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Diversity offices on college campuses will soon be illegal in Texas, as 30 new laws go into effect

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:07:32 GMT

AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — When Texas college students return to their campuses after the winter break, they’ll discover the lights are still off in their campuses’ diversity offices.That’s because a new law that outlaws such work at the state’s higher education institutions goes into effect, Jan. 1.Another 29 laws also will go into effect in the new year that aim to change the economy, tax codes and the criminal justice system.Many of the new laws seek to streamline tax codes and update property appraisal processes, while others touch on more unique issues like e-cigarette usage in minors and commemorative state license plates. Here are some of the laws:Dissolving diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at public universities: Senate Bill 17 requires public universities to end so-called diversity, equity and inclusion work. Universities will also be unable to offer training on diversity and inclusion for its faculty and staff, or require diversity statements in hiring processes. Univ...

Boomers are moving to these cities for their golden years

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:07:32 GMT

(Stacker) — While many baby boomers have now entered retirement, many more remain in the workforce with retirement upcoming. As this generation transitions into retired life, many may choose to move to a city more suitable for their new cash flows and routines. Some places may offer better tax advantages, lower cost of living, proximity to family, comfortable weather, and other amenities for retirees. Ultimately, the migration of boomers – and their economic power – will impact the local economies they move to and from.With this in mind, SmartAsset examined Census Bureau data for 268 of the largest U.S. cities to see where people between the ages of 55 and 74 are moving. Cities are ranked by the rate at which baby boomers moved in in 2022.Key findingsThese Florida, Arizona, and Nevada cities dominate the top 10. The three states are home to eight of the 10 cities with the biggest boomer inflows, including Clearwater, FL; Reno, NV; Orlando, FL; Cape Coral, FL; Surprise, AZ; Henderson...

Most popular TV shows on Netflix last week

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:07:32 GMT

(Stacker) — The latest batch of most-watched TV shows on Netflix proves subscribers have been binge-watching some old favorites this Christmas season.In fact, there was one new entry on last week's list: "Trevor Noah: Where Was I." The Netflix stand-up special from the former host of "The Daily Show" came out on Dec. 19. It sees the comedian relaying amusing anecdotes from his recent travels. Ever since leaving "The Daily Show," Noah has been performing all over the world. The comedy special, Noah's fourth for Netflix, was filmed at the Fox Theatre in Detroit.Meanwhile, the live-action anime adaptation "Yu Yu Hakusho" is getting comfortable on Netflix's top 10 TV shows chart after its Dec. 14 premiere. Based on the manga of the same name and the subsequent anime series, "Yu Yu Hakusho" follows a young man named Yusuke (Takumi Kitamura) who dies and is brought back to the world as a paranormal detective. The adaptation heavily condenses the events of the source material, which has ga...

Gophers men’s basketball: Al Nolen shares ‘dark space’ he went through as a player

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:07:32 GMT

Al Nolen spoke from a place of empathy during the radio broadcast of the Gophers men’s basketball game on Dec. 12.Gophers sophomore guard Braeden Carrington had stepped away from the program earlier that day to address his mental health. And just after tipoff, Nolen, the new KFAN analyst, briefly shared his own struggles playing for the Gophers from 2007-11.“It was just being in a dark space,” Nolen later described to the Pioneer Press in a Dec. 15 interview.Nolen said his issues came to a head during his sophomore season in 2008-09, when he felt acute pressure of being a Minnesotan playing for the home-state Big Ten school.“People want to see you do well, obviously,” said Nolen, who attended Patrick Henry High School in Minneapolis. “But at the same time, they have a standard for you and what they want out of you as a Division I athlete.”Gophers men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson has been sympathetic and supportive to Carrington’s situation, granting him the space he needs.On Wedne...

Sheriff Russo reflects on 48-year career in law enforcement

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:07:32 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Rensselaer County’s top law enforcement officer is stepping down after decades of service to the county. Sheriff Patrick Russo is hanging up his holster and his badge for the final time after 48 years of law enforcement service. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Friends, family, and government officials came out to show their support for a man who never thought he would spend nearly five decades protecting and serving.“It actually started when I had been working for Niagara Mohawk and they had a couple of layoffs, and I wasn't sure if they were going to do another one," said Russo. "I had taken the police exam and I had some interest in becoming an officer and that's just the way it started.Sheriff Russo began his career with the Troy Police Department in the narcotics unit. He says what he learned on the force was instrumental in creating the Sheriff’s narcotic team. “When I came down here originally as the undersh...

