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upstate

Gloversville building collapses in massive fire

By NEWS10 ABC | Courtney Ward | 4/29/2025 8:29 PM

A large fire broke out in downtown Gloversville Tuesday evening. ... Read full Story

politics

Wisconsin Supreme Court temporarily suspends judge accused of helping a migrant evade immigration authorities

By The Hill | Tara Suter | 4/29/2025 8:29 PM

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has temporarily suspended Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, who has been accused of assisting a migrant evade immigration authorities. In a Tuesday order, the court said, "We conclude, on our own motion, that it is in the public interest that she be temporarily relieved of her official duties." Last Friday,... ... Read full Story

politics

Trump laughs off protester who attempted to disrupt 100 days speech: ‘Thought it was a guy’

By Fox News | | 4/29/2025 8:27 PM

President Donald Trump laughs off a protester who attempted to disrupt a speech he was giving in Michigan marking his first 100 days in office, joking that he "thought it was a guy." ... Read full Story

baseball

NEW! Top 150 Draft Prospects: Major changes, big jumps highlight list

By MLB.com | Jonathan Mayo | 4/29/2025 8:25 PM

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baseball

NEW! Top 150 Draft Prospects: Major changes, big jumps highlight list

By MLB.com | Jonathan Mayo | 4/29/2025 8:25 PM

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upstate

Retired Trinity Alliance CEO recognized as community champion

By NEWS10 ABC | Courtney Ward | 4/29/2025 8:22 PM

Local leaders recognized retired Trinity Alliance CEO Harris Oberlander for his impact on the health and wellness of the greater Albany community. ... Read full Story

nation

All-female, mostly Black WWII unit receives Congressional Gold Medal

By upi.com | | 4/29/2025 8:22 PM

Family members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion accepted a Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday and 80 years after the unit was deployed during World War II. ... Read full Story

politics

House committee votes to overhaul student aid programs

By Politico | | 4/29/2025 8:19 PM

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baseball

Chisholm exits game in first with injury

By MLB.com | Bryan Hoch | 4/29/2025 8:17 PM

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metro

NY state Assembly passes controversial assisted suicide bill after 5 hours of emotional debate

By New York Post | Vaughn Golden | 4/29/2025 8:12 PM

New York state legislators got one step closer to legalizing assisted suicide for terminally ill people on Tuesday. ... Read full Story

nation

Congress seeks answers about rising drone activity over military bases

By upi.com | | 4/29/2025 8:08 PM

Defense officials testified before Congress on Tuesday about the increase in drone activity over military sites. ... Read full Story

politics

Dems join Republicans to boost defense spending in Trump agenda bill

By Politico | | 4/29/2025 8:06 PM

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upstate

NYGOP headquarters vandalized again

By NEWS10 ABC | Courtney Ward | 4/29/2025 8:03 PM

The New York State GOP headquarters in Albany was vandalized for the second time in less than two weeks, according to GOP leaders. ... Read full Story

technology

100-day gift: Trump signs order rolling back some auto tariffs amid investor concerns

By Interesting Engineering | Neetika Walter | 4/29/2025 8:03 PM

In a major relief to automakers, U.S. President Donald Trump has pulled back part of... ... Read full Story

politics

Trump rails against Fed chair, judges and Joe Biden at 100-day Michigan rally

By The Hill | Alex Gangitano | 4/29/2025 7:55 PM

President Trump on Tuesday railed against former President Biden, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and judges that have aimed to block some of his executive actions during a rally in Michigan to mark 100 days in office. In a speech that invoked much of his campaign rhetoric, Trump within minutes criticized Biden’s presidency, asking the crowd,... ... Read full Story

auto

Video: Ford's Recall Issues Are Finally Improving

By carbuzz.com | CarBuzz Team | 4/29/2025 7:55 PM

The Blue Oval already has dozens of recalls this year, but that's better than last year. ... Read full Story

finance

Timeline: How Trump’s first 100 days shook stocks, bonds and other financial markets

By MarketWatch.com | Isabel Wang | 4/29/2025 7:51 PM

Volatility ruled over financial markets during President Donald Trump’s first 100 days back in office, whipsawing investors across asset classes. ... Read full Story

opinion

I trust my friend Donald Trump as president — give him time

By New York Post | Cindy Adams | 4/29/2025 7:48 PM

Give President Trump time. He knows what it’s like to win — and lose. He’s done both. Who’ll be better? ... Read full Story

lifestyle

Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo kisses husband as kids join them for very rare public appearance

By Hello! Magazine | Rebecca Lewis | 4/29/2025 7:48 PM

Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo was honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame and two of her three children were there to cheer her on. See all the pictures here... ... Read full Story

auto

Miami Armored Launches Program To Armor Your Truck For A Lot Less

By carbuzz.com | Joel Stocksdale | 4/29/2025 7:40 PM

There are some stipulations. ... Read full Story

animal

Bird flu in cows shows no signs of adapting to humans — yet

by Science News | Apr 28 2025

basketball

How boldly taking the ball out of Nikola Jokić's hands in crunch time clinched Game 5 for the Nuggets

by CBS Interactive Inc | Apr 30 2025

book

Your Met Gala 2025 reading list

by BookPage | Apr 30 2025

finance

Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz withdraw guidance as VW says it can’t quantify tariff hit

by MarketWatch.com | Apr 30 2025

football

“He’s a Great Kid” – Brian Daboll Excited to Get Started with #3 Overall Draft Pick Abdul Carter

