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U.S. Secretary of Education kicks off bus tour in St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:25:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS – United States Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona kicked off his Raise the Bar bus tour this morning at Compton Drew Middle School."It's the beginning of the school year; kids and parents are excited, and we want to raise the bar," Cardona said.Cardona is on a multi-state journey through the Midwest as part of his tour. Cardona met with the St. Louis Public Schools superintendent, counselors, and social workers to discuss the challenges Missouri students are facing.One of them is the teacher shortage, which has forced at least five school districts within 100 miles of the metro area to adopt a four-day work week. Cardona said students need a full week of learning, and it starts with compensating teachers. Bonne Terre mother nearly loses child to lead poisoning "If you look at our Raise the Bar strategy, we do have specific strategies aimed at lifting the teaching profession and making sure we are fighting for competitive salaries,” Cardona said. "Our students need mo...

Windsor’s Sophia Smith named Ballon d’Or nominee for best female soccer player in world

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:25:26 GMT

Windsor native Sophia Smith was named a nominee for the 2023 Ballon d’Or on Wednesday, putting her in the running to be named the world’s top female soccer player.It’s the first time Smith has been nominated for the award.The 23-year-old United States Women’s National Team star was the lone American on the 30-player list. She became the second Coloradan to be nominated after Golden’s Lindsey Horan was named a finalist in 2018, the first year of the female version of the trophy, and finished 10th.The award, which has been around since 1956, has been presented annually by French Football, a French news magazine, to one male and one female player. It is voted on by a committee of journalists. For this year’s award, Smith is being judged on her play from Aug. 1 2022 to July 31, 2023, with both the Portland Thorns and USWNT.FC Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas has won back-to-back awards, while Megan Rapinoe is the lone American to win it in 2019. Norw...

Element of surprise gone in the mist, CU Buffs receivers still operating with same confidence as Nebraska visits: “I hate them”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:25:26 GMT

BOULDER — The singular brazenness and kinship of the 2023 Buffs converged on one fourth-quarter play during their surgical disassembly of TCU’s defense last week.Jimmy Horn Jr. was assigned a post route, but as the pocket collapsed on quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Horn identified more empty space to the outside. Sanders rolled left, and Horn’s movements corresponded. The scramble drill yielded a wide-open touchdown and a 38-35 lead.But four days later, Horn insisted, grinning, “I was wide open at the post, too.”Such was the ease with which Colorado’s passing game dominated in an eye-opening season opener. Nobody truly knew what to expect from the Deion Sanders era, and when the curtain was finally pulled back, the grand reveal was an overwhelming display of synchronized eyes, legs and minds. Four players amassed 100 or more receiving yards to put the rival Corn Huskers on notice, including Horn and his former South Florida teammate Xavier Weaver.“I...

Crash on northbound Santa Fe causing delays; two lanes blocked

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:25:26 GMT

Drivers and commuters can expect delays on northbound Santa Fe Drive today as Denver police investigate a traffic crash with serious injuries.The crash, near the intersection of Santa Fe Drive and Evans Avenue, involves one motorist with serious injuries, the Denver Police Department announced on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter.Two lanes of northbound Santa Fe are blocked and delays are expected in the area, according to the department.This is a developing story and may be updated. 

Kourtney Kardashian Barker underwent 'urgent fetal surgery' to save baby's life

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:25:26 GMT

Kourtney Kardashian Barker has revealed the family emergency her husband, Travis Barker, flew back home for while on tour overseas. The POOSH founder posted a photo on Instagram of her holding hands with Barker with an IV in her arm. "I will be forever grateful to my incredible doctors for saving our baby’s life," she wrote. "I am eternally grateful to my husband who rushed to my side from tour to be with me in the hospital and take care of me afterwards, my rock. And to my mom, thank you for holding my hand through this." Woman goes into labor during Beyonce’s Inglewood concert She then explained the procedure she underwent for her unborn child. "As someone who has had three really easy pregnancies in the past, I wasn’t prepared for the fear of rushing into urgent fetal surgery," she continued. "I don’t think anyone who hasn’t been through a similar situation can begin to understand that feeling of fear. I have a whole new understanding and respect for the mamas who have had to f...

