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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Chuckey Doak student wins $500 for essay on police's use of deadly force
AFTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — A rising sophomore at Chuckey Doak High School won $500 after placing first in the Seventh Annual Federal Court Civics Essay Contest. The United States District Court of Eastern Tennessee held a celebration at the federal courthouse in Knoxville on Tuesday to recognize Gabriella D'Agostino's accomplishment, along with the second and third-place winners. 2 Sullivan Co. deputies pull woman from burning home The civics essay contest was open to high school students attending public and private schools, as well as homeschooled students, in 24 East Tennessee counties. The 2025 essay prompt asked students to research the meaning of the term 'reasonableness' in regard to the Fourth Amendment's prohibition of unreasonable force by law enforcement. Contestants wrote about the factors courts should consider when deciding if an officer's use of deadly force is reasonable. D'Agostino wrote in her essay that deadly force by officers is a necessary, albeit highly consequential, part of law enforcement in the country that must be carefully scrutinized. 'Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that deadly force remains an exceptional response, reserved for situations where there is a genuine, imminent, and severe threat,' D'Agostino wrote in her essay. Second place was awarded $300, and third place received $200. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Indiana high school sports conference facing pressure to end DEI quotas
A legal firm and an activist group are pressuring the Indiana High School Athletics Association (IHSAA) board of directors, urging it to get rid of two DEI quotas for board members. The current criteria for the board's members includes a requirement for two female members and two members who are racial minorities. "The Board of Directors shall be comprised of nineteen board seats. Twelve board seats shall be filled by any qualified individual (open seats), and seven board seats shall be filled by Two (2) qualified female representatives, Two (2) qualified minorities," the policy states. Now, the law firm, Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF), and the activist group, Equal Protection Project (EPP), have sent a letter to the IHSAA board of directors, objecting to this criteria and demanding change. "No one should be denied the opportunity to serve on a public board due to their race or sex. Our Constitution and civil rights law demand that individuals be judged on their character, qualifications, and achievements, not on characteristics they cannot control. IHSAA has a constitutional duty to treat all Board of Director nominees equally under the law," part of the letter reads. "Race- and sex-based quotas like those used by IHSAA perpetuate stereotypes, patronize the qualified, and undermine the ability of other qualified citizens to serve their communities. We strongly urge this Board to reconsider its use of these unconstitutional quotas." Pacific Legal Foundation attorney Laura D'Agostino condemned the IHSAA's criteria. "Public boards should reflect the talents and commitment of all citizens, not arbitrary categories of race or sex. Every individual who wants to step up and serve their community should be encouraged to do so based on what they bring to the table, not held back because of who they are," D'Agostino told Fox News Digital. PLF and EPP ended the letter by providing a deadline of May 30 for the IHSAA to respond with an agreement to remove those two requirements for its board of directors. EPP founder William A. Jacobson suggested further legal steps could be taken if the deadline passes with no agreement. "We hope that IHSAA will do the right thing and voluntarily remedy the discriminatory bylaws provisions, but if it does not, all legal options are on the table," Jacobson told Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital has reached out to the IHSAA for comment. Recent executive orders by President Donald Trump have targeted DEI in both public institutions and the private sector, and many states have passed their own laws to prohibit DEI quotas in taxpayer-funded organizations. Trump's day one executive order, which the GSA is aligning its actions with, directed the federal contracting process to "be streamlined to enhance speed and efficiency, reduce costs, and require Federal contractors and subcontractors to comply with our civil-rights laws." The order also commanded the Office of Federal Contract Compliance to "immediately cease" promoting "diversity" and any encouragement of federal contractors and subcontractors to engage in affirmative action-like efforts that consider race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion or national origin when making hiring decisions. Meanwhile, in Indiana, a state bill authored by Republican Sens. Tyler Johnson and Gary Byrne to outlaw "discrimination" in state education, public employment and licensing settings that is "based on a personal characteristic of the person," was signed by Gov. Mike Braun on May 1. Braun signed an executive order in January to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion in all state agencies and replace it with what he calls "MEI" – merit, excellence and innovation. Under that executive order, government offices cannot use state funds, property or resources to support DEI initiatives or require job candidates to issue DEI statements. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Coinbase Adviser Says This Is What's Driving Bitcoin's Surge Above $100K
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Coinbase Institutional Head of Strategy John D'Agostino sheds light on Bitcoin's recent price action. There may still be more room for the demand for Bitcoin to grow. Standard Chartered digital assets research chief Geoffrey Kendrick has predicted that the asset will soon hit a fresh price record. Bitcoin appears to have regained its mojo. After a turbulent few months, the asset is again back above $100,000, less than 7% below its January price record of nearly $110,000. What has changed? Speaking on CNBC's 'Squawk Box' on Monday, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) Institutional Head of Strategy John D'Agostino said several factors have been driving Bitcoin's performance in recent weeks. Don't Miss: — no wallets, just price speculation and free paper trading to practice different strategies. Grow your IRA or 401(k) with Crypto – . First addressing Bitcoin's performance shortly after the April 2 tariffs shock, he said that the asset decoupled from stocks as investors saw it as an inflationary hedge with a more favorable risk-to-reward potential than gold, which had already experienced a significant rally, reiterating previous remarks to CNBC. Now, D'Agostino told CNBC that Bitcoin's price has another driver: scarcity. He cited recent flows to spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, stating that these investment vehicles had seen roughly $5.5 billion in inflows in the past three weeks. 