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Andre Jackson and the Huskies dance on to Sweet 16

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:58:22 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany Academy graduate Andre Jackson and the UConn Huskies are dancing on to the Sweet 16. The Huskies dominated the second half, on their way to a 70-55 win. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Jackson came home looking for two wins. Two wins is exactly what he got. “It feels really good," said Jackson. "We came in as a really positive group, a group that has done a lot in the preseason. To come into the postseason right now and into March Madness and the Tournament and really show up, it means a lot to me honestly.”In both their wins over Iona and Saint Mary's, the Huskies put the pedal to the metal in the second half. They've outscored their opponents 89-49 after halftime in the first two rounds. “I think we really are just good at adjusting," said Jackson. "We see our mistakes and we’re able to fix our mistakes and that’s able to help us. In the first half we all knew all the times we messed up on...

Daily horoscope for March 20, 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:58:22 GMT

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Pisces.Happy Birthday for Monday, March 20, 2023:You are an idealist who is warmhearted and has the ability to work well with others. You become more confident as you age. This is a lovely year to socialize and enjoy yourself! Let your guard down and loosen up a bit. Nurture your inner beauty and happiness.ARIES(March 21-April 19)★★★★The Sun will be in your sign for the next four weeks, giving you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. Oh yeah, you’re raring to go! Plus, Mercury in your sign will make you talkative and keep you busy making plans. (Wow.) Tonight: Solitude.TAURUS(April 20-May 20)★★★Although you’re happy to play things low-key and work behind the scenes, this is an excellent month to buy wardrobe goodies. You feel energized by financial matters, including your desire to boost your earnings. Tonight: Be friendly.GEMINI(May 21-June 20)★★★You&#...

Ukraine still able to resupply troops in battered Bakhmut, says army

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:58:22 GMT

Ukrainian forces outside the battered eastern city of Bakhmut are managing to keep Russian units at bay so ammunition, food, equipment and medicines can be delivered to defenders, the army said on Saturday (18 March).And in the latest claim to have inflicted heavy casualties, Kyiv said its troops had killed 193 Russians and injured 199 others during the course of fighting on Friday.Russia has made the capture of Bakhmut a priority in its strategy to take control of Ukraine's eastern Donbas industrial region. The city has been largely destroyed in months of fighting, with Russia launching repeated assaults."We are managing to deliver the necessary munitions, food, gear and medicines to Bakhmut. We are also managing to take our wounded out of the city," military spokesperson Serhiy Cherevaty told the ICTV television channel.He said Ukrainian scouts and counter-artillery fire were helping keep open some roads into the city. As well as inflicting heavy casualties, pro-Kyiv forces shot d...

Miss Manners: What can I do about these rude people at my gym?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:58:22 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I like to listen to podcasts on sound-blocking earbuds while exercising. I also attend the gym as early as possible, to get in and out.The issue I have is that a couple of other people turn up the sound on the TV to the point of interfering with my listening to podcasts.I’ve politely asked them to turn the sound down and use the closed-caption feature on the TV. One person told me to turn my own sound up and blow out my eardrums. The other turned up the TV sound even louder.I tried talking to the manager, to no avail.Any ideas on how to handle the rudeness of these individuals? I’m to the point of considering bringing in a speaker to deaden their noise or broadcast an offensive podcast at them.Why are some people so rude, and what else can I do?Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: When I picked up the tab for a stranger, I didn’t know what I was getting into Advice | Miss Manners: You’re married to my son, but I...

Premium Jane CBD Gummies Review: Are They Worth Your Money?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:58:22 GMT

Sponsored ContentThe CBD industry is packed with brands of varying quality. Indeed, while it was initially beneficial for consumers to have so many choices, it has become problematic. Hundreds of companies are vying for your dollars and finding the right one is becoming increasingly more challenging.These days, CBD gummies are one of the most popular products, so the vast majority of brands sell them. Consequently, when you look for gummies, you’re faced with an extraordinary number of choices.Fortunately, with a little research, you can ascertain the best CBD brands and stick with them. This review looks at Premium Jane, a well-known cannabidiol seller that includes CBD gummies among its vast array of products. Let’s find out if this company meets the high standards CBD customers have come to expect.Who Is Premium Jane?Premium Jane is a CBD brand based in Scottsdale, Arizona, that’s renowned for creating high-quality products, including gummies. Although co-founder Jeff Yauck is ar...

Dear Abby: My daughter doesn’t know this ‘treasured heirloom’ has a painful story

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:58:22 GMT

DEAR ABBY: Years ago, my father gave my mother a mink coat and a gold and diamond necklace. Shortly afterward, he left her for another woman.Mom gave me the coat and the necklace because she wouldn’t wear them.She passed away several years ago, and now, due to health expenses, I need whatever money the necklace may bring. Am I wrong to sell it? My daughter doesn’t want me to, but I don’t think she knows the whole story.LETTING GO IN VIRGINIADEAR LETTING GO: Because you need the money the necklace would bring, by all means sell it. And when you do, explain to your daughter that while she may consider the necklace to be a treasured heirloom from her grandmother, it’s really a reminder of a painful betrayal, and necessity dictates that you unload it now.DEAR ABBY: This is in response to “Living a Soap Opera” (Jan. 3), the unhappy woman who is married to an alcoholic. She is flattered by the three younger men she’s conversing with online.Related...

‘An impossible situation’: How the pandemic changed public education for DC-area parents, students and leaders

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:58:22 GMT

So many second-grade students struggled with reading skills at Brookfield Elementary in Fairfax County, Virginia, last year. As a result, the school appointed two separate teachers to lead sessions to help them get back on track.School leaders were particularly concerned about one student, Justin, who could only identify a few letters from a sheet with the alphabet on it. Due to his lack of knowledge of the letters, he struggled with sounds, according to Jennings Johnston, a literacy interventionist at the school.More Local NewsMore Education NewsJustin participated in Johnston’s pull-out sessions, which last at least 20 minutes and teach students things like how to use letter sounds. The position she holds is funded using federal stimulus money.When Justin returned to the sessions this year, qualifying based on school testing data, Johnston noticed he was able to retain concepts and then teach them to her and other students in the group.He graduated from the program and is no...

Rice squares off against Southern Utah in CBI Tournament

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:58:22 GMT

Southern Utah Thunderbirds (23-12, 12-6 WAC) vs. Rice Owls (19-15, 8-12 C-USA)Daytona Beach, Florida; Monday, 2:30 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Rice Owls square off against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds in the College Basketball Invitational.The Owls are 8-12 against C-USA opponents and 11-3 in non-conference play. Rice ranks seventh in C-USA with 30.9 points per game in the paint led by Max Fiedler averaging 8.1.The Thunderbirds’ record in WAC action is 12-6. Southern Utah is fourth in the WAC with 9.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Jason Spurgin averaging 2.5.TOP PERFORMERS: Fiedler is averaging 10.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and five assists for the Owls. Quincy Olivari is averaging 18.8 points and 5.9 rebounds over the last 10 games for Rice.Tevian Jones is scoring 17.4 points per game with 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists for the Thunderbirds. Maizen Fausett is averaging 12.4 points and 7.2 rebounds over the past 10 games for Southern Utah.LAST 10 GAMES: Owls: 4-6, averaging 73.1...

Eastern Kentucky squares off against Indiana State in CBI Tournament matchup

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:58:22 GMT

Indiana State Sycamores (23-12, 13-7 MVC) vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels (21-13, 12-6 ASUN)Daytona Beach, Florida; Monday, 12 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Eastern Kentucky Colonels take on the Indiana State Sycamores in the College Basketball Invitational.The Colonels’ record in ASUN play is 12-6, and their record is 9-7 against non-conference opponents. Eastern Kentucky is the ASUN leader with 12.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Isaiah Cozart averaging 3.0.The Sycamores are 13-7 against MVC teams. Indiana State leads the MVC with 34.6 points per game in the paint led by Robbie Avila averaging 6.7.TOP PERFORMERS: Tayshawn Comer is averaging 7.9 points and 3.6 assists for the Colonels. Devontae Blanton is averaging 18.9 points over the last 10 games for Eastern Kentucky.Courvoisier McCauley is shooting 43.4% and averaging 15.9 points for the Sycamores. Cooper Neese is averaging 2.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Indiana State.LAST 10 GAMES: Colonels: 6-4, averaging 7...

Oklahoma State plays North Texas in NIT

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:58:22 GMT

North Texas Mean Green (28-7, 16-4 C-USA) at Oklahoma State Cowboys (20-15, 8-10 Big 12)Stillwater, Oklahoma; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma State Cowboys and the North Texas Mean Green meet in the National Invitation Tournament.The Cowboys have gone 8-10 against Big 12 teams, with a 12-5 record in non-conference play. Oklahoma State leads the Big 12 with 24.7 defensive rebounds per game led by Moussa Cisse averaging 5.8.The Mean Green are 16-4 in C-USA play. North Texas has a 4-0 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.TOP PERFORMERS: Bryce Thompson is averaging 11.9 points for the Cowboys. Caleb Asberry is averaging 13.0 points over the last 10 games for Oklahoma State.Tylor Perry is averaging 17.1 points for the Mean Green. Kai Huntsberry is averaging 11.1 points over the last 10 games for North Texas.LAST 10 GAMES: Cowboys: 4-6, averaging 66.9 points, 33.9 rebounds, 11.8 assists, 4.8 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 40.5% from the field. Their opp...