Suspected serial arsonist arrested in Long Beach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:25:26 GMT

A man has been arrested in connection with a series of suspicious vehicle fires in Long Beach, officials said Wednesday. Cristian Portillo, 31, was taken into custody early Wednesday by the Long Beach Police Department and booked on felony charges. He is being held on $50,000 bail, arrest records show. Long Beach fire officials had described Portillo as a person of interest, and indicated he matched the description of a man seen in photos and videos near the blazes. Person of interest sought in series of Long Beach vehicle fires A person of interest is sought in connection with a series of vehicle fires in Long Beach. (Kimberly Lewis)The series of vehicle fires began on Aug. 20 and occurred inside apartment complex parking structures in an area between the Long Beach Convention Center and Camden Harbor View Apartments along Cedar Walk. On Tuesday morning, a truck was set on fire in the parking garage of the apartment complex, causing extensive damage. The aftermath of a truck fi...

This football player superstition might actually be true

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:25:26 GMT

Professional athletes are known to have some serious rituals and superstitions, very few of which would like survive under the microscope of scientific scrutiny.But new research from UCLA found that one superstition plaguing NFL position players might actually have some scientific merit.According a 2019 report from ESPN, many NFL wide receivers have began ditching their previously popular jersey numbers in the 80s, instead opting for lower digit numbers in the teens.While each athlete has their own reason for making the switch, multiple players who spoke to ESPN said the change was for aesthetic purposes, thinking the lower numbers make them look both slimmer and faster than higher numbers.Silly, right? Well, not so fast say researchers at UCLA.A new study published by the university, found that there might actually be something to that idea.Researchers conducted two experiments in which volunteers were asked to view images of players wearing jerseys 10 through 19 and players wearin...

Wendy's to debut first ever pumpkin spice flavored Frosty, new cold brew

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:25:26 GMT

Your pumpkin spice cravings can now be satisfied at Wendy’s.For the first time, Wendy’s is adding a Pumpkin Spice Frosty to its menus nationwide, beginning on Sept. 12. The latest iteration of the beloved sweet treat will join the Chocolate Frosty on menus."Wendy's is helping turn our fans' cravings into reality this fall by introducing our new Pumpkin Spice Frosty," Lindsay Radkoski, U.S. chief marketing officer for The Wendy's Company, said in a statement. McDonald’s fans can get this popular menu item at Wendy’s “From our summertime Strawberry Frosty to last year's holiday Peppermint Frosty, and now our fall Pumpkin Spice Frosty, we are all about meeting our Frosty fans where they are by bringing familiar and iconic seasonal flavors to the menu. We can't wait for our fans to get their hands on this new go-to sweet treat this fall.”Joining the Pumpkin Spice Frosty on menus nationwide is the new Pumpkin Spice Frosty Cream Cold Brew, which combines cold-brewed coffee with a classi...

Man Injured in Motorcycle Collision on Lamont Street [San Diego, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:25:26 GMT

24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Hospitalized after Motorcycle Collision on Lamont Street near Pacific Beach DriveSAN DIEGO, CA (September 6, 2023) – Early Thursday evening, a man was injured in a motorcycle collision on Lamont Street.The collision happened around 5:30 p.m. at the 4000 block of Lamont Street, just two blocks south of Pacific Beach Drive.According to reports, a 2015 Subaru Crosstrek was stopped and facing west on Fortuna Street and a 2022 Kawasaki Ninja was traveling south on Lamont Street. After the Subaru pulled away from a stop sign, the Kawasaki struck the Subaru’s passenger side at high speeds.The impact of the collision caused the motorcyclist to sustain serious injuries.Emergency crews arrived at the site of the crash shortly after. From there, paramedics transported the rider to a local hospital for treatment.Motorcyclists rarely escape injury when an accident occurs. It is important to never underestimate the bike’s speed when you’re riding a motor...

Kyle Claytor Fatally Struck in Car Accident on 405 Freeway [Long Beach, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:25:26 GMT

36-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Two-Car Collision near Pacific PlaceLONG BEACH, CA (September 4, 2023) – Early Monday morning, Kyle Claytor was fatally struck in a car accident on 405 Freeway.The incident occurred around 12:05 a.m., on the southbound lanes of the freeway just north of Pacific Place.Per reports, the driver of a black sedan struck a white sedan, causing a chain-reaction collision. Upon impact, one of the drivers exited their vehicle and jumped the center divider where they were struck multiple times.First responders located the male driver on the northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway. Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced 36-year-old Claytor dead at the scene.At this time, Long Beach officials continue to investigate the fatal car accident. Those with additional information about the crash are encouraged to contact the local authorities as soon as possible.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends ...