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Colleges and universities work to balance safety with community connection

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:50 GMT

After a mass shooting at Baltimore’s Morgan State University that injured five people on Oct. 3, university president David Wilson said the school’s proposing security upgrades, including a $6.4 million “security barrier” to protect the campus.This week, American University sent out a letter to students and faculty to say that it’s considering whether the university’s police force should “be armed with lethal force weapons.”Other colleges and universities in the D.C. area have made changes to deal with security on their campuses. Howard University hosted a public safety town hall in August after one student was stabbed not far from a residence hall.In April, George Washington University announced plans to arm some members of its campus police force.S. Daniel Carter, president of SAFE Campuses LLC, said one of the challenges universities face is balancing the need for safety with the desire to provide the “openness of a college or...

Prince George’s Co. police see increase in construction thefts targeting Latinos

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:50 GMT

A disturbing trend in Prince George’s County, Maryland, is now on the police department’s radar after Latino construction workers have been robbed at gunpoint of their tools and money on job sites.“These are individuals out here making a living. They’re out there working in the sun and in the cold, and you have individuals taking advantage of them,” said Capt. Saul Serpas with the Prince George’s County Police Department.He said thieves are looking for opportunities online.“Latino construction workers are also attempting to buy tools at a cheap rate on Facebook marketplace, and when they get to the meeting place — to the location — they’re robbed of their money,” Serpas said.There have been several cases of reported thefts targeting Latinos, he said, because they are known to carry large amounts of cash.“The reason they carry a lot of money is, oftentimes, they’re not able to open bank accounts because of their undocu...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law raising minimum wage for health care workers to $25 per hour over next decade

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:50 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law raising minimum wage for health care workers to $25 per hour over next decade.Source

Colorado Buffaloes’ two-way star Travis Hunter returns from lacerated liver that cost him 3 games

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:50 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Two-way standout Travis Hunter returned to the University of Colorado lineup against Stanford on Friday night nearly a month after a late hit from a Colorado State defender last month sent him to the hospital with a lacerated liver.Hunter lined up at defensive back when the Buffaloes deferred to the second half and Stanford started off with the ball. As Hunter took the field, coach Deion Sanders walked out and hugged him as he prepared to line up at cornerback.When the Buffaloes got the ball, Hunter lined up at wide receiver and later scored on a 24-yard catch-and-run, after which he went to his knees, looked up with his arms outstretched and his palms up as if in thankful prayer.A flag was thrown for unsportsmanlike conduct following the gesture by Hunter, whose first career touchdown for Colorado made it 14-0.Hunter missed games against Oregon, USC and Arizona State and Coach Prime originally slated his star’s return for Oct. 28 at UCLA following the Bu...

Colorado snow totals for Oct. 12-13

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:50 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Are you ready for winter?It may feel like fall has just arrived, but it's no surprise that Colorado gets snow even before the winter months. And the high country just saw its first measurable snow of the season, with totals of several inches reported.A storm system passing north of Denver pushed a cold front across the state Wednesday into Thursday. It brought cooler temperatures, wind, rain and — at least in the mountains — an accumulation of snow.How much did it snow?The table below includes preliminary snow totals reported to the National Weather Service on Oct. 12-13.The table is searchable and sortable. Just tap "County" to sort it alphabetically or "Measured snow" to sort totals by highest or lowest.Don’t see your town or city listed? This list includes everything NWS reported through its own measurements and other sources reported to the agency as of the time range listed above.Snow season is coming quicklyDenver's first snow may not be too far behind. October...

Guided by Latina roots and medical background, Yadira Caraveo paves new path

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:50 GMT

GREELEY, Colo. (KDVR) — Colorado added to its rich Hispanic history last year by electing its first Latina representative to the U.S. Congress.Dr. Yadira Caraveo represents the state's newest congressional district, and her approach toward representing these Coloradans is guided by her background as a medical doctor and her Latina roots."Well, it's incredibly special," Caraveo said. "It wasn't actually until after I had decided to run for Congress and filed paperwork and everything that I realized that I, if elected, would be the first Latina to serve the state of Colorado in Congress."U.S. Rep. Dr. Yadira Caraveo, a Democrat of Colorado's 8th District, is the first Latina to be elected to represent Colorado in Congress. (Rogelio Mares, KDVR)A doctor's approach to legislationCaraveo spoke with FOX31 in the heart of the 8th Congressional District she represents, at Lincoln Park in Greeley.Though she lost the Weld County vote in her race, Caraveo does not allow that or the differences...

BSO releases surveillance video after Lauderdale Lakes man ambushed, stabbed in attempted carjacking

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:50 GMT

An attempted carjacking took a violent turn as a Lauderdale Lakes man was ambushed and stabbed while sitting inside his car. The incident, captured in surveillance video released by the Broward Sheriff’s Office Robbery Unit, unfolded on Thursday, Sept. 21, shortly before 5 p.m. The video depicts the assailant approaching the driver’s side of the victim’s vehicle, which was parked in the 4000 block of Northwest 34th Street. “A Lauderdale Lakes man was ambushed by an attempted carjacker while he was just sitting in his car,” said Miranda Grossman with BSO. With the victim’s car window rolled down, the attacker demanded the car keys. When the victim resisted, the attacker repeatedly stabbed him in the arm. “The victim refuses to give him his keys and that’s when the attacker stabs the victim multiple times in his arm,” Grossman said.In an attempt to escape, the victim exited his vehicle, but he was further injured with a stab wound...

Immersive Little Prince World experience on Watson Island brings iconic children’s book to life

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:50 GMT

There’s an old saying that goes “reading is fundamental,” but now it can be just fun. A new immersive experience on Watson Island is bringing the iconic book “The Little Prince” to life. Deco’s hanging with royalty for a page-turning preview.If you love the children’s book “The Little Prince,” we have just the event for you.Lucas Pesasso: “It’s called The Little Prince World. It goes around the famous book from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry; that’s the French author that created one of the most renowned pieces of literature.”The beloved storybook is here to give readers a unique immersive experience.Lucas Pesasso: “This immersive experience goes around the history of the author and his journey in the book, together with the Little Prince.”Guests will need to pack their imagination, because you’ll be taken on an unforgettable ride through the Little Prince’s magical world — where yo...

FBI: Man called Miami field office, threatened mass shooting at concert

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:50 GMT

Federal authorities made an alarming arrest on Friday following a disturbing phone call to the FBI’s field office in Miami.The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office has charged 52-year-old Maximo De La Cruz-De Jesus with making deadly threats.Agents said he called the Miami FBI field office and said he was going to commit a mass shooting at an upcoming concert.Authorities said De La Cruz-De Jesus also made vague references that he was being harassed by Jewish people.FBI officials said this was the same man who was arrested back in 2014 for drawing swastikas on a synagogue in Miami Beach.

Gaskin: Project recognizes Black women who shaped Boston

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:50 GMT

At a time when some leaders are questioning the legitimacy of Black studies and denigrating lessons about Black history or racism as “woke” or as “Critical Race Theory” — terms that white supremacists have twisted to make them sound bad — we did something different. We celebrate 212 of Boston’s most admired, beloved, and successful Black Women leaders who were responsible for shaping Boston through their work in arts and culture, legislation, health, education, community building, and raising a generation of leaders, thereby improving the quality of life for everyone in the city.When it comes to Boston, people are aware of the Irish, Italian, and Brahmin influences. But many are not aware of the collective and cumulative impact Black women have had over the last 300 years. The Black Women Lead (BWL) project helps fill this knowledge gap by recognizing Black women leaders who made their marks on Boston from the 1700s through the present day. They include abolitionists, suffragists, U...