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Star Tribune to pay subscribers $2.9M for sharing video data with Facebook

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:18 GMT

The Star Tribune has agreed to pay $2.9 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it illegally shared subscriber data with Facebook.The class-action lawsuit filed last year in U.S. District Court in Minnesota is one of dozens brought against various sports, entertainment and media companies under the Video Privacy Protection Act, a 1988 federal law that sought to keep customers’ video store rental histories private.Plaintiff Kyle Feldman, a Star Tribune subscriber, accused the newspaper of violating that law every time he watched a video on startribune.com. Pixel, a piece of code that Facebook and its business clients use to target ads to consumers, would automatically share the video’s title and Feldman’s Facebook ID with the social media giant.Feldman’s complaint called the practice “an outrageous invasion of privacy.”In response, the newspaper told the court that no person ever saw Feldman’s viewing history, that the data sharing didn’t hurt him and that he consented to the disclosure...

County Rt 10 in Whitehall restricted to one lane

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:18 GMT

WHITEHALL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- County Route 10 between Wade Road and the Vermont State line is restricted to one lane until further notice. Washington County officials say the roadway is under reparation from recent runoff from the heavy rain earlier this week. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The Department of Public Works is on site. Motorists are urged to travel slowly and safely.

Police: Knife attack reported in South Glens Falls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:18 GMT

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are investigating a report of a knife attack on the Betar Byway. Police say the incident occurred sometime between 7 and 8 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The victim reportedly fought off the attacker and sustained minor injuries. Investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Village of South Glens Falls Police Department at (518) 792-6336.The Village of South Glens Falls reminds residents to exercise caution and to avoid walking on the Betar Trail alone until further notice. Betar Trail is closed from dusk till dawn.

Amsterdam man arrested on child pornography charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:18 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- John A. Duggan, 45, was arrested for promoting a sexual performance by a child and possessing a sexual performance by a child. State Police took Duggan into custody after executing a search warrant at his residence on Wednesday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Police launched an investigation following a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Duggan was arraigned at the Amsterdam Town Court and remanded to the Montgomery Correctional Facility in lieu of $30,000 cash, $50,000 bond, or a $100,000 partially secured bond.

St. Louis ranks in top 10 for true crime tourism

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:18 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Attention, true crime enthusiasts! According to a study by Upgraded Points, St. Louis ranks among the top 10 of the 20 best U.S. cities for true crime tourism. The surge in popularity of true crime podcasts, TV shows, and documentaries has significantly contributed to the interest in this niche form of tourism.True crime tourism involves the practice of visiting locations associated with real-life crimes or infamous criminal events. Those who partake in true crime tourism typically seek to explore the sites where notable crimes occurred, delve into the details of the cases, and immerse themselves in the history and context of these incidents.St. Louis was placed in the tenth spot overall in the best places for true crime tourism. When analyzed in specific categories, St. Louis secured the second position in two categories, tying with Kansas City. St. Peters man catches state record fish from Missouri River The categories in which St. Louis ranked second were "Cities wi...

St. Louis man sentenced to 20 years for having over 31 pounds of meth

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:18 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A 56-year-old man from St. Louis, Missouri, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison without parole on December 22. Cregg L. Matthews was caught with over 31 pounds of methamphetamine in his luggage at a Kansas City bus station. He was found guilty on June 6, 2023, for possessing and intending to sell drugs.Back on March 9, 2019, investigators received a tip that Matthews, traveling by bus from California, would arrive in Kansas City with a large amount of meth. The K9 unit detected drugs in Matthews' suitcase and a black bag he was carrying. St. Peters man catches state record fish from Missouri River Matthews, previously convicted for drug offenses and statutory rape, had been released from parole a year before committing this federal offense. He was also involved in a jail fight while in pre-trial custody.

These grocery stores are open on Christmas Eve and Day in California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:18 GMT

The holiday season brings limited business hours and full-on closures as everyone looks forward to spending time with friends and family.This year, Christmas Eve and Christmas fall on a Sunday and Monday, respectively, meaning that several government offices usually closed on Sunday will also be closed on Monday. Shake Shack is giving out free food: How to redeem the limited-time deal Here are the holiday business hours for supermarkets in the Golden State. It’s important to note that Californians should still call stores in their area for the most up-to-date information.Grocery StoresTrader Joe’s: Open until 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, but will be closed on Christmas DaySprout’s Farmers Market: Opened until 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, but will be closed on Christmas Day.Whole Foods: Will be closed on Christmas.Costco: Will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas.Smart & Final: Will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed on Christ...

Yucaipa man accused of illegally detonating explosives, stalking ex-girlfriend 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:18 GMT

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department deputies along with Cal Fire investigators announced the arrest of a man who illegally detonated explosives while stalking his ex-girlfriend. According to an SBSD release, a fire following an explosion broke out at 8:40 p.m. Monday in the area of 4th Street and Avenue.Preliminary investigation revealed that the origin of the fire was “suspicious in nature,” which led responding deputies to request Cal Fire investigators to the scene.  Men connected to construction yard theft found with arsenal of weapons, authorities say “During the investigation, law enforcement learned there were multiple explosions at the location over the previous week,” deputies said. Post-blast examination, destructive device elements and video evidence led authorities to identify the suspect as 45-year-old Ryan Karl Silva of Yucaipa. “Through investigative leads, it was learned Silva was stalking his ex-girlfriend,” authorities said. Investigators w...

L.A. County beaches reopen after lightning-related closure

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:18 GMT

Lightning closed Los Angeles County beaches late Friday morning and early that afternoon, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division.The closures stretched from Redondo Beach to Zuma Beach, officials said on X, formerly Twitter. California Weather Radar Map "Please stay off of the beach and please stay out of the water until the cell passes," officials added.Officials ultimately reopened the beaches at about 12:30 p.m.The closure came one day after a similar closure was enacted in Malibu due to the recent spate of storms.

Actor John Schneider under Secret Service investigation: Report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:18 GMT

The U.S. Secret Service is investigating actor John Schneider's post he made on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter.The post was about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter calling for them to be "publicly hung."This all happened on Wednesday hours after the "Dukes of Hazzard" star appeared on the Fox singing competition show "The Masked Singer." ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor shares news of wife’s death The post has since been taken down but it was obtained by Deadline.The 63-year-old's tweet read: "Mr. President I believe you are guilty of treason and should be publicly hung. Your son too. Your response is..? Sincerely John Schneider."The post was in response to President Biden's post about former President Donald Trump."Trump poses many threats to our country: The right to choose, civil rights, voting rights, and America’s standing in the world," Biden wrote. "But the greatest threat he poses is to our democracy. If we lose that, we lose everything."The actor issued two st...