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Plans include increased frequency, expanded microtransit and extended weekend bus hours. Commissioners also discussed traffic safety efforts and updates to special event vendor regulations. The post Wyandotte County discusses World Cup transit upgrades, prepares next phase of Vision Zero appeared first on The Beacon.

Early data following the unusually cold weather that blanketed Florida this month and last show that producers lost more than $3 billion. A report from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Friday estimates producers lost, in some cases, 100% of their crop. “This was one of the most damaging freeze events for Florida […]

The leader of a group that provides shelter to women and children in Fargo praised the efforts of Sen. John Hoeven to secure federal funding to address homelessness across North Dakota. “He really went to bat for women and children in danger of losing their housing,” Erin Prochnow, CEO of the YWCA that serves Cass […]

April Hemmes began farming soybeans in Iowa in the mid-1980s, just as the agricultural economy was in crisis and many farms were lost. Now, when she speaks to her younger peers, she hears a common refrain: “This is my ’80s, April.” Experienced farmers are used to tough times, Hemmes said, but for younger farmers — […] The post ‘This is my ’80s’: As Trump’s tariffs upend trade, farmers endure instability appeared first on Investigate Midwest.

If successful, the developers hope 'Manresa Wilds' might serve as a model for similar structures nearing the end of their useful lives.

This week, committees for the New Hampshire House of Representatives and Senate voted on bills to fund efforts to recruit and retain the child care workforce.  The Senate Health, Human, and Elderly Services Committee unanimously voted “ought to pass” on Senate Bill 483 in a 5-0 vote Thursday. SB 483 allocates $15 million in state […]

For almost 50 years, the Disability Law Center (DLC) has served Utah as the state’s Protection and Advocacy Agency (P&A), providing free legal services statewide by enforcing and advancing the legal rights, choices, and opportunities of Utahns with disabilities. There are 57 organizations like ours, serving every state and territory in the country. Recently, our […]

El presidente de EE UU reaccionó con dureza la sentencia del alto tribunal que declara ilegales buena parte de sus gravámenes, y mueve ficha para restituir las tarifas bajo otra base legal para mantener su estrategia de presión sobre aliados y rivales.

Gov. Gavin Newsom suspended the death penalty and ordered the dismantling of death row. He unveiled changes at San Quentin that include a new education ce

And if the states can’t reach an agreement by then, the federal government will impose its own management rules, doling out cutbacks that could trigger lawsuits from the states but would not go far enough to prevent the system from crashing.  The post Colorado River crisis fails to force deal from states appeared first on Aspen Journalism.

St. Clair County plans to appeal a judge’s decision striking down the county’s attempt to use health policies as a way to regulate large-scale renewable and battery storage projects.

Families can enjoy carnival rides and parades, theatergoers can catch a new stage production, and sports fans can head downtown for a themed game night. Here are some highlights happening Feb. 20 to 22 Things to do in Stockton Feb. 20–22: Almond Blossom Festival, Tim Allen comedy, Black History Night and more is a story from Stocktonia News, a rigorous and factual newsroom covering Greater Stockton, California. Please consider making a charitable contribution to support our journalism.

A new committee was established to steer the State Board of Community Colleges through a twofold transition period for the community college system, as the search for its new president unfolds alongside the development of a new strategic plan. New... The post State Board of Community Colleges forms new committee to guide system through transition, sets presidential hiring timeline appeared first on EdNC.

