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Possible swastika found at SF high school amid tensions over Israeli-Hamas conflict

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:09:48 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A hateful symbol that appeared to be a swastika was found Friday in a stairwell at Washington High School in San Francisco, the San Francisco Unified School District confirmed. The school immediately removed the graffiti and is investigating the incident to try and determine who is responsible."We do not tolerate any form of hate in SFUSD," the district said in a statement. "Those responsible for the graffiti will be held accountable in accordance with SFUSD policies. Video: Alcatraz swimmers have close call with cargo ship Washington High will be sharing updates directly with students, families and staff, SFUSD said. Support will be offered to those who need it.The incident comes amid heightened tensions related to the Middle East conflict between Israel and Hamas. Thousands of protesters took to the streets of SF Saturday, demanding a ceasefire in the conflict.Across the Bay Area, there have been reports of rising instances of antisemitism on campuses.

Miguel Andujar claimed by Athletics off waivers from Pirates

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:09:48 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Miguel Andujar was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics on Monday from the Pittsburgh Pirates.The 28-year-old outfielder and infielder hit .250 with four homers and 18 RBIs in 90 plate appearances in his second season with the Pirates, who claimed him off waivers from the New York Yankees in September 2022. Andujar batted .338 with 16 homers and 86 RBIs in 103 games this year with Triple-A Indianapolis.Andujar batted .297 with 27 homers and 92 RBIs for the Yankees in 2018 but his production has dropped considerably. He has a .270 average with 39 homers and 149 RBIs in parts of seven big league seasons.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbSource

Kitley, No. 8 Virginia Tech rolls past High Point 94-55 in season opener

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:09:48 GMT

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Elizabeth Kitley had 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 8 Virginia Tech to a 94-55 season-opening victory over High Point on Monday.Kitley connected on 12 of 17 from the floor for the Hokies, who made 14 of their first 16 shots and never trailed. Picked to win the Atlantic Coast Conference in the league’s preseason poll, the defending league champion used a 15-2 first-quarter run in which four players scored to pull away.Georgia Amoore added 14 points and nine assists for Virginia Tech, which unveiled its Final Four banner in the rafters of Cassell Coliseum before the game in commemoration of the program’s first Final Four appearance last March. The players also were presented with Final Four rings.Matilda Ekh had 15 points for the Hokies, who shot 57.4% (35 of 61) from the floor and hit 11 3-pointers.Lauren Bevis, the preseason Big South Player of the Year, and Nakyah Terrell led the Panthers with 15 points each. High Point shot just 31% (18 of 58).TAKEAWA...

Crescent Energy: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:09:48 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Crescent Energy Company (CRGY) on Monday reported a loss of $52.9 million in its third quarter.The Houston-based company said it had a loss of 67 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 35 cents per share.The oil and gas company posted revenue of $642.4 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CRGY at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CRGYSource

D-backs extend manager Torey Lovullo’s contract through 2026 after World Series run, AP source says

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:09:48 GMT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have extended manager Torey Lovullo’s contract through the 2026 season following the team’s surprising run to the World Series, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the extension had not been announced.Lovullo had his contract extended through 2024 in June, before the D-backs went on their unexpected postseason run. Arizona beat Milwaukee, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia in the playoffs, then lost to Texas in a five-game World Series.The 58-year-old Lovullo completed his seventh season with the D-backs. He was the NL Manager of the Year in 2017.The franchise has had a quick turnaround following a 110-loss season in 2021. With a young core of Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte and Zac Gallen, the D-backs are expected to competitive for the next several seasons.MLB.com was the first to report Lovullo’s extension.___AP MLB: ...

Vikings stay afloat at quarterback – and in standings – behind O’Connell’s steady coaching

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:09:48 GMT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The directions from the sideline were coming in hot for Joshua Dobbs on the wireless device inside his helmet as Minnesota’s new quarterback tried to keep up with the complicated play calls just five days after the Vikings acquired him in a trade.As a seventh-year NFL veteran, Dobbs had faith in his ability when Jaren Hall was hurt in the first quarter just one week after team leader Kirk Cousins went down with a season-ending injury.The calm and clear voice on the headset in Atlanta made the situation better. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell’s encouraging and optimistic demeanor and experience as a former quarterback was helping Cousins have a career-best season, and those traits also helped Dobbs deliver the winning rally to beat the Falcons. He’ll start again this week, O’Connell confirmed Monday.“He knows what I’m going through, so he was able to communicate effectively: ‘This is what you’re looking at. This is what you have on this...

