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Yale University settles lawsuit alleging it pressured students with mental health issues to withdraw

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:40:33 GMT

Yale University and a student group announced Friday that they’ve reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit that accused the Ivy League school of discriminating against students with mental health disabilities, including pressuring them to withdraw.Under the agreement, Yale will modify its policies regarding medical leaves of absence, including streamlining the reinstatement process for students who return to campus. The student group, which also represents alumni, had argued the process was onerous, discouraging students for decades from taking medical leave when they needed it most. The settlement is a “watershed moment” for the university and mental health patients, said 2019 graduate Rishi Mirchandani, a co-founder of Elis for Rachael, the group that sued. It was formed to help students with mental health issues in honor of a Yale student who took her own life. “This historic settlement affirms that students with mental health needs truly belong,” Mirchandani said.A ...

Why Hawaii loves Spam, and Spam loves Hawaii

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:40:33 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — Hawaii loves Spam, and Spam loves Hawaii. It’s one of those undeniable pairings we’ve come to enjoy. That was especially apparent last week, when Hormel, the maker of Spam, sent five truckloads of Spam products — over 264,000 cans worth — and its non-profit arm, Convoy of Hope, to support recovery efforts after the devastating fires that charred Maui. Hormel is also selling a shirt, which reads “Spam Loves Maui,” online, with 100% of proceeds going to the Aloha United Way’s Maui Fire Relief Fund. The bond between Spam and Hawaii "spans decades," Hormel said in a recent press release. It all started during another challenging time: the 1930s.  SPAM gives back to the people of Maui in their time of need Hormel Foods introduced the blue-canned luncheon meat in 1937. Within four years, more than 100 million pounds of Spam — which is pork with ham, salt, water, potato starch, sugar, and sodium nitrite — was being sent to feed Allied troops during World War II...

Man banned from Yellowstone, Grand Teton after allegedly going off-trail, suffering thermal burns

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:40:33 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) – A Michigan man who sustained thermal burns at Yellowstone National Park is now facing criminal charges for allegedly going off-trail during his visit, according to the U.S. Dept. of Justice.Jason D. Wicks, 49, was arraigned Wednesday on charges in connection to trespassing at a thermal area of Yellowstone. He was also accused of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time, "to the degree he was a danger to himself or others," according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Wyoming.Wicks pleaded not guilty.A trial has not yet been scheduled. In the meantime, the U.S. Attorney's office and the National Park Service have confirmed Wicks is not welcome at Yellowstone, nor Grand Teton National Park, pending the outcome of the case. Arizona woman gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park In sharing the news, the National Park Service reiterated that guests are required to stay on designated trails or boardwalks in thermal areas. On its...

Kyle police officer shot at a San Marcos apartment complex

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:40:33 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) – A Kyle Police Department officer was shot at a San Marcos apartment complex Friday night, according to Kyle Police. KPD said the officer lives and serves as the resident courtesy officer at the apartment complex. The officer was investigating a gunshot there when the suspect fired their weapon, and a round struck the responding officer, CLEAT Executive Director Charley Wilkison wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter. The officer involved in the shooting returned fire during the incident, per Wilkison. The suspect fled but now is in custody. The officer was treated at an Austin hospital and is in good condition, according to KPD. KXAN has reached out to the San Marcos Police Department for more information. This article will be updated when information is available.

ERCOT asks Texans to conserve electricity use for 3rd day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:40:33 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas' electric grid operator said it expects "tight grid conditions" Saturday and is asking Texans to reduce energy use from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, said operating reserves are expected to be low Saturday afternoon and evening because of low wind generation, potentially low solar generation and high demand. This is the third consecutive day the electric grid operation has asked Texans to conserve electric use. PREVIOUS: ‘Tight’ Texas grid conditions expected for 2nd straight day ERCOT said emergency operations were avoided Friday because of conservation efforts and additional grid reliability tools. These include using reserve power, asking for reductions from large electric customers that have volunteered to lower energy use and adding more generation online sooner. The grid operator said it is asking all government agencies to implement programs to reduce energy use at their facilities. If someone experiences an outa...

