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Refugees sell hand-crafted goods at art bazaar: 'It's a big help'

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:03:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Refugees from several countries sold handcrafted goods Saturday at the TownLake YMCA. The refugee holiday art bazaar was hosted by the Global Impact Initiative, a nonprofit created to help disadvantaged communities through education and job skills training.Anjum Malik, the nonprofit’s CEO, said the Global Impact Initiative currently helps around 400 refugee families in Central Texas. On Saturday, the majority of those selling artisanal goods were from Afghanistan and Ukraine. “We hope that events like this will have ripple effects and change people’s perception about refugees,” Malik said. “I attest how humbling, how sober, how inspiring it is to work with them.”Elizabeth Arhunova said she was visiting Austin when the war started. She was supposed to return on Feb. 24, 2022, but the war began the following day on Feb. 25. “I didn’t have [a] place to go back, so I started to re-build my life,” she said. Arhunova said it has not been easy assim...

There's mutual respect between Washington's offense, Texas' defense heading into Sugar Bowl

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:03:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Despite beating the Longhorns in last year's Alamo Bowl, the Washington Huskies aren't letting any of that creep into their preparation for the higher-stakes rematch in the Sugar Bowl.Huskies wide receiver Rome Odunze, who had five catches for 57 yards in the 27-20 win over Texas, knows this isn't the 2022 squad they're about to face. How Sarkisian, Texas continue to build a winning culture that transcends football "We know we're playing a different team," he said Saturday. "They've all gotten bigger, faster, stronger and more in tune with their defensive scheme. They're very sound and stick to what they know, and that allows them to play freely."Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron (23) and offensive lineman Jake Majors, bottom, celebrate Barron's touchdown run in the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)Odunze has been the top target f...

Wild’s winning streak snapped at four with 4-2 loss at Winnipeg

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:03:06 GMT

Round 1 in back-to-back games between two of the NHL’s hottest teams went to Winnipeg on Saturday.Former Wild forward Nino Niederreiter scored two goals to help give the Jets a 3-0 lead, and Connor Hellebuyk finished with 35 saves as Winnipeg beat Minnesota, 4-2, at Canada Life Centre.Ryan Hartman and Matt Boldy scored unanswered goals to pull the Wild within a goal early in the third period, but Marc-Andre Fleury — who replaced Filip Gustavsson after two periods — surrendered a goal to Axel Jonsson-Fjallby just two minutes later to quickly tip momentum back the Jets’ way.The loss snapped Minnesota’s four-game winning streak and dropped them to 10 points behind Winnipeg, tied with Dallas for fourth in the Central Division. Hartman has scored a goal in his past four games, and team captain Jared Spurgeon returned from a seven-game injury absence.Fleury, making his 999th NHL appearance, stopped 9 of 10 shots in the third and if Wild coach John Hynes sticks with his schedule, will beco...

Fuzzy dice soon to become legal for Illinois drivers

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:03:06 GMT

ILLINOIS (AP) - Fuzzy dice finally will be free to dangle in Illinois.Starting Monday, police there no longer will be allowed to pull over motorists solely because they have something hanging from the rearview mirror of the windshield. That means air fresheners, parking placards and, yes, even those dice are fair game to hang.The revised Illinois windshield rule is one of hundreds of new laws taking effect with the new year in states across the U.S. While some may seem a bit pedestrian, others have real practical effects or touch on controversial issues such as restrictions on weapons and medical treatments for transgender people.Though the original Illinois windshield law was meant to improve roadway safety, it came to be seen by some as an excuse for pulling over drivers. The new law still prohibits objects that obstruct a driver's view but forbids law enforcement officers from conducting stops or searches solely because of suspected violations.“With this new law, we are sending a...

Justin Faulk hurt late in Blues' 2-1 loss to Avalanche

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:03:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ryan Johansen and Devon Toews scored and the Central Division-leading Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Friday night.Alexander Georgiev made 28 saves for Colorado, which won for the sixth time in nine games.“I like the fact that we got better defensively as the game went on, and Georgiev played the best game I’ve seen him play in a while, especially the first period,” Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said. “As the game went on, I thought we really tightened it up on the defensive side of it, took care of the house pretty well, too. If they were going to get a scoring chance as the game went on, it was more to the outside.”Robert Thomas scored and Jordan Binnington made 21 saves for St. Louis, which had its three-game winning streak halted. The Blues slipped to 5-2 under interim head coach Drew Bannister.“I'll take that effort every night," Bannister said. "I thought we competed, we played well. Maybe 10 minutes of the second period I thought we got away...

Report: DC Charles Kelly leaving CU Buffs for Auburn

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:03:06 GMT

Deion Sanders will have two new coordinators for his second season as the head coach at Colorado.On Saturday, 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported that defensive coordinator Charles Kelly is leaving the Buffaloes for a job at Auburn.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Football recruiting: Former Florida State linebacker DJ Lundy commits to CU Buffs College Sports | Football recruiting: CU Buffs land top-rated lineman Jordan Seaton College Sports | National Signing Day: Where Colorado high school football stars in Class of 2024 are going College Sports | CU Buffs football early National Signing Day class of 2024 College Sports | Deion Sanders, CU Buffs crushed the transfer portal again. But what will it take for Coach Prime to give Colorado high school football recruits a look? Earlier this month, offensive coordinator Sean Lewis left CU to become the head coach at San Diego State.Carl Reed of 247Sports, who is c...

49ers activate Tay Martin vs. Commanders instead of speedster Danny Gray

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:03:06 GMT

WASHINGTON D.C. — Danny Gray will have to wait at least another week to get a chance and build off his one-catch rookie season a year ago.Gray, who is currently in his 21-day practice window after spending all season on injured reserve, was eligible to be activated but the 49ers instead downgraded the 2022 third-round draft pick from questionable to out Saturday and activated wