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VBGCQ Astoria Students Learn from Career Mentors, Demonstrate Drone Flying Skills

Youth at the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens joined a mentoring session on drone technology and green energy jobs led by representatives of the New York Power Authority, Con Edison, and renewable energy company 174 Power Global. Photo: Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens

ASTORIA, NY – Youth at the Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens on April 10 joined a mentoring session… Continue reading VBGCQ Astoria Students Learn from Career Mentors, Demonstrate Drone Flying Skills

Netanyahu Says Israel will Decide How to Respond as Iran Warns Against Retaliation

Israeli soldiers fire mortars from southern Israel towards the Gaza Strip, from a position near the Israel-Gaza border on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would decide whether and how to respond to Iran’s major air assault earlier this… Continue reading Netanyahu Says Israel will Decide How to Respond as Iran Warns Against Retaliation

Frustrated Farmers are Rebelling Against EU Rules. The Far Right is Stoking the Flames

Farmer's Defense Force vice president Jos Ubels poses for a portrait at his farm in Anderen, Northern Netherlands, Monday, March 18, 2024. Ubels feels that everything from overbearing bureaucrats insisting when farmers should sow or harvest, imposing excessive restrictions on fertilizer and manure use and unfair international competition condoned by the European Union have created a potent mix that has driven him away from mainstream politics. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

ANDEREN, Netherlands (AP) — Inside the barn on the flat fields of the northern Netherlands, Jos Ubels cradles a newborn… Continue reading Frustrated Farmers are Rebelling Against EU Rules. The Far Right is Stoking the Flames

Cole Palmer, English Soccer’s Latest Revelation, Looks to Pile More Pain on Former Club Man City

Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates after scoring his side's fifth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Monday, April 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

The pain might not be over for Manchester City. After its agonizing Champions League elimination on Wednesday, City — tired,… Continue reading Cole Palmer, English Soccer’s Latest Revelation, Looks to Pile More Pain on Former Club Man City

Jury Selection in Trump Hush Money Trial Faces Pivotal Stretch as Former Pres. Returns to Court

Former President Donald Trump walks through a doorway during the second day of jury selection, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Manhattan criminal court in New York. Trump is charged with falsifying business records to cover up a sex scandal during his 2016 campaign. (Justin Lane/Pool Photo via AP)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jury selection in the hush money trial of Donald Trump enters a pivotal and potentially final stretch… Continue reading Jury Selection in Trump Hush Money Trial Faces Pivotal Stretch as Former Pres. Returns to Court

Senate Rejects Impeachment Articles Against Mayorkas, Ending Trial Against Secretary

In this image from video from Senate Television, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., presiding over the Senate acting as a court of impeachment, announces the results of the vote to adjourn the court of impeachment, at the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the Senate floor at the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Washington. (Senate Television via AP)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday, ending the House… Continue reading Senate Rejects Impeachment Articles Against Mayorkas, Ending Trial Against Secretary

Weather Forecast Greece: Clouds, Rainstorms on Friday

FILE - The 5th Century B.C. Parthenon temple stands the ancient Acropolis hill after a rainstorm in Athens, on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

ATHENS – Change of weather with clouds, showers and rainstorms are forecast for Friday. Winds from variable directions will reach… Continue reading Weather Forecast Greece: Clouds, Rainstorms on Friday

Venous Symposium Features Dr. Peter Pappas as Keynote Speaker

Dr. Peter Pappas will give the keynote address at the Venous Symposium on May 10. Photo: Courtesy of Venous Symposium

NEW YORK – The Venous Symposium takes place May 8-11 this year at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.… Continue reading Venous Symposium Features Dr. Peter Pappas as Keynote Speaker

Senate Rejects Impeachment Articles against Mayorkas, Ending Trial against Cabinet Secretary

In this image from video from Senate Television, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., presiding over the Senate acting as a court of impeachment, announces the results of the vote to adjourn the court of impeachment, at the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the Senate floor at the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Washington. (Senate Television via AP)

WASHINGTON  — The Senate dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday, ending the House Republican… Continue reading Senate Rejects Impeachment Articles against Mayorkas, Ending Trial against Cabinet Secretary

NBA Bans Jontay Porter after Gambling Probe Shows He Shared Information, Bet On Games

Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter, right, pulls in a rebound as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 11, 2024, in Denver. The NBA banned Toronto two-way player Jontay Porter on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and bet on games.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

TORONTO – Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday after a league probe… Continue reading NBA Bans Jontay Porter after Gambling Probe Shows He Shared Information, Bet On Games

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