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Pandemic learning loss highlights importance of summer programs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:44 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- School districts and students across the country continue to grapple with the impacts COVID-19 had on the educational experience.“I’m more of an in-person [learner], with paper and pencil and all that," said 17-year old Arianah Moore, "and over the computer, it just wasn’t the same.” Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “I missed out on a lot of my friends and social life because of quarantine, and by the time COVID ended, I never got to see my friends again because I moved schools," explained 15-year-old Kamryn Washington, "so I feel like it ruined everything.”Moore and Washington aren't alone. The effects of the pandemic on students and schools recently prompted New York State to announce millions of dollars in grants to address the mental health impacts and learning loss that happened due to COVID-19.Summertime can add another layer of challenges for students who are already struggling. Dr. Khaitsa Wasiyo...

Broncos safety Justin Simmons dealing with groin injury, coach Sean Payton says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:44 GMT

Broncos safety Justin Simmons is dealing with a groin strain and didn’t practice Monday, head coach Sean Payton confirmed after practice.The veteran defensive back was limited Saturday and did only light conditioning work on the side field Monday.Payton didn’t provide a timeline on when Simmons might be back on the field but said the team will be “smart” about his workload going forward.The coach indicated Simmons will be out long enough to get a look at other safeties on the roster, which would likely include Friday night in the preseason opener against Arizona.“He’s a veteran player and a great communicator. He’s someone that’s always in the right spot, he’s savvy, he’s smart,” Payton said. “Some other younger guys will step in. … We’ll be smart with him and eventually get him back, but in the meantime other guys will get the chance to get in and get some reps.“When you lose someone with his experience but also his football IQ, his football IQ is pretty rare.”Outside linebacker Aa...

Kiszla vs. Gabriel: Can Broncos edge rushers Frank Clark and Randy Gregory combine for 20 sacks?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:44 GMT

Kiz: Can quarterback Russell Wilson handle the truth? Ending the Broncos’ long playoff drought isn’t about him. Not really. Yes, Wilson needs to be competent. But it’s a dominant defense that will return Denver to the Super Bowl hunt. And this D is very good. It can’t be truly dominant, however, without a great pass rush. That’s essential in the AFC West, where Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes rules. So can Frank Clark and Randy Gregory get the job done? What’s the chance that these two edge-rushers combine for 20 sacks?Take Our Poll(function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://www.denverpost.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader'));Gabriel: They’ll have a chance if they combine for 30 game...

Orange County man gets life in prison for shooting man, leaving him to drown in Pacific

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:44 GMT

An Orange County man was sentenced to life in federal prison Monday for shooting a man who owed him money and leaving him to drown in the Pacific Ocean, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.Hoang Xuan Le, a Fountain Valley man also known as “Wayne” or “Wangsta,” faced the mandatory life sentence after he pleaded guilty or was convicted of multiple charges — including murder — in December 2021 and February 2022. Orange County woman gets more than 2 decades in prison for murder, lying to investigators With the help of 43-year-old Sheila Marie Ritze of San Juan Capistrano, Le took the victim — identified only as Dao — out on Ritze's boat in October 2019, ostensibly for a lobster-fishing trip.Instead, Le, 42, shot Dao and left him to drown off the coast of Dana Point Harbor. His body was found floating the next day with visible bullet and blunt force trauma wounds. O.C. man, woman charged with murder for 2019 slaying of man dumped overboard into Pacific Ocean Ritze was convic...

Use this website to delete your old accounts fast

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:44 GMT

Apps are great for doing things on our phones and tablets, but sometimes websites can still be useful for certain tasks. Here are some handy websites to bookmark for converting files, editing photos quickly, and more.Follow Rich on Instagram for more tech tips, tricks and useful info!First up, need to convert a file to a different format? Zamzar can handle over 1,100 different file types, including audio, video, documents and more. You can convert two files a day up to 50MB each for free or pay for more conversions. Just upload your file and select the output format you want.Need to share a big file fast? Check out Wormhole.app. You can drag and drop files up to 10 GB and get a shareable link in seconds. Files are end-to-end encrypted for privacy and links last up to 24 hours.Want to resize a picture perfectly for social media? Try PixelHunter.io. Drag and drop a photo and it's instantly resized for over 100 services like Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and more. AI makes sure the most i...

