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Thousands of DC, Maryland and Va. students back in school

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:41 GMT

Virginia’s Arlington County, the District and nearby Montgomery, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel and Charles County, Maryland, students are packing their bags and settling into a new school year brimming with changes.Just one week after thousands of D.C.-area students returned to Northern Virginia classrooms, the rest of the region’s local school systems started ringing their first bells of the school year. Choose a county below for the latest back-to-school coverage from WTOP.D.C. | Arlington Co.| Montgomery Co. | Prince George’s Co. | Anne Arundel Co. | Charles Co.Arlington County, VirginiaReturning Superintendent Francisco Durán is welcoming students across middle and high schools with a change to grading policies while providing parents access to reports on how students use school-issued tech. But that isn’t the only change students have to look forward to as schools return Monday.Arlington County Police spokesperson Alli Shorb said the department wil...

Kimberly Palmer: How to get comfortable with taking smart financial risks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:41 GMT

Making money, whether by putting cash into the stock market, buying a home or jumping to a better-paying job, requires some degree of risk. While embracing any of those moves might feel as scary as skydiving off a cliff, there are times when a little risk makes financial sense.“In certain scenarios, not taking enough risk is actually a bigger risk,” says Liz Davidson, CEO and founder of Financial Finesse, which provides workplace financial wellness programs as an employer benefit.Davidson and other financial experts also caution against being overly risky with your finances. How to find the right level of financial risk for you is highly personal; there’s no formula that can tell you whether or not to buy that house or take that new job. But there are ways to get more comfortable with risk when you know that taking the less comfortable path is the right decision for you.Here are five strategies to help you embrace financial risks that make sense for you.UNDERSTAND AND ADDRESS YOUR F...

Denver weather: Mild Monday with afternoon storms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- After a warm Sunday in the low 90s, Denver weather will see more mild highs in the 70s on Monday with some afternoon and early evening storms.Weather today: Afternoon stormsFor the beginning of the workweek, temperatures will be below average and mild in the middle 70s. A light breeze will pick up with some afternoon showers and storms. Denver's weather for Monday, Aug. 28.Weather tonight: Slow clearingClouds will clear through midnight on Monday as winds become slower. The overnight lows are seasonal in the middle 50s. How common is your name in Colorado? Denver's weather for Monday, Aug. 28.Looking ahead: Drier and warmerTemperatures are closer to seasonal highs on Tuesday afternoon in the lower 80s with mostly sunny skies. Videos capture bright meteor falling above Colorado The heat then builds up for the rest of the week. Wednesday and Thursday afternoon highs will top out in the lower 90s with mostly sunny skies.Pinpoint Weather 7-day forecast for Denver, ...

Fire erupts at cement plant in NW Miami-Dade

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:41 GMT

A potentially hazardous situation unfolded at a cement plant in Northwest Miami-Dade after flames ignited nearby. The fire, which started at an open commercial building located near Northwest 12th Street and 137th Avenue, prompted a First-Alarm fire for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews to de-escalate the situation. According to fire officials, units arrived to find the structure fully engulfed in flames. Live video footage from 7SkyForce showed the activity of fire rescue as they quickly maintained the flames. Firefighters attacked the fire with hose lines and aerial trucks from the outsideMDFR attacked the fire using hose lines and aerial trucks from outside the building resulting in the successful containment of the flames. Officials on the scene are now monitoring hot spots. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Plantation Fire Rescue extinguish blaze in multi-family building

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:41 GMT

Plantation Fire Rescue responded to a blaze in a Plantation home on Sunday night in the area of Northwest 10th Court and Northwest 45th Avenue. The incident occurred in a two-story building and there were reportedly multiple individuals inside at the time. Though the fire was controlled quickly, authorities have yet to confirm any injuries resulting from the fire. The situation remains under investigation with officials and first responders working diligently to ascertain the cause and extent of the damage.

