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No. 25 MTSU women beat UTEP, advance to C-USA title

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:41:02 GMT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jalynn Gregory scored 22 points, Kseniya Malashka had 18 points and 14 rebounds and No. 25 Middle Tennessee beat fourth-seeded UTEP 68-62 on Friday to advance to the championship game of the Conference USA Tournament.Middle Tennessee led for 37 minutes with UTEP’s last lead at 48-47 after N’Yah Boyd scored the opening five points of the fourth quarter.UTEP forward Elina Arike was left open for a 3-pointer to get within 61-59 but Courtney Whitson answered with a 3-pointer from the corner with 45.2 left. The Miners missed a quick 3-pointer on their next possession and Whitson made 1 of 2 free throws for a six-point lead.UTEP missed another jumper and Savannah Wheeler made 1 of 2 free throws with 21.8 left. Arike sank a long 3-pointer with to get within four points, but Gregory added two free throws to seal it.Whitson finished with 18 points for Middle Tennessee (27-4). Wheeler, who entered averaging 15.8 points per game with 28 points on Thursday, finished w...

Los récords Guinness que Shakira y Bizarrap rompieron con su éxito “BZRP Music Sessions Vol.53”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:41:02 GMT

(CNN Español) — Shakira y el productor musical Bizarrap siguen haciendo historia con su colaboración “BZRP Music Sessions Vol.53”. Los artistas acaban de batir cuatro Guinness World Records, según anunció este viernes la organización en su página oficial.Guiness World Records afirmó en un comunicado que “la cantante colombiana y el DJ y productor argentino de 24 años —cuyo nombre real es Gonzalo Julián Conde— tienen mucho que celebrar después de haber conseguido no sólo un número uno juntos, sino también cuatro títulos Guinness World Records”.Shakira en su primera entrevista desde la colaboración con Bizarrap: “Ahora me siento completa porque siento que dependo de mí misma”Además, destaca que esta canción “reescribió la historia de la música latina cuando el video fue publicado en YouTube el 12 de enero de 2023”.El impacto de la canción de Shakira y Bizarrap en las marcas que menciona la colombiana 1:09La “BZRP Music Sessions Vol.53” se convirtió en la ...

29 graduates sworn in as Montgomery Co. police officers, amid push to increase recruits

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:41:02 GMT

A brand new class of police recruits have been sworn in to their new jobs, serving five different law enforcement agencies in Montgomery County, Maryland.The 29 members of the 75th session of the Montgomery County Police Training Academy will work in the Montgomery County, Takoma Park, Gaithersburg and Rockville City police departments along with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department.The 22 men and seven women graduated at a time when police departments across the country are under increased pressure to fight increasing crime and to withstand the scrutiny from police accountability boards.More Montgomery County NewsMore Local NewsMontgomery County police Chief Marcus Jones told the new academy graduates, “We will expect a lot from you in the coming years, and the coming days.”Takoma Park police Chief Antonio DeVaul told WTOP after the graduation ceremony, “I tell you, the challenges that these officers face are unlike any that we faced thirty years ago w...

La Reserva Federal quiere limitar el aumento salarial. Eso es especialmente malo para las mujeres

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:41:02 GMT

Nueva York (CNN) —  El mercado laboral de Estados Unidos está extraordinariamente sólido: el desempleo se sitúa un mínimo de cinco décadas, incluso mientras la Reserva Federal hace todo lo posible por enfriar la economía en su lucha contra la inflación. El crecimiento salarial también está aumentando, a medida que la demanda de mano de obra supera a la oferta.Pero no todos los trabajadores se han beneficiado por igual de los aumentos salariales.Un nuevo informe de Wells Fargo muestra que el número de mujeres solteras en la población activa ha crecido tres veces más deprisa que el conjunto de la población activa en la última década. Al mismo tiempo, sus salarios no han alcanzado los de sus pares masculinos.Estas diferencias tienen un profundo efecto no solo en el bienestar de los trabajadores, sino también en la economía en general y en el mercado de valores.¿Qué está ocurriendo?Según el informe de Wells Fargo, las mujeres que no se han casado ganaron el año pasado el 92% de lo...

La Cámara Baja aprueba hacer pública la información sobre el origen del COVID-19

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:41:02 GMT

WASHINGTON — La Cámara de Representantes votó por unanimidad el viernes para hacer pública la información de los servicios de inteligencia sobre los orígenes del COVID-19, en una muestra de apoyo bipartidista en vísperas del tercer aniversario del inicio de la mortífera pandemia.El proyecto aprobado por 419 votos a favor y ninguno en contra va ahora a la firma del presidente Joe Biden.El debate fue breve y al grano: los estadounidenses quieren saber cómo comenzó el virus y qué se puede hacer para prevenir brotes futuros.LA MEDIDA PASA A LA FIRMA DEL PRESIDENTE JOE BIDEN“El pueblo estadounidense merece respuestas a cada aspecto de la pandemia de COVID-19”, afirmó el legislador republicano Michael Turner, presidente de la Comisión de Inteligencia de la cámara.Esto incluye, agregó, “como se creó este virus, y específicamente si fue un hecho natural o producto de un evento relacionado con el laboratorio”.La orden de hacer pública la información se concentró en la información de intelige...

