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3M agrees to pay $6 billion to settle earplug lawsuits from US service members

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:51 GMT

NEW YORK — Chemical and consumer product manufacturer 3M said Tuesday it has agreed to pay $6 billion to settle lawsuits from U.S. service members who say they experienced hearing loss or other serious injuries after using faulty earplugs made by the company.The settlement, consisting of $5 billion in cash and $1 billion in 3M stock, will be made in payments that will run through 2029.Hundreds of thousands of veterans and current service members have sued 3M and Aearo Technologies, a company that 3M acquired in 2008, over their Combat Arms Earplugs. The service members alleged that a defective design allowed the products — which were intended to protect ears from close-range firearms and other loud noises — to loosen slightly and allow hearing damage, according to Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis, & Overholtz PLLC, one of the law firms representing plaintiffs.In an online summary about the litigation, the Florida-based law firm notes that 3M previously agreed to pay $9.1 million to settl...

High school football: 2023 preseason Prep Bowl predictions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:51 GMT

It’s time for our annual, impossible endeavor of looking into our non-existent crystal ball to view the always-uncertain future. Here are our preseason Prep Bowl predictions for the 2023 high school football season:9-Man: Spring Grove over Fertile-BeltramiClass A: Springfield over MinneotaClass 2A: Eden Valley-Watkins over CaledoniaClass 3A: Dassel-Cokato over WasecaClass 4A: Hutchinson over WinonaClass 5A: Mankato West over St. Thomas AcademyClass 6A: Eden Prairie over East RidgeRelated ArticlesHigh School Sports | High school football: Lavontae Cox’s emergence has Central oozing with optimism this fall High School Sports | High school football: Why did Dan O’Brien jump from juggernaut St. Thomas Academy to winless Holy Family? Let him explain High School Sports | ‘HERE COMES DIGGINS!’: National Bobblehead Hall of Fame releases Jessie Diggins figurine High School Sports | High school cross coun...

What to do in Lake George on Labor Day weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:51 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Summer in Lake George is drawing to a close. If you're spending the end of the season there, you're sure to find fun ways to wish it fond farewell this Labor Day weekend. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The weekend kicks off this year with the return of the Adirondack Independence Music Festival, starting Friday, Sept. 1. The festival runs throughout the three-day weekend, joined by a craft festival, triathlon, and more.Friday, Sept. 1Adirondack Independence Music FestivalLake George Festival Commons, Lake GeorgeGates at noon on Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday and SundayLineup includes:moe.Dark Star OrchestraRubblebucketKeller WilliamsDumpstaphunkMihaliPrince/BowieDogs in a PileMeltNeighborEggyRoots of CreationJimkataLucidKarina RykmanSophistafunkSam Kiniger and the A-BeezBaked ShrimpEscaperCreamery StationSuke Cerulo BandHilltopFood Truck Fridays on the PondHoricon Community Center, Brant LakeFood trucks open at ...

Police arrest two for trespassing, gun charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:51 GMT

FORT ANN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office announced the arrests of Tyedeek W. Hostos, 30, and Rameen Dwayne McCord, 30. The two were charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, and trespassing. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Police say the arrests stemmed from an investigation into trespassing in Pilot Knob on August 9. Hostos and McCord were arraigned at Centralized Arraignment and held in lieu of bail.Hostos was arrested again for reportedly assaulting a Correctional Guard at the Washington County Jail on August 17. He was charged with second-degree assault.

Saratoga County to host countywide Narcan trainings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:51 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On August 31, there will be free Narcan training and distribution events across Saratoga County. Participants will learn how to recognize an opioid overdose and administer nasal Narcan. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Participants will receive a free Narcan rescue kit. Those who cannot make it to an event can register to obtain an overdose rescue kit.The following are locations holding training and distribution events in alphabetical order. Times differ at each location so please plan accordingly. Ballston Lake EMS1123 Ballston Lake Rd. Ballston Lake, NY 12019; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Clifton Park-Halfmoon EMS 15 Crossing Blvd. Clifton Park, NY 12065; By appointment only from 2 - 8 p.m. Call (518) 371-3880 x154 or e-mail [email protected] Health Center24 Hamilton St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Day Town Hall1650 North Shore Rd. Hadley, NY 12835; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Edinburg EMS30 North Shore Rd...