Pope slammed for telling Russians to hold on to ‘legacy’ of a ‘great empire’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:41 GMT

Pope Francis has come under fire after he encouraged Russian youths not to give up their “legacy” as heirs of a “great, enlightened Russian empire.” “Never give up this legacy, you are the heirs of the great Mother Russia, go forward with it,” Pope Francis told young Russians gathered for the All-Russian Meeting of Catholic Youth in St. Petersburg on Friday. During the speech, a clip of which was posted online, the pope also invoked former Russian emperors Peter I and Catherine II, two rulers who played key roles in expanding Russia’s conquests in Europe, and who are known as symbols of Russian imperialism.“You are the heirs of the great Russia: the great Russia of saints, of kings, the great Russia of Peter the Great, of Catherine II, of that great, enlightened Russian empire, of great culture and great humanity,” he said.The comments have sparked outrage online, with many criticizing the pope’s decision to praise Russia’s imperialist past, especially considering the Kremlin’...

In Bulgaria, demise of top prosecutor raises questions about judicial reform

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:41 GMT

SOFIA — At the beginning of July, Bulgaria’s former chief prosecutor, who rarely took questions while in office, turned to Facebook Live. As Ivan Geshev read awkwardly from the teleprompter, staring stiffly into the camera, he announced plans to establish a new movement, Justice for Bulgaria — the first step, some said, to him entering politics. Geshev, who once referred to himself once as “an instrument in the hands of God” and was dismissed as the top prosecutor in June, plodded through his speech, not referring to the years of protests and public outcry about his cozying up to oligarchs and corrupt politicians while in office, and his failure to investigate high-ranking graft.This attempted return to public life by Geshev so swiftly after he was ousted as prosecutor was another outlandish moment as the new government — which has made no secret of its dislike for him — aimed to course-correct years of stagnation, and as it agreed to focus on eliminating corruption among ...

Will Patriots O-line starters be ready for Week 1? Bill Belichick answers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:41 GMT

Less than two weeks away from their season opener, the Patriots’ offensive line is in shambles.Left tackle Trent Brown and center David Andrews were the only starters available for most of training camp and the preseason. Their line mates are scattered across the trainer’s room.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots 53-man roster projection: Toughest cuts at QB, tight end, linebacker New England Patriots | Patriots acquire another tackle via trade with Vikings for draft pick New England Patriots | Patriots practice notes: Two players return, long list of absences ahead of cuts New England Patriots | Source: Patriots trade RB Pierre Strong for Browns offensive lineman New England Patriots | Patriots-Titans film review: Marte Mapu’s main area for growth and 19 more takeaways Starting guards Cole Strange and Mike Onwenu continue to recover from lower-body injuries, with Onwenu und...

14-year-old arrested with a gun, two stabbed in Roxbury and Dorchester over weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:41 GMT

Two people were arrested for separate stabbing incidents in Roxbury and Dorchester on Saturday, BPD reported Sunday, and one 14-year-old boy was arrested with a gun in Hyde Park on Friday.On Friday, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force were conducting a missing person investigation in the area of 6 Alwin Street for a juvenile with an outstanding warrant, the police said.Around 2 p.m., officers reportedly saw the kid enter an idling car with a second person and intiated a traffic stop as the vehicle moved.BPD said officers made contact with all people in the car, had them exit the vehicle. They searched the car, BPD said, and found a firearm, later determined to be a Kel-Tec Sub-2000 Rifle with 15 rounds in the magazine.The other car occupants were “promptly released,” police stated.The 14-year-old suspect was placed under arrest and charged with Delinquent to wit; Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Delinquent to wit; Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Delinquent...

Chicago baseball report: A wild week for the White Sox, a big home series set-up for the Cubs — and September call-ups

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:41 GMT

The Chicago Cubs took care of business in Pittsburgh to set up a huge series at Wrigley Field.They carry momentum into a three-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers after winning three of four games against the Pirates. It’s a chance to chip away at the Brewers’ National League Central lead, beginning with Monday night’s series opener in what should be an electric atmosphere.It was a week of change for the White Sox after firing executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn on Tuesday. In the release announcing the news, the Sox said they will “begin a search for a single decision-maker to lead the baseball operations department” and anticipate having someone in place “by the end of the season.”Every Monday throughout the season, Tribune baseball writers will provide an update on what happened — and what’s ahead for the Cubs and Sox.Seiya Suzuki on a roll since mental resetSometimes watching the game from t...