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Sustainability: What chemicals to watch out for in women's wellness products

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:36:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Deodorant, body wash, shampoo, moisturizer... these are just some of the products that could contain harmful dyes and chlorines that are not only detrimental to our health, but the planet's health as well.Meteorologist Kristen Currie spoke with Mia Abbruzzese, Co-founder and CO-CEO of Attn:Grace, a women's health and wellness company, about to be on the lookout for when it comes to healthy, sustainable products.Abbruzzese says the key is to pay attention to where these products are coming from, what's inside them, and where the product goes after. Are the products made from local ingredients? Can the bottle be recycled? Can the leftovers be reused?Below is a full transcript of their discussion. Edits have been made for clarity.Kristen Currie, KXAN News: We are talking about the importance of sustainability and being eco-friendly with women's health and wellness. So joining me today to discuss that is Mia Abbruzzese - let's jump into what we're doing and why this is ...

Police investigating lawnmower death in Danby

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:36:53 GMT

DANBY, Vt. (NEWS10) -- Vermont State Police are currently investigating the death of a resident from Danby. Police say Ransom Goodell IV, 47, was servicing a commercial lawnmower when it fell on him, causing him significant injuries. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say Goodell IV was working on a lawnmower around 1:30 p.m. when it fell on him. Life-saving efforts were performed by emergency services, but Goodell was pronounced dead a short time later. Police say the death does not appear suspicious, and an investigation into the incident is active and ongoing. An autopsy will be conducted at the Chief Medical Examiner's Office in Burlington. Police did not release any more information regarding the case.

Derek Hough bringing live dance show to Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:36:53 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Derek Hough is bringing his "Symphony of Dance" tour to the Palace Theatre in Albany. The performance is set for November 10 at 7 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hough is a professional dancer, choreographer, actor and singer. He was a dancer on "Dancing with the Stars" from 2007 to 2016, winning the show a record-breaking six times with his celebrity partners. Hough is currently a judge on the show.The Palace performance will explore a multitude of dance styles including ballroom, tap, salsa, hip-hop and everything in between. Two-time EMMY winners, Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo, also known as NappyTab, will co-create, direct and supervise choreography for the tour.  Comedian Ilana Glazer to perform at MASS MoCA Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 28 at 10 a.m. You can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website.

I-787 northbound crash near exit 2 cleared

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:36:53 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511NY, the crash on I-787 northbound near Exit 2; NY 32; South Pearl Street near the Port of Albany has been cleared.Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!This crash initially shut down the right shoulder.

I-787 southbound crash near exit 4B cleared

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:36:53 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511NY, the crash on I-787 southbound near Exit 4B southbound; Clinton Avenue; US 9 On-Ramp in Albany has been cleared.Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!This crash initially shut down the right shoulder on the roadway.

House fire in south St. Louis City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:36:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Crews are responding to a house fire in south St. Louis city.Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter was flying over the area located on South Broadway, where black smoke can be seen coming from several homes. Firefighters are continuing to fight the flames. Top Story: Mushroom hunter describes discovering body in the woods No word on if the homes were occupied, or the cause of the outbreak. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

China, Ukraine leaders speak for first time since war began

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:36:53 GMT

By DAVID RISING and JOE MCDONALD (Associated Press)KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping had a “long and meaningful” phone conversation Wednesday, their first known contact since Russia invaded Ukraine more than a year ago.The phone call, which officials said lasted nearly an hour, was seen as a significant development in efforts to resolve the war. It comes two months after Beijing, which has long been aligned with Russia, said it wanted to act as a mediator in the conflict and after Xi visited Moscow last month.It also comes as Ukraine is readying its forces for an expected spring counteroffensive.“I believe that this call, as well as the appointment of Ukraine’s ambassador to China, will give a powerful impetus to the development of our bilateral relations,” Zelenskyy said in a Facebook post without elaborating. His office said more details of what was said would be published later in...

3 suspects arrested in rock-throwing spree homicide that killed Alexa Bartell in west metro Denver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:36:53 GMT

Alexa Bartell, 20 (Provided by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department)Jefferson County Sheriff’s investigators have arrested three 18-year-old suspects from Arvada in the rock-throwing death of 20-year-old Alexa Bartell.The investigators made the arrests during the night at Arvada homes and officials early Wednesday announced they’d taken the three into custody. Officials identified the suspects as Joseph Koenig, Nicholas “Mitch” Karol-Chik, and Zachary Kwak. In a news release, officials said the three will face charges of first-degree murder with extreme indifference.All three are suspected of throwing rocks, and additional charges are expected to be filed, pending determinations by the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office, authorities said.A suspect vehicle has been identified — a black 2016 Chevy Silverado, authorities said. It remains unclear who was driving during a rock-throwing spree last week, authorities said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | ...

Denver weather: Rain and snow diminishing, with clearing skies in the afternoon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:36:53 GMT

Denver residents face rain Wednesday morning, and more snow may fall in the mountains west of the city, with clouds diminishing in the afternoon, leading to mostly clear skies at night, according to the National Weather Service.The high temperature Wednesday in Denver will be 51 degrees, decreasing to 36 degrees Wednesday night, weather service forecasters said.Snow falling in the mountains, foothills, and along the Palmer Divide between Denver and Colorado Springs was expected to bring up to four inches, creating slick driving conditions on some roads. The heaviest snow was expected in western Jefferson County. Early Wednesday, metro Denver roads and Interstate 25 were mostly just wet, and forecasters said rain is expected to diminish across northern Colorado.The recent storm brought significant snow — from 3 inches to 5 inches at higher elevations in the mountains, and ski areas received snow (Breckenridge 5 inches, Winter Park/Mary Jane 3 inches, Copper Mountain 4 inches).O...

Bale to Wrexham? Hollywood owners make pitch to retired star

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:36:53 GMT

WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are making an audacious — and very public — bid to entice Gareth Bale out of retirement to play a season at Wrexham.Bale, a Wales great who retired after the World Cup at age 33, offered his congratulations to Wrexham’s celebrity owners following the team’s promotion to the fourth tier of English soccer at the weekend.In a response to Bale’s video message, McElhenney wrote on Twitter: “Hey Gareth Bale let’s play golf, where I totally won’t spend 4 hours trying to convince you to un-retire for one last magical season.”Bale, a passionate golfer in his spare time, replied “Depends what course…” He also tagged in the R&A, which organizes the British Open from its base at the home of golf in St. Andrews, Scotland.Reynolds weighed in on Wednesday, tweeting: “I will shave a professional-grade golf course into Rob’s back if you’ll give W...