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Who's responsible if an autonomous vehicle causes a crash?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As Austin grows in population, so, too has its appeal to driverless vehicle technology. General Motors' Cruise, Volkswagen and Waymo are just some of the companies that have set up shop testing autonomous vehicles in the Texas capital, with its transportation network and high pedestrian traffic noted as some of the reasons behind the appeal.But with more vehicles sans drivers on Austin roadways, it begs the question: What happens if an autonomous vehicle causes a crash?Austin-based law firm Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson, LLP said the evolution of driver-free technology means litigation surrounding crash claims has evolved as well. Traditionally, a car crash caused by human error allows the victim to pursue a claim based on the driver's negligence, per the law firm's analysis. Most auto accident claims filed in Texas are done so under this stipulation, the firm added.In the case of self-driving cars, that fault could fall into the hands of the vehicle's manufactu...

Madonna confirms her entire North American tour is postponed, including July 30 stop at Xcel Energy Center

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:24 GMT

In her first social media post in weeks, Madonna confirmed all North American dates on her upcoming greatest hits tour have been postponed, including a planned July 30 stop at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center.“Thank you for your positive energy, prayers and words of healing and encouragement,” the 64-year-old wrote in a post that went live Monday morning. “My focus now is my health and getting stronger and I assure you, I’ll be back with you as soon as I can! The current plan is to reschedule the North American leg of the tour and to begin in October in Europe.”Here’s that post: View this post on InstagramA post shared by Madonna (@madonna)Xcel Energy Center’s event page for the concert now includes a note from Live Nation that says the “rescheduled dates will be announced as soon as possible. Fans are encouraged to hold onto their tickets as they will be valid for the new dates once announced. Once a new date is announced, or if new dates aren’t announced with...

James Lewis, the sole suspect in the 1982 Tylenol murders, has died

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:24 GMT

Christy Gutowski, Stacy St. Clair | Chicago Tribune (TNS)James Lewis, the lone suspect in the 1982 Tylenol murders, was found dead Sunday at his home in suburban Boston, multiple law-enforcement sources confirmed to the Tribune.His death comes after 40 years of intense scrutiny from law enforcement, in which Lewis played a cat-and-mouse game with investigators. Local authorities questioned him as recently as September as part of a renewed effort to bring charges in the case.With the investigation’s only suspect dead, it now seems unlikely that charges will ever be brought in poisonings that killed seven people and caused a worldwide panic.“I was always hoping justice would be served, and this short-circuits it,” said former FBI special agent Roy Lane, who worked the case for decades.Former assistant U.S. attorney Jeremy Margolis, who successfully prosecuted Lewis for an attempted extortion related to the case, also expressed regret that Lewis was never held accountable for the murde...

Buddha Bowl opens in Saugerties

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:24 GMT

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new eatery named Buddha Bowl had its grand opening in Saugerties on Monday, July 10. The restaurant is located at 135 Partition Street. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the Saugerties Chamber of Commerce, Buddha Bowl has the same owners as Bluestone Roasting Company. The coffee company is located across the street at 138 Partition Street.The Buddha Bowl menu includes create-your-own bowls with greens, protein, grains, and other toppings. The eatery also has signature bowls which include the Sweetie Potato, Southwest Chicken, and Greek Salad Bowl. Fidens Brewing soft launching Albany taproom You can view the full menu on the Buddha Bowl Facebook page. The eatery is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Two Whitehall residents arrested on drug charges

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:24 GMT

WHITEHALL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police arrested two individuals from Whitehall following an investigation into a disabled vehicle on Dolph Pond Road on Friday night. Police discovered drug paraphernalia, controlled substances, and felony-weight narcotics at the scene. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Troopers responding to the scene located Charles A. Ricci, 60. Ricci was identified as a passenger in the vehicle. The driver, Jaylene E. Brown, 38, had reportedly left the scene to retrieve gasoline. Troopers say they observed drug paraphernalia in plain sight. Ricci was taken into custody and found to possess multiple controlled substances, felony-weight narcotics, and additional drug paraphernalia. Ricci was charged with three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree and two counts of criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree. Severe weather suspends Amtrak from...

