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Business Insider
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
How I survived 14 days in the grueling Army Mountain School
Business Insider's chief video correspondent Graham Flanagan and senior producer Jake Gabbard take you behind the scenes of the latest "Boot Camp" story: covering the US Army Mountain Warfare School in the rugged mountains of Vermont. From battling brutal weather conditions to capturing the intense, high-stakes training soldiers endure, Graham and Jake break down what it took to produce one of the series' most challenging episodes. They dive into the storytelling process, talking about choosing compelling characters and navigating the harsh terrain — all while bringing the unique world of military mountaineering to life on-screen.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
HCC Student Innovation team advances to national finals
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – A trio of Holyoke Community College students is heading to Washington, D.C., next month after their sustainable cooling system project for AI-driven data centers earned them a spot in the finals of a prestigious nationwide innovation competition. Jacob Bissonnette of Holyoke, Anjou Edwards of Westhampton—both business administration majors—and Nora Goncalves, an engineering major from Williamsburg, were selected as one of 12 finalist teams for the 2025 Community College Innovation Challenge. Massachusetts millionaires tax is funding these public schools The annual contest is organized by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in partnership with the National Science Foundation. Their project, titled 'Green Computer Processing – Reducing Data Energy Consumption,' aims to build a closed-loop cooling system designed to recapture lost energy and reduce waste in large-scale computing centers. It was one of only two projects from Massachusetts to reach the final round, alongside a team from Middlesex Community College. 'It's an amazing feeling, because it wasn't just the culmination of all our efforts, but the efforts of everyone who's been supporting us this far – the faculty, our coaches, the whole school helping to put us up,' said Bissonnette. From June 9–12, the team will participate in an 'Innovation Boot Camp' in Washington, where they will receive coaching on business planning, stakeholder engagement, communication strategies, and market dynamics. The boot camp concludes with a student poster session on Capitol Hill with STEM leaders and congressional stakeholders, followed by formal pitch presentations to determine the winning teams. The competition, now in its ninth year, is designed to cultivate entrepreneurial thinking among community college students by challenging them to solve real-world problems using STEM-based approaches. Teams consist of two to four students and a faculty or administrator mentor. 'Congratulations to the 2025 CCIC finalists,' said Walter G. Bumphus, President and CEO of AACC. 'The finalist projects showcase the incredible talent and creativity of the nation's community college students. I am proud to stand with our partners at the National Science Foundation to provide this forum to advance these student leaders as they become our future scientists, entrepreneurs, and engineers, addressing real-world issues and positively impacting our daily lives.' The HCC team is advised by Michele Cabral, professor of accounting at the college. 'The national Community College Innovation Challenge is designed to enable community college students to discover and demonstrate their capacity to use STEM to make a difference in the world and to translate that knowledge into action,' said Cabral. 'Jacob, Anjou, and Nora will be the first group of students ever representing HCC on this national stage.' Holyoke Community College appoints first Latina Chief of Police Bissonnette and Edwards were originally recognized as 'Ultimate Achievers' during HCC's inaugural campus Innovation Challenge last fall. Goncalves joined their team in the spring to prepare for the national contest. Top teams in the challenge will receive cash awards of $3,000 for first place, $2,000 for second, and $1,000 for third, along with access to patent experts to help further develop their ideas. 'Even if we don't make it to the top three, we still get to have this amazing experience and add that to our resumes,' said Bissonnette. 'It's incredible for our professional development.' 'We'll get to network with experts in the field, politicians, and people who know how to get patents,' added Edwards. 'So, if you want to make this business into something more serious, which is our goal, this is the perfect first step.' Other finalist projects in this year's competition addressed a range of issues, including food insecurity, burn treatment, aviation safety, nicotine addiction, neonatal care, fire prevention, and assistive technologies. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kindergarten redshirting sparks debate
CLEVELAND (WJW) — As enrollment deadlines for kindergarten near, many parents are grappling with a tough question: Is their child ready — or should they wait another year? Known as 'redshirting,' the practice of delaying kindergarten entry for children born close to school cutoff dates is gaining attention, especially among families with summer babies. Local police find raccoon with meth pipe in its mouth during arrest 'There is no one-size-fits-all answer,' said Parma City Schools Superintendent Charles Smialek. 'It really is dependent upon the child.' Redshirting, a term originally used in athletics, now describes the choice many parents face when their child's birthday lands near district enrollment deadlines. While some districts require children to be five years old by August 1 to enroll, others, including Parma, extend the deadline to September 30. 'That gives parents more wiggle room,' Smialek explained. 'It's an individual decision, and there's no right answer.' To help families navigate this challenge, some districts are stepping up with programs like Parma's Kindergarten Launch Academy and Boot Camp — early education initiatives designed to ease the transition for both students and parents. Experts like Dr. Emily Mudd, a pediatric psychologist at Cleveland Clinic, emphasize the importance of 'kindergarten readiness' over age alone. 'Kindergarten readiness — that's what I would call it,' said Dr. Mudd. 'It's not just about age. It's about emotional, social, and cognitive development.' $100K scratch-off winner sold at local grocery store And while some kids may thrive jumping into school as soon as possible, others may benefit from waiting a year to gain confidence and maturity. Regardless of the choice, Smialek says the focus is on support. 'We try to support them regardless of what decision they make.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Fox 8 Cleveland WJW.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
