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Studies: Hearing aids can reduce risk of dementia, but people may not be buying them over the counter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It's been exactly one year since the Food and Drug Administration approved the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids on Oct. 17, 2022. With more than 37 million adults suffering from hearing loss, usually only 20% get treatment. That's why the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or ASHA, thought this move would be a game changer, until they did a survey.“The polling results were a little bit underwhelming, with only about 2% of individuals actually going to get the over-the-counter hearing aids,” said Dr. Janice R. Trent, ASHA Vice President for Audiology Practice.The national poll of 2,228 U.S. adults ages 40 and up also found only 4% said they are likely to purchase the devices.“We hope that it's related to under-education that people just don't know about the over-the-counter hearing aids or don't understand the importance of hearing aids,” said Dr. Trent.Audiologists say choosing an OTC hearing aid can be intimidating or confusing for some.“I think tha...

WATCH: Jim Jordan faces Speakership test on House floor — Live coverage

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:52 GMT

NEXSTAR (The Hill) — The House is set to vote Tuesday for Speaker, but it appears GOP nominee Jim Jordan (Ohio) doesn't have the votes — at least on the first ballot.Today's session of the U.S. House of Representatives, which is expected to include the vote for Speaker, will be livestreamed within this story beginning shortly before 12 p.m. ET.Jordan gained some major momentum on Monday, picking up endorsements from four key players who had initially said they would not vote for him: House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (Ala.), along with Reps. Ann Wagner (Mo.), Ken Calvert (Calif.) and Vern Buchanan (Fla.). Holdouts could blunt Jordan’s momentum as House braces for Speaker floor vote But at least six Republicans on Monday said they did not intend to vote for Jordan on the floor — enough to keep him from the gavel, assuming every member of the House votes — and others remained coy about their plans.The vote is expected to take place at noon.Follow along for live upd...

John Mulaney adding second show in Troy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:52 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After selling out his 7 p.m. show at the Troy Saving Bank, comedian John Mulaney has added a second 10:15 p.m. show on Saturday, November 4. The show will be a part of his new stand-up comedy tour "John Mulaney in Concert." Tickets for both will be available on LiveNation's website with the 10:15 tickets going on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Mulaney has announced several shows in the Capital Region, including at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady. The former “Saturday Night Live” writer is a two-time Emmy and Writers Guild of America award-winning actor, comedian, and writer. He has four stand-up specials on Netflix: “Baby J” (2023), “Kid Gorgeous” (2018), “The Comeback Kid” (2015), and “New In Town” (2012).Mulaney’s comedy shows are a phone-free experience. The use of phones, smartwatches, and accessories, will not be permitted. These devices will be kept in Yondr pouches that att...

Rollover crash ends in drug arrest on Taconic State Parkway

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:52 GMT

LAGRANGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A rollover crash on the Taconic State Parkway ended in a felony drug arrest for an East Fishkill woman. Katherine Griffin, 55, faces a slew of charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, around 12:45 a.m., police responded to a one-car rollover crash near mile marker 48 on the Taconic State Parkway. Police say the driver, identified as Grifin, was found drunk and in possession of roughly 5.8 grams of cocaine and 3.4 grams of crack cocaine. She was taken to Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital for Evaluation.Charges:Fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceFifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceDriving while impaired by drugs and alcohol with a prior convictionSeventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceGriffin was arraigned after being released from the hospital. She was released on her own recognizance to reappear before the court on November 21.

Missouri Education Commissioner Dr. Margie Vandeven to resign in 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:52 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven is resigning effective July 1, 2024. She informed State Board of Education members during their meeting this morning. Vandeven served as commissioner from 2015 to 2017, then returned to the position in 2019.Dr. Vandeven has over 30 years of experience, including seven years in Missouri's top educational position. That position comes with one of the highest salaries in the state. She oversees the state's approximately 900,000 public school students. DoorDash driver caught on doorbell camera swiping delivery The O'Fallon, Missouri, native has a bachelor's degree in education from Missouri State University, a master's degree in educational administration and supervision from Loyola University Maryland, and a Ph.D. in educational leadership from Saint Louis University. She has also been recognized as a distinguished alumna by both Missouri State University and St. Louis University.

Police: Man uses rod to bust windows of 10 cars near Lambert Airport

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:52 GMT

BRIDGETON, Mo. - A Kansas City man is behind bars after he allegedly used a rod to smash the windows of 10 cars near Lambert Airport. Prosecutors have charged Robert Garrity, 46, with first-degree property damage in connection with the investigation. DoorDash driver caught on doorbell camera swiping delivery The incident happened on Oct. 12 in a parking lot in the 1500 block of Navaid Road in Bridgeton city limits. At an undisclosed time, a witness informed police that a man was damaging multiple parked vehicles. Police later found a man who matched the description nearby with a metal rod in his hand. Garrity was identified as the suspect. Police say he is accused of busting the windows of at least 10 vehicles, causing damages in excess of $750. Garrity has a criminal setting hearing scheduled for Nov. 22. If convicted, he could face up to four years in prison and $10,000 in fines.

California focuses on earthquake preparedness ahead of ShakeOut

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:52 GMT

Earthquakes are a part of living in California, but everyone knows that one day, a truly enormous temblor will strike, causing incalculable death and destruction.The forthcoming tragedy can't be prevented, but this Thursday, the Great California ShakeOut will prepare the state's residents to be remain safe during the Big One.“California has long led the nation in innovative disaster preparedness efforts. During this year’s Great ShakeOut, we want to encourage every Californian to take action to keep themselves and their families safe,” said Nancy Ward, director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, in a press release. This week, seven California cities will host a traveling shake simulator that can recreate the experience of being in a magnitude 7.0 earthquake, and "first responders will provide life-saving earthquake preparedness tips."The simulator is in Los Angeles Tuesday and will be in Riverside on Wednesday before moving to San Diego on Thursday.Previous s...

Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck outside Disneyland Resort

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:52 GMT

A man was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle while walking outside the Disneyland Resort Monday night.The incident occurred shortly before midnight near the Harbor Boulevard crosswalk next to the park's drop-off area. A pedestrian was struck outside Disneyland Resort in Anaheim on Oct. 16, 2023. (OnScene.TV)Video showed the victim down on the street but apparently talking to first responders while being attended to.The unidentified pedestrian was eventually transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital with unknown injuries. Jack in the Box employee stabbed by transient in Winnetka: LAPD It was unclear if the pedestrian was in the crosswalk at the time of the crash. The driver did remain at the scene, stringer service OnScene.TV reported. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Leaving California: What’s the best state to move to in 2023?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:52 GMT

During the past two years, 1.6 million Californians left for other states.I figured they might want some help choosing a new place to live. So, I embarked on my “Leaving California” voyage — seven columns ranking the potential of other states for ex-Californian wannabes.My trusty spreadsheet examined stats on state economies, demographics, health, climate and politics to weigh appropriate landing spots. The 49 other states were graded for costs, wellness, jobs, fun, culture and safety. And just to make sure I didn’t goof, other “best state” rankings also were reviewed.What did I learn? When those seven scorecards were combined, the top state for an exiting Californian was New Hampshire. It scored three, top-five grades among the seven rankings.Next on my scorecard for a highly compatible California exit were Utah, Minnesota, Utah, Idaho, and Washington.At the other end of this spectrum, the top state to avoid was Mississippi. It had four grades in the bottom five. The next lowest we...

New Milpitas park honors Filipino farmworkers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:52 GMT

A new city park in Milpitas named after Filipino farmworkers had its grand opening on  Oct. 14, in the middle of Filipino American History Month.Mayor Carmen Montano welcomed attendees to Delano Manongs Park, located at 1650 McCandless Drive. In her comments, Montano noted that Filipino-Americans are the second largest Asian American group in the United States.Filipino American History Month commemorates the first Filipino presence in the continental United States, which occurred on Oct. 18, 1587, when mariners called “Luzones Indios” came ashore and landed in what is now Morro Bay, CA.Related ArticlesLocal News | Photos: Mountain View’s Shoreline Park celebrates 40th anniversary Local News | Historic Big Sur property, once owned by William Randolph Hearst, to get new owners, including tribe Local News | How a fight over 1,000 feet of Bay Area road led to lawsuits and allegations of corruption Local News | California S...