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Chicago Tribune
8 hours ago
- Health
- Chicago Tribune
Event challenges students to come up with ideas that innovate
When Alejandro Muniz asked his audience if they like money and they enthusiastically responded 'Yes,' he had a sobering reminder ready. 'So does the government.' Maintaining space vehicles is an expensive endeavor in the best of times, especially the Mars Rovers, which eventually run out of power during their missions, Muniz explained during the ECIER Foundation's Innvovation Showcase on May 29. If the rovers could self-maintain, however — perhaps by having self-cleaning solar panels, for example — the wear-and-tear could be lessened, and NASA could save itself — and therefore taxpayers — millions. With his remote-control Perseverance Rover replica in tow, Muniz wowed the judges and took first place — with an award of $750 — in the showcase held at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster. Thirteen students ranging from 8th grade to 12th grade brought a wide range of solutions to compete, ranging from Muniz's space solution to a wearable health device that would alert people to changes in their blood indicating blood cancers. Meleah Holloway, a senior at Israel School of Excellence in Gary, created a functioning website explaining her idea, which is geared toward hospitals and medical professionals, and would cost them $249. 'I've always had a passion for medical sciences, and I've lost people to cancer, so I zoned into (how it's treated),' Holloway said. 'I started out wanting to be a neurologist, but I went to Maryland and worked with other students on the Chemo Bot.' Timerah Moore, an 8th grader at Israel School of Excellence, tapped into the fashion market with Knitting Gritty, crocheted handbags with a tight weave that make it impossible for your items to fall out. She offers the bag in two sizes and is able to whip one out in 30 minutes, she said. 'My little cousin taught me how; she came to stay over one time and brought her stuff, and I thought, 'That was crazy cool,' so I let my mind go with the flow and put my mind to work,' she told the audience. 'I love to see the smile on people's faces (when they purchase a bag) — especially since you don't want to spend $85.' Marianna Owens and Autumn Staples partnered up and pitched a full-length 'virtual assistant' mirror that would scan a person's health and choose their outfits for the day, among other amenities. The two had blast working together. 'Communication is important, as is showing up for your partner,' Owens, a senior at West Side Leadership Academy, said. She and Staples placed second, while Braylen Chafen, a junior at East Chicago Central placed third. Judges graded the students on their preparedness, presentation and product. Earlier in the evening, the following ECIER students earned several thousand dollars worth of scholarships: Chafen, $4,000; Kennedi Edgington, $4,000; Cheyenne Whitt, $4,000; Holloway, $3,000; Jaydon Phillips, $3,000; Staples, $3,500.00; and Owens, $3,500.
Mint
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Hall of Famers Bob Baffert and D. Wayne Lukas watch horses get troubled trips in the Preakness
AP Sports Writer (AP) — Hall of Fame trainers Bob Baffert and D. Wayne Lukas saw their horses endure some troubled trips Saturday in the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes. Baffert's Goal Oriented finished fourth after bumping with winner Journalism down the stretch. A stewards inquiry was briefly posted to take a look at the contact, and then it was removed with no changes. American Promise was eighth in a field of nine after going through similar struggles two weeks earlier in the Kentucky Derby led to finishing 16th. Baffert and Lukas, who have combined to win the second leg of the Triple Crown, each lamented not getting what they hoped for from their colts in the Preakness. 'He didn't get to run his race,' Baffert said. 'I wanted to see him on the lead, Maybe he would have stopped, I don't know. He is lightly raced. He ran well, but he is still green. He was not used to being behind horses and he got intimidated.' American Promise's jockey, Maryland native Nik Juarez, said the horse 'just didn't have it.' 'When he got bumped and roughed up a little bit, he kind of threw his head and quit on us,' Lukas said. "I didn't like the way he responded. ... I just think that attitude-wise, we've got to change it a little bit.' Irish trainer Brendan Walsh's Gosger went off at odds of 15-1, third-longest in the Preakness. He also was poised to pulled a big upset if not for Journalism's remarkable run from the middle of the pack to the finish line. 'I thought we were home when he opened up,' Walsh said. 'I'm disappointed not to win it, but I'm not disappointed in the horse. He ran a great race. He is an improving horse and he will improve off this.' Jockey Luis Saez said they 'had no excuses' and hopes Gosger will learn from the experience. 'Luis said at the end he just got a little bit lackadaisical, and he was out on his own maybe a little too long and the other horse came by and flew by him,' Walsh said. 'Maybe we will get our turn the next time.' NBC Sports' leadup to the race included an introduction from actor Frankie Muniz, known for his childhood role on the show 'Malcolm in the Middle.' Muniz espoused the virtues of the Preakness as the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown, which for the fifth time in seven years went off without a shot at a Triple Crown for various reasons. 'People don't talk about the middle enough,' Muniz said, bringing up middle seats on planes, the middle ages and how nobody wants to peak in middle school. 'When you're in the middle, you've got to fight for attention." The attention was on Pimlico Race Course, hosting the Preakness for a final time before the structure that opened in 1870 is demolished and rebuilt. 'Beginnings and endings get all the credit, but life happens in the middle on a journey from here to there," Muniz said. 'That's where you prove what you're really made of. On a day like today, at this ancient racetrack all dressed up one more time, there's absolutely no place better to be than the middle.'
