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Hahn drops 20 for Middletown South in win against Matawan - Boys basketball recap
Hahn drops 20 for Middletown South in win against Matawan

Woman dead after being shot 10 times in Strawberry Mansion
Authorities found a weapon at the scene, but so far no arrests have been made.


Hopkinton girls basketball beats Hillsboro-Deering
On Wednesday, the Hawks beat the Hillcats, 47-17.


NYC education panel approves digital version of exam to specialized high schools
Members of the Panel for Educational Policy had been reluctant to pass the contract, after years of low rates of Black and Hispanic enrollment.


Mactores Cognition Inc. Achieves AWS Generative AI Competency
Photo courtesy of Mactores CognitionLOS ANGELES, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mactores Cognition Inc., a pioneer in modern data platform solutions, has achieved the AWS Accredited Competency for Generative AI Solutions. This recognition underscores Mactores' proven expertise in implementing enterprise-scale generative AI strategies that drive digital transformation and deliver measurable business outcomes.Revolutionizing Business Through AI InnovationMactores Cognition Inc. provides end-to-end solutions integrating generative AI into business processes, enhancing efficiency and decision-making. The company's proprietary Generative AI Framework is built to guide clients from initial assessments to seamless deployment, ensuring readiness and alignment with strategic objectives. Key features include workshops to identify requirements, tailored strategic roadmaps, and the development of minimum viable products (MVPs) within just 90 days."Our mission is to empower organizations with automated, agile, and ...Full story available on Benzinga.com


Video: Cold and wet Thursday morning, colder air coming Friday
After rain moved in Wednesday night and overnight into Thursday, temperatures begin to drop. Temperatures will drop even more on Friday, as cold air moves into the region and the weekend is expected to have some of the coldest temperatures of the year.


Northampton girls basketball bounces back on the road over South Hadley
Bri Heafey finished with a game-high 19 points to lead the Blue Devils past the Tigers on Wednesday night.


Veritas Christian defeats Abundant Life - Girls basketball recap
Veritas Christian defeats Abundant Life - Girls basketball recap


Ex-NYPD school safety agent's new film 'The Security Guard,' explores shootings, gun control laws
Wilfred La Salle's new film "The Security Guard," provides a unique perspective on the highly charged and often politicized topic and how it relates to gun-related incidents at schools.


Baby killed, 3 adults injured after car crash in Merced County, CHP says
A baby was killed and three adults were killed in a car crash in Merced County on Tuesday night.


Brian Daboll concentrating on Falcons, not his Giants hot seat
Brian Daboll responded to the notion he could be fired while Schoen keeps his job.


Gonnella scores OT goal as No. 12 Mo-Beard defeats No. 7 Randolph - Boys hockey recap
Gonnella scores OT goal as No. 12 Mo-Beard defeats No. 7 Randolph - Boys hockey recap


Slim Dunlap, Replacements Guitarist and Minnesota Native, Dead at 73
Dunlap was key to reenergizing the band after its split with Bob Stinson, playing with the group from 1987 to 1991


Newport Beach Christmas boat parade launches with drones and fireworks
The 116-year-old parade draws hundreds of thousands of spectators along its 14-mile route over five days.


Elyria police officers rescue family after armed robbers break into apartment
Ramal Sitton, 21, and Johnny Rice, 20, were taken into custody and the scene and now face multiple criminal charges.

'I would love to know what’s going on': Senate GOP baffled by derailed funding bill
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump doesn’t reclaim the White House until the new year, but he’s already leaving his mark on the nation’s Capitol — and that has Republicans freaking out.After the former — and incoming — president derailed the government funding measure House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) negotiated with his Democratic counterparts at the very last minute, Republican senators threw up their hands in self-imposed defeat, as the Capitol devolved into rumors, accusations and bewilderment. “Mr. Leader, do you know what's up?” Raw Story asked the incoming Senate majority leader Wednesday evening. “I don’t know,” Sen. John Thune (R-SD) replied after cracking up as he and his entourage made their way from his black, government-issued SUV into the Capitol. ALSO READ: New Trump foreign affairs pick has history of forging ties with right-wing authoritariansThune’s far from alone. In exclusive interviews with 11 GOP senators — along with four Democrats — Raw Story found a common theme: Republicans are miffed and confused. “I'll ask you what's going on. Maybe you know more than the rest of us,” Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) — who’s credited with helping the GOP win back control of the Senate from his perch as chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee this election cycle — told Raw Story on his way into the Capitol. “I know nothing, sir,” Raw Story quipped. “Well, that makes two of us,” Daines said. Even senators who won their seats after serving as lowly Senate aides — the senators who know Capitol Hill’s arcane ways; inside, out — are clueless. “You know what’s going on?” Raw Story asked. “I would love to know what’s going on,” Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) exclaimed as she made her way to an early evening vote Wednesday. “You all have better information than me, so tell me!”One of Britt’s colleagues weighed in. “Well, it looks like we’re on track to shut down,” Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) told Raw Story. Even as Democrats still control the Senate until the new year, it’s Republicans in the driver’s seat. Just the Republicans on the other side of the Capitol where the GOP’s already in the majority. But being in the majority is only half the battle. As former Speaker Kevin McCarthy(R-CA) learned, crossing the aisle to, say, fund the federal government with the support of Democrats can cost the coveted gavel. A lesson Johnson is re-learning. “He’s on thin ice?” Raw Story asked. “Very thin,” Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) told Raw Story. “Nobody can do a better job. It is just impossible — it is just impossible with such a small majority. So he'll figure it out, and he'll do the best he can.” With Elon Musk and company now, seemingly, controlling the direction Trump’s GOP goes, it’s unclear if Johnson will be able to ‘figure it out’ — especially by Friday night’s midnight deadline to avert a government shutdown. “It’s an embarrassment,” Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) exclusively told Raw Story. “And he better fix it fast, because the government’s shutting down.” That’s left Johnson’s future in doubt. “Those guys over there need to figure it out. This is Mike Johnson's fault,” Hawley said. “It's 100 percent his fault.” Earlier Wednesday, Trump turned heads when he demanded a hike to the nation’s debt ceiling as a part of a completely separate government funding bill — a surprising last-minute move that Hawley and other rank-and-file Republicans also blame Johnson for not addressing earlier. “What do you think about the debt ceiling being thrown in?” Raw Story pressed. “What that tells me is, he clearly didn't talk to Trump before he started doing this, which is stupid,” Hawley said. “We’ll see.” One thing was clear Wednesday evening on the Senate side of the Capitol: Senators weren’t sticking around to solve a House of Representatives problem. “Do you know what's going on?” Raw Story asked. “Pretty much,” Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) — the former number two most powerful Senate Republican — told Raw Story as he was pulling his door closed. “I'm getting in my car.”


15 Heartbreaking Revelations From Former Child Stars That Completely Change The Way You Watch Their Iconic Shows
Miley Cyrus said, "Every morning, I was getting coffee jammed down my throat to wake me up. I just had to keep going, be tough, be strong. Everything happened to me on that set."View Entire Post ›


Holy Angels defeats Bergen Tech - Girls basketball recap
Holy Angels defeats Bergen Tech - Girls basketball recap


37 Mellow, Serene Products For Anyone Who Needs A Little Break
Make your stressed out brain a little less "adfhjkafgah" with this daily self-care calendar and TikTok-approved fidget toys.View Entire Post ›


Thieves steal toys that were donated for children in need
Thieves stole half a truckload of toys that were collected for children in need by a man known by local residents as "Hood Santa."
