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Averill Park CSD to dissolve 'Warriors' nickname

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:25 GMT

AVERILL PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to the Averill Park Central School District website, the district's board of education has passed a resolution to dissolve the nickname "Warriors." The decision comes in light of the New York State Board of Regents' regulation that bans all names and images of school mascots that currently or were related to Indigenous people prior. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Starting next year, a student-led leadership group will begin the process of choosing a new nickname gathering input from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Once the group narrows down the selections, the board of education will decide on a new name. The district clarified on its website that advocacy measures showed the district distanced itself from linking the name Warriors to any Indigenous groups since the late 1990s.

Two adults dead, 3 children injured as school bus converted to camper rolls off road in Larimer County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:25 GMT

A man and a woman were killed and three children were injured overnight when a school bus converted into a camper crashed and rolled northwest of Denver in Larimer County along Pingree Park Road, authorities said.A 1-year-old girl was airlifted by helicopter to Children’s Hospital with serious injuries. Two boys, aged 7 and 3, were taken by ambulance to a hospital. The 47-year-old man from Greeley, and the 34-year-old woman from Loveland, were dead at the scene, Colorado State Patrol Master Trooper Gary Cutler said.This single-vehicle crash happened shortly before 8:30 p.m. Tuesday night and Poudre Canyon firefighters went to the scene, maneuvering in rugged terrain, along with Larimer County Sheriff’s deputies, according to agency postings on Twitter.Colorado State Patrol troopers were assisting in the aftermath. “They drifted off the road, and ended up rolling down the hill, about 400 feet,” Cutler said.The relationships hadn’t been verified. The conv...

5 cars torched in latest arson targeting vehicles in L.A. County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:25 GMT

Police are searching for an arsonist who set five Los Angeles County vehicles on fire Wednesday morning.The fire erupted around 1 a.m. on the third floor of a downtown Los Angeles parking structure in the 200 block of Spring Street. Fire crews quickly responded to douse the flames but all of the vehicles suffered major damage, according to a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson. It was unclear what the vehicles were used for but the parking fees were being paid by the County. Police are searching for an arson suspect who set five Los Angeles County vehicles on fire on June 14, 2023. (KeyNews.TV)No injuries were reported as a result of the fires. Police are searching for a possibly unhoused male suspect who was seen riding a bike in the area. Officers are looking at surveillance video that may help in the investigation.Earlier this month, several families were forced to evacuate their homes in the Fairfax District of L.A. after a suspected arson fire ripped through a parking ga...

I tried ‘real’ cheese that came from a lab, not a cow

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:25 GMT

I've tasted a lot of "new" foods in the course of my tech reporting, but none of them required me to sign a waiver."Is this safe to eat?," I asked the CEO of New Culture, a high-tech cheese startup, before I signed.He assured me it was.I was at an intimate tasting event being held at the famed Pizzeria Mozza in Hollywood, a place I've been many times in the past. But tonight would be different since the cheese on my pizza was made in a lab, not by cows."At new culture we figured out a way to keep that dairy cheese experience, that magical property of mozzarella like the stretch and the mouthfeel, but without requiring any animals," explained New Culture CEO and co-founder Matt Gibson.Their cheese is made by a process called precision fermentation. Somehow, the startup figured out a way to re-create the dairy protein casein, which is typically only found in cows."The technology is being able to create a microbe that is really, really good at producing dairy protein," said Gibson.Pizz...

‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse facing additional charges in Canada

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:25 GMT

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan (AP) — Canadian police have issued warrants for a former “Dances With Wolves” actor who is facing nine charges including sexual exploitation, sexual assault and removing a child from Canada under the age of 16.Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service said Tuesday in a statement that the investigation has spanned several years with one of the alleged offences dating back to 2005.The actor has been in jail in Las Vegas since his arrest in January in southern Nevada, where he is charged with 18 felonies, including sexual assault of a minor, child abuse and kidnapping.Nathan Chasing Horse played the role of Sioux tribe member Smiles a Lot in Kevin Costner’s 1990 Oscar-winning film.Court documents say he was the leader of a cult-like group called “The Circle.” Documents allege he used his position to gain the trust of Indigenous families and their children, and take underage wives.FILE - Nathan Chasing Horse sits in court in Las Vegas, Monday, April 3, 2023. In an appeal f...