NY Independent Redistricting Commission shares update on process

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:07:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--- New York’s Independent Redistricting Commission held a short meeting in Albany to discuss rehiring staff. The meeting was held just weeks after the state’s highest court ruled the commission must redraw New York’s Congressional lines. Commissioners Ken Jenkins and Charles Nesbitt shared an update on the task of coming up with a Congressional map by the end of February.https://www.news10.com/news/national/ap-new-yorks-high-court-orders-new-congressional-maps-as-democrats-move-to-retake-control-of-us-house/"We’re gonna fulfill the outlines of what’s in the state constitution and present pursuant to court order by February 28th, no later than February 28th which is the exact language in there, to the state legislature a set of congressional lines," explained Jenkins.It is unclear whether the IRC will create a totally new map or base it off the map that was court ordered to be drawn by a special master in 2022.Jenkins said the IRC has all the public input and in...

Hoosick Falls Police Chief announces retirement

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:07:32 GMT

HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After serving over 40 years in law enforcement, Chief Tim Colaneri announced his plans to retire at the end of 2023. Upon retirement, Sergeant John Hudson will be appointed as the Officer-In-Charge of the Hoosick Falls Police Department. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Colaneri started his law enforcement career with the Troy Police Department. He served as an Evidence Technician, a member of the Police Color Guard, a 16-year member of the SWAT Emergency Response Team as a Police Sniper, a Sergeant, and a Detective. Upon retirement from the Troy Police Department in May of 2023, he was appointed the Chief of Police of the Hoosick Falls Police Department. “Even though [Chief Colaneri’s] time leading the HFPD was shorter than we all had hoped, he was able to set a new trajectory quickly and successfully for the department, help us establish short-term and long-term priorities, and work well with our officer...

Pro Football Hall of Famer Aeneas Williams meets rising star Aneyas Williams

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:07:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One already has a gold jacket as a Pro Football Hall of Famer. The other is headed to play under the Golden Dome.It's the story of Aeneas Williams, former St. Louis Rams defensive back, meeting up with Aneyas Williams, a star running back from Hannibal, Missouri. Aneyas is headed to play college football at Notre Dame, but not before meeting Aeneas in St. Louis. The two aren't directly related, and their names are spelled slightly differently. But the younger Aneyas admits his mom was a big St. Louis Rams fan.FOX 2's Martin Kilcoyne has the story of their unique meetup.

Kindyll Wetta providing more scoring punch for No. 8 CU Buffs women’s basketball

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:07:32 GMT

Colorado’s Kindyll Wetta drives on UNC’s Delaynie Byrne in Boulder on Dec. 21, 2023.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)In the quest to get better for her junior season with the Colorado women’s basketball team, Kindyll Wetta focused on scoring.Throughout her first two seasons with the Buffaloes, Wetta’s defense and passing were consistent, but scoring was not. Given CU’s high expectations as a team, however, Wetta wanted to make sure she was on the list of dependable weapons.“Coming into the season, I was really focusing on looking for my scoring opportunities more – not because I really wanted to, but because that’s what my team needed from me,” the junior point guard said. “I feel like I’ve been doing a good job of that and still contributing what I have been contributing (for three years).”So far, so good.Wetta’s continued development has been one of the many bright spots for the eighth-ranked Buffs (10-1), who open Pac-12 play against No. 12 Utah (10-2) on Saturday at the CU Ev...

Female LAPD officer sues city after husband sends nude photos of her to co-workers

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:07:32 GMT

A woman has filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles one year after her husband was charged with six misdemeanor counts for allegedly sending sexually explicit photos and videos of his wife to his colleagues and other men.Both individuals are police officers with the Los Angeles Police Department.The woman’s lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, “charges the department with sexual harassment, whistleblower retaliation and failure to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment and retaliation,” according to a report from the Los Angeles Times. ‘My own husband is a predator’: LAPD officer accused of sharing explicit photos of his wife with other officers A representative for the city attorney’s office told KTLA that they do not comment on pending litigation.The woman, whose name has not been disclosed, is seeking unspecified damages. In court documents, she has only been identified by her first name and the first initial of her last name, according to the Times.The plaintif...