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Harvard is getting scrutinized for legacy admissions. What does this mean for Stanford and other California colleges?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:45:33 GMT

There’s a new front for America’s heated battle over race in college admissions: Is it legal for schools to give preference to the children of alumni and wealthy donors?The question took on urgency this past week for many of the country’s elite private universities, including Stanford and USC, after the U.S. Department of Education launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard’s legacy admissions policies following a complaint that the practice favors White and wealthy applicants.While the investigation is focused on the Ivy League campus, the results are likely to impact other private universities that employ legacy policies, including Stanford and Santa Clara University. The twist comes a month after the Supreme Court jolted universities across the country by outlawing the use of affirmative action in choosing students in a ruling that critics say harmed Black and Latino applicants who for generations have been disadvantaged in the college admissions g...

A giant flashing ‘X’ was installed atop the SF headquarters following Twitter’s rebrand. A city complaint followed.

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:45:33 GMT

San Francisco  — In a complaint, the city of San Francisco says they have visited the headquarters of the company formerly known as Twitter twice since Friday regarding the new flashing “X” sign on top of the building.According to the complaint, a notice of violation (NOV) was issued for work without a permit for the new sign that adorns the building where the social media platform’s headquarters is located.Owner Elon Musk rebranded Twitter and its iconic bird logo as X last week, as CNN previously reported. He tweeted video of the building with the new flashing “X” logo on Saturday saying, “Our HQ in San Francisco tonight.”“NOV issued for work without permit. Site visited by MH and spoke with Tweeter (sic) representatives and Building maintenance engineer representatives. I explained BID’s complaint investigation process and requested access to roof area. Tweeter (sic) representative decline to provide access but did explain that the structure is a temporary lighted sign for an eve...

A massive $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot is up for grabs in Tuesday’s drawing

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:45:33 GMT

By Nouran Salahieh | CNNOne lucky winner could nab a massive $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot that’s up for grabs in Tuesday night’s drawing.If won, the mammoth jackpot would equal the fourth-largest prize in Mega Millions’ history, the lottery said in a news release Saturday.A grand prize winner could choose to spread it in annual payments over 29 years, or take a lump-sum option of an estimated $527.9 million,Mega Millions said.The jackpot soared past a billion dollars after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Friday night. Tuesday’s drawing will be the 30th since the jackpot was last won in New York on April 18, according to Mega Millions.Although no one scored the jackpot Friday, there were still big winners. One ticket sold in Pennsylvania won $5 million by matching the first five numbers and activating the optional Megaplier, which is available in most states with an extra $1 purchase.Another four tickets sold in Arizona, California, New York and Pennsylvania matched th...

Bear cools off in a California pool during heat wave

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:45:33 GMT

By Cheri Mossburg and Zoe Sottile | CNNPolice in Burbank, California, were called over an unexpected visitor having a bear-y good time taking a dip in a neighbor’s pool.Police responded to reports of a bear sighting around 3:30 p.m. PT Friday at the 1300 block of Paseo Redondo, the Burbank Police Department said in a news release. When officers arrived, they found the bear relaxing in a jacuzzi toward the rear of one of the homes, the release said.Shortly after officers arrived, the bear took his leave and “made his way over the wall” and into a tree near the rear of the residence, according to the release. Police monitored the situation with the assistance of the Burbank Animal Shelter and California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the release said.Burbank police also shared an adorable video of the bear cooling off in the water.Related ArticlesCalifornia News | Busting the many myths and misconceptions about birds California News | Outlaw 841: Santa Cru...

99-year old trucking company Yellow shuts down, putting 30,000 out of work

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:45:33 GMT

By Chris Isidore | CNNNew York  — Yellow Corp., a 99-year old trucking company that was once a dominant player in its field, halted operations Sunday and will lay off all 30,000 of its workers.The unionized company has been in a battle with the Teamsters union, which represents about 22,000 drivers and dock workers at the company. Just a week ago the union canceled a threatened strike that had been prompted by the company failing to contribute to its pension and health insurance plans. The union granted the company an extra month to make the required payments.But by midweek last week, the company had stopped picking up freight from its customers and was making deliveries only of freight already in its system, according to both the union and Satish Jindel, a trucking industry consultant.While the union agreed not to go on strike against Yellow, it could not reach an agreement on a new contract with the trucking company, according to a memo sent to local unions Thursday by the Teamste...

