Friday, February 27, 2026

Daily Digest: 4th annual Hot Chocolate Stroll set for Friday night in downtown Troy

Also: National Museum of Racing announces 2026 Hall of Fame finalists • ECHL: First-place Adirondack Thunder win 10th straight
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Friday, February 27, 2026

 
 

Happy Friday!

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.

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4th annual Hot Chocolate Stroll set for Friday night in downtown Troy

TROY, N.Y. — The 4th annual Hot Chocolate Stroll is taking place in downtown Troy on Friday, featuring a diverse array of hot chocolates for attendees to enjoy while exploring different storefronts…

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National Museum of Racing announces 2026 Hall of Fame finalists

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Seven racehorses and six trainers account for the 13 finalists that will comprise the National Museum of Racing's 2026 Hall of Fame ballot, as chosen by the Museum's Hall o…

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ECHL: First-place Adirondack Thunder win 10th straight

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – The Adirondack Thunder have a target on their backs. A 10-game win streak will do that to you, and they'll try to keep the string intact Friday at home against the Maine Mariner…

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Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro asks judge to toss out indictment against him

Maduro's attorney says the U.S. government violated his client's due process rights by blocking funds.

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Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks' estate over use of her 'stolen' cells to advance medicine

The agreement was finalized in federal court this month, but details aren't public.

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Republican voter ID bill stalls in Senate despite Trump demands

Thune says he supports the legislation and his conference is discussing how to pass it.

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NTSB chair slams House aviation bill as 'watered-down' after 67 deaths near Washington

Jennifer Homendy said the House bill's "watered-down" requirements wouldn't do enough to prevent a tragedy.

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Cuba says 8 World Baseball Classic delegation members denied US visas

Cuba is set to play against Puerto Rico, Colombia, Panama and Canada in San Juan.

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Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council meeting in a first for a first lady

The United States takes over the rotating presidency of the 15-member council for March.

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FDA to offer bonus payments to staffers who complete speedy drug reviews

The plan raises a number of questions, including how the payments will be distributed across large teams of staffers.

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Young woman says she was on social media 'all day long' as a child in landmark addiction trial

The now 20-year-old says her early use of social media addicted her to the technology.

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