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CBS News
05-08-2025
- General
- CBS News
Teens in Chicago Housing Authority housing get special gifts before heading to college
A group of 200 teens bound for 70 colleges across the country got a special send-off from the Chicago Housing Authority Tuesday. The CHA wanted to make sure the teens, who all live in CHA housing, have the essential tools to start their future. Rayne Holmes is headed to Morehouse College, an Atlanta-based Historically Black College and University, on Aug. 11. It's his dream school and has been since he was a sophomore. "I found the value of it. The value of being around a group of leaders and Black men who just poured into each other,"he said. Rayne is Winter Morris' only child. She's over the moon about everything he's accomplished, but knows the roadtrip to Atlanta will be an emotional one. "I know I'm going to cry the whole 12 hours back. So my sister is going to drive. I know I'm going to be very emotional because that's all I got," she said. But before they leave, they attended the CHA's 15th annual "Take Flight College Send-Off" held at Malcolm X College. "We know education is research proven pathway out of poverty and we as a housing agency want to do what we can to support our young residents," said Kristen Hamer, CHA director of corporate and external partnerships. Students walked away with essentials for their freshman year like laptops as well as supplies like bath towels and pillows. "I'm from low income, so I don't want my son to be from low income, you know. I don't want him to be a product of the things that I went through in my life. So I always push him to do great and be better than me," Morris said. Holmes said he's grateful for the vent, but is concerned about how he'll thrive in college with a lack of financial resources. "I really want to get on campus and network a lot and try to just make those connections and build those relationships so I can find a different financial avenues," he said. But his mom is adamant he doesn't have to worry. "He's able to go and start, but it's just the second semester and all that, but he know his momma is going to make it happen. If I got to get three jobs, do Uber, Lyft, whatever; he knows I'm going to make it happen for him." Morris said.
The Independent
01-08-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Ben Duckett given odd send-off by Akash Deep in latest England-India flashpoint
India bowler Akash Deep gave Ben Duckett an unusual send-off after the England opener was dismissed on day two of the fifth test at The Oval. Duckett had stormed his way to 43 off 38 balls, a stand which included two remarkable sixes from scoop shots over the slip cordon. Yet off the bowling of Deep, Duckett's third attempt hit him on the upper leg. Undeterred, a ball later, Duckett tried a reverse scoop and clipped the ball behind to wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. Visibly delighted after claiming a much-needed wicket for his team, Deep put his arm around the England batsman as he left the pitch, and the pair exchanged some words. However, Duckett did not overtly react to the odd send-off given by the Indian bowler, who was eventually dragged away by a teammate. Speaking at the lunch break, with England in a healthy position of 109-1 chasing 224, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting said of the incident: 'When I saw it, I just thought they must have been mates. 'You don't see that every day, not in a Test match which has been played as fiercely as this series has been played.' It is the latest flashpoint in a five-match Test series which has regularly reached boiling point, not least at the end of the last Test at Old Trafford when Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja refused Ben Stokes' offer of a handshake to end the match. Yet this morning, Zak Crawley hit an aggressive half-century off 43 balls – with 12 fours – as England looked to rapidly chase down India's total after dismissing the visitors in double-quick time on Friday morning. India must win this final Test match to level the Test series, with England currently 2-1 up.
Japan Times
26-07-2025
- General
- Japan Times
Japan to regularly accept assistant language teachers from India
A send-off event was held at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi on Friday for 11 assistant language teachers and three international exchange coordinators who will be dispatched from India to Japan. This marks the first regular dispatch of assistant language teachers from India under the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program, a government initiative to promote international exchanges at the regional level. Only a few such personnel from India have participated in the program until now. The assistant teachers and coordinators will engage in English education and international exchange activities at schools and municipal offices in 11 prefectures across Japan for three years. Srishti Taneja, 24, will teach at elementary and junior high schools in the northern city of Otaru, Hokkaido. "I have received precious lessons and experiences from Japan and its people," she said in fluent Japanese. "Now, it is my turn to give back. I will do my best to support children in Japan." The start of the regular dispatch program is "a great step forward in grassroots exchanges between Japan and India and essential to further strengthen bilateral relations," Japanese Ambassador Keiichi Ono said.
