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CBC keeps accounts ‘on pause’ amid review after Twitter axes ‘government-funded’ tag

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:41:11 GMT

The CBC is leaving its Twitter accounts inactive as it evaluates the social media platform’s decision to remove the “government-funded media” tag on its accounts.CBC spokesperson Leon Mar says the public broadcaster is “reviewing this latest development” and will leave its Twitter accounts “on pause” before taking any next steps.Twitter removed the “government-funded media” description on a number of public broadcasters’ accounts, including the CBC, without any explanation on Thursday.The move came after the Global Task Force for public media called on Twitter earlier in the day to correct its description of public broadcasters in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea.Twitter has labelled other news outlets as “government-funded media”The group chaired by CBC president Catherine Tait had said Twitter applied the label without warning to the accounts of CBC/Radio-Canada; the Australian Broadcasting Corpo...

Union, feds sign deal to staff military heating plants after shutdowns during strike

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:41:11 GMT

OTTAWA — The federal government reached a deal with striking workers on Friday to keep the central heating plants at military bases running after three were taken off-line.The Union of National Defence Employees is part of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, and its members have been on strike since Wednesday.National president June Winger said the government failed to consider heating and wastewater plant workers as essential during the strike, leading to a shortage of staff.“The employer is obligated to determine what the essential services are to maintain the safety for Canadians, and they failed miserably in this regard,” she said in an interview. “I’m gobsmacked.”Winger said central heating plants at bases in Petawawa, Ont., Winnipeg and Halifax were forced to shut down. There was concern the heating plant at Royal Military College in Kingston, Ont., and the wastewater treatment plant in Winnipeg may also stop running.Winger said the union and e...

Boy dies, twin brother in critical after being found unconscious in L.A. pool

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:41:11 GMT

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — A four-year-old boy died and his twin brother was in critical condition Friday after they were found unresponsive in a backyard pool at their home in Los Angeles' Porter Ranch neighborhood, authorities said.Dispatchers received a call from the home on Des Moines Avenue around 10:30 a.m. and immediately provided CPR “guidance,” according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Vehicle owner fatally stabs would-be catalytic converter thief in South El Monte: Sheriff’s Department Firefighters and paramedics arrived a short time later and continued life support and transported the twins and their parents to a regional pediatric trauma center."Our paramedics worked feverishly to provide every chance possible for these children," L.A. Fire Capt. Eric Scott said at a news conference Friday afternoon. "Tragically, one of those boys was pronounced dead at the hospital."The twin four-year-olds were found unresponsive in the backyard pool at their Porter Ranch home. April 21...

Timberwolves’ playoff crowds building a reputation for being loud

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:41:11 GMT

Kyle Anderson didn’t want to say he was “surprised,” but that is kind of what he inferred. Anderson was a member of the Grizzlies when Memphis visited Target Center for three playoff games during the 2022 Western Conference first round.Those crowds — with their intensity and deafening volumes — made an imprint in the forward’s memory.“Just off experience of playing against Minnesota last year and playing in the Target Center, I knew it was rowdy, and the fans have been great all year,” said Anderson, who is now a key player for the Wolves.Those types of atmospheres are what Anderson said make the playoffs great. He said Denver’s faithful in Games 1 and 2 were “hostile.”“They were talking smack to us. You got to love that stuff,” he said. “If you don’t, the playoffs is going to intimidate you or it won’t be a good place for you. I like playing on the road and doing your thing on another team’s home floor.”A...

Defense requests delaying Schoharie limo crash trial

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:41:11 GMT

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Defense lawyers for Nauman Hussain want to delay the trial in the Schoharie limousine crash case. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The trial is tentatively scheduled to start May 1 after an appeals court declined to reinstate a plea deal that would have allowed the operator of the limo company involved in the crash to avoid prison time. Defense attorneys are asking to delay the trial so the court can decide whether to give them a chance to ask again for the plea deal to be reinstated.Hussain is accused of 20 counts of criminally negligent homicide for not properly maintaining the Ford Excursion limousine. The limo, according to court documents, suffered from “catastrophic brake failure” on October 6, 2018. Twenty people died as a result of the crash.

48 veterans take part in Honor Flight to Washington

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:41:11 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Local veterans from four different wars got the chance to fly down to Washington, D.C., on Friday. The Capital District Honor Flight took off just before dawn. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Forty-eight veterans and guardians gathered at Albany International Airport for the sendoff. Honor flights allow veterans to visit the memorials in Washington that pay tribute to their service."Today is about giving them their honor and their dignity for the service that never ends," Viviana DeCohen, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Veterans' Services, said. "For the veteran service and sacrifice for God and country. It extends onto family, and they have continued to serve their community."

Nutrition brought to life with new Troy walking path

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:41:11 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In Troy, volunteers highlighted healthy eating with the region's latest Nutritious Choices Learning Path. The 20 ft. walkway brings nutrition to life with interactive activities and informational posts meant to educate and encourage children about the benefits of health foods. Event organizers hope that this is just the first step in promoting wellness in the community. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "The paths become a foundation for other programming we can have in the park, whether it's yoga for mom and baby or a produce drop with one of our partners working in food security," Peter Gannon, Pres. and CEO United Way of the Greater Capital Region, said. The Capital Region's first two learning paths were installed last year at the Black Lives Matter park in Albany and the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park in Hudson. A fourth path will be installed in Schenectady in May.

HVCC hosts Semiconductor Day

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:41:11 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Hudson Valley Community College hosted Semiconductor Day to generate interest in the industry. The industry leaders of today spoke with the industry leaders of tomorrow about how to pursue a career in the semiconductor business or other STEM fields. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! There were fun interactive activities for the students, and local lawmakers and college representatives shared their insights.Last summer, the federal government passed the CHIPS and Science Act, which is providing more than $280 billion in funding for semiconductor manufacturing.

National Grid safely relocates osprey nests

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:41:11 GMT

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In recognition of Earth Day, National Grid employees met with South Glens Falls students to discuss the importance of environmental protection. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Friday, National Grid safely relocated osprey nests to provide nesting sites for the protected species while minimizing risks of electrocution, equipment damage, or power outages. They got the chance to educate the students on what they can do to protect the environment.

Best private high schools in Missouri

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:41:11 GMT

Private schools, in some form, existed long before the concept of free public education in America. Students were often educated through church-sponsored programs, private tutoring, and boarding schools. Public schools on a large scale were proposed by Horace Mann in the 1830s. The concept gained momentum, and by 1870, nearly 80% of kids aged 5 to 14 were enrolled in public schools. Today, according to the most recent enrollment data, about 4.7 million students—or 10% of students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12—are enrolled in private schools.Private schools are widely marketed as a better option when compared to public schools, and private school proponents will often point to standardized test scores to substantiate this claim. While private school students have consistently outperformed public school students on standardized tests, recent studies have shown private schools themselves are not the primary driver of success, nor are standardized tests the most accurate mea...