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Congress ponders TikTok ban after CEO's grilling

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:36 GMT

(The Hill) -- Discussions of a potential ban on TikTok in the United States are expected to heat up this week after the CEO of the social media app was grilled by House members during a blockbuster hearing last week.Congressional leaders from both chambers and parties have backed bills that could lead to the Chinese-owned app being banned, while Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has explicitly said he would support a national ban on TikTok. “The House will be moving forward with legislation to protect Americans from the technological tentacles of the Chinese Communist Party,” McCarthy said in a tweet Sunday.What that legislation will look like remains unclear, but will likely be a topic of conversation among lawmakers this week.Also this week, House and Senate committees are slated to hold hearings on recent bank failures, after Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank were seized by regulators earlier this month. The collapses spooked markets and raised concerns about future bank run...

In The Month Of Ramadan, We Honour Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:36 GMT

Threat at Jarrell Middle School over the weekend prompts investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:36 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 27, 2023.JARRELL, Texas (KXAN) -- A threat made toward Jarrell Middle School over the weekend has prompted an investigation and an additional presence of law enforcement at the school this week. The Jarrell Independent School District made several posts about the threat over the weekend. The first one was made on Saturday, alerting families that there was a threat made against the middle school over social media, and the ISD would work with law enforcement agencies to address it and bring additional security measures to the campus and other campuses within the district throughout the week. On Sunday, the district posted again, updating families on the status of the investigation and addressing what the district said were "rumors and misinformation" about a separate incident that happened Friday at the middle school. According to the Sunday post, the "rumors" that circulated were that a student had a gun o...

Speaker McCarthy says House 'will be moving forward' with TikTok legislation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:36 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Sunday House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., tweeted “The House will be moving forward with legislation to protect Americans from the technological tentacles of the Chinese Communist Party."The statement comes after a week where congress grilled TikTok's CEO with a series of questions and statements regarding national security, data privacy, the spread of misinformation and safety for minors.McCarthy told reporters last week that he supported Congress moving to ban the app, but said he wanted to “make sure we get it right,” according to reporting from The Hill. This comes as the Wall Street Journal reports a potential ban on Tik Tok could be just the tip of the iceberg regarding the economic battle between China and the U.S.Former State Department Special Agent Ron Holloway talked with KXAN about the future of TikTok and what U.S. - China relations could look like moving forward. Q&A on the future of TikTokTom Miller: Why is it that America would consider b...

Troubled Silicon Valley Bank acquired by North Carolina bank

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:36 GMT

First Citizens will acquire much of Silicon Valley Bank, the tech-focused financial institution that collapsed this month, setting off a chain reaction that caused a second bank to fail and tested faith in the global banking sector.The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and other regulators had already taken extraordinary steps to head off a wider banking crisis by guaranteeing that depositors in SVB and failed Signature Bank would be able to access all of their money.While more than half of Silicon Valley’s assets will remain in U.S. receivership, the First Citizens deal announced late Sunday, at least initially, seemed to achieve what regulators have sought: a shoring up of trust in U.S. regional banks.At the opening bell Monday, shares of midsized banks like Keycorp, Zions and First Horizon rose 8%. First Republic Bank, which received a $30 billion rescue package from 11 of the biggest banks in the country as it teetered in the wake of the Silicon Valley collapse, jumped 23%.Custome...

Rivers Casino & Resort hosting hiring event Tuesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:36 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady will host a hiring event on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the casino's event center. With nearly 50 openings, the casino is looking to hire in several departments from entry-level hourly positions to salaried management positions. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Rivers' Human Resources team will be on-site interviewing candidates for a variety of openings throughout the hotel, within security, surveillance, gaming, food, beverage, IT, marketing, and more. Full-time positions include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision plans, and a 401k plan with a company match. All positions also offer complimentary shuttle bus services from the local CDTA blue line stop. For a full list of open positions, those interested can find them online. “Rivers Casino is a high-energy and fun place to work, and a fantastic place to start a successful career in the...

HVCC offers free summer courses to high school students

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:36 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- This summer, the Hudson Valley Community College is offering over 70 free college-level courses for rising high school juniors and seniors. Tuition, fees, and textbooks will be funded entirely through a college scholarship. The scholarship will cover up to eight credits. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The classes will be taught by Hudson Valley faculty members, mostly online or in a remote learning format. Additional courses will be taught in person at Troy High School. “We want to do everything in our power to make our summer College in the High School courses even more accessible,” said President Roger Ramsammy. “By offering a full scholarship on tuition and providing open educational resources or free textbooks, we are offering an incredible opportunity for students to get a jump start on their college career while still in high school.” Job fair to be held at Crossgates Mall on March 29 Registr...

Roughly 200 chickens, 20 pigs die in Delanson barn fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:36 GMT

DELANSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A massive barn fire at the Mariaville Farm in Delanson killed an estimated 200 chickens and 20 pigs on Saturday. The Schenectady County Sheriff's Office says the fire happened around 10:50 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The owner of the farm says the barn was occupied with livestock, and some of the animals were able to escape. The structure was a complete loss and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Schenectady County Fire Investigations Team, Troopers from the New York State Police Princetown Barracks, Duanesburg Ambulance (DVAC), Mariaville Fire Department, Duanesburg Fire Department, Delanson Fire Department, Plotterkill Fire Department, and the Town of Florida Fire Department from Montgomery County assisted the Schenectady County Sheriff's Office as the scene.

Job fair to be held at Crossgates Mall on March 29

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:36 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On March 29, Crossgates Mall and the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce are hosting a job fair at the Crossgates mall from 2 to 5 p.m. Presented by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, the job fair is free to all job seekers! Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Attendees can stop at the registration booth and enter to win a $50 gift card to a mall retailer who will help the winner "dress to impress" for their first day of a new job. The list of employers hiring are:New York State Department of Taxation and FinanceNYS DOCCSTrustco BankWWAARCNYS Department of LaborNYS Office of Children and Family ServicesNew York Army National GuardNew York State Department of HealthNYS OGSUnitedHealth CareUSPSVisiting Nurses Association of AlbanyBath FitterAAA Hudson Valley 5 things to know this Monday, March 27 The job fair will be held on the lower level near the Burlington and Apple stores. Cros...

NYSP: Drunk driver arrested after crashing into ambulance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:36 GMT

MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Wallkill woman was arrested after allegedly driving drunk and crashing into an ambulance. Ragi Hill, 26, was charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI). Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! New York State Police say they responded to I-84 westbound in Montgomery for a reported car crash involving an ambulance. The ambulance at the time was not in an emergency situation. While speaking with Hill, who was identified as the other driver, police say they noticed signs she was impaired by alcohol and was arrested for DWI. She was taken to Garnet Medical Center for a medical evaluation. The driver of the ambulance was taken to St. Luke's Hospital in Newburgh for a shoulder injury. Two passengers, both EMTs, were also taken to St. Luke's Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Troy man accused of storage unit burglary Hill was also issued several tickets for vehicle and traffic law violations. She...