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How to have a fun summer when your finances fall short

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:07 GMT

With layoffs, bank closures and inflation, financial tensions remain high for many Americans heading into the summer. In a fall 2022 survey conducted by The Harris Poll for the American Psychological Association, 83% of adults said inflation was a source of stress, and 56% said they and/or their family had to make different choices in the last month because they didn’t have enough money. Making tough money choices is stressful, and sacrificing “wants” to afford the “needs” can be disappointing. But, if you’re questioning the financial impact of your summer plans or they have suddenly become out of reach, there are still ways to have fun, save money and put yourself in a better place for next year.PIVOT TO A POSITIVE MINDSETIn the face of canceled summer plans, Rob Bertman, a family budgeting expert and certified financial planner in Missouri, suggests flipping your mindset from disappointment to opportunity. Use the moment to talk about money decisions with your partner or kids.“I t...

Wednesday Forecast: Temp in upper 50s with partly cloudy conditions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:07 GMT

CHICAGO — Warmer with partly cloudy conditions Wednesday, cooler lakeside. High: 58, Lakeside: 50. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storm here Clearing skies tonight. Low:  40.THURSDAY FORECAST: Mostly sunny conditions. High: 69, Lakeside: 57.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog

Oklahoma mother says sex offender kept daughter's family 'under lock and key'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:07 GMT

HENRYETTA, Okla. (AP) — As law enforcement officials went silent Tuesday while investigating what led to the killing of seven people in rural Oklahoma, family members of those slain recalled the domineering nature of one of the dead, who was a registered sex offender.Since announcing the bodies were found Monday, authorities have released scant information on who was dead, how they died and who killed them. But grieving relatives working to piece together the horror story that started with two teenagers being reported missing, said law enforcement told them all the victims were shot to death in slayings that have stunned the community of Henryetta.Janette Mayo was the first to say publicly that her daughter and three teenage grandchildren were among the dead. Her daughter was married to Jesse McFadden, a sex offender who Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice said Monday had also been killed and linked to two other teenagers reported missing this week.McFadden had been controlling, Mayo ...

Daniel Perry's attorneys back in court Wednesday, asking for new trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:07 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Attorneys for former Army Sergeant Daniel Perry -- who was convicted last month of murdering Garrett Foster during a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Austin in 2020 -- will be back in court Wednesday. Daniel Perry found guilty of murder in protester’s death Perry's attorneys want him to get a new trial and say they believe evidence was left out that would prove Perry was not the initial aggressor in the murder of Foster. Perry's attorneys filed a motion for a new trial not even a week after Perry's conviction last month. READ MORE: Daniel Perry’s attorney files motion for new trial, court documents say They requested the new trial based upon grounds of excluded evidence, court documents said. The defense team stated in the documents it attempted to introduce evidence to show Foster’s motive, states of mind and intent.Perry faced one count of murder and another count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after the deadly shooting of Garrett Foster in...

Low risk of severe storms both Thursday and Friday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:07 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Our Thursday will look and feel similar to what we had Wednesday, but soak in the sunshine as today will likely be our last rain-free day in Central Texas for the week.Morning clouds will partially clear to partly sunny skies this afternoon. Temperatures will return to the mid-80s as humidity continues to build over the area.Beginning Thursday, our first in a series of disturbances will roll into the region. A broken line of storms will fire up along the dry line out west and attempt to push west to east across our area. There is uncertainty as to how long these storms will hold together, but if storms are able to make the trek into Central Texas, some could be strong to severe.Slight risk (2 out of 5) for scattered severe storms in the Hill Country late ThursdayAnother low risk of storms, some of which could be strong to severe, exists on Friday.Low risk of severe storms across Central Texas Friday afternoon/eveningRain chances will continue daily through the weeke...

5 things to know this Wednesday, May 3

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:07 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- We're almost over the hump. Happy Wednesday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, by this afternoon, a couple of scattered showers and thunderstorms will pop up. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Jury selection continues in the Schoharie limo crash trial. A majority of questions center around whether or not potential jurors could be fair in this case. Meanwhile, several upstate counties are working on rural cell service solutions in light of the death of Kaylin Gillis. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning.1. Jury selection continues in the Schoharie limo crash trialNews10 got a closer look at what both the prosecution and defense are looking for in jurors for the criminal trial of Nauman Hussain, with a majority of the questions centering on whether or not they could be fair in this case. 2. Law enforcement detects impaired driving with Drug Recogn...

ADP: Schenectady man arrested for firearm possession

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:07 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady man was arrested on Monday after police say they saw him walking with what appeared to be a loaded handgun in his pocket. Quadir Gibson, 18, faces multiple weapons charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Monday, around 5 p.m., police say an Albany detective saw a man walking on South Pearl Street near Morton Avenue and saw what appeared to be a handgun in his pocket. When they approached him near the intersection, police say he was in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun. Charges:Second-degree criminal possession of a weaponThird-degree criminal possession of a weaponFourth-degree criminal possession of a weaponGibson was arraigned in Albany City Criminal Court and was remanded to the Albany County Jail.

Lazy Dog Cookie Co. expands in Saratoga Springs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:07 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Founded in 2001 by Amy and Keith Augustine, Lazy Dog Cookie Co. focuses on all-natural ingredients. The Saratoga Springs-based business ships their dog treats to customers across the country.Originally from Pennsylvania, the company moves from a small kitchen in their home to a 10,000 sq. foot facility in Saratoga Springs last year. The expansion is allowing the company to grow at a quick pace. Off the Beaten Path: Sweet Mimi’s Café & Bakery The company also offers cookies for horses called “horse biscuits”, as part of a collaboration with the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Another best selling item is their "Pup-PIES," which is a pie-shaped treat made to celebrate an occasion like a birthday. Some of their best selling treats include Mutt Mallows, which are soft-baked cookies that are wheat, corn and soy free. Another best selling item is their "Pup-PIES," which is a pie-shaped treat made to celebrate an occasion like a birthday. Al...

Police find missing Vermont man

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:07 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Vermont State Police have found John Joy, a 91-year-old Vermont man who was reported missing Tuesday around 11 a.m. Police say he was found safe after going missing out of the Sunderland area.

Police investigating separate north St. Louis shootings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One person is dead and another is hurt after two overnight shootings in the city of St. Louis.The victims in both shootings were adult males. The crimes happening only two miles apart and within a couple of hours of each other. Wednesday morning, investigators are sharing that there does not appear to be any connection between the cases.This happened on Thomas Street in north St. Louis, not far from Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. Police are calling it a homicide. They told FOX 2 officers rushed to that area for shot's fired call just after 1:00 a.m.Upon arrival, they found a man shot outside. He was not conscious or breathing and was pronounced dead at the scene. The initial police report said the man had been shot in the abdomen, but a police official at the scene revealed that he was shot in the neck. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...