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How 3 recent Fairfax Co. hires work to help students who learn differently

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:54 GMT

Three recent Fairfax County, Virginia, hires aim to support students who may learn differently.(Courtesy Fairfax County Public Schools) Three recent Fairfax County, Virginia, hires aim to support students who may learn differently.(Courtesy Fairfax County Public Schools) It took a while for Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia to hire for its new neurodiversity specialist position, according to Nina Thomas, the school system’s coordinator of professional learning and cultural responsiveness.But when Kristen Haynor was selected for what she characterized as her dream job, it was clear the county “found our unicorn,” Thomas said.Haynor, the school system said, may be the first neurodiversity s...

Nuggets' Christian Braun seeking NBA title a year after winning NCAA championship

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:54 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets rookie Christian Braun is showing that the NBA Finals is not too big of a stage for him. The 21st pick in the draft last summer, Braun has made the most of his minutes off the bench, sinking 10 of 12 shots, grabbing a half dozen rebounds and collecting four steals against the Miami Heat while giving teammates an extended breather. “That’s a rare rookie right here,” Aaron Gordon said. “From Day 1 he’s been on top of it. This is a real winner right here. I say that because he’s always in the right spot. He’s in the right place at the right time, and he’s been doing that all year.” Braun has a chance to become just the fifth player in NBA history to win an NBA title a year after winning the NCAA championship, joining Bill Russell, Magic Johnson, Henry Bibby and Billy Thompson. Sold-out crowd supports Nuggets from Ball Arena Braun gave the Nuggets a much-needed lift in Denver’s Game 3 rout of the Heat. With Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray making history wit...

Murder trial set for woman accused of driving into Vegas Strip pedestrians

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:54 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada judge on Thursday scheduled a murder trial for next year for a woman who has spent more than seven years in state psychiatric care after she was accused of intentionally plowing a car into pedestrians, killing one, on the Las Vegas Strip.Paris Paradise Morton said nothing in court as she learned she'll stand trial in May 2024 on murder and 70 other felony charges in the crash that killed an Arizona woman and injured dozens of other people a few days before Christmas 2015.Morton remains jailed without bail. Last month, she rejected a plea bargain that would have avoided trial and sent her to prison with the possibility of parole, and told a judge she was at odds with her court-appointed lawyers. The length of her sentence offer was not disclosed. She could face life in prison if she is convicted at trial.Deputy Clark County Public Defender Anna Clark continued to represent Morton on Thursday. Clark declined outside court to comment about the case but said sh...

BET Awards 2023 nominations announced

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:54 GMT

(CNN) — The nominees for this years BET Awards were announced Thursday.Drake led the nominations with seven nods, including best male hip hop artist, album of the year and best male R&B/pop artist.Nominations were selected by the BET Voting Academy, comprised of an esteemed group of entertainment professionals and influencers in the fields of music, media, digital marketing, sports journalism, public relations, and creative arts.The BET Awards 2023 will air live on BET on Sunday, June 25 at 8pm ET/5pm PT.

MBTA: Shuttle buses replace Red Line service between Davis and Park Street due to mechanical problem

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:54 GMT

Shuttle buses have been dispatched to replace Red Line service between Davis and Park Street stations due to a “train with a mechanical problem,” according to the MBTA.The transportation authority announced on social media around 9:20 a.m. that buses would replace rail service due to a train mechanical problem that was being reported at Central station.In a later update, the MBTA recommended riders on the South Shore opt for Commuter Rail service from the Braintree, Quincy Center or JFK/UMass stations as crews respond to the issue.Details on the extent of the mechanical problem or a timeline on when rail service would be restored has not yet been released.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.https://twitter.com/MBTA/status/1667162920499785730

Antwan Staley: Aaron Rodgers effect is giving Jets different vibes heading into the summer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:54 GMT

Throughout the country this week, students have been attending their last days of school before an extended break.The Jets offseason program hasn’t exactly been like grade school, but Gang Green starts its summer vacation Friday afternoon.Unlike the last few years, there’s a ton of optimism surrounding the Jets this spring. When speaking to the media during the previous six weeks, players have a noticeable glimmer in their eyes. Much of that has to do with adding a future Hall of Fame quarterback.Since Aaron Rodgers was traded from the Packers to the Jets on April 26, the expectations at Florham Park have entirely changed. When Jets coach Robert Saleh arrived in 2021, the Jets were a homecoming opponent, a team that was considered an easy win on the schedule. Now, Gang Green has gone from an NFL afterthought to the prom king almost overnight.“The reality is, yeah, we all want to win a world championship,” Saleh said. “You guys all want to be the best in...

