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Wembanyama scores 23 in Spurs’ 120-104 victory over Heat

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:25:16 GMT

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 23 points in 23 minutes to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 120-104 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night.Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft, sank 10 of 15 shots — 1 of 5 from 3-point range — and both of his free throws in his second preseason game. The 7-foot-4 center from France had 20 points and one block in 19 minutes in a 122-121 loss to Oklahoma City in the Spurs’ preseason opener on Monday. Wembanyama added four rebounds, four assists and three blocks on Friday and also had four of San Antonio’s 13 turnovers.Devin Vassell hit 6 of 7 from beyond the arc and finished with 21 points with three assists for the Spurs. Jeremy Sochan pitched in with 10 points, six rebounds and three assists.Jamal Cain was 6 of 8 on 3-pointers and finished with 24 points and 10 rebounds to pace the Heat. Duncan Robinson had 14 points and five assists.Jaime Jaquez Jr., the 18th overall selection this year, did not play after sco...

Brown sparks Tulane rally in 31-21 victory over Memphis

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:25:16 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Wide receiver Yulkeith Brown scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 9-yard run five seconds into the fourth quarter and Tulane rallied for a 31-21 victory over Memphis on Friday night.The Green Wave (5-1, 2-0 American Athletic Conference) trailed 21-17 when Brown scored — one play after he hauled in a pass from Michael Pratt for a 29-yard gain on third-and-12. Pratt padded the lead with an 11-yard touchdown pass to Lawrence Keys III. The insurance score came four plays after Kam Pedescleaux picked off a Seth Henigan pass to give Tulane the ball near midfield.Henigan threw three unanswered touchdown passes for the Tigers (4-2, 1-1) after the Green Wave took a 10-0 lead on Makhi Hughes’ 2-yard first-quarter touchdown run and Valentino Ambrosio’s 26-yard field goal with 8:11 left in the second quarter. Heningan connected with Demeer Blankumsee for a 17-yard score following the field goal. He fired a 28-yard scoring strike to Joseph Scales with 45 seconds r...

Colleges and universities work to balance safety with community connection

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:25:16 GMT

After a mass shooting at Baltimore’s Morgan State University that injured five people on Oct. 3, university president David Wilson said the school’s proposing security upgrades, including a $6.4 million “security barrier” to protect the campus.This week, American University sent out a letter to students and faculty to say that it’s considering whether the university’s police force should “be armed with lethal force weapons.”Other colleges and universities in the D.C. area have made changes to deal with security on their campuses. Howard University hosted a public safety town hall in August after one student was stabbed not far from a residence hall.In April, George Washington University announced plans to arm some members of its campus police force.S. Daniel Carter, president of SAFE Campuses LLC, said one of the challenges universities face is balancing the need for safety with the desire to provide the “openness of a college or...

Prince George’s Co. police see increase in construction thefts targeting Latinos

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:25:16 GMT

A disturbing trend in Prince George’s County, Maryland, is now on the police department’s radar after Latino construction workers have been robbed at gunpoint of their tools and money on job sites.“These are individuals out here making a living. They’re out there working in the sun and in the cold, and you have individuals taking advantage of them,” said Capt. Saul Serpas with the Prince George’s County Police Department.He said thieves are looking for opportunities online.“Latino construction workers are also attempting to buy tools at a cheap rate on Facebook marketplace, and when they get to the meeting place — to the location — they’re robbed of their money,” Serpas said.There have been several cases of reported thefts targeting Latinos, he said, because they are known to carry large amounts of cash.“The reason they carry a lot of money is, oftentimes, they’re not able to open bank accounts because of their undocu...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law raising minimum wage for health care workers to $25 per hour over next decade

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:25:16 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law raising minimum wage for health care workers to $25 per hour over next decade.Source

Colorado Buffaloes’ two-way star Travis Hunter returns from lacerated liver that cost him 3 games

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:25:16 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Two-way standout Travis Hunter returned to the University of Colorado lineup against Stanford on Friday night nearly a month after a late hit from a Colorado State defender last month sent him to the hospital with a lacerated liver.Hunter lined up at defensive back when the Buffaloes deferred to the second half and Stanford started off with the ball. As Hunter took the field, coach Deion Sanders walked out and hugged him as he prepared to line up at cornerback.When the Buffaloes got the ball, Hunter lined up at wide receiver and later scored on a 24-yard catch-and-run, after which he went to his knees, looked up with his arms outstretched and his palms up as if in thankful prayer.A flag was thrown for unsportsmanlike conduct following the gesture by Hunter, whose first career touchdown for Colorado made it 14-0.Hunter missed games against Oregon, USC and Arizona State and Coach Prime originally slated his star’s return for Oct. 28 at UCLA following the Bu...

