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Australia embraces honesty and long days of hard work to put right Rugby World Cup campaign

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:52 GMT

SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) — If Australia scrum coach Neal Hatley was in any doubt that there were some long days of hard work ahead for the Wallabies at the Rugby World Cup, he was put right very early on Wednesday.Hatley’s first message from head coach Eddie Jones pinged on his phone at 4:30 a.m., he said.Up and at it.Australia is staring at an early Rugby World Cup exit after its surprise loss to Fiji on Sunday put it out of the quarterfinal places in Pool C, with possibly an even tougher meeting with pool leader Wales next.Before knuckling down to the next challenge, scrumhalf Tate McDermott said there was a brutally honest talk among the players following the loss to the Fijians in Saint-Etienne, which was the Wallabies’ sixth defeat in seven games since Jones returned from England for a second spell in charge of his home country late last year.“The leadership group took the boys aside and we had a couple of honest admissions, around boys putting their hand up and (...

More DC kids will have access to healthy foods as ‘food pharmacy’ expands

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:52 GMT

Many kids in D.C. don’t have access to healthy fruits and vegetables. But a program that’s trying to change that is now expanding.It’s run by the Capital Area Food Bank, and it allows doctors to “prescribe” fruits and vegetables to families that are not getting enough healthy foods in their diets.That’s sometimes the case in D.C. because people don’t have access to healthy food in their neighborhood. Through the program, families can pick up groceries recommended by their physician at a “food pharmacy” located at the their doctor’s office after appointments.Amerigroup is donating $450,000 to expand the program says plan president, Adrian Jordan.“This will feed an additional 150 families over about 3 years,” Jordan said.The donation more than doubles the number of family’s who can be helped, which right now is about 120.Jordan says the great thing about the program is that families can tailor what they receive. For example, if a child really likes oranges or kiwis, ...

Stanford says it will return all gifts from FTX following suit against Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:52 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Following a lawsuit against FTX Trading founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents alleging that Stanford University received millions of dollars in donations from the now-collapsed cryptocurrency exchange, the school says it will return the funds of all gifts collected from FTX and related companies.Lawyers for FTX on Monday accused Allan Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried of exploiting their influence over their son to siphon millions from the company, while spending lavishly on a luxury home as well as funneling contributions to “pet causes” — and Stanford University.The suit claims that Bankman, who is a Stanford law professor and expert in tax law, directed more than $5.5 million in charitable contributions from FTX to the university — in what the complaint describes as “naked self-dealing” in an attempt to “curry favor with and enrich his employer at the FTX Group’s expense.”In a statement sent to The Associated Press on Wednesday, a university spokesperson said t...

Trump’s New York hush-money criminal trial could overlap with state’s presidential primary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed a bill setting the state’s presidential primary for April 2, potentially putting former President Donald Trump on the ballot as he stands trial in Manhattan for a hush-money criminal case.The new primary date could add a new layer to an increasingly chaotic calendar for Trump next year, as the Republican frontrunner attempts to navigate court cases in multiple states while he seeks a return to the White House. His New York trial is set to begin on March 25, and though the date could change, it may set up an extraordinary scenario in which the former president might find himself in court as Republican voters in the state are picking their next presidential candidate. Trump became the first former U.S. president in history to face criminal charges when he was indicted this year on charges in New York state stemming from hush money payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to bury allegations of extramarital s...

Movie Review: An immigrant teen who wants to fit in enters a nightmare in ‘It Lives Inside’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:52 GMT

A beautiful Indian American teen, Samidha (Megan Suri), just wants to fit in with her suburban classmates in the new horror “ It Lives Inside.” But there’s a demon at large and it’s not hormones or puberty — it’s a literal monster that will maim and kill you and anyone who tries to help in this grisly, if imperfect, metaphor for the immigrant experience.It’s the feature debut of Bishal Dutta, who co-wrote the film with Ashish Mehta, and crafts an effectively menacing PG-13 rated nail-biter centered around the interesting and conflicting dynamics of an Indian American family. The mom, Poorna (Neeru Bajwa) is determined to keep up with the traditions of the country they left behind. Samidha – sorry, Sam — would rather not, which her dad supports, in theory. She shaves her arms in the morning and posts a Kardashian-level selfie with a carefully chosen filter. She “forgets” the lunch her mother has packed her. She resents the Indian customs and holidays that prevent her from hangi...

