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Queens 18-year-old issued 43 tickets after upstate police chase
An 18-year-old was issued a total of 43 tickets following a high-speed police chase in upstate , according to the New York State Police. Authorities say that a state trooper was patrolling Route 17 in , in the town of Goshen when he saw a 2003 Infiniti G35 driving 117 mph in a 65 mph zone. The trooper attempted to catch up to the car, which was weaving in and out of traffic without signaling and cutting off other motorists. The car then tried to hide in a park and ride lot and fled when the trooper approached, re-entering Route 17 and moving onto Interstate 87, heading south. The trooper...…An 18-year-old was issued a total of 43 tickets following a high-speed police chase in upstate , according to the New York State Police. Authorities say that a state trooper was patrolling Route 17 in , in the town of Goshen when he saw a 2003 Infiniti G35 driving 117 mph in a 65 mph zone. The trooper attempted to catch up to the car, which was weaving in and out of traffic without signaling and cutting off other motorists. The car then tried to hide in a park and ride lot and fled when the trooper approached, re-entering Route 17 and moving onto Interstate 87, heading south. The trooper...WW…
At least 32 killed, 165 injured after trains collide in Egypt
Authorities say two trains crashed in southern Egypt, killing at least 32 people and injuring 165 in the latest of a series of deadly crashes on the country’s troubled railways. (Credit: Hassanein Khalaf Allah Hassanein Hassan via Storyful) Two trains crashed Friday in southern Egypt, killing at least 32 people and injuring 165, authorities said in the latest of a series of deadly accidents on the country’s troubled railways. Someone apparently activated the emergency brakes on the passenger train, and it was rear-ended by another train, causing two cars to derail and flip on their side,...…Authorities say two trains crashed in southern Egypt, killing at least 32 people and injuring 165 in the latest of a series of deadly crashes on the country’s troubled railways. (Credit: Hassanein Khalaf Allah Hassanein Hassan via Storyful) Two trains crashed Friday in southern Egypt, killing at least 32 people and injuring 165, authorities said in the latest of a series of deadly accidents on the country’s troubled railways. Someone apparently activated the emergency brakes on the passenger train, and it was rear-ended by another train, causing two cars to derail and flip on their side,...WW…
Arizona firefighter reveals hidden piano talent after responding to call at assisted-living facility
Derek Andresen, a probationary firefighter in Mesa, Arizona, revealed an unexpected talent recently after clearing a call at an assisted-living facility. (Credit: Mesa Fire and Medical Department via Storyful) Watch out Beethoven — a new pianist is in town! A firefighter in Arizona revealed an unexpected talent after clearing a recent call at an assisted-living facility. Video footage was captured of Derek Andresen, a probationary firefighter in Mesa, Arizona, sitting down at the piano to play "Fur Elise," a classical song by iconic pianist Beethoven. Captain Tim Burleson of Engine 220 was...…Derek Andresen, a probationary firefighter in Mesa, Arizona, revealed an unexpected talent recently after clearing a call at an assisted-living facility. (Credit: Mesa Fire and Medical Department via Storyful) Watch out Beethoven — a new pianist is in town! A firefighter in Arizona revealed an unexpected talent after clearing a recent call at an assisted-living facility. Video footage was captured of Derek Andresen, a probationary firefighter in Mesa, Arizona, sitting down at the piano to play "Fur Elise," a classical song by iconic pianist Beethoven. Captain Tim Burleson of Engine 220 was...WW…
Sailor from USS Roosevelt dies from coronavirus
A sailor assigned to the coronavirus ravaged crew of the USS Theodore Roosevelt has died from the virus. The sailor had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the U.S. Naval Hospital Guam on April 9, 2020 and died of COVID-related complications on Monday, April 13, 2020. The name of the sailor was being withheld until 24 hours after next-of-kin is notified. The sailor tested positive for COVID-19 March 30, was removed from the ship and placed in an isolation house on Naval Base Guam with four other USS Theodore Roosevelt sailors. Like other sailors in isolation, he received...…A sailor assigned to the coronavirus ravaged crew of the USS Theodore Roosevelt has died from the virus. The sailor had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the U.S. Naval Hospital Guam on April 9, 2020 and died of COVID-related complications on Monday, April 13, 2020. The name of the sailor was being withheld until 24 hours after next-of-kin is notified. The sailor tested positive for COVID-19 March 30, was removed from the ship and placed in an isolation house on Naval Base Guam with four other USS Theodore Roosevelt sailors. Like other sailors in isolation, he received...WW…
