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Vice President Harris’ trip aims to deepen US ties in Africa

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:04:44 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will try to deepen and reframe U.S. relationships in Africa during a weeklong trip that is the latest and highest profile outreach by the Biden administration as it moves to counter China’s growing influence.Harris, who is traveling with her husband, Doug Emhoff, plans to visit Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia, focusing on economic development, climate change, food security and a rising youth population. She is scheduled to arrive in Accra, Ghana’s capital, on Sunday.“For too long, the U.S. foreign policy establishment has treated Africa like some kind of extra credit project and not part of the core curriculum,” said Michelle Gavin, an Africa expect at the Council on Foreign Relations and a former U.S. ambassador to Botswana. “I see a big effort to change that thinking now. But it takes time.”In Africa, Harris will be closely watched as the first person of color and first woman to serve as America’s vice president. He...

Ugly cars: Car designs not even a mother could love

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:04:44 GMT

(iSeeCars) -- The people behind the scenes in the automotive industry spend years designing the cars we drive. Despite their best efforts, not every car design is one that’s well-received. Maybe it’s underpowered or doesn’t handle well, or maybe it’s just how the car looks. We’ve all seen ugly cars and wondered how they ever rolled off the assembly line. You can find ugly cars from pretty much every automotive era, so it’s been an issue as long as cars have existed.A myriad of design flaws can make a car look bad, from oddly shaped bumpers to awkwardly-angled rear windows to confusing lines that don’t know whether they want a car to be a station wagon or a coupe. Most of the ugliest cars ever made are, thankfully, not for sale anymore, but you can still find many of these (ugly) used cars for sale today. And while everything from the BMW Isetta to the Fiat Multipla to the Nissan S-Cargo and entrants from automakers that aren’t available in the U.S. like the Mitsuoka Galue or the Ssa...

Amber Alert issued for child abduction south of Fort Worth

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:04:44 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – An Amber Alert was issued Saturday by the Texas Department of Public Safety regarding a child abduction.The Everman Police Department said it was searching for Noel Rodriguez-Alverez, a Hispanic, 6-year-old boy with black hair and brown eyes.Law enforcement officials believe this child to be in grave or immediate danger.In connection to the abduction, police are looking for 37-year-old Cindy Cecilia Rodriguez-Singh, a 5’00” Hispanic woman weighing 140 pounds with brown hair and brown eye. Police also said she has tattoos across her chest.DPS said the suspect was last seen in Everman, Texas, and was driving a gray 2012 Chevrolet Silverado bearing Texas license plate number PLS7091.amber_alertDownloadAnyone with information regarding this abduction should call the Everman Police Department at 817-293-2923.

Ira Winderman: Playoff drive running deep for the Heat (with some kid stuff involved)

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:04:44 GMT

It has been an uneven run, players coming and going amid the struggle for a mid-tier playoff seed.But now, a playoff berth has been secured. Thoughts can turn to the postseason.No, not the Miami Heat, at least not yet.But for the Heat’s G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce, it’s playoff time starting Tuesday, the first time the Heat’s affiliate has made the postseason since 2016, which also is the lone time the Heat’s affiliate won the G League title.Typically, such matters are, well, minor league.But this has not been a typical year, with significant cross pollination between the Heat and Skyforce, to the degree that five players have seen action for both the Heat and Skyforce this season.That has had former Heat forward Kasib Powell working a balancing act in his second season as Skyforce coach.“One of the goals and expectations we had was making the playoffs,” Powell said. “And in this league, only 12 [of 30] teams do. So we have ...

‘Hamilton’ is once again offering a lottery for $10 tickets in Minneapolis. Here’s how to enter.

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:04:44 GMT

As the Broadway hit “Hamilton” arrives in the Twin Cities for the first time since 2018, so too do the musical’s lottery-based $10 tickets — though only 40 are available for each performance.The show, which retells America’s founding through hip-hop and R&B tunes, runs April 4 through May 6, 2023, at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis.Here’s how the lottery works: To score $10 tickets, you’ll first need the official Hamilton app in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, or at hamiltonmusical.com/app.For shows the week of April 4–9, the lottery opens at 10 a.m. this Friday, March 24, and closes at noon on Thursday, March 30. You’ll get a notification from the app between 1 and 4 p.m. on Thursday to let you know whether you’ve won the chance to buy tickets.Lottery winners are allowed to purchase up to two tickets, and have two hours to do so from the time they receive the notification. Tickets can be picked up in-person only, at the will call booth, starting two ho...

