Daily Digest: ‘Global growth’: RPI signs Memorandum of Understanding with TIPA

Also: N.Y. Thruway’s toll hike faces review • ECHL: Thunder’s McManus named All-Star MVP

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Happy Wednesday! 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 e-edition                            obituaries ‘Global growth’: RPI signs Memorandum of Understanding with TIPA TROY, N.Y. — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency (TIPA). At a recent signing ceremony in… Read more → N.Y. Thruway's toll hike faces review ALBANY, N.Y. — On January 15, the Supreme Court of the State of New York granted a temporary restraining order halting the New York State Thruway Authority's newly announced 1 percent surcharge on … Read more → ECHL: Thunder's McManus named All-Star MVP GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — Adirondack Thunder forward Brannon McManus was named ECHL All-Star Classic MVP after recording three goals and two assists in Team Stripes' 17-12 win over Team Stars on Monday. … Read more → HORSE RACING: Belmont Stakes Racing Festival tickets on sale Feb. 12 SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that tickets and hospitality offerings for the final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at historic Saratoga Race C… Read more → Entertainment calendar Please email entertainment listings to entertainment518@digitalfirstmedia.com. Saturday, January 24, 2026 THE EGG:  1 Empire State Plaza, Albany. Matt McCusker, 7pm. www.theegg.org Friday, January 30, 2026 PROCTORS: 432 State Street, Schenectady. Get The Led Out, 7:30 pm. www.atproctors.org. Saturday, January 31, 2026 MVP ARENA: 51 S. Pearl St, Albany. Rascal Flatts, 7 pm. www.mvparena.com. Thursday, February 5, 2026 THE EGG:  1 Empire State Plaza, Albany. Gary Owen, 8pm. www.theegg.org PALACE THEATRE: 19 Clinton Ave., Albany. Bert Kreisher, 7 pm. www.palacealbany.org. CAPITAL REPERTORY THEATRE: 251 North Pearl St., Albany. Confederates, 7:30 pm. www.attherep.org. Friday, February 6, 2026 CAPITAL REPERTORY THEATRE: 251 North […] Read more → Israel agrees to join Trump's Board of Peace as some western European nations say no The board, led by Trump, was originally envisioned as a small group of leaders overseeing Gaza's ceasefire plan but has since ballooned. Read more → EU chief says Trump's threats challenge Europe's security and prosperity, ahead of emergency summit EU leaders will meet on Thursday. They are rethinking relations with the U.S., a long-time ally. Read more → Trump is on his way to Davos, where his quest to own Greenland could overshadow his other goals Trump's Greenland push could overshadow his original plan to use his appearance at the gathering of global elites to address affordability issues back home. Read more → Suspect charged in vandalism of Vice President JD Vance's Ohio home pleads not guilty William D. DeFoor entered pleas to three counts in federal court in Cincinnati. Read more → IRS head announces a shake-up on the eve of the 2026 tax season The IRS is facing major tax law changes with a smaller workforce this year. Read more → Barcelona commuter train crashes, killing 1, days after deadly train collision in Spain A Barcelona commuter train has crashed after a retaining wall fell onto the tracks. Read more → FACT FOCUS: Trump highlights familiar false claims as he reviews his first year back in office He repeated false claims about the 2020 election, foreign policy, the economy, and energy. Read more → Judge orders release of actor Timothy Busfield from jail pending child sex abuse case in New Mexico The judge ordered that the defendant was released on his own recognizance, pending trial. Read more → Australia's Parliament passes anti-hate speech and gun laws after Sydney attack The gun laws passed introduce new restrictions and a government-funded buyback program. Read more →

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