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Dalai Lama kisses boy on lips in video, later apologizes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:13:36 GMT

DHARAMSALA, India (AP) — Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama apologized Monday after a video showing him kissing a child on the lips triggered criticism.A statement posted on his official website said the 87-year-old leader regretted the incident and wished to "apologize to the boy and his family, as well as his many friends across the world, for the hurt his words may have caused.”The incident occurred at a public gathering in February at the Tsuglagkhang temple in Dharamsala, where the exiled leader lives. He was taking questions from the audience when the boy asked if he could hug him.The Dalai Lama invited the boy up toward the platform he was seated on. In the video, he gestured to his cheek, after which the child kissed him before giving him a hug.The Dalai Lama then asked the boy to kiss him on the lips and stuck out his tongue. “And suck my tongue,” the Dalai Lama can be heard saying as the boy sticks out his own tongue and leans in, prompting laughter from the...

Brighter skies ahead of a little rain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:13:36 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The day dawned mostly sunny with areas of dense fog mainly in the Hill Country and from eastern Williamson into Milam Counties. Fair-weather cumulus clouds increased during the morning from an area of low pressure in northwest Gulf. Morning lows were in the mid/upper 40s to low 50s including 53° at Camp Mabry.Winds will come out of the northeast to east this afternoon keeping most highs in the middle to a few upper 70s. A little "cooler" than today's normal of 80°This quiet weather week will continue a gradual warming through Saturday. Daytime highs will peak in the low/mid 80s Saturday before the next cold front.That front will arrive Saturday afternoon/night bringing with it a low chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. A little rain Friday and not much more on SaturdayRain totals will be meager with both the American and European models suggesting a few hundredths up to between .10" and .20".Lower humidity will be delivered by a north wind so that Sunday wi...

30-story, all-glass student housing high-rise coming to West Campus

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:13:36 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- West Campus is getting a new high-rise, and this one will be an all-glass, 30-story student housing tower. Birmingham-based Hoar Construction on Tuesday announced the groundbreaking of construction on the tower, named Icon. It's expected to be complete by the summer of 2025, in time for students to move in before the 2025-26 school year starts. Hoar Construction is serving as the general contractor on the construction of the building, alongside New York-based developer The MDL Group. According to a release from Hoar, Icon will house 555 beds across 216 apartments ranging from one-bedroom to five-bedroom units. The apartment will feature a pool, fitness center, game and lounge rooms, a podcast studio, and student workspaces. There will also be four levels of below-ground parking. When it's completed, Icon will be one of the tallest buildings in the surrounding neighborhoods, according to Hoar.The tower will be the latest project in Austin built by Hoar. Other complex...

Tupperware stock tumbles after company warns it’s at risk of going out of business

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:13:36 GMT

Food-storage company Tupperware’s stock tumbled on Monday after warning it could be on the brink of going out of business after nearly 80 years.The 45% slide came after the company announced it had hired financial advisers to help keep the company solvent amid “substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern,” according to a regulatory filing filed last Friday.Tupperware is also on the verge of being de-listed by the New York Stock Exchange after not filing an annual report.The company said it was running out of money to keep operating and was exploring mass layoffs and selling off its real estate assets among other cost-cutting measures.“Tupperware has embarked on a journey to turn around our operations and today marks a critical step in addressing our capital and liquidity position,” CEO Miguel Fernandez said in a press release. “The company is doing everything in its power to mitigate the impacts of recent events, and we are taking immediate action to...

Recognizing Albany dispatchers for Telecommunicators Week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:13:36 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Before Albany Police Officers respond to an emergency, they are briefed and guided by the dispatchers, often referred to as the "unsung heroes" of first responders. This National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, law enforcement officials and leaders at the 9-1-1 center are thanking those who pick up the phone when the community calls for help.“We truly are the 'first' first responders. So many people, sometimes the first and only contact they have with anybody in public safety, is a dispatcher," said Jeremie Meyer, Director of Emergency Services Communications in the City of Albany.Recent major emergencies, like the massive fire at the old Doane Stuart School, the Grand Street fire that devastated four buildings, and the lockdown at Albany Medical Center, further highlight the responsibility and crisis management done in their office.“When we have these mental health calls, or these high priority calls, our dispatchers are feeling the same stress that ...

Albany PD investigates shooting involving child victim

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:13:36 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department has confirmed a shooting incident occurred around the 300 block of Colonie Street around midnight on Monday. Police say a 3-year-old girl sustained a gunshot wound, and the injury is non-life-threatening. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Investigations into the incident are ongoing. NEWS10 will update the story when more details are made available.

Glens Falls Planning Board approves South Street plan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:13:36 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - After six years and multiple renderings, it's official. This week, the Glens Falls Planning Board approved the plans for the new farmer's market and event space set to come to South Street. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The planned space will serve as a new home for the Glens Falls Farmer's Market, currently located further up South Street next to New Way Lunch. The new space has shifted in budget over the years, due to the supply chain issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and in shape, as architects determine how better to maximize airflow and sunlight while building a structure that can house more than just markets. At the end of the day, the city is excited to move forward."This is the - hopefully - culmination of a rather lengthy process that we've been working on for some time," said Glens Falls Economic Development Director Jeff Flagg at the meeting. Flagg came with Scott Miller, from...

NYSP: Two arrested on drug charges in Kingsbury

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:13:36 GMT

KINGSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Saturday night, State Police of Greenwich conducted a traffic stop on State Route 196 for Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. Police say the driver, Nathan D. Arno, 29, of Hartford, did not have a valid license and was Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police observed a glass smoking device containing drug residue inside the vehicle. Felony-weight narcotics and other controlled substances were located within the vehicle.Arno was arrested on two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree, two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, and Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. NYSP: Greenwich man arrested on a forgery charge The passenger, Bud J. Saunders, 37, of Argyle, was also taken into custody. Saunders was charg...

Barbecue restaurants in the Capital Region

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:13:36 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- From brisket to ribs to pulled pork, you have quite a few options when it comes to barbecue. Here's where you can get barbecue meals around the Capital Region. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 377 River Street in TroyThe Iron Works, 15 Campbell Avenue in TroyWarehouse Grill & BBQ, 219 Wolf Road in ColonieSmokey Bones, 1557 Central Avenue in ColonieMiller's Backyard BBQ, 1 Niver Street in CohoesSignal 30 BBQ, 201 Columbia Street in CohoesThe Memphis King BBQ, 1902 Van Vranken Avenue in SchenectadyWagon Train BBQ, 671 Mariaville Road in SchenectadyRollin' Smoke Handcrafted BBQ, 1613 Route 9 in HalfmoonDizzy Chicken Barbecue, 102 Congress Street in Saratoga SpringsPJ's BAR-B-QSA, 1 Kaydeross Ave W in Saratoga SpringsBarnsider BBQ, 2112 Route 9 in Lake GeorgeBebob's Backstreet BBQ,  75 Dieskau Street in Lake GeorgeJ&J Smokehouse BBQ, 550 Main Street in CatskillHigh On The Hog ...

NYSP: Greenwich man arrested on a forgery charge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:13:36 GMT

GREENWICH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday, New York State Police arrested a Greenwich man for Forgery in the Second Degree. Investigations determined that Garrett A. Murray, 25, had allegedly intercepted a check on February 23. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Murray then forged the victim's signature and deposited the check into a bank account that belonged to him. Police arrested Murray at his residence. After processing, he was transported to the Washington County Correctional Facility to await arraignment.