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Former Uniontown Treasurer Sentenced to Up to 10 Years for Embezzling Over $106,000

19Dec

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Former Uniontown Treasurer Sentenced to Up to 10 Years for Embezzling Over $106,000

(WNY News Now) A dependable public servant who betrayed taxpayers is facing justice after receiving a term for embezzling city funds to support her gambling addiction. HARRISBURG — Former City of Uniontown Treasurer Antoinette Hodge was sentenced to 21 to 120 months in prison for embezzling around $106,000 in public monies, Attorney General Michelle Henry stated. A Fayette County jury found Hodge guilty last month of theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, theft by failing to dispose of received monies as required, and other counts. Hodge must pay the City of Uniontown $106,750 in restitution as part of the penalty, in addition to the expenses incurred by the city for an audit. The Office of Attorney General brought the charges, which were the result of the 48th Investigating ...

Disney removes transgender storyline from upcoming Pixar streaming series

19Dec

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Disney removes transgender storyline from upcoming Pixar streaming series

Disney announced on Tuesday that it had removed a transgender plot point from Win or Lose, an eight-episode Pixar streaming series that premieres in February. "We acknowledge that many parents would prefer to discuss certain subjects with their children on their own terms and timeline," a Disney representative stated in a statement on animated entertainment aimed at a younger demographic. According to the corporation, references to the transgender character's gender identity have been eliminated, but the character will still appear in the program. Near the end of the season, there is a change that only affects a few lines of dialogue. Each episode of Win or Lose focuses on a different character's point of view and follows a coed middle school softball team as they prepare for a major game....

United pilot warmly embraces his bone marrow donor after crossing paths with her on flight

19Dec

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United pilot warmly embraces his bone marrow donor after crossing paths with her on flight

Normally, passengers reserve their cheers for the moment the plane touches down, but on a United trip on Saturday, they started clapping before the jet had even taken off. The reason for this is that just before takeoff, United pilot Captain David Whitson boarded Flight 2223 from Houston to Newark to welcome a brave passenger who also happened to be his bone marrow donor. Whitson is seen hugging passenger Alexandria Reimold, whom he later identifies as his bone marrow donor, as he moves around the cabin in a video captured by another traveler. To "say 'hello'" before Reimold's flight took off and "share their remarkable story with other travelers over the plane's PA system," he rushed to her gate after operating a different flight that touched down in Houston, according to a United Airline...

House Ethics Committee to release report on its Matt Gaetz investigation

19Dec

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House Ethics Committee to release report on its Matt Gaetz investigation

Washington Two people with knowledge of the situation told NBC News that the House Ethics Committee has decided to make a report outlining the results of an investigation into former Representative Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., public. This is a turnaround from last month, when the panel couldn't agree on whether to publish the report. After the House completes its last task of the year—voting to keep the government open—the report is anticipated to be released to the public as early as this week. During its years-long inquiry, the committee examined claims that Gaetz had used illegal drugs and committed sexual misconduct, received inappropriate gifts, provided preferential treatment to those with whom he had personal ties, and impeded the House investigation. Following President-elect Donald Trum...

U.S. reports first severe human case of bird flu, in a patient hospitalized in Louisiana

19Dec

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U.S. reports first severe human case of bird flu, in a patient hospitalized in Louisiana

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that a person in Louisiana was admitted to the hospital after contracting bird flu, the nation's first serious human H5N1 illness. According to the FDA, the individual was most likely exposed to the virus through a backyard flock of dead or dying birds. This is the first instance of a backyard flock being linked to a bird flu infection in a person in the United States. Louisiana reported the case as a probable positive on Friday, and the CDC subsequently confirmed it. In the United States, this is the 61st human case of avian influenza this year. Farmworkers exposed to the virus through animal contact have been the source of the majority of mild cases. The CDC stated that the revelation has no bearing on its evaluation of the H5N1 dange...

Supreme Court takes up South Carolina bid to defund Planned Parenthood

19Dec

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Supreme Court takes up South Carolina bid to defund Planned Parenthood

Washington A long-running case in South Carolina involving the state's effort to bar the health care provider Planned Parenthood from taking part in the Medicaid health program was taken up by the Supreme Court on Wednesday. The technical legal question is whether Medicaid recipients, a state-run program for low-income individuals, can file a lawsuit to select the qualified healthcare provider of their choice. South Carolina, which is headed by Republicans, has long aimed to prevent Planned Parenthood from being covered by Medicaid due to the organization's abortion services. Since the Supreme Court's historic Roe v. Wade ruling in 2022, which abolished the constitutional right to an abortion, the state's legal environment has transformed. Abortions are becoming less common in South Caro...

19Dec

By Grace ThompsonNo Comments

News

House Ethics Committee to release report on its Matt Gaetz investigation

Washington Two people with knowledge of the situation told NBC News that the House Ethics Committee has decided to make a report outlining the results of an investigation into former Representative Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., public. This is a turnaround from last month, when the panel couldn't agree on whether to publish the report. After the House completes its last task of the year—voting to keep the government open—the report is anticipated to be released to the public as early as this week. During its years-long inquiry, the committee examined claims that Gaetz had used illegal drugs and committed sexual misconduct, received inappropriate gifts, provided preferential treatment to those with whom he had personal ties, and impeded the House investigation. Following President-elect Donald Trum...

Winter Wonderland Awaits: Audubon Holiday Camps Offer Fun and Exploration for Kids

19Dec

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Winter Wonderland Awaits: Audubon Holiday Camps Offer Fun and Exploration for Kids

(WNY News Now) Children ages 4 to 12 may embark on winter adventures at the Audubon Community Nature Center's Holiday Camps on December 30 and 31. Play and outdoor discovery are waiting for them. Children can enjoy playing outside and being active during the Audubon Community Nature Center Holiday Camps. Children aged 4 to 12 may explore the outdoors, play, climb, run, and use their senses as they learn about everything that winter has to offer on Monday and Tuesday, December 30 and 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ice, wind, and cold alter the terrain and introduce new objects for exploration, play, and learning. The day's themes are play and education. Youngsters should pack a meal that doesn't need to be refrigerated, water and snacks, extras of everything that might get wet, and clothing th...

Here’s what a blockbuster Nissan-Honda merger could mean for the auto industry

19Dec

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Here’s what a blockbuster Nissan-Honda merger could mean for the auto industry

In an attempt to remain competitive on the path to complete electrification, leading Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are reportedly considering a blockbuster merger that would rock the global automotive industry. According to sources close to the situation, Japanese business journal Nikkeire claimed tonight that Nissan and Honda are preparing to begin merger talks and that the domestic counterparts are anticipated to sign a memorandum of agreement soon. According to reports, the two businesses would also want to include Mitsubishi Motors in the transaction, of which Nissan is the largest stakeholder with a 24% interest. According to Citi, the potential merger may result in the third-largest auto business in the world by vehicle sales, with 8 million sales per year. As a re...

House Republicans say Liz Cheney should be investigated over Jan. 6 committee work

19Dec

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House Republicans say Liz Cheney should be investigated over Jan. 6 committee work

Washington The FBI ought to look into former Representative Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., for her role in the investigation into the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, according to a Republican chairman on Tuesday. Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., who chairs the House Administration's oversight subcommittee that looked into the Jan. 6 select committee, released an interim report saying, "Based on the evidence obtained by this Subcommittee, numerous federal laws were likely broken by Liz Cheney, the former Vice Chair of the January 6 Select Committee, and these violations should be investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation." Republicans allegedly discovered proof that Cheney "tampered with at least one witness, Cassidy Hutchinson, by secretly communicating with Hutchinson without her attorney'...