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Comedian Vir Das to perform at The Egg

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:06:12 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Egg will be hosting a performance by comedian and actor Vir Das. The show is scheduled for November 18. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Das is best known for his stand-up and for his supporting roles in films such as "Badmaash Company" and "Delhi Belly". He released his fourth Netflix special "Landing" back in December, which recently received an International Emmy nomination for Best Comedy. The performance is a stop on his "Mind Fool" world tour. The show is set to begin at 7 p.m. Wanda Sykes to perform in Kingston The event will be held in The Egg's Hart Theatre. You can buy Vir Das tickets online by visiting the venue's website.

Hunters harvest 12 black bears during Missouri’s third hunting season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:06:12 GMT

MISSOURI - Hunters harvested 12 black bears during Missouri’s third bear-hunting season, matching a record from the inaugural hunt in 2021. Missouri’s second season began Oct. 16 and ended Wednesday. This year’s total increased from eight black bears harvested last year. Hunters harvested three male and nine female bears, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. St. Louis man admits to selling hundreds of fake temp tags Bear hunting in Missouri is limited to state residents and restricted to three designated bear management zones in southern Missouri. Nearly 6,000 hunters applied for 400 permits in the spring, and hunters were selected through a random drawing.The Missouri Department of Conservation reports the state’s black bear population has rebounded throughout the last several decades after it was once believed to be nearly extinct in the mid-1900s. MDC says Missouri’s population has been growing around 9 percent each year for a consistent period of time, almost ...

Missouri House speaker will not step down, despite calls to resign

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:06:12 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri House speaker Dean Plocher, a Republican from St. Louis suburb Des Peres, will not step down after recent calls to resign.Plocher has repaid thousands in taxpayer dollars that he inappropriately received as reimbursements for travel and other expenses dating back to 2018.The Kansas City Star reports that Plocher also facing criticism from within his own party, including various calls to resign. In an interview with podcast "This Week In Missouri Politics," Plocher dismissed any possibility of leaving his role. Sex offender charged after being found with missing North Carolina girl "I look forward to leading the House to produce good Conservative legislation, such as property tax cuts, personal property tax reform," said Plocher via the podcast. "[There are] a lot of good things to do. I'm not going to let this liberal distraction from George Soros remove me from doing a good job for the people." The Missouri Independent on Monday first reported year...

Broncos Journal: Center Lloyd Cushenberry knew 2023 was a big year for him. So far he’s turning in his best season as a pro.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:06:12 GMT

As the Broncos push toward the midpoint of the 2023 season, all manner of storylines have developed.They range from remarkable on the good side of the ledger (Jaleel McLaughlin’s rise from Division II to instant impact NFL rookie) to remarkable on the other side (take a look at those Broncos defensive marks).There’s all sorts of middle ground, too, and it adds up to a rough start to the Sean Payton era. Models peg Denver’s playoff chances at the moment at 1%, and the Broncos need to find a way to upset Kansas City and stop a 16-game losing streak to avoid hitting their bye week at 2-6.Here’s a development that’s playing out a bit below the radar: Center Lloyd Cushenberry is playing the best football of his career and making himself some money in the process.Denver’s fourth-year offensive lineman is in the final year of his rookie deal and, after entering training camp as perhaps the biggest question mark on a remade offensive line, he’s putting together a high-quality first half.“Ye...

I-76 eastbound closed near Henderson due to crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:06:12 GMT

Interstate 76 eastbound is closed at 96th Avenue due to a crash.#I76 eastbound: Road closed due to a crash at 96th Avenue. https://t.co/N5B2wIZ7cH— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) October 27, 2023Traffic is being diverted onto 96th Avenue, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation’s traffic cameras.CDOT has not reported an estimated reopening time.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Both directions of I-25 near Pueblo reopen after deadly train derailment Crime and Public Safety | I-70 eastbound in Eagle reopened after crash Crime and Public Safety | 100 gallons of fuel spill on I-76 ramp Crime and Public Safety | I-76 west reopened north of Commerce City after crash Crime and Public Safety | Colo. 93 in Arvada reopened after “serious injury” crash Get more Colorado news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter.