News.com.au
13-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
West Indies quick Jayden Seales faces potential ban for double send-off of Aussie batsmen
West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales is in line to receive a fresh sanction after a couple of fiery send-offs on day one of the third Test against Australia in Jamaica. Seales was given a caution by the on-field umpires after he screamed at Steve Smith after the vice-captain edged a Shamar Joseph delivery to second-slip. And later in the evening session, the 23-year-old was back at it again, screaming at skipper Pat Cummins after dismissing Mitchell Starc for a duck Seales finished with figures of 3-59 from 16 overs but it may come at a cost, with the ICC likely not to look at his over the top send-offs too fondly. Seales was fined earlier this season after giving Cummins an almighty send-off on the opening day of the first Test. As a result he was fined 15 per cent of his match fee. That's because send-offs are a thing of the past and are no longer within the rules. Article 2.5 of the ICC's code of conduct forbids 'using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon dismissal.' On the basis of that it would be highly likely the ICC could find on Sunday morning (AEDT) he broke that law again. For his last offence he copped a demerit point as well as his fan, bringing his total to two in the last 24-month period. If he cops a demerit point for each of his send offs in the third Test, he would receive a ban. That's because if a player accrues four demerit points in a 24-month period they receive a suspension. But speaking after stumps, Seales said he didn't direct his celebrations at opposition players. 'No send-off, that was pointed directly towards Alzarri. We had a conversation before the delivery. No send-offs,' Seales said. 'I'm not planning to get any fines or push the limits with the umpires anymore, so definitely not crossing that line.' But fans feel he may find himself in trouble. 'You just can't do it,' one wrote after Seales' first send-off of the day. 'Proper send-off for Steve Smith from Jayden Seales. Was jumping up & down yelling at Smith's face and the umpires pulled Seales aside for a chat immediately. They did have an exchange in the previous over too,' Bharat Sundaresan added on X. While a third wrote: 'Jayden Seales just giving everyone send offs todaywhat did the Aussies do to him lmao.'
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Steve Smith and Starc dragged into ugly scenes as West Indies bowler faces sanction
West Indies quick Jayden Seales could be set for a fresh sanction after handing both Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc an over the top send-off after their dismissals. The Aussies were left reeling on day one of the third Test having been bowled out for 225 in the pink ball clash. While Smith and Cameron Green offered up some resistance, the West Indies bowlers dominated under lights with no player reaching a half-century. And Seales wasn't going to let his previous fine from the ICC deter him from getting in the faces of the Aussies and stirring up the emotions. Smith was closing in on his half-century when he edged a Shamar Joseph delivery to second-slip. And Seales opted to get in Smith's face and celebrate as he walked off the pitch. Reporter Bharat Sundaresan claimed the umpires then pulled Seales aside after yet another elaborate send-off from the quick this series. But Seales wasn't finished there and saved his biggest for last. The West Indies quick bowled Starc for his second-wicket of the evening. The delivery cut back and when straight through bat and pad to clean up the stumps. And Seales celebrated directly in Starc's face as he pointed at the bowler. Starc couldn't help but smile as walked off the pitch. While Starc may have seen the amusing side of the aggressive send-off, the ICC may not when it comes time to look at the two moments. Seales has already been fined by the ICC after he gave Pat Cummins a send-off on the opening day of the first cricket Test against Australia. Send-offs are a thing of the past and strictly forbidden under the ICC's current laws. Article 2.5 of the ICC's code of conduct forbids "using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon dismissal." Seales may have once again crossed the line SEALES SENDS HIM OFF!! 👀It's not exactly the welcome Mitchell Starc was looking for in his 100th Test, getting bowled by Jayden Seales for a 🦆!Catch every ball of Australia's tour of the West Indies live on ESPN on #disneyplusau / #disneyplusnz 📺 — ESPN Australia & NZ (@ESPNAusNZ) July 13, 2025 Proper send-off for Steve Smith from Jayden Seales. Was jumping up & down yelling at Smith's face and the umpires pulled Seales aside for a chat immediately. They did have an exchange in the previous over too #WIvAus — Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) July 12, 2025 In the first match, Cummins took it to Seales before he became the West Indies bowler's fourth scalp when he hit one straight to Kraigg Brathwaite at mid-off. Seales was clearly frustrated after leaking runs and pointed Cummins in the direction of the dressing rooms. This saw him fined 15 per cent of his match fee and earn one demerit point. "In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to the disciplinary record of Seales, for whom it was the second offence in a 24-month period, taking his tally of demerit points in a 24-month period to two," the governing body said in a statement after the first test match. If a player accrues four demerit points in a 24-month period they receive a ban. Seales could be close to this four demerit point limit after his two clashes with Smith and Starc this time round. RELATED: Pat Cummins drops surprise Nathan Lyon hint as Australia weigh-up change Huge concerns for West Indies as cricket world calls out brutal detail Smith was the star of the Aussie batting line-up once again having reached 48 before his wicket. Green was able to add 46, but was Seales' first wicket of the day after a beautiful delivery took out his stumps. And while Australia only managed to scramble 225 on the board, Green was full of compliments of Smith. "It was almost like he was batting on a different wicket," Green said of his veteran partner. Despite struggling against teh pink ball, Green was impressed with his teammates having left the West Indies 1-16 to start the day's play tomorrow. "We just wanted to give them a tricky last 45 minutes at the end and to get them one down is really crucial," he added.
