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The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:55:22 GMT

Nonfiction 1. Outlive by Peter Attia, MD and Bill Gifford – contributor, narrated by Peter Attia, MD (Random House Audio)2. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio)3. Spare by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, narrated by the author (Random House Audio)4. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F(asterisk)ck by Mark Manson, narrated by Roger Wayne (HarperAudio)5. Never Finished by David Goggins, narrated by the author, Adam Skolnick and Jacqueline Gardner (Lioncrest Publishing)6. Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey, narrated by the author (Random House Audio)7. I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy, narrated by the author (Simon & Schuster Audio)8. Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins, narrated by the author and Adam Skolnick (Lioncrest Publishing)9. 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene, narrated by Richard Poe (HighBridge, a Division of Recorded Books)10. The 6 Habits of Growth by Brendon Burchard, narrated by the author (Audible Originals)_____Fiction1. Her D...

Moscow hosts talks aimed at Syria-Turkey rapprochement

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:55:22 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — Senior diplomats from Russia, Turkey, Syria and Iran wrapped up two days of talks in Moscow Tuesday, part of the Kremlin’s efforts to help broker a rapprochement between the Turkish and Syrian governments.Russian and Turkish foreign ministries issued terse readouts, saying the diplomats have discussed preparations for a planned meeting of the four countries foreign ministers. Moscow described the consultations as “frank and direct,” and Ankara said they were held in a “transparent and clear manner,” while offering no details. Russia has waged a military campaign in Syria since September 2015, teaming up with Iran to allow Assad’s government to fight armed opposition groups and reclaim control over most of the country. While the bulk of the Russian military has been busy fighting in Ukraine, Moscow has maintained its military foothold in Syria and kept warplanes and troops at its bases there.The Kremlin has also made persistent efforts to help Syria rebuild fractu...

Alberta waited a month to declare emergency response to oilsands releases: document

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:55:22 GMT

EDMONTON — The Alberta government waited a month before calling an emergency response to one of the biggest releases of oilsands tailings in the province’s history, a leaked document shows.The document, obtained by The Canadian Press, shows the province didn’t initiate an emergency response until after First Nations chiefs in the area went public about how they were informed of the releases from Imperial Oil’s Kearl mine, about 70 kilometres north of Fort McMurray, Alta.The document also sheds new light on official communications and reaction to the spills, now the subject of three inquiries. “The fact that the province waited over a month before initiating its emergency response is not surprising at all,” said Chief Alan Adam of the Athabasca Cree First Nation, which uses the area for harvesting. “We are used to the provincial government letting us down.”Discoloured water, later found to be groundwater contaminated with oilsands tailings, w...

Lockdown lifted at Highland Park High School; 5 students in custody

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:55:22 GMT

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Five students are in custody following a lockdown Tuesday at Highland Park High School due to reports of a gun in the school.City officials said no shots were fired and the lockdown has been lifted. The lockdown was issued in the morning after a student was "potentially" in possession of a gun.Five students were taken into custody as a result and circumstances around the incident are not known at this time. The school is being dismissed early.The soft lockdown at other public buildings in the area, including elementary schools, has also been lifted.WGN News will update this story once more information becomes available.

Wrecktangle Pizza bringing new concept to St. Paul in space next to Palace Theatre

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:55:22 GMT

The restaurant space that used to house Wild Tymes on West Seventh Place in downtown St. Paul has been empty since 2017, with promises that the company behind The Palace Theatre and First Avenue, which is leasing the space, would open a new restaurant.Five years and a pandemic later, we finally have an announcement: Wrecktangle Pizza will move in with a new concept they’re calling Wrestaurant at the Palace.The new spot, which will open sometime this summer, will offer classic Wrecktangle Detroit-style pizzas, sandwiches and slices, but will also introduce new dishes and a cocktail menu. There will be a slice window to offer grab-and-go items, but the rest of the eatery will be full-service with a 40-seat bar as well.“We are very jazzed for this new partnership,” said Jeff Rogers and Breanna Evans of Wrecktangle and Wrestaurant. “Food and beverage expect to be familiar and fun, just like us! This isn’t Wrecktangle Pizza, but there will be Wrecktangle Pizzas.”The restaurant will be op...

Help the DEC stock Geyser Creek with brown trout

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:55:22 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Wednesday, April 12, the Department of Environmental Conservation will stock Geyser Creek with brown trout. Families are encouraged to bring a bucket and lend a hand. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The truck is scheduled to arrive at 11:30 a.m. There will be a one fish per family limit. Stocking will take place at the Geyser Picnic Area on Geyser Loop Road. For more information on trout stockings, click here.

Original power rangers coming to Colonie Heroes Hideout

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:55:22 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Go go Power Rangers! If you've ever wanted to meet a real power ranger, now's your chance! The original black and pink power rangers are coming to Colonie Center in September 2023. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Walter Jones, the black ranger, and Catherine Sutherland, the pink ranger, from the hit TV series "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers," will appear at Heroes Hideout in Colonie Center on September 30. Visit the Heroes Hideout website for more information and power ranger paraphernalia you can buy.

Chest-high water spurs North Elba hiker rescue

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:55:22 GMT

NORTH ELBA, N.Y. (NEWS10) - On Saturday, April 1, New York State Forest Rangers responded to a request for aid near the Adirondack Loj campground, near Nye Mountain and Mt. Van Hoevenberg. The emergency at hand was a demonstrator of the dangers of mud season for unprepared hikers. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Around 7:30 p.m., rangers were brought into contact with a group of four hikers who were stuck at Indian Pass Brook. The hikers were trapped on their way back to the Adirondack Loj by water from a swollen stream, with water running at chest height, and the group had been unable to find an alternate route around the deep and swift water.The hikers ended up staying in place for some time. Rangers advised the group to make a fire and wait for their assistance, as warm daytime temperatures gave way to evening numbers in the teens. A group of six rangers used an inflatable kayak and ropes to pull the party across the wat...

Indoor skatepark soon opening in Albany

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:55:22 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The non-profit Noteworthy Resources is soon opening an indoor skatepark at 930 Broadway in Albany. The Endure Skatepark is holding a soft opening on Saturday, April 8 from noon to 6 p.m. for monthly members and volunteers. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The skatepark is located inside Noteworthy Resources' new community center in 930 on Broadway, an apartment building by Redburn Development. The rest of the community center space has office space for workshops, and a loading dock area for live music and art shows."The goal of the skatepark is to provide a safe space for all people to feel included and empowered to skate," said Tatiana Benack, Founder and Executive Director of Noteworthy Resources. "Since 2020, our skateboarding program, Skate Albany, has given many late bloomers, misfits and youth a chance to explore and flourish within the skateboarding world." Capital District Reptile Expo retu...

More swatting threats in North Country

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:55:22 GMT

HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Nine school districts in Washington County received bomb threats early April 4, 2023; putting the schools and Sheriff’s Office on high alert. Sheriff Jeffrey Murphy said the threats were demanding a ransom and that bombs were placed in school buildings. None of these threats were credible. Murphy said they take each threat seriously, sweeping each building with K-9s trained to sniff out explosives. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “We still want to make sure we go to the schools," Murphy said. "We have the resources with the explosives detecting dogs so we will use them and go through the schools and make sure they’re safe and that’s the process we’ll take for any schools that receive these types of threats.” The threats causing districts like Hudson Falls Central School District to go on a two hour delay and other districts to close. Murphy said swatting calls like this have inc...