NCAA Women’s Basketball Top 25 Daily Fared

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:09:48 GMT

MondayNo. 1 LSU (0-0) vs. No. 20 Colorado. Next: vs. Queens (NC), Thursday.No. 2 UConn (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. Dayton, Wednesday.No. 3 Iowa (0-0) vs. Fairleigh Dickinson. Next: at No. 8 Virginia Tech, Thursday.No. 4 UCLA (0-0) vs. Purdue. Next: vs. UC Riverside, Thursday.No. 5 Utah (0-0) vs. MVSU. Next: vs. SC State, Thursday.No. 6 South Carolina (1-0) beat No. 10 Notre Dame 100-71. Next: vs. No. 14 Maryland, Sunday.No. 7 Ohio St. (0-1) lost to No. 21 Southern Cal 83-74. Next: vs. IUPUI, Sunday.No. 8 Virginia Tech (0-0) beat High Point 94-55. Next: vs. No. 3 Iowa, Thursday.No. 9 Indiana (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. E. Illinois, Thursday.No. 10 Notre Dame (0-1) lost to No. 6 South Carolina 100-71. Next: at NJIT, Sunday.No. 11 Tennessee (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. Florida A&M, Tuesday.No. 12 Mississippi (1-0) beat Queens (NC) 91-44. Next: vs. Oklahoma, Thursday.No. 13 Texas (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. Southern U., Wednesday.No. 14 Maryland (0-0) vs. Harvard. Next: at No...

No soap, little time for education: DC’s Trayon White calls for changes after visit to youth detention center

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:09:48 GMT

Living conditions are so poor at a youth detention center in Northeast D.C. that some of the young people living there have broken sprinklers and flooded toilets to bring attention to the issue, Council member Trayon White said Monday.White, Council member Anita Bonds and members of Council member Brooke Pinto’s staff spent time at the facility Monday morning. White said the visit, which he described as an “emergency pop-up walk-through,” came after several violent incidents and some people there not following staff directives and displaying “combative behaviors.”In response to conditions he described as inhumane, White said addressing staffing issues and listening to young people about their concerns are steps that can be taken to address those challenges.Inconsistent leadership has also resulted in some of the issues, White said, explaining that the agency has had three directors in the last six years.“The primary focus of DYRS is to offer the finest ...

¿Va a caer nieve en el DMV este invierno? Telemundo 44 y NBC4 revelan su pronóstico

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:09:48 GMT

¿No eres un gran fanático de la nieve? El invierno pasado probablemente fue perfecto para ti. Los amantes de la nieve no han recibido una buena cantidad desde enero de 2019, cuando cayeron más de 10 pulgadas en el área de DC.Pero prepara las botas impermeables y palas para la nieve, porque si quieres nieve, y mucha, La Autoridad en el Tiempo junto con StormTeam4 anticipan que este podría ser tu año.StormTeam4, el equipo de meteorología de nuestra cadena hermana News4, predice:entre 22 y 30 pulgadas de nieve este invierno para el corredor I-95 y el área metropolitana de DC.entre 15 y 22 pulgadas en zonas del surentre 30 y 40 pulgadas en los suburbios del oesteSi las condiciones se dan, podríamos ver una o dos grandes tormentas de nieve que realmente dejen su huella en el invierno de 2023-2024.Se pronostica una trayectoria de tormentas activa este invierno, con numerosas tormentas que producirán lluvia en ocasiones y nieve en otras. Las temperaturas a lo largo de este invierno estarán...

Hallador Energy: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:09:48 GMT

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Hallador Energy Co. (HNRG) on Monday reported profit of $16.1 million in its third quarter.The Terre Haute, Indiana-based company said it had net income of 44 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted to extinguish debt, came to 47 cents per share.The coal, oil and gas producer posted revenue of $165.8 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HNRG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HNRGSource