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Father of imprisoned reporter Evan Gershkovich calls on world leaders to urge Russia to free him

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:44 GMT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The father of imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich called on world leaders meeting at the United Nations next week to stand up for freedom of the press and urge Russia to release him.Mikhail Gershkovich came to U.N. headquarters with his wife and daughter at the invitation of U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Wednesday to spotlight his son’s nearly six months in a Russian prison on charges of espionage, which the Journal’s lawyers call “patently false.”Their appearance came a day after the paper’s lawyers asked the U.N. Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to urgently issue an opinion that Evan has been arbitrarily detained by Russia on the false charges. The request says “Russia has failed to produce a shred of evidence in support of its accusations” since the 31-year-old journalist was arrested on March 29 on a reporting trip to the city of Yekaterinburg, almost 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) east of Moscow.Mikhail Gershkovi...

Family tied up, held at gunpoint during alleged home robbery in California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:44 GMT

(KTLA) — A family in Orange County, California was held at gunpoint earlier this week by four armed robbers who allegedly broke into their home, used a stun gun on one of the victims, tied them up, and demanded to know where they kept their valuables, authorities announced Tuesday.  Officers with the Westminster Police Department responded to the 8900 block of Pebble Beach Circle on Sept. 11 around 10:40 p.m. after a woman called 911 and whispered that she needed help.  When police arrived at the residence, they spotted four male suspects armed with handguns running from the home.  One of the suspects, now identified as 29-year-old Banning resident Danny Sommay, was taken into custody outside the residence after throwing his firearm over a brick wall. The gun, a 9mm handgun, was recovered and found to be loaded and had been reported stolen, a Westminster Police news release stated.  K-9 Yoda helps catch escaped Pennsylvania inmate Inside the home, police found five victi...

Silver Alert discontinued for 75-year-old woman in San Antonio

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:44 GMT

SAN ANTONIO (KXAN) -- A Silver Alert was discontinued shortly before 7 p.m. Wednesday for a 75-year-old woman.The woman was previously last seen Monday in San Antonio, and the Silver Alert was then discontinued Wednesday.No other details were released after the alert was discontinued.

The White Bear Avenue Parade is back on after four years

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:44 GMT

Despite financial difficulties, the White Bear Avenue Parade is back.It has been four years since the East Side St. Paul parade last took place. In 2020 and 2021, the parade was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And in 2022, financial concerns were the main reason for its cancellation, according to Lisa Theis, executive director of the Greater East Side Community Council.The biggest cause of financial stress was paying for the St. Paul Police Department to provide security.“We used to pay about $5,000 … but this year it’s about $14,000,” Theis said.Recent policy changes have required event organizers to provide the overtime pay for every officer “from commander to lieutenant,” Theis said.These nearly tripled expenses were the main cause for Theis and the business association to decide on shortening the parade route. The route has typically started going north up White Bear Avenue from Ivy Avenue before ending at Aldrich Arena. This year, the parade will be starting at Sherwood ...

Guilty pleas in fatal Richmondville shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:44 GMT

RICHMONDVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two people have admitted to killing a 21-year-old man inside a Richmondville home in 2022.The Schoharie County District Attorney's Office said Devon Hunter and Jeffrey McGough plead guilty to the charges of Manslaughter, Robbery, and Aggravated Cruelty to Animals. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Connor Delaney, 21, was shot and killed inside a home on Hite Road in January 2022. A dog was also killed.Sentencing is scheduled for November.

Cannabis rollout delays causing financial woes to farmers and retailers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:44 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A Cannabis Control Board hearing in Albany this week made it clear that the delay in the cannabis rollout has caused financial hardships for some business owners and farmers.“We spent our son’s college tuition, and there’s people who spent millions of dollars…we are trying to hold on,” one advocate said during Tuesday’s hearing. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Some legal experts like Ryan McCall, Deputy Cannabis Practice Chair for Tully Rinckey PLLC, said that farmers have been struggling the most since they have a lot of inventory with not enough places to sell what they’ve grown.“Right now, the most marginalized class is the farmers,” McCall said. “The people who were one of the original people who were able to get the license and really kick off New York State Cannabis.”Thomas Marcellino, part-owner of Amsterdam Cannabis, said he has already hired employees but hasn’t been able to offer them a start date due to the...

Hops & Harvest Festival brews in Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:44 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Fall is coming around the corner with the Hops and Harvest Festival and there is a lot going on behind the taps. For these brews, it all starts local.“We source all our ingredients for the cider from the farm. We also grow hops on the farm for our beer," said Co-owner of Indian Ladder Farms, Dietrich Gehring. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! The farm first planted their hops three years ago. While New York State ranks second in the country for the number of breweries and distilleries according to Empire State Development, Gehring says this investment is not risk-free. “It can be a little challenging to figure out what to plant and when and what will fall in and out of favor.”And not everything goes to plan. Freezes and floods hit farms hard in Massachusetts and Vermont at different times this year. New York was no exception. Massachusetts farm fatigue due to freeze and flood “We consider ourselves fairly lucky. Some ...

Doctor offers guidance amid healthcare worker shortage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:44 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New Yorkers will be able to get the new COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the week, according to state officials. A Capital Region doctor explains the new shot comes at a crucial time for overwhelmed and understaffed healthcare facilities. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! “There is a healthcare worker shortage nationally. You could say globally, even," said Dr. Christopher Guzda, Regional Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at St. Peter’s Health Partners.According to Dr. Guzda, respiratory season could pose a challenge to an already stressed facility.“By not having the appropriate staffing numbers, we’re not able to open up full capacity at a hospital," Dr. Guzda said. "During respiratory season, if we see an increase in respiratory cases that require admission, that’ll further strain our system.”That’s why he urges you to only go to the emergency room if you’re experiencing severe respiratory symptoms, chest pain, or...

Palacios HR, strong start by Rom helps Cardinals trip first-place Orioles 1-0

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:44 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Richie Palacios homered, rookie Drew Rom and four relievers combined on a three-hitter and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Baltimore 1-0 Wednesday night to trim the Orioles' lead in the AL East to two games.Gunnar Henderson's two-out triple off Ryan Helsley in the ninth inning gave the Orioles a chance to pull even, but Aaron Hicks popped out.Baltimore has lost two straight and three of four heading into a four-game series against second-place Tampa Bay beginning Thursday night. The Orioles have been in first place since July 19, in part because their longest losing streak since that time has been two.But Baltimore has scored only two runs in its last two games, not the kind of momentum it was hoping for heading into its most pivotal series this year.In a game dominated by strong pitching and tight defense, Palacios provided the lone run with a solo shot over the right-field scoreboard in the fourth inning off Kyle Gibson (14-9). It was his fourth homer of the season a...

St. Louis doctor discusses FDA's ruling on OTC decongestant

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS – It’s a common decongestant ingredient found in hundreds of over-the-counter medications. But now, the FDA’s Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee says phenylephrine doesn’t actually get rid of nasal congestion.“The biggest thing I want people to know is do not panic,” said Dr. Kalyan Katakam, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. “The medicines are safe, whether they’re in your cabinet or on the counter; they’re all safe.”Katakam has been following the FDA news since Monday. Cold and allergy medications that contain the drug phenylephrine can be found everywhere.Popular names like Sudafed PE, Benadryl, Vicks Sinex Severe, and NyQuil just to name a few, contain the popular decongestant. Cardinals announce Wainwright farewell plans, including concert and ceremony “All they’re saying is the medicine is not absorbed into the body as previously thought, and therefore it’s not as effective, or it’s no more effective as the placebo,” Katakam said.The FDA advisor...