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Zawya
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
The Booker Washington Institute (BWI) automotive students restore and donate vehicle to enhance hands-on training
Senior automotive students at the Booker Washington Institute (BWI) have restored and donated a fully functional vehicle to their department, strengthening hands-on training for future students. As part of their final project, the class raised $800, purchased a non-running car, and successfully repaired it over four months, showcasing practical skills, teamwork, and leadership. The project complements an existing training vehicle previously donated by the European Union (EU) through the Youth Rising project, addressing a major gap in practical resources. With 42 students in the senior automotive class, one vehicle was insufficient to provide adequate hands-on training. The student-led initiative to acquire and restore an additional car significantly boosts the department's capacity to deliver real-world technical skills. 'As senior students, we are expected to leave behind a meaningful project as our legacy,' said Julie M. Soe, a member of the class. 'We came together, discussed our options, and decided to buy and repair a vehicle. It wasn't easy. The car had major issues with the engine, lights, oil system, and brakes. But we stayed focused, worked as a team, and today we're proud to hand it over to the department.' 'During our first year, we had no proper workshop and worked outside in the sun,' added Samuel P. Borbor, senior student and chair of the class project committee. 'Now, with EU support, we have a workshop, tools, and a brand-new vehicle. This motivated us to take on our own project. Having two vehicles instead of one makes a huge difference. It allows us to actually practice what we learn, and I even got to use the electronic fault scanning machine for the first time.' Instructors praised the students for their initiative and commitment. 'The confidence I had in these students has been fully justified,' said John Charlie, an automotive instructor at BWI. 'Seeing them select, plan, and execute this project on a live engine is a dream come true. It shows they are ready for the industry.' 'This project clearly demonstrated teamwork, problem-solving, and responsibility, qualities every good technician needs,' added Worlubah Mulbah, another instructor. 'Their cooperation and willingness to share ideas were impressive.' Since 2018, the European Union (EU), through its Youth Rising project implemented by UNIDO, has supported Liberia's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector. The project focuses on renovating facilities, training instructors, providing tools and equipment, and updating curricula to deliver high-quality, market-relevant technical education. At BWI, this support included renovated workshops, new training vehicle, modern hand tools/equipment, and electronic diagnostic equipment, creating a strong foundation for practical learning. With this additional student-restored vehicle, BWI's automotive department is now better equipped to prepare graduates for the job market. Instructors plan to replicate similar student-led projects with future classes, ensuring continuous improvement of hands-on learning and fostering a culture of initiative and innovation among Liberia's future technicians. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Yahoo
Kansas City man arrested, charged after high-speed boat chase at Lake of the Ozarks
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City man was arrested and charged after investigators say he threw a woman off a boat at the Lake of the Ozarks, leading to a high-speed boat chase with Missouri State troopers Saturday night. According to online court records, Loren Peters is facing five charges, including one count of felony aggravated fleeing a stop or detention, one count of misdemeanor for BWI, one county of not displaying navigation lights, one count of registration of a vessel, and one count of operating a motorboat in a careless or imprudent manner. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV Initial reporting from the MSHP states that at about 8:20 p.m. Saturday, Troop F was made aware of a man throwing a woman off a boat in Davey Hollow Cove at Lake of the Ozarks. While on their way to the scene, Water Patrol Division troopers saw Peters' boat, an orange 2023 Hayaari Marine H44Z, at the 10-mile mark of the main channel. Troopers then drove their boat over to talk to Peters, but he sped away, leading to a high-speed chase. The pursuit came to an end when Peters entered Mill Creek Cove and left the boat at a dock near Walleye Drive, and ran away on foot. Court records said he fled through a neighborhood into the woods; however, he was eventually taken into custody by troopers just before 8:45 p.m. Two men charged after shooting into downtown Kansas City apartment complex According to court documents, Peters' speech was delayed, his eyes were bloodshot and he smelled strongly of alcohol. Troopers then asked if he would take a Preliminary Breath Test and/or a chemical test of his breath, but he refused. Following further investigations, court records said an open alcoholic drink was found near the driver's seat of the boat. Peters was taken into custody at the Morgan County jail Saturday night, but he bonded out the following day. His first court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
30-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
4 Bills games named among 'most watchable' during 2025 NFL season
Since the Buffalo Bills have climbed to the top of power ranking charts throughout the NFL world over the past few years, Because of that, a lot of eyes are attracted to Buffalo when the Bills are playing, especially when their foe in certain games are just as talented. This is reflected in the way Buffalo's schedule is pieced together with multiple prime-time games. has furthered this logic as well. recently examined the most watchable games on the 2025 schedule. Using their BWI (Bookies Watchable Index), four Bills contests next season land on the top-25 most-watchable list. Here's all four of those Bills games: 22. Bengals at Bills (Week 14) BWI index: 54.7. 5. Chiefs at Bills (Week 5) BWI index: 64.5. 4. Ravens at Bills (Week 1) BWI index: 65.625. 3. Eagles at Bills (Week 17) BWI index: 66.75.
