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How to tip your mail carrier and 8 other people this holiday season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:22:32 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — The holidays are upon us, bringing with them a time of giving thanks and gifts and maybe even a tip. A recent study by Bankrate found that 44% of U.S. adults plan to tip as much as they did last year, while another 15% plan to do more year-end tipping. But as we’ve seen all year, tip creeping has been unforgiving, forcing many who are already pinching pennies to hold tighter to their funds. So who should you tip, and how much? Let’s start with the latter. According to the etiquette experts at the Emily Post Institute, it’s important to adhere to your budget. Don’t feel that you need to tip anyone more than you can afford. If you can’t afford a generous tip, consider a homemade gift or at least some kind words. And whatever you gift or tip should include a short handwritten note, the experts add.  Have you been tipping wrong at restaurants? What experts advise When it comes time to tip, consider your relationship with the person, how long you’ve...

Major changes to US immigration policy are under discussion: What to know

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:22:32 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is discussing changes to the immigration system in exchange for providing money to Ukraine in its fight against Russia and Israel for the war with Hamas.President Joe Biden has said he is willing to make “significant compromises on the border” to meet Republican demands that the assistance be tied to an overhaul of U.S border policy.Republicans say the record numbers of migrants crossing the southern border pose a security threat because authorities cannot adequately screen all the migrants and that those who enter the United States are straining the country’s resources. GOP lawmakers also say they cannot justify to their constituents sending billions of dollars to other countries, even in a time of war, while failing to address the border at home. Can you answer these US immigration test questions? But many immigration advocates, including some Democrats, say some of the changes being proposed would gut prote...

Sen. Cornyn defends using 'leverage' of vote against Ukraine aid to push for border policy changes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:22:32 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Billions of dollars in emergency foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan is on hold, caught up in a clash between U.S. Senate Democrats and Republicans, as GOP negotiators demand border and immigration changes in the package.On Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass the defense aid package in a 49-51 vote. While the money for foreign allies has garnered bipartisan support in the upper chamber, Senate Republicans are blocking the package to gain leverage in their demands for including overhauls to border an immigration issues.A classified briefing Tuesday for senators to discuss the White House’s request for Israel and Ukraine aid resulted in heated discussions and many Republican members storming out of the meeting. Much of the opposition to the legislation amongst senators is due to the lack of border security language.“This is a unique circumstance where there are things that I support in the package, but I can’t and won’t support that proceeding to th...

Missing children in San Antonio AMBER Alert found safe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:22:32 GMT

SAN ANTONIO (KXAN) — San Antonio police located two missing children at the center of an AMBER Alert issued Sunday morning. An AMBER Alert was issued at 3:18 a.m. for the two missing children. In a follow-up notification just after 8 a.m., officials said the missing children had been found.

Sheldon Jacobson: What’s it like to be an ‘average’ American?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:22:32 GMT

One of the best ways to get a picture of a nation is through its numbers and, perhaps more importantly, its averages.But Americans like to believe that their nation is exceptional. And in some ways, it is. Yet what transpires on an “average day” for the “average person” tells a story that each of us should listen to.CarsAmericans love their cars. In fact, we drive an average of 32 miles every day, which translates into about one hour per day behind the wheel. Some of that time can be dangerous. More than 14,000 automobile accidents occur each day, with more than 4,000 causing injuries; just under 100 result in one or more fatalities. Taking the time to buckle up has reduced this last number to current levels.TVAmericans spend even more time in front of the television. The average American adult spends nearly three hours per day watching television. Yet when it comes to time spent doing things, the winner is smartphone time, which exceeds three hours per day. ...

A St. Paul church opened six tiny homes for those experiencing homelessness

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:22:32 GMT

Outgoing, chatty and distractable, Allen Xiong, 29, found a semblance of belonging in St. Paul-area homeless encampments, only to grow tired of seeing his friends and neighbors cleared out every few weeks during the pandemic. Without a similar sense of community, he doubts that whatever housing solutions they were offered stuck.“We just end up right back where we started,” he said. “Nothing’s solved.”Resident Allen Xiong sits on the steps of his micro-home at Mosaic Christian Community’s “Sacred Settlement” at the Wheelock Parkway church in St. Paul on Nov, 29. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)David Doren, 54, was equally tired of living out of his rickety recreational vehicle at leased campsites in Lake Elmo, which required him to relocate every 13 days. He previously spent more than a year living in tents in the woods near St. Paul’s Schmidt Brewery off West Seventh Street.“It was hell,” said Doren, who is known around t...

12/10/2023: Strong Storm Today & Tomorrow

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:22:32 GMT

The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologist Kevin Appleby:Temperatures are very mild to begin Sunday, making it hard to believe that by Monday morning, widespread accumulating snow is expected across the viewing area!A potent cold front is approaching from the west. Ahead of this front, temperatures spike close to 60.But, rainfall will become steadier and heavier as we head into the afternoon and evening. The cold front will begin to swing through western areas by dinnertime.The best chance for higher rainfall amounts exists to the south and east of Albany, closer to where a secondary low will redevelop offshore. A flood watch is in effect for these areas.Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories have been issued for much of the viewing area as accumulating heavy wet snow will rush in with the cold air behind the front.The changeover will first occur up in the higher terrain out west.By Monday morning, just about everyone can expect heavy, wet snow. Confidence is ...

Road closures in Albany due to water main break

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:22:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department announced multiple road closures in the city due to a water main break. Crews from the water department are currently on the scene making repairs. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The I-787 on-ramp at the South Mall Arterial and South Swan Street at Hudson Avenue and Jay Street are closed while the water main is being maintenanced. Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes of travel. Stay with NEWS10 as updates become available. Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!

1 dead, 2 hospitalized after shooting in San Pedro 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:22:32 GMT

A deadly shooting claimed the life of one man and sent two other people to the hospital, authorities said. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to the 200 block of West 11th Street in San Pedro around 12:20 a.m. Sunday morning on calls of a shooting. Evacuations ordered as wildfire erupts in Ventura County Upon arriving at the scene, they located three victims with gunshot wounds. One of them, only described as a Hispanic man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. A female victim was located and transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition, authorities said. She is now said to be in stable condition. Police at the scene of a deadly shooting in San Pedro, CA on Dec. 10, 2023. (OnSceneTV)A third victim was also transported to a hospital in stable condition, police confirmed.  Tennessee residents clean up after severe weekend storms killed 6 people and damaged neighborhoods No information on a suspect or suspects has been rel...

Milpitas makes Dagupan City an official sister city

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:22:32 GMT

Philippines sister cityA delegation from Dagupan City in the Philippines visited Milpitas last month to officially mark the continuation of their sister city relationship. On Nov. 27, representatives from both cities signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to solidify their commitment to collaboration and cultural exchange.Visiting dignitaries included Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez; city councilmembers Michael Fernandez, Dennis Canto and Jeslito Seen; several members of Dagupan City’s executive team; student council leaders; and local representatives from the Dagupan City Association of Northern California.Milpitas hosted the delegation from Dagupan for two days. The itinerary included Milpitas city facility tours, information sessions led by the city’s department directors and student interactions at Milpitas High School.New HR directorMilpitas City Manager Ned Thomas has appointed Kelli Parmley as human resources director, effective Jan. 8, 2024. Parmley served as assistan...