Denver weather: Cloudy skies with a chance for p.m. showers and thunderstorms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:40:33 GMT

Showers and thunderstorms are expected over the mountains and foothills Saturday afternoon, with a chance for isolated storms in the metro area and on the plains.Brief but heavy rains from some storms will bring threats of flash flooding, especially over wildfire burn areas, according to the National Weather Service.In Denver Saturday there’s a 40% chance for afternoon showers and thunderstorms, the weather service said. Skies will be mostly cloudy and the high temperature will top out near 75 degrees. Tonight in the city there’s a 30% chance of showers and storms, mainly before 11 p.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with gradual clearing, and a low temp near 59 degrees.There’s a 50% chance for afternoon showers and storms Sunday in Denver. The high temperature will be about 84 degrees. Storms will be scattered, periods of heavy rain are possible.Afternoon showers and storms remain in the Monday Denver forecast, with a 70% chance for precipitation, skies will be most...

Report: Longtime 'The Price is Right' host Bob Barker dies aged 99

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:40:33 GMT

Bob Barker, the longtime host of the gameshow "The Price is Right," has died at the age of 99, according to reports.Details on his cause of death or surrounding circumstances were not immediately available.Barker, a staunch animal rights activist, retired from hosting "The Price is Right" after 50 years on TV in 2007.This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for updates.

Man United erases early 2-goal deficit to beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 in Premier League

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:40:33 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 in the Premier League on Saturday as Bruno Fernandes’ 76th-minute penalty completed a comeback after the visitors went down to 10 men. United had its worst-ever start to a Premier League game as poor defending helped give Forest a 2-0 lead after less than four minutes. Taiwo Awoniyi put Forest ahead on a counterattack after just 86 seconds, with Willy Boly quickly doubling the lead from a free kick. It was the first time United trailed by two goals four minutes into a Premier League match, but Christian Eriksen pulled one back by converting a cross from Marcus Rashford in the 17th.Casemiro wasted a great chance to level but made amends shortly after halftime when the midfielder slotted home at the end of a clever free kick routine.Joe Worrall was shown a straight red card for denying Fernandes a goalscoring opportunity in the 67th, and the United captain then scored the winner f...

El diario de BTK vincula al asesino en serie con un joven de 16 años que desapareció hace décadas, dicen las autoridades

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:40:33 GMT

(CNN) — Los escritos personales de décadas de antigüedad de Dennis Rader, el autoproclamado asesino en serie BTK, han llevado a las autoridades locales de Oklahoma a creer que él es el “principal sospechoso” en un caso de personas desaparecidas de 1976.Rader ha sido vinculado al caso de la desaparición de Cynthia Dawn Kinney, de 16 años, quien fue vista por última vez en una lavandería local en junio de ese año en Pawhuska, Oklahoma, a unas dos horas de donde Rader vivía y poseía tierras en Kansas, según el subsheriff del condado de Osage, Gary Upton.El prolífico asesino, que se declaró culpable en 2005 de 10 asesinatos cometidos en el área de Wichita entre 1974 y 1991, cumple 10 cadenas perpetuas en prisión.Desde enero, los investigadores de la Oficina del Sheriff del condado de Osage han examinado los trabajos escritos de Rader, que se encontraron por primera vez cuando fue arrestado en 2005, en busca de vínculos con crímenes locales sin resolver, según Upton.Los...

Andersen grabs late equalizer for Crystal Palace in 1-1 draw at Brentford

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:40:33 GMT

BRENTFORD, England (AP) — Joachim Andersen’s equalizer secured Crystal Palace a 1-1 draw against unbeaten Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday.A first-half stunner from Kevin Schade gave the Bees an early lead at the Gtech Community Stadium before Andersen leveled in the 76th minute.After a dominant 3-0 win away at Fulham last week, Thomas Frank’s Brentford failed to put the game to bed which allowed the Eagles to claim a point in west London.After a quiet start from both sides, Palace burst into life through the creative Eberechi Eze. The midfielder, recently linked with a move to Manchester City, hustled to win back the ball before feeding Odsonne Edouard who was dispossessed before testing Mark Flekken.But it was the Bees who struck first in the 18th minute.Schade picked up the ball on the left hand side before driving at the Palace backline and producing a spectacular curled strike into Sam Johnstone’s top-left corner, recording his first goal for the club.Not long after,...