Doubleheader split puts Chicago White Sox 3½ games out of 1st in AL Central — but Eloy Jiménez exits with a leg injury

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:54 GMT

The sky cleared up enough for the Chicago White Sox to resume their series with the New York Yankees.Instead of the haze the smoke from Canadian wildfires created, there were plenty of longballs during Game 1 of the doubleheader Thursday at Yankee Stadium.The Sox hit four home runs on their way to their fifth straight win, beating the Yankees 6-5. The season-high winning streak came to an end with the Yankees taking the nightcap 3-0.Gleyber Torres hit a two-run homer in the fourth and Billy McKinney had a solo homer the next inning against Sox starter Mike Clevinger, who allowed three runs on six hits with two strikeouts and a walk in 5⅔ innings.The Sox had two hits, singles from Eloy Jiménez and Gavin Sheets. With the split, the Sox (28-36) are 3½ games out of first place in the American League Central. They are in third place in the division for the first time since April 17.Trainers checked on Jiménez after he ran slowly while grounding into a fielder’s...

Vanilla Ice, Ashanti and more to perform at SeaWorld summer concert series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:54 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- "All right stop, collaborate and listen." Sing along San Diego, it's time to brush up on those Vanilla Ice lyrics.The American rapper, along with a wave of other renowned musical artists, are set to perform during the 2023 SeaWorld summer concert series. ‘It’s a love letter to North County,’ says creators of new Disney-animated series set in Oceanside Theme parkgoers can enjoy some thrilling rides before catching these national headliners live on stage as they deliver weekend performances on select dates. Here's a breakdown of who will be rocking the stage at SeaWorld San Diego's Bayside Amphitheater during the summer months.Vanilla Ice: Sunday, June 25 at 6 p.m.Jordan Sparks: Sunday, July 2 at 6 p.m.Bow Wow and Soulja Boy: Sunday, July 9 at 6 p.m.Todrick Hall: Sunday, July 16 at 6 p.m.Tiffany and Jennifer Page: Sunday, July 23 at 6 p.m.Mario: Sunday, July 30 at 6 p.m.Ashanti: Sunday August 6 at 6 p.m.Reserved seating for summer concert series performances start at $1...

Stock market today: Wall Street is off to a mixed start; Big Tech climbs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:54 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are off to another mixed start on Wall Street as more gains for Big Tech companies offset weakness elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 was up 0.3% in the early going Friday, on track for its fourth weekly gain in a row. A day earlier the bechmark index closed 20% above its October low, entering a new bull market. The Nasdaq composite added 0.7% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was just barely higher with a gain of less than 0.1%. Chipmaker Nvidia rose another 2%. European markets were lower and Asian markets closed higher overnight. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.TOKYO (AP) — European shares declined Friday after a day of gains in Asia following Wall Street’s return to bull market status. France’s CAC 40 lost 0.4% to 7,198.50 while Germany’s DAX slipped 0.3% to 16,886.40. Britain’s FTSE 100 shed 0.4% to 7,572.16. The future for the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 0.2% and the contract for the S&...

After making Oscar history, Troy Kotsur pays tribute to his father in new short film

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:54 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — When Troy Kotsur made history as the first Deaf male actor win an Oscar at the 2022 Academy Awards, he was thinking about his father. By then, Kotsur had already become a hero to the Deaf community, widely celebrated for his acclaimed performance in the family drama “CODA.” It was easy to admire the tenacity and talent that had brought Kotsur, in his early 50s, to the movies’ biggest stage after years of struggle as an actor in an industry not known for its hospitality to Deaf performers. To Kotsur, his persistence was most owed to one person: His father. At the Oscar podium, Kotsur dedicated the award to him. “You are my hero,” he said. “He didn’t look at me as having limitations. He continued to push me and push me,” Kotsur said in an interview Thursday through an interpreter. “That’s why I am who I am today.”In “To My Father,” a short film premiering this week at the Tribeca Film Festival, Kotsur extends and deepens that tribute to explain his father’s...