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Spotify CFO becomes one of thousands departing the streaming service, after selling $9M in shares

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:54 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Spotify’s chief financial officer will step down next year, according to the music streaming service, just days after it announced its third round of layoffs for 2023.In a statement announcing CFO Paul Vogel’s departure, CEO Daniel Ek said that the two had “come to the conclusion that Spotify is entering a new phase and needs a CFO with a different mix of experiences.”Spotify said this week that it would be axing 17% of its global workforce, citing the need to slash costs and become profitable. About 1,500 people will lose their jobs, a spokesperson confirmed.Shortly after the layoffs were announced Monday, Spotify’s stock jumped about 8%. On Tuesday, Vogel moved to sell more than $9.3 million worth of shares, according to securities filings. Two other senior executives also cashed in over $1.6 million in shares, The Guardian reported.The Associated Press reached out to Spotify for further comment on Friday. Vogel will leave Spotify on March 31. Ben Kung, who c...

York police release results of extensive campaign to reduce auto theft

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:54 GMT

York police have released the results from the auto-theft prevention campaign that launched in September, detailing which vehicles are most likely to be targeted by thieves and in what neighbourhoods.Dubbed “Operation Auto Guard,” the campaign incorporates what police called “robust crime prevention… which includes data-driven solutions, targeted community engagement and the giveaway of crime prevention tools to help our citizens avoid becoming victims of vehicle theft.”The seven-week initiative resulted in 56 people charged with 294 arrests. 80 vehicles were recovered, worth more than $5 million, along with theft devices used to obtain the vehicles.The campaign’s data concluded that York Regional Police officers had seen an almost 50 per cent increase in vehicle thefts compared to this time last year, and has increased in York Region by more than 200 per cent over the last five years. As of Dec. 4, there have been 4,294 vehicles stolen in York Region, compared to 3,187 in 2022. The...

IDOT: Inbound Kennedy and Edens expected to fully reopen by Sunday morning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:54 GMT

CHICAGO — The inbound Kennedy and Edens expressways are expected to fully reopen by Sunday morning, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced Friday.On Wednesday, IDOT announced that a sequenced reopening to remove the work zone was scheduled to begin on Thursday, with a full reopening expected by next week, likely early Tuesday morning.On Friday, IDOT said that, weather permitting, lane reopening has been rescheduled to the following:Saturday, Dec. 9Starting at 9 a.m., the inbound Kennedy will be reduced to one lane from north of the Edens junction to Irving Park Road.At the same time, the reversible express lanes entrance at Montrose Avenue (Kennedy and Edens) will be closed.Starting at 8 p.m. on the inbound Kennedy, intermittent closures of all ramps between Lawrence Avenue and Irving Park Road.At the same time, inbound Edens ramp closures, Wilson Avenue (entrance and exit), Elston Avenue (entrance).Sunday, Dec. 10By 8 a.m., the inbound Kennedy and Edens expressways, as...

Woman tried to burn down Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth home, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:54 GMT

(The Hill) - A woman was arrested Thursday afternoon after attempting to burn down Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood home in Atlanta, police said.The Atlanta Police Department said the woman poured gasoline over the house’s front porch and bushes before being stopped and detained by two off-duty New York Police Department officers who were visiting the home. “That action saved an important part of American history tonight,” Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum told reporters after the arrest.The woman was later arrested by responding Atlanta officers and charged with attempted arson.Atlanta Fire Department Battalion Chief Jerry DeBerry said the house could have been quickly burned to the ground had the witnesses not intervened.“It could have been a matter of seconds before the house was engulfed in flames,” DeBerry said.The home is a part of a national historic park and is federal property, meaning the woman could face additional federal charges.“Tonight, an unfortunate incid...

Texas DPS appeals final judgment in Uvalde records lawsuit, further delaying release

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:54 GMT

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (Nexstar) — After a state judge ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety to release its videos and records related to the May 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, the department is appealing the final judgment, further delaying the release of information. Last week, a Travis County judge ordered the department to release its records requested by a group of media organizations within 20 days of the final judgment. The appeal means DPS does not have to release the records while the legal matters continue to pend in the courts.More than a dozen media organizations filed a lawsuit in August 2022 after the department denied public information requests seeking 911 records, call logs, body-worn camera video, and other information related to response to the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, where 19 children and two teachers were massacred by a gunman.The requests were filed under the Texas Public Information Act, which gives citizens the right to access gov...

Man arrested for DWI in crash that killed pedestrian

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:54 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video at the top of this story shows KXAN’s morning headlines for Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said a man was arrested in connection with a southeast Austin crash that killed a pedestrian Saturday.APD officers responded to a crash that involved a vehicle and pedestrian at approximately 2 a.m. in the 5000 block of Burleson Road. MAP: Where have Austin’s fatal crashes occurred in 2023? According to APD, the unidentified pedestrian was crossing the street when the crash occurred. Police said the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.“The driver of the vehicle was not injured and was arrested for DWI,” APD said in a statement.Austin Police did not identify the driver involved in the incident, and as of Thursday, the investigation remained pending.Police said the incident was being investigated as the city’s 82nd fatal crash of 2023.APD asked for anyone with information related to the incident to contact APD's Vehicular...

Lab puppies born during Big 12 title game named after 14 Texas Longhorns legends

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:54 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A former maternity nurse has now had the honor of helping her rescue labrador retriever deliver 14 puppies."She was huge," Lori Ziemann said. "This was the largest litter that I've ever had the honor to help a mama with."The labrador, Lady Longhorn, went into labor during the Big 12 Championship game over the weekend when Texas beat Oklahoma State for the conference title. Ziemann said Lady Longhorn's delivery took awhile.Lady Longhorn gave birth to 14 puppies during the Longhorn game over the weekend | KXAN viewer photoLady Longhorn gave birth to 14 puppies during the Longhorn game over the weekend | KXAN viewer photoLady Longhorn gave birth to 14 puppies during the Longhorn game over the weekend | KXAN viewer photoLady Longhorn gave birth to 14 puppies during the Longhorn game over the weekend | KXAN viewer photo"When she delivered through the day, we put the TV in here," she said. "She is a Longhorn fan now, so we could partially watch the game and cheer the Long...

Buy homemade, traditional Polish food in Latham

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:54 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Craving homemade, traditional Polish food? If you are, head to the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish from 2 to 6 p.m. at 250 Old Maxwell Road on Saturday, December 9, for the Christmas Polish Food Sale. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The food sale offers frozen and hot food, including homemade gołąbki, bigos, borscht, kapusta, and haluski, and three types of locally made kielbasa. There will also be 17 different types of frozen pierogi available from award-winning Babcia’s Pierogi.Customers can also purchase traditional Polish desserts, including homemade chruściki, chocolate vodka Cakes, kolachki, and raspberry, apricot, walnut, or poppyseed rolls. Traditional Polish wafers, Opłatki, are also available.Patrons are also invited to donate hats, mittens, scarves, or tips to support Joseph's House in Troy. The non-profit provides emergency shelter and support services to around 2,000 individuals annually.

Albany restaurant for sale, owners focusing on Schenectady

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) --  The Cuckoo's Nest, which opened on Western Avenue in Albany in 2017, is up for sale and will close after the sale, according to owner Kaytrin Ziemann. She and her husband Devin are turning their focus to their Schenectady restaurants. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! "This is not something we decided overnight," said Ziemann. "We're in Schenectady all the time and don't give The Cuckoo's Nest our attention. It's not fair to that space."The Ziemanns also own The Nest in Schenectady and are opening Mila Restaurant & Bar in the old Bank of America building at 500 State Street. They've been working to open Mila for about two and a half years, said Ziemann. Sandwich shop opens for business in Hudson Mila will be a Mediterranean restaurant, which is different from the Southern cuisine served at The Nest and The Cuckoo's Nest. They are currently renovating that new restaurant space. In April 2022, the Ziemanns cl...

Temple Israel shooting suspect appears in federal court

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The suspect in the Temple Israel of Albany shooting appeared in federal court Friday morning. Mufid Fawaz Alkhader, 28, of Schenectady is being held without bail. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, police said he fired two shotgun shells near the Temple. The incident resulted in the temporary lockdown of nearby St. Peter’s Health Partners facilities. The full criminal complaint follows Chief Eric Hawkins' statement. Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins stated that police heard the suspect say “Free Palestine,” and the incident is now being investigated as a hate crime. The synagogue’s Rabbi said they would move forward with their Hanukkah celebration with the lighting of the first candle, saying, “We need light in darkness.”albanyDownload Alkhader faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, three years of supervised probation, and up to $100 in spe...