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Zimbabwean president at his inauguration says the disputed election reveals a ‘mature democracy’

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:19:25 GMT

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday hailed recent elections as a sign of the country’s “mature democracy” and a victory over Western adversaries, as he took an oath of office following a vote whose credibility was questioned by both Western and African observers.Mnangagwa, 80, won disputed polls held on Aug. 26, garnering 52.6% of the vote ahead of main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa’s 44%. His ZANU-PF party, which has ruled the tiny nation of 15 million people since independence from white minority rule in 1980, also retained a parliamentary majority.“There are no losers but victory for the people of Zimbabwe against the neo-colonial tendencies of our country’s detractors and those who believe that might is right. … We have shamed our detractors,” he said before jubilant supporters, many of them bussed to pack a 60,000-seater Chinese-built stadium in the capital, Harare. “Counter revolutionaries and their proxies will never prevail in Zimbabw...

Dunkin’ is giving out free coffee every Monday. Here’s how to get it 

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:19:25 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - Need a way to get rid of the Monday blues? Starting the week with a free coffee can't hurt. From every Monday from now until the end of October, Dunkin' is giving out a free medium cup of iced or hot coffee with any purchase. You can buy a donut, bagel, breakfast sandwich or any other item to qualify. Dunkin’ teases line of ‘Spiked’ iced coffees, teas To cash in on the deal that is brewing up, you must be a Dunkin' Rewards member. You can become a member by creating an account on the Dunkin’ app or enrolling on the website. The offer is valid until the last Monday in October. Each member is limited to one free drink. Cold brew and Nitro Cold Brew drinks are excluded from the deal, according to Dunkin’. Dunkin' has more than 13,000 locations around the world.

Troy Music Hall lunchtime music lineup announced

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:19:25 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is bringing back its lunchtime concert series, Music at Noon, for the 2023-24 season. This series has taken place each month from October to May since 1988. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The shows are free to attend and take place at noon at Troy Music Hall. The first performance is set for October 10.LineupOctober 10: Lost Radio Rounders, Americana/FolkNovember 14: Carl Gutowski & Talin Chi, Flute/PianoDecember 12: Alan Goldberg, Americana/ Original Singer/ SongwriterJanuary 9: Heliand Consort, Woodwind ensemble/Vermont-basedFebruary 13: CelloGayageum, Korean Classical FusionMarch 12: Yvonne Chavez Hansbrough, Young Kim, and Paul Quigley, Flute/Piano/GuitarApril 9: Spira, Chamber QuartetMay 14: Findlay Cockrell, Piano Tugboat Roundup and Parade returning to Waterford Some of these Music at Noon performances will have a pre-show arts enrichment workshop to learn more about ...

Albany Police recover firearms from stolen vehicle

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:19:25 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department arrested James Ford, 50, on South Pearl Street on Sunday night. Officers conducted a traffic stop connected to a stolen vehicle investigation and located an illegally possessed loaded 9mm handgun and a loaded Archangel. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Ford was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, one count of criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree, one count of unauthorized use of a vehicle in the third degree, and aggravated unlicensed operation in the second degree. Ford was arraigned in Albany City Criminal Court and remanded to the Albany County Jail.

Troy man arrested in River Street homicide

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:19:25 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 20-year-old Troy man was arrested in Saturday's River Street homicide. Carlos Corrales-Ramirez was arrested and appeared for arraignment this morning. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Troy Police Detectives and Evidence Technicians named Corrales-Ramirez as the suspect following a steadfast investigation that began on Saturday. Police have identified Jario Hernandez-Sanchez, 28, as the victim of the homicide. Police say they have yet to identify a motive. Troy Police are still investigating the homicide. Detectives will continue their follow-up investigation as they attempt to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the incident.Charges:Second-degree murderFirst-degree assault Corrales-Ramirez was remanded to the Rensselaer County Jail. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact (518) 270-4421.

