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Daniel DePetris: The U.S. war on terror continues. We just don’t talk about it

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:14:24 GMT

At a time when the Biden administration has its hands full trying to reverse Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and manage a U.S.-China relationship stuck in the doldrums, America’s vast, lethal counterterrorism machine continues to be in high gear.The U.S. intelligence community, in close partnership with America’s special operators, are tracking and hunting down terrorists in several countries — Syria and Somalia, most especially — with such regularity that it barely makes a dent in the news cycle anymore.You can be forgiven for thinking the decades-long war on terrorism was declared officially over the moment the Biden administration withdrew U.S. troops from Afghanistan in August 2021. President Joe Biden seemed to indicate just that a month later when he addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York. “I stand here today, for the first time in 20 years, with the United States not at war,” Biden said during his first speech to the w...

St. Paul district plans East African magnet school to compete with charters

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:14:24 GMT

In fall 2021, St. Paul Public Schools angered nearby families with East African roots by announcing plans to close Highwood Hills Elementary due to low enrollment.Two years later, Highwood Hills remains open, and the school district is preparing to open a new school in Frogtown specifically targeted to immigrants from Somali, Ethiopia and surrounding countries.The new pre-K-5 school, for now called East African Elementary Magnet School, was born out of conversations with people connected to Highwood Hills.“You have listened and have heard the voices of our East African families,” the school’s principal, Abdisalam Adam, told Superintendent Joe Gothard during a news conference Tuesday, promising the school will be “a shining star fostering unity within the diversity of East African heritages.”Superintendent Joe Gothard announces plans to open an East African magnet school in fall 2023 during a news conference May 16, 2023 outside the former Jackson Elementary school in St. Paul. (Josh...

Suspect pleads guilty in multi-state theft operation

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:14:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Monday, Pashton Rifiqie, 28, of Schenectady, pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Second Degree. The plea satisfies the indictment, which included three counts of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the indictment, Rifiqie stole over $3,000 worth of property from the Perfume Corner Kiosk and over $6,000 worth of property from the "Banyer by Piercing Pagoda" Kiosk at the Colonie Center Mall in June 2022. Rifiqie was also accused of having over $50,000 worth of stolen property on February 16, 2023. Sentencing is scheduled for July 20. Rifiqie will also have to pay full restitution and no-contact orders of protection will be issued on behalf of all victims.

Changes to nurse training requirements signed into law

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:14:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--New York State is projected to a face a shortage of almost 40,000 nurses by 2030."Right now to become a nurse in the state of New York, you have to have clinical placement— placement in a hospital setting," explained Governor Kathy Hochul. "That’s great. Sounds good. I’m sure it worked at one point. It can be tough right now for schools to find the ability to place people. A lot of logistics involved and it’s basically less convenient for people. So yes it’s a good way, but it’s not the only way."Another way— signing a law allowing students complete one third of their clinical training through simulation experiences."It allows students to provide healthcare on a simulated patient it offers more opportunities to be in even more intense situations and scenarios that might not even occur in a clinical environment," said Hochul. "Think about that, you have everything thrown at you, you may or may not if you’re dealing with real people. In that sense it’s really an...

Lake George CSD sees three paths for new nickname

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:14:24 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Lake George Central School District is joining in the statewide effort to move on from indigenous mascots and logos in New York schools. Last week, the school Board of Education met to talk about what's next for the former "Warriors." Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "We worked really closely with our Student Advisory Committee in our last meeting," said Lake George High School Principal Fran Cocozza, at the board's meeting on May 9. "We spent the majority of the time talking about what they want for proposed next steps. They felt passionately that this should be a student-forward process - that students should be at the forefront of this - and one of the first things we talked about was getting in front of the students of Lake George."Members of the Student Advisory Committee came before the board to talk about their work. The student group met twice in April, first to talk about Native American...

