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UK orders more than 100 schools to keep buildings closed, citing risk of crumbling concrete

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:26 GMT

LONDON (AP) — The British government has ordered more than 100 schools to keep some or all of their buildings closed when the new academic year begins next week because of concern that crumbling concrete threatens the safety of children and staff.The announcement late Thursday sent school administrators scrambling to find ways to accommodate pupils, with some expected to return to the online instruction used during the COVID-19 pandemic. The timing of the decision, just days before the start of classes, raised questions from parents and school officials about why the government didn’t act sooner.Schools Minister Nick Gibb told the BBC that a beam collapse over the summer sparked an urgent reconsideration of whether buildings constructed with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete were safe for school children. The Department for Education ordered 104 schools to keep some or all of their buildings closed when the autumn term begins Monday.“That’s a very cautious approach, so parents ...

2 men on water scooters killed by Algerian forces after crossing maritime border, Moroccan media say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:26 GMT

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Algerian forces killed two men and detained a third after they strayed across Morocco’s maritime border with Algeria on water scooters, according to Moroccan media reports.Such deadly run-ins are rare on the border, which has long been closed because of deep tensions between the two North African neighbors, linked to the disputed territory of Western Sahara among other issues.A French citizen was among those killed Tuesday, and the detained man is also French, the French Foreign Ministry said Friday. Moroccan media reports said the men involved were French-Moroccan dual citizens.Moroccan prosecutors opened an investigation into a “violent sea incident” involving five people on water scooters, the official Moroccan news agency MAP reported. Moroccan officials haven’t provided details about what happened.Algerian police and coast guard officials did not respond to requests for comment.Mohamed Kissi told Moroccan news website 360.ma that he...

Cubs calling up a prospect as September begins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:26 GMT

CINCINNATI — As the Chicago Cubs begin the final full month of the regular season, the team is calling up one of their prospects.The hope is that Alexander Canario can give the team a boost as they look for their first playoff berth since 2020.The Cubs have officially called up outfielder Alexander Canario & pitcher Shane Greene from Triple-A Iowa..Both are eligible to play in today’s doubleheader against the Reds..@WGNNews pic.twitter.com/pSJt1YPLvW— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) September 1, 2023The outfielder received his first call-up from the Cubs on Friday ahead of their four-game series with the Reds in Cincinnati on Friday along with right-handed pitcher Shane Greene. Canario will have the opportunity to make his major league debut when the teams meet for a doubleheader on Friday, with Game 1 starting at 12:10 p.m. and Game 2 at 5:40 p.m.It's been a great comeback for Canario, who is the 14th-ranked prospect in the Cubs' system according to MLB.com, after he suffere...

Glens Falls Big Brothers Big Sisters wins award

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:26 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters got a sizable send-up by its national organization this week. Glens Falls-based Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks has been named Agency of the Year among the nonprofit's small and midsize agencies. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The Glens Falls office serves a wide area with only five full-time employees. In 2022, the chapter served 463 children, with 200 on the waitlist. Chapter CEO Bill Moon anticipates that they'll be able to serve 500 children this year, but the list of kids still in need stretches further.“Small markets have a lot of innovation and we need to start harnessing and embracing that. These awards are a wonderful recognition of our staff and what we’ve been able to achieve,” said Moon. “Awards are great, but we’re looking to call more attention to the needs of our youth and to bring more volunteers and donors into the agency.”The...

Pet food drive in Hudson with WBPM and CGHS/SPCA

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:26 GMT

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Calling all pet owners! A pet food drive will be held on Saturday, September 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hudson Shop-Rite at 351 Fairview Avenue. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The pet food drive will be held in collaboration with 92.9/96.5 WBPM and the Columbia Greene-Humane Society/SPCA (CGHS/SPCA) Pet Food Bank. Bill Williams, mid-day host on WBPM 92.9/96.5, will be in attendance as well. The Food Bank is available to any family that is having trouble feeding their pets because of financial hardship. CGHS/SPCA gives away 50,000 lbs. of free food every year.

