Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Daily Digest: Officials discuss new metal detector system at Cohoes High School

Also: US soldier trying to halt wife’s deportation after she was detained on Louisiana military base • Trump’s threatened destruction of Iran’s power plants could be considered a war crime, experts say
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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

 
 

Happy Tuesday!

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

Be safe and enjoy the day. — Ron Rosner, Senior Editor


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Officials discuss new metal detector system at Cohoes High School

Cohoes High School has a new metal detector system in place.

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US soldier trying to halt wife’s deportation after she was detained on Louisiana military base

Federal immigration agents detained her at husband’s army base in Fort Polk, Louisiana.

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Trump’s threatened destruction of Iran’s power plants could be considered a war crime, experts say

A U.N. spokesman warned attacking such infrastructure is banned under international law.

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Mistrial declared after report that girl killed in 1986 had been placed in used body bag

The judged made the ruling over concerns about possible evidence contamination.

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Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban and restrictions on LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classes

This decision overturns a lower court’s temporary blocks.

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Video brings new scrutiny to an ICE shooting in Minneapolis after charges against 2 men collapsed

Prosecutors opened criminal investigation into whether two officers lied about what happened.

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Risky rescue of US crew downed in Iran relied on dozens of aircraft and subterfuge, Trump says

Finding and picking up the jet’s weapon systems officer was a complicated endeavor.

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Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools

Trump has penalized schools making efforts to accommodate students based on their gender identity.

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A timeline of the Nancy Guthrie disappearance and investigation

The “Today” show host’s mother has been missing since Feb. 1.

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DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters

Critics warn it may chill education and free speech in Florida.

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Monday, April 6, 2026

Daily Digest: HBO’s ‘Gilded Age’ to return to Troy for filming

Also: Dr. Randy Cale’s Terrific Parenting: Why all this talking and processing isn’t helping your child • Upcoming calendar
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Monday, April 6, 2026

 
 

Happy Monday!

Hope everyone had a great weekend and has a great week ahead. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of coffee or tea, check out some of the top stories on our website.

Be safe and enjoy the day. — Ron Rosner, Senior Editor


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HBO’s ‘Gilded Age’ to return to Troy for filming

Filming is coming back to the Collar City for HBO’s fourth season of the Gilded Age.

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Dr. Randy Cale’s Terrific Parenting: Why all this talking and processing isn’t helping your child

Spend enough time around many households, or therapy offices, and you will hear a familiar and well-intentioned phrase: “Let’s talk about how you’re feeling. Or how do you feel about that?”

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Upcoming calendar

FIELD OF FLAGS: The Latham-Colonie Columbiettes and our Brother Knights are again offering Memorial Flags in the “Field of Flags” for the Memorial Day and Veterans Day Displays in 2026. The Memorial Day Flags will be installed on Saturday, May 23rd for two weeks to honor our Military Family Members and Friends on the front […]

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Sunday, April 5, 2026 KOC BREAKFAST: The Waterford Knights of Columbus will host a Breakfast Buffet featuring our famous Omelet Station, Eggs cooked to order, Pancakes (Plain or Blueberry), French Toast, Sausage, Bacon, Seasoned Home Fries, Toast, Coffee, Tea, Orange and Apple Juices. Irish Coffee and Mimosas now available! Take a chance to win the […]

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SNAPSHOT: Capital Region BOCES Global Fashion teacher honored by local law firm

A first-year Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education teacher is the recipient of a grant recognizing her excellence. Karen “Kema” Maxwell received a Teacher Appreciation Grant sponsored by the Meier Law Firm. Presented on March 27, the award recognizes “her dedication, hard work, and the positive impact she continues to have on her students and the school community,” representatives of the Latham law firm stated. A $500 award, flowers and balloons were presented to her during a surprise ceremony in her classroom. (Photo provided)

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