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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kansas hiring former star, ex-Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn as an assistant
Jacque Vaughn is headed back to Lawrence. Kansas struck a deal to hire the former Jayhawks star and NBA head coach as an assistant on Wednesday afternoon, the school announced. Back where it all began. — Kansas Men's Basketball (@KUHoops) May 21, 2025 "We're very excited to welcome Jacque and [his wife] Laura into the fold," Kansas coach Bill Self said in a statement. "I've known Jacque from a distance for several years now and have always admired how he has conducted himself professionally and how he has treated people. I think he will be an excellent addition to our program, while also serving as a great mentor, coach and representative of Kansas basketball. We lost an awesome coach in Norm [Roberts] when he retired but feel very fortunate to have replaced him with a tremendous Jayhawk that has a unique and impressive resume." Vaughn spent four seasons at Kansas from 1993-97. He averaged 9.6 points and 6.4 assists per game throughout his career there while earning Big 8 Player of the Year honors and twice being a consensus All-American. The Jayhawks made it to the Sweet 16 three times and the Elite Eight while Vaughn was with the program, too. Vaughn, who was selected with the No. 27 overall pick in the draft, played in the league for 12 seasons. He was a member of the San Antonio Spurs when they won the NBA Finals in 2007, too. Vaughn was first hired as an assistant coach with the Spurs in 2010, and he remained there under Gregg Popovich for two seasons before he was hired for the head job in Orlando. Vaughn spent three seasons leading the Magic, though they went just 58-158 under his watch. He landed in Brooklyn as an assistant ahead of the 2016-17 campaign, and he was then promoted to head coach during the 2022-23 season after Steve Nash was fired just seven games in. Vaughn never got a full season running the team, though. He was fired late the following season. Vaughn will now join Self's staff in Lawrence and attempt to help a Kansas program that has struggled to live up to expectations in recent seasons. After winning the national championship in 2022, the Jayhawks have failed to make it out of the first weekend of the NCAA tournament in three straight seasons. They've been ranked No. 1 in the nation to start the past two years, too, before largely falling apart down the stretch. The Jayhawks went 21-13 last season and fell to Arkansas in the first round of the NCAA tournament. While it will take more than Vaughn simply coming aboard to turn the blueblood program around, his presence will undoubtedly help that effort.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Yahoo
Top 7 travel hacks to help you plan a memorable, less costly trip
(WSPA) – Do you love travel but hate the headaches that can come with it? From tools that save you time to tricks that save you money, we have expert advice on the Top 7 travel hacks. Jacque and Bill Foster in Greenville have taken their four children to far-off places like the grasslands of Africa, the castle tops of Scotland and the scenic coast of Croatia. Along the way, Mrs. Foster has become a bit of a travel guru, collecting priceless tips that help to make any vacation go smoothly. 'Country-specific Facebook pages can really help you connect with locals in that country. For example, when we were traveling to Costa Rica I found a local travel planner who works out of Costa Rica,' Foster said. She added while you're at it, check out popular travel profiles like 'Travel With Kids' and 'Girls Love Travel' which are great resources for key advice before your next trip. On a long layover in Paris, Foster booked this scooter scavenger hunt after finding it on one of her three favorite sites: Get Your Guide Airbnb Experiences They help you plan brag-worthy activities and are budget-friendly. Ahead of her Caribbean trip, Justine Jenkins learned some useful tips for anyone getting a passport. 'The standout rule is you must have a black pen. And if there's one mistake on the application you have to do it over,' she warned. She also recommends you book an appointment well in advance on the USPS site. If you can't, some like the Greenville Post Office on West Washington Street take morning walk-ins, but be sure to print out the application ahead of time, since they may not have hard copies. The stress of lost luggage can ruin a vacation and the Aviation Data Specialists at SITA found 7 in 1,000 bags get lost. That's 100,000 a day! Foster said she only uses carryons, even for their three-week trip to Croatia and two-week journey to Africa. 'The less you pack the less you will be stressed on a trip. I have never gotten on a trip and thought, I wish I had brought more stuff,' Foster said. Speaking of packing, in the weeks leading up to travel, it's helpful to keep a packing list on your phone where you can add things as they pop into your head. Then double-check that list before you leave so you will never forget your charger or toothbrush. Having a knowledgeable planner can take the load off, plus they're free. 'They can usually save you a lot of money because they know where to go within your budget and they get paid by the places that book,' Foster said. You'll usually save time in line with TSA PreCheck, and won't have to take off your shoes or unload liquids and devices for 5 years. Plus, the GM of Clear at GSP, Ed Schottmiller, said you might not even be stuck with the nearly $78 cost. 'There are 65 credit cards that offer a statement reimbursement or statement credit for TSA precheck,' Schottmiller said. Check to see if your card is on the list. Foster books airport parking ahead of time to save, uses credit card points for flights and often packs food to avoid eating out. And when booking accommodations she loves this tip. 'When you find an Airbnb or a VRBO that you like, you drop the photo into Google Image (press the Google image icon in the search engine bar, then drag and drop) and it might come up on another site, and then you're saving all those fees with Airbnb or VRBO,' Foster said. And that shores up money, for more memories in the making. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