Lawmakers put in long hours to hear debate on gun reform, overdose prevention

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:41:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Long hours of work over at the state Capitol are not over yet. Members of the Colorado House stayed up until past 7 a.m. Friday to go over two bills that have made headlines this session. Now, senators are at it debating gun measures into Friday night. Oregon closer to magic mushroom therapy, but has setback Democrats at the Capitol have the upper hand when it comes to votes needed to pass legislation, but Republicans still want Democrats and the public to hear their thoughts.Nearly 18 hours of debate at Colorado CapitolRepresentatives worked long hours overnight to pass two preliminary votes. After nearly 18 hours of debate on the floor, a bill that would establish a three-day waiting period for gun purchases in the state and a bill that would allow cities to operate an overdose prevention center cleared their second reading votes. Both measures still need a third vote to clear the House chamber."What a privilege to have a long, tough night, to be on the other sid...

Southern Colorado has 6 earthquakes in 24 hours, region's strongest in a decade

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:41:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Southern Colorado had six earthquakes in less than 24 hours, clustered west of Trinidad on Thursday and Friday. The minor quakes were all above 2.5 magnitude, which is the minimum usually felt by people.Two of the earthquakes rank among the 20 strongest on record for the state. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 4.3 quake at 11:06 p.m. Thursday north of Segundo, and another 4.3 near the same area at 1:13 p.m. Friday. Why potholes are so prevalent on I-70 by Loveland Pass It's been more than a decade since Colorado had as many earthquakes of this magnitude in one area over 24 hours. From Aug. 22-24, 2011, there were 17 in the same region, west and southwest of Trinidad. It was the last time that area of the state saw as strong as this week's quakes. All of them registered at least 2.5 or higher.Those included a 5.3 earthquake on Aug. 22 near Valdez, which caused minor damage. It stands as the fourth strongest on record in Colorado and the strongest since 1967.Si...

Michigan State shooter's note mentions Colorado Springs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:41:02 GMT

A man who fatally shot three students and wounded five others on the Michigan State University campus left a note describing himself as being “hated,” a “loner” and an “outcast."Anthony McRae, 43, also wrote “I’m tired of being rejected” in the note, which includes a mention of Colorado and was dated the day before the Feb. 13 shooting. Police released it on Friday.“They made me who I’m am today a killer,” the note read. “I’m a person,” and “They hate me why? why? why? why?”McRae, who lived in nearby Lansing, had no connection to the school. The rampage began shortly after 8 p.m. on Feb. 13 when shots were fired inside a classroom at Berkey Hall, which is easily accessible from Grand River Avenue, a major street in East Lansing. Who murdered 3 people in 1999 and where are their bodies? McRae then fired more shots nearby at the MSU Union, a landmark building where students can snack and study, and the public, too, can visit. Security video released Friday shows McRae checking his g...

Man charged with sexual assault on a child, police say more victims possible

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:41:02 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) -- The 20th Judicial District Attorney's Office charged a man with four counts of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust and is asking other possible victims to come forward. Justin Whittaker was charged on Feb. 28 for alleged incidents that occurred between 2009 and 2017, the DA's office said. Whittaker is accused of having sexual contact with several children while they were in his home on Westin Drive in Erie. Boulder therapist accused of sexual assault on children The Erie Police Department and DA's Office believe there may be other victims and/or witnesses to these similar incidents. “We encourage victims to come forward. Our dedicated Sex Crimes Unit prosecutors and victim advocates are available to assist and support victims,” District Attorney Michael Dougherty said in a statement. Anyone with information related to this investigation, contact Detective Shannon Crow with the Erie Police Department at 303-926-2827 or scrow@erieco...

Gun reform debate heats up at the Colorado Capitol

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:41:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The battle over guns is once again heating up at the state Capitol. Several gun control bills introduced by Democrats advanced through the legislature this week, while Republicans vowed to do everything they can to stop them from passing.State senators from both parties discuss the future of those gun bills and how to prevent gun violence this weekend on "Colorado Point of View." Lawmakers advance gun bills in ColoradoThree bills addressing gun control advanced at the state Capitol during a round of Senate committee hearings on Wednesday. A fourth bill, which would create a three-day waiting period to get a gun, passed on Monday. Arguably the most controversial bill, a proposed assault weapons ban, has not been brought to a committee.Senate President Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, is one of the main sponsors of a bill to expand Colorado’s red flag law to allow health care providers, educators and district attorneys to file an extreme risk protection order. He said Democra...