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Stock market today: World shares mixed after China pledges more support for slowing economy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:48 GMT

BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mixed Wednesday after China pledged more spending to energize its economy. Benchmarks fell in Paris, Frankfurt, Sydney and Seoul but rose in London, Tokyo and Hong Kong. U.S. futures were mixed and oil prices turned higher. China plans to issue 1 trillion yuan ($139 billion) in government bonds to finance new construction and other projects as part of an effort to spur faster economy growth. The aim is to drive more domestic spending and “further cement the recovery momentum of the Chinese economy,” the official Xinhua News Agency quoted Zhu Zhongming, a vice minister of finance as saying. “This decision suggests a commitment to supporting economic growth and addressing fiscal challenges at various levels of government. It also hints at a potential future shift in China’s fiscal approach,” Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management said in a commentary.However, officials said the funds would not be channeled into China’s ailing property sector, whic...

What is 'super fog'?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:48 GMT

Above: Drone view of 'Superfog' above clouds before massive car crashes on I-55.The National Weather Service called it “super fog” — a combination of thick smoke from fires in marshy wetlands of south Louisiana and the fog that often hangs thick in the air on cool, windless mornings.It was a deadly combination this week. Smoke spreading through the region from a marsh fire east of New Orleans combined with thick fog and reduced visibility on highways to near nothing. It caused a series of horrific crashes that turned a section of Interstate 55 near New Orleans into a virtual junkyard of mangled and charred vehicles.Officials said 158 vehicles were involved. The toll rose rose to eight dead and 63 injured Tuesday evening.SUPER FOG OR SMOG?Super fog and smog are both types of fog, according to the National Weather Service. But smog — often a problem in cities with heavy car traffic or industry — is formed when fog combines with smoke from pollutants. It can reduce visibility...

Biden won't file for New Hampshire Democratic primary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:48 GMT

(The Hill) - President Biden's name will not be on the Democratic primary ballot in New Hampshire in 2024, both his campaign and state Democratic Party confirmed to The Hill on Tuesday."While the president wishes to participate in the Primary, he is obligated as a Democratic candidate for President to comply with the Delegate Selection Rules for the 2024 Democratic National Convention promulgated by the Democratic National Committee. On October 24, 2023, the Democratic National Committee’s Rules & Bylaws Committee issued guidance urging Democratic campaigns to refrain from placing candidates’ names on the ballot," wrote Biden campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez in a letter obtained by The Hill to state Democratic Party Chair Raymond Buckley."In accordance with this guidance, Biden for President will refrain from submitting a Declaration of Candidacy for the Primary ahead of Friday’s candidate filing deadline for the Primary," she added, noting that Biden's name wou...

Austin Police looking for driver who injured cyclist in Oct. 7 crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police said Tuesday they are looking for the driver who hit a bicyclist in east Austin on Oct. 7 and then drove off.APD said the bicyclist had severe injuries. According to APD, the crash happened on Oct. 7 at 9:30 p.m. on Springdale Road just south of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. APD said the driver of a Red Chevrolet Avalanche pickup struck the cyclist and then left the scene without rendering aid. Austin Police say the driver of a Red Chevrolet Avalanche pickup like this one struck a bicyclist on Oct. 7 and left the scene without rendering aid. (Photo: Austin Police) Anything who has information should call the Highway Investigation Tip Line at 512-974-8111, the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or use the Crime Stoppers app, according to APD. You may remain anonymous.

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: My Daughter's Friend Is Hitting On Me. What Do I Do?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:48 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma comes from Doug and it's about one of his daughter's friends. He writes: Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I have a problem. I think one of my daughter’s friends from college is hitting on me. I visited my girl at school a couple of weekends ago and met a few of her friends. Shortly after that, one of them hit me up on Facebook…so I added her and didn’t think much of it beyond that. Since then, she’s been “liking” and interacting with all my posts, DM’ing me little notes, and asking about my hobbies and experiences, and it’s all starting to feel a little more intimate than just conversation. I’m over 40, is it really possible this 20-year-old girl is interested, or is she just messing with me? I’m not gonna lie, it’s flattering, but I'm not interested, but I also want to handle this right. I don't want to screw up one of my daughter’s friendships. Thanks for the h...