Laid-off advertising executive mows lawns for seniors at no charge
A New Jersey man has been mowing lawns for senior citizens and veterans at no charge. He says he wanted to do some good amid the pandemic. Brian Schwartz of , spends his days mowing lawns. He has been doing this since he got laid off in mid-June. "I decided on a whim to put my name out there in some shape or form to help out with tons of bad news going on," he said. "I just wanted to do something good." Schwartz, a former VP of an ad agency in New York, . He decided to give back while he actively searched for a new job. He created a website promoting his free lawn-mowing service to seniors...…A New Jersey man has been mowing lawns for senior citizens and veterans at no charge. He says he wanted to do some good amid the pandemic. Brian Schwartz of , spends his days mowing lawns. He has been doing this since he got laid off in mid-June. "I decided on a whim to put my name out there in some shape or form to help out with tons of bad news going on," he said. "I just wanted to do something good." Schwartz, a former VP of an ad agency in New York, . He decided to give back while he actively searched for a new job. He created a website promoting his free lawn-mowing service to seniors...WW…
CDC: People with COVID-19 twice as likely to have eaten out at a restaurant before getting sick
Some of the most common symptoms are fever, a dry cough, shortness of breath and fatigue. But as the virus continues its rapid spread, additional symptoms are being identified. Dining out at a restaurant or drinking at a bar may heighten the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 compared to other social activities, including shopping, visiting a salon or working at an office, according to a new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The , published Thursday by the CDC, comes as many states have begun allowing some form of indoor dining with safety measures in place...…Some of the most common symptoms are fever, a dry cough, shortness of breath and fatigue. But as the virus continues its rapid spread, additional symptoms are being identified. Dining out at a restaurant or drinking at a bar may heighten the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 compared to other social activities, including shopping, visiting a salon or working at an office, according to a new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The , published Thursday by the CDC, comes as many states have begun allowing some form of indoor dining with safety measures in place...WW…
Walmart lays off shelf-scanning robots for humans
Walmart is laying off the robots it had deployed in about 500 stores to keep tabs on what’s on and not on the shelves. The retailer said Monday it has ended its relationship with startup Bossa Nova Robotics, which builds the 6-foot-tall roving robots equipped with cameras for identifying out-of-stock and misplaced products. Walmart said in a statement it has “worked with Bossa Nova for five years and together we learned a lot about how technology can assist associates, make jobs easier and provide a better customer experience." It said it is still testing other new technologies for tracking...…Walmart is laying off the robots it had deployed in about 500 stores to keep tabs on what’s on and not on the shelves. The retailer said Monday it has ended its relationship with startup Bossa Nova Robotics, which builds the 6-foot-tall roving robots equipped with cameras for identifying out-of-stock and misplaced products. Walmart said in a statement it has “worked with Bossa Nova for five years and together we learned a lot about how technology can assist associates, make jobs easier and provide a better customer experience." It said it is still testing other new technologies for tracking...WW…
Netflix is raising its subscription prices
While current Netflix subscribers will see the new prices roll out over the next couple weeks, new subscribers will have to pay the updated fees starting Oct. 29. On Thursday, Netflix introduced new prices for its monthly subscription plans in the United States. The standard plan, which allows for two screens to stream at the same time, will now cost $14 a month, while the premium subscription, allowing four screens, will cost $18 a month — a $1 and $2 increase from previous prices, respectively. The basic plan will remain at $9 per month.The price hike comes at a time when the company has...…While current Netflix subscribers will see the new prices roll out over the next couple weeks, new subscribers will have to pay the updated fees starting Oct. 29. On Thursday, Netflix introduced new prices for its monthly subscription plans in the United States. The standard plan, which allows for two screens to stream at the same time, will now cost $14 a month, while the premium subscription, allowing four screens, will cost $18 a month — a $1 and $2 increase from previous prices, respectively. The basic plan will remain at $9 per month.The price hike comes at a time when the company has...WW…