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Biden to meet in person Wednesday with families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:23:20 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday will hold his first in-person meeting with the families of eight Americans still unaccounted for and presumed to be taken captive by Hamas during its brutal attack on Israel on Oct. 7, the White House said.A senior administration official said family members of all eight would participate in the Biden meeting either in person or virtually. The president has previously met with some family members virtually and spoken to others on the phone. Biden was set to provide an update on American efforts to secure the release of those held by Hamas.“We’re not going to stop until every hostage is returned home,” Biden told donors in Washington on Tuesday, saying the U.S. commitment to Israel is “unshakable.”Eight Americans remain unaccounted for after Hamas’ surprise air, sea and land incursion into Israeli towns, where the group killed about 1,200 Israelis — mostly civilians — and took more than 240 people hostage. Four Americans were release...

Coming home, staying home: ‘Apollo 13’ and ‘Home Alone’ among 25 films picked for national registry

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:23:20 GMT

Houston, we have a problem: Where’s Kevin? Perhaps the ultimate coming-home movie, “Apollo 13,” and the ultimate staying-home one, “Home Alone,” are both being honored this year, selected for preservation in the National Film Registry They’re part of an annual group of 25 that this year spans more than 90 years of filmmaking.The 2023 collection includes the sci-fi sequel “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” the Disney animated classic “Lady and the Tramp,” and the searing, Oscar-winning drama “12 Years a Slave.” Just in time for the holidays, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is included.The oldest film is from 1921: “A Movie Trip Through Filmland,” a very early look at the impact of movies. The newest are both from 2013: “12 Years a Slave” and the Oscar-winning documentary “20 Feet From Stardom,” about backup singers.The registry is housed at the Library of Congress, which since 1988 has selected movies for preservation based on their cultural and historic importance. The curre...

Feds take first step toward requiring new vehicles to prevent drunk, impaired driving

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:23:20 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators say they have taken the first step toward requiring devices in vehicles that prevent drunk or impaired driving.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Tuesday that it is starting the process to put a new federal safety standard in place requiring the technology in all new passenger vehicles.Such devices were required in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that was passed by Congress in 2021.The agency says an advance notice of proposed rule making will help it gather information about the state of technology to detect impaired driving. The regulation would set standards for the devices once technology is mature, NHTSA said in a statement.It can take years for a regulation to make its way through the process, which includes public comment periods.In 2021, the latest year for which statistics are available, nearly 13,400 people were killed in drunken driving crashes, costing society $280 billion in medical expenses, lost...

Tesla recalls over 2 million vehicles to fix defective Autopilot monitoring system

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:23:20 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles across its model lineup to fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot.Documents posted Wednesday by U.S. safety regulators say the company will send out a software update to fix the problems.The recall comes after a two-year investigation by U.S. auto safety regulators into a series of crashes that happened while the Autopilot partially automated driving system was in use. Some were deadly.FILE - The Tesla company logo shines off the rear deck of an unsold 2020 Model X at a Tesla dealership, April 26, 2020, in Littleton, Colo. On Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, Virginia authorities determined that a Tesla was operating on its Autopilot system and was speeding in the moments leading to a crash with a crossing tractor-trailer last July that killed the Tesla driver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says its investigation fo...

Stillwater powers past Tamarac in Wasaren clash

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:23:20 GMT

TROY, NY (NEWS10) -- A few of the key players on the Stillwater boys basketball team just went on a run to the state title game in football. Now they look to go on a similar run in basketball. The 1-0 Warriors visited 1-1 Tamarac in a Wasaren League clash Tuesday night. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! It was a back and forth battle in the first quarter, as the quarter ended in a 10-10 tie. Stillwater put their foot on the gas from there, leading 26-13 at halftime on their way to a 70-47 win. Stillwater's Lucas Lilac and Kaelan Leak both tallied 18 points. Jaxon Mueller put up a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds in the win.

ValleyCats name Greg Tagert as new field manager

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:23:20 GMT

TROY, NY (NEWS10) — The Tri-City ValleyCats organization is excited to announce that they have reached an agreement with Greg Tagert as their new Field Manager. The Carlsbad, N.M. native will be at the helm for the 2024-2025 seasons, and he is the 12th skipper in ValleyCats’ history. Tagert will be the ‘Cats second manager since joining the Frontier League in 2021 after Pete Incaviglia. Along with his on-field responsibilities, Tagert will also be responsible for player procurement and building the team's roster. The focus of this process is to create a winning environment that also provides opportunities for players to advance in their professional careers. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! 2024 will mark the 29th season in which Tagert has managed a professional baseball club. He has spent the bulk of his career in the American Association with the Winnipeg Goldeyes (2023) and the G...

Play of the Week winner - Fonda-Fultonville's Jose Vargas

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:23:20 GMT

FONDA, NY (NEWS10) -- Congratulations to this week’s winner of our Play of the Week poll, Fonda-Fultonville's Jose Vargas! Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Vargas bounced off three home defenders and launched into the endzone in the state title game against Waverly.

Huerter has career outing as UAlbany women down Dartmouth for fourth straight victory

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:23:20 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Three Great Danes recorded 15+ points Tuesday night in the University at Albany women's basketball's 68-57 home win against Dartmouth College. Clifton Park native and Shenendehowa High School graduate Meghan Huerter led the trio with a career-high 20 points. She, Helene Haegerstrand, who netted a season-high 18, and Kayla Cooper combined for nearly 80% of the team's scoring. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! KEY STATSTallying 11 points after just one quarter, Huerter went 7-10 from the field including a 6-8 accuracy from outside the arc. All three numbers (20 points, seven FG made, six 3PT FG made) are career-highs.Huerter is the first player in head coach Colleen Mullen’s tenure to successfully make six three-pointers in one game.Haegerstrand went 7-15 from the field (4-8 from outside). Cooper added 16 points with a team-high nine rebounds.Graduate student Sarah Karpell (4) and Haegerstrand (3) combined for ...

2.6% of households' expenditure spent on culture in 2020

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:23:20 GMT

In 2020, households in the EU spent, on average, an estimated 2.6% of their total expenditure on cultural goods and services. The share of culture-related expenditure in total household consumption spending varied considerably across EU countries. Several factors might impact this share, including household income, price levels, the ease of access to cultural venues, national cultural policies, and habits. In 2020, 8 countries recorded a share of cultural expenditure in the total household budgets above the EU average, based on the 22 EU countries with available data. The highest percentages of the household budget spent on cultural purposes were in Denmark (3.9%), Germany (3.7%) and Austria (3.5%). By contrast, in 13 EU countries the share of household expenditure on cultural goods and services was below the average at the EU level, with the smallest share in Greece (1.3%). Bulgaria, Lithuania and Spain followed closely, each recording a share of 1.5%.Expressed in purchasing power ...

Word Game: Dec. 13, 2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:23:20 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — CONTENDS (CONTENDS: kun-TENDS: Struggles.)Average mark 35 wordsTime limit 40 minutesCan you find 43 or more words in CONTENDS? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — MORPHOSIS miso miss moor morph moss oomph oops romp room pooh poor posh prim prism prom hiss hoop shim ship shoo shop shrimp sophism spoorTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at [email protected].