Nate Bargatze to perform in Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:48 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Comedian Nate Bargatze will perform at the MVP Arena in Albany as part of his "The Be Funny Tour" on March 9, 2024, at 7 p.m. Tickets for the show will go on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. online. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Bargatze is best known for his specials on Netflix "The Tennessee Kid," "The Greatest Average American," and "The Stand-Ups." His latest special titled "Hello, World" is available on Amazon Prime Video. He is slated to host Saturday Night Live Saturday alongside musical guests Foo Fighters. Ticket prices range from $39.75, $59.75, $79.75, and $99.75.

5 things to know this Wednesday, October 25

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:48 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Wednesday! According to Meteorologists Jill Szwed and Matt Mackie, we can expect a much warmer day than what we've been getting. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Local leaders talked about the new loitering ordinance that was passed by the Albany Common Council last week and how the police department plans to enforce the new rules. Meanwhile, after Saint Peter’s Hospital shared its assessment justifying the closure of the Burdett Birth Center, opposition is growing from the community and legislators on both sides of the aisle. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning. 1. Local leaders talk loitering enforcementLocal leaders talked about the new loitering ordinance that was passed by the Albany Common Council last week and how the police department plans to enforce the new rules. The main reason for passing a new loitering ordinance was to expand ...

Ask Amy: Photoshop can’t “fix” this awkward picture

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:48 GMT

Dear Amy: “Carlos” and I are both volunteers in an arts organization.Before knowing him well, I emailed him a photograph I entered into two juried exhibitions. The photo was chosen both times and has been exhibited.Carlos lists himself as a photographer, which is why I chose to share it.He wrote back, asking if I’d ever heard of Photoshop.He then sent me his Photoshopped version of my photo along with an explanation of how he had “fixed” it.I didn’t respond. It didn’t have anything to do with our volunteer work, so I let it go.Then, another person sent him two photographs for us to use in publicizing an event for our organization.Carlos replied to that person, cc’ing me, and sent her his photoshopped versions of her photos.He then asked me to use those photos, and provided a text he authored that I was to copy and paste verbatim, in a social media post. (I alone handle social media posts for the organization.)I’m not using a photoshopped picture. I’m insulted for the photographer. A...

Government finance statistics: Updated information

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:48 GMT

In connection with the news releases for the Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP) and the Government Finance Statistics (GFS) published today, a series of related documents have been updated:Note on the stock of liabilities in trade credits and advances;  Stock-flow adjustment note explaining the link between government deficit and debt; Background note on government interventions to support financial institutions; Note on main revisions.  These are available on the publications page for government finance statistics. The annual and quarterly GFS summary tables in Statistics Explained have also been updated.More informationExcessive Deficit Procedure and annual Government Finance Statistics, 2022Quarterly government debt news releaseQuarterly government deficit news release If you have any queries, please visit the contact page.

Far from good. New study examines Georgia's air pollution from the space observations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:48 GMT

Pollution from obsolete industries, heavy traffic, old vehicles and outdated heating threaten Georgian citizens. A new study (1) based on remote sensing of the Earth carried out by the European Union satellites in the Copernicus Programme, published in collaboration with the NGOs Arnika (Czech Republic), Green Pole (Georgia) and a company World from Space, recommends the steps to improve the environment of Georgia.“The satellite imagery shows that Rustavi is a key pollution hotspot of the country, probably due to its concentration of obsolete industries. Tbilisi is also heavily polluted, and an unregulated car traffic and insufficient public transport are among the main causes,” summarizes Jan Labohy, head of the World from Space research team. “Also, other big cities, mainly Gori, Kutaisi and Batumi, show increased pollution, probably due to the high traffic,” he adds. The study detailing the distribution of three pollutants (NO2, CO and particulate matter - PM10) over the ter...