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Russian troops withdraw from Moscow after mercenary revolt ends, trouble remains for Putin

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:27:29 GMT

(AP) - Russian troops deployed to protect the capital withdrew Sunday after a mercenary forces beat a retreat. But the short-lived revolt could have long-term consequences for President Vladimir Putin’s two-decade hold on power and his war in Ukraine.Putin’s image as a tough leader had already been badly bruised by the Ukraine war, which has dragged on for 16 months and claimed huge numbers of Russian troops. Saturday's march toward Moscow by forces under the command of his onetime protege, Yevgeny Prigozhin, exposed further weaknesses, many analysts said.It also meant some of the best forces fighting for Russia in Ukraine were pulled from that battlefield: Prigozhin's own Wagner troops and Chechen ones sent to stop them.After calling for an armed rebellion aimed at ousting Russia’s defense minister, Prigozhin and his fighters appeared to seize control of the Russian military headquarters in Rostov-on-Don that oversee fighting in Ukraine.They then advanced towards Moscow largel...

Emmys power rankings: Drama

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:27:29 GMT

LOS ANGELES — “Succession,” to borrow a phrase from Kendall’s eulogy for his father, Logan, is going to be a “terrible force” this Emmy season. Jennifer Coolidge is the only sure thing to defy it. People love her, adore her work and simply can’t get enough of her digressive awards speeches. Encore!But otherwise, that might be it. So get ready to hear Nicholas Britell’s theme song played again and again Emmy night — and who doesn’t want to bathe in that melancholic piano a few more times? — as we celebrate the end of one of the greatest shows in the history of television. It’s going to be a night of good TV!But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. A number of series will be in play when nominations are announced next month. Let’s sort through them in our Emmy drama power rankings. (Note: The total haul predictions include every category, not just the ones specifically noted here.)10. ‘The Diplomat’Might be nom...

Albany police investigating two homicides

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:27:29 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany police announced they are investigating two separate homicides that occurred early in the morning on Sunday. Both incidents are currently under investigation. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At 12:45 a.m. on June 25, police responded to the area of Myrtle Avenue and Philip Street for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found Deandre Morrison, 28, of Albany, who had sustained gunshot wounds to his torso. Morrison was tended to at the scene by emergency personnel. He was then transported to Albany Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased. Man shot in the foot in Schenectady shooting Then at 2:05 a.m., police responded to the 500 block of Hamilton Street between Ontario Street and Partridge Street for reports of another shooting. Arriving officers located Benjamin Rowe, 25, with gunshot wounds to his torso. Rowe was treated at the scene by EMS. He was then brought to Albany...

Violent night in St. Louis leaves at least 7 people shot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:27:29 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Another violent weekend in St. Louis. At least seven people were shot since Saturday afternoon and a lot of police responded outside a bar in The Grove neighborhood just after midnight as pride celebrations were wrapping up.In addition to six separate shootings, there has also been reports of a suspected stabbing at 'Taha'a Twisted Tiki Bar' in The Grove. It hasn't been confirmed by police just yet but if so, it would already add to a violent weekend.Seven people were shot Saturday in six separate incidents. Of that total, one person died from their injuries. Violent night in St. Louis leaves at least 6 people shot The violence started just after 9:00 p.m. and went through the early morning hours of Sunday. The latest incident just a few hours ago.The first incident happened on the 4400 block of Kennerly Avenue, where a woman was shot and killed. She is the one confirmed dead. A few hours later at midnight, a man was shot in the leg on Leduc Street, a second victim wa...

Letters: No Labels a third party a spoiler? Other parties driving voters away

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:27:29 GMT

Third party a spoiler? Other parties driving voters awayRe: “Third-party candidate on state’s ballot could spoil Biden’s election,” June 17 commentaryMark Udall misses the point of national interest in third-party candidacies. It is not about tilting an election to a Democratic or Republican candidate. It is borne out of disgust with both parties and their years-long inability to capably govern.To assert that less than 10% of voters are “toss-up voters” ignores overwhelming evidence of shifts out of both major parties to non-partisanship — voters are desperate for new choices. Udall is doing the very thing voters are sick of — intransigently circling the wagons around his viewpoints. He contends a third-party candidacy would do nothing to solve our political challenges? Well, the two-party system has shown just how inept they are at the task. American voters are sick of politicians whose governing strategy is grounded in holding their ...