USA Today
28-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Bears have two of the least watchable games in 2025
The Chicago Bears are gearing up for an exciting 2025 season, but there will be no shortage of challenges given their second-most difficult strength of schedule that features slates against the AFC North, NFC East and two contests agains the rest of the NFC North. recently examined the most and least watchable games on the 2025 schedule. And while the Bears didn't have any games make the most-watchable list, they had two contests on the least-watchable list -- the Bears' Week 10 game against the New York Giants and Chicago's Week 15 contest against the Cleveland Browns. Using their BWI (Bookies Watchable Index), the Bears-Browns game received a a score of 30.7 while Chicago's least watchable game is against the Giants (30.35). While there's plenty of excitement surrounding the Bears heading into 2025, due in large part to the duo of Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams, the same can't be said for their opponents on this list, New York and Cleveland. The Giants finished with a 3-14 record, which earned them the fourth overall selection in edge rusher Abdul Carter. Meanwhile, the Browns are also coming off a 3-14 campaign, where they landed defensive tackle Mason Graham at fifth overall. Both teams have questions, particularly at the quarterback position, while expectations are high for Williams in Year 2. While the Bears have one of the most difficult schedules in the league, including games against the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles, there are some winnable games on the schedule that should help make head coach Ben Johnson's first year a success. Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
CBS News
26-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Jim Obergefell, whose Maryland same-sex marriage led to Supreme Court legalization, warns ruling "is not safe"
Ten years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, and the case began with a couple who got married on the tarmac at BWI Airport. WJZ Investigator Mike Hellgren spoke to the lead plaintiff, Jim Obergefel,l a decade after the ruling. He says marriage equality is under attack. Supreme Court decision day On June 26, 2015, people camped outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., waiting for the ruling that could change history. And it did. In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, and the case began with a couple who got married on the tarmac at BWI Airport. CBS News Baltimore When my case number was read, I just jumped up in my seat a little bit and immediately started crying," Obergefell told CBS News moments after the decision. In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, and the case began with a couple who got married on the tarmac at BWI Airport. CBS News A decade later, Obergefell spoke candidly about the impact. "I think about the families that have formed, the people who have been able to say, 'I love you, I choose you. I will love, honor and protect you,'" he said. "And I think about the kids who have a future where, before, they might not have seen one for themselves. I think about a young woman in Tennessee who told me that if it weren't for Obergefell v. Hodges – if it weren't for that marriage equality decision – she would have committed suicide." His comments come as the Trump administration recently announced the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline will end its line dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth by July 17. Married at BWI Airport The road to equality began at BWI Marshall Airport more than two years earlier when Obergefell and his longtime partner, John Arthur, got married on a medical jet on the tarmac in Anne Arundel County. In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, and the case began with a couple who got married on the tarmac at BWI Airport. Jim Obergefell At the time, Arthur was in the last stages of ALS. Friends paid $14,000 to charter the plane. "The nurse and the two pilots left the airplane so we could have some privacy, and with John's Aunt Paulette officiating, we got to say, 'I thee wed,' and that's all we wanted to do," Obergefell said. "We just wanted to get married. We wanted to exist in the eyes of our government, and we wanted John to die a married man." While there were other states that recognized same-sex marriage at that time, they came to Maryland for one simple reason. "Maryland was the only state that did not require both of us to appear in person to apply for a marriage license. And for me, that really helped keep John at home safe and comfortable. I could go by myself to get the marriage license. I did not have to take John with me at that point. We did not have to find a place to stay overnight or anything else. I could get that marriage license, and then, all John and I would have to do is get to Maryland for the ceremony," Obergefell said. In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, and the case began with a couple who got married on the tarmac at BWI Airport. Jim Obergefell Battle at home The couple soon discovered another problem after a civil rights attorney in their home state read about their marriage and reached out to them. "He came to our home with a blank Ohio death certificate, and he said, 'Do you guys understand? When John dies, his last record as a person—his death certificate—will be wrong because of the Ohio state-level Defense of Marriage Act. The state will completely disregard your lawful marriage in Maryland, and when they fill this out, they will say John was unmarried at the time he died, and Jim, your