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Popeyes opens new location in Latham

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:37:33 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has opened another location in the Capital Region. The new restaurant is at 753 Loudon Road in Latham, at the former Boston Market location. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The location held a ribbon cutting Friday morning to celebrate the grand opening. This comes after the Chick-fil-A's in Clifton Park and North Greenbush had their opening on Thursday.The Popeyes menu includes chicken sandwiches, tenders, and nuggets, seafood, sides, and desserts. You can view the full menu on the Popeye's website. PHOTOS: Primark opens in Crossgates Mall The new restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Popeyes has over 3,000 restaurants across the United States and Canada. In the Capital Region, the eatery has four locations in Albany and a location in Halfmoon.

Man killed, another hurt in north St. Louis shooting Thursday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:37:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A homicide investigation is underway after one man was killed and another was hurt in a shooting Thursday in north St. Louis. St. Louis police say a 52-year-old man died, and a 29-year-old man was hurt. Neither of the victims have been identified, and no suspect information is available. The shooting happened around 5 p.m. Thursday in the 1300 block of Shawmut Place in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood. Protests over Francis Howell plan to allow anti-racism resolution to expire It's unclear what led up to the shooting, but police found the 52-year-old inside a home with a gunshot to his arm and the 29-year-old outside a home with a gunshot wound to his leg. The 52-year-old died from his injuries. Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are handling the investigation. If you have any information relevant to the case, contact SLMPD at 314-444-5371.

Japan’s Discharge of Nuclear-contaminated Water Poses Serious Risks to Global Marine Environment and Human Health

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:37:33 GMT

Since the announcement of Japan’s plan to discharge nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean in 2021, in disregard of opposition from different sides, Japan has insisted on advancing the plan to discharge nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the Pacific Ocean. This is a serious violation of the legitimate rights and interests of neighbouring countries, a serious contravention of Japan’s international moral responsibility and obligations under international law, and serious damage to the global marine environment and the health rights of people around the world.First, the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from Fukushima into the ocean is not Japan’s domestic affair. The handling of nuclear-contaminated water bears on the global marine environment and public health of Pacific-rim countries. Since the Japanese government unilaterally made the discharge decision in 2021, the international community has been questioning and opposing that...

Coldplay and Imagine Dragons team up in Brussels

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:37:33 GMT

They’re two of the biggest bands in the history of rock.Coldplay and Imagine Dragons have performed in some of the world’s biggest stadia. But audiences in Belgium will soon get the chance to listen to their ageless music as it’s never been performed before – and all this in one of the most impressive venues in Brussels.The performance on 29 July will not feature any of the usual instruments normally associated with the bands but something quite different ….. a string quartet.In what has been dubbed a “magical musical experience”, the candlelight concert takes place at the historic Concert Noble in Brussels city centre.Visitors will get the chance to listen to the anthems of two of the biggest bands in the music industry but in a totally new light.The event organisers said, “The event promises to be an unforgettable experience for music lovers.”The stage will be illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight, creating an intimate and warm atmosphere. A str...

Giant panda ignites Chengdu University Games in Europe

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:37:33 GMT

With their round bodies and fluffy faces, giant pandas have captivated people not just in China but also beyond. Who can resist the combination of cuteness and flexibility?Now, the much-loved animal has geared up to embrace Europe.With the 31st World University Games soon to start in Chengdu – the hometown of the giant panda – the games' mascot Rongbao has been introduced to the public across Europe during a campaign launched by China Media Group (CMG) Europe.In Brussels, Poland, Italy, Germany, Spain, the UK, Switzerland, France and Greece, university students, tourists and sports enthusiasts have played along by guessing the sports Rongbao is playing. Many of them found no difficulties in giving the correct answer.Visitors guess sports through icon designs. /CMG PhotoThe design of the sports icons is based on ancient skills of water and ink paintings in China, which combines tradition with sports.Some of the participants even took the invitation to imitate the sports of the giant ...

Chino Valley school board enacts transgender notification policy

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:37:33 GMT

Hundreds attended a heated Chino Valley school board meeting as a controversial policy requiring parental notification of transgender children passed with a 4-1 vote.The policy requires staff to notify all parents in writing within three days after a student requests to identify with a gender different than what is on their birth certificate, according to Chino Valley Unified School District.The notification also applies to students who request a pronoun change or to be called a different name that is not listed on official school records. The request to use a different bathroom will also activate the notification policy.The board voted on the policy Thursday night in an hours-long meeting filled with tension. State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond, was in attendance and spoke against passing the policy during the public comment period.During his speech, he was cut off and a shouting match erupted from the audience as he was escorted out of the building.Hundreds a...

