The Role of AI & Machine Learning in Modern Android Apps
The Role of AI & Machine Learning in Modern Android Apps
In the Know column: A mix of events and somber reflection in Alexandria
This past weekend, Alexandria showed its resilience and ability to balance important community events with a shared sense of empathy.
A New Progressive Rallying Cry: “Don’t Rank Evil Andrew!”
In New York’s Democratic mayoral primary race, Andrew Cuomo’s lead is slipping, and Zohran Mamdani is pulling ahead. Is the DREAM campaign working?
Adversity, Upsets and Family: Red Lake County Baseball Makes History
We did it. Champions on three…one, two, three: CHAMPIONS!” That’s right, Champions. For the first time in Red Lake County baseball history, the Red Lake County Rebels are the last team standing. The road to become champions,
Homebase £200 outdoor corner sofa set the 'go-to chill spot' for your garden this summer
Sit back and relax with this outdoor sofa set from Homebase. It's currently on offer and is sure to become a family favourite this summer.
Mathematicians Come Up with ‘Mind-Blowing’ Method for Defining Prime Numbers
Using a notion called integer partitions, mathematicians have discovered a new way to detect prime numbers while also connecting two areas of math in an unexpected way
Could this city be the model for how to tackle the housing crisis and climate change?
Vienna has a way to make affordable housing and combat climate change all at the same time. Now U.S. cities want in, and they're building their own green housing.
“N/A” at Barrington Stage Company looks at backroom politics
Though far from a perfect play, “N/A” is an intriguing look at backroom politics. The work offered at Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA, pits reason versus passion in politics. If you are more WOKE rather than MAGA you should enjoy this production.
Red Lake County rides early offense to state baseball championship
The Red Lake County baseball program is the Minnesota Class A state champion for the first time in program history. On Saturday morning, the No. 5 seed Rebels beat No. 2 New Ulm Cathedral 15-7 in the championship at Target Field in Minneapolis.
‘I still don’t believe it’: Va. man shares tips on buying his first home
Buying a home for the first time can be challenging, but a Virginia man provided some tips on how he bought his first home with the help of one realtor.
Cuomo and Mamdani Vie for Support as Early Voters Flock to the Polls
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani, the two front-runners in the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City, delivered closing-stage speeches.
No Kings rally took place Saturday in downtown Alexandria
No Kings!” chants at the No Kings Alexandria Rally were met with the sharp sound of a whistle from a President Donald Trump supporter.
Dean’s Lists 6/15
Misericordia University Misericordia University announces its spring 2025 dean’s list. Students qualify for the dean’s list with a grade point average of 3.55 or higher. The following local
DEVELOPING: Huge ‘No Kings’ crowds protest in Arlington ahead of military parade
Anti-Trump protesters mobilized in force across Arlington today (Saturday) as part of nationwide "No Kings Day" demonstrations ahead of the military parade in D.C. Waving signs, banners and American flags,
Gulf Coast region gas prices slightly rose from last week: See how much here
The average fuel price in the Gulf Coast region slightly rose about 2 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.56 on Dec. 16, 2024, and as high as $3.11 on July 15, 2024.
Alexandria Chamber Membership Team visits 4 new members
ALEXANDRIA — The Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Team visited four new Chamber members on Wednesday, June 4.
Sherridon and Snow Lake residents can return home Saturday
Nearly 2,000 evacuees will begin heading home as evacuation orders for several communities affected by wildfires have been lifted.
High School National Invite 2025: Day 1 Notes (Girls’ Div.)
Looking at each team's day one performance and what led to their standing heading into elimination play.
Legion baseball: Glenwood-Lowry gets a win over Becker
The Glenwood-Lowry American Legion baseball team held off Becker Post 193 en route to a 10-7 win on Friday. Posts 187 and 253 scored 10 runs on 14 walks and five hits in the five-inning victory at Knute Nelson Memorial Field.
DEVELOPING: Flood Warning issued for Arlington
A Flood Warning has been issued, replacing the earlier Flash Flood Warning. 1107 PM EDT Fri Jun 13 2025 ...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING... *
AOC to rally with Mamdani on Saturday as early voting begins
The rally will take place on the first day of early voting and one day after Mamdani cross-endorsed fellow candidate Brad Lander, but Lander’s not expected to attend. Ocasio-Cortez ranked Mamdani first and Lander third on her endorsed slate. The primary election day is June 24.
School Board selects new W-L principal despite criticism from school staff
The Arlington School Board appointed a new principal at Washington-Liberty High School last night (Thursday) in a controversial vote. The unanimous decision to select Alexander Duncan III -- currently the executive principal of Alexandria City High School,
State Rep. Franson assesses 2025 legislative special session
Franson said it was a long day, as legislators had over a dozen bills to pass, but they were able to secure key GOP provisions in each of them.
Meta sues maker of explicit deepfake app for dodging its rules to advertise AI ‘nudifying’ tech
Meta is suing the Hong Kong-based maker of the app CrushAI, a platform capable of creating sexually explicit deepfakes.
Paris exhibition tries to answer the mystery of Cleopatra
Blending archaeological artifacts, pop culture imagery, and paintings, an exhibition on Cleopatra explores how the Egyptian queen has been depicted and perceived through the centuries.
Moose on the Move: Adirondack Trail Shut Down for Safety
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has temporarily closed the popular Goodman Mountain trail, located in the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest near Tupper Lake. Why? A bull moose has taken up residence in the area, and he's been hanging around long enough to cause some concern.
Evaluating the Value of Classic Matchboxes
Classic matchboxes have fascinated collectors and enthusiasts for decades.
United Airlines Launches Direct D.C.-to-Dakar Flight
United Airlines launches direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Dakar, Senegal, expanding its reach in Africa and serving the Senegalese community.
College Track and Field: Alexandria alum Jacob Balcome earns another All-American honor
Wisconsin-River Falls sophomore Jacob Balcome holds up his fourth place trophy at 2025 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 23, 2025, in Geneva, Ohio. Balcome graduated from Alexandria High School in 2023.
Nigel Morris Named to 2025 Forbes Midas List of Best Investors
QED Investors Co-Founder Nigel Morris has been named to Forbes’ annual Midas List highlighting the best venture capitalists in the world.
Rapides Parish School Board offering free food for kids during the summer
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) — Starting June 2, the Rapides Parish School Board will provide free breakfast and lunch at summer meal sites for children 18 and under. Parents don’t need to fill out any forms to have their kids eat free this summer.
Softball roundup: Cards pick up 2 big playoff wins
Madison Norsten got to play the hero twice in one day for the Willmar softball team. Norsten scored the walk-off run in a 3-2 victory over Little Falls in Game 1 of the Section 8AAA elimination bracket Tuesday at the Willmar Civic Center softball field.
Mobridge-Pollock fends off Hanson in Class B softball SoDak 16
Mobridge-Pollock out-hit Hanson 11 to five, and the Beavers had three errors to the Tigers’ one. For Hanson (16-7), Jersey Kampshoff had two hits, while Kayser had one and worked a pair of walks. In the circle, Kayser tallied nine strikeouts while yielding two walks and four earned runs.
Flight simulator to take off in old Bellanca building at Alexandria Airport
The council voted to approve a lease with Dennis Conn who plans to purchase a state-of-the-art flight simulator at the old Bellanca building at 2504 Aga Drive at the Alexandria Airport . It will occupy 4,500 square feet of the former office area.
Drivers of special vehicles may have to get a permit in Alexandria
The issue popped up when the city found out that people driving special vehicles were being stopped by the DNR on roads within the city.
NYC mayoral primary: 4 weeks to go
NEW YORK MINUTE: Former Rep. Charles Rangel — the trailblazing “lion of Lenox Avenue,” one of Harlem’s iconic Gang of Four and a Congressional Black Caucus founding member — died Sunday at age 94. Tributes poured in for the Korean War veteran on Memorial Day. Rangel had spent nearly five decades in Congress.