Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Daily Digest: Troy’s Pride Night Out celebrates Pride Month

Also: Shen’s Bhusri named to Capital District Sports Women of the Year Class of 2026 • 26th annual Price Chopper/Market 32 Baseball Fest steps off this weekend; longest running summer tournament ages 17 & up will be Coaches vs Cancer benefit again at Central Park – June 26-28, 2026
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

 
 

Happy Wednesday!

Hope everyone is having a great week. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of iced coffee or tea, check out some of the top stories on our website.

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Troy’s Pride Night Out celebrates Pride Month

The Downtown Troy Business Improvement District (BID) announced the return of Pride Night Out, which is set to take place in Downtown Troy on Friday, June 26, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at One Monument Square.

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Shen’s Bhusri named to Capital District Sports Women of the Year Class of 2026

ALBANY, N.Y. — Leyla Bhusri, a senior at Shenendehowa High School, has been named as one of the 10 scholastic award recipients for 2026 by the Capital District Sports Women of the Year organization. Bhusri, who competes in cross country and…

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26th annual Price Chopper/Market 32 Baseball Fest steps off this weekend; longest running summer tournament ages 17 & up will be Coaches vs Cancer benefit again at Central Park – June 26-28, 2026

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – The 12-time Twilight League Champion and 2-time AABC World Series Champion Albany Athletics will host its 26th Annual Price Chopper/Market 32 Baseball Fest at Central Park in Schenectady on Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28.  Price Chopper/Market 32 will be the naming sponsor for the ninth time in event history and […]

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House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs

The 358-32 vote Tuesday sends the bill to President Donald Trump.

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COVID-19 vaccine study that was blocked from CDC journal is published elsewhere

The paper gained attention after Trump appointees rejected it for publication in a CDC journal.

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AI stock slump raises the question if investors are just taking profits or getting very nervous

Tech companies are spending big on AI, but investors might be getting nervous.

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US workers lose buying power after war drives up prices

Americans have seen their paycheck eaten up by a surge in everyday costs recently.

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Police: Northern California library shooter influenced by Columbine massacre

Chico man, 18, arrested in connection with Chico library killings; Bradley Scott Sayer’s motivation was ‘a Columbine High School massacre type shooting,’ police say

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17 states and trade group sue California over plastics packaging law

The lawsuit argues the mandates will lead to price hikes on necessities.

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GOP senators to meet Trump face-to-face at a time of growing frustration

Trump appears to have lost interest in much of their agenda ahead of the midterms.

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Federal officials plan to offload some warehouses purchased for immigrant detention

ICE is reversing a plan to use massive warehouses for immigrant detention centers.

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New stadium opens, securing Bills’ future in Buffalo

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills officially opened the doors to their new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium on Tuesday, celebrating the completion of the largest construction project in Western New York history and marking a new era for the franchise and its fans. More than 600 guests gathered outside the stadium for a ribbon-cutting […]

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