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CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Temporary bus station set up at Conestoga Mall during construction
Bus users at Conestoga Mall will need to hop onboard at a temporary bus station while Grand River Transit makes improvements to its current platform. The transit service is laying down fresh concrete at the bus island and upgrading the crosswalks. Other improvements include new tactile edges along the bus bays, new tactile surfaces for navigating the station, new shelters, passenger information displays, a fare vending machine, security cameras and lighting. Construction will start in mid-June and is expected to take approximately three months. During that time, the bus platforms will be closed, and buses will pick up passengers at a temporary station north of Sport Check. ION train service will not be affected.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Faizan Zaki declared champion of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee
CINCINNATI, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Faizan Zaki, (FAY-zahn ZAH-kee) a 13-year-old speller from Allen, Texas, is the champion of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Zaki earned the prestigious title in round 21 when he correctly spelled "éclaircissement," which is defined as "the clearing up of something obscure: enlightenment." Adam Symson, president and CEO of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), presented the championship trophy moments before ION signed off from the 97th Scripps National Spelling Bee. Watch the winning moment. "Faizan exemplified the determination that defines a champion," said Symson. His unwavering focus and preparation led to a well-earned victory tonight on the Bee's largest stage. "In this landmark 100th year of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Scripps is honored to celebrate Faizan's extraordinary achievement as well as the spellers throughout the Bee's history who continue to inspire millions. Their stories remind us of the shared joy in cheering for their success, reinforcing the Bee's legacy as a beloved tradition that, for a century, has championed connection, resilience and the limitless potential of young minds." This was Zaki's fourth time participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. A 7th grader at C.M. Rice Middle School, he finished second in 2024 in a spell-off to Bruhat Soma. Zaki is only the fifth speller in Bee history to win after coming in second place the year before. He tied for 21st place in 2023 and 370th place in 2019. He was sponsored by the Dallas Sports Commission. He receives: From Scripps: a $50,000 cash prize, commemorative medal and the Scripps Cup, the official championship trophy of the Scripps National Spelling Bee; From Merriam-Webster: a $2,500 cash prize and reference library from the Bee's dictionary partner; From Encyclopædia Britannica: $400 of reference works, including a 1768 Encyclopædia Britannica Replica Set and a three-year membership to Britannica Online Premium; From Scholastic: $1,000 Scholastic Dollars to be donated to the school of the champion's choice in their honor; From News-O-Matic: A five-year subscription to News-O-Matic's K-8 news platform awarded to the champion's school. Sarvadnya Kadam of Visalia, California, representing Tulare County Office of Education, placed second in the competition and will receive $25,000. Sarv Dharavane of Dunwoody, Georgia, representing Georgia Association of Educators, will receive $15,000. The 97th Scripps National Spelling Bee took place at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Competition began Tuesday with 242 spellers. Round-by-round results are available at Photos from the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee are available on the Scripps National Spelling Bee's official Flickr page at Watch the finals again tonight on Scripps NewsThe finals aired exclusively on Scripps Networks, which includes popular entertainment networks ION, Bounce, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff, as well as its free, ad-supported streaming channels ION Plus, Bounce XL, Grit Xtra and Laff More. An encore of the finals will be available on Scripps News tonight from 11 p.m. ET to 1 a.m. The Scripps Networks can be found free over-the-air as well as on cable, satellite and streaming platforms. Media contact: Becca McCarter, 513-410-2425, About the Scripps National Spelling Bee:The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation's largest and longest-running educational program, having launched in 1925. By inspiring the exploration of words, the Scripps National Spelling Bee illuminates pathways to lifelong curiosity, celebrates academic achievement and enriches communities. Visit for more information about the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which is administered on a not-for-profit basis by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP). About ScrippsThe E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, ION Mystery, ION Plus and Laff. Scripps is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Its Scripps Sports division serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and its longtime motto is: "Give light and the people will find their own way." View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The E.W. Scripps Company Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Scripps National Spelling Bee finals tonight: Broadcast channel, time, finalists, and cash prizes revealed
