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Review: 2 die at confluence of race, disinformation and guns

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:21:35 GMT

“The Lost Sons of Omaha: Two Young Men in an American Tragedy,” by Joe Sexton (Scribner)At the intersection of racial tension, economic disparity, social media misinformation and guns, two sons of Omaha died in a made-in-America tragedy in 2020. James Scurlock and Jake Gardner’s lives collided as part of a national unraveling following the death of George Floyd, a Black man, after a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on Floyd’s neck until he could no longer breathe.Scurlock, a new dad, was not thinking like one on that May 30, the third day of upheaval following Floyd’s death. Video shows him trashing an architecture office near Jake Gardner’s nightclub in the city’s Old Market district.Gardener was a white Marine veteran of Iraq and had returned to his hometown and opened the bar, which had sustained sharp losses when COVID-19 broke out. Now, the streets of Omaha and other American cities were convulsing with Black Lives Matter protests.Into that arena, Gardner appeared with a ...

AP source: K-State close to $44 million new deal for Klieman

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:21:35 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas State and Chris Klieman are finalizing a new contract that would give the football coach a substantial pay raise while keeping him tied to the program for the next eight seasons, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.The contract will have a total value of $44 million, making Klieman one of the better-paid coaches in the Big 12, according to the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because signatures were still needed on paperwork to make it official. The agreement was first reported by ESPN.Klieman’s previous contract ended after the 2026 season, so the new deal adds four years to it. His average pay will go from $4 million annually to $5.5 million per year, or slightly more than Texas is paying coach Steve Sarkisian.The 55-year-old Klieman led the Wildcats to a Big 12 championship last season, beating TCU in the title game before the Horned Frogs went on to play in the College Football Playoff. It was the first co...

Buckingham Palace releases official coronation portraits

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:21:35 GMT

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have shared their “most sincere and heartfelt thanks” in a new message from the monarch released by Buckingham Palace on Monday, as the coronation long weekend comes to an end.The newly-crowned sovereign wrote that he and his wife wanted in particular to pay tribute to those who helped make events in London, Windsor and beyond “as happy, safe and enjoyable as possible.”“To those who joined in the celebrations – whether at home, at street parties and lunches, or by volunteering in communities – we thank you, each and every one,” King Charles wrote. “To know that we have your support and encouragement, and to witness your kindness expressed in so many different ways, has been the greatest possible Coronation gift, as we now rededicate our lives to serving the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and Commonwealth.”In addition to the King’s message of gratitude, the palace released f...

Tony winner Laura Benanti hosts ‘Broadway in Bethesda’ gala at Round House Theatre

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:21:35 GMT

Hear our full chat on my podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley.” toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley chats with Laura Benanti (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); In 2008, she won the Tony Award for the Broadway revival of the musical “Gypsy.”This Saturday, Laura Benanti hosts “Broadway in Bethesda” gala at Round House Theatre.“It’s basically standup comedy and music, so I go between telli...

CNBC: lo que las personas más sanas y felices nunca hacen, según una doctora de 102 años

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:21:35 GMT

Este año cumplí 102 años y mis décadas de experiencia en medicina holística me han enseñado mucho sobre cómo vivir una vida larga, feliz y con propósito.Demasiadas personas se alimentan de estrés innecesario. Pero las personas más felices y saludables que conozco son capaces de dejar de lado cosas o experiencias que ya no les sirven. La vida es demasiado corta para reflexionar y considerar el mismo pensamiento una y otra vez. Al hacerlo, básicamente te estás torturando a ti mismo.Entonces, el hábito que me ha traído salud y felicidad a lo largo de mis años es la capacidad de construir cosas nuevas, ya sea una relación, una carrera o un proyecto.DEJA IR LAS COSAS QUE AGOTAN TU ENERGÍA MENTALMi mamá me enseñó una manera fácil de liberar cosas que no importan. Levantaba la mano suavemente frente a nosotros, con los dedos sueltos y la palma hacia arriba. Luego bájelo hacia abajo y hacia atrás y diga: “No importa”.Este movimiento natural le permitió vivir inmensos desafíos si...