New Siena poll: Hochul's ratings down

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:14:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- A recent Siena poll evaluated how New Yorkers feel about Governor Kathy Hochul, the state budget and the United States Supreme Court. According to that poll, 48% of New Yorkers feel the state is heading in the wrong direction, 42% say we’re on track and 11% have no opinion. And when it comes to the Governor, her favorability ratings are plummeting."Right now, 40% of New Yorkers say they have a favorable view of Kathy Hochul, 45% plurality say they have an unfavorable view," explained Steven Greenberg, pollster with Siena College Research Institute. Greenberg said along with favorability, 50% of New Yorkers think Hochul is doing a good job, but those numbers have gone down in recent polls. "Which has got to be concerning to the Hochul's folks because in a year and a half, in a state where 50 percent of the voters are democrats, never once has Hochul had 50% of voters having a favorable view of her and right now she’s struggling to keep favorable number in the 4...

Football recruiting: 4-star athlete in 2024 class commits to CU Buffs

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:14:24 GMT

One of the top football recruits in the country for the 2024 class has committed to Colorado.On Tuesday, Aaron Butler, a four-star athlete from Calabasas (Calif.) High School announced his verbal pledge to the Buffs.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | CU Buffs to open football season on FOX’s Big Noon Saturday College Sports | CU Buffs to open football season on FOX’s Big Noon Saturday College Sports | Chance for fresh start prompted Brendan Gant to leave Florida State for CU Buffs College Sports | Keeler: Ex-CU Buffs coach Mike Sanford on Coach Prime, transfers, recruiting: “Not every single kid on that team was a 1-11 person.” College Sports | Recapping spring transfer additions for CU Buffs football Considered an elite prospect at cornerback and receiver, Butler is likely to play on offense at CU. He is rated as the No. 95 overall prospect in the country for the 2024 class by the 247Spo...

Lauren Boebert files for divorce from husband

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:14:24 GMT

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert is divorcing her husband, Jayson Boebert, who has shared a portion of the congresswoman’s spotlight and controversy during her time in politics.Boebert, of Silt, announced the impending divorce Tuesday “with a heavy weight on my heart.”“I am grateful for our years of marriage together and for our beautiful children,” Boebert said in a statement, asking for privacy. “I’ve always been faithful in my marriage, and I believe strongly in marriage, which makes this announcement that much more difficult.”Related ArticlesPolitics | Complaint alleges Lauren Boebert misused campaign money ahead of 2022 election Politics | Letters: Cruel joke? Boebert would make AR-15 the “national gun.” Politics | Colorado elected officials across political spectrum want to be allowed to block people on social media Politics | Opinion: Faux outrage over Lauren Boebert’s school visit deserves derision Pol...

Recalled Gerber baby formula was sent to U.S. retailers after recall began, wholesaler says

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:14:24 GMT

This photo released by the U.S Food and Drug Administration on March 17, 2023, shows Gerber Good Start SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula. (U.S Food and Drug Administration via AP)NEW YORK — An infant formula recalled over potential bacteria contamination was distributed to retailers across eight states after the recall began, according to a release published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week.Perrigo Co. issued a voluntary March recall of certain lots of its Gerber Good Start SoothePro Powdered Infant Formula “out of an abundance of caution” due to the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii, a germ that can cause serious or deadly infections in infants.The recall includes Gerber Good Start formula manufactured between Jan. 2 and Jan. 18 at the Perrigo’s Eau Claire, Wisconsin, facility. The recalled formula was sold in three different sizes at retailers nationwide, according to a March 17 recall notice.Cooperative food wholesaler Associated Wholesale Groce...

Investigation underway after man shot dead in Compton

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:14:24 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating after a man was found shot dead in Compton Tuesday morning.Deputies located the man around 10:55 a.m. on the 200 block of W. Rosecrans Avenue.Details about his wounds were not clear, but he was pronounced dead at the scene, the Sheriff's Department said. The man's identity has not yet been released.Video from Sky5 showed deputies blocking off the entrance to a convenience store in a shopping center, although it's unclear if the shooting took place inside a business.Additional details are being withheld and it's unclear at this time if investigators have a suspect description.The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be submitted online or by calling 800-222-8477.