Caribbean Export and Republic Bank extend co-operation MOU to empower caribbean businesses

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:06:12 GMT

Republic Bank Financial Holdings Limited and the Caribbean Export Development Agency have officially extended a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing economic growth and creating jobs throughout the region. The landmark MOU, which was originally signed in Trinidad in March 2022, combines the resources and expertise of these two major Caribbean business organisations to enhance the global competitiveness of Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in CARIFORUM states through a referral system. By extending this agreement, both entities have renewed their commitment to boosting commerce regionally andinternationally, while offering MSMEs much-needed practical advice, training, and support on how to access export markets. Executive Director of Caribbean Export, Deodat Maharaj, outlined the significant value of the ongoing strategic partnership. He said: "In today's globalised and rapidly evolving business landscape, the importance of fostering robust public-pri...

EU, US, DRC, Zambia and Angola sign agreement for extension of Lobito Corridor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:06:12 GMT

The EU has agreed a major new strategic partnership on critical raw materials value chains with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia.It was signed at the Global Gateway Forum which took place in Brussels on 26 October.EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the further development of the “Lobito Corridor”, together with the US, DRC, Zambia, Angola, the African Development Bank and the Africa Finance Corporation.The transport corridor will connect the southern part of the DRC and the north-western part of the Republic of Zambia to regional and global trade markets via the Port of Lobito in Angola.The MoU outlines the collaboration between the different partners involved and defines roles and objectives for the development of the Lobito Corridor. The partnership draws from financial resources and technical know-how to accelerate the development of the transport route, including investments in digital access a...

'A lot of butts here': Matt Stafford's wife slams Blueface for conduct at Rams game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:06:12 GMT

Kelly Stafford, the wife of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, is in a war of words with rapper Blueface.This all stemmed from Sunday's home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Video posted to the L.A. native rapper's Instagram story showed about three women taking off their shorts and then dancing in thong underwear. As the women bent over to show more, Blueface threw cash at them.This caught the attention of Stafford's wife, who slammed the rapper on her podcast "The Morning After."Stafford felt Blueface, whose real name is Johnathan Jamall Porter, turned the suite into a strip club-like atmosphere. Rapper Blueface and fiancee Jaiyden Alexis celebrating their engagement at the Los Angeles Rams game on Oct. 22, 2023. Instagram: Blueface“My nephews, who are older, have Instagram. They were at the game, and they were like, ‘Oh, my gosh. Look what’s going on here.’ They found it,” she explained. “And my daughters are sitting right next to them. They were like, ‘Mommy, th...

Gen Z far more likely to fall for online scams than seniors, Google expert says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:06:12 GMT

Phishing remains one of the biggest threats to our online security."90 percent of data breaches start with phishing," said Michael Sinno, a security enginner at Google.He drops the surprising study that Gen Z is three times more likely to fall for an online scam than their grandparents. In fact, last year, scammers made off with more than $200 million dollars from people under 20. That's up from $8 million in 2017."Young people are spending more and more time online in different apps in different ways and scammers are honestly adjusting to learn their habits," said Sinno.Scams are often financially motivated. Criminals want personal information like social security numbers, credit cards, and bank details. Don't assume you aren't a target.Your first line of defense: education. Just knowing how to spot a bougus email, text or link can protect you from becoming a victim."If you’re not sure of the link, don’t click it," said Sinno.Instead, contact the company directly using a trusted ph...

Man Dies in Head-On Semi-Truck Crash on Highway 43 [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:06:12 GMT

42-Year-Old Male Driver Killed in Head-On Big-Rig Accident near Panama LaneBAKERSFIELD, CA (October 27, 2023) – A fatal head-on collision involving a semi-truck occurred on Highway 43, early Wednesday afternoon.At approximately 12:15 p.m. on October 25th, law enforcement officers were dispatched to the incident location just north of Panama Lane.According to initial reports, the driver of a southbound Kia Soul crossed into the northbound lanes, directly in the path of an oncoming Freightliner. The collision caused the Kia to spin out and overturn on its side on the western shoulder.The 42-year-old male driver of the Kia, hailing from Bakersfield, sustained severe injuries and was declared deceased at the scene by medical personnel.Conversely, the 32-year-old semi-truck driver from Delano suffered minor injuries.In response to the accident and for the purposes of cleanup and preliminary procedures, Caltrans temporarily shut down Highway 43 between Panama Lane and the State Rout...