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From Colorado to Uganda, Far Away Friends connects students who want to make a difference

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:57:15 GMT

In a Lakewood High School math classroom on a late fall afternoon, a handful of teenagers are plotting how they will raise $15,000 to build a preschool in rural Uganda.Between mouthfuls of popcorn and the occasional joke, students discuss that will help bring in money to fund construction of a preschool building at the Global Leaders Primary School in Uganda’s Amolatar District. Currently, preschool students attend class in a shelter outside.The goal might seem ambitious, but it’s entirely achievable, because this after-school club has done it before — in 2015, students raised $15,000 to pay for the primary school’s roof. The primary opened in 2016 and now enrolls 500 students.This is Far Away Friends, a nonprofit organization that works to end generational poverty in rural Uganda through education and community development.Far Away Friends was founded in 2014 by Lakewood High School graduate Jayme Ward and Collines Angwech, who met when Angwech was touring the Uni...

Beavers released into California wild for 1st time in 70 years

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:57:15 GMT

(KRON) -- A family of seven beavers is thriving this December after spending their first two months exploring the wilderness of Plumas County. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife's October beaver release marked the first time in seven decades that the department released beavers into the wild."The new family group of beavers join a single resident beaver in the valley with the ultimate objective of re-establishing a breeding population that will maintain the mountain meadow ecosystem, its processes, and the habitat it provides for numerous other species," state wildlife officials wrote. Two of the yearling beaver kits hitch a ride on the back and tail of one of the larger beavers in Plumas County, California on October 18, 2023. (CDFW Photo/Travis VanZant)The phrase "busy as a beaver" stems from the species' hard work ethic and building skills. Those skills greatly benefit California's landscapes and wildfire resilience, CDFW officials said.Humans have spent millions of d...

Walters: California labor laws’ unintended consequences

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:57:15 GMT

When federal government and state governments passed laws governing wages, working hours and other workplace conditions prior to World War II, agricultural labor was exempted.Many years later, after the 40-hour work week became standard, California’s Industrial Welfare Commission decreed that farmworkers could work up to 10 hours a day or six days a week before overtime pay kicked in.In 2016, however, years of lobbying by unions and other groups finally paid off when the Legislature decreed that the eight-hour day and 40-hour work week for agricultural labor would be phased in. Then-Gov. Jerry Brown signed the legislation, Assembly Bill 1066, despite warnings from farm groups that it would disrupt their industry.Recently, the University of California’s Cooperative Extension branch, which researches agricultural issues, released a study indicating that having a 40-hour work week has not been as beneficial to farmworkers as its sponsors promised.Alexandra Hill, an assistant professor ...

49ers report card: Clutch moments in Washington deliver win, No. 1 seed

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:57:15 GMT

LANDOVER, Md. – Here is how the 49ers (12-4) graded in Sunday’s 27-10 win over the host Washington Commanders to help secure the No. 1 seed for the upcoming NFC playoffs:PASS OFFENSE: ABrock Purdy rebounded from his career-worst outing on Christmas (four interceptions) and delivered a turnover-free outing that finished strong. He was 22-of-28 for 230 yards with touchdown passes to Deebo Samuel (2 yards; first-quarter shovel pass) and Brandon Aiyuk (17 yards; fourth-quarter improv theater). Purdy’s 4,280 yards this season thus catapulted him past Steve Young (4,170) and Jeff Garcia (4,278) for the most in a 49ers season. Purdy’s 31 touchdown passes are tied for fourth-most, behind Steve Young (36, 1998; 35, 1994) and Jeff Garcia (32, 2001). One more: Purdy’s 124.7 passer rating marked his eighth over 120 this season, which trails only Aaron Rodgers (10, 2020) in NFL history. That is where Purdy’s numbers likely will finish if the 49ers wisely rest him in a Week 18 finale with the Ram...

Madre buscada por matar a 2 de sus hijos arrestada en el Reino Unido, dice la policía

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:57:15 GMT

(CNN) —  Una madre de Colorado sospechosa de matar a dos de sus hijos e intentar matar a un tercero fue arrestada en el Reino Unido, según la policía local.Las autoridades emitieron una orden de arresto contra Kimberlee Singler por cargos de asesinato e intento de asesinato después de que su hijo de 7 años y su hija de 9 años fueran encontrados muertos en una casa y su hija de 11 años fuera enviada al hospital, informó CNN.Singler fue arrestada “sin incidentes” en un lugar no identificado en el Reino Unido el sábado, según el Departamento de Policía de Colorado Springs.“Los detectives de la unidad de homicidios del Departamento de Policía de Colorado Springs continúan trabajando estrechamente con múltiples agencias policiales para llevar a cabo la investigación en curso”, dice el comunicado.El departamento dijo que se dará a conocer más información sobre el arresto en una conferencia de prensa en una fecha posterior.La policía acudió originalmente a la casa de Sing...

