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The Loop Fantasy Football Report Week 4: Dolphins’ Achane makes a name for himself

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:30:17 GMT

You know a player has had a history making performance if it leads to a postgame name change.That’s what happened last Sunday with De’Von Achane, Miami’s rookie running back who blew through Denver’s Swiss cheese defense for 203 yards rushing and four touchdowns in the Dolphins’ startling 70-20 blowout of the Broncos.After the game, Achane announced to reporters that they had been pronouncing his last name all wrong. It is pronounced A-CHAN, and not A-CHAIN, bringing back memories for the oldsters among us of the whole Tony Dor-SIT, Tony Dor-SETT deal in the 1970s.Achane, who is now just five yards behind Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson in the rookie rushing race, is not the only first-year surprise so far this season. Here are a half dozen NFL freshmen who are having success, and fantasy relevancy, so far in 2023:C.J. Stroud (Texans QB) – Far under the radar, the former Ohio State standout ranks 11th in fantasy stats. He’s averaging 302 passing yards per game with four TD passes. With the...

Co-creator of ChatGPT talks about growing up in Grand Forks

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:30:17 GMT

GRAND FORKS — Josh Duhamel, Carson Wentz, Phil Jackson, are names of North Dakotans recognized around the country. Greg Brockman is a name many may not recognize, but he has likely changed the technological world forever. And he grew up just south of Grand Forks.Brockman grew up in Thompson, North Dakota, graduated from Red River High School in 2007, and also attended the University of North Dakota as a student.On Tuesday, Sept. 26, 500 people of all ages came out to hear his lesson on campus.While the campus has changed since his last visit, it’s not nearly as different as Greg Brockman has changed the world. He is the co-creator of ChatGPT . It is a chatbot people can converse with as if it were another human.“We are all going to be entering a world with AI (artificial intelligence). It’s like computers. Who has not used a computer in the past day?” Brockman said.During his 45-minute discussion with UND President Andy Armacost, the 35 year old talked about ...

Driver in crash that killed Woodbury man and Oakdale woman charged with criminal vehicular homicide

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:30:17 GMT

When authorities arrived at the scene of a fatal crash in Floodwood Township, Minn., earlier this month, they found a pickup truck split in half because it had been “catastrophically damaged” after striking a tree, according to a criminal complaint filed in St. Louis County District Court.The driver of the truck, Darren Tenney, 23, of New Richmond, Wis., has been charged with two felony counts of criminal vehicular homicide-operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration 0.08 or more. Tenney’s blood draw showed he had a blood-alcohol concentration of .117, according to the criminal complaint.Darren A. Tenney (Courtesy of St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office)Killed in the Sept. 9 crash was Madison “Madi” Warren, of Oakdale, and Joseph “Joey” Trowbridge, of Woodbury, both 23. Authorities learned of the crash, which occurred around 2:45 a.m. on a curve on County Road 8 about 45 miles west of Duluth after receiving an automated 911 call from an iPhone stating that the owner had bee...

County: How do you use Queensbury area trails?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:30:17 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A pair of trails run through Warren County, providing a path for biking, walking, skiing, and more from Lake George to the line where Queensbury meets Fort Edward. Warren County is looking for input on how well those trails are kept. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The county released a survey this week looking for input on the state of the Warren County Bikeway and the Feeder Canal Trail. Questions on the survey include age group, how often children are brought to the trail, and what areas are used most frequently. The county is also looking to learn how people are using the trail (walking, biking, running, skiing, snowshoeing); and what kinds of destinations are in mind.“Our multi-use trails provide people of all ages and abilities with a safe place to recreate, exercise, and socialize," said Warren County Planner Ethan Gaddy. "However, there are some missing connections between the Warren County B...

Star of Netflix's 'Magic for Humans' coming to Albany

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:30:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Magician, comedian, and television personality Justin Willman is coming to Albany. He is set to perform at The Egg on February 23 at 7 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This stop is part of Willman's "Magic for Humans In Person" tour. The show mixes both comedy and magic. Willman is the star and creator of the Netflix show "Magic for Humans" and has appeared on several shows including "The Tonight Show," "The Today Show," "Baking Impossible" and Cupcake Wars."Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 29, but are also currently available through the artist presale. You can buy tickets on The Egg website.

Saratoga International Flavorfeast announced

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:30:17 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Get ready to get your feast on. The eighth annual Saratoga International Flavorfeast will take place on Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Saratoga Springs. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Eventgoers can indulge in flavors from around the world as they walk the streets of downtown. On top of all the food you can eat, multi-cultural street performances will take place throughout the day with International Flags lining Broadway. The full entertainment schedule can be found online."Passport maps" displaying all participating restaurants will be available on the corner of Broadway and Division Street. $2 food samples from countries of origin such as Ireland, Italy, India, Guatemala, Spain, Mexico, Egypt, Greece, and more will be available. New York Cannabis Convention in Albany announced A current list of participating restaurants includes Bare Blends, Ben & Jerry’s, Boca...

New York Cannabis Convention in Albany announced

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:30:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York Cannabis Convention will return to Albany on Friday and Saturday at the Albany Capital Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. The convention has become the largest gathering for the New York cannabis industry. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The education and business convention is presented by NECANN which has partnered with the New York Cannabis Workforce Initiative. Together, they will provide job training and resources for anyone looking to work in the cannabis industry. 115 businesses and speakers will be there on both days, focussing on the local market and opportunities throughout the state. The full programming is available online with tickets also available online. Tickets are $30 for a one-day pass and $40 for a two-day pass. Only cash will be accepted at the door. Mechanicville man arrested in stolen RV investigation "Like all NECANN events, the New York Cannabis C...

St. Louis driver dies in Franklin County crash

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:30:17 GMT

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. – State Troopers responded to a fatal wreck on Highway K around 3:20 p.m. on September 26. Centene to cut 3% of workforce; St. Louis impact unknown Missouri Highway State Patrol reports that Jasmin Isak, 60, was traveling southbound in his 2000 Toyota Corolla on Highway K when he failed to handle a curve properly. The Corolla drove off the right side of the road, colliding with a culvert, a Chevron road sign, and a tree. Isak was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS.

St. Charles woman dies after bridge collision

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:30:17 GMT

ST. CHARLES -- The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrived at a fatal wreck in St. Charles at the intersection of Highway 94 and Muegge Road on September 26 around 3 p.m.Isabel B. Burkholder, 29, was driving westbound on Highway 94 when her 2016 Jeep Wrangler drove off the road, collided with a concrete support column of a bridge, and caught fire. Burkholder was pronounced dead at the scene when EMS arrived. 

Two dead in three recent St. Louis shootings involving people in cars

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:30:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis police are investigating three shootings over the past few days involving people inside cars, including two that turned deadly. According to St. Louis police crime summaries obtained by FOX 2, the shootings happened on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. The first shooting happened just before midnight Sunday in the 900 block of North Kingshighway Boulevard in the Fountain Park neighborhood. When police arrived, they found a victim shot in the driver's seat of a white sedan. Police identified Martez Stevenson, 22, as the victim. Centene to cut 3% of workforce; St. Louis impact unknown Another shooting involving someone in a car happened Monday afternoon in the 3900 block of Page Avenue in the Vandeventer neighborhood. Just after 2 p.m., police responded to a crash involving two cars. While investigating, police noticed one victim unconscious in the driver's seat of a car who suffered several apparent gunshot wounds. Police identified the victim as Darrell Walker, ...