The 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals kick off tonight, Thursday, at 8 p.m. ET. The finals will be broadcast on ION, a Scripps-owned channel. Viewers can also tune in via other Scripps national networks, including Bounce, Grit, ION Mystery, and Laff. The event will also stream for free on Scripps' ad-supported platforms: ION Plus, Scripps News, Bounce XL, Grit Xtra, Laff More, and at Also Read: How running is helping children build more confidence, one marathon at a time 7th place - $2,000 6th place - $2,500 5th place - $5,000 4th place - $10,000 3rd place - $15,000 2nd place - $25,000 1st place - $50,000 The winner also gets a $2,500 cash prize and reference library from Merriam-Webster. Age 13, 7th grade Sponsor: Arizona Educational Foundation (Phoenix, Arizona) School: BASIS Chandler Age 13, 7th grade Sponsor: Los Angeles County Office of Education (Los Angeles, California) School: Mirman School Age 14, 8th grade Sponsor: Tulare County Office of Education (Visalia, California) School: Oak Grove Elementary School Age 11, 5th grade Sponsor: Georgia Association of Educators (Tucker, Georgia) School: Austin Elementary School Age 13, 8th grade Sponsor: SNSB Region Three Bee (Edison, New Jersey) School: Woodrow Wilson Middle School Age 13, 8th grade Sponsor: SNSB Region Four Bee (Great Neck, New York) School: Great Neck North Middle School Age 14, 8th grade Sponsor: Carolina Panthers (Charlotte, North Carolina) School: Valor Preparatory Academy Age 13, 8th grade Sponsor: Pennon Education (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) School: Mountain View Middle School Age 13, 7th grade Sponsor: Dallas Sports Commission (Dallas, Texas) School: CM Rice Middle School
USA Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Scripps National Spelling Bee finals live updates: Time, TV, what to know
Scripps National Spelling Bee finals live updates: Time, TV, what to know Who will be crowned the champion of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee? Follow along as nine finalists compete for the title. OXON HILL, Md. — Of all the schoolchildren who participate in their classroom spelling bees across the United States, nine remain in the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee as the finals begin tonight at 8 p.m. ET. Those finalists, ages 12-14, advanced over the first two days of the national competition. That is a cutdown from the 99 who made it to the quarterfinals Wednesday, with 57 advancing to the semifinals. The remaining spellers square off on ION with The Scripps Cup and a $50,000 cash prize on the line. Faizan Zaki, the 2024 runner-up, is among the group from which a champion will be crowned during the Bee's 100th anniversary celebration. Scripps National Spelling Bee finals live stream, TV The Bee's finals will air on Scripps-owned channel ION. The finals will also air on Scripps' other national networks: Bounce, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff, as well as its free, ad-supported streaming channels ION Plus, Scripps News, Bounce XL, Grit Xtra, Laff More and Scripps National Spelling Bee finals start time The finals begin at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Fans can head to and enter their zip code for instructions on how to watch the Bee in their specific area. Who will win the 2025 Spelling Bee? Zaki, a 13-year-old from Dallas, Texas, is a strong candidate based on track record. He's the lone returning finalist and is competing in his fourth Bee. He advanced to the quarterfinals with a perfect score of 35 in the Round 3 preliminaries test Tuesday afternoon (the minimum score needed to advance was 13).
USA Today
29-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Scripps National Spelling Bee 2025 finals: How to watch, stream, start time
Scripps National Spelling Bee 2025 finals: How to watch, stream, start time An orthographic, prepubescent champion will be crowned Thursday when the 2025 Scripps Spelling Bee wraps up with its final round outside of Washington D.C. Nine spellers, ages 12-14, advanced to the final round over the first two days of the national competition. That is a cutdown from the 99 who made it to the quarterfinals Wednesday, with 57 advancing to the semifinals. The remaining nine will square off in the finals beginning at 8 p.m. ET on ION with The Scripps Cup (and a $50,000 cash prize) on the line. Faizan Zaki, the 2024 runner-up, is among the group from which a champion will be named during the Bee's 100th anniversary celebration. Scripps National Spelling Bee finals live stream, TV channel The Bee's finals will air on Scripps-owned channel ION. The finals will also air on Scripps' other national networks: Bounce, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff, as well as its free, ad-supported streaming channels ION Plus, Scripps News, Bounce XL, Grit Xtra, Laff More and Scripps National Spelling Bee finals start time The finals begin at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Fans can head to and enter their zip code for instructions on how to watch the Bee in their specific area. Who will win the 2025 Spelling Bee? Zaiki, a 13-year-old from Dallas, Texas, is a strong candidate based on track record. He's the lone returning finalist and is competing in his fourth Bee. He advanced to the quarterfinals with a perfect score of 35 in the Round 3 preliminaries test Tuesday afternoon (the minimum score needed to advance was 13).
