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As it turns 25, N Ireland’s Good Friday Agreement explained

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:21 GMT

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — It has been 25 years since the striking of the Good Friday Agreement, the landmark peace accord that ended three decades of violence in Northern Ireland, a period known as “the Troubles.”The anniversary is being marked with celebration that peace has endured, but concern about entrenched divisions and political instability. And the specter of violence has not wholly disappeared – last month U.K. intelligence services raised the terrorism threat level for Northern Ireland from “substantial” to “severe.”Here’s a look at the accord and how it came about:WHAT WERE THE TROUBLES?When Ireland, long dominated by its bigger neighbor Britain, became a self-governing Roman Catholic-majority country a century ago, a six-county region in the north with a Protestant majority remained part of the United Kingdom. Northern Ireland was split between two main communities: nationalists — most of them Catholic — who desired union with the rest of Ireland, and largely Pro...

Biden to meet with experts on AI ‘risks and opportunities’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:21 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday will meet with his council of advisers on science and technology about the “ risks and opportunities ” that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence development pose for individual users and national security.The White House said the Democratic president would use the AI meeting to “discuss the importance of protecting rights and safety to ensure responsible innovation and appropriate safeguards” and to reiterate his call for Congress to pass legislation to protect children and curtail data collection by technology companies.Artificial intelligence burst to the forefront in the national conversation after the release of the popular ChatGPT AI chatbot, which helped spark a race among tech giants to unveil similar tools, while raising ethical and societal concerns from the powerful technology. The council, known as PCAST, is composed of science, engineering, technology and medical experts and is co-chaired by the Cabinet-rank...

NY judge rules no video cameras in court during Trump's arraignment: reports

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:21 GMT

(The Hill) - New York Judge Juan Merchan ruled on Monday night that a handful of photographers will be allowed to take pictures in the courtroom where former President Trump will be arraigned on Tuesday, but he will not allow video cameras, according to reports. Merchan issued his ruling after Trump's legal team argued against having cameras in the court room, saying that it would create a "circus-like" atmosphere. The decision, reported by ABC News and MSNBC's Rachel Maddow, said that five still photographers would be allowed in the courtroom for several minutes before being vacated from the room."That this indictment involves a matter of monumental significance cannot possibly be disputed. Never in the history of the United States has a sitting or past President been indicted on criminal charges," Merchan wrote in the decision, as reported by ABC. The decision also reportedly stated that no electronic devices would be allowed in the main or overflow courtrooms. Trump is expected ...

UConn wins March Madness with 76-59 smothering of San Diego State

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:21 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — After six games and 240 minutes of pure dominance that ran through March, then part of April, it finally became clear there was only one thing that could stop the UConn Huskies.The final buzzer.The team from Storrs, Connecticut, topped off one of the most impressive March Madness runs in history Monday night, clamping down early, then breaking things open late to bring home its fifth national title with a 76-59 victory over San Diego State. NY judge rules no video cameras in court during Trump’s arraignment: reports “We knew we were the best team in the tournament going in, and we just had to play to our level,” said Dan Hurley, who joined Jim Calhoun and Kevin Ollie as the third coach to lead UConn to a title.UConn's lanky star forward, Adama Sanogo, won Most Outstanding Player honors, finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds in the final. Tristen Newton also had a double-double with 19 points and 10 boards.The Huskies (31-8) became the fifth team since the br...

Castleton Bridge lane closures for Tuesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:21 GMT

SELKIRK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to the New York State Thruway Authority, all eastbound lanes of the Castleton Bridge and exit 21A will be closed on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Westbound traffic will not be impacted by this closure. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Eastbound traffic will be able to access the Berkshire Spur by taking exit 23 (I-787) to I-90 East.

Andre Jackson helps UConn to 5th National Championship

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:21 GMT

HOUSTON, Texas (NEWS10) -- Amsterdam native Andre Jackson is a national champion. The Albany Academy graduate helped the University of Connecticut win its' fifth national title on Monday night, as the Huskies took down San Diego State 76-59. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Jackson tallied three points, six assists, three rebounds and two steals in the championship win. The junior captain made a number of impact plays that did not show up in the box score. Jackson averaged 6.7 points, 6.8 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game throughout the NCAA Tournament. UConn started its' March Madness run with two wins over Iona and Saint Mary's at MVP Arena. They won every game by double digits.

Columbia rolls past CBA in Suburban Council opener

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:21 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Suburban Council baseball season had it's opening day on Monday. Christian Brothers Academy got their season started at home against Columbia. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Blue Devils jumped out to a 3-0 lead after the first inning. They added to it in the second inning, as Andrew Gabriel laced an RBI double to left to make it 4-0. The Brothers bounced back in the third, drawing a pair of bases loaded walks to make it 4-2. Pitcher Elias Conway got those two runs right back in the bottom of the frame with a two run blast. Columbia rolled from there, on their way to a 10-4 season-opening win. Gabriel notched 4 RBI in the win, while Conway struck out 6 in 3 innings of work.

Albany native Dion Lewis making an impact at UAlbany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:21 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The UAlbany offense has added championship experience to the sideline. Albany native Dion Lewis is one of the new faces in the program as the assistant running backs coach. Head coach Greg Gattuso believes adding Lewis to the mix will bode well for the run game. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “He brings a wealth of experience to them, and you know sometimes it's nice to have a guy thats done it at a high level around to not just listen to their coach, but he’s now wanting to get into the profession and give back, and I think this is a great opportunity for him, so we’re really glad to have him.”Lewis and Gattuso go back to their days at the University of Pittsburgh. Since then, Lewis has finished a 10-year NFL career, winning Super Bowl 51 with the New England Patriots. Now, he wants to help the players reach their potential.“I tell them to go out there and have fun and that I’m here to help," Lewi...

Play of the Winter Season - Greenwich's Grace Autiello

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:21 GMT

GREENWICH, NY (NEWS10) -- Congratulations to the winner of our Play of the Winter Season poll, Greenwich's Grace Autiello! Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Autiello split the defenders for a diving layup in Greenwich’s state semifinal loss to Millbrook. She won our Play of the Week poll just last week.

Spain's labour minister launches electoral bid amid rift in left camp

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:21 GMT

Spanish Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz launched her bid to become the country's first woman prime minister on Sunday at a packed event in Madrid, where the absence of two government ministers signalled a deepening rift among the progressive left.Before more than 3,000 supporters, Diaz announced her candidacy for the upcoming general elections slated to take place at the end of the year, in which the incumbent leftist coalition government seeks to win another four-year term."Today, I am humbly taking a step forward. Today, I want to become our country's first female prime minister," Diaz told the crowd to a standing ovation. "Because the Spain of women is unstoppable, there's no going back."The rally featured Diaz allies ranging from her own Communist Party to environmental, LGBT and feminist activists, as well as the mayors of Barcelona and Valencia, Spain's second and third-largest cities, respectively.But strikingly absent was the leadership of Podemos, a party formed in 2014 with a...