by ESNY | Apr 24 2025

golf

Jay Sigel, Amateur Golfer Who Played Like a Pro, Dies at 81

by NY Times | Apr 25 2025

lifestyle

George and Amal Clooney’s home life with kids threatened following news

by Hello! Magazine | Apr 30 2025

long_island

Family of missing Nassau politician urges public to join beach search

by greaterlongisland.com | Apr 29 2025

people

Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole, reacts with glee to the news that another tight end will get paid more than the Chiefs'

by marca.com | Apr 30 2025

politics

Sen. Graham responds in kind to Trump's joke about wanting to be pope: 'Keep an open mind'

by Fox News | Apr 30 2025

shopping

A Classic Budget Alternative to the Royal Oak Is Now Even More Versatile

by Gear Patrol | Apr 29 2025

soccer

Costacurta aims dig at French media over Donnarumma

by Yahoo Sports | Apr 30 2025

sports

Drake invests in Venezia, will sponsor kit

by ESPN Inc. | Aug 14 2024

travel

Why you should make Florida’s Punta Gorda your next holiday destination

by The Travel Magazine | Apr 30 2025

wellness

‘Pulse’ Actor Jessy Yates on Connecting With Her Body and the Importance of Seeing Disabled People on Screen

by Self.com | Apr 29 2025

Word of the Day

insouciance

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 30, 2025 is:

insouciance • \in-SOO-see-unss\ • noun

Insouciance is a formal word that refers to a feeling of carefree unconcern. It can also be understood as a word for the relaxed and calm state of a person who is not worried about anything.

// The young actor charmed interviewers with his easy smile and devil-may-care insouciance.

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Examples:

“Gladiator II is OK when Denzel’s off-screen, but sensational when he’s on it. ... What makes the performance great is its insouciance; it’s both precise and feather-light. And it’s what a great actor can do when he’s set free to have fun, to laugh at himself a little bit. ... Denzel’s Macrinus is gravitas and comic relief in one package.” — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 22 Nov. 2024

Did you know?

If you were alive and of whistling age in the late 1980s or early 1990s, chances are you whistled (and snapped your fingers, and tapped your toes) to a little ditty called “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin, an a cappella reggae-jazz-pop tune that took the charts by surprise and by storm. An ode to cheerful insouciance if ever there was one, its lyrics are entirely concerned with being entirely unconcerned, remaining trouble-free in the face of life’s various stressors and calamities. Such carefree nonchalance is at the heart of insouciance, which arrived in English (along with the adjective insouciant), from French, in the 1800s. The French word comes from a combining of the negative prefix in- with the verb soucier, meaning “to trouble or disturb.” The easiness and breeziness of insouciance isn’t always considered beautiful, however. Insouciance may also be used when someone’s lack of concern for serious matters is seen as more careless than carefree.

Gloversville building collapses in massive fire

Wisconsin Supreme Court temporarily suspends judge accused of helping a migrant evade immigration authorities

Trump laughs off protester who attempted to disrupt 100 days speech: ‘Thought it was a guy’

NEW! Top 150 Draft Prospects: Major changes, big jumps highlight list

NEW! Top 150 Draft Prospects: Major changes, big jumps highlight list

Retired Trinity Alliance CEO recognized as community champion

All-female, mostly Black WWII unit receives Congressional Gold Medal

House committee votes to overhaul student aid programs

Chisholm exits game in first with injury

NY state Assembly passes controversial assisted suicide bill after 5 hours of emotional debate

Congress seeks answers about rising drone activity over military bases

Dems join Republicans to boost defense spending in Trump agenda bill

NYGOP headquarters vandalized again

100-day gift: Trump signs order rolling back some auto tariffs amid investor concerns

Trump rails against Fed chair, judges and Joe Biden at 100-day Michigan rally

Video: Ford's Recall Issues Are Finally Improving

Timeline: How Trump’s first 100 days shook stocks, bonds and other financial markets

I trust my friend Donald Trump as president — give him time

Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo kisses husband as kids join them for very rare public appearance

Miami Armored Launches Program To Armor Your Truck For A Lot Less

Bird flu in cows shows no signs of adapting to humans — yet

How boldly taking the ball out of Nikola Jokić's hands in crunch time clinched Game 5 for the Nuggets

Your Met Gala 2025 reading list

Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz withdraw guidance as VW says it can’t quantify tariff hit

“He’s a Great Kid” – Brian Daboll Excited to Get Started with #3 Overall Draft Pick Abdul Carter

Jay Sigel, Amateur Golfer Who Played Like a Pro, Dies at 81

George and Amal Clooney’s home life with kids threatened following news

Family of missing Nassau politician urges public to join beach search

Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole, reacts with glee to the news that another tight end will get paid more than the Chiefs'

Sen. Graham responds in kind to Trump's joke about wanting to be pope: 'Keep an open mind'

A Classic Budget Alternative to the Royal Oak Is Now Even More Versatile

Costacurta aims dig at French media over Donnarumma

Drake invests in Venezia, will sponsor kit

Why you should make Florida’s Punta Gorda your next holiday destination

‘Pulse’ Actor Jessy Yates on Connecting With Her Body and the Importance of Seeing Disabled People on Screen

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.New York Zoo Feeds Baby Vulture With Hand Puppet

2.Look: Zoo using realistic puppet to feed newly-hatched king vulture chick

3.Owner of lost $5,000 cash thought calls from police were a scam

4.Watch: Iowa museum owner's spoon collection tallied at 38,162

5.Watch: Red-tailed boa rescued from Texas tree, adopted by animal control officer

6.Speedboat Flips Midair At 200 Mph And Still Wins Race On Arizona Lake

7.Student rescued from mountain twice in four days - after going back to find his phone

8.Mother horse, baby rescued from mud pit in Arizona

9.Man wins $6M lottery prize after more than 40 years of playing

10.Watch: Miniature dachshund found after 529 days in the wild on Kangaroo Island