Man shot in face at Dockweiler Beach, suspect gets car stuck in sand and flees on foot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:27:29 GMT

A man was shot in the face at Dockweiler Beach on Saturday night, and the suspect remains on the loose after abandoning his car. Gunfire erupted in a parking lot near the intersection of Imperial Highway and Vista del Mar around 10 p.m., authorities said. The victim, only identified as a man in his 20s, was rushed to a hospital and is expected to survive. The gunman attempted to flee the scene in a Dodge Charger but got his vehicle stuck in sand and abandoned it. They were able to get away on foot. The gunman attempted to flee the scene in a Dodge Charger but got his vehicle stuck in sand and abandoned it. (OC Hawk)Detectives were seen investigating the Charger for any clues that might lead to the suspect.What led up to the shooting remains under investigation. 

Getting To Know Geraniol — A Primer On The Hemp Terpene Geraniol

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:27:29 GMT

CBD is the most dominant cannabinoid in hemp flowers, but it’s far from the only compound in this plant. Besides secondary cannabinoids like CBG and CBN, hemp has dozens of flavorful terpenes. These aromatic compounds give each hemp strain its unique scent. Currently, scientists estimate there could be hundreds of terpenes in hemp flowers, many of which we still haven’t discovered.Geraniol is one of the many terpenes found in hemp strains. Although geraniol isn’t as common as myrcene, beta-caryophyllene, or limonene, it can influence the “background” of many hemp strains. As people get more experienced smoking hemp flowers or using full-spectrum CBD oils, they may appreciate geraniol’s nuanced flavors.What Is The Geraniol Terpene?As mentioned in the intro, geraniol is a secondary terpene in many hemp strains. Like other hemp terpenes, you can find geraniol in various flowers, fruits, and herbs. Indeed, gardeners may already know that geraniol is the primary terpene in the “geranium”...

July 4 festivities in Los Gatos include symphony performance, fireworks

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:27:29 GMT

Fourth of JulyThis July 4, the Town of Los Gatos will be booming with celebration. Festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. in Oak Meadow Park with the Fourth of July Symphony in the Park, featuring the San Jose Wind Symphony. The event will include a flag raising, food and drinks, as well as activities for children. The symphony will perform at 1 p.m. and the event will last until 3:30 p.m.Clean up the trailAs more people head to local parks this summer, litter and other debris tend to accumulate—but there are ways for residents to help keep green spaces healthy and enjoyable. Next Saturday, July 8, the Los Gatos High School Key Club will host a Los Gatos Creek Trail clean-up event. Volunteers will meet at the Old Forbes Mill parking lot, located just behind 55 Church St., at 10 a.m.Key Club will provide snacks, coffee and cleaning supplies. For more information, visit www.lgkiwanis.org.Preschool registration opensEnrollment is now open for the 2023-24 school year at Los Gatos-Saratoga...

Peninsula theater companies announce new seasons with lots of old favorites

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:27:29 GMT

Peninsula theater companies have already announced their 2023-24 seasons, giving local theatregoers will have a plethora of productions to choose from come fall.September season openers include Los Altos Stage Company’s production of “Significant Others” by Joshua Harmon, running Sept. 7-Oct. 1 at Bus Barn Theatre in Los Altos.The remainder of the company’s season includes “Elf, the Musical” by Matthew Sklar, Nov. 30-Dec. 24; “Heroes of the Fourth Turning” by Will Arbery, Jan. 25-Feb. 18, 2024; Thorton Wilder’s “The Skin of Our Teeth,” April 11-May 5; and “Young Frankenstein” by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, May 30-June 23.The Pear Theatre in Mountain View opens “Noises Off” on Sept. 8; the 1982 farce by English playwright Michael Frayn runs through Oct. 2.“The Land of the Dead” and “District Merchants” will run in repertory Nov. 17-Dec. 10, both directed by The Pear’s executive artistic director Sinjin Jones. “For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday” runs Feb. 8-March 3, 2024, and “Love...

Little Italy San Jose gives visitors a taste of new restaurant, museum

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:27:29 GMT

Supporters of the two newest additions to Little Italy San Jose got a sneak peek at a June 22 preview event for Poor House Bistro and the Little Italy Museum and Cultural Center.The 5,000-square-foot piazza that connects the two venues was full of people who paid $30 a pop to dine on food from Poor House Bistro as well as Paesano’s and Bibo’s Pizza, two other Little Italy eateries. Poor House, which was moved to Little Italy in January 2022, wasn’t open to the public yet, but employees served Hurricanes, Negronis and other beverages from an outdoor bar.The Italian Cellar, an indoor bar underneath the museum, was open for the event, even though there’s still some work to be done before it opens as a private club for members of Little Italy San Jose. The bar pays tribute to the old venue of the same name, later known more famously as Manny’s Cellar, at the Fallon House.Little Italy San Jose President Joshua DeVincenzi Melander acknowledged that the two venues are still works in progre...