Colorado snow totals for Oct. 12-13

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:25:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Are you ready for winter?It may feel like fall has just arrived, but it's no surprise that Colorado gets snow even before the winter months. And the high country just saw its first measurable snow of the season, with totals of several inches reported.A storm system passing north of Denver pushed a cold front across the state Wednesday into Thursday. It brought cooler temperatures, wind, rain and — at least in the mountains — an accumulation of snow.How much did it snow?The table below includes preliminary snow totals reported to the National Weather Service on Oct. 12-13.The table is searchable and sortable. Just tap "County" to sort it alphabetically or "Measured snow" to sort totals by highest or lowest.Don’t see your town or city listed? This list includes everything NWS reported through its own measurements and other sources reported to the agency as of the time range listed above.Snow season is coming quicklyDenver's first snow may not be too far behind. October...

Guided by Latina roots and medical background, Yadira Caraveo paves new path

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:25:16 GMT

GREELEY, Colo. (KDVR) — Colorado added to its rich Hispanic history last year by electing its first Latina representative to the U.S. Congress.Dr. Yadira Caraveo represents the state's newest congressional district, and her approach toward representing these Coloradans is guided by her background as a medical doctor and her Latina roots."Well, it's incredibly special," Caraveo said. "It wasn't actually until after I had decided to run for Congress and filed paperwork and everything that I realized that I, if elected, would be the first Latina to serve the state of Colorado in Congress."U.S. Rep. Dr. Yadira Caraveo, a Democrat of Colorado's 8th District, is the first Latina to be elected to represent Colorado in Congress. (Rogelio Mares, KDVR)A doctor's approach to legislationCaraveo spoke with FOX31 in the heart of the 8th Congressional District she represents, at Lincoln Park in Greeley.Though she lost the Weld County vote in her race, Caraveo does not allow that or the differences...

BSO releases surveillance video after Lauderdale Lakes man ambushed, stabbed in attempted carjacking

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:25:16 GMT

An attempted carjacking took a violent turn as a Lauderdale Lakes man was ambushed and stabbed while sitting inside his car. The incident, captured in surveillance video released by the Broward Sheriff’s Office Robbery Unit, unfolded on Thursday, Sept. 21, shortly before 5 p.m. The video depicts the assailant approaching the driver’s side of the victim’s vehicle, which was parked in the 4000 block of Northwest 34th Street. “A Lauderdale Lakes man was ambushed by an attempted carjacker while he was just sitting in his car,” said Miranda Grossman with BSO. With the victim’s car window rolled down, the attacker demanded the car keys. When the victim resisted, the attacker repeatedly stabbed him in the arm. “The victim refuses to give him his keys and that’s when the attacker stabs the victim multiple times in his arm,” Grossman said.In an attempt to escape, the victim exited his vehicle, but he was further injured with a stab wound...

Immersive Little Prince World experience on Watson Island brings iconic children’s book to life

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:25:16 GMT

There’s an old saying that goes “reading is fundamental,” but now it can be just fun. A new immersive experience on Watson Island is bringing the iconic book “The Little Prince” to life. Deco’s hanging with royalty for a page-turning preview.If you love the children’s book “The Little Prince,” we have just the event for you.Lucas Pesasso: “It’s called The Little Prince World. It goes around the famous book from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry; that’s the French author that created one of the most renowned pieces of literature.”The beloved storybook is here to give readers a unique immersive experience.Lucas Pesasso: “This immersive experience goes around the history of the author and his journey in the book, together with the Little Prince.”Guests will need to pack their imagination, because you’ll be taken on an unforgettable ride through the Little Prince’s magical world — where yo...