Saratoga Springs PD investigating unconsented filming

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:51 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga Springs Police Department (SSPD) has released an advisory making people, specifically women in the area, aware of a report filed regarding unwanted or unconsented filming and photography. The SSPD says the filming/photography comes from a social media account. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! NEWS10 spoke to a woman who said she was videotaped as a teenager and has appeared on that social media account decades later."Who knows what else he's done with those videos, or if they've been distributed or used elsewhere, or what other videos he even has," said the woman who asked to remain anonymous.The woman claims that more than 20 years ago, when she ran track for Saratoga High School, she was recorded without her consent. That video was posted to an Instagram account this past May. At this time we are not sharing the name of the account, as police say it is part of their investigation."My esti...

Police: Woman wakes man up to demand child support at knifepoint

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A Spanish Lake woman is accused of breaking into the father of her child’s home and demanding child support at knifepoint.The incident happened on July 24, according to a report by the Berkeley Police Department. The victim told police he woke to see Jalissa Brandon standing over him holding a knife and his cell phone. Brandon was allegedly screaming at him about paying child support. It's unclear if the victim actually owed child support. St. Charles asks residents to send pics of cars with illegal temp tags Police claim the victim was able to escape, but Brandon left the home with his phone. She then used an app on the victim's phone to transfer $7,000 of the victim's money to her own account."It's never a good idea to take the law into your own hands and forcibly demand or take from anyone money you think you're owed," said St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell.Brandon was taken into custody on Aug. 26.The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorne...

Police identify man found shot to death, set on fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:51 GMT

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – Investigators with the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis have identified a man who was found shot to death and set on fire last week in Cahokia Heights.Local police found the victim in the 5800 block of Pocket Road on Thursday, Aug. 24. Police requested help from the Major Case Squad shortly thereafter.The victim was identified as Miljavon Sawyer of Cahokia Heights. Sawyer was 21.Anyone with information on this homicide is asked to contact the Major Case Squad at 618-332-4260 or 618-332-4277. If you wish to remain anonymous or are interested in a cash reward, call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

Missouri, Illinois see 'substantial' spike in COVID hospitalizations, CDC says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:51 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – The summer surge in COVID-19 spread could extend into fall. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said hospitalizations rose yet again last week by another 19%. Deaths from the virus also saw a large jump: 21% in one week. The spread of the virus appears to be a problem just about everywhere. Only a few states – Alaska, New Hampshire and North Dakota – saw COVID-related hospital admissions drop last week. The other 47 states saw hospitalizations remain stable or increase. More than half of states – 26 to be exact – experienced a "substantial increase" in people being admitted with COVID-19, the CDC said. That includes Missouri and Illinois. Is it time to bring back the COVID mask? We asked 3 doctors A "substantial" jump, shaded in dark orange on the CDC map below, occurs when new hospital admissions increase by more than 20% in a single week. Twenty-six states had a 20% or larger increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations week over week, the CDC said on August 28, ...

What you should know about Missouri's senior tax freeze

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:51 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri’s senior homeowners would be spared from rate hikes on property taxes under a bill that went into effect Monday. It will be up to the counties to approve the property tax breaks. The freeze on property tax rates would only apply to the primary residences of people age 65 and older.Will Missouri counties approve a tax freeze? St. Louis County will reconsider a plan to give senior-citizen homeowners a property tax break after rejecting it last month.  Four of the seven council members rejected the bill last month. Councilman Dennis Hancock says some of the council members who voted “no” in the last session could have been swayed with a more pointed conversation.St. Charles and Jefferson Counties are considering the tax breaks, but there are still some issues to work out. There are questions about whether the tax freeze applies to all taxing districts in a county. “Our seniors need that safety to know that when they’re paying into that system, they sh...