The Taco Shop opening in Glenville

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:26 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Glenville is getting a new restaurant. The Taco Shop is coming to the former Stewart's Shop at 710 Saratoga Road. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The eatery is a project by restauranteur and executive chef James Fronk, his wife Jessica Fronk, and friends Sean McKenna and Jennifer McKenna. Fronk also owns The Front Street Social Club in Ballston Spa.Fronk is a Glenville native. He moved to California for two decades where he met his wife and opened two restaurants. After closing those restaurants, Fronk moved back to the area in 2017. Jumpin’ Jack’s in Scotia closing for the 2023 season His wife's parents are from Mexico, so they were immersed in the culture and the food. "I wanted to honor my wife being here in New York," said Fronk. "There's not a lot of good Mexican food here. I really wanted to put something in Glenville."The building went through some renovations with Sean being a professional painter a...

NYSP to increase patrols throughout Labor Day weekend to combat impaired, reckless driving

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:26 GMT

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Ahead of Labor Day weekend, New York State Police are warning drivers of increased patrols to combat drunk, impaired, and reckless driving. Troopers say the enforcement period will begin on Friday and run through Monday, September 4. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to NYSP, the Labor Day holiday and weekend usually means increased and heavy traffic throughout the state. They say this traffic results in more crashes, injuries, and fatalities.Sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols can be expected for drivers to see by State Police and local law enforcement agencies. Standard marked NYSP vehicles, as well as specialty Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement vehicles will be used during the crackdown to be able to easily identify drivers who are violating the law.Troopers say the CITE vehicles help them spot driving violations. They add the vehicles to blend into everyday traffic but are unmistakable as...

Police make 6 notable DWI arrests in Capital Region

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:26 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Between the 23rd and 30th of August, State Troopers made six notable DWI arrests around the Capital Region. All six drivers recorded blood alcohol levels more than twice the legal limit. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! State Troopers reported three DWI arrests on the night of August 23. The first arrest was made following a two-car crash on I-87 in Chestertown. One of the drivers, Logan R. Mitchell, 26, of Schroon, was arrested for DWI and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. Mitchell recorded a 0.18% BAC, issued tickets returnable to the Chestertown Town Court, and was released to a sober third party. Two occupants in the other vehicle were transported to the Glens Falls Hospital for medical evaluation.Later that night, State Troopers responded to a disturbance at a home on Ballston Avenue in Ballston. Police arrested Kysha Troung, 31, who reportedly drove a vehicle in an impaired state. Troung recorded a ...

Bud Light unveils 'Tigers Back' bottle, celebrating the 2023 college football season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Bud Light is introducing its latest bottle, called the "Tigers Back," inspired by the 2023 college football season. This beverage will be exclusively available to Mizzou fans aged 21 and over in the Columbia area at participating retailers.Each can features a QR code that fans can scan, offering them a chance to win a private jet flyover experience at any game of their choice, along with limited edition Fanatics team merchandise to show their school pride this season.Bud Light provided photo Hundreds of flimsy stop signs failing across St. Louis Bud Light is proud to continue its sponsorship of over 50 college football teams. Additionally, on Friday, October 20th, in Columbia, Bud Light is hosting the Bud Light Backyard Tour: College Edition, inviting fans aged 21 and over to enjoy cold beer and a free live performance by Ship Wrek before the big game between the University of South Carolina and the University of Missouri. For more details on the performance, visit bud...

St. Louis teachers shine as finalists for 2024 Missouri Teacher of the Year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Two teachers from the St. Louis region have advanced to the finalist stage as nominees for the 2024 Missouri Teacher of the Year award. This program highlights the crucial role that outstanding teachers play in their students' lives.On August 31, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced the finalists for Regional Teachers of the Year who are competing for the prestigious 2024 Missouri Teacher of the Year award. Hundreds of flimsy stop signs failing across St. Louis The selection process started with 34 regional teachers who represented each of Missouri’s nine Regional Professional Development Center areas. The winners, finalists, semi-finalists, and Regional Teachers of the Year will receive recognition during an event on October 16. The newly crowned Missouri Teacher of the Year will also have the honor of representing the state as the nominee for the 2024 National Teacher of the Year.Last year, Christina Andrade Melly, an English Language Arts t...