Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Daily Digest: Final resolution: Troy City Council approves BID funding

Also: ECHL: Strike possibility puts Thunder season at risk • FCC bans new Chinese-made drones, citing security risks
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Tuesday, December 23, 2025

 
 

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Final resolution: Troy City Council approves BID funding

TROY, N.Y. — The Troy City Council unanimously finalized a measure to fund the city’s Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) after months of negotiations, totaling $100,000 after two public h…

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ECHL: Strike possibility puts Thunder season at risk

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – The Grinch couldn't ruin Christmas for Whoville, but he's threatening to make things pretty bad for Glens Falls and every other ECHL city. Contract talks between the union repre…

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FCC bans new Chinese-made drones, citing security risks

Chinese-made drones have become a dominant player in the U.S.

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US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

The approval handed drugmaker Novo Nordisk an edge over rival Eli Lilly.

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At least 2 people killed in Mexican Navy plane crash near Galveston, Texas

It was not immediately clear how many people were aboard or whether there were injuries.

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Banksy unveils new art in London following speculation over murals depicting stargazing figures

The artist posted two photos of the artwork on his official Instagram account Monday.

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The Trump administration is suing the District of Columbia over its gun laws

It's the second such lawsuit the administration has filed this month.

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White House rebuffs Catholic bishops' appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement

The appeal was issued by Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski.

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Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind 'Call of Duty,' dies at 55

His work has inspired millions of players as well as developers worldwide.

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Cloudy future for bourbon has Jim Beam closing Kentucky distillery for a year

The decision comes as the whiskey industry faces tariffs and declining demand.

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Waymos blocked roads and caused chaos during San Francisco power outage

The power outage affected 130,000 homes and businesses in San Francisco.

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US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump's priorities

The deals mark a sharp departure from how the U.S. has provided health care funding.

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