What fast food restaurants will be open for New Year's Day this year?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:57:15 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — Whether you need a quick bite before heading to your New Year's Eve party, or a wake-me-up on New Year's Day, you'll have a few options. Here's a look at the restaurants that will be open for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.Before we jump into the list, it's worth noting that hours may vary by location for all chains — you'll want to call ahead or check online before heading out to your restaurant. Arby's: The restaurant chain warns on its website that holidays may impact hours at your local Arby’s. They recommend calling your location for details.Burger King: Hours may vary by franchised location, a Burger King spokesperson tells Nexstar. You can find local restaurant hours here. Chick-fil-A: Since New Year's Eve falls on a Sunday this year, Chick-fil-A will be closed. Restaurants will be open for New Year's Day, but hours may be limited, the company says. Federal officials plan to announce 2024 cuts along the Colorado River. Here’s what to expect Chipotle...

Powerball jackpot grows to an estimated $810 million tonight after no weekend winner

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:57:15 GMT

(CNN) — The Powerball jackpot has jumped into the New Year, swelling to an estimated $810 million after the final drawing of 2023 yielded no grand prize winners Saturday night.The big prize will be up for grabs Monday night, and if won, the lucky player will have the option to start the new year with a lump-sum payment of an estimated $408.9 million, according to Powerball.The winning numbers in Saturday’s drawing were white balls 10, 11, 26, 27, 34 and red Powerball 7. The Power Play multiplier was 4X.While no one nabbed the jackpot, several tickets matched the first five numbers to win big prizes.Tickets in Colorado, New York, Ohio, South Carolina and Tennessee won $1 million each. Another two tickets, sold in Texas and West Virginia, won $2 million prizes because their player included the Power Play feature, according to Powerball’s website.The last time the jackpot was won was on October 11, when a ticket from California scored a staggering $1.76 billion. The ticket was sold at ...

Happy New Year!

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:57:15 GMT

Starting off with patchy areas of fog and smoke infused from the fireworks shows last night. Visibility has been poor especially around inland locations.A chilly high pressure area remains in charge providing clear skies, light winds and helping temperatures go down into the 40’s and 50’s.Today will feature bright sunshine like Sunday. However, mid to high level clouds are set to increase on Tuesday and Wednesday due to nearby fronts. They will be limited with moisture, so only an isolated shower possible with the second front on Thursday. Another one crosses through Sunday (maybe wetter?).As far as temperatures are concerned, there will be some ups and downs, but not as significant as the cold air we are currently experiencing.Have a wonderful New Year South Florida! Vivian GonzalezMeteorologist, AMS Certified WSVN Channel 7

Neighbor saves family from SW Miami-Dade house fire

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:57:15 GMT

A quick-thinking neighbor is a hero after rescuing a family from a devastating house fire. Just before 2:30 a.m. Tuesday along the 4500 block of Southwest 128th Place, firefighters rushed to the scene as flames engulfed the residence, stemming from the roof upon their arrival. The heroic intervention of a neighbor prevented what could have been a tragic outcome for the family residing inside.Stacey Ellis, one of the family members, credited the lifesaving act. “We were all in the bed and I was kind of in and out of sleep,” he said. “I was watching television when someone came knocking at the door and I knew it wasn’t a normal knock, so I ran to the door an opened the door. A neighbor showed us where the house was on fire — on the north end of the house.” Ellis expressed gratitude for the neighbor who alerted them, ultimately sparing their lives from the flames.Live footage of the home reveals the extent of the damage, rendering the house unlivable...

Police investigating fatal New Year’s Day shooting in Dorchester

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:57:15 GMT

Police are investigating an early morning shooting in Dorchester that left a man dead, police said.Officers responding to a reported shooting in the area of 34 High St. around 5:30 a.m. found the man suffering from life-threatening injuries and pronounced him dead at the scene, according to Boston police.His name has not been released.No additional information was immediately available.Anyone with information is asked to call the Boston Police Homicide Unit ay 617-343-4470.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.