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Hundreds dead as Cyclone Freddy wrecks Malawi, Mozambique

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:26:24 GMT

BLANTYRE, Malawi — The devastating Tropical Cyclone Freddy which has ripped through southern Africa in a rare second landfall has killed at least 216 people in Malawi and Mozambique since Saturday night, with the death toll expected to rise.Heavy rains that triggered floods and mudslides have killed 199 people in Malawi, authorities said Tuesday. President Lazarus Chakwera declared a “state of disaster” in the country’s southern region and the now-ravaged commercial capital, Blantyre. Some 19,000 people in the south of the nation have been displaced, according to Malawi’s disaster management directorate.“Power and communications are down in many affected areas, hindering aid operations,” said Stephane Dujarric, the U.N. Secretary General’s spokesperson at a press briefing Tuesday afternoon. The most affected regions remain inaccessible so the full extent of the damage is so far unknown.Reports from Mozambique’s disaster institute on Tuesday confirmed that 17 people have died in the ...

Jiminy Peak closing Tuesday due to power outage

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:26:24 GMT

HANCOCK, Mass. (NEWS10) -- Due to a power outage, Jiminy Peak will be closing on Tuesday. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to an online statement, they plan on reopening Wednesday morning at 9.

VPD: Cars vandalized at Rutland Airport

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:26:24 GMT

RUTLAND, Vt. (NEWS10) -- Vermont State Police are asking the public for help after cars were reportedly vandalized at the Rutland Airport. Police say the incident happened on Tuesday at 8:23 p.m. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say they found several cars parked in the long-term parking area vandalized. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Rutland Barracks at (802) 773-9101.

1,600+ outages as Glens Falls weathers the storm

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:26:24 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - On Tuesday morning, the forecast for Glens Falls climbed from 8-12 inches upwards to 12-16. Plows carved their way through downtown streets to keep things clear, as flakes came down thick and fast, with wet, heavy accumulation throughout the city. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! National Grid's outage map reported 1,690 customers without power in the area as of about midday, across west Glens Falls along Broad Street and Sherman Avenue. The window of outages also reached across the Hudson River bridge to parts of South Glens Falls, along Main Street to its fork with Fort Edward Road and Saratoga Avenue.Snow tapered off to a pause around noon on Tuesday, but not without leaving a footprint on the city, which declared a snow emergency on Monday night, to last until 8 a.m. Wednesday morning. On Tuesday morning, a couple trees came down on Warren Street - one by McDonald Street, another by Roger...

$5M awarded in funding for NY affordable housing and development

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:26:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Over $5M in federal funding was announced on Tuesday to develop and preserve affordable housing, as well as invest in community development efforts across New York. $227,000 will go toward Troy Rehabilitation and Improvement Program, Inc., $359,000 will go towards Hudson River Housing Inc., $366,000 will go towards RUPCO, Inc., and $147,000 will go toward the Housing Assistance Program of Essex County, Inc. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Skyrocketing housing costs have put homeownership out of reach for too many New Yorkers,” said Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. “This funding will help develop and preserve desperately needed affordable housing units across our state and counsel families through the process of buying their homes. I’m proud to be announcing this funding today and I’ll keep fighting to make affordable housing accessible for all.” “Every New Yorker deserves access to safe affordable ...

Atomic Wings in Guilderland offering freebies to celebrate grand reopening

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:26:24 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Atomic Wings, a chicken joint with locations around the United States, has announced its grand re-opening celebration. According to the Atomic Wings Facebook page, the celebration is slated for Saturday, March 25 at noon. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Atomic Wings opened at 1704 Western Avenue in April 2019. The eatery later temporarily closed but has now reopened.On grand reopening day, Atomic Wings said they will be passing out free boneless chicken samples with Awesome Sause to those waiting in line. Other freebies include:The first 10 guests will get a free order of five piece traditional wings each month for a year A free order of traditional wings (five pieces) to the first 100 guests in lineA free order of boneless wings (five pieces) for the next 100 guests in lineAn all-day raffle for a chance to win a PlayStation 5Buy one order of boneless wings and get one free all grand reopen...

Albany Airport: 27 departures canceled as of 11:40 a.m.

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:26:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany International Airport has canceled more flight departures due to the severe weather storm. A total of 27 flight departures have been canceled as of 11:40 p.m. Anyone flying can check the status of their flight online. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Airlines have been notifying ticketed passengers of cancellations and expected delays since the beginning of this week to make them aware of if anyone needs to make changes.

Two teens accused of carjacking, then south St. Louis robberies

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:26:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Two teenagers accused in a carjacking and multiple robberies Monday in south St. Louis are behind bars. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has not disclosed the identities of the suspects, but noted both were 18-year-old men. Top story: Deadline for Kim Gardner to respond to ousting effort today Around 2:30 p.m. Monday, a woman had left the YMCA in the 900 block of Holly Hills Avenue when one of the two suspects approached her and held her at gunpoint. The victim screamed, and the suspects eventually took off in a white Kia Forte. While investigating, police determined that the Kia had been stolen and linked to a robbery in the 5300 block of Macklind Avenue near The Laundry Basket. Officers later tracked down the Kia at a Midwest Petroleum gas station lot in the 2100 block of Chouteau Avenue. Police arrested two teens after they were observed leaving the convenience store. One of the teens reportedly spat in an officer's face upon arrest. Trending: Cardin...

Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:26:24 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Most Japanese couldn't recognize Lars Nootbaar a few weeks ago, before the World Baseball Classic opened. Few could even pronounce his name or spell it in English or Japanese.He's becoming a household word in Japan, and fans are singing the praises of the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder at the Tokyo Dome, where he went 5 for 11 with two RBIs during Japan's 3-0 start.The impromptu song lyrics have anointed Nootbaar as a Samurai and refer to him by his middle name — Tatsuji — which is his grandfather’s name. He’s playing with Japan because of his mother’s roots, the first non-Japan-born player chosen for the national team by ancestry.Hundreds now arrive at the Dome wielding pepper grinders, which has become his trademark with the Cardinals. Fans hold up signs calling Nootbaar an “American-born Samurai," and his teammates address him by his Japanese nickname “Tachan.” Trending: Cardinals to hold $3.14 flash sale today Cardinals teammate Tommy Edman is playing in Tokyo wit...

Coors Light debuts beer-flavored popsicles for March Madness

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:26:24 GMT

This one’s for the kids who grew up on Otter Pops.On Tuesday, Molson Coors Beverage Co. debuted Coors-icles, a line of frozen beer popsicles that look just like the aforementioned children’s treat. These pops won’t give you a buzz though, since they’re nonalcoholic.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Denver-born Blue Moon beer forces its way into Super Bowl ad Restaurants, Food and Drink | Coors Light releasing Colorado Avalanche beer made with “champions ice” from Ball Arena Restaurants, Food and Drink | Molson Coors teases its first Super Bowl commercial in 34 years While popsicles are traditionally a summer snack, Coors Light released theirs to pair with March Madness – “to make sure fans 21+ stay chill when things get heated,” per an announcement. (Even though Coors-icles do not contain alcohol, they’re “intended” for folks of drinking age, the beverage company said.) The college basketball t...