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upstate

Local church makes first aid kits for Ukraine as war continues

By NEWS10 ABC | Courtney Ward | 4/29/2025 10:45 PM

The continued bombings by Russia spurred dozens of volunteers to come together at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Watervliet. ... Read full Story

politics

Witkoff: Putin sees opportunity for the 'first time in decades' for a relationship recalibration

By The Hill | Tara Suter | 4/29/2025 10:45 PM

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said Tuesday that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin sees an opportunity for the “first time in decades” for a U.S.-Russia relationship recalibration. “I think that … he sees the opportunity for the first time in decades, to recalibrate the relationship of the Russian Federation with the United States, and... ... Read full Story

upstate

Cancer Action Day held at NYS Capitol

By NEWS10 ABC | Courtney Ward | 4/29/2025 10:42 PM

Cancer patients and survivors from across New York State gathered for Cancer Action Day at the state capitol on Tuesday. ... Read full Story

politics

5 takeaways from Trump’s contentious 100-day interview with ABC

By The Hill | Alex Gangitano | 4/29/2025 10:32 PM

President Trump and ABC News’ Terry Moran held a contentious interview on Tuesday in which the president and the senior national correspondent clashed over tariff policy, deportations, MS-13 tattoos and the power of the presidency. The Oval Office interview came as Trump marked the first 100 days in office of his second term. Trump took... ... Read full Story

soccer

Video – Legendary Inter Milan Goalkeeper Urges Fans To Support Nerazzurri In Barcelona

By Yahoo Sports | | 4/29/2025 10:30 PM

Inter Milan and Barcelona will face off in the first leg of their heavyweight Champions League semi-final tie on Wednesday night.Despite enjoying a near-flawless continental campaign, the Italian gian... ... Read full Story

lifestyle

Richard Gere and wife Alejandra Silva look more in love than ever following move to Spain

By Hello! Magazine | Faye James | 4/29/2025 10:29 PM

Richard Gere and his wife Alejandra Silva couldn't have looked more in love while gracing the red carpet at the Barcelona Film Festival on Tuesday, proving that their cross-continental move to Spain was the right choice. See details. ... Read full Story

sports

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona eye move for $54M-rated Rashford

By ESPN Inc. | Tom Fenton | 4/29/2025 10:26 PM

Marcus Rashford reportedly has his heart set on a move to Barcelona. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors. ... Read full Story

people

Benny Safdie transforms Dwayne Johnson into UFC's Mark Kerr in raw new drama

By marca.com | LW | 4/29/2025 10:23 PM

The film follows UFC legend Mark Kerr's rise, addiction struggles and emotional unraveling, with Johnson nearly unrecognizable in the lead role. Leer ... Read full Story

politics

Schumer kicks off Democrat all-nighter marathon railing against Trump's 100 days: He's 'being a mob boss'

By Fox News | | 4/29/2025 10:20 PM

Democrats railed against Trump's first 100 days in office in an expected all-nighter kicked off officially by Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. ... Read full Story

golf

Morikawa, caddie split; Greiner reportedly on bag

By ESPN | | 4/29/2025 10:16 PM

Collin Morikawa has split with longtime caddie J.J. Jakovac and reportedly has hired Joe Greiner to replace him. ... Read full Story

baseball

Judge wraps up stellar April in series finale in Baltimore

By MLB.com | | 4/29/2025 10:12 PM

... Read full Story

opinion

Michael Goodwin: Trump’s first 100 days illustrate his strengths and mindset —decisive, bold, and in a hurry

By New York Post | Michael Goodwin | 4/29/2025 10:12 PM

Any discussion of the opening days of Donald Trump’s presidency must start at the key date — last Nov. 5, when he rose from the political dead to seize his second term in the White House. ... Read full Story

upstate

SUNY Schenectady's simulator addresses air traffic shortage

By NEWS10 ABC | Courtney Ward | 4/29/2025 10:09 PM

With air traffic in the United States experiencing turbulence so far in 2025, one local college has what it takes to help make a difference when flying safer skies. ... Read full Story

politics

Trump calls out lawmaker filing articles of impeachment: 'This lunatic'

By The Hill | Lauren Irwin | 4/29/2025 10:05 PM

President Trump called out Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar (Mich.) for filing articles of impeachment against him during a rally in Michigan celebrating his first 100 days in office. “Today they did it again. Some guy that I’ve never heard of ... is he a congressman? This guy, he said … ‘ladies and gentlemen, I am... ... Read full Story

politics

Trump wagers US economy in high-stakes tariff gamble at 100-day mark

By Fox News | | 4/29/2025 10:01 PM

Economists warn that working-class Americans have the most to lose in a high-stakes game of chicken President Donald Trump is playing as he imposes steep tariffs in his first 100 days. ... Read full Story

baseball

Waddell, Mets look to take series vs. D-backs

By MLB.com | | 4/29/2025 9:54 PM

... Read full Story

music

Ole Obermann & Rachel Newman Named Apple Music Co-Heads

By Billboard | Chris Eggertsen | 4/29/2025 9:47 PM

Obermann joins Newman, a 16-year Apple Music veteran, from his previous role as global head of music business development at ByteDance. ... Read full Story

politics

DOGE terminates billions in contracts, including $361K for 'gender non-conforming, non-binary' BIPOC farmers

