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Would you eat lab-grown pork to save the environment?

Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:20:11 GMT

CHICAGO (NewsNation) — The process of "growing meat" — made in a lab from a single animal cell — looks a lot like making cotton candy.Tiny white flecks spin in a red liquid feeding their growth, clumping together over time until there’s enough muscle tissue to create a steak, chicken nuggets or, in the case of Clever Carnivore, a Chicago-style sausage. “It’s full circle: (Chicago’s history) being the meat packing capital, the Stockyards, and bringing that back in a sustainable, eco-friendly, cruelty-free way,” said Ray Copley, a biomedical engineer who manages the startup’s cell line development.Clever Carnivore is one of a handful of startups working to grow meat that is identical on a cellular level to farm-raised meat — without the need to raise livestock.Proponents say that compared to traditional meat, this “cultivated meat” could cut down greenhouse gas emissions by 87%, and reduce supply chain volatility that has wreaked havoc on food prices in recent years. It uses...

Old Doane Stuart school demolition complete, city offering reward for information

Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:20:11 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Albany is asking for your help finding answers to who caused the fire and destruction of the old Doane Stuart school building.The City and Crime Stoppers are offering $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for the fire. The cause of the fire remains undetermined. The Albany Fire Investigation Unit ruled out several causes including electric, gas and spontaneous combustion. They believe the fire was started by a person, but have not determined whether it was accidental or intentional. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Mayor Kathy Sheehan said in a statement: “While our fire investigation continues, I urge anyone with information to reach out to Crime Stoppers today. We hope this significant reward will prompt anyone with information to come forward and help the Albany Fire and Police Departments continue their investigation.”While the city wo...

Annual Albany Tulip Festival dates announced

Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:20:11 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The annual Albany Tulip Festival will take place on Saturday, May 13, and Sunday, May 14 in Washington Park. The Tulip Queen Coronation Ceremony will be held at the Washington Park Lakehouse Stage on Saturday, with Yoga Fest sponsored by the Hot Yoga Spot taking place on Sunday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the City of Albany Office of Cultural Affairs, the Tulip Festival is rooted in Albany's Dutch Heritage. Nearly one hundred artisans will be selling handmade crafts, and the event will include food trucks, a fine arts show, a KidZone family fun destination, three stages for live entertainment, and over 248,000 tulips in 175 different varieties.Since it began in 1949, the Mother's Day weekend celebration has become one of the Northeast's biggest early events. The festival is free and open to the public.

Summer job help open now around Lake George area

Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:20:11 GMT

WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. (ountry/summer-job-help-open-now-around-lake-george-area/) - Once the snow melts and the sun comes out, summer is on minds all around Lake George, Queensbury and Glens Falls. Students interested in getting a summer job can get help getting placed once again this year, with some help from Warren County. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Summer Youth Employment Program comes back this summer, courtesy of the county Department of Workforce Development. The program offers local youth between the ages of 14 and 20 the chance to get connected with a summer workplace, and some new experiences.“The Warren County Summer Youth Employment Program is extremely important for our youth, as it allows them to get work experience while also helping businesses and organizations around Warren County in a tight labor market," said county Board of Supervisors Chairman Kevin Geraghty. "The Town of Warrensburg has had great ...

Clifton Park holding first-ever restaurant week

Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:20:11 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Town of Clifton Park and the Southern Saratoga Chamber are hosting its first ever Clifton Park Restaurant Week. The event takes place from Monday, April 24 to Sunday, April 30. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Participating restaurants will be offering breakfast and/or lunch specials for $15, as well as dinner specials for $25 or $35 per person. You can look at the menu specials for each restaurant on the Discover Clifton Park website.Participating restaurantsAntipasto’s Wine Bar & Bistro BARE Blends Clifton Park Pizza Kcaffe La Fiesta Mocha Lisa’s Caffe Pasta Pane Peddlers Bar and Bistro Ravenswood Rusty Nail Sake Bon Spice Malabar Sushi Prime 88 The Flats Restaurant and Tavern 

