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Supreme Court upends affirmative action in college admissions

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:32 GMT

The Supreme Court in a pair of cases Thursday severely limited the use of race as a factor in college admissions, upending decades of affirmative action programs that U.S. institutions have used to select students from their applicant pools.In rulings that broke along ideological lines, the court’s six conservative justices invalidated Harvard’s and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s (UNC) admissions practices by ruling they did not comply with the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of equal protection."Both programs lack sufficiently focused and measurable objectives warranting the use of race, unavoidably employ race in a negative manner, involve racial stereotyping, and lack meaningful end points,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the majority. “We have never permitted admissions programs to work in that way, and we will not do so today,” he continued. “At the same time, as all parties agree, nothing in this opinion should be construed as prohibiting univers...

Man pronounced dead under Pflugerville bridge Thursday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:32 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for June 29, 2023PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) -- A man was pronounced dead Thursday morning on Heritage Loop Trail under the bridge at Dessau Road and East Pecan Street, the Pflugerville Police Department said on social media.Police said foul play is not suspected. The investigation is ongoing.Police said they around 6:50 a.m. and found a man unresponsive. First responders tried to resuscitate him.A portion of Heritage Loop Trail near the bridge closed Thursday morning for police activity. Police said they believe this is an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public.

Check out every player the Wild selected in the 2023 NHL Draft

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:32 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After making a splash by selecting Rosemount native Charlie Stramel with the No. 21 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, the Wild were back at it on Thursday morning at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. They had five picks to their name, including a pair in the second round.Here’s a look at every player the Wild selected in this draft class:Charlie Stramel, No. 21 (first round)Age: 18 years oldPosition: CenterHeight: 6 feet, 2 inchesWeight: 225 poundsHometown: Rosemount, MinnesotaRasmus Kumpulainen, No. 53 (second round)Age: 17 years oldPosition: CenterHeight: 6 feet, 3 inchesWeight: 190 poundsHometown: Lahti, Finland

Teenager drowns in pool at St. Paul apartment building

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:32 GMT

A teenage boy drowned in a pool at a St. Paul apartment building Wednesday, according to the Ramsey County sheriff’s office.The sheriff’s office water patrol responded to the 1900 block of Burns Avenue in the Battle Creek neighborhood just before 10 p.m. The teenager had been found underwater and it was believed he’d been there for about 30 minutes, said Steve Linders, sheriff’s office spokesman.He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are investigating his death. Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | FBI joins manhunt for man accused of killing cousin in northwestern Minnesota Crime & Public Safety | Former MSP airport employee accused of surreptitious recording in restrooms Crime & Public Safety | Judge allows lawsuit alleging Fleet Farm sold guns to straw buyers to proceed Crime & Public Safety | Pilot dies when crop-dusting plane crashes in Minnesota field Crime &...

Governor Hochul updates New Yorkers on air quality

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Around 11:30 Thursday morning, Governor Kathy Hochul addressed New Yorkers regarding air quality within the state. Hochul made it clear that areas across the entire state are facing unhealthy air conditions due to smoke from the Canadian Wildfires. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hochul said New York is not expected to see air quality levels as high as it did a few weeks ago, however, that does not minimalize the dangers of prolonged activity outdoors. At-risk groups, such as children, the elderly, and those with underlying conditions are encouraged to limit outdoor activity. If you are to spend prolonged time outside, you are encouraged to take breaks and stay hydrated. To bring heightened attention to air quality, Hochul stated emergency cell phone alerts will be sent out to residents of counties and areas seeing spikes in air quality readings. High-quality makes will also be distributed throughou...

Free summer movies in Glens Falls City Park

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:32 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - If you're in downtown Glens Falls, it's not hard to find a place to take in a show. While the Charles R. Wood Theater and Park Theater offer stage musicals and live music, something more cinematic can be found outside. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Glens Falls' Outdoor Cinema schedule for summer 2023 has been announced. All movies are projected onto an outdoor screen at City Park. Showtimes start at dusk - typically around 7:30 p.m. Movie choices are family-friendly and free, with snacks available for purchase onsite. Visitors should bring their own chairs and blankets.This summer's movie schedule includes:July 7: "Paw Patrol"July 14: "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On"July 21: "The Super Mario Bros. Movie"July 28: "The Muppet Christmas Carol"Aug. 4: "Lightyear"Aug. 11: "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish"Aug. 18: "Lyle Lyle Crocodile"Aug. 25: "The Goonies" Hannaford recalls two Veggie Salads over mi...

Rock band 38 Special to perform at Rivers Casino

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:32 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Southern rock band 38 Special is coming to Schenectady. The band is set to perform at Rivers Casino & Resort on September 1 at 7 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! 38 Special has released more than 15 albums with over 20 million in sales since 1976. The band is best known for the songs "Hold on Loosely" and "Caught Up In You."Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 30 at 10 a.m. You can buy tickets on the Rivers Casino website. 38 Special joins previously announced bands 98 Degrees, Great White and Slaughter, and Fuel, who are also performing at Rivers this year.

Albany man sentenced over 5 years for drug distribution

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man was sentenced to over five years in prison (64 months) for distributing heroin and fentanyl on at least five occasions in 2021. Carlos Hernandez, 54, pleaded guilty to charges in February. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the Department of Justice, in pleading guilty, Hernandez admitted that between April and May 2021, he sold 68 grams of fentanyl and 71 grams of heroin on at least five occasions in Albany while serving parole from state prison. He is also set to serve a four-year term of supervised release after he is released.

This St. Louis suburb named among Money.com's '50 best places' to live

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Personal finance website Money.com recently released an updated list of the "50 best places" to live in the United States, highlighting one St. Louis suburb. The rankings highlight 50 cities and towns with strong labor markets and affordable homes, in addition to racial, economic and cultural diversity. Only one Missouri city made the list, and it's a suburb near the middle of St. Louis County. ‘Sk8 Liborius’ church skate park burns down At No. 36 on the latest list comes Kirkwood, Missouri. Kirkwood, Missouri Station (Courtesy; Getty Images)Money.com praises Kirkwood for its historic downtown, access to highways and community engagement. It also highlights many venues and events, like this 125-year-old train station, farmer's market and the Magic House. "The city offers its residents a calm community, one of the top school districts in the state and plenty of family-friendly activities," says Money.com. The website adds that Kirkwood offers "lots of...

Grant's Farm to hold three Fourth of July-themed drone shows this weekend

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Grant's Farm will hold three Fourth of July-themed drone shows this weekend ahead of the summer holiday. Visitors can watch “Grant’s Farm in the Sky” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9 p.m. The custom choreographed show will feature 150 drones flying in unison above Grant’s Farm. It's the only drone show of its kind taking place around St. Louis around Independence Day. This St. Louis suburb named among Money.com’s ’50 best places’ to live Tickets to the show will cost $12 per person. Each show will have a patriotic theme, and visitors can enjoy Grant's Farm attractions and live music beforehand. Grant's Farm is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year. For more information on the show and other Grant's Farm events, click here. For FOX 2's full list of Fourth of July events around the St. Louis area, click here.