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KC jazz vocalist selected to represent United States at G20 Summit

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:52 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Before the G20 summit concluded in India, one jazz vocalist from Kansas City had the chance to step on the international stage.  Eboni Fondren was selected to represent the United States in the choir that performed there."It was surreal,” Fondren said.That's the reaction Fondren had when she found out the news that she'd have a chance to grace the international stage all while doing what she loves.  "The experience of it all, and the friendships that were made—yeah, it was like—the whole experience just super surreal," Fondren said.But this accomplishment didn't happen overnight. In fact, it took a lot of hard work.  Not only her life's dedication to being the best possible jazz vocalist she can be. But putting in the work to be one of less than 30 people selected to be in the choir that had this opportunity had such an important summit.   Including 10 days of rehearsals, all-in preparation for when the choir took the stage in front of the...

Broncos stock report: With Jerry Jeudy out, does anybody on Denver’s offense scare opposing defensive coordinators?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:52 GMT

Stock upILB Alex SingletonDenver’s tackling machine wasted no time making his presence felt, stopping Josh Jacobs three times on the opening drive alone for gains of one, two and zero. He finished with eight tackles, a pressure on Jimmy Garoppolo and the pass deflection that led to Kareem Jackson’s interception. The Broncos signed him to a three-year deal in the offseason for a reason.QB Russell WilsonThe quarterback played well overall and, notably, executed consistently within the structure of plays. He got the ball out quickly for the most part, wasn’t too quick to bail from the pocket and delivered the ball where it was supposed to go. When he broke the pocket, he did so with a plan. There’s still plenty to improve upon — a low throw to Courtland Sutton on Denver’s fourth-quarter three-and-out was a bad time for a bad ball — but a promising first step in 2023 for Wilson.RB Javonte WilliamsThe numbers aren’t going to blow anybody away — 17 touches for 57 yards — but William...

CSU Board to vote on proposed 6% annual tuition hikes Wednesday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:52 GMT

Students across the California State University system’s 23 campuses will likely have annual tuition increases beginning in the fall 2024 semester, pending approval from the Board of Trustees, a vote that’s set for Wednesday, Sept. 13.The proposed tuition increases, which includes an annual 6% bump in the cost of education over the next five years, were originally approved by the board’s Committee on Finance in July — despite concerns from students and faculty alike that the additional costs would limit access to what has historically been the state’s most affordable higher education system.CSU officials, though, say the tuition increases — the first since the 2011-12 academic year — are necessary to cover $1.5 billion in unfunded operational costs in the system’s budget.The massive funding gap was first identified by a CSU workgroup report released in May, which found that the CSU only has enough money to pay for about 85% of the actual costs of education, institutional and academi...

Ian Wilmut dies at 79; British scientist led team that cloned Dolly the sheep

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:52 GMT

Associated PressLONDON — Ian Wilmut, the cloning pioneer whose work was critical to the creation of Dolly the Sheep in 1996, has died at age 79.The University of Edinburgh in Scotland said Wilmut died Sunday after a long illness with Parkinson’s disease.Wilmut set off a global discussion about the ethics of cloning when he announced that his team at the university’s Roslin Institute for animal biosciences had cloned a lamb using the nucleus of a cell from an adult sheep.Initially referred to as “6LL3” in the academic paper describing the work, the lamb was later named Dolly, after the singer Dolly Parton. The lamb’s cloning was the first time scientists were able to coax a mature adult cell into behaving like a cell from a newly fertilized embryo in order to create a genetically identical animal.While Dolly’s creation was heralded as a revolution by some scientists, it unnerved many, with critics calling such experiments unethical.Dolly, the first cloned sheep, is ...

Suspect in East Bay freeway shooting arrested in Oakley

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:52 GMT

A man suspected of firing a gun at another vehicle on a Bay Area freeway in June remained in custody early Monday after his arrest last week by the California Highway Patrol.Detectives and a police dog unit with the CHP found the 57-year-old man in Oakley. The CHP announced his arrest late Friday afternoon.He was in custody at the Martinez Detention Facility early Monday in lieu of $1.35 million bail, according to jail records. The CHP said they arrested the man on suspicion of attempted murder, shooting at a vehicle, assault with a deadly weapon and carrying a concealed firearm.The arrest stemmed from a shooting near the Interstate 580 interchange with state Highway 24. The CHP said a single bullet from the gunfire hit the victim’s car but not a person.Detectives identified the suspect during the investigation and arrested him without incident Sept. 7 about 5:35 p.m. The CHP said that detectives found a concealed loaded pistol on the man when they arrested him.Please check ba...

