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What is going on with Twitter's blue check marks?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:15:56 GMT

Elon Musk had promised to take away all of Twitter's blue check marks doled out to Hollywood stars, professional athletes, business leaders, authors and journalists unless they start buying a monthly subscription to the social media service.Musk's goal was to shove the advertising-dependent platform he bought for $44 billion last year into a pay-to-play model — and maybe antagonize some enemies and fellow elites in the process. Donald Trump to surrender, make historic court appearance But the Saturday deadline passed and the blue checks are still there, many with a new disclaimer explaining they might have been paid for or they might not have been paid for — nobody but Twitter really knows. The company didn't return a request to clarify its changing policies Monday.DOES A BLUE CHECK MATTER?Matt Darling has been on Twitter for about 15 years and never cared about not having a blue check, though he'd get a kick out of whenever a verified account of “some real-world im...

Albany man arrested for allegedly recording victim

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:15:56 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- State police arrested Bryan Constanzo, 20 of Albany on March 29. Constanzo is accused of unlawful surveillance where he recorded a victim without their permission. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On February 18 around 3 p.m., troopers received a complaint that a victim was privately recorded without their knowledge or permission while in a residence in Albany. An investigation determined Constanzo recorded the victim in a compromising situation without requesting their permission or getting their consent. Police explain the victim was also alone with Constanzo. ChargesSecond degree unlawful surveillanceConstanzo was arrested by Clifton Park state police and processed. He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Albany City Court on April 7.

Adult Easter egg hunt at Indian Ladder Farms

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:15:56 GMT

ALTAMONT, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Kids won't be the only ones looking for Easter eggs this upcoming holiday. Indian Ladder Farms Cidery and Brewery in Altamont will host an adult Easter egg hunt on Saturday at 4 p.m. Interested eventgoers can sign up online. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Indian Ladder Farms say there will be candy, merchandise, and drink tokens in the eggs. Those who sign up will also spin their prize wheel to win tickets to Farming Man Fest, Renfest, and win other prizes like glassware, stickers, beer, cider, etc. Indian Ladder Farms is located at 342 Altamont Road, in Altamont.

Lansingburgh administrator named 'Principal of the Year'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:15:56 GMT

LANSINGBURGH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Carrie Phelan, the Principal of Knickerbacker Middle School in the Lansingburgh Central School District, has been named the 2023 Principal of the Year by the Greater Capital Region Principal Center and the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA). Phelan will be presented the award on April 20 at the CASDA Annual Awards Dinner in Troy. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "I was very surprised, but honored," said Phelan. "I work with an amazing and supportive team of administrators, teachers, staff and students. That is what this is all about.”This annual award recognizes a principal for exemplary leadership qualities and for making a difference in students' lives. First awarded in 1991, the award's criteria is based on the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders that endorse the qualities of effective educational leaders. Old Dominion postpones MVP Arena concert Phelan is a gra...

Ballston Spa CSD under shelter in place

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:15:56 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to a message on the Ballston Spa Central School District's website, both the high school and middle schools began the day in a shelter-in-place due to a threat made on social media. The shelter-in-place was called out of an abundance of caution. All elementary schools in the district will be closed Tuesday for law enforcement to investigate the threat. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! As of 9:30 a.m., all common areas have been swept and the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit will be sweeping all classrooms out of an abundance of caution, according to the school website. News10 is working to uncover more about the threat made toward the district.

St. Louis voters to elect new Board of Aldermen

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:15:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It's Election Day on both sides of the river, and this will be a history making municipal election in the city of St. Louis. For the first time in more than 100 years, St. Louis City voters will elect a board of aldermen with 14 members instead of 28.The Mallinckrodt Academy of Gifted Instruction at the Pernod and Hampton Avenues is one of the polling places for the new ward four. This ward race will likely be among the closely watched contests because of the candidates.The number of city wards has been cut in half from 28 to 14. In two of the new wards, incumbents from the old 28 ward structure are squaring off against each other. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW One of those wards is in ward four, where it is Joe Vaccaro ...

Second wave of storms may bring severe weather Tuesday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:15:56 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - An interesting set-up in the atmosphere for Tuesday as we track two time frames for storms.  Temperatures in the St. Louis area TuesdayExpect a partly to mostly cloudy day Tuesday, breezy, and very warm. Temperature highs will be in the low 80s. Late Tuesday afternoon, widely scattered thunderstorms are possible, primarily just north of the St. Louis region in northeast Missouri and west-central Illinois. However, a layer of very warm air higher up in the atmosphere may keep these storms from forming at all. If these storms can break that cap, the threat for them to become severe is high, with the potential for large hail and tornadoes.  St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Then Tuesday night, a cold front pushes in from the west. Out ahead of it, we are windy and warm, gusts Tuesday night are set to be up to 40 miles per hour. Temps hold in the 70s all night.Severe weather risk in the St. Louis...

Sales tax on recreational marijuana on Missouri ballots

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:15:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Locals are voting on a recreational marijuana tax Tuesday.People in dozens of cities and counties are voting on recreational marijuana taxes Tuesday. This is Proposition M in St. Louis County, and Prop 3 in St. Charles County.This 3% sales tax would be in addition to a 6% state sales tax on recreational marijuana. That was set up in the constitutional amendment legalizing the adult use of the drug.It was approved by voters statewide last November. In St. Louis County, the county government and 35 municipalities are seeking a 3% tax proposition. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW St. Louis County Executive Sam Page has said it would generate more than $3 million a year for county parks, police, and roads. Five municipali...

Wounded Hermann officer headed to Colorado

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:15:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It was unclear whether he would survive. But now, a Hermann police officer is entering a promising new chapter with his recovery.Adam Sullentrup, 31, is headed to a state-of-the-art medical facility where he will receive specialized medical care and therapy. Sullentrup will spend the next several weeks at Craig Hospital in Englewood, Colorado.“It was a like a weight being lifted off my shoulders knowing that he gets to go there. And get the best care possible,” said Michelle Sullentrup, Adam's wife. Top story: Crash survivor claims St. Louis firefighter took wallet Adam and his partner, Det. Sgt. Mason Griffith, were shot while trying to arrest a suspect at a convenience store on March 12.Griffith, a father and husband, succumbed to his injuries. Adam was in an extremely critical condition. He was shot in the head, and a small section of his brain had to be removed to reduce swelling. He remained in the neuro-ICU at Mercy Hospital. Earlier on, there was no movement, re...

Injured Hermann officer to be transferred to Colorado

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:15:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Hermann Officer Adam Sullentrup's condition is improving after spending three weeks in a local ICU. Now the wounded officer is being transferred to a Colorado hospital that specializes in traumatic brain injuries.Sullentrup and his partner, Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith, were both shot while trying to arrest a suspect at a convenience store. Griffith died in the shooting. Sullentrup barely survived after being shot in the head, but now, his family says he's breathing on his own. Top story: Crash survivor claims St. Louis firefighter took wallet An area-wide procession is being held for his departure Tuesday. It'll depart from Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur at 9:30 a.m. The public is invited.