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Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with news on the city’s public school system. This story originally appeared in Kensington Voice. The Kensington Tigers play “trench.” Scrappy, some trash talking, putting their all on the line. That’s how starting point guard Rob Smith describes their style. “We want to make sure we don’t go out like some punks,” Smith said. And this season, they didn’t. The Tigers went undefeated for six weeks from the jump — winning 13 games in a row. It’s the best the team has performed in a regular season since at least 2005, according to a database that tracks Philadelphia high school team stats, marked by wins against tough opponents like Olney Charter High School — which went on to win the division — Thomas A. Edison High School, and East High School of West Chester Area School District. They built a new reputation for Kensington basketball and, in the meantime, boosted school morale. The Tigers are made up of four Kensington public high schools — Kensington High School, Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School, Kensington Health and Sciences Academy, or KHSA, and the U School. Most of the players live within walking distance from KHSA. Heading into the season, they might’ve been a recipe for low expectations. Some players had been overlooked by other high schools, about half of the starting lineup is considered undersized for the sport, and they represent Kensington, a neighborhood that comes with a reputation. But that served as motivation, and they turned low expectations into fuel. Kensington High School's Reid Smith, center, in action during a game against Northeast High School. “We looked at ourselves as the underdogs,” said co-captain Alejandro Paulino. “Nobody ever heard of Kensington for basketball. We came in here to change that ... We came in with the mindset that we can be anyone we want. We just gotta put the work in.” They expect the best from each other. When one player is down, another is by their side helping them shake it off. At their best, they move well for each other. They spread the ball around. They strive to create a well-rounded system. “It’s not one person above the team,” said Ryan Smith, father of twins Rob and Reid Smith. “Everybody plays for each other, plays hard for each other.” Kensington Tigers have a coach with high standards The team made a name this year with new coach Ethan Feuer at the helm. Feuer, who’s also a beloved ninth-grade English teacher at Kensington Health Sciences Academy, started coaching the Tigers’ JV team in 2023. Now he’s the varsity coach, and brought most of the starting players up with him. The core of the team (Paulino, Reid and Rob Smith, and Frankie Ramirez) have also been playing with each other on club teams since middle school, at least. There’s team synergy. Feuer began his coaching career at Benjamin Franklin High School under mentor Ron Sizer. He credits the Tigers’ success to its culture — partly his tight relationships with the players. “There’s a love that we share that is really important when it comes to winning games,” Feuer said. “When you’re facing adversity, you rely on the relationships that you’ve built.” The team also has an unyielding work ethic. “I’ve never seen such strong commitment from a team to improve as individuals and as a unit,” Feuer said. Every varsity player shows up consistently on time for practice. In previous seasons, attendance would have dwindled. In addition to preparing plays, conditioning, and practicing skills, the team watches recordings of competitors’ games before they face them. “Know thy enemy,” Feuer said. Feuer maintains high standards on and off the court. Each player signs a contract agreeing to maintain grades of C or above in every class. If he spots a C, he’ll check in on them. If the explanation is just that they’ve been slacking, they sit out, he said. If there’s a challenge they need support with, he’s there. He’ll help them through whatever assignment they’re missing and connect with teachers, if needed. Ethan Feuer, head coach of Kensington High School boys basketball, speaks with the team. On a weekday in late January, towards the end of the season, the team had practice after their second unexpected loss — a one-possession game. In the Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School, or KCAPA, gymnasium, the team sat in folding chairs and focused on a screen. They were rewatching the second half of the game to learn from mistakes. Feuer stood at the front, gesturing enthusiastically or pointing to open players. He noted low energy, drooping heads, missed free throws. They were off their game. Players asked for rewinds. “The only thing in life that’s free gentleman, that’s free throws. Nothing standing in our way,” he said. They had missed 23 free throws in the last two games, according to Feuer, and lost by a collective 20 points. Those games were in their grasp. They needed more confidence, to stay calm when the odds were stacked against them, Feuer said. “There can’t be any excuses.” Players respect the agreement to prioritize school over basketball. It lends to a more serious team culture. But most of all, they appreciate how Feuer treats them. Exceeding competitors’ expectations is great, though for them, it’s more important to live up to Feuer’s and each other’s. He’s “like my school father,” Reid Smith said. For Rob, Feuer keeps him intact. “That’s one guy I can go and talk to when I’m mad,” Rob said. ”He’ll tell me what’s right and what’s wrong, because I’m still learning. I just take heed of what he’s saying.” Paulino considers Feuer handing him the captain title as a sign of trust. “When I let him down, I feel like I let myself down.” Ethan Feuer, head coach of Kensington High School boys basketball, speaks with the team at half time of a game. Feuer stresses academics and accountability with his players. ‘A strong brotherhood’ drives team’s success The players describe their teammates as brothers. Their friendships work in the game and in the hallways. They hang out after school and help each other with homework. They remind each other to show up on time to practice. Their camaraderie translates to the court. “We built a strong brotherhood slash team, and that’s what led us to win 13 games in a row,” Reid Smith said. Rob, Paulino, and Feuer gave a rundown of the team: Reid, starting shooting guard, is known as “the sniper” because he “can knock it down anytime,” Rob said. He’s like “agent zero,” a guy who handles business and gets out. He’s “going in there with his business bag.” Reid trusts Rob, also known as “RB3,” with his life. Rob is the team’s top scorer and plays with ferocity and speed. While the twins aren’t exactly telepathic, they know what the other is going to do before they do it. If one is on a fast break, the other is trailing. Kensington High School's Alejandro Paulino dribbles down the court during a game. Then there’s Paulino, a starting combo forward and a high-impact player who does everything on the court with hustle. He’s an influence. He wears responsibility for more than just himself. Fellow co-captain and team role model is Nyree Ellis, a forward and well-rounded player. “He can’t be knocked down,” Rob said. Trenton Blackwell, though he suffered from a hip fracture in the sixth game, has a natural gift — he’s a high-flyer and can dunk off the dribble. Nasir Davis, an honor-roll Kensington High School student, was a “blacktop ball player,” Feuer said. The dream was to “convert him to hardwood ... Now he’s one of our better defenders. He can jump out of the gym.” Freshman Qayaan Scott is a high-impact player who gets crucial rebounds. Scott was encouraged to attend KHSA and join the Tigers by friend Frankie Ramirez. Ramirez, a first-year at KHSA, was the team’s sixth man. But after Ellis’ injury, he joined the starting lineup. As the only starting freshman, he knocks out three-pointers like it’s his job. Daryne Ligon, 6 feet, 5 inches tall, brings height, works hard on defense, and collects key rebounds. He’s also a straight-A student, according to Feuer. Dereon Dews, or “Ddews,” plays hard every minute he gets in the game. “He’s the hardest worker on the team,” Feuer said. “He sets the standard.” Kensington High School's Nyree Ellis, left, tries to control a rebound. Jesse Wise, starting forward, is strong and agile. He plays with intensity, like the stakes are on his shoulders. Wise transferred to KHSA as a junior just for basketball. Wise was a walk-on as a freshman at Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School, a private school with a powerhouse basketball program in South Philadelphia. But by his third year, he was on the bench. When he was on the brink of quitting the sport, dampened by low confidence, he reached for Feuer. Feuer coached him on a summer team and recognized his raw talent. He couldn’t let Wise quit the game, mostly because of the impact it would have on his quality of life. “He’s a great student, a great kid, and someone who impressed me on the court right away,” Feuer said. “It would be a shame to lose him from the sport.” He and Ryan Smith, also a KHSA school safety officer, contacted Jesse’s grandmother and caretaker, Judith Williams-Wise, to pitch the idea of Jesse transferring. It wasn’t an easy decision for Williams-Wise, 77, of South Philly. Neumann and Goretti was like a family tradition. Her oldest son and other family members attended. But sitting on the bench was affecting her grandson’s sense of self. She saw this as a chance for Wise to be happy, to redeem himself. “I always tell him, ‘You’re like the last of me. I’m just trying to make sure you’re okay. I want to help you make your dreams.’” Kensington High School's Jesse Wise shoots during a game against Northeast High School. Wise joined for the second semester of his junior year and quickly became an integral part of the team. He’s the kind of player who does everything — rebounds, steals, assists. “You need guys who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty. He’s number one on that list,” said coach Dan McDowell. “You can’t win without players like that.” Since the change, Wise is more confident. “I don’t feel like I have to prove myself all the time,” he said. He also has the top grades of the entire junior class. At a game in early January, grandmother Williams-Wise was sitting proudly in attendance, as she usually is for home games. Wise ran over for a hug. Off the court, Wise is soft-spoken, sensitive. He credits his grandmother for everything. “She’s the reason why I’m still around ... she shaped me to be the man I am today,” he said. Of the team, “Nobody loses their cool when we play,” Wise said. “We’re all just trying to help each other get better.” Kensington High School boys basketball fans react during a game. After dealing with a few late-season injuries, the Tigers landed third in their division, with a 15-4 overall record including non-league games. As the season progressed, teachers and staff were buying team merchandise, Feuer said. More students and school community members attended games. Excitement grew. In February, they made it to the playoffs. They planned a “blackout” in school — students and staff wore all black in support on game day. About 200 people attended the home game at KCAPA, according to Feuer. “The whole community rallied around this team,” he said. They lost in a heartbreaker — by just three points in overtime. Qayaan Scott comforts Rob Smith after the Kensington Tigers' first loss of the season. But the season was an overall success. They put Kensington basketball on the map. “We built a culture of winning that the community can be proud of, both on and off the court,” Feuer said. “I am so proud of this team and I know the best is yet to come.” They have high hopes for the future. With a younger team, they’ll have four of the same starters back next year — Paulino, the Smith twins, and Wise. “Now every team wants to beat us, but we’re still the underdogs,” Paulino said. “We still didn’t get what we wanted yet, we want to go far.” By the end of that practice in January, the team scrimmaged. One of the last plays signifies a slice of what makes the team special — the way they share the ball. “Let’s see some confidence,” Feuer yelled. They ran hand-offs — Scott handed off to another player, Ramirez ran a back door cut and made a lay up. It looked easy, smooth. Watching from the sidelines, Smith narrated: “Everybody plays unselfishly. Everybody loves each other. So everybody carries the ball.”

José Albino Cañas Ramírez did not die in a war zone, though war had shaped the landscape where he lived. He was shot at his home in the community of Portachuelo, in Colombia’s Caldas department, on the evening of February 16. Two men came to the shop he ran from his house, opened fire, and […]

Many people on social media reacted with surprise to the story of the Argentine visitor arrested for allegedly making racial insults. Racism is a non-bailable offense in Brazil.

The Atlantic Alumina refinery near Gramercy has filed a plan to test for contaminants in the soil and groundwater around its facility after multiple instances of industrial waste spewing from its containment lakes into drainage ditches that lead to a popular fishing area.

(The Center Square) - Members of Congress from the Southwest on Friday voiced bipartisan support for the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling against President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The justices said the power to set and change tariffs belongs to Congress, not the president. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion. U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, who voted to overturn Trump’s tariffs on Canada, said checks and balances are the foundation of American government. He added that the nation's founders understood the tendency for each branch to test the limits of its authority in pursuit of even well-intentioned policy goals. “Their ingenious solution was a dynamic power-sharing arrangement, a give-and-take among the branches, that would preserve the constitutional design over time,” Kiley told The Center Square. “Last week’s vote by Congress and today’s Supreme Court decision represent precisely that give-and-take envisioned by the founders.” Kiley said he looks forward to working with his colleagues in the House to address the questions raised by Friday's decision as members carry on their constitutional responsibilities. U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Colorado, also voted for overturning the tariffs on Canada, alongside most House Democrats. "Major trade decisions should rest on clear statutory authority, not expansive emergency interpretations,” said Hurd. California Democrats, including U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff, applauded the Supreme Court's ruling. “Today, the Supreme Court reaffirmed what we’ve been saying for the past year,” Schiff posted on X. “Trump’s haphazard and reckless tariff policy is illegal and unconstitutional.” It is a similar story with U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona. In an X post, Kelly called this “a huge win for American families and small businesses.” Kelly said Arizonans were being hurt by the tariffs, and he applauded Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes for challenging the tariffs. Like Kelly, U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, said people in her state were being “squeezed by high prices.” In a news release, Rosen said Trump “intentionally and illegally bypassed Congress” to implement his tariffs. “It should be a wakeup call for Trump that the rule of law still applies to him,” said Rosen. Nevada's other U.S. senator, Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto, said she welcomed the Supreme Court ruling. "Over the past twelve months, Trump's trade policies have led to rising costs of food, housing, and fuel while hardworking families suffered," Cortez Masto said in a statement. "Our businesses, large and small, have felt the squeeze of rising prices, particularly those reliant on tourism. Unfortunately, President Trump is already looking for new ways to levy harmful tariffs on the American people and businesses.” Justices Samuel Alito, Brett Kavanaugh and Clarence Thomas dissented. Speaking to reporters at a White House press briefing, Trump said the Supreme Court’s ruling is deeply disappointing. The president also expressed his shame at certain justices for not doing what he said is right for the nation. “The Democrats on the court are an automatic no,” said Trump. “Just like in Congress, they’re an automatic no. They’re against anything that makes America strong, healthy and great again. They are also, frankly, a disgrace to our nation, those justices.” Trump also said this is the product of foreign influence. If that is the case, U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh, R-Arizona, said it is unacceptable. A former Maricopa County prosecutor, Hamadeh does not agree with the Supreme Court ruling. “It is clear that some members of the court have little regard for the American people, do not support his America First policies, and are far too concerned with criticism from the fake news," Hamadeh told The Center Square. While Democrats and other critics of tariffs claim tariffs hurt people, Hamadeh said his district is “thriving” under the Trump administration. “My team met with representatives of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to discuss their plans for future jobs in Arizona, which I have made clear should focus on tapping into our veteran workforce,” said Hamadeh. “They are committed to assisting President Trump’s America First Manufacturing agenda, bringing high-paying employment opportunities to our district, which will dramatically increase the quality of life for our residents.” When asked whether he would support future efforts by the president to impose tariffs, Hamadeh said yes, adding that he does not think Trump needs to rely on Congress. “As he made clear in his presser, there are many alternatives available to him,” said Hamadeh. “For my part, I will continue to work with the administration on ensuring President Trump’s tariff policy continues, whether through existing executive action or through Congress.” During Friday’s White House briefing, Trump announced that he will sign an executive order to enact a 10% global tariff.

Michelle Carvalho reveló que este año no pasará por la Gala de Viña, ya que estaría vetada del evento. Así lo comentó la noche del jueves en sus historias de Instagram. Esto tendría que ver con su vestido del año pasado, donde promocionó y fue auspiciada por Coca-Cola, lo que habría molestado a Mega, el … Continua leyendo "Michelle Carvalho dice que fue vetada de la Gala de Viña tras polémico vestido: "Siguen muy enojados"" The post Michelle Carvalho dice que fue vetada de la Gala de Viña tras polémico vestido: "Siguen muy enojados" appeared first on BioBioChile.