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Play of the Week winner - Colonie's Michael Currao

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:35:23 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Congratulations to this week’s winner of our Play of the Week poll, Colonie's Michael Currao! Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Currao hit a triple in the eighth inning to complete the cycle against Saratoga Springs. The triple helped the Raiders take down the Blue Streaks. Vote here for this week’s Play of the Week poll!

Four Russian military aircraft shot down near Ukraine, Russian daily reports

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:35:23 GMT

The Russian news outlet Kommersant reported that two Russian fighter jets and two military helicopters had been shot down on Saturday (13 May) close to the Ukrainian border, in what would be a spectacular coup for Kyiv if confirmed.Kommersant, a respected, independent business-focused daily, said on its website that the Su-34 fighter-bomber, Su-35 fighter and two Mi-8 helicopters had made up a raiding party, and had been "shot down almost simultaneously" in an ambush in the Bryansk region, adjoining northeast Ukraine."According to preliminary data ... the fighters were supposed to deliver a missile and bomb attack on targets in the Chernihiv region of Ukraine, and the helicopters were there to back them up - among other things to pick up the 'Su' crews if they were shot down."The Russian state news agency TASS said a Russian Su-34 warplane had crashed in that region but did not specify a cause.TASS also cited an emergency services official as saying an engine fire in a helicopter ha...

Ask Amy: Three months ago, my young boyfriend suddenly changed. What is going on?

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:35:23 GMT

Dear Amy: I am a woman in a relationship with a younger man.At the beginning of this relationship, he was very into love, sex, romance and sharing everything. I paid all of our rent and utilities for the first six months, and we were both working.Well, around three months ago, he changed. No more sex, romance or anything.I’ve spoken to him about paying his share of our living expenses, and he gets upset immediately.He says he loves me, but I have trouble believing him. I feel at times that he is getting a free ride. He never helps around the house, and doesn’t keep his word.I’m so tired wondering if he wants a lover or a mother.I’m hoping you can help me figure this out.WonderingDear Wondering: I’m glad you turned to me. Wonder no longer!Despite your generous attitude, according to your narrative, even in the early days of your relationship, this dude did not actually share everything. In fact, he doesn’t seem to have shared anything. You’ve been paying full freigh...

Harriette Cole: I’m going to be seething if my son sticks with his normal summer routine

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:35:23 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: My son is coming home from college soon, and I want him to do more than just sleep and hang out with his friends all summer.I have encouraged him to get a job, but he hasn’t made any inquiries yet. I know I am going to be fire-breathing mad if he does what is his normal: nothing.School is expensive, and even hanging out with friends costs a lot. I don’t want to fund his fun if he isn’t willing to contribute to it himself, but so far he shows no interest in taking initiative.What do you recommend?Get a JobDEAR GET A JOB: Sit down with your son the moment he gets home, and discuss the plan for the summer. Make it a requirement that he find a job.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: My girlfriend canceled our vacation because of what her father said Advice | Harriette Cole: Should I keep quiet about my friend’s teen daughter? Advice | Harriette Cole: Years ago, he threw dirt on my name. I haven’...

Salman Rushdie makes rare public address after attack, warns free expression under threat

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:35:23 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Writer Salman Rushdie has made a public speech, nine months after being stabbed and seriously injured onstage, warning that freedom of expression in the West is under its most severe threat in his lifetime.Rushdie delivered a video message to the British Book Awards, where he was awarded the Freedom to Publish award on Monday evening. Organizers said the honor “acknowledges the determination of authors, publishers and booksellers who take a stand against intolerance, despite the ongoing threats they face.”He said that “we live in a moment, I think, at which freedom of expression, freedom to publish has not in my lifetime been under such threat in the countries of the West.”“Now I am sitting here in the U.S., I have to look at the extraordinary attack on libraries, and books for children in schools,” he said. “The attack on the idea of libraries themselves. It is quite remarkably alarming, and we need to be very aware of it, and to fight against it very hard.”Rushdie, 7...

10-year-old shot in vehicle in Northeast DC

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:35:23 GMT

D.C. Police identified the 10-year-old girl who was shot as Arianna Davis. Davis continues to “fight for her life” in a hospital, according to D.C. police Chief Robert Contee. (Courtesy DC Police)A 10-year-old girl was shot while riding in a vehicle with her family on Mother’s Day in Northeast, D.C. police say. She is in critical condition.District police said the shooting happened in the 3700 block of Hayes Street NE at around 9 p.m. while a family was driving home on Sunday.“It is unacceptable to me that a 10-year-old little girl riding home with her mom, dad and two siblings last night got caught in the middle of a barrage of gunfire on Mother’s Day, and is now in the hospital fighting for her life,” D.C. police Robert Contee said Monday afternoon in response to the shooting.The police department identified the girl as Arianna Davis, and said a $30,000 reward is being offered in the case. With money coming from the police department as well as the Wa...

Baidu Inc.: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:35:23 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — BEIJING (AP) — Baidu Inc. (BIDU) on Tuesday reported first-quarter net income of $848 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.On a per-share basis, the Beijing-based company said it had net income of $2.32. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $2.34 per share.The web search company posted revenue of $4.54 billion in the period.Baidu Inc. shares have climbed 12% since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed 9% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BIDU at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BIDUSource

Sold-out Barcelona-Wolfsburg final in Women’s Champs League

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:35:23 GMT

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — The Women’s Champions League final next month is sold out for the first time in the competition’s recent history and will set an attendance record in the Netherlands.Barcelona, the beaten finalist last year, will face Wolfsburg on June 3 in front of more than 34,000 people at PSV Eindhoven’s stadium.UEFA said on Tuesday no previous final had fully sold out since 2009 when its Women’s Cup was rebranded as the Women’s Champions League.Barcelona was the 2021 champion and Wolfsburg won back-to-back titles in 2013 and ’14.“Each team has picked up an allocation of more than 4,500 for their own supporters — far more than ever before,” said Nadine Kessler, UEFA managing director of women’s soccer.Ticket prices ranged from 15 euros to 25 euros ($16 to $27).The game should set a Dutch record for a women’s game which stands at 30,640 in the same venue in 2019 when the national team hosted Australia.The final is staged while the Netherlands is bidding to host the ...

On Holding: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:35:23 GMT

ZURICH (AP) — ZURICH (AP) — On Holding AG (ONON) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $48 million.The Zurich-based company said it had profit of 15 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 16 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 9 cents per share.The running-shoe and apparel company posted revenue of $454.1 million in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $411.4 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ONON at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ONONSource

Allot Communications: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:35:23 GMT

HOD-HASHARON, Israel (AP) — HOD-HASHARON, Israel (AP) — Allot Communications Ltd. (ALLT) on Tuesday reported a loss of $11.4 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Hod-Hasharon, Israel-based company said it had a loss of 30 cents. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 21 cents per share.The internet protocol services company posted revenue of $21.1 million in the period.Allot Communications expects full-year revenue in the range of $110 million to $120 million.The company’s shares closed at $2.80. A year ago, they were trading at $5.27._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ALLT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ALLTSource