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First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID, President Biden's results negative so far

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:50:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Monday but is experiencing only mild symptoms, her spokeswoman said.President Joe Biden was tested for the virus following his wife's positive test, but his results were negative. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the president would continue testing regularly and would be monitored for symptoms.Jill Biden will remain at the couple's home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for the time being, communications director Elizabeth Alexander said. The first lady had planned to start the new school year Tuesday at Northern Virginia Community College, where she teaches English and writing. Biden to nominate longtime aide to UNESCO: report Due to her condition, she was working with school officials to arrange substitute teachers for her classes, Alexander said.The first lady had traveled with her husband to Florida on Saturday to inspect the damage from Hurricane Idalia. President Biden then spent pa...

GasBuddy: Avg. Alb. prices drop 1.1 cents over last week

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:50:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Average gasoline prices in Albany have fallen 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.91/g on Tuesday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 546 stations in Albany. Prices in Albany are 2.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 13.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 9.6 cents in the last week and stands at $4.435 per gallon. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Albany was priced at $3.63/g Sunday, while the most expensive was $4.09/g, a difference of 46.0 cents per gallon. The lowest price in the state Sunday was $3.25/g while the highest was $4.79/g, a difference of $1.54/g.The national average price of gasoline has fallen 1.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.77/g Tuesday. The national average is down 4.4 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 2.1 cents per gallon...

Water main break in Queensbury

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:50:00 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A water main break in Queensbury has shut down the western portion of the intersection at State Route 9 and State Route 254 to traffic. All traffic through the intersection will be extremely limited due to the extensive damage on the roadway. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The Warren County Sheriff's Office is on the scene assisting the New York State Department of Transportation and the Town of Queensbury Water Department. The road closure is expected to be in place for an extended period of time.

Great Danes defense corrects missed plays at Marshall

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:50:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Great Danes have begun to regroup after suffering their first loss of the season to Marshall over the weekend. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! It's not easy pushing an FBS team to the limit but that's what UAlbany did until Marshall found their way in the second half. Despite the Great Danes struggling to make certain plays down the stretch, they're reshifting their focus on how they can grow from this experience. Helping to lead that charge is senior linebacker Dylan Kelly who led the Great Danes in tackles with 12. "Defensively the first half was just obviously shutting out an FBS school like them is obviously great but just the second half, the third quarter really just struggled for us I think we got too ahead of ourselves," Kelly said. "We weren't fitting our gaps we weren't making the tackles and I could say for myself I was just missing a lot of tackles that were key."UAlbany now shifts its attention...

Digital Journey: Take a virtual tour of the European Parliament  

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:50:00 GMT

Unable to visit the European Parliament in Brussels or Strasbourg in person? Take the Parliament's new Digital Journey. Free and available in all 24 official EU languages, embark on the digital journey to the European Parliament and experience the Parliament in 360°, become an MEP and discover the history of the EU.1. Experience the European Parliament in 360°Take a 360° virtual tour of the Parliament in Brussels and Strasbourg, discover the people and the buildings and find out how you can make your voice heard. Meet MEPs and gain a deeper understanding of their work at the heart of EU politics. Enjoy interactive surroundings, multimedia content and activities.2. Be a virtual MEPTry your hand at being an MEP with the help of virtual reality. Take on challenges that will immerse you in how MEPs and Parliament work. You will even have the chance to vote in the plenary session in Strasbourg - virtually, of course.3. Virtual tour of the House of European HistoryFind out about the EU’s ...

Bridge: Sept. 5, 2023

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:50:00 GMT

“The man’s an opportunist,” Cy the Cynic grumbled in the club lounge. “He would pat me on the back, then bill me for a massage.”Cy was talking about Ed, our best player, who consistently takes Cy’s money in penny games.Cy showed me today’s deal from a team match. Both Souths played at four hearts, and West led the nine of spades.“When my teammate was South,” the Cynic said, “he ruffed, took dummy’s A-K of trumps, unblocked the A-K of diamonds, ruffed a spade and took the queen of trumps. Unfortunately, West discarded. When declarer led a high diamond, East ruffed and led the king of clubs (!) to dummy’s ace, and South lost the rest. Down two.”SEVEN TRUMPS“I led the nine of spades at my table,” Cy went on. “Ed was declarer. He ruffed and took the A-K of diamonds, but then he cashed the ace of clubs and crossruffed spades and diamonds. He scored all seven of his trumps, plus three side-suit...

Horoscopes Sept. 5, 2023: Michael Keaton, now is the time to play your hand

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:50:00 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jade Payton, 31; Kat Graham, 34; Rose McGowan, 50; Michael Keaton, 72.Happy Birthday: Take a walk down memory lane and you’ll get a reminder that can change how you manage your time this year. Be open to the alterations around you and look for opportunities to make the most out of whatever situation you encounter. Don’t hesitate because you think you aren’t ready; now is the time to play your hand and put your dreams, hopes and wishes first. Your numbers are 2, 14, 23, 27, 34, 38, 42.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Contact someone with insight into something you want to pursue. Ask how much time, effort and money are at stake before you sign up or make promises you may not want to keep. Nurture a meaningful relationship and you’ll get help reaching your goal. 4 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take care of business and build an excellent reputation. Being responsible and doing what you say will turn you into the go-to person among your ...

Ask Amy: Things got out of hand at the party. Was my reaction unreasonable?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:50:00 GMT

Dear Amy: I would like to get your take on a recent incident at a dinner party.The hosts of the party had out-of-town guests who brought their dog with them. The dog proceeded to hump everyone at the party.I asked the male owner if he would put the dog somewhere away from the guests. He gave me a one-word answer: no.I then asked the female owner to do something, and she ignored me.At one point my sister was shouting, “Get off me!” and I finally snapped and told the female owner, “Your dog is obnoxious.”She replied, “You can’t speak to me that way, you are not my mother.” She then went crying to the hostess, saying she was going to leave.My older sister and I had words with her and then left the party.None of the other guests said a word.We are no longer invited when this couple is in town with the dog.I do not socialize with the hosts of the party anymore. They placated this couple at the expense of the guests.Did I overreact?– DoggoneDear Doggone: Wow – what a night! What a glitter...

Harriette Cole: I was drinking with new friends, and I regret telling this story

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:50:00 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I hung out with some relatively new friends last weekend. We got to drinking champagne, and the stories started flowing.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: My hobby scares my girlfriend, but she doesn’t like to be left out Advice | Harriette Cole: Why shouldn’t I live with my friend’s ex? Advice | Harriette Cole: Was I rude to this woman I passed in the restaurant? Advice | Harriette Cole: I hoped I was wrong about my son’s girlfriend. I wasn’t. Advice | Harriette Cole: My son needs discipline, and I’m thinking about the military It turns out that we have a couple of mutual friends — including my first true love. I can’t believe it, but I told them details about how we broke up and how much I still care for him. Never mind the fact that I am married to someone else and have been for decades.I’m not trying to get with this old flam...

2023 NFC West preview

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:50:00 GMT

49ers 11-6There’s an audible creaking noise in San Francisco. Like the sound of a window closing.Brock Purdy will be QB1 in San Fran with Trey Lance going from third overall pick to third string QB — in Dallas. But with the way things went last year, the Niners might miss Lance at some point.Even with a championship-caliber defense and an anticipated Brandon Aiyuk breakout to aid a loaded offense, I don’t think Purdy is a Super Bowl-winning quarterback. Furthermore, the Dave Preston corollary comes into play in the major way, as the Niners play four games on the East Coast with a 1 p.m. kickoff (including a late-season tilt in Washington) and four teams coming off their bye.This is still the best team in a bad division but don’t be surprised if there’s a loud slam in the Bay Area come playoff time.Seahawks 9-8Seattle took many by surprise in 2022, and while Geno Smith and Bobby Wagner (yes, again) won’t sneak up on anybody this year, I have the Seahawks...