From 'Pop-pop' to 'Nana': Each state's most popular nicknames for grandparents

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:19:25 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – There's a special connection between grandparents and their grandkids made only stronger with each wink, hug, present, and surreptitious candy slipped into a small hand. When it comes to nicknames that children develop for their grandparents a new survey by Preply found that popularity varies by state. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The dive into Americans' terms of endearment for their grandparents comes in anticipation of National Grandparent's Day, on Sunday, Sept. 10. Two charged with Jim’s Tastee Freez grand larceny One grandchild's beloved "Nana" in Nevada may have been referred to as "Bubbe" if they lived in New Jersey, for instance. When it comes to the overall most popular nicknames, excluding just "Grandma" and "Grandpa," the survey found that "Nana" and "Papa" dominate.The most popular nicknames for "Grandma." (Preply)The most popular nicknames for "Grandpa." (Preply)When it comes to affectionate terms for gra...

Rotterdam to host first annual Fall Festival

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:19:25 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The town of Rotterdam has announced they will be hosting their first annual Fall Festival. The event is scheduled for October 12 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The festival will feature several food trucks, hay rides, crafts for kids, and live music performed by Grand Central Station. There will also be a "Trunk or Treat" showcase of cars decorated for fall.The event is free to attend and will be held at Rotterdam Town Hall, located at 1100 Sunrise Boulevard. Anyone interested in registering their vehicle for "Trunk or Treat" can email [email protected].

Tugboat Roundup and Parade returning to Waterford

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:19:25 GMT

WATERFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The 23rd Tugboat Roundup is set for September 8, 9, and 10. Tugboats, workboats, and barges will be gathering at the Waterford Harbor Promenade and Lock E2 Park. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The 2023 Tugboat Parade kicks off the roundup on September 8 at 3:30 a.m. The boats move up the Hudson River from Albany to Waterford. You can see the boats along the route by following this schedule:USS Slater, Broadway and Quay Streets in Albany at 3:30 p.m.Jennings Landing and Riverfront Park at the Corning Preserve at 3:40 p.m.Mohawk Hudson Bikeway, Fourth Street Parking Lot in Watervliet at 4:10 p.m.Hudson Shores Park in Watervliet at 4:30 p.m.Troy Riverfront Park in River Street in Troy at 4:40 p.m.Dinosaur BBQ on River Street in Troy at 4:40 p.m.Ingalls Avenue Boat Launch on Ingalls Avenue in Troy at 4:55 p.m.112 Street Bridge between Cohoes and Waterford at 5:50 p.m.Peebles Island at 6 p.m.Waterford Harbor from...

Two charged with Jim's Tastee Freez grand larceny

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:19:25 GMT

DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two people were arrested just after midnight on Monday and are charged with stealing from Jim's Tastee Freez in Delmar. William Kennedy, 51, and John Carroll, 54, each face several charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Bethlehem Police say they responded to Jim's Tastee Freez for reports of a larceny in progress. Upon arrival, police determined two men were stealing from the ATM outside of the shop.One suspect was taken into custody, while the other was found shortly after on Delaware Avenue. 16-year-old arrested after Troy shots-fired investigation Charges:Second-degree criminal mischiefThird-degree grand larcenyFifth-degree conspiracyBoth were arraigned in the Town of Bethlehem Court. Carroll was released on his own recognizance. Kennedy was remanded to Albany County Correctional Facility and is held with no bail. A return date has been set for September 7 at the Town of Bethlehem Court.

Keeler: Would you eat $2,000 to keep Nebraska red out of Coach Prime’s CU home debut? This Buffs fan didn’t hesitate.

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:19:25 GMT

Better shed than red.“I’m tired of Folsom Field,” Jodi Summers Bunn told me, “looking like we’re in Lincoln.”Would you eat a month’s rent to keep the Nebraska Cornhuskers from invading Colorado Avenue Saturday for Coach Prime’s CU Buffs home debut?Bunn and husband, Chris, forked over $1,980 for six extra tickets to Buffs-Huskers, giving the Pagosa Springs couple and their family a block of 10 for college football’s national game of the week. Per ApartmentList.com, the median monthly rent in Boulder checks in at $1,927.The kicker? As of Labor Day weekend, Jodi and Chris were still trying to move four of those seats.But not just to anybody.“I would rather eat the cost of the tickets than sell them to somebody in (Huskers) red,” Jodi stressed.“We’ve had a couple people inquiring. And if that falls through, I will take those four tickets with me to the game. And I will only sell them to people in CU gear. We&#...