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Flagship public universities likely to cut more humanities, staff — especially in rural states

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:40 GMT

Elaine S. Povich |  Stateline.org (TNS)MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Taya Sullivan, 20, is a freshman at West Virginia University, double majoring in neuroscience and Spanish. She also has a campus job in a linguistics lab, building on her majors and earning money she needs to continue her studies.Next semester, both her Spanish major and her job will be gone.Sullivan has been caught up in the university’s decision to eliminate its foreign language majors. The school is axing 28 majors altogether, ranging from undergraduate languages such as French and Russian to graduate majors in math and higher education. It also is cutting 12% of its professors.Administrators say they’re responding to a budget shortfall, declining enrollment, flagging student interest in humanities courses, and pressure from parents who want their kids to be prepared for good-paying jobs after graduation.“Are we going to revert back to ‘normal?’ No, we will have a new normal,” said West Virginia University President Gordo...

Federal court blocks Apple Watch ban pending appeal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:40 GMT

By Brian Fung | CNNWashington — A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked a sweeping import ban on Apple’s latest smartwatches while the patent dispute winds its way through the legal system.Apple filed its emergency appeal motion Tuesday on a US International Trade Commission ruling that went into effect this week. That ITC order prevented Apple from importing the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, among other newer models, to the United States because they violate patents registered to another company.The Biden White House had until the end of Christmas day to overturn the ban but the office of US Trade Representative Katherine Tai confirmed in a statement Tuesday that the White House would not intervene.The appeals court’s temporary block on the ITC’s order will allow the U.S. Customs department to consider Apple’s redesign of the offending Apple Watch models, a fix that is expected to take place by January 12. The company said in the motion Tuesday that it could...

Tom Smothers, one half of Smothers Brothers comedy duo, dead at 86

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:40 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Comedian, musician and television personality Tom Smothers, who starred in “The Smothers Brothers Show” and “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” alongside his brother Dick Smothers, died on Tuesday at the age of 86.Dick Smothers, 85, announced his brother’s passing in a news release issued by the National Comedy Center in New York, which houses some of the brothers’ memorabilia.“Tom was not only the loving older brother that everyone would want in their life, he was a one-of-a-kind creative partner,” Dick Smothers wrote, in part. “I am forever grateful to have spent a lifetime together with him, on and off stage, for over 60 years.” Wind Advisory in effect as rain approaches Bay Area Tom Smothers passed at home in Sonoma County, California, with family at his side, Dick said. Tom Smothers had previously been battling stage 2 lung cancer, he told CBS News in 2022.Smothers is survived by his children Bo and Riley Rose Smothers, grandson Phoenix, Marcy Carriker Smothers, s...

Blaze at San Leandro Marina engulfs abandoned building

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:40 GMT

(KRON) -- The Alameda County Fire Department is at the scene of a “well-involved” structure fire at the San Leandro Marina, according to fire officials Wednesday morning. The structure is a former Harbor Masters office, which has been abandoned for some time, ACFD said.The one-alarm fire is located at the 40 block of Mulford Point Drive. Firefighters responded to the scene at 8:27 a.m. and went into defensive operations around 8:47 a.m., according to Alameda County Fire. Oakland International Airport, located nearby, has been advised of the ongoing fire. Wind Advisory in effect as rain approaches Bay Area No injuries have been reported at this time. The building is expected to be a total loss, officials said.The cause of the fire is under investigation.The United States Coast Guard has concerns over water runoff impacting wildlife, according to ACFD, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has been called to respond to the scene.This is a developing story. Check back fo...

