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Norwegian officer found guilty of negligence over sinking of Navy frigate

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:57 GMT

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The duty commander of a Norwegian Navy frigate that sank following a collision with an oil tanker in 2018 was found guilty of negligence Monday by a Norwegian court.The unidentified officer was given a 60-day conditional sentence by the Hordaland district court. He had denied the charge.”He is disappointed with the outcome,” the lawyer for the 33-year-old officer, Christian Lundin, told Norwegian news agency NTB.NTB said the officer had been on duty for eight minutes on Nov. 8, 2018, when the 134-meter (442-foot) KNM Helge Ingstad collided with the Maltese-flagged oil tanker Sola TS, tearing a large hole in the frigate’s side in a harbor in Sture, north of Bergen.The frigate’s 137 crew were evacuated before the vessel sank. Eight people were slightly injured. The duty commander was the only person prosecuted over the incident. The prosecution has claimed that negligent navigation was the main reason for the collision. The officer had denied criminal guilt ...

Powerful cyclone floods homes, cuts communications in western Myanmar; at least 6 dead, 700 injured

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:57 GMT

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Rescuers on Monday evacuated about 1,000 people trapped by seawater 3.6 meters (12 feet) deep along western Myanmar’s coast after a powerful cyclone injured hundreds and cut off communications. Six deaths were reported, but the true impact was not yet clear in one of Asia’s least developed countries.Strong winds injured more than 700 of about 20,000 people who were sheltering in sturdier buildings on the highlands of Sittwe township, such as monasteries, pagodas and schools, according to a leader of the Rakhine Youths Philanthropic Association in Sittwe. He asked not to be named due to fear of reprisals from the authorities in the military-run country.Seawater raced into more than 10 low-lying wards near the shore as Cyclone Mocha made landfall in Rakhine state Sunday afternoon, he said. Residents moved to roofs and higher floors, while the wind and storm surge prevented immediate rescue.“After 4 p.m. yesterday, the storm weakened a bit, but the water ...

Europe’s outlook for economic growth brightens – a little

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:57 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 19:08:57 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 19:08:57 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 19:08:57 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 19:08:57 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 19:08:57 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 19:08:57 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 19:08:57 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...