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APD launches homicide investigation after body found off Ben White

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:41:32 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police launched a homicide investigation after someone reported finding a man's body off East Ben White Boulevard in southeast Austin early Friday morning. Police said officers were called to the scene in the westbound service road of Ben White near Burleson Road just after midnight. When police arrived, officers found a man with obvious trauma to the upper part of his body. It's unclear if there was a weapon found at the scene at this time. According to police, the body was found by a woman, but it's unclear what the relationship is between the two. The man's body was found in a wooded area off the side of the road that is right next to Saint Peter Apostle Church. Police did not know if the man was homeless. Right now, police do not know of any suspects but believe this is an isolated event, and there is no threat to the public. As police investigate the homicide, all lanes on East Ben White will remain open. The far right lane was closed off with traffic con...

One killed in crash in western Travis County

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:41:32 GMT

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – The Department of Public Safety launched an investigation Friday morning after a deadly rollover crash in western Travis County.According to Austin-Travis County EMS, the crash happened around 1:35 a.m. on Lakehurst Road near Happy Hollow. That's north of Bee Creek Road and Texas Highway 71. ATCEMS said an adult died at the scene of the crash. The agency said the rollover crash did involve an ejection but had no other details.

08/04/2023: Round of strong afternoon storms

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:41:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Friday! Here we go again. Just as an overnight wave of heavy rain and storms wraps up, we are gearing up for more active weather this afternoon. A cold front will sweep across the region and bring the potential for additional strong to severe storms. Most of the News10 area is included in today's slight risk, meaning scattered severe storms are possible.The "when" is between 2 PM and 7 PM. The "what" - damaging winds, large hail, and downpours. A line of storms will track across our area during the second part of the day. Mostly concerned about severe storms popping from Albany south and east. These areas haven't seen much action just yet. Be on the lookout for wind damage and possible flash flooding. The front will push everything out before midnight.Then sit back and relax! This weekend will be fantastic! The humidity will drop and skies will clear. Afternoon temperatures will be perfect for early August in the lower 80s. The unsettled weather return...

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Torpedo by Hedin

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:41:32 GMT

The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of eight companies, together referred to as Torpedo, of Germany by Hedin Mobility Group AB (‘Hedin') of Sweden.Torpedo is a retailer of new and used motor vehicles as well as of vehicle spare parts, mainly active in Germany. Hedin is a wholesaler and retailer of new and used motor vehicles and spare parts in the European Economic Area. In particular, their activities overlap in the retail distribution of motor vehicles and spare parts in Germany.The Commission concluded that the proposed acquisition would raise no competition concerns, given the companies' limited combined market position resulting from the proposed transaction. The transaction was examined under the simplified merger review procedure.More information is available on the Commission's competition website, in the public case register under the case number M.11173.

Horoscopes Aug. 4, 2023: Cole Sprouse, interference might become problematic

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:41:32 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cole Sprouse, 31; Dylan Sprouse, 31; Meghan Markle, 42; Barack Obama, 62.Happy Birthday: Simplify your life. Take part in events and activities that soothe your soul. Maintenance is the name of the game, and taking the path that offers peace of mind and stability will be of help. Don’t share too much information until you have everything in place and pass the point where interference might become problematic. Honor your beliefs, and live life your way. Your numbers are 8, 11, 21, 25, 37, 39, 46.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Socialize, but don’t let temptation get the best of you. Monitor your intake and do what’s affordable and physically within your means. Too much of anything will put a damper on your day. Make personal growth, self-improvement and love your priorities. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t labor over things you cannot change. Look beyond the negative and develop a positive alternative that is within budget. A pe...

Ask Amy: The bride has a ridiculous reason for barring this man from the wedding

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:41:32 GMT

Dear Amy: I never thought I would be coping with some silly wedding drama, but our daughter (out of state) is planning her wedding, and she would like to exclude one uncle (my sister’s husband) from attending.My sister and her husband are the only relatives who have actually visited with my daughter and her fiancé.As per my daughter, this uncle has not offended them personally; however, they fear that he has strong views, and that if he drinks he may say something upsetting to their guests.I know this exclusion will cause a lot of confusion and pain. My daughter will invite other aunts and uncles as couples.Although my husband and I are giving a substantial gift which will likely cover the wedding costs, we are not directly paying for the wedding, so this is not our decision.I am open to your advice. Sad MomDear Sad Mom: Your daughter need only read through any one of a thousand wedding advice sites, peruse her local bookstore’s wedding section, or – better yet – explore her o...

Harriette Cole: My son is emulating a misogynist YouTuber, and it has upset our household

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:41:32 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: My son has moved back into my home after getting a divorce from his wife of one year. He is 25 years old, and I feel his marriage failed due to his misogynistic comments. Over the past couple of years, he started watching a YouTuber who has been giving him these ideas.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: How do I rein in my friend, the rookie rebel? Advice | Harriette Cole: My girlfriend’s teeth have me worried Advice | Harriette Cole: Their comments about my baby are hurtful Advice | Harriette Cole: My teen just bought a house with her boyfriend, and I fear it will end badly Advice | Harriette Cole: This silly friction has ruined car trips for both of us If I’m honest, I also feel as if his actions are a result of my poor parenting. I am his mother, and I raised him to become the man he is today.Since moving in, he has been making my two daughters’ lives much more d...

How Beyoncé fans can prepare for a ‘flawless’ Renaissance Tour weekend at FedEx Field

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:41:32 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews Beyonce at FedEx Field (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); She’s the most decorated artist in Grammy history with an unprecedented 32 wins from a record 88 nominations.This Saturday and Sunday, Beyoncé brings her “Renaissance World Tour” to FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.We’re getting hyped by chatting with area folks who have tickets for this w...

Interface: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:41:32 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — ATLANTA (AP) — Interface Inc. (TILE) on Friday reported net income of $15.8 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Atlanta-based company said it had net income of 27 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 25 cents per share.The carpet tile company posted revenue of $329.6 million in the period.For the current quarter ending in September, Interface said it expects revenue in the range of $320 million to $330 million.The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $1.29 billion to $1.31 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TILE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TILESource

Divisive influencer Andrew Tate wins appeal in Romanian court to be released from house arrest

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:41:32 GMT

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Divisive influencer Andrew Tate wins appeal in Romanian court to be released from house arrest.Source