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Europe’s outlook for economic growth brightens – a little

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:48 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Union’s executive body raised its economic growth forecast, saying Europe had dodged a winter recession that was feared amid an energy crisis but warning that stubbornly high inflation is likely to keep hurting the economy by sapping people’s ability to spend. The outlook for the 20 countries using the euro currency improved to growth of 1.1% this year from 0.9% in the previous predictions in February, the European Commission said in its spring forecast Monday.The European economy “is holding up remarkably well in the face of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine,” said commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis in a statement.Europe had faced expectations of a winter energy catastrophe after Russia cut off most supplies of natural gas to the continent amid the war in Ukraine. Prices surged to record highs for gas needed to heat homes, generate electricity and power factories — spurring painful spikes in consumer pri...

Government says dogs can dine al fresco but not everyone is on board

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:48 GMT

Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor spaces. But even though nearly half of states already allow canine dining outdoors, the issue is far from settled, with many diners and restaurants pushing back against the increasing presence of pooches.“I’d like to be able to enjoy my meal without having to worry about fleas, pet hair, barking and entitled dogs and their owners,” said Tracy Chiu Parisi, a food blogger in New York, who was once startled by a dog that stuck its head in her lap while she was reading a menu.Restaurants have been required to allow service dogs for decades. But it wasn’t until the mid-2000’s that a handful of states — including Florida and Illinois — began passing laws allowing dogs in outdoor dining spaces, according to the Animal Legal and Historical Center at Michigan State University. Twenty-three states now have such laws or regulations.But the legal land...

The government says dogs can dine al fresco but not everyone is on board

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:48 GMT

Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor spaces.But even though nearly half of states already allow canine dining outdoors, the issue is far from settled, with many diners and restaurants pushing back against the increasing presence of pooches.“I’d like to be able to enjoy my meal without having to worry about fleas, pet hair, barking and entitled dogs and their owners,” said Tracy Chiu Parisi, a food blogger in New York, who was once startled by a dog that stuck its head in her lap while she was reading a menu.Restaurants have been required to allow service dogs for decades. But it wasn’t until the mid-2000’s that a handful of states — including Florida and Illinois — began passing laws allowing dogs in outdoor dining spaces, according to the Animal Legal and Historical Center at Michigan State University. Twenty-three states now have such laws or regulations.Ilana Minkoff check...

APD investigating suspicious death in southeast Austin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police are investigating a suspicious death in southeast Austin early Monday morning. According to police, one person is dead on Springfield Drive near William Cannon Drive and McKinney Falls Parkway. Police did not have details on how the person died. APD said officers were looking for suspects but did not give descriptions. Police said another person, a 19-year-old woman was transported to the hospital, with a gunshot wound to the shoulder.

GasBuddy: Average Albany prices see slight drop

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:48 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Average gasoline prices in Albany have fallen 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.68/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 546 stations in Albany. Prices in Albany are 6.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 103.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.0 cents in the last week and stands at $3.97 per gallon. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Albany was priced at $3.39/g on Sunday while the most expensive was $3.89/g, a difference of 50.0 cents per gallon. The lowest price in the state Sunday was $2.69/g while the highest was $4.65/g, a difference of $1.96/g.The national average price of gasoline has risen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.51/g Monday. The national average is down 14.9 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 95.6 ...

Missing Bennington man found deceased in Walloomsac River

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:48 GMT

NORTH BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A missing Bennington man who was last seen on Friday was found dead Sunday in the Walloomsac River near North Bennington. Gary Monroe was 72. Image of Gary Monroe via Bennington Police Department Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say they received a report from someone fishing in the area along the north side of the river. His body will be taken to the Burlington Chief Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. The death is being investigated by a detective with the Bennington Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and the Bennington County State's Attorney's Office. Police say the death is not considered suspicious.

ValleyCats unable to complete opening weekend sweep

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:48 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Tri-City ValleyCats (2-1) engaged in a pitchers duel with the Trois-Rivières Aigles (1-2) on a Sunday FunDay presented by Highmark Blue Shield of Northeastern New York at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, but ultimately fell 7-3 after a sixth-run eighth.  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The ValleyCats struck first for the third straight night. Jakob Goldfarb led off the second inning with a walk against Nick Garcia. Carson McCusker then lined an RBI double to give Tri-City an early 1-0 lead.The Aigles clawed back in the fourth. Sadler Goodwin began the frame with a single off Rafi Vazquez. Juan Kelly smoked a ball that ricocheted off the leg of Vazquez for a hit. Steve Brown reached on a fielder’s choice which moved Goodwin to third. Rodrigo Orozco lifted a sac fly to left to tie the game, 1-1.The ValleyCats retook the lead in the sixth. Josh Broughton lined a one-out double to right, and Aaron Alther...

UAlbany women lose second-round game against Denver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:48 GMT

DENVER, CO (NEWS10) -- UAlbany's season ends at #5 Denver in a tightly-contested NCAA Second-Round match against the Pioneers, 8-6. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Key StatsSarah Falk scored each of UAlbany's first four goalsKatie Pascale recorded three assistsGrace Cincebox recorded 14 saves, including eight in the first half, and six on free-position shotsDenver outshot UAlbany 25-18, and took 22 shots on goal to UAlbany's 12Denver won 24 ground balls to UAlbany's 14Denver won 11 of 16 drawsEleven yellow cards were assessed during the gameHead Coach Katie Thomson: "I want to express my appreciation for the team and all of their hard work and dedication to the program this season, and to my staff, Taylor and Leah, who are just so loyal and committed friends and coaches.  They did an incredible job all season long and I'm just so proud to work by their side.  This was such a great effort b...

Union's season ends in third round against Middlebury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:48 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- #5/4 Middlebury College scored six straight goals in the second and third quarters to pull away from #7 Union College and earn a 19-10 victory in the third round of the NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse Championships on Sunday afternoon at Frank Bailey Field at Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! With the win, Middlebury (18-2) advances to the NCAA quarterfinals, where the Panthers will take on #3 Rochester Institute of Technology. Union (12-7) has its season come to an end with the defeat, reaching the third round of the NCAA Tournament for the third time in the last four seasons.   Junior Zach Davis led Union offensively with a game-high four goals and five points, but no teammate recorded more than one goal as the home team fell behind early and could never recover. Defensively, senior Clint Gourdeau had five ground balls and two caused turnovers and junior Matthew...

Ukraine's Zelenskiy promises legal overhaul to aid EU entry bid

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:48 GMT

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday (11 May) that he had approved a reform plan for the criminal justice and law enforcement system, a crucial element of plans to ensure a quick entry into the European Union.Ukraine has applied to join the 27-nation group in order to repel Russia's invasion.The EU considers the end of endemic corruption and upgrades to legislation, as well as improvements to the judiciary to be key elements to anchoring Ukraine to Western institutions.Zelenskiy stated in his video nightly address that "we must create a system which guarantees justice and the rule of law within our country in order to achieve our goal of joining the EU as quickly as possible."He said that the changes would be part a new contract social to ensure people feel safe and protected."Trust is based on trusting those who act for the state." "Law enforcement, the prosecution system and everyone in the state apparatus are key to this," he said.It can take several years for...