Barack Obama's eclectic lineup for his 2023 summer playlist

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:37:33 GMT

Tupac Shakur, Ice Spice, Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones are among the many artists on former President Barack Obama's annual summer playlist. His eclectic taste was put on display Wednesday afternoon when he posted the list to Twitter. "Like I do every year, here are some songs I’ve been listening to this summer — a mix of old and new," the 44th president wrote. "(I) look forward to hearing what I’ve missed."Twitter: @barackobamaThe playlist includes over 40 songs, which are a mix of old and new, from Ella Fitzgerald's "Cry Me A River," to Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj's 2023 collaboration "Princess Diana."He also included classics like Otis Redding's "(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay," Tupac's "California Love," The Bangles' "Walk Like an Egyptian," Four Tops' "Reach Out I'll Be There," and "River Deep- Mountain High" from the late Tina and Ike Turner. Twitter: @barackobamaCountry singer Ashley McBryde was ecstatic to be included on the list. "Wow. Thank you, Mr. Obama! I am honored...

Ryan Barnes, Brooke Barnes, Debra Wyman, Diane Mroz Injured in Four-Car Crash on Interstate 90 [Cle Elum, WA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:37:33 GMT

Ryan Barnes and Three Others Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 90CLE ELUM, WA (July 21, 2023) – Wednesday morning, Ryan Barnes, Brooke Barnes, Debra Wyman, and Diane Mroz were injured in a car crash on Interstate 90.The initial crash happened before noon, near exit 84.According to reports, Ryan Barnes rear-ended a car that was slowing down in front of his vehicle. That caused a chain reaction pushing the car in front into a stopped car ahead, and pushing that car into the stopped car in front of it.As a result, four people were injured in the accident, 33-year-old Ryan Barnes, of Yakima; 34-year-old Brooke Barnes, of Yakima; 64-year-old Debra Wyman of Graham; 64-year-old Diane Mroz of Langley.Emergency crews arrived at the site of the collision shortly after. Following initial assessments, paramedics transported Ryan Barnes, Brook Barnes, and Debra Wyman to Kittitas Valley Hospital for treatment of their injuries.One small driving mistake can lead to a multi-vehicle...

From PinkPantheress to Steel Pulse — the New LA Weekly Playlist is Live

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:37:33 GMT

From PinkPantheress to Steel Pulse: The 166th LA Weekly playlist, reviewing the musicians that we’ve been writing about all week, is live now. There’s electronic music from Ray Volpe, alt-pop from PinkPantheress and Tori Amos, punk from the Side Eyes, metal from Havok, and so much more.Find us on Spotify here,or on Soundcloud here.Don’t forget to “Like” the playlists and “Follow” the profiles.Tegan and Sara (Eluvier Acosta)From PinkPantheress to Steel PulseAlso this week:Sara of cover stars Tegan and Sara told us of their TV show High School that, “When we finished writing our memoir, we sent the manuscript to our friend Clea DuVall and she said that it could be developed into a TV show. We had talked about it, internally certainly. The pandemic gave us a lot of time to work on it, so we started pitching the big networks during the early months of the pandemic. We were really shocked how quickly the deal came together and the writing happened. There was a taste for it. Here is a sto...

Five hikes to catch the last of the Bay Area’s glorious winter waterfalls

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:37:33 GMT

Crashing, booming and throwing out mist clouds full of rainbows and even moonbows – waterfalls remain an impressive reminder of the historic precipitation that thumped California this winter.Perhaps you didn’t have time to check out the fresh snowmelt toppling thousands of feet down Yosemite Falls. Or maybe you didn’t want to do the drive and trek to the oceanside tidefall of Alamere. Never fear: Despite the summer heat, there are still plenty of waterfalls worthy of exploration. They might not be the foaming monsters of the Sierra, but these more modest cascades are close to home, easy to hike to and sublime in their simple beauty or, in some cases, hidden qualities.Here are five of our favorite Bay Area waterfalls still flowing. We’ve included detailed directions, as well as suggestions on where to grab a bite or drink afterward. As always, bring plenty of water and watch out for ticks and poison oak – and don’t drink from the falling water lest you enjoy v...