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The Gophers are happy with good health and a full roster after 2 painful seasons

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:06 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The first two years for Ben Johnson as head coach at his alma mater Minnesota were a struggle in many ways, with myriad injuries that made program development all the more challenging given the impact of the transfer portal and growing pains for a young team.After going 22-39 overall and 6-33 in the Big Ten, there is pressure this season on Johnson to shepherd measurable progress even with external expectations never lower. They were picked to finish last in the preseason poll of media covering the conference.For now, with the opener on Nov. 6 against Bethune-Cookman coming up, Johnson and his staff can start by relishing the fact that they finally have a full roster.“Music to my ears,” Johnson said.For the first time since he was hired to replace Richard Pitino, Johnson saw forwards Parker Fox and Isaiah Ihnen running five-on-five drills at the beginning of fall practice. Fox and Ihnen both suffered a torn ACL in an offseason workout in each of the last two years...

What role should Congress play in regulating artificial intelligence?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:06 GMT

AI is primed to quickly transform much of everyday life from jobs, the economy, homeland security and equity.“The top concern is fear of job loss,” said Milan Kordestani, an entrepreneur in AI startups and author.On Tuesday night, Kordestani will moderate a public roundtable with Maryland Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey and and Texas Republican Rep. Pete Sessions at the Capitol Visitor’s Center on “intricate waters” of AI.In a WTOP interview, ahead of a 25-city tour, entitled “The Civil Conversations on AI Tour: From Economic Disruption to Social Stability,” Kordestani said public concerns about the technology require legislation by Congress.“What we’re going to see with AI is a very quick transition in the job market,” Kordestani said. “The skills that a lot of people have aren’t going to be relevant any more,” he said, including that of computer scientists, who went to school to learn how to code.“Now y...

Senate votes 98-0 to confirm Biden’s nominee to run the Federal Aviation Administration

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:06 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted 98-0 to approve President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday, ending a span of nearly 19 months in which the agency was without a Senate-confirmed chief.Michael Whitaker is a former deputy FAA administrator and most recently served as chief operating officer of a Hyundai affiliate that is developing an air taxi.Whitaker will take over an agency that faces many challenges, including a surge in close calls between planes at major airports, a shortage of air traffic controllers, and aging technology that resulted in a brief nationwide halt in flights in January.Whitaker’s confirmation seemed assured last week, when members of the Senate Commerce Committee endorsed him unanimously.On the Senate floor Tuesday, committee chair Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., said Whitaker’s priorities will be to “build a strong safety culture, attract new talent and keep pace with technology transformation.”Whitaker was ...

Denver Nuggets NBA championship rings unveiled

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:06 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets received their well-deserved championship rings Tuesday, and each ring is packed with symbolism.The rings were created by Jason of Beverly Hills, a firm that has created multiple championship rings for several professional sports teams over the years.Symbolism in the Nuggets ringsOne of the most unique elements of the ring is a lever that changes the color of the background on the top from blue to white."Using the lever at the top of the ring to change 1967 to 2023 switches the color of the ring top background from blue to white," a release from Jason of Beverly Hills said.A hidden retractable compartment that includes the championship banner is included on the side of the rings.Hidden compartment on the side of the championship ring (Credit: Jason of Beverly Hills).The 2023 Denver Nuggets Championship ring is packed with symbolism, according to the firm that designed it (Credit: Jason of Beverly Hills).Side of the Denver Nug...

Bear attacks security guard at Aspen hotel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:06 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A bear attacked a security guard in the kitchen at the St. Regis Resort in Aspen late Monday night, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.CPW said the security guard had gone to investigate after reports of a bear inside the hotel. The bear had entered the hotel through a series of doors near the courtyard. While he was searching the kitchen, the security guard surprised the bear when he went around a corner. What to know about the big weather change this weekend The bear responded by attacking the guard, swiping at him and knocking him down to the ground, according to CPW. The guard was able to get away and called 911. He was taken to a local hospital and received care for scratches on his back. He was released from the hospital early Tuesday.CPW officers arrived on the scene just after midnight to investigate and search for the bear. Witnesses gave a description of the bear, including markers that would help CPW officers locate and identify it. Download the...