$1,000 reward offered in Tacoma teen's death
Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound is now offering a $1,000 reward to find the people who shot a teen to death inside a Tacoma apartment complex. On the night of February 22, 18-year-old Messiah Washington was found dead inside an elevator at the Housing Hilltop apartment complex on South L Street. Someone called 911 around 9:15 p.m. after hearing gunshots. Messiah lived with his father, Jacque Washington, to help take care of him. KIRO 7 spoke to his father a few days after the shooting. 'I feel like they took my best friend. He was my buddy,' Jacque said. Jacque said he found his son's body inside the apartment's elevator that night. 'I was crying for help. My throat was so sore from crying for help that I could barely talk, but nobody would come. Everyone was scared,' he said. Last week, Tacoma police said they arrested a 15-year-old in connection to the case, but they believe there were multiple people involved. They're hoping someone might know something and could lead them to the others involved. If you have any information about the incident or the suspects, call 1 (800) 222-TIPS or submit a tip through the P3 Tips app. You can remain anonymous.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
$1,000 reward offered in Tacoma teen's death
Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound is now offering a $1,000 reward to find the people who shot a teen to death inside a Tacoma apartment complex. On the night of February 22, 18-year-old Messiah Washington was found dead inside an elevator at the Housing Hilltop apartment complex on South L Street. Someone called 911 around 9:15 p.m. after hearing gunshots. Messiah lived with his father, Jacque Washington, to help take care of him. KIRO 7 spoke to his father a few days after the shooting. 'I feel like they took my best friend. He was my buddy,' Jacque said. Jacque said he found his son's body inside the apartment's elevator that night. 'I was crying for help. My throat was so sore from crying for help that I could barely talk, but nobody would come. Everyone was scared,' he said. Last week, Tacoma police said they arrested a 15-year-old in connection to the case, but they believe there were multiple people involved. They're hoping someone might know something and could lead them to the others involved. If you have any information about the incident or the suspects, call 1 (800) 222-TIPS or submit a tip through the P3 Tips app. You can remain anonymous.
CBC
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Postville artist's work among Indigenous pieces to hang on Confederation Building walls
Bronson Jacque hopes art can show the Inuit's connection to nature Work by a Postville artist will hang on the walls of Confederation Building as part of an effort toward reconciliation and celebrating Labrador's Inuit population and culture. The first of six pieces of Indigenous-made art procured by the province, a painting titled The Journey by Bronson Jacque, was unveiled at a ceremony on Wednesday. Jacque says the painting was inspired by the desire of youth in his community to connect with their culture. "Growing up, I always felt that there was a negative stereotype toward being Indigenous, and I always felt like I had to be someone else," Jacque told CBC News. "There was a shift, and we were all on this journey back to ourselves, back to our communities." Jacque says he wanted the painting to evoke the feeling of being embraced by nature — shown through a circular formation of a caribou, polar bear, minke whales and seals. He hopes it will also help people embrace their Inuit culture while resonating with others. "If you're not from the community, or not from a place where these things are familiar to you, I do hope that you feel a familiar feeling. I hope you feel a welcoming feeling," he said. "For the people who do see things in the painting that they can relate to, I hope that they're able to see themselves in a place where they weren't necessarily going to feel the most welcome before." WATCH | Johannes Lampe believes there's healing in the creation of Indigenous art: Media Video | N.L. celebrates Nunatsiavut Inuit with new art installation at Confederation Building Caption: 'The Journey' by Bronson Jacque is on display at the Confederation Building. The Inuk artist from Nunatsiavut says he was inspired by the youth of his community, who are proud and unapologetic of their Indigenous heritage and culture. Open Full Embed in New Tab Loading external pages may require significantly more data usage. Among the speakers during Wednesday's unveiling was Indigenous Affairs Minister Scott Reid as emcee, who has served in the portfolio since July. On at least two occasions, Reid referred to the Inuit of Nunatsiavut as Innu. In speaking to the crowd that had gathered, Reid said the province was "honouring the Innu people of Nunatsiavut through the expression of art." Later, when introducing two singers and dancers who told the crowd they were from Nunatsiavut, Reid referred to them as "the Innu performers." Reclaiming culture Each of Newfoundland and Labrador's five Indigenous governments and organizations — the Nunatsiavut Government, Innu Nation, NunatuKavut Community Council, Qalipu First Nation and Miawpukek First Nation — will be represented in time, along with a statue to honour the culture of the Beothuk. Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe called the sharing of artwork an important tool to showcase the Inuit culture of Labrador. "In Nunatsiavut, our artists and craftspeople have always been storytellers using natural materials to share the experiences, struggles, traditions and beauty of Inuit life," Lampe said. "Through art, we find a way to reclaim what was taken. Through craft, through painting, through carving, we heal. We teach and we celebrate our resilience."