name will not be there as his surviving spouse.'" Obergefell and Arthur sued. "Eleven days after we got married, I was in court for the hearing on our case, and that very same day, federal Judge Timothy Black ruled in our favor and said, 'Ohio, when John dies, you must complete his death certificate correctly,'" Obergefell said. Ohio then appealed and won a victory, Obergefell recalled, "setting us up for our appeal to the Supreme Court, and Ohio fought that all the way to the Supreme Court." His husband died before seeing their victory in Washington, D.C. In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, and the case began with a couple who got married on the tarmac at BWI Airport. Jim Obergefell Remembering John Arthur Hellgren asked what Obergefell wants the public to remember about his late husband. "When we decided to file our lawsuit, he gave me his ok to take time away from him. He was dying of ALS, and he was in at-home hospice care fully bedridden, and he knew doing this—filing a lawsuit—would take me away from him, but it was important for him—to him—for us to exist, so he gave me his permission to take time away to fight this fight," he said. Obergefell described Arthur as charming, funny and generous. "He just was one of those people who would walk into a room filled with others—people he'd never met—and by the time he left that room, he had talked to every single person, he charmed them beyond compare," Obergefell said. "And he just was so funny. I mean, we still laugh, friends and I. We still laugh about some of the things John would say, and I was fortunate enough to meet him, to fall in love with him and to have him love me back." In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, and the case began with a couple who got married on the tarmac at BWI Airport. Jim Obergefell "Marriage is not Safe" Obergefell is still fighting. Some conservative justices have called for the nation's highest court to review the landmark marriage decision. "We've had two Supreme Court justices point blank say they want to overturn Obergefell, so no one should think marriage is safe. We have state legislatures passing resolutions calling on the Supreme Court to overturn marriage equality. We have religious organizations doing the same thing," Obergefell said. "Marriage is not safe, and I think anyone who says it is, I think they're fooling themselves." Earlier this month, the Southern Baptist Convention voted to fight to overturn Obergefell's case no matter how long it takes. "It just makes me angry, and I simply don't understand it. Our marriages don't harm anyone else," Obergefell said. "We absolutely cannot assume marriage is settled law. People thought that about abortion rights, and after 49 years, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. So, if a right that people enjoyed for 49 years can be overturned by this court, a right we are just coming up on 10 years of having is at risk." Still, he has hope for the future—and no regrets about being the face of the case that legalized same-sex marriage. "I can't think of a single thing I would do differently," Obergefell said. "John and I reacted to a situation we found ourselves in. We made a decision—a decision we had never once in our lives considered—but it was the right decision." Obergefell said there is "power in hope." "We need to find hope these days, because there are a lot of reasons for us to feel disheartened, to feel afraid. And we need that hope," he told Hellgren. "And for anyone out there who is feeling discouraged or afraid, terrified, I understand. I get it. I'm there with you but just know that I and millions of other people are continuing the fight to make things better for others." Ruling Resonates Even today, Obergefell said the words of the ruling in his favor resonate. "That last page of the decision is something that I know by heart. I joke that it feels like there's a law that was passed that said that last page must be included in every queer marriage ceremony—and also a lot of straight marriage ceremonies. And it's a beautiful piece of writing, and what I love about it is, it talks to what marriage means and why it's important to people." He is referring to what Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote in his 5-4 majority opinion, "No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice and family. In forming a marital union, two people become something greater than once they were. As some of the petitioners in these cases demonstrate, marriage embodies a love that may endure even past death. It would misunderstand these men and women to say they disrespect the idea of marriage. Their plea is that they do respect it, respect it so deeply that they seek to find its fulfillment for themselves. Their hope is not to be condemned to live in loneliness, excluded from one of civilization's oldest institutions. They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law. The Constitution grants them that right." Marriage equality in Maryland Maryland legalized same-sex marriage in January 2013 after a statewide referendum. The fight for equality began long before that vote. Pioneering couple Gita Deane and Lisa Polyak filed a lawsuit a decade earlier. While they were unsuccessful before Maryland's highest court at the time, their legal battle laid the groundwork. The couple recently spoke to WJZ about their journey. "I think we were on an education and awareness campaign in this state," Deane said. "I think it's important for people to see that we are their neighbors. Our children are in their schools. Their own children might be LGBT, and the fear needs to go away. We can all link arms and move forward together."
