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Percent of college students witnessing antisemitism spikes since start of academic year: poll

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:41 GMT

(The Hill) -- The percentage of college students who have experienced or witnessed antisemitism has spiked since the start of the 2023-2024 academic year, according to a new poll by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and Hillel International.The poll found that 73 percent of Jewish students and 44 percent of non-Jewish students have seen or experienced antisemitism since the start of the school year. Back in 2021, a survey showed only 32 percent of Jewish students directly experienced antisemitism while 31 percent of Jewish students saw antisemitism that wasn’t aimed towards them. The poll comes as antisemitism has been rising for some time, but advocates have raised greater alarm since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.The poll found that after the attack only 46 percent of Jewish students felt physically safe and 33 percent felt emotionally safe on campus. Before Oct. 7, 67 percent of Jewish students felt physically safe at college while 66 percent felt emotionally safe. “...

Students for Trump founder arrested, accused of assaulting girlfriend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:41 GMT

(The Hill) - A co-founder of the Students for Trump supporter group was arrested last week on domestic violence charges in North Carolina, according to court documents.Ryan Fournier, who co-founded the organization as a Campbell University student in 2016 and now leads conservative activist group Radical Alert, was charged with assault of a woman and assault with a deadly weapon after an incident last Tuesday.According to court records, Fournier grabbed his girlfriend by the arm and hit her in the head with a handgun.He was released on a $2,500 bond that day. His next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 8.Radical Alert describes itself as an organization that “exposes” political “radicals” on college campuses. Its social media posts include conspiracy theories tying celebrities and members of Congress to terrorist groupsFellow Students for Trump co-founder John Lambert was arrested and sentenced to 13 months in prison in May 2021 for posing as a lawyer in a fraud scheme providing...

Inside the Investigations: Texas crime victims fund

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Each week the in-depth reporting from the KXAN Investigates team will get a spotlight on KXAN Live.A conversation will happen Wednesday morning with investigative reporter Kelly Wiley and KXAN Live anchor Will DuPree to break down one of this week’s top stories. The discussion this time will include senior investigative producer and reporter David Barer. Inside the Investigations: OutLaw Catalyst project People can watch a live stream at about 9 a.m. in this story and on the KXAN News Facebook page. The story they'll talk about this week is:The latest KXAN Investigates piece from the reporting team of David Barer and investigative reporter Matt Grant centers on a man struck by a stolen car waiting months to receive financial assistance from the state. However, they learned he's not the only victim of a violent crime experiencing the same thing. Join Kelly Wiley and Will DuPree every Wednesday morning for a live recap of the latest headlines and in-depth ...

$17K TAKE 5 winning ticket sold in Schenectady

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:41 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- One lucky Price Chopper customer bought a top-prize winning ticket in the November 28 TAKE 5 midday drawing, according to the New York Lottery. The ticket was worth $17,937.50 and sold at the Price Chopper on Balltown Road. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The winning numbers for Tuesday's midday drawing were 3, 21, 22, 31, and 34. The TAKE 5 drawings are televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The winning numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. Over 50K driver’s licenses could be suspended Friday New Yorkers struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone that is, can find help at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, by calling New York’s toll-free confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or texting HOPENY (467369).

Hattie's in Albany expected to open in first few months of 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:41 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Work is continuing on the new Hattie's Restaurant in Albany with the Hattie's sign finally being installed. Business for Good, which turns restaurants into nonprofits that put money back into the community, said the eatery is projected to open in the first few months of 2024. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The restaurant is located in the former Lombardo’s Restaurant at 121 Madison Avenue on Albany's South End. Business for Good began working to open the new Hattie’s in 2021.A job fair to staff the restaurant was held in September. Business for Good said more employment opportunities will be coming after the new year, as well as more information on a grand opening event. Saratoga Coffee Traders in Schenectady sets opening date The Italian restaurant Lombardo's, considered by many to be an Albany institution, closed in 2018. The Albany Hattie's was originally slated for a spring or summer opening in 2...

Limited edition St. Louis skyline menorah available

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS - You can celebrate Hanukkah this year with a little bit of St. Louis spirit.Local retailer 'STL Style' has custom-created an exclusive, limited edition St. Louis Skyline Menorah. The aluminum menorah was designed in-house in STL Style and manufactured locally in a well-made workshop in Maplewood for a 100% STL-made product. How time-of-use pricing plan is impacting electric bills The menorahs are available at STL Style's Cherokee Street storefront and for shipping in their online store.

Southern California woman describes being dragged by Costco purse snatcher

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:41 GMT

A Southern California woman is speaking for the first time after she was violently dragged by purse snatchers outside of a Costco parking lot.The victim, identified only as a 37-year-old woman, was targeted on Sunday night at a Costco in the City of Industry, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.The woman and two friends were loading items into her car when an SUV suddenly pulled up. A suspect jumped out and attempted to grab her purse. She refused to let go of her bag so the thief started punching her. She was then dragged about 50 yards through the parking lot and onto Hanover Road where she fell off, authorities said.The 37-year-old victim of a violent purse snatching on Nov. 26, 2023 in the City of INdustry speaks from her hospital bed at Pomona Valley Hospital on Nov. 28, 2023. (KTLA)The parking lot of the Costco in the City of Industry where a woman was dragged by a purse snatcher's vehicle on Nov. 28, 2023. (KTLA)The parking lot of the Costco in the C...

Copper thieves trade 'precious metals' for handcuffs: Irvine police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:41 GMT

Irvine police arrested two men suspected of stealing copper from a building at the Great Park over the weekend. "Imagine spending hours prepping, cutting, and stealing to have your work go right down the tubes," the Irvine Police Department posted on Instagram, after the arrest. Copper recovered during an arrest is seen in an image posted by the Irvine Police Department.The suspects were spotted by an officer as they left the area, the police department stated. Images posted of the arrest show the suspects' vehicle was stuffed with tubes and copper pipes."We traded their stolen precious metals for nickel-plated carbon steel handcuffs and gave the pair a ride to OC Jail," police posted.The unidentified suspects were booked for possession of stolen property and conspiracy.

NBA star investigated for alleged relationship with underage girl

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:41 GMT

The Newport Beach Police Department is reportedly conducting a high-profile investigation that could impact one of the NBA's young stars.Oklahoma City Thunder guard-forward Josh Giddey has been the cause of much speculation after a social media post accused the 21-year-old of having an inappropriate romantic relationship with a teen girl.The NBA has announced it is investigating the allegations, but so too is the NBPD, as the girl, believed to be 15 or 16 at the time of the relationship, is based in the area, TMZ reports.The age of consent in California is 18, while it is 16 in Oklahoma.The Australian has declined to comment on the allegations or investigations.The NBPD did not immediately return a request for comment.

Google apologizes for sending SoCal-bound drivers on road to nowhere

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:41 GMT

Google has issued an apology after sending some drivers using Google Maps to travel between Los Angeles and Las Vegas on dangerous desert road detours, at least one of which turned out to be a road to nowhere that left people stranded.  The I-15 corridor between Southern California and Vegas is a popular one, especially during the Thanksgiving holidays, which is why Shelby Easler and her family took that route to watch the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday, Nov. 18.  Everything went great, according to Easler, until they used a Google Maps detour on their way back to L.A. to avoid a dust storm that shut down portions of the 15 Freeway on Sunday, Nov. 19. “We thought it would be safer to avoid the dust storm,” she told KTLA’s Shelby Nelson. “So, it was like a dust storm warning on this side, then an alternative route that would save you 50 minutes.”  Skipping a high wind event in the Mojave Desert seemed like a good idea, so Easler’s brother opted for the app’s alternate rou...