Esto es lo que sabemos sobre las víctimas del tiroteo en el centro comercial de Texas

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:21:35 GMT

(CNN) — Un guardia de seguridad que compartía risas con los empleados del centro comercial y una ingeniera que pasaba la tarde de compras con sus amigos están entre las ocho víctimas del tiroteo en Allen Premium Outlets, en Texas.Al menos otras siete personas resultaron heridas antes de que el atacante fuera abatido por un policía de Allen que ya se encontraba en el centro comercial y que fue contactado a través de una llamada no relacionada, según informó la policía.Se trata de uno de los más de 200 tiroteos masivos ocurridos en Estados Unidos en lo que va de año, según el Gun Violence Archive, que, al igual que CNN, define un tiroteo masivo como aquel en el que cuatro o más personas resultan heridas de bala, sin incluir al atacante. La gente que hace su vida cotidiana en escuelas, parques, tiendas de comestibles y edificios médicos de comunidades grandes y pequeñas debe ahora lidiar con el trauma y el dolor que persiste cuando el tiroteo se detiene.Video capta el momento en ...

6 Colorado treehouses you can stay at this summer

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:21:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you have started planning your summer vacation and are looking for something unique, how about staying in a treehouse?There are actually several treehouse properties across the state. Some of those are rental properties that show availability on airbnb and VRBO for this summer. Colorado town named best for a summer vacation Here is a look at six of the treehouses available:CarbondaleOne of those treehouses is located in Carbondale. According to its listing, it is attached to spruce trees and rests 25 feet off the ground.It has a wood-burning stove and a hot tub on a private balcony. The bedroom features a double bed and a sofa bed.There is also free parking and pets are allowed.According to the listing, the property is under $600 per night, depending on the time of year. There is a two-night minimum stay required.ElizabethThis treehouse is built around a Ponderosa Pine Tree and is located in Elizabeth. It features one bedroom with three beds and a bathroom.Ther...

Tractor-trailer rollover snarls traffic on Route 95 in Lexington

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:21:35 GMT

Traffic on Route 95 in Lexington was backed up for miles in both directions after a tractor-trailer rollover crash on Monday.Massachusetts State Police said troopers were called to Route 95 north after a truck “hauling rocks” rolled over, leaving debris on both sides of the highway.SKYHD spotted multiple Lexington Fire Department engines, state police troopers and MassDOT crews at work around 2 p.m., clearing the truck’s cargo near the Route 2 overpass. A bulldozer could be seen clearing the dirt and rocks as firefighters dumped sand on fluids that appeared to be leaking from the truck.https://twitter.com/MassStatePolice/status/1655632533403443200Traffic was being diverted into each side of the highway’s breakdown lanes as the work continued.According to state police, there were injuries as a result of the crash, which left the truck on its side. No details on the condition of the driver were provided.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-ai...

2 people taken to hospital after crash involving dump truck and minivan in Londonderry, NH

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:21:35 GMT

Two people were taken to an area hospital Monday after a crash involving a dump truck and minivan in Londonderry, New Hampshire, state police said. The crash happened just after 9 a.m. on I-93 south and snarled traffic, with only one lane open for roughly one hour after the crash, according to police. Police said a dump truck driven by a 69-year-old from Concord, NH was pulling out of an active construction site on the highway and trying to merge with traffic at the time of the crash. Both the dump truck driver and a 31-year-old from Manchester, NH were taken to a hospital. The cause of the crash remained under investigation as of Monday afternoon. Police asked anyone with information to reach out to Trooper Ryan Hajjar by email at [email protected] or by phone at (603)223-8760.Image provided by New Hampshire State Police

Regional Gaps in Auto Insurance Prices “Not Equitable or Fair,” Lawmaker Says

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:21:35 GMT

Some state lawmakers are looking to change how heavily a resident’s ZIP code weighs in determining the cost of their auto insurance, claiming that people of color in low-income and urban areas pay higher rates. But insurance companies say the move would take away one of the only tools left for them to determine rates, and could raise insurance payments for all.“Right now in Massachusetts, residents living in urban and diverse communities are being forced to pay substantially more than their suburban counterparts for auto insurance,” said Sen. Pavel Payano, who filed a bill (S 703) that would change the rating formula to give no more than 75 percent weight to a person’s local area and 25 percent weight to a statewide average, aimed at tempering the rates in urban areas.Payano based the formula off of Connecticut’s insurance rating territory policy. A 2006 report from the Connecticut Legislature’s research office said “the less weigh...