Nassau man arrested following stalking investigation

Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:20:11 GMT

NASSAU, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Nassau man was arrested following a stalking investigation, according to New York State Police. Sean Markham, 41, faces several charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, March 23, Schodack State Police received a complaint that a Nassau resident was being unlawfully surveilled. Police say their investigation determined Markham had used a tracking device on the victim. Additionally, he allegedly spread images of another victim without their permission. Police also say a further investigation led to them finding 40 firearms in Markham's car and home, which were seized. Five of the firearms weren't legally possessed, according to police. Some were allegedly found in an unsafe manner within the home where a child under 17 lived.Charges:Fifth-degree criminal possession of a weapon (five counts)Fourth-degree stalkingUnlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate imageEndangering the we...

Cloudy and breezy Monday, powerful storms by Tuesday night

Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:20:11 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - Showers and non-severe storms have developed overnight along a cold front that is stalling out. They will be out of here by daybreak. It's going to be partly cloudy and breezy Monday, with temperature highs in the low to mid 70s. As that frontal boundary lifts back north Monday evening, we could see some more isolated showers and storms, especially north of I-70 during evening hours. Expect partly cloudy skies, with warm and more humid temps, and lows in the 60s. Another pocket of early morning storms looks possible east of St. Louis around daybreak Tuesday.   St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here It's set to be breezy and very warm Tuesday, with temp highs in the low 80s. Watch for spot storms in the afternoon and watch for more powerful storms Tuesday night as a cold front moves in. Storms will be scattered, but may be severe with large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes possible. The tim...

Washington University hires new therapy dogs to bring comfort on campus

Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:20:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Washington University has two new employees joining its campus police department to bring comfort on campus. Brother and sister duo, Bear and Brookie, are only 18 months old, and already have the best job at Wash U - making students smile."They're more popular than anybody on campus right now," said Washington University Chief of Police, Angela Coonce. She explained the department looked for ways that it could respond better to crisis calls. Officers even looked at therapy dog programs at other colleges - including the University of Illinois, which uses around six therapy dogs on its campus.  "Everyone connects with a puppy. So, having the dogs on campus, the students are willing to come up to us now and talk to us and spend time with the dogs. Therefore, we made a lot of relationships just in the short time they have been on campus," Coonce added. The siblings are true underdogs. They were saved by Stray Rescue of St. Louis in December, where rescuer...

Denver weather: Sunny morning funnels into blustery afternoon with elevated fire risks, possible rainy night

Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:20:11 GMT

Blustery warm sunny weather in metro Denver Monday will lead to a freezing night with possible rain as a new storm sweeps over the mountains, according to the National Weather Service.And weather service forecasters warned of “critical fire weather conditions” starting Monday afternoon in the Denver area and across southeastern Colorado, including Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Dry grass, combined with strong winds gusting at speeds up to 55 miles per hour on the high plains, is expected to raise the fire risks as seen over the past four days.In Denver, residents will see a high temperature of 69 degrees Monday, forecasters said. Wind in the afternoon is expected to gust at speeds up to 44 miles per hour. Rain at night may turn to snow though with little accumulation, the weather service said, and forecasters expected temperatures Tuesday no higher than 37 degrees with snow likely and possible accumulation of up to two inches of snow on Tuesday.Snow develops in the mountai...

1 killed in fiery hit-and-run crash in West Hollywood

Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:20:11 GMT

One person was killed and two others were injured in a hit-and-run crash in West Hollywood early Monday, authorities said.The crash was reported around 2:30 a.m. on the 8200 block of Sunset Boulevard near Roxbury Road, according to the Los Angeles Police Department, who is handling the investigation. The driver was heading west on Sunset when he or she lost control, struck a lamp post and a tree and the vehicle burst into flames.One person trapped inside the vehicle died at the scene, while two others were able to escape.They were taken to a hospital in unknown condition.The driver also was able to get out of the vehicle, but fled the scene, police said.Video from the scene showed L.A. County firefighters extinguishing the fire while a man helped a woman on the ground near the flames.The crash remains under investigation, but speed may have been a factor. Hours after the crash, police put a tent up around the remnants of burned out vehicle, video from the scene showed.