By Fox News | | 4/29/2025 9:44 PM

The federal government on Tuesday said it saved billions of dollars after DOGE eliminated hundreds of "wasteful" grants and contracts in several weeks. ... Read full Story

music

Julien Baker & TORRES’ ‘Send a Prayer My Way’ Makes Top 5 Debut on Album Sales Chart

By Billboard | Keith Caulfield | 4/29/2025 9:43 PM

The set also arrives in the top 10 on Vinyl Albums and Indie Store Album Sales. ... Read full Story

sports

Arteta: Arsenal need 'something special' in Paris

By ESPN Inc. | James Olley | 4/29/2025 9:39 PM

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to do "something special" to beat Paris Saint-Germain next week and reach the Champions League final. ... Read full Story

auto

Video: Ford's Recall Issues Are Finally Improving

by carbuzz.com | Apr 29 2025

book

Your Met Gala 2025 reading list

by BookPage | Apr 30 2025

connecticut

Who gets to decide how CT should spend opioid settlement funds?

by CT Mirror | Apr 30 2025

entertainment

Celeb Colorist Bianca Hillier Says You Should Look to Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen for Summer Hair Inspo

by ET Online | Apr 28 2025

finance

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

by MarketWatch.com | Apr 30 2025

health

Ozempic May Cause Cosmetic Side Effects Like Sagging Skin, Wrinkly Feet

by Healthline.com | Apr 29 2025

metro

How living in the suburbs can increase your risk of developing a meat allergy

by New York Post | Apr 30 2025

new_jersey

Untangling the web of cash pouring into NJ governor’s race

by NJ Spotlight | Apr 30 2025

nutrition

I Ate Pineapple Every Day—Here’s What Happened

by thehealthy.com | Mar 31 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

real_estate

This is the largest office-to-residential conversion in the US — and it’s just the beginning

by NY Post | Apr 29 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

technology

US Marines get high-power microwave weapon to cook enemy drone swarms in seconds

by Interesting Engineering | Apr 30 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.

Local church makes first aid kits for Ukraine as war continues

Witkoff: Putin sees opportunity for the 'first time in decades' for a relationship recalibration

Cancer Action Day held at NYS Capitol

5 takeaways from Trump’s contentious 100-day interview with ABC

Video – Legendary Inter Milan Goalkeeper Urges Fans To Support Nerazzurri In Barcelona

Richard Gere and wife Alejandra Silva look more in love than ever following move to Spain

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona eye move for $54M-rated Rashford

Benny Safdie transforms Dwayne Johnson into UFC's Mark Kerr in raw new drama

Schumer kicks off Democrat all-nighter marathon railing against Trump's 100 days: He's 'being a mob boss'

Morikawa, caddie split; Greiner reportedly on bag

Judge wraps up stellar April in series finale in Baltimore

Michael Goodwin: Trump’s first 100 days illustrate his strengths and mindset —decisive, bold, and in a hurry

SUNY Schenectady's simulator addresses air traffic shortage

Trump calls out lawmaker filing articles of impeachment: 'This lunatic'

Trump wagers US economy in high-stakes tariff gamble at 100-day mark

Waddell, Mets look to take series vs. D-backs

Ole Obermann & Rachel Newman Named Apple Music Co-Heads

DOGE terminates billions in contracts, including $361K for 'gender non-conforming, non-binary' BIPOC farmers

Julien Baker & TORRES’ ‘Send a Prayer My Way’ Makes Top 5 Debut on Album Sales Chart

Arteta: Arsenal need 'something special' in Paris

Video: Ford's Recall Issues Are Finally Improving

Your Met Gala 2025 reading list

Who gets to decide how CT should spend opioid settlement funds?

Celeb Colorist Bianca Hillier Says You Should Look to Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen for Summer Hair Inspo

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

Ozempic May Cause Cosmetic Side Effects Like Sagging Skin, Wrinkly Feet

How living in the suburbs can increase your risk of developing a meat allergy

Untangling the web of cash pouring into NJ governor’s race

I Ate Pineapple Every Day—Here’s What Happened

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'

This is the largest office-to-residential conversion in the US — and it’s just the beginning

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

Costacurta aims dig at French media over Donnarumma

US Marines get high-power microwave weapon to cook enemy drone swarms in seconds

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

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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

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