Exclusive Manhattan restaurant Rao’s gives South Beach a taste of authentic Italian cuisine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:06 GMT

There are some restaurants that are so popular, it’s almost impossible to get a table.Even if you know a guy, who knows a guy, who says he knows the owner — you know how that goes.A legendary New York Italian eatery with a waiting list longer than Interstate 95 has opened its doors in SoFlo.Quick, everybody mangia.What do stars like Jimmy Fallon, Fran Drescher and Sting have in common?They’re all famous enough to have eaten at Rao’s in Manhattan.Salvatore Viscomi: “To get in, is impossible if you don’t know someone. If you don’t know someone and that someone’s got a table that will call for you, you won’t be eating here soon in New York.”But you won’t have to worry about that, now that Rao’s has settled into the St. Moritz Tower at Loew’s Miami Beach.Salvatore Viscomi: “So it’s the perfect opportunity to get a reservation down in South Beach.”Up north, the 127-year-old restaurant has to be exc...

SoFlo clothing brand V by Victoria brings the fashion to fitness

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:06 GMT

The best part of fall is all the holiday food, pie, cookies, eggnog, turkey. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it.And all the sweet treats makes staying focused on hitting the gym not so easy. But with a cute outfit, you may get inspired to break a sweat, run around the block or spring through the the aisles of Publix.Getting fit for the holidays doesn’t need to include a crazy workout fad. Sometimes all you need is a cute set from V by Victoria to get you inspired.Victoria Roma: “What makes V by Victoria special is because we’re more than just an activewear line, you can wear our apparel just about any where while feeling your very best.”The activewear brand is known for their comfy and stretchy fabrics, so we checked them out at rule fitness “The Jungle.”Victoria Ramo: “We have so many styles that would compliment different body types. Styles from leggings, to biker shorts, to cheeky styles that the girls love, and at the end of...

A Boston Jewish Community Relations Council group reportedly resigns after members call for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:06 GMT

A Jewish Community Relations Council group has reportedly resigned from the Greater Boston council after members called for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war at a rally last week.The Boston Workers Circle Center for Jewish Culture and Social Justice has left the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston (JCRC), the JCRC of Greater Boston announced on Tuesday.This resignation comes after the Boston Workers Circle co-sponsored and participated in a de-escalation rally last week — calling on U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren to support a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war following the Hamas terrorist attacks. Hundreds of Israelis remain kidnapped by Hamas in Gaza.Following that rally, JCRC reportedly told the Boston Workers Circle that they would be expelled from the council. The group resigned as a result.Last week’s rally was “clearly not aligned with the policies and resolutions of the JCRC,” according to the head of JCRC of Greater Boston.“It is...

Patriots and Revs join to help kids kick cancer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:06 GMT

Some Patriots and Revolution players joined to help kids with cancer forget about it all for a day at a Halloween party at Gillette Stadium Tuesday.Olivia Recos is thrilled to get a balloon unicorn made by the Revs Joe Howard. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)Olivia Recos, 5, (L) and Sophia Recos, (7) check out how big the stadium actually is as the Patriots and the Revolution host a Halloween party for Pediatric Cancer Patients at Gillette Stadium on October 24, Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)Charlotte Veiga, 6, checks out the pom poms of Pats Cheerleader Mackenzie Pena, as the Patriots and the Revolution host a Halloween party for Pediatric Cancer Patients at Gillette Stadium on October 24, Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)Tyler Lino, 9, gets Pats QB Mac Jones to sign his helmet as the Patriots and the Revolution host a Halloween party for Pediatric Cancer Patients at Gillette Stadium Tuesday. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)Nash Doolan,...

Police investigate after bat used in fight at South Bay restaurant

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:06 GMT

NATIONAL CITY, Calif. -- A fight involving multiple teens broke out Tuesday at a restaurant in National City, authorities said.The altercation occurred around 3:57 p.m. at TacoMan at 2708 Highland Ave., National City police confirmed with FOX 5.Police say two teens were eating tacos when another group of kids showed up in a car, prompting a fight to ensue. 7 hospitalized amid E. coli outbreak linked to Miguel’s Cocina 4S Ranch One of the kids from the car at some point took out a bat and started hitting the others, according to law enforcement. The group of teens who were in the car then left the scene.One teen was taken to the hospital for arm pain, police said.Authorities are investigating the incident.