Sale closed in Los Gatos: $2.3 million for a two-bedroom home

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:45:33 GMT

16724 Chirco Drive – Google Street ViewA house located in the 16700 block of Chirco Drive in Los Gatos has new owners. The 1,050-square-foot property, built in 1949, was sold on July 10, 2023. The $2,300,000 purchase price works out to $2,190 per square foot. The layout of this single-story home consists of two bedrooms and one bath. Inside, there is a fireplace. Additionally, the home provides a one-car garage, offering a designated parking space and extra storage capacity. The property encompasses a generous 0.3-acre of land, featuring abundant outdoor space and a pool.Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:On Corinne Drive, Los Gatos, in June 2023, a 1,916-square-foot home was sold for $2,050,000, a price per square foot of $1,070. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,173-square-foot home on the 15400 block of Benedict Lane in Los Gatos sold in May 2023, for $2,100,000, a price per square foot of $1,790. The home has 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom.In October 2022, a 1,667...

Un autobús cae por un abismo en una carretera de Perú

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:45:33 GMT

(CNN Español) — Un autobús de la empresa Transporte Especial Cotrina Buss E.I.R.L. se salió de la vía y cayó a un abismo en la provincia peruana de Huancabamba, departamento de Piura, de acuerdo con las investigaciones preliminares.Por el momento, se desconoce el número exacto de víctimas.El vehículo de pasajeros se dirigía de la localidad de San Martín con dirección a Tumbes, ambas en el norte del país.Un bus que iba hacia Tumbes, en el norte de Perú, se salió de la vía y cayó a un abismo. (Crédito: Policía/Agencia Andina)El ente supervisor de los servicios de transporte Terrestre en el Perú (SUTRAN) lamentó la pérdida de vidas humanas en el accidente y agregó que “la Sutran continúa con las investigaciones establecidas en el marco de sus competencias, y las coordinaciones con las instituciones involucradas a fin de determinar las responsabilidades del caso”.Agregó que el autobús accidentado contaba con el Seguro Obligatorio contra Accidentes de Tránsito, Certificado de Inspe...

Silicom: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:45:33 GMT

KFAR-SAVA, Israel (AP) — KFAR-SAVA, Israel (AP) — Silicom Ltd. (SILC) on Monday reported net income of $3.8 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Kfar-Sava, Israel-based company said it had net income of 56 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 66 cents per share.The provider of servers and network computing appliances posted revenue of $38.1 million in the period.For the current quarter ending in September, Silicom said it expects revenue in the range of $30 million to $31 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SILC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SILCSource

ON Semiconductor Corp.: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:45:33 GMT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — ON Semiconductor Corp. (ON) on Monday reported second-quarter earnings of $576.6 million.The Scottsdale, Arizona-based company said it had net income of $1.29 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.33 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 14 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.20 per share.The semiconductor components maker posted revenue of $2.09 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Twelve analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.02 billion.For the current quarter ending in September, ON Semiconductor Corp. expects its per-share earnings to range from $1.27 to $1.41.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $2.1 billion to $2.19 billion for the fiscal third quarter._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Z...

Raso scores twice as co-host Australia advances, knocking Canada out of the Women’s World Cup

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:45:33 GMT

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Haley Raso scored her first career Women’s World Cup goals at just the right time, with a first-half brace in Australia’s 4-0 win over Canada in Monday’s pivotal group-stage finale.The Matildas, who also got goals from Mary Fowler and Steph Catley in the second half, clinched top spot in Group B and a place in the round of 16 at the expense of the Olympic champion.Australia needed a win to guarantee it advanced. Canada needed to avoid defeat to avoid elimination.After missing two group-stage matches with a calf injury sustained on the eve of the tournament, Australia striker Sam Kerr was available on the bench but did not play in the match.In front of a vocal, pro-Australia crowd of 27,706 in Melbourne, Canada became the first reigning Olympic champion to be eliminated in group play in the subsequent Women’s World Cup.Australia’s progression ensured this year’s Women’s World Cup would not be the first without a host nation in the knockout stag...