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Four dead in Voorheesville house fire

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:02:44 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal house fire in Voorheesville. Police confirmed that four people have died, including a 5-year-old girl. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The sheriff's office announced that a 14-year-old boy is the only survivor of the fire. Police stated the boy escaped out of a window on the second floor, and is currently being treated for minor cuts and bruises at Albany Medical Center. Fire crews are currently active on the scene. The sheriff's office announced there will be road closures in the areas of Krumkill Road, Normanskill Road and Wormer Road. Death investigation underway in Rotterdam Drivers were advised to use caution on Route 155 as fire crews haul water to the area. Stay with NEWS10 as this story continues to develop.

The ‘Bengal Tiger’ economy of Bangladesh 

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:02:44 GMT

Talk of the Bengal Tiger might make you think about big cats or cricket but what’s really roaring is the economy of Bangladesh. A conference held at the European Institute for Asian Studies in Brussels on 05 July 2023 heard how a country that’s long benefited from EU aid and trade preferences has become an important partner with much to offer Europe’s exporters and investors. It’s time for a new Partnership and Co-operation Agreement, writes Political Editor Nick Powell.In his opening address to the conference, Bangladesh’s Ambassador to the European Union, Mahbub Hassan Saleh, looked forward to “a great leap forward” in his country’s relationship with the EU by concluding the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement that both sides have agreed to negotiate. Bangladesh wanted a long-term strategic partnership, which would offer EU member states so much, not least through business opportunities to participate in a rap...

1 killed, another wounded in shootout outside La Habra Walmart

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:02:44 GMT

A teenage boy died and a man was wounded in an apparent shootout at a Walmart parking lot in La Habra late Friday, authorities said. According to the La Habra Police Department, they received several 911 calls regarding a shooting in a shopping center parking lot in the 1300 block of South Beach Boulevard around 8:30 p.m. The teenage boy was pronounced dead at the scene while the man was listed in critical condition at a nearby hospital Saturday, police said.  6 killed in plane crash at French Valley Airport; second deadly crash at airstrip this week Investigators also said that they are not actively searching for any suspects, as the man and the teen may have possibly been shooting at each other. A teen was killed, and another man injured after a shooting at a Walmart parking lot in La Habra. (KTLA)A teen was killed, and another man injured after a shooting at a Walmart parking lot in La Habra. (KTLA)A teen was killed, and another man injured after a shooting at a...

Photos: Palo Alto’s Baylands Nature Preserve

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:02:44 GMT

If you want to see some of San Francisco Bay’s last remaining undisturbed marshland, visit the 1,940-acre Baylands Nature Preserve. The protected area features 15 miles of multi-use trails, where you can explore tidal and freshwater habitats.Related ArticlesThings To Do | California Coastal Commission on a mission: Funding, focus aims at beach access for all Things To Do | New study reveals what can calm snakes in times of stress — and it’s surprisingly relatable Things To Do | Mayo Clinic Minute: Sunscreen has a shelf life and other facts to know Things To Do | A Central California road trip winds through Cambria, Cayucos and more Things To Do | Tips for staying safe on your Fourth of July weekend California outdoor adventure The Bay Area offers many destinations for birdwatchers, but many devotees consider the Baylands one of the West Coast’s best for viewing. Not only do hundreds of species make...

Bank of America makes historical deposit at Computer History Museum

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:02:44 GMT

The newest addition to the Computer History Museum’s permanent collection is called ERMA — it’s short for Electronic Recording Machine, Accounting — an early banking computer that you could say is the great-grandmother of today’s ATMs and mobile banking apps.“ERMA was the first computerized banking system in the world,” said Raquel González, Silicon Valley Market President for Bank of America, which donated the massive machine to the museum in Mountain View. “Think about how far we have come from back then.”“Back then” was the period right after World War II, when a wave of prosperity meant a lot more business for banks like San Francisco-based Bank of America, which was adding about 23,000 checking accounts every month. But those extra accounts — and checks paying for new cars, new appliances and new mortgages — meant banks had to close their doors at 2 or 3 p.m. every day just so tellers could deal with ...

Yellen Says US, China Have ‘Ample Room’ for Trade and Investment

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:02:44 GMT

Viktoria Dendrinou(Bloomberg) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the US and China should communicate “directly” on specific economic concerns, reiterating the need for improved exchanges between the two sides in her meetings with Chinese leaders. Beijing and Washington can make better decisions to strengthen their respective economies if they closely communicate and exchange views on various challenges amid a “complicated” global economic outlook, Yellen told her Chinese counterpart, Vice Premier He Lifeng.“It is my belief that a wide swath of our economies can interact in ways that are uncontroversial to both governments,” Yellen said in prepared remarks at the meeting with He on Saturday. “The fact that despite recent tensions we set a record for bilateral trade in 2022 suggests there is ample room for our firms to engage in trade and investment.”China and the US should join forces to tackle climate change, Yellen said...

Doctor who drove Tesla off cliff asks court for diversion

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:02:44 GMT

(KRON) -- The doctor accused of driving his Tesla off Devil's Slide in Pacifica, with his wife and two children inside, appeared in court on Friday.Dharmesh Patel's attorneys asked for a mental health diversion, saying he suffers from a major depressive disorder. Patel previously pled not guilty to attempted murder, claiming his Tesla had tire issues. Unhoused woman dies after San Jose hit-and-run: police Patel's wife allegedly told first responders he drove off the Pacifica cliff on purpose. Everyone inside the Tesla survived the crash. The court will be back in session at the end of the month to set a date for a hearing to determine Patel's eligibility for the diversion program. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Patel currently rem...

1 dead in rollover crash on Hwy 101, driver and passenger ejected

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:02:44 GMT

(KRON) -- A woman is dead following a fatal rollover crash on Highway 101 in Healdsburg Friday night.At around 7:25 p.m., the California Highway Patrol was notified of an overturned Toyota Camry on southbound Hwy 101 just south of Old Redwood Highway. According to CHP, the driver of the Toyota, for unknown reasons, lost control of the car and veered left towards the center median. 1 injured, taken to hospital after shooting in Oakland The driver veered to the right, but the car continued out of control and veered across both lanes. The driver and passenger, both women, were ejected after the car drove off the roadway and began to roll. Police believe both occupants were not wearing a seatbelt.The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene and the passenger was transported to a local hospital for major injuries. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, ....

Portion of Hwy 4 to close overnight for construction in Brentwood

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:02:44 GMT

(KRON) -- Officials will be closing a portion of Highway 4 in Brentwood Saturday night for construction. 1 dead in rollover crash on Hwy 101, driver and passenger ejected The closure will effect the eastbound lanes from Lone Tree Way and Sand Creek Road starting at 9 p.m. and will reopen Sunday at 7 a.m. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Eastbound traffic can exit at Lone Tree Way.

Full overnight closure of Hwy 1 planned for next week

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:02:44 GMT

(BCN) -- The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is planning a full overnight closure of southbound state Highway 1 between Soquel Drive and 41st Avenue on Wednesday as work continues on a roadway improvement project. 1 injured, taken to hospital after shooting in Oakland The closure is scheduled from Wednesday at 10 p.m. until Thursday at 5:30 a.m. and will also include the closure of a northbound lane of the highway. Crews will be constructing northbound and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on state Highway 1. There will also be work on a new bicycle and pedestrian overdressing at Chanticleer Avenue. Travelers on southbound state Highway 1 will be able to access a detour via Soquel Avenue and there will be messaging and directional signs in place. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-cont...