'Bitcoin miners cannot produce Bitcoin as fast as this overwhelming demand,' he said. Meanwhile, there may still be room for this demand to grow. D'Agostino told CNBC that while Bitcoin ETFs have performed 'absolutely phenomenally,' most wealth managers still do not let their financial advisers recommend them to clients. 'That's like a shoe salesman not being able to recommend Nike,' he said. 'So that's going to change at some point. And I'll sort of leave it to your viewers to determine what happens when that thundering herd of brokers can actually pick up the phone and recommend this ETF.' As of April 30, digital asset-focused investment firm Tephra Digital estimated that $31 trillion in capital on wealth management platforms remained restricted from accessing Bitcoin ETFs. 'Structural constraints are suppressing flows — and creating opportunity. That won't last forever,' the firm said at the time. Trending: New to crypto? on Coinbase. Amid Bitcoin's recent price momentum, Standard Chartered digital assets research chief Geoffrey Kendrick said last week that a fresh Bitcoin all-time high was 'all but assured,' adding that his $120,000 price target for Q2 'may be too low.' Like D'Agostino, Kendrick cited the strong Bitcoin ETF inflows over the past three weeks. He also pointed out that Strategy had ramped up current and future Bitcoin accumulation. The firm has added nearly $2 billion worth of the leading digital asset to its stash in the past month. It has also doubled its capital raise target for Bitcoin accumulation through 2027 to $84 billion. Kendrick also cited New Hampshire's passing of a strategic Bitcoin reserve bill into law, predicting that other states would follow. The law authorizes the state treasurer to invest up to 5% of public funds into digital assets with market capitalizations of at least $500 billion. Currently, only Bitcoin meets that requirement. At last look, Bitcoin is trading at $104,000, up 1% on the day and 10% in the past week. Polymarket bettors have put 52% odds that the asset will hit $110,000 in May. Read Next: A must-have for all crypto enthusiasts: . Hasbro, MGM, and Skechers trust this AI marketing firm — Image: Shutterstock Send To MSN: 0 This article Coinbase Adviser Says This Is What's Driving Bitcoin's Surge Above $100K originally appeared on
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
US News & World Report ranks TTUHSC schools among best for 2025 Graduate School Rankings
Apr. 25—Several graduate programs at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center have been recognized in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School Rankings, reaffirming the university's continued excellence in health sciences education and training. TTUHSC's School of Medicine ranked No. 5 in the Tier 1 Best Medical Schools: Primary Care category, affirming its national leadership in primary care education. The innovative Family Medicine Accelerated Track (FMAT) program, launched in 2010, is a cornerstone of the school's commitment to primary care. The program enables students to earn their degree in three years — at approximately half the cost of the traditional four-year program — while preparing students for critical roles in primary care, a news release said. Additionally, the TTUHSC School of Nursing ranked No. 10 nationally in the Tier 1 Best Midwifery Programs category. TTUHSC's Nurse Midwifery Track emphasizes community-based birth experiences outside of hospital settings. Students receive clinical training alongside experienced midwifery preceptors in birth centers and home environments. Other highlights from the TTUHSC School of Health Professions and the Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy include the following rankings in the Tier 1 category: — #42 in Occupational Therapy (tie)/out of 282 programs — #44 in Pharmacy (tie)/out of 141 programs — #50 in Physical Therapy (tie)/out of 264 programs — #74 in Speech-Language Pathology (tie)/out of 283 programs TTUHSC Executive Vice President and Provost Darrin D'Agostino, D.O, said these rankings reflect TTUHSC's dedication to preparing future health care professionals to meet the evolving needs of patients and communities across Texas and the nation. "Our consistent national rankings speak to the strength and breadth of our academic programs and the impact our graduates are making in real-world health care settings," D'Agostino said. "We are proud of our faculty, staff and students whose hard work and innovation continue to elevate TTUHSC's reputation." U.S. News & World Report evaluates hundreds of graduate schools each year based on criteria such as academic reputation, faculty credentials, research activity and graduate success. The rankings are intended to help students make informed decisions when pursuing advanced degrees.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Responders train for radiological emergencies in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Emergency responders and residents in Lancaster County are staying prepared in the event of a radiological incident. 'The last incident that we primarily had was a vehicle fire on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lancaster County,' said Chris Haldeman, Captain of the Lancaster County Special Operations Team. 'There was radiological pharmaceuticals inside the vehicle and when the vehicle caught fire basically the led things that were holding the radiological medicine inside melted and released the radiation into the air.' It's a very dangerous situation which could cause health issues. 'We had to contain the vehicle for a certain amount of days to make sure that it was clean,' he added. 'We had to make sure that everything was completely safe for everyone around the vehicle.' Haldeman told abc27 News, no injuries or fatalities stemmed from this incident — a reason why Lancaster County officials believe nuclear disaster trainings are so important. 'Over 100 people from the community have volunteered to come out on a Saturday to help us make this as realistic as possible, not only for our folks who are going to have to do this in a real world situation, but also the community that they now know that, hey, we've got this,' said Ray D'Agostino, Vice Chairman of the Lancaster County board of commissioners. Volunteers took part in a screening process — where officials would check them for contamination using radiological meters. 'As we find sources on them, we remove them either with that ends tape or we remove the clothing items that are affected and get them cleaned up so that they are no longer affected,' Haldeman said. D'Agostino says federally required trainings like this have been successful. 'Part of success looks at the idea of, well, how did we do it? What can we do better? What are the things that we can be looking at to know when something would actually happen,' D'Agostino added. Download the abc27 News+ app on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Apple TV devices The next training session like this will take place in October. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