Was 49ers’ sublime opener vs. Steelers their best ever?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:52 GMT

Keep in mind that the Pittsburgh Steelers are supposed to be pretty good.And were at home.Yet after Christian McCaffrey broke loose on a 65-yard run on the first drive of the second half, the game was over. The 49ers won 30-7 Sunday, and it didn’t seem that close.“We got kicked in the teeth in a lot of areas,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said.I can think of only one season-opening win that compares — a 44-14 win over the Los Angeles Raiders at Candlestick Park to open the 1994 season.Which also happens to be the last season that ended with the 49ers hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.The Raiders, in what turned out to be their last season in Los Angeles before returning to Oakland, were regarded as AFC contenders because of their speed and athleticism. They may as well have been running in quicksand against the 49ers.In that game, the 49ers took control in the second half as opposed to taking apart the Steelers in the first half. The 49ers led 23-14, and won going a...

Mountain West power ratings: Fresno State, Wyoming remain on top as Air Force, SJSU rise

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:52 GMT

Last season, the Hotline published weekly ‘Best of the West’ power ratings that considered not only Pac-12 teams but those in the Mountain West and Brigham Young. The exercise was so popular that we’re adding a MW-specific column to our array of offerings this season.Through two weeks, the Mountain West has the following records:— 4-12 against FBS opponents— 2-12 against Power Five opponents (Fresno State over Purdue and Wyoming over Texas Tech)— 2-0 against Group of Five opponents— 0-7 against the Pac-12How quickly things change. Just two years ago, the Mountain West was feasting on the Pac-12.Now, let’s plunge into the power ratings …1. Fresno State (2-0)Last week: 1Result: beat Eastern Washington 34-31Next up: at Arizona StateComment: EWU was a trap game all the way, sandwiched between trips to Purdue and ASU. Victory in any form was all that mattered, even if it required overtime.2. Wyoming (2-0)Last week: 2Result: beat Portland State 31-17Nex...

Oktoberfest 2023: 7 best festivals in the U.S.A., from Leavenworth to Stowe

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:52 GMT

Munich’s Oktoberfest is the stuff of legend, with nearly 6 million people heading to the Bavarian city each year to join the revelry, enjoy the carnival rides and eat and drink tasty fare and sudsy steins. But you don’t have to fly to Germany to enjoy the fun.The Bay Area alone hosts more than two dozen Oktoberfest gatherings, and there are epic festivals held from coast to coast. Viator, the tickets, tours and attractions wing of Tripadvisor, recently ranked seven of the biggest festivals in the U.S., complete with oompah bands, lederhosen and plenty of sudsy sipping options.The list includes Fredericksburg, the self-styled “Polka Capital of Texas,” where the Oktoberfest celebration includes five stages of oompah and polka music. In Ohio, Cincinnati’s Zinzinnati fest serves up tens of thousands of Bavarian pretzels and brats plus a dachshund race each year. And in Stowe, Vermont, the party is hosted by Von Trapp Brewing and Trapp Family Lodge, run by t...

San Francisco Fire Department honors 9/11 victims, first responders

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:52 GMT

(KRON) -- The San Francisco Fire Department is honoring the victims and first responders who tragically died 22 years ago today during the 9/11 terrorist attacks that shocked the nation. Every year the fire department holds a remembrance ceremony at all SFFD facilities. Fire personnel gathered at their respective station's flagpoles at 6:59 a.m., which is the time the south tower collapsed. A bell was rung three times, signifying the "last alarm" or the end of the last call for the firefighters who responded to the towers. Sailboat stuck at Stinson Beach must be removed today The flag was then lowered to half-staff for a moment of silence at 7 a.m. The names of each of the 343 firefighters and 8 medical personnel who died risking their lives to save others were read aloud. The flags will remain at half-staff for the rest of the day, SFFD said.Mayor London Breed was also in attendance at one of SFFD's 9/11 ceremonies located along the Embarcadero.Photo: Mayor BreedPhoto: Mayor Bre...

Piggly Wiggly owner buying 10 DC-area Harris Teeter stores

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:52 GMT

Harris Teeter owner Kroger will sell 10 D.C.-area Harris Teeter stores to C & Wholesale Grocers, owner of the storied Piggly Wiggly grocery store chain.The move is part of a larger plan to divest hundreds of stores in order to win regulatory approval of Kroger’s planned $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons. But whether that means a return of the Piggly Wiggly brand to the D.C. market remains to be seen.Keene, New Hampshire-based C & Wholesale owns hundreds of Piggly Wiggly and Grand Union supermarkets, as well as wholesale operations and private-label store brands.Albertsons and Kroger will sell a combined 413 stores, as well as distribution centers in 17 states and the District for a total of $1.9 billion.Albertsons, whose foothold in the D.C. market is its ownership of the Safeway grocery store chain, also owns Balducci’s Food Lovers Market, which has three stores in the D.C. area.The list of stores being sold does not include exact locations, but does list 10 Harris Teete...