Stock market today: Wall Street stays mixed, bond yields spike after Fed updates rate outlook

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:52 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks was mixed and Treasury yields snapped higher after the Federal Reserve pulled back on its estimates of how much it expected to cut interest rates next year. The central bank kept its benchmark rate intact Wednesday, as expected, but it also said it now projects just a half a percentage point of cuts next year. In June, it had expected a full percentage point. The Fed has been aggressively raising interest rates for more than a year to fight inflation. The S&P 500 was 0.1% lower after the announcement. The yield on the two-year Treasury note spiked to 5.13%. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting Wednesday as Wall Street waits to see the Federal Reserve’s latest forecasts for where interest rates may be heading.The S&P 500 was 0.2% higher in afternoon trading, continuing a quiet run this week where markets have made few big moves ahead of the Fed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 202 p...

Por segunda vez, la Reserva Federal deja sin cambios las tasas de interés en EEUU

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:52 GMT

La Reserva Federal dejó sin cambios las tasas de interés en Estados Unidos este miércoles mientras espera ver si su serie histórica de aumentos de los últimos 18 meses permitirá controlar la inflación.El banco central dejó su principal tasa en el rango del 5.25% al 5.50%, citando un alivio de las condiciones económicas, al tiempo que reconoció que la inflación sigue siendo superior a su objetivo del 2%.La Reserva Federal había elevado las tasas de interés a un ritmo históricamente rápido, ya que aumentó su tasa principal en 11 reuniones consecutivas desde marzo del año pasado hasta su reunión de julio. La Reserva Federal parece estar inclinada a no modificar las tasas de interés esta semana La inflación se situó en 3.2% en julio, en una señal de que los altos precios persistirán Lo hizo para tratar de controlar la inflación, cuando los precios al consumidor en Estados Unidos comenzaron a dispararse a fines de 2021 y alcanzaron máx...

'You couldn't have scripted this': Sunglass company founder talks about Coach Prime

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:52 GMT

SAN DIEGO (KSWB) -- Deion Sanders, also known as Coach Prime, has taken college football by storm this year as head coach of the University of Colorado Boulder.The polarizing former NFL star is not afraid to let others know what's on his mind both on and off the field. Deion Sanders makes most of rival coach’s comments about sunglasses and hat But did you know that Sanders' wardrobe is catching the eyes across the country? Sanders' shades are actually from a sunglasses and eyewear store called Blenders in San Diego."This has been the craziest week of my life, hands down," said Chase Fisher, founder and CEO of Blenders, during an interview with FOX 5. "I feel like I've been shot out of a cannon and like landed in this new universe with all of these new opportunities, it's unbelievable."Prior to Colorado's dramatic win over Colorado State in an intense rivalry game on Saturday, Colorado State head football coach Jay Norvell took a shot at Sanders, saying he (Norvell) talks to adults...

Colorado Oktoberfest and fall beers to try this season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Coloradans love beer, and the Mile High City is one of the top cities in the U.S. when it comes to craft beer. One benefit of cooler weather on the way is the beer varieties it brings to Colorado's many breweries, like Oktoberfest lagers, pumpkin spice beers and apple pie sour ales. Top spots to drink local hard cider around Denver Here are some Oktoberfest and fall-flavored beers brewed here in Colorado, a majority of which will be available at the Great American Beer Festival this weekend.Local Oktoberfest beersWibby Brewing: Wibtoberfest, ABV 5.4%Upslope Brewing Company: Oktoberfest Fesbier Lager, ABV 5.5%Telluride Brewing Company: Oktoberfish, ABV 6.2%Ska Brewing Company: Oktoberfest, ABV 6.1%Rock Bottom Brewery: Rocktoberfest, ABV 6.1%Old 121 Brewhouse: Oktoberfest, ABV 6.2%Mythmaker Brewing: Oktoberfest, ABV 5.8% Lone Tree Brewing Company: Oktoberfest, ABV 5.6%Living the Dream Brewing Company: Oktoberfest, ABV 5.9%Left Hand Brewing Company: Oktoberfest,...

Coast Guard offloads over $160 million worth of cocaine in Miami

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:52 GMT

The crew of United States Coast Guard Cutter Confidence offloaded more than 12,100 pounds of cocaine worth more than $160 million in Miami, Tuesday.Officials said the USCG and partner agency crews interdicted the illegal drugs during nine separate cases in the international waters of the Caribbean Sea.  “Our team worked extremely hard, day-in and day-out, to stop illicit narcotics from reaching the United States,” said Cmdr. Thomas Martin, commanding officer of Confidence. “I am honored to serve with such a proficient crew and share in their success.” Courtesy United States Coast GuardCourtesy United States Coast GuardThe following assets and agencies were involved in the multiple interdictions: USCG Cutter Confidence (WMEC 619) USCG Cutter Valiant (WMEC 621) USCG Tactical Law Enforcement Team – Pacific  Royal Netherlands Navy Ship HNLMS Groningen (P843) Royal British Navy Ship HMS Dauntless (D33) U.S. Customs and Border Protection,...