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Modeling finds Trump taking back four states, beating Biden in electoral college

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:30:45 GMT

(The Hill) - Stack Data Strategy is projecting that former President Trump would beat President Joe Biden for the presidency if the election were held today. Stack published a polling model on Monday that found Biden wining the popular vote but losing the electoral college by 292 votes for Trump, to 246 votes for Biden. It projected that Biden would lose four states he won in 2020: Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Arizona and Georgia. It projected Biden as the winner in two other swing states of Michigan and Nevada. “Our research is the largest exercise of its kind so far this cycle and we can confidently say that as things currently stand, if Donald Trump is selected as the Republican candidate, he is likely to win,” Head of Stack Data Strategy Joe Bedell said in a statement.The research polled about 15,000 respondents from across the United States between Oct. 12 and Nov. 3. The researchers then used the respondents’ answers to power a model that projected the 2024 electoral map base...

Albany duo arrested in Napa Auto Parts grand larceny

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:30:45 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man and woman were arrested Tuesday stemming from a grand larceny at the Ravena Napa Auto Parts. Mark Nolan-Schou and Chelsea Biathrow each face multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, around 6:22 p.m., Albany County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of larceny at Napa Auto Parts in Ravena. Deputies say the suspect(s) left the scene before their arrival.Shortly after, members from the Bethlehem Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a car matching the description of the getaway car. Police say the car fled from the stop and was again stopped in Albany. 5 things to know this Wednesday, November 15 Both occupants, identified as Nolan-Schou and Biathrow, were taken into custody. Both were found to possess stolen items from the auto parts store in the car.Charges:Fourth-degree possession of stolen propertyFourth-degree grand larcenyBoth were released on an appe...

5 things to know this Wednesday, November 15

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:30:45 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Wednesday! According to Meteorologists Jill Szwed and Matt Mackie, high pressure in control along the coast of the Northeast keeps us bright these next couple of days, allowing for a nice mid-November warm-up. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! New York City Mayor Eric Adams believes the Amtrak train service will be partially back up and running by Thursday. Services between Albany and New York City were suspended due to structure issues with a privately owned, non-Amtrak garage located above the Empire Line tracks in New York City. Meanwhile, the Stewart’s store at the corner of Manning Boulevard and Central Avenue is closing on Thursday, November 16. Stewart’s Shops Corp. made the announcement on Tuesday, citing an increase in public safety concerns at that location. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning. 1. Amtrak service to Albany to return this ...

Ask Amy: A marriage is threatened by diagnosis

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:30:45 GMT

Dear Amy: I suffered an injury that caused internal bleeding. This gave me severe anemia, which I was unaware I had.I was unknowingly battling its symptoms of depression and anxiety before being diagnosed.I had no idea what was happening to me. I had no mental health struggles my whole life (I’m 45) until this medical condition changed my behavior considerably.My wife of almost 20 years left me before I was diagnosed.After diagnosis, doctors were able to stop the blood loss. The anemia and its symptoms went away, and I returned to my normal self.I was sure my wife would reconcile with our family after my diagnosis, but instead she said I was using the illness as an excuse for my behavior. She does not understand it was the cause.She doesn’t understand these symptoms went away once the illness was successfully treated, and believes I am permanently mentally ill.She believes the illness brought out my true personality, when that is not true at all. What happened was a complete a...

Commissioners Schmit and Breton to discuss workers' rights in the age of AI at the 2023 European Employment and Social Rights Forum

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:30:45 GMT

On 16 and 17 November, Jobs and Social Rights Commissioner Nicolas Schmit and Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton (pictured) will attend the second edition of the European Employment and Social Rights Forum. The theme of this year's Forum is the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the world of work. The #EUSocialForum is Europe's largest event on employment and social affairs. It brings together policymakers, business leaders, industry experts, social partners, civil society, and academia to discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by technology and AI.On 16 November, Commissioner Schmit will participate in the session on EU policy and the regulation of AI, exploring how to ensure workers' rights are protected with the rise in algorithmic management, and how EU policies can encourage a human-centred approach to AI. On 17 November, he will be part of a joint panel with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, discussing how investments in skills and ...

Four-bedroom home sells for $2.4 million in Danville

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:30:45 GMT

212 Murcia Court – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 200 block of Murcia Court in Danville has new owners. The 3,460-square-foot property, built in 1995, was sold on Nov. 2, 2023. The $2,375,000 purchase price works out to $686 per square foot. This single-story house boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and four baths. The home’s outer structure has tiles on the roof. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with forced air heating and central A/C. Additionally, the house includes an attached three-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage. The property’s backyard showcases a pool.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:In May 2023, a 2,183-square-foot home on Marseille Court in Danville sold for $1,802,000, a price per square foot of $825. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 3,013-square-foot home on the 200 block of Murcia Court in Danville sold in November 2022, for $2,200,000...

Crown Crafts: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:30:45 GMT

GONZALES, La. (AP) — GONZALES, La. (AP) — Crown Crafts Inc. (CRWS) on Wednesday reported net income of $1.8 million in its fiscal second quarter.The Gonzales, Louisiana-based company said it had profit of 18 cents per share.The maker of children’s products posted revenue of $24.1 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CRWS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CRWSSource

India superstar Virat Kohli makes history at Cricket World Cup with record 50th ODI century

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:30:45 GMT

MUMBAI, India (AP) — India superstar Virat Kohli hit his record 50th century in one-day internationals at the Cricket World Cup on Wednesday, surpassing the mark he shared with countryman Sachin Tendulkar.Kohli raised his arms aloft then sank to his knees and bowed to the fans with his helmet off after reaching three figures in the semifinal match against New Zealand at the Wankhede stadium. He was 100 not out after facing 106 balls in a virtually chanceless innings.The 35-year-old Kohli, nicknamed “The King” in India and arguably the world’s most famous cricketer, was appearing his 279th match in ODIs after making his debut in the 50-over format in 2008.It was his third hundred at this World Cup, which he is making his own. He finished the group stage as the top run-scorer in the tournament with 594 and averaging exactly 99.___AP cricket: https://apnews.com/hub/cricketSource

A key US spy tool will lapse at year’s end unless Congress and the White House can cut a deal

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:30:45 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — With just seven weeks until the end of the year, the Biden administration is running out of time to win the reauthorization of a spy program it says is vital to preventing terrorism, catching spies and disrupting cyberattacks. The tool, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, will expire at the end of December unless the White House and Congress can cut a deal and resolve an unusually vexing debate that has yielded unlikely alliances at the intersection of privacy and national security. Without the program, administration officials warn, the government won’t be able to collect crucial intelligence overseas. But civil liberties advocates from across the political spectrum say the law as it stands now infringes on the privacy of ordinary Americans and insist that changes are needed before the program is reauthorized.“Renewing this law before it expires is among the most consequential national security decisions we face as a country,” Assistant...

Target: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:30:45 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Target Corp. (TGT) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $971 million.On a per-share basis, the Minneapolis-based company said it had net income of $2.10.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 15 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.48 per share.The retailer posted revenue of $25.4 billion in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Thirteen analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $25.24 billion.For the current quarter ending in January, Target expects its per-share earnings to range from $1.90 to $2.60._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TGT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TGTSource