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German police release description of gym attack suspect

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:17:11 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — German police released an initial description Wednesday of a suspect wanted in connection with a knife attack at a gym in the western city of Duisburg that left four men seriously wounded.Police said that witnesses interviewed after the attack late Tuesday described the man as being about 30 years old, 180cm (5 feet 11 inches) tall, of normal build and with a long black beard. They added that witnesses said he had “southern” appearance — a term sometimes used in Germany to describe people of Mediterranean origin — and wore a long-sleeved pullover, dark trousers and a black baseball cap.Police said the four victims are German citizens aged 21, 32 and two aged 24. One of the victims remains in a life-threatening condition, police said. They added that officers were not yet able to interview any of the victims, meaning the description of the suspected attacker couldn’t yet be verified.Authorities have asked members of the public with any information about the attack...

Coming Home: Meghan Huerter transfers to UAlbany

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:17:11 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Kevin Huerter has helped guide the Sacramento Kings to a 2-0 series lead over the Golden State Warriors. Meanwhile his younger sister, Meghan Huerter, just made a major decision: she's coming home. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Meghan Huerter announced on her Twitter that she is transferring from Providence to UAlbany. The Shenendehowa graduate tells News10 a major factor in her decision was the change in coaches at Providence. She adds that she feels she hasn't had the chance to showcase all of her talents at the collegiate level, being used as mainly just a shooter. With head coach Colleen Mullen and the Danes, she thinks that will change. "Coach Mullen at UAlbany and coach Meg [Methven], who are the ones that recruited me, they recruited me out of high school, I had a really good relationship (with them) then," said Huerter. "Going into the portal, I have a really good relationship with them n...

Andre Jackson reportedly set to test NBA Draft waters

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:17:11 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Just about two weeks after leading UConn to a national title, Albany Academy graduate Andre Jackson is embarking on a new journey. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Jackson will declare for the NBA Draft. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the report, Jackson will maintain his college eligibility. The Amsterdam native will attend the NBA Draft combine to get a sense of his draft stock, and make a decision of whether to return to college or leap to the NBA by the May 31st deadline.Jackson averaged 6.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.3 steals in the NCAA Tournament, leading UConn to their fifth national championship. The captain was a standout on the defensive end.

Thunder aiming to take advantage of unique playoff format

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:17:11 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After Sunday's thrilling, postseason berth-clinching victory, the Adirondack Thunder have a quick turnaround for the start of the Kelly Cup Playoffs. They'll welcome the top-seeded Newfoundland Growlers into Cool Insuring Arena Wednesday night in what is a unique division semifinals format. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Thunder, despite being a lower seed, will host the first three games of a best-of-seven series with the Growlers, and close out the series in Newfoundland. Adirondack won its' final seven regular season home games, and the team knows the importance of capitalizing on an opportunity to begin a series at home. But there's only one game on their minds at the moment."The first game. (That's) first and foremost," said head coach Pete MacArthur. "Teams that win the first game (of a series) go on to win it 68% of the time. So, we're gonna try our best to take advantage of this op...

Almost 25,000 Norwegian industry workers go on strike

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:17:11 GMT

After negotiations with employers failed, almost 25,000 private sector workers in Norway went on strike on Monday (17 April). The industrial action will escalate over the next few days, according to two major unions.The strike will impact industries like construction, breweries and ferry operators, as well as Aker Solutions (AKSOA.OL), Norsk Hydro (NHY.OL),, and Carlsberg Group (CARLb.CO), Ringnes.The unions have said that the strike has not affected Norway's oil production and gas production.Unions say that if an agreement cannot be reached by April 21, another 16,000 workers will strike. The industrial action may eventually involve around 200,000 employees.The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions is negotiating for 185,000 members. Meanwhile, the smaller Confederation of Vocational Unions represents another 16,000 people in the negotiations.After two years in which consumer prices have risen faster than nominal salaries, the unions demand an increase in real wage this year. The...

Ask Amy: My boyfriend said I’m trying to start a fight about my birthday

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:17:11 GMT

Dear Amy: My boyfriend of four years (we live together) doesn’t know when my birthday is and can’t understand why he should even care about it. He quips, “Sometimes I don’t even know my own birthday.”When I said I thought it was strange that he didn’t care to know my birthdate, he accused me of “trying to start a fight.”It seems that if it isn’t about him, he isn’t interested.Am I being too sensitive? In the DarkDear In the Dark: I have often remarked on how important I believe birthdays to be, because this is a day when others are invited to acknowledge and celebrate your very existence.In balanced relationships, partners actually look for opportunities to celebrate one another, because (selfishly speaking) it feels good!Yes, I agree that it is “strange” that your guy doesn’t claim to even want to know the date of your birth (this can be vital information that he might need to supply in case of an emergency).Dear Amy: Our ...

Harriette Cole: I’ve had a privileged life, and the class assignment calls for hardship

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:17:11 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a first-year undergrad student, and I’m lucky to have lived a relatively privileged life with little difficulty or challenge.For one of my elective courses, we are required to write a story about a hardship we have had to overcome and share it with the class.While I appreciate this type of personal writing assignment, I have never experienced a great difficulty that would merit such a story.My classmates’ stories have been difficult to hear. Many of them are much more mature and experienced in life than I am, and they have dealt with some truly devastating circumstances.I don’t feel comfortable making up a hardship, so I don’t know what to do. I would like to avoid looking insensitive, but at the same time, I feel like a fraud writing a story I can’t really relate to.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: I’m terrified of seeing my brother because of his dogs Advice | Harriette Cole: I never asked ...

Prince William supervisors meeting recessed after candidate John Stirrup collapses at podium

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:17:11 GMT

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors meeting was recessed Tuesday after former supervisor and state delegate candidate John Stirrup collapsed at the podium during public comment.John Stirrup, former Gainesville supervisor, speaks with residents opposing expanding data centers in the Rural Crescent in March 2022. (InsideNova/Paul Lara)As of 8:55 p.m., there was no update on his condition. Stirrup was speaking about rising crime in the county during the meeting’s public comment period when he collapsed and fell to the ground. The board immediately recessed the meeting.Stirrup served on the board as the Gainesville District supervisor from 2003 to 2011. Last December, the Republican announced he would be running for the Virginia House of Delegates 21st District seat.In a statement, Prince William County officials did not identify Stirrup as the person who collapsed, but said first responders took him to an area hospital.“Out of respect for the individual’s privacy...

ASML: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:17:11 GMT

DR VELDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — DR VELDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — ASML Holding NV (ASML) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $2.1 billion.The Dr Veldhoven, Netherlands-based company said it had net income of $5.31 per share.The equipment supplier to semiconductor makers posted revenue of $7.24 billion in the period.ASML shares have increased 18% since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 6% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ASML at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ASMLSource

Banco Latinoamericano: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:17:11 GMT

PANAMA CITY (AP) — PANAMA CITY (AP) — Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA (BLX) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $37 million.The Panama City-based bank said it had earnings of $1.02 per share.Banco Latinoamericano shares have increased 16% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 26% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BLX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BLXSource