San Francisco power outage Wednesday leaves thousands in the dark

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:40 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A power outage in San Francisco Wednesday morning is impacting thousands, according to PG&E. The outage, which appears to be centered in the city's Castro District, is impacting 4,142 customers as of about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. California new laws for 2024: Workers get more paid sick days Other neighborhoods impacted included Twin Peaks, Upper Market, Clarendon Heights, Dolores Heights and Corona Heights. The power outage began shortly after 8 a.m. Power is expected to be restored by 1:30 p.m., PG&E said.There was no word on what caused the outage or whether it was related to wet, windy weather expected in the Bay Area Wednesday.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Notre Dame announces Mike Denbrock as new offensive coordinator

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:40 GMT

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Mike Denbrock is back for a third coaching stint at Notre Dame, this time as offensive coordinator.The school announced Denbrock’s hiring on Wednesday. He spent the past two seasons as offensive coordinator and tight ends coach at LSU under former Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly.Denbrock also served as offensive tackles/tight ends coach with the Irish from 2002-04, then returned to coach tight ends and receivers from 2010-2016.Denbrock and Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman worked together at Cincinnati.“He is a great leader, recruiter and developer, but what I love the most is his competitive spirit,” Freeman said.At LSU, Denbrock’s attack led the nation in total offense (547.8 yards per game) and scoring offense (46.4 points per game) behind Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels.At Cincinnati, Denbrock helped the Bearcats reach the College Football Playoffs in 2021. Cincinnati finished 13-1, setting school records with 70 touchdowns a...

Cytokinetics, New York Times rise; Iovance Biotherapeutics fall, Wednesday, 12/27/2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:40 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Wednesday:Cytokinetics Inc. (CYTK), up $34.32 to $80.03.The biopharmaceutical company gave investors an encouraging update on the development of a potential heart condition treatment.Coherus BioSciences Inc. (CHRS), up 55 cents to $2.73.The biopharmaceutical company’s delivery system for its cancer drug Udenyca recieved U.S. regulatory approval.Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc. (IOVA), down $1.93 to $6.96.The biopharmaceutical company’s is pausing a study on a potential lung cancer treatment because of a potential safety issue.T-Mobile US Inc. (TMUS), up $1.02 to $157.85.The wireless carrier is issuing just over 48.7 million shares of its stock to SoftBank as part of a merger deal with Sprint.Toyota Motor Corp. (TM), up 77 cents to $180.62.The automaker’s production and sales reportedly jumped in November.Newmont Corp. (NEM), up 49 cents to $42.40.The gold producer’s stock rose along with prices fo...

Tom Smothers, half of the music-and-comedy duo Smothers Brothers and host of a groundbreaking variety show, dies at 86

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:40 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tom Smothers, half of the music-and-comedy duo Smothers Brothers and host of a groundbreaking variety show, dies at 86.Source

Dean Elgar’s 140 not out puts South Africa in control of first test against India

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:40 GMT

CENTURION, South Africa (AP) — Opener Dean Elgar’s 140 not out put South Africa in control of the first test against India before bad light halted play on the second day.Elgar helped South Africa reach 256-5 in 66 overs at stumps Wednesday in reply to India’s first innings of 245 all out. The hosts are ahead by 11 runs.Elgar, who has announced his retirement from international cricket after this two-test series, faced 211 balls and hit 23 fours in his 14th test century.David Bedingham scored 56 runs on his debut.Jasprit Bumrah took 2-48 for India, while fellow pacer Mohammed Siraj picked up 2-63.Earlier, India resumed on 208-8 and Lokesh Rahul scored his eighth test hundred in the morning session. Rahul finished with 101 off 137, while South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada ended with figures of 5-59.South Africa was 49-1 at lunch. India surprised with its bowling choices in the second session, as Rohit Sharma didn’t look to either Bumrah or Siraj first up.Elgar added 93 runs for the seco...

Gordon out indefinitely after suffering lacerations to face and hand from dog bite on Christmas Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:40 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Aaron Gordon will be away indefinitely from the Denver Nuggets after suffering lacerations to his face and hand from a dog bite on Christmas.The team announced the injury to the 28-year-old forward on Wednesday. The Nuggets added that Gordon “is in good condition" but will remain away from the team as he recovers.Gordon is averaging 13.6 points and 6.9 rebounds for the defending NBA champions. He had 16 points and 10 rebounds in a 120-114 win over Golden State on Christmas.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba