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5 things to know this Wednesday, November 15

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Wednesday! According to Meteorologists Jill Szwed and Matt Mackie, high pressure in control along the coast of the Northeast keeps us bright these next couple of days, allowing for a nice mid-November warm-up. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! New York City Mayor Eric Adams believes the Amtrak train service will be partially back up and running by Thursday. Services between Albany and New York City were suspended due to structure issues with a privately owned, non-Amtrak garage located above the Empire Line tracks in New York City. Meanwhile, the Stewart’s store at the corner of Manning Boulevard and Central Avenue is closing on Thursday, November 16. Stewart’s Shops Corp. made the announcement on Tuesday, citing an increase in public safety concerns at that location. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning. 1. Amtrak service to Albany to return this ...

Ask Amy: A marriage is threatened by diagnosis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:54 GMT

Dear Amy: I suffered an injury that caused internal bleeding. This gave me severe anemia, which I was unaware I had.I was unknowingly battling its symptoms of depression and anxiety before being diagnosed.I had no idea what was happening to me. I had no mental health struggles my whole life (I’m 45) until this medical condition changed my behavior considerably.My wife of almost 20 years left me before I was diagnosed.After diagnosis, doctors were able to stop the blood loss. The anemia and its symptoms went away, and I returned to my normal self.I was sure my wife would reconcile with our family after my diagnosis, but instead she said I was using the illness as an excuse for my behavior. She does not understand it was the cause.She doesn’t understand these symptoms went away once the illness was successfully treated, and believes I am permanently mentally ill.She believes the illness brought out my true personality, when that is not true at all. What happened was a complete a...

Commissioners Schmit and Breton to discuss workers' rights in the age of AI at the 2023 European Employment and Social Rights Forum

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:54 GMT

On 16 and 17 November, Jobs and Social Rights Commissioner Nicolas Schmit and Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton (pictured) will attend the second edition of the European Employment and Social Rights Forum. The theme of this year's Forum is the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the world of work. The #EUSocialForum is Europe's largest event on employment and social affairs. It brings together policymakers, business leaders, industry experts, social partners, civil society, and academia to discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by technology and AI.On 16 November, Commissioner Schmit will participate in the session on EU policy and the regulation of AI, exploring how to ensure workers' rights are protected with the rise in algorithmic management, and how EU policies can encourage a human-centred approach to AI. On 17 November, he will be part of a joint panel with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, discussing how investments in skills and ...

Four-bedroom home sells for $2.4 million in Danville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:54 GMT

212 Murcia Court – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 200 block of Murcia Court in Danville has new owners. The 3,460-square-foot property, built in 1995, was sold on Nov. 2, 2023. The $2,375,000 purchase price works out to $686 per square foot. This single-story house boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and four baths. The home’s outer structure has tiles on the roof. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with forced air heating and central A/C. Additionally, the house includes an attached three-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage. The property’s backyard showcases a pool.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:In May 2023, a 2,183-square-foot home on Marseille Court in Danville sold for $1,802,000, a price per square foot of $825. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 3,013-square-foot home on the 200 block of Murcia Court in Danville sold in November 2022, for $2,200,000...

Crown Crafts: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:54 GMT

GONZALES, La. (AP) — GONZALES, La. (AP) — Crown Crafts Inc. (CRWS) on Wednesday reported net income of $1.8 million in its fiscal second quarter.The Gonzales, Louisiana-based company said it had profit of 18 cents per share.The maker of children’s products posted revenue of $24.1 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CRWS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CRWSSource

India superstar Virat Kohli makes history at Cricket World Cup with record 50th ODI century

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:54 GMT

MUMBAI, India (AP) — India superstar Virat Kohli hit his record 50th century in one-day internationals at the Cricket World Cup on Wednesday, surpassing the mark he shared with countryman Sachin Tendulkar.Kohli raised his arms aloft then sank to his knees and bowed to the fans with his helmet off after reaching three figures in the semifinal match against New Zealand at the Wankhede stadium. He was 100 not out after facing 106 balls in a virtually chanceless innings.The 35-year-old Kohli, nicknamed “The King” in India and arguably the world’s most famous cricketer, was appearing his 279th match in ODIs after making his debut in the 50-over format in 2008.It was his third hundred at this World Cup, which he is making his own. He finished the group stage as the top run-scorer in the tournament with 594 and averaging exactly 99.___AP cricket: https://apnews.com/hub/cricketSource

A key US spy tool will lapse at year’s end unless Congress and the White House can cut a deal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:54 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — With just seven weeks until the end of the year, the Biden administration is running out of time to win the reauthorization of a spy program it says is vital to preventing terrorism, catching spies and disrupting cyberattacks. The tool, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, will expire at the end of December unless the White House and Congress can cut a deal and resolve an unusually vexing debate that has yielded unlikely alliances at the intersection of privacy and national security. Without the program, administration officials warn, the government won’t be able to collect crucial intelligence overseas. But civil liberties advocates from across the political spectrum say the law as it stands now infringes on the privacy of ordinary Americans and insist that changes are needed before the program is reauthorized.“Renewing this law before it expires is among the most consequential national security decisions we face as a country,” Assistant...

Target: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:54 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Target Corp. (TGT) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $971 million.On a per-share basis, the Minneapolis-based company said it had net income of $2.10.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 15 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.48 per share.The retailer posted revenue of $25.4 billion in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Thirteen analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $25.24 billion.For the current quarter ending in January, Target expects its per-share earnings to range from $1.90 to $2.60._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TGT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TGTSource

Target reports better-than-expected 3Q profits but is still wresting with a sales malaise

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:54 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Target on Wednesday reported better-than-expected profits in its third quarter, benefiting from its efforts to hold down costs. Revenue slipped more than 4%, however, with customers absorbing higher costs from inflation as the holiday shopping season nears. The Minneapolis retailer has been trying to right itself after loading up with too much inventory last summer. And now, a surge in prices for everything from food to gasoline, although easing, is taking a bigger chunk out of shoppers’ paychecks.“It’s clear that consumers have been remarkably resilient,” CEO Brian Cornell told reporters Tuesday. “Yet in our research, things like uncertainty, caution and managing a budget are top of mind.”Target reported third-quarter profit of $971 million, or $2.10 per share. That compares with $712 million, or $1.54 per share, in the year-ago period. Revenue fell 4.2% to $25.4 billion from $26.52 billion in the year-ago period.Analysts were expecting a profit of...

Portugal squad depleted for European qualifying games against Liechtenstein and Iceland

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:54 GMT

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Four players initially called up by coach Roberto Martínez will not be available for Portugal’s European qualifying games against Liechtenstein on Thursday and Iceland three days later.Pepe, Rafael Leão and Nelson Semedo were out because of injuries, while Diogo Dalot was released because his wife is due to give birth.Martínez called up Raphael Guerreiro to replace Semedo, and João Mário for Dalot. Martínez did not replace Leão and Pepe.Portugal has won all of its eight qualifiers in Group J and has already secured a spot at the 2024 European Championship in Germany.Martínez’s squad includes forwards João Félix and Cristiano Ronaldo. ___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource