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Farmington school district under fire for requested LGBTQ+ sign removal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:22 GMT

A school board meeting for Farmington Area Public Schools ended in a police presence Monday night following a heated discussion about the requested removal of a sign.Parents, former students and district employees were in attendance at the school board work session Monday to voice their opinions on the requested removal of an LGBTQIA+ sign at Farmington High School.The sign depicts the transgender symbol against a rainbow and lists different gender and sexual orientations, including people who are heterosexual under the umbrella term “monosexual.” It was designed by a former student and has been on display in the school for the past five years, said Kelsey Jezierski, a Farmington resident and parent who ran for the school board in 2022.This sign and its requested removal from Farmington High School was the topic of discussion at a Farmington school board work session meeting on Nov. 13, 2023. The sign, which was designed by a student, depicts the transgender symbol again...

Pair of Minnesota-grown turkeys will be pardoned at White House in annual Thanksgiving tradition

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:22 GMT

WILLMAR, Minn. — Each year the president of the United States pardons a pair of turkeys in the days before Thanksgiving. This year’s pardoned turkeys will be two lucky birds from Willmar’s Jennie-O Turkey Store.For decades, turkey growers from around the country have sent their best birds to the White House, where some were pardoned while others became part of the White House meal. The first turkey to be pardoned was sent to President Abraham Lincoln.The first turkey provided by the National Turkey Federation was sent 76 years ago to President Harry Truman. In 1989 the tradition of pardoning the turkey was formalized by President George H.W. Bush, 200 years after George Washington proclaimed a day of Thanksgiving.In 1947, President Harry Truman received a live turkey from the National Turkey Federation, which has become an annual tradition.“The annual presentation of the National Thanksgiving Turkey to the president of the United States has become a highly anticipated tr...

Hyatt Place Hotel opens in downtown Albany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:22 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new addition has opened in downtown Albany. Hyatt Place Hotel officially opened its doors. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Albany officials held a ribbon cutting on Tuesday. The $40 million investment is on Montgomery Street as part of the Quackenbush Square Development Project.The 110-room building is the first hotel built from the ground up to open in downtown Albany in almost 20 years.

Upon Further Review: Broncos QB Russell Wilson’s ability to improvise was difference-maker in win over Bills

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:22 GMT

Russell Wilson found a way.On Monday night in Buffalo, the Broncos elected to go for it on fourth-and-2 at the Bills’ 7-yard line with 7:23 left in the second quarter. As Denver’s starting quarterback faked a handoff to Javonte Williams, he sensed Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson closing in. Wilson rolled left and reverse spun before backpedaling to the 22-yard line and launching the ball to the edge of the end zone, where wide receiver Courtland Sutton toe-tapped for an improbable touchdown.In Denver’s 24-22 win at Highmark Stadium, Wilson threw for under 200 yards for the fifth straight game. But his ability to improvise under pressure was the difference-maker in the Broncos’ third consecutive victory.Wilson’s touchdown pass to Sutton was the most improbable of the Next Gen Stats era, with a probability of success of just 3.2%. Even though the play was successful, head coach Sean Payton admitted Monday after watching the film that he would’ve rather kicked the field goa...

Top Workplaces 2024: Nomination deadline extended

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:22 GMT

The nomination deadline for The Denver Post’s Top Workplaces awards program has been extended to Dec. 15.So far, more than 300 Colorado companies have signed up to participate. Any organization with 50 or more employees in Colorado is eligible to participate (can be public, private, nonprofit or government).Workplaces are evaluated by their employees using a 24-question survey. Companies will be surveyed through January.Energage, The Post’s research partner for the project, conducts Top Workplaces surveys for media in 65 markets and surveyed more than 2 million employees at more than 8,000 organizations in the past year.To nominate your workplace go to denverpost.com/nominate or call 303-261-8253.

Hypnotic Debut of Isa Bagirov in Hollywood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:22 GMT

Isa Bagirov, who hails from the enigmatic country of Azerbaijan, is a formidable force in the world of mentalism and hypnosis, an art form that captivates audiences. Hailed as the “Azerbaijani Wolf Messing,” his talents have crossed borders and wowed audiences internationally. Isa graces Europe’s grandest stages with his show ‘Under Hypnosis,’ captivating thousands and leaving them mesmerized as he delves deep into the recesses of their minds, extracting thoughts and revealing the inexplicable.Bagirov’s fame extends beyond the stage to national television shows and even best-selling literature. His mentalism treatise, ‘The Phenomenon of Mentalism: Hypnosis and the Absurdities of Consciousness,’ has received critical acclaim. He defies comprehension and pushes the boundaries of entertainment with each electrifying performance, making him a standout among the world’s leading mentalists. “Mentalism goes beyond mere magic tricks; it ...

Aaron Allen Dies in Motorcycle Accident on 99th Avenue [Peoria, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:22 GMT

44-Year-Old Rider Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Collision near Northern AvenuePEORIA, AZ (November 10, 2023) – On November 3rd, Aaron Allen died in a motorcycle accident along 99th Avenue. The incident occurred shortly after 8:00 p.m., prompting a swift response from the police.According to investigators, Allen was traveling north on his motorcycle when the driver of a silver Chevrolet Silverado, attempting a left turn into a shopping mall, turned in front of him, leading to a collision. Emergency personnel transported the 44-year-old to a nearby hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.Meanwhile, the driver of the Silverado, who remained unharmed, cooperated and stayed at the site. After initial assessments, law enforcement confirmed that the driver did not exhibit any signs of impairment.Further details will be provided once they become available.The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Aaron Allen who are gr...

5 things to know about Alameda County’s proposed recall changes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:22 GMT

On Tuesday, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors once again took on the issue of whether the county should revise its rules around recalling elected and appointed officials—but the question has yet to be resolved.It’s unlikely County Counsel Diana Ziegler expected this level of controversy when she first raised questions about the county’s rules last month, presenting a report highlighting problems with the county’s current recall procedures. But it soon escalated, as the report became part of the debate around the recall of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price.Related ArticlesPolitics | Months after ordering investigation, Alameda DA Pamela Price quietly brings prosecutors back to work Politics | Editorial: Effort to remove DA Price prompts smart recall rule changes Politics | Alameda County recall changes tabled after ‘power grab’ accusations Politics | Here’s the first glimpse of who is spending mo...

US, China close to agreement to crack down on fentanyl

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:22 GMT

By Phil Mattingly | CNNUS officials are finalizing an agreement with China to crack down on the export of the source chemicals used to make fentanyl, according to two people familiar with the matter.The deal, which has been a priority for the Biden administration, is expected to be finalized and announced in coordination with President Joe Biden’s summit meeting in San Francisco Bay Area Wednesday with Chinese President Xi Jinping.The agreement will target companies that produce and export the source material to make the deadly synthetic opioid, said the people, who cautioned that the deal would not be finalized until its announcement. The goal would be to significantly limit the flow of precursor materials to Mexico, the people said.The agreement is one of several administration officials have sought to finalize with their Chinese counterparts in advance of Biden’s first meeting with Xi in a year. The visit will also mark Xi’s first visit to the US since 2017 and comes as the world...

High-stakes poker player, crypto whiz, pitch tribes on California sports betting plan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:22 GMT

One is a jet-setting high-stakes poker player with a taste for fancy resorts, drinks and cars. Another is a blockchain and cryptocurrency entrepreneur.They’ve teamed up before for an online gaming venture in Southern California that made millions. Now they’re betting they can do it again. But first they’ll have to sell skeptical tribal leaders and the Golden State’s wary voters — who rejected two sports betting ballot measures in California last year — on a plan to legalize sports books in what would become the largest U.S. market.Whether Reeve Collins and Kasey Thompson’s 2024 California sports betting initiative campaign gets off the ground could be decided as soon as this week, when they pitch their plan Wednesday to California’s tribal gaming leaders — the same group of people who feel blindsided and disrespected because they weren’t consulted before the partners filed their proposals with state authorities last month.&...