Delta-8 THC and Drug Tests: What You Should Expect

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:25 GMT

As interest in the world of cannabinoids continues to grow, new variants like delta-8 THC are gaining popularity. delta-8 THC, a less potent cousin of the more famous delta-9 THC, has become a sought-after compound due to its unique properties. Yet, one question keeps arising for those curious about or regularly using delta-8 THC: “Will it show up on a drug test?”The short and simple answer is yes, delta-8 THC can show up on a drug test. However, the specifics aren’t quite as straightforward. Let’s take a closer look.How Drug Tests WorkFirst, it’s important to understand how drug tests work. Standard drug tests, particularly those designed to detect cannabis use, typically look for a compound called THC-COOH. This is a metabolite of THC, meaning it’s a substance that the body produces when it processes any form of THC, whether it’s delta-8 or delta-9.This means that if you’ve consumed delta-8 THC, it can indeed trigger a positive result on a...

LUUDE-r for Those at the Back

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:25 GMT

LUUDE-r for Those at the Back: Australian dance act LUUDE says that he was always into bands but became obsessed with dance music when introduced to that world by his friends.“I wanted to learn how to make it – then just went down the YouTube rabbit hole of tutorials,” he says.Today, LUUDE says that his sound is tough to nail down.“Always trying to do different stuff really so I don’t think there’s one clear sound – but some people do say they think I have a sound so who knows,” he says.The artist says that this is a great time for electronic music with a lot of talented producers out there.“It’s also feeling like drum n bass is starting to have a serious moment in the US,” he says. “Everyone in the scene is buzzing about it.”LUUDE recently performed at Brownies & Lemonade.“So fun,” he says. “Love those guys and everyone who comes out to those shows. It’s such a good vibe.  It’s crazy to be on a pop up...

Child on bike hospitalized after being hit by commercial vehicle at Concord intersection

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:25 GMT

CONCORD — A child riding a bike suffered lower leg injuries Tuesday when the driver of a large  commercial vehicle hit the bike at a major intersection, police said.Officers responded to the collision about 2:15 p.m. to the intersection of Treat Boulevard and Cowell Road. Once there, they found the child down. Police said the child was riding the bike in a crosswalk and was hit as the vehicle turned from Treat onto Cowell.An ambulance took the child to a hospital. Police did not have an update on the child’s condition early Wednesday.No other information on the collision was available immediately.Please check back for updates.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Drowning of 2-year-old in California pool adds to grim statistics Crashes and Disasters | Child riding bike through East Bay crosswalk hit by large commercial vehicle Crashes and Disasters | Rescue crews save swimmer after he jumps off Pacifica pier Crashes and D...

Trial begins for teen accused of causing father’s death by dousing him with drain cleaner

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:25 GMT

Trial got underway Monday afternoon in Oakland County for a teenager accused of throwing lye on her father which reportedly led to his death five months later.Megan Joyce Imirowicz, 19, is charged with unlawful possession or use of harmful devices – imitation/irritants – causing death — a felony — and misdemeanor domestic violence for the Oct. 1, 2021 assault on her father, Konrad Imirowicz. The 64-year-old Imirowicz spent months hospitalized before he reportedly was released to hospice care at his home a few days before his death on March 4, 2022.Konrad Imirowicz reportedly had a drinking problem and is believed to have been highly intoxicated on the day he was severely burned by lye that investigators claim his daughter threw at him.Assistant prosecutor Jason DeSantis makes his opening statement. (Aileen Wingblad/MediaNews Group) In his opening statement, assistant prosecutor Jason DeSantis said while it was “a common occurrence” for the older Imirowicz to be drunk — even in ...

At least two people shot overnight in front of apartment complex in San Leandro

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:25 GMT

SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (KRON) -- At least two people were shot overnight in San Leandro.The incident occurred at the Saint Moritz Garden apartment complex off of Washington Avenue. Police were on scene for several hours but have since cleared the area. San Jose family loses livelihood after thieves steal $100K worth of stage equipment No arrests have been made. This is a developing story. Stick with us for updates.