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Sub pilot's spouse has family link to Titanic: report

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:53 GMT

(NewsNation) —The wife of the CEO of OceanGate, who was also the man piloting the submersible that went missing, is a descendant of two passengers of the Titanic, according to a report in The New York Times citing archival records.Wendy Rush is the wife of Stockton Rush, who was piloting the submersible that went missing in the Atlantic Ocean during a dive to the Titanic wreckage.The New York Times report revealed that Wendy Rush is a descendant of Isidor and Ida Straus, two first-class passengers who tragically died when the Titanic sank in 1912. Coast Guard says 'debris field' discovered near Titanic Isidor Straus was a co-owner of Macy's department store, and their story of refusing to separate during the disaster became well-known, The New York Times noted.According to the report, Isidor and Ida Straus are remembered for their tragic love story. Isidor refused a seat on a lifeboat to stay with his wife, and they were last seen together on the Titanic's deck. Their story was f...

A Chicago native expected to be picked in Thursday's NBA Draft

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:53 GMT

CHICAGO — A player who started his basketball journey in Chicago is likely to have his name called at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Thursday night. That's guard Amari Bailey, who started his journey in basketball in the city, played at the prep level in California and for one season in college at UCLA. Per a number of projections, it's expected that he'll be picked sometime in the early-to-mid second round of the NBA Draft. The selections will begin at 6:30 p.m. central time. Bailey was born in New Orleans but spent a lot of his youth in Chicago, playing basketball in elementary and middle school in the city. He was featured on the one season of "Bringing Up Ballers" on Lifetime with his mother Johanna Leia. For high school, however, Bailey decides to go to Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles, where he played for four seasons. His efforts at the prep level earned him a selection to the 2022 McDonald's All-American Game, which was played at Wintrust Arena on March 29 of that yea...

Hundreds of layoffs coming to the Austin area this summer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:53 GMT

Austin (KXAN) — A WARN notice alert issued this week by the Texas Workforce Commission said that more than 400 employees would be laid off from companies in Austin and Bastrop by mid-August.The alert said Accenture Austin, Neilsen and Bainbridge, LLC, and Southeast Service Corporation (Bastrop Independent School District) would collectively cut 425 workers from their ranks this summer.For Accenture, this comes after a large round of layoffs earlier in the year. This past spring, the company planned to lay off up to 549 employees in the coming months.The Ireland-based company works with large tech companies, the Austin Business Journal reported in May. These layoffs were linked to reducing roles at Facebook. MORE: Accenture to lay off hundreds locally in coming months at Facebook site Kelly Moreno, chief solutions officer with Workforce Solutions Capital Area, says despite the Austin-area's thriving variety of industries layoffs still happen for one reason or another.She encouraged...

DEC responds to intentional dumping at deceased person's property

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:53 GMT

CHARLESTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the results of a waste disposal case in Montgomery County. According to the DEC, Environmental Conservation Officer Willson launched an investigation into the illegal dumping of garbage onto private property in November 2022. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The property belonged to a resident who had recently passed away. Garbage, including plastic storage containers, old tarps, and a refrigerator, were all dumped at the site.ECOs found information in the garbage that traced back to a Schoharie County resident living in Esperance. ECOs located and interviewed the suspect, who confessed to dumping the garbage. The suspect admitted they knew the property owner had passed away. NYSP issues 21K tickets during speeding enforcement Officers gave the man a ticket for illegally disposing of solid waste but gave him a chance to clean up the was...

Freedom Fest returning to Troy

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:53 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Sanctuary for Independent Media announced they will be hosting the return of Freedom Fest in Troy. The event is scheduled for June 24 . Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The outdoor summer festival will celebrate 50 years of hip hop music and culture, featuring performances from Victory Soul Orchestra and special guest Und3rstanding. The event will also offer activities such as a beat making station with Jae Joseph, art and gardening projects, a community resource fair, face painting and refreshments.Freedom Fest will run from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will be held at Freedom Square, located at 35 5th Avenue in Troy. The event is free and open to all ages.

Charity golf tourney set at Cronin's Resort

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:53 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Next week in Lake George, it's time to tee up and golf for a good cause. The Lake George Region Women for Women in Need, Inc. (WIN) hosts its annual charity golf tournament next Monday, June 26. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Things tee off at 11:45 a.m. at Cronin's Golf Resort in Warrensburg, with registration open onsite at 10 a.m. Competitors will be separated into men's women's and mixed teams. Admission is $75 for Cronin's members, and $100 for other competitors - all of which goes to support women in need.Lake George Region for WIN serves families across communities in Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Essex and Albany counties. The nonprofit provides food, clothing, financial aid and fuel to women and men in need, including those living alone or recently divorced, as well as the elderly. Common Roots grants support outdoor programs, education and more The tournament includes access to golf...

St. Louis man sentenced in teen's 2019 shooting death

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis man was sentenced Thursday after taking an Alford plea in the case of a teenager's shooting death from 2019. Joseph Renick, 58, was sentenced to 10 years of prison in the Aug. 25, 2019, shooting deathof Sentonio Cox in the city’s Patch neighborhood. Renick entered an Alford plea for a reduced charge of first-degree involuntary manslaughter. The Alford plea means Alford plea he does not admit guilt, but acknowledges prosecutors have sufficient evidence to get a conviction. Woman charged with ramming, shooting thieves who stole sister’s car Prosecutors allege Renick and another man backed Cox into a vacant lot in the 7300 block of Vermont Avenue after spotting him and his cousin looking into parked cars. Cox's cousin ran away, though he remained at the scene. Sentonio Cox was gunned down on Aug. 25, 2019, in the city's Patch neighborhood.Prosecutors argued a witness reported to police that another man told Renick to “shoot this piece of (expletive)." Renick r...

Suspect in 2020 St. Francois County murder flees after posting bond

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:53 GMT

ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. - A woman facing trial for murder in St. Francois County is on the loose a week after posting bond.Megan ColeIn March 2020, the St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Megan Cole with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution, and abandonment of a corpse. Cole was one of two people accused of beating and strangling Anthony D. O'Harver, then wrapping his body in a large section of carpet.At the time, Cole was ordered to remain jailed without bond until her trial. Woman charged with ramming, shooting thieves who stole sister’s car However, on June 14, the St. Francois County Circuit Court allowed Cole, 29, to post a $500,000 bond, under the conditions of house arrest and GPS ankle monitoring.On June 22, the St. Francois County Sheriff's Department said Cole removed her GPS device and fled her home in Farmington.Anyone with information on Cole's whereabouts is asked to contact the sh...

Aurora man arrested in connection with deadly shooting in Lakewood

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:53 GMT

Lakewood police arrested an Aurora man Thursday in connection with Tuesday’s fatal shooting.Randy Jiron, 40, of Aurora was arrested Thursday on suspicion of first-degree murder, according to a news release from the Lakewood Police Department.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Denver police release videos of officer being ambushed, shooting of second officer later same day Crime and Public Safety | Man faces first-degree murder charges in I-25 road-rage killings of 2 brothers in Denver Crime and Public Safety | Juvenile arrested in connection with homicide in Greeley Crime and Public Safety | Judge sees “reasonable belief” that Denver school board’s closed-door meeting violated law, will review recording Crime and Public Safety | Police shoot and kill man who fired at officers in Windsor, investigation launched At about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Lakewood police responded to reports...

The Denver Post is ending commenting on July 1. Here’s why.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:53 GMT

We have long valued the comments section of our website as a place to raise differing viewpoints, let us know voices we might have missed, point out errors or confusing language — and let readers engage in a lively debate.But, unfortunately, we have also witnessed our commenting section becoming an uncivil place that drives readers away and opens those trying to engage in thoughtful conversation to hateful, personal attacks.The Denver Post has tried a variety of approaches over the years to counter that, including encouraging our journalists to engage with commenters and adding layers of controls around our moderation with professional full-time moderators.None of it managed to make our commenting section the productive space for engagement we envisioned.RELATED: Subscribe to breaking news alerts, the Mile High Roundup, In the Know and more Denver Post newsletters Our resources need to be devoted to bringing you news that matters and makes us worthy of the trust you put in us ...