You could win VIP tickets to the Reptile Supershow at the Fairplex in Pomona

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:44 GMT

The Los Angeles Reptile Super Show invites you to get up close and personal with nature this weekend at the Fairplex in Pomona. Learn about some of the world's most interesting creatures and maybe even adopt one of your own. Now, we have an opportunity for you to win tickets to the Reptile Super Show. Text LIZARD to 515151 for your chance to win a family four-pack of VIP tickets to both days of the Reptile Super Show this weekend, August 12th and 13th, at the Fairplex in Pomona. From slithering snakes with friendly faces to shell-dwelling tortoises with comic personalities, the Reptile Super Show has something for everyone. Good luckOr enter using the form below.KTLA's 'short code' is 515151.Having trouble seeing or submitting the entry form? Click or tap here to load the entry form in a new windowKTLA 5 REPTILE SUPER SHOW SWEEPSTAKESAUGUST 2023Official Rules1. Sponsor. This sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) is sponsored by KTLA (“Station”), 5800 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90028 and W...

Networking Gold: How Jessica Killings Built Her Empire on Genuine Friendships

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:44 GMT

In the ever-changing and highly competitive entrepreneurship environment, achieving success goes beyond possessing commercial expertise and introducing revolutionary ideas. Jessica Killings, a prominent figure in business and finance, attributes her amazing accomplishments to an unexpected factor: cultivating genuine and meaningful friendships. In addition to possessing remarkable vision and strategic insight, Jessica has astutely recognized the profound impact of interpersonal relationships, skillfully cultivating a complex network of camaraderie that bolsters her endeavors and propels her achievements to unprecedented levels.In this article, we will examine Jessica Killings’ intriguing narrative more comprehensively and analyze the pragmatic insights that may be derived from her encounters. Her experience serves as evidence of the significant impact of genuine relationships, highlighting the notion that our connections may be a crucial resource in our endeavors to achieve bu...

Chris Harder’s Frello: A Friendly $500 Loan in Minutes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:44 GMT

Unexpected bills and other financial situations pop up often enough in today’s society where it’s become a real challenge for the majority of families.  A modest loan might be a lifesaver when you need extra cash to get through a bad patch.The problem: traditional lending platforms are sluggish, intimidating, and difficult to obtain an approval without a ton of legwork and documentation, particularly for people needing a quick loan. Specifically, Gig-economy employees may have trouble getting the money they need because of these traditional lenders’ stringent rules and documentation.Although payday loans are available, they often have exploitative and discriminatory terms. High-interest rates and hidden fees put borrowers in a trap from which they may find it difficult to ever get out from under.Hence, this novel loan marketplace from Frello is quite handy. As the name suggests, this type of loan offers friendlier, fast and easy access to small amounts of cash, typically up to...

The Time Freedom Blueprint: The Rainmaker Challenge’s Game-changing Approach to eCommerce

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:44 GMT

Photo courtesy of The Rainmaker Family“We wanted to create a space where motivated moms could thrive, not just as business owners, but as balanced individuals. Time is the currency of life, and we firmly believe that mothers should be able to create wealth and financial independence without sacrificing precious moments with their families,” says Stephen Diaz, co-founder of The Rainmaker Family, an innovative online education company dedicated to empowering motivated moms in their pursuit of financial freedom.As the eCommerce industry continues to experience unprecedented growth, with online sales surpassing the $6 trillion mark in 2023, more moms are realizing the essence and financial independence and seeking opportunities to become their own bosses.Led by founders Stephen and Chelsey Diaz, the Rainmaker Challenge has been making waves in the industry, offering a transformative approach to eCommerce that allows mothers to create thriving online brands while reclaiming t...

Man Dies in Speeding Collision on 6th Street [Long Beach, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:44 GMT

63-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Speeding Car Accident on Santiago AvenueLONG BEACH, CA (August 7, 2023) – Late Friday morning, one man was killed in a speeding collision on 6th Street.Police responded to the scene around 10:10 a.m., near Santiago Avenue on July 28th.According to reports, the 63-year-old male driver of a Nissan Rogue was traveling on the wrong side of the road at a high rate of speed.Eventually, the speeding vehicle struck a parked car, ejecting the driver onto the road. Medics arrived and transported the man to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.Following preliminary duties, officers suspect that speed played a factor. However, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. At this time, the identity of the man was not yet released, pending family notification.The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased man who are grieving over the l...