DOC answers questions regarding proposed closures, Sen. Dush still seeks answers
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – The Department of Corrections answered some questions regarding the proposed closures of SCI Rockview and Quehanna Boot Camp, but Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) still wants more details. Sen. Dush sent a letter to the DOC in late April asking them for more information in regards to the potential closures. Some of his requests were to see each of the criteria used to determine which institutions to close, the names of the members of the steering committee that recommended the closures and proof that each institution was evaluated equally. He ended the letter by saying if he did not get a response by the end of May 2, he would 'be considering a State Government Committee hearing for the purpose of issuing a subpoena for the information.' According to a press release from Sen. Dush's office, the DOC responded to his letter, saying that some of his questions would be answered in a release, with the remainder being answered by their final report. In response to this, Sen. Dush said he would be 'temporarily suspending' his plans to pursue the subpoena process. PA Attorney General recognizes rehabilitation program graduates The DOC published its responses to common questions they heard at the public hearings online. Some of the responses include disputing the Boot Camp program's recidivism rate, dispelling speculation that a potential closure of SCI Rockview was motivated by a 'sweetheart deal' for land, and explaining why moving inmates would not cause overcrowding. Sen. Dush saw the responses and did not think all his questions were answered. 'There are a number of problems with what they produced,' Dush said. He is still concerned about the potential 'sweetheart deal' at Rockview, saying that he was 'approached by some developers that were interested in acquiring land over there' before the DOC made its recommendation. He also mentioned the now publicly available spreadsheets that include both Quehanna and Rockview's 5-year estimated deferred maintenance capital plan. 'My concern is that they're not telling us or giving us the same report for all the other SCIs so that we can see if, in fact, those other SCIs have greater deferred maintenance costs,' Sen. Dush said. WTAJ asked Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday about how a potential closure could affect rehabilitation services for recovering drug abusers. He says boot camps are a way for people 'to be held accountable,' which he thinks is important. 'Initiatives that hold people accountable, but also give them the tools to be successful in life are absolutely critical for our community, for public safety and for the Commonwealth,' Sunday said. Get the latest news, weather forecasts and sports stories delivered straight to your inbox! Sign up for our newsletters. Dush did not say when he plans to present another list of questions to the DOC, but he does know what he wants from the department now. 'I think it's in the best interest of the department to delay announcing if they're planning on to actually close it,' Dush said. WTAJ reached out to the DOC for comment on Sen. Dush's requests for information and did not receive one. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WTAJ -
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Yahoo
Criminal justice advocates call for changes in Pennsylvania
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Over 500 criminal justice advocates, court officials and state departments attended an annual conference in State College to discuss issues in the criminal justice system and ways to address them. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) Conference held its annual two-day Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB) Conference, and in attendance was the largest gathering of advocates since the conference's inception in 2007. Members of the court justice system, including Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan Sayers, met to discuss what they're seeing in Pennsylvania. This year's conference had a theme of 'From Crisis to Collaboration: Building Resilient Justice Systems,' and worked to address the pressing challenges facing the justice and behavioral health systems. Sayers spoke with WTAJ and said that a lot of the discussions at this year's conference surrounded mental health and drug rehabilitation. 'One of the big things that we're seeing is an increase in mental health, mental health cases and how mental health is usually coinciding with drug addiction. There are different programs and specialty courts around the Commonwealth to deal or to help deal with those items,' Sayers said. Central PA senator sends letter for information on committee that proposed SCI, boot camp closure However, he also noted that Clearfield County is one of the counties that lacks specialty programs for those issues. 'So we don't have those specialty courts in Clearfield County to deal with these things. The hope is, is that, you know, hopefully next year we will get into implementing such programs in Clearfield County,' Sayers added. Since Clearfield doesn't have specific programs, Sayers said that the criminal justice system does the best it can when it's presented with mental health cases. Adding that one thing the county has is the Quehanna Boot Camp. Although the boot camp wasn't talked about during any of the conference's panels, it was still a topic of discussion among the attendees. 'I did have those conversations, and it was a discussion that the boot camp is the only type of program in the Department of Corrections to have what it has,' Sayers added. Sayers previously stated that the boot camp provides prisoners structure, discipline, education and therapeutic techniques in order for them to be successful once released. Adding that the reincarceration rate from the program is just a little over 25%, which is 22% lower than the statewide rate. However, despite the arguments about what the boot camp can provide, it's also facing problems. Currently, it's on the list of possible closures recommended by a committee with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. Sayers added that all those who brought up the possible closure were in agreement that they hope Governor Shapiro will change his mind. During the conference, there were sessions that the PCCD hopes will provide those working in the criminal justice system with tools and strategies to build a more responsive justice system. Here are some of the topics they discussed: Behavioral health screening Risk assessments, Law enforcement collaboration Crisis response strategies Supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