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Holyoke Police seize kilo of cocaine, heroin and three firearms in drug bust
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – A months-long narcotics investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Holyoke man and the seizure of a significant amount of drugs and firearms. According to Holyoke Police Chief Brian Keenan, the investigation, launched in February 2025 in partnership with the FBI Western Massachusetts Gang Task Force, targeted 25-year-old Roberto Muniz of Holyoke, and alleged drug activity at two Holyoke addresses: an apartment at 196 Oak Street and a secondary stash location at 805 High Street. On Wednesday, May 13, police were granted a search warrant from Holyoke District Court for the two addresses and a vehicle linked to the investigation. At approximately 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, multiple agencies executed the warrants in a coordinated operation. Participating units included the Holyoke Police Department Narcotics Unit, FBI Western Massachusetts Gang Task Force, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Hampden County Sheriff's Department, and Massachusetts State Police. At the Oak Street residence, officers detained a female and five other individuals found inside, including Muniz. Two loaded firearms, an additional magazine, and marijuana were recovered at the scene. Muniz was taken into custody. At the same time, agents executed the search at 805 High Street, where they seized a loaded large-capacity firearm, additional ammunition, over 1,000 grams of suspected crack cocaine and cocaine, approximately 100 bags of heroin/fentanyl, and roughly five pounds of marijuana. The firearm recovered at this location was reported stolen from Virginia. In a search of the related vehicle, authorities seized more than $1,000 in cash. Roberto Muniz, 35, of Holyoke, faces multiple charges, including: Possession of a Class A Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class A Drug Cocaine Trafficking (200+ grams) Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm During the Commission of a Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class D Drug Improper Storage of a Large Capacity Firearm Possession of Ammunition Without an FID Card Receiving Stolen Property Less than $1,200 Possession of a Firearm Without an FID Card – Subsequent Offense Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony Police said the investigation remains ongoing and that additional charges may be pending. 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
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Actor Frankie Muniz Mocked After Yet Another DNF
Read the full story on Backfire News There's no doubt about it, actor Frankie Muniz is feeling it during his first full season in NASCAR. After earning his fourth DNF in a race for the season last Friday, unloading on the radio in his truck about it, then apologizing to those who heard his rant, he's being told by some he's just not cut out for racing and should stick to is a tough gig, that's for sure, but Muniz has been having an especially rough time. On May 2 during the 250 at Texas Motor Speedway, the actor turned racer was trending towards his best finish of the season. But tragedy struck when a tire on his truck blew, sending his Ford F-150 in the wall at Turn 2. With just 29 laps left in the race, his truck was done and he was awarded spot 25, thus earning his fourth DNF of the season. Obviously frustrated about the tire blowing and ending his race, Muniz yelled at the crew over the radio, 'How do I have this luck, man? I'm so tired of it!' Some racing fans understand the guy's frustration, but others think Muniz is too soft for motorsports and should just stick to being an actor. While certain social media users softened their words, others just said Muniz just plain 'sucks at racing' and that he 'crashes almost every week.' Feeling the backlash, Muniz took to social media site X to post an apology: 'Sorry to anyone listening to my radio when my right front blew with 20 laps to go. I just want this so bad. Had such a positive race going and sometimes my passion gets the better of me. Just had a monkey on our back for a while.' For what it's worth, while there are plenty of armchair racers telling Muniz to quit, the ones who have been where he is have different things to say. For example, fellow NASCAR racer Cody Dennison replied to Muniz's apology post, telling him, 'You the man. You were fast as hek.' Nathan J Byrd was also encouraging, saying 'You were rolling out there brother!!' We know firsthand that especially on the internet everyone is a critic, or at least it feels that way sometimes. Just because you struggle doesn't mean you should give up, but instead that's part of the process. Hopefully Muniz has a better race this weekend! Image via frankiemuniz4/Instagram
Newsweek
04-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Frankie Muniz's NASCAR Frustrations Boil Over After Texas Crash: "I'm Over It"
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Frankie Muniz's NASCAR Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway ended in disappointment for the driver after his front-right tire blew, forcing him into the outside wall. This is his fourth DNF of this season alone. Despite his Malcolm in the Middle schedule getting in the way of any simulator practice work for Muniz and him having no experience at this track whatsoever, he was able to put in a solid start to the race. His No. 33 Reaume Brothers Racing Ford F-150 ran in the top 15 during the second stage of the Texan race, but a sudden tire failure sent him crashing into the wall, ending his race and leaving him questioning his career in racing. As it happened, he unleashed his anger over his team radio. Frankie Muniz , driver of the #33 Ryder Ford, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Baptist Health 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 21, 2025 in Homestead, Florida. Frankie Muniz , driver of the #33 Ryder Ford, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Baptist Health 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 21, 2025 in Homestead, Florida."Dammit!" he shouted. "How do I have this luck, man? I'm so tired of it!" Following the race, Muniz was able to reflect on his campaign without the red mist hanging over him. "I consider myself lucky to have the opportunity to do it, but at the same time, I feel like, you know, honestly, why am I here? Honestly, that's the truth," he admitted. "I just don't know why I'm risking my safety and my family and all the other things. Things that I'm turning down to be here and for what? To crash at 190 miles an hour." This crash is just one more in what has been a challenging season so far. Unfortunately for the driver, many of these DNFs have been down to a mechanical failure or other things out of his control. "Just right front blew. I just, I cannot, I can't catch a break," Muniz continued. "You know what I mean? Let me wreck dudes, let me wreck myself, let me feel like I did something wrong but I... it's hard to keep coming. "And like, it's not my team, it's none us, it's out of our control, and things just keep happening, and it's really – it's tough to stay motivated." It's fair to say that his responsibilities as an actor is making it difficult. While NASCAR is his number-one passion, his work on TV alongside the likes of Bryan Cranston sees him divided. "Honestly, I've got so much going on right now, and I'm like, man, give me a win. Like a win, like, feeling like we finished the race, I thought we were racing good and you know, doing alright. Just out of my control again. I'm over it, to be honest."