3/25/2023: A little wintry mix, then rain

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:04:44 GMT

The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from meteorologist Matt Mackie: An approaching weather system will bring a bit of wintry mix, with a change to rain for many by late morning as temperatures warm to the upper 30's.In the Green Mountains and the Adirondacks, however, cooler temperatures mean that snow or sleet may hold on into the early afternoon. That will lead to slightly higher (but still low-end) totals.It will be blustery both as this system impacts us today and immediately in its wake tomorrow. Expect the strongest gusts in the Adirondacks and Greens, where a Wind Advisory is in effect through Sunday - a couple branches may come down.We clear out as the day goes on Sunday - a high of 50 looks nice on the surface, but with the wind its still a brisk feel out there. Monday looks great, with less wind and lots of sun.A few showery periods are possible Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday looks dry but seasonably cool. More clouds for Friday.

Albany Academy Cadets ready to chase a championship

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:04:44 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Heading into their semifinal game against defending Class A champion Tappan Zee, the Albany Academy Cadets have narrowed down some keys to the game. Although the Cadets haven't seen any action since February, it's given them a chance to draw up a game plan. Head coach Jim Driggs laid out some of the team strengths they will use to their advantage during the game. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "I think we have guys that can shoot the ball from three, and then we have some post presence that we can play through," Driggs said. "In Cyrus Matia as well, and Brooks Brennan. So I think that we have good balance. It's going to be a challenge for us this weekend against a really good team, but we're excited to play." Game time is Saturday, March 25, at 11 AM at Guilderland high school.

Grasso’s hat trick lifts thunder over railers, 4-1

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:04:44 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Patrick Grasso recorded a hat trick as the Adirondack Thunder took down the Worcester Railers in front of 3,942 at Cool Insuring Arena on Friday night. With the victory, the Thunder trail the Railers by five points for the final playoff spot in the standings. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Patrick Grasso gave the Thunder a 1-0 lead 12:01 into the game with his 28th of the year. Shane Harper set up Grasso at the top of the circles and he blasted in a slap shot by goaltender Henrik Tikkanen. Harper and Sebastian Vidmar were credited with the assists and the Thunder took the one-goal lead into the second period.After no scoring in the second, Brent Beaudoin tied the game with his 19th of the year. Assists were given to Nolan Vesey and Myles McGurty at 4:12 to even the game, 1-1. Just 38 seconds later, Grant Jozefek scored the eventual game-winning goal and his 17th of the year with helpers from B...

Danes ready for conference bout with Vermont

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:04:44 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The University at Albany returns to John Fallon Field after playing its last three games on the road to open America East play against Vermont in a rematch of the 2022 conference title game.Game InfoMarch 25, 2023 vs. Vermont (12:00 pm)Live Stats | AE.tv | Game Notes | Gameday ProgramLeading the PackUAlbany is 2-1 at home this season; Vermont is 1-3 on the roadVermont has won each of its last three gamesKatie Pascale leads the America East in total assistsShonly Wallace ranks second in the America East in total goalsVermont and UAlbany rank first and second nationally in free-position percentageSaturday is UAlbany's Youth Day, and will feature a postgame autograph session on the fieldScouting VermontThe Catamounts won their first-ever America East title last season, defeating UAlbany 12-11 after rallying from a five-goal deficit.  Overall, Vermont went 14-5 in 2022 and ended their season with a 16-3 defeat against...

Bullpen woes sink UAlbany in home/conference opening doubleheader

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:04:44 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The University at Albany baseball team dropped both games of Friday's doubleheader to UMBC. After maintaining a 5-3 lead heading into the seventh, and final inning of game one, the Danes surrendered seven runs, eventually losing 10-8. And the Retrievers battered the UAlbany 'pen again in game two, scoring four runs in the seventh inning, and sixth in the ninth, en route to a 14-7 win. Head Coach Jon Mueller: "We really struggled on the mound today, late in both games we surrendered big innings and that was too much for us to come back from. We're gonna have to try to bounce back and salvage the third game on Sunday." Key Stats Game 1:UAlbany Pitchers:Cregg Scherrer – 5.0 IP | 3 ER | 4 H | 4 BB | 8 KDylan Banner – 2.0 | 7 ER | 7 H | 5 BB | 2 KWill Binder went 2-4 with a double. He finished with four RBI's.Jason Bottari went 2-4 with a three-run home run in the seventh.Carson Dunkel, Owen Silliman, and Victor Mazzara eac...