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Russian and Belarusian players banned from a women’s tennis tournament in Prague

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:11:23 GMT

PRAGUE (AP) — Russian and Belarusian players will not be allowed to participate in next week’s Prague Open, the organizers of the women’s tennis event said Friday.The announcement came a day after police prevented a Russian player from entering the country, organizers said.Miroslav Malý, the director of the hard-court tournament, didn’t identify the player. Malý said she was the first participant with a Russian passport to arrive in the country.He said organizers approached other Russian and Belarusian players through the Women’s Tennis Association to tell them not to travel to Prague.Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus was to play singles in Prague while three Russians, Diana Shnaider, Polina Kudermetova and Erika Andreeva, were to play in qualifying.The WTA Tour allows Russians and Belarusians to play tournaments as neutral athletes.The Czech government has banned athletes from Russia and Belarus from sports competitions on Czech territory because of Russia’s ...

Unmarked Senegal beach graves hold untold number of West African migrants, officials and locals say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:11:23 GMT

SAINT-LOUIS, Senegal (AP) — The small mounds of sand that dot the beach in northern Senegal blend into the terrain. But thick rope juts out from beneath the piles. Pieces of black plastic bags are scattered nearby, and green netting is strewn on top. That’s how residents in the small fishing town of Saint-Louis say they know where the bodies lie. These unmarked beach graves hold untold numbers of West African migrants who are increasingly attempting the treacherous journey across parts of the Atlantic to Europe, Senegalese authorities, residents along the coast and survivors of failed boat trips told The Associated Press. Bodies wash ashore or are found by fishermen at sea, then are buried by authorities with no clarity as to whether the deaths are documented or investigated as required by Senegalese and international law, according to lawyers and human rights experts. Most of the families of those buried will never know what happened to their loved ones.The route from West Af...

Dean's Weekender: Ed Sheeran, Deon Cole and more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:11:23 GMT

Check out Dean's Weekender for the latest events coming to the Chicagoland area this weekend. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Dean's Reviews: Disney's 'Haunted Mansion'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:11:23 GMT

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Adidas releasing 2nd batch of unsold Yeezy sneakers after Ye split

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:11:23 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Adidas said Friday that it is releasing a second batch of high-end Yeezy sneakers after cutting ties with rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, as the German sportswear brand seeks to unload the unsold shoes while donating to groups fighting antisemitism.The online sale, to start Wednesday through Adidas smartphone apps and its website, follows an earlier set of sales in May. Models that will be available include the Yeezy Boost 350 V2, 500, and 700 as well as the Yeezy Slide and Foam RNR.The company cut ties with Ye in October after he made antisemitic and other offensive remarks online and in interviews. That left Adidas holding 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) worth of unsold Yeezys and searching for a responsible way to dispose of them.Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden said in May that selling the popular sneakers and donating some of the profits was the best solution to deal with the unsold inventory and make a difference. H...

Speed is the leading cause of death on Texas roads, so why do we still do it?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:11:23 GMT

Texas (KXAN) -- Speed is the No. 1 factor contributing to crashes in Texas, and it increases the risk of death and serious injury in a wreck. The Texas Department of Transportation is raising awareness about the dangers of speeding, which was to blame for a third of deadly crashes in Texas last year. KXAN Traffic Anchor Erica Brennes sat down with Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke, two psychologists who host the Two Guys on Your Head Podcast to ask why we still have the need for speed.Brennes: "Joining me today, I'm so excited to have you on, it's 'Two Guys on Your Head' an incredible podcast, so insightful. Bob Duke, Art Markman, let's get right into it. We're talking about how a lot of us drive very fast behind the wheel. But speeding is the number one contributing factor to crashes in Texas. Why do we still speed?"Markman: "Well, for one thing, a lot of times when you're in the car, you're there because you're trying to get somewhere. Your goal isn't just to enjoy the drive, your ...

Beignet cafe opening on New Scotland Ave in Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:11:23 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Josita Walker took a trip to New Orleans, fell in love with beignets, and wanted to bring them back to Albany. Now, she's opening up Beignet Bellies in the former New Scotland Fried Chicken & Deli space inside the Mobil Station at 247 New Scotland Avenue. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Beignet Bellies is dedicated to Walker's father, Pastor Isadore Burns, who passed away from cancer in 2021. He was a pastor in Albany for 43 years."I have always been looking to have a brick-and-mortar business and decided to dedicate it to my father who always taught me the true values of life: to work hard, help people, and love everyone," Walker told NEWS10. Street renamed in honor of Gloversville’s Palace Diner The Beignet Bellies logo featuring Walker's father, Pastor Isadore Burns (photo courtesy: Josita Walker)Beignets are deep-fried pieces of dough that are often sprinkled with powdered sugar. The Beignet B...

Original designer behind Twitter bird icon talks the 'X' rebrand

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:11:23 GMT

DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In his quiet suburban home in Delmar, Phil Pascuzzo is hard at work—mainly designing the inviting covers that tempt you to pick up a good book. You’d never guess he’s the mind behind the iconic Twitter bird icon!"It’s so interesting, most people have no idea," laughs Pascuzzo. "It’s kind of like how Milton Glaser created the I love New York logo, but when you see the I 'heart' NY, it doesn’t feel like anybody did it. It's just there."Pascuzzo has run Pepco Studio, his independent freelance design studio, for the last 20 years, but he says his first graphic design job out of college was where he met Biz Stone, one of the three Twitter co-founders."We were both junior designers, so we were lowest on the rank, but he would just after every subway ride have all these wild ideas and we would just talk about them. I would do these little doodles on Post-it notes, and he just liked my drawings," Pascuzzo recollects to NEWS10's Mikhaela Singleton.He says Stone appro...

5 things to know this Friday, July 28

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:11:23 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Everyone take a sigh of relief, we made it to Friday. According to Meteorologist Matt Mackie, we can expect a very hot and humid day. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A string of 33 cases from May to July has caught the attention of the Albany County District Attorney’s Office for allowing troubled teens back on the streets, leading to proposed changes to the "Raise the Age" legislation. Meanwhile, an Albany couple was arrested for living in someone else's Cobleskill home without permission for about a week. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Friday morning. 1. Raise the Age changes proposed by District AttorneyUnder Raise the Age legislation, offenders between the ages of sixteen and seventeen are not charged as adults. A string of 33 cases from May to July of 2023 have caught the attention of the District Attorney’s Office for allowing troubled teens back on the stre...

Overturned vehicle causes chaos on 55 SB at 4500 Broadway exit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:11:23 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- An overturned car is blocking the far right lane and shoulder of 55 SB at the 4500 Broadway exit. EMS crews have reached the scene, but before they could arrive civilians were making efforts to assist the driver. If possible, avoid this area. The interstate is temporarily closed at 55 SB at the 4500 Broadway exit. Traffic is being diverted to Broadway. Consider using an alternate route. Minor injuries are reported.