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Fairgoers reflect on the State Fair through memories of the five senses

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:34:32 GMT

The moment we cross the gates into the State Fair, our senses are overloaded: The smell of deep fryers, the sound of thousands of overlapping conversations, the sight of goats being led on leashes past the Coliseum.Our senses are more than just how we take in the world — they’re central to the way memory functions in the brain, too, writes neurobiologist Gordon M. Shepherd in his book “Neurogastronomy.” He describes how familiar smells, for example, can trigger “‘aha’ moments” that bring back a flood of memories.So now, as another State Fair comes to a close, fairgoers shared their favorite sensory memories of the Fair.Sight“When I was a kid, at night, being at the start of the Midway. Being small, with an older crowd. Cop cars lined up. It felt a little dangerous but safe.”— Tyler, 33, Minnetonka“Gotta be some of the lines.”— James, 34, St. Paul“When the sun goes down, when the Fair goes from day to night. It’s a beautiful ambience. I’d always gravitate toward the toy section and b...

Two charged with Jim's Tastee Freeze grand larceny

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:34:32 GMT

DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two people were arrested just after midnight on Monday and are charged with stealing from Jim's Tastee Freeze 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 Freeze 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.

16-year-old arrested after Troy shots-fired investigation

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:34:32 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 16-year-old was arrested on Sunday night following a shots-fired investigation. Police say the incident occurred on August 27. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Troy police say detectives gathered information the suspect was downtown and had a gun in their possession Sunday night. Patrol officers found the suspect near Hoosick Street and 5th Avenue.The 16-year-old was taken into custody without incident. Police say he was found with an illegal, privately made firearm during his arrest. Amsterdam man holds up Malta Stewart’s, arrested for separate robbery The suspect is charged with possession of an illegal handgun. He was processed and brought to a juvenile secure detention facility. He will appear for further court proceedings today.

Woman found dead in Ferguson yard, police investigating

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:34:32 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - A woman was found dead in Ferguson early Monday morning. The St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons detectives are investigating the scene located on the 7400 block of Blanding Drive, where the victim was found unresponsive in the yard of the home after the arrival of police at 2:27 a.m. You Paid For It: How Hazelwood got out of the financial hole The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. If you have further information about the incident, you're urged to call 911 or the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210. To remain anonymous or potentially receive a reward, contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-8477. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

4 juveniles among 6 injured in Montclair pursuit crash

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:34:32 GMT

Six people, including four juveniles, were injured when a teen trying to evade police crashed in Montclair Sunday night.The incident began shortly before 8:30 p.m. when officers attempted to stop a vehicle for reckless driving, a news release from the Montclair Police Department stated. The driver did not yield, prompting a short pursuit that lasted less than a quarter of a mile.A pursuit ended in a violent crash in Montclair on Sept. 3, 2023. (KeyNews.TV)That's when the suspect's car crashed into two other vehicles at the intersection of Monte Vista Avenue and Kinglsey Street. Several people were ejected as a result of the crash, the Police Department stated. Two adults and four juveniles were taken to local hospitals to be treated for injuries. The extent of the injuries to any of the minors were not being released, according to the Police Department. Flames engulf boat in Marina Del Rey: video The extent of the injuries to the two adults was also unclear. Police arrested the s...

High surf to batter Southern California this week; advisories in place

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:34:32 GMT

Beachgoers beware. High surf is expected to crash into many Southern California beach locations this week, prompting officials to issue high surf advisories. Four-foot to 7-foot waves with local sets to 8 feet are expected at some Los Angeles County and Ventura County beaches. A high surf advisory was issued for those areas until 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Beachgoers were warned of an increased risk for rip currents, which can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can also cause injury and wash people off beaches and rocks, the Weather Service stated. In Orange County, high surf advisories will remain in place for even longer. Smash Mouth front man Steve Harwell gravely ill, TMZ reports Officials have issued advisories through 8 p.m. Wednesday for surf between 4 and 7 feet. Some sets will reach 8 feet with the highest surf north of Newport Beach, according to the Weather Service. The large surf is expected to peak early Tuesday...

Trader Joe's cashiers have a reputation for flirting. CEO says there's a good reason

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:34:32 GMT

Did it seem like the cashier at Trader Joe's was being more than just friendly while bagging your frozen mandarin orange chicken and 19-cent bananas? The company's CEO understand why you may think that. In a recent episode on the Inside Trader Joe's podcast, CEO Bryan Palbaum addressed the rumors that employees are trained to flirt with customers and said it's just that – a rumor. But Palbaum said he understands why employees' signature chattiness "might be misinterpreted." "Well, I think we just have such a unique environment in our stores that, to go into a Trader Joe's store and feel that everyone is genuinely interested in whether or not you are having a good day, compared to maybe perhaps other retailers, I could see how that might be misinterpreted," he said. Trader Joe’s addresses ‘conspiratorial theories’ about its small parking lots Trader Joe's employees are known for striking up conversations with customers in the checkout aisle, commenting when they like what they're ...

Workers' holiday brings more action for 'hot labor summer'

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:34:32 GMT

Monday is Labor Day, a holiday created to celebrate American workers, and picketers and strikers took advantage of the occasion to highlight what they describe as low pay, poor benefits and unsafe working conditions.At the W Hollywood hotel, workers picketed, played drums and chanted outside one of the most prominent and popular hotels in one of Los Angeles' prime tourist attractions.Hotel workers allege that they are unable to afford to be able to live near their workplace, and they're seeking higher wages in their next contract with major hotel chains.It's the latest development in what's been dubbed "hot labor summer," during which Los Angeles city workers, writers and actors, and UPS drivers have gone on strike (or at least threatened to)While hotel workers — and the striking writers and actors unions — have primarily financial concerns, health care workers have different motivations for striking.In particular, Kaiser Permanente's tens of thousands of workers have authorized a s...

Burning Man flooding strands tens of thousands

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:34:32 GMT

An unusual late-summer storm turned a week-long counterculture fest into a sloppy mess with tens of thousands of partygoers stuck in foot-deep mud and with no working toilets in the northern Nevada desert. But some Burning Man revelers said Sunday that their spirits remained unbroken.Organizers closed the festival to vehicles after one death was reported. Officials provided no details of the fatality.The annual gathering in the Black Rock Desert about 110 miles (177 kilometers) north of Reno attracts nearly 80,000 artists, musicians and activists for a mix of wilderness camping and avant-garde performances. Disruptions are part of the event's recent history: Organizers had to temporarily close entrances to the festival in 2018 due to dust storms, and the event was twice canceled altogether during the pandemic. More than a half an inch (1.3 centimeters) of rain fell at the festival site on Friday, disrupting this year's festival.“We are a little bit dir...

The Equalizer 3 Gives Denzel a Raging Retirement

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:34:32 GMT

Ah, Italy. The word alone evokes images of smiling locals, sun-dappled hills and sumptuous ruins that echo with eternal splendor. It’s a country that draws in tourists from around the globe, from fellow Europeans who want a taste of bliss to Americans who want a slice of fun. In film, hitmen have been swept away by this country’s wonderful charms often, from The Godfather to The American to The Conformist. Now The Equalizer 3 (the final chapter in the action franchise) sees Denzel Washington’s vigilante attempt to trade gunshots for shots of espresso.Robert McCall (Washington) is a virtuoso of violence who helps out those in need, hearing of injustices while driving for Lyft and taking care of them when no one else will. But after decades of grueling work–plus a couple bullets in the back–he decides to drop his Robin Hood career for a quiet life by the ocean. No more bloodshed. No more revenge. No more mobsters. He probably should have picked a region other t...