SUNY Adirondack showing off new hemp programs

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:24 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Later in July, SUNY Adirondack is hosting an open house for a new set of programs. On Wednesday, July 19, the college will introduce visitors to its new focus on the agricultural and business worlds of hemp. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Starting at 5 p.m. on July 19, visitors can tour SUNY Adirondack's hemp-growing operation and hear a roundtable discussion from experts in the industry. It's all part of a pair of "microcredential" programs - one in Cannabis & Hemp Cultivation, and the other in Cannabis Business and Entrepreneurship. Each program consists of four courses, with a total of five offered between them."I am excited for the opportunities these new courses in cannabis and hemp will offer students," said Assistant Professor of Business Kim Feeney London. "Students want to learn more about the opportunities in this booming industry and employers in the region are looking for a knowl...

MoDOT closing several I-270 ramps this weekend

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Commuters who regularly use the I-270/I-64 and I-270/I-44 interchanges will need to find alternate routes this weekend.The Missouri Department of Transportation is expected to close several ramps along I-270 this weekend for various repair and maintenance work.According to Andrew Gates, a MoDOT spokesman, the ramps will close on Friday, July 14, at 9 p.m., and reopen on Monday, July 17, by 5 a.m.Crews will close the ramps from southbound I-270 to eastbound I-64 (Exit 12A) and northbound I-270 to westbound I-64 (Exit 12) for pavement repairs on both ramps. Gates said the ramp to eastbound I-64 at Exit 12 will remain open throughout the weekend. St. Louis woman finally gets towed vehicle back from Streets Dept. A possible detour for southbound I-270 to eastbound I-64 would be to take westbound I-64 to Mason Road, cross the interstate, and then head back east. A suggested detour for northbound I-270 to westbound I-64 would be to head east on I-64, exit at Spoe...

Saunders vs. Newman: Will Rockies lose 100 games this season? Does it matter?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:24 GMT

At the all-star break, the Rockies are 34-57 and on pace to finish 61-101. Denver Post beat writers Patrick Saunders and Kyle Newman debate the importance of Colorado’s historically bad trajectory.Saunders: As you might guess, the idea of a 100-loss season is not a popular topic in the Rockies clubhouse. As someone said to me over the weekend in San Francisco, “Why do you keep writing that we’re on track for 100 losses? Do you really have to do that?” Well, given that the Rockies have never hit that dubious milestone, I think it’s newsworthy to track. And I don’t think it’s “piling on.” I see it as a measure of the state of the franchise. But I ask you Mr. Newman, will the Rockies lose 100 games for the first time? Does it matter if they do?Newman: Yes, this team will not only hit 100 losses — with easily the most depleted rotation in the National League, they might make a run at 105. Achieving franchise infamy will matter,...

Tracking the Rockies’ picks on Day 2 of the 2023 MLB Draft

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:24 GMT

Tracking the Colorado Rockies’ picks on Day 2 of the MLB Draft, when the club has eight picks in Rounds 3 through 10.Round 3, No. 77 — RHP Jack Mahoney, South CarolinaMahoney burst onto the college scene for the Gamecocks in 2021 with a 1.62 ERA in 14 games (five starts) as a freshman, but blew out his elbow and underwent Tommy John. He didn’t pitch in 2022, but returned to the mound this spring and was 7-4 with a 4.16 ERA in 17 games; his fastball velocity returned and he features a strong three-pitch mix of fastball, slider, changeup.Round 4, No. 109Round 5, No. 145Round 6, No. 172Round 7, No. 202Round 8, No. 232Round 9, No. 262Round 10, No. 292

‘Significant’ heat wave expected this week in Southern California

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:24 GMT

It’s getting hot in here.A “significant” heat wave is in store for much of Southern California this week, according to the National Weather Service.Hot and dry conditions are expected Tuesday and into the weekend.An excessive heat watch is likely Tuesday through Saturday in the interior areas of Los Angeles County, including the Antelope and Santa Clarita valleys, as well as the western San Gabriel Mountains, according to the weather service.Highs will be between 92 to 100 Monday and will reach 100 to 112 Tuesday through Saturday in those areas. Nice weekend temps to give way to heat next week in Southern California It is even expected to be warm overnight, with the lows clocking in the 70s and 80s, NWS predicts.The heat and dry conditions paired together brings elevated fire conditions, which could briefly become critical, officials warned. Southern California weather radar Those who live along the coasts are in for cooler conditions, where highs will be in the 70s and 80s.Beac...