Thursday, January 16
Governor Hochul Warns of Extreme Cold: Stay Safe Amid Dangerous Weather Conditions
7Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Governor Hochul Warns of Extreme Cold: Stay Safe Amid Dangerous Weather Conditions

Extremely Low Overnight Temperatures Through Thursday Throughout the State Temperatures in the North Country are expected to be between -30 and -20 degrees. Feel-like temperatures of -20 to 0 degrees are to be expected in the Mohawk Valley, Capital Region, Central and Western New York, Finger Lakes, and Southern Tier. Long Island and New York City Will See Temperatures that Feel Like 1 to 14 This week, there is a chance of scattered snow showers with wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph in the central and northern regions of New York. Extended Exposure to Cold Temperatures Increases the Risk of Frostbite and Hypothermia Mobile Users: Click Here to Watch the Video (WNY News Now) Governor Kathy Hochul issued a warning to New Yorkers today to exercise caution because this week's extremely cold temper...
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Judge finds Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court in defamation case
7Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Judge finds Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court in defamation case

Rudy Giuliani, a top Trump attorney, was convicted in contempt of court by a federal judge in New York for failing to provide two former Georgia election workers he defamed with information about his holdings. After Giuliani testified for two days to answer questions about why he had not turned over assets and court-ordered discovery information to help satisfy Ruby Freeman and Wandrea Shaye Moss's $146 million defamation judgment against him, U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman made the contempt finding Monday afternoon. The judge said that the former mayor of New York City and U.S. attorney "willfully violated an unambiguous order of the court" by not providing information when he was required to. "The defendant has attempted to run the clock by stalling," stated Liman. "Discovery is not sup...
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U.S. Steel sues Biden administration, union boss after president blocks acquisition deal
7Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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U.S. Steel sues Biden administration, union boss after president blocks acquisition deal

Following the president's announcement that he was obstructing a potential sale for the venerable American producer, U.S. Steel and the Japanese company that had attempted to purchase it are suing the Biden administration. When President Joe Biden declared on Friday that he would not permit the transaction to proceed, U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel said in a statement on Monday that Biden "ignored the rule of law" to curry favor with United Steelworkers, the union that represents many of U.S. Steel's employees. In addition, U.S. Steel and Nippon announced that they were suing David McCall, the union president, and Cleveland-Cliffs, the leader of a competing mining company in Ohio, alleging that they had unlawfully conspired to thwart the deal. A $14 billion offer by Nippon Steel to ac...
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Sierra Space CEO leaves, as $5 billion company pushes to launch space plane
7Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Sierra Space CEO leaves, as $5 billion company pushes to launch space plane

Tom Vice, the CEO of Sierra Space, resigned from his position, CNBC verified Monday. Vice retired on December 31, according to a statement from Sierra Space. Eren Ozmen will be president, and chairman Fatih Ozmen will act as interim CEO. In a statement, a Sierra Space spokeswoman said, "We thank Tom Vice for his leadership and wish him well in his retirement." Vice had served as Sierra Space CEO for three and a half years until retiring at the end of 2024. The aerospace contractor Sierra Nevada Corporation, or SNC, was spun out in 2021. With a most recent valuation of over $5 billion, Sierra is among the most valuable private U.S. enterprises in the rapidly expanding space industry. However, the company's ability to become a major player in the sector depends on Sierra Space successfully l...
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Louisiana AG orders review of New Orleans security plans after deadly truck attack
7Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Louisiana AG orders review of New Orleans security plans after deadly truck attack

Following the New Year's Day terror assault on Bourbon Street that left 14 revelers dead and numerous others injured, Louisiana's attorney general declared on Monday that New Orleans security procedures would be thoroughly reviewed. In a statement, State Attorney General Liz Murrill said that after speaking with the governor, she had directed the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation to look into the city's security measures for New Year's Eve and the Sugar Bowl. The action was taken in response to criticism and inquiries regarding New Orleans' security routine, which included failing to install anti-vehicle barriers that it had owned for many years. Other barriers, called bollards, had also just been taken down because they needed to be replaced due to malfunctions. Louisianans are entitled t...
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Some H-1B workers say they feel insulted by debate over visa holders
7Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Some H-1B workers say they feel insulted by debate over visa holders

Madhav Rao Pasumarti, a native of Missouri, is employed in IT as a product process manager on an H-1B visa. He has seen himself and others with his immigration status being referred to as cheap laborers and invaders during the past few weeks. It's upsetting and confusing, he said, adding that those with visas like him have a lot at stake and want to contribute. People like Pasumarti, 49, who have an H-1B, a temporary visa for highly talented professionals, say they are uncertain about their future as the matter is still up for debate. "To be honest with you, it is confusing," Pasumarti said, highlighting the contradiction with other recent rhetoric that emphasizes welcoming immigrants with specialized talents. In the days after Christmas, a heated argument between several groups of MAGA su...
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U.S. records its first human bird flu death
7Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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U.S. records its first human bird flu death

At least 66 instances of bird flu have been reported in the United States, marking the somber milestone of the country's first human fatality from the illness. Considered the nation's first serious human H5N1 infection, the patient, who was over 65 and had underlying medical issues, was admitted to a Louisiana hospital in December. The patient was exposed to both wild and backyard birds, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. In a statement, the Department offered its sincere condolences to the patient's friends and family as they grieve the loss of a loved one. This will be the patient's last update due to patient confidentiality and family respect. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, all but one of the documented human bird flu cases in the United Stat...
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Eli Manning says ‘only one team’ he’d take an ownership stake in: The New York Giants
7Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Eli Manning says ‘only one team’ he’d take an ownership stake in: The New York Giants

If the Mara family is prepared to sell him a share in his former team, Eli Manning, a former quarterback for the New York Giants, might think about becoming a minority owner. In an interview with CNBC Sport, Manning stated, "It's definitely something of interest." We just need to determine whether they would ever sell a small bit. The only team I would likely be interested in pursuing is the one I played for for sixteen years; it's local and makes the most sense. Since the Giants were founded in 1925, the Mara family has controlled the franchise. Regarding Manning's interest, the Giants chose not to comment. The NFL agreed in August to allow private equity ownership for up to 10% of each franchise, and many teams have started to think about selling small, minority holdings.To date, the pr...
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7 major questions about alcohol and cancer: What doctors think you should know
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7 major questions about alcohol and cancer: What doctors think you should know

The Summary A report from the U.S. surgeon general suggested that labels on alcoholic drinks should warn about cancer risk. Doctors expressed their agreement. For people wondering about the long-term damage of drinking and whether there is any safe limit, here is what experts think you should know. Physicians praised a new report released by the U.S. surgeon general on Friday, which identifies seven cancer forms linked to alcohol use and recommends that alcoholic beverages be labeled with cancer warnings. Numerous medical professionals have long urged the federal government to increase public awareness of the well-established link between alcohol use and cancer. Bruce Scott, president of the American Medical Association, stated in a statement that the American Medical Ass...
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‘Shogun’ actress Anna Sawai wins Golden Globe 44 years after Yoko Shimada won for same role
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‘Shogun’ actress Anna Sawai wins Golden Globe 44 years after Yoko Shimada won for same role

The Golden Globes on Sunday night were a bit of a full circle moment for the highly regarded FX series Shogun. For her performance as the enigmatic, high society Lady Mariko, Anna Sawai won best actress in a television drama. However, in the 1980 version of Shogun, the late Yoko Shimada won the same award for the same part more than 40 years ago. The 1975 James Clavell novel of the same name served as the basis for both television shows. The plot of FX's Shogun centers on a feudal Japan in the 17th century that is engaged in a civil war. Sawai's Mariko acts as a crucial mediator between Englishman John Blackthorne, who was shipwrecked in Japan, and the formidable Lord Yoshii Toranaga. Although Shimada's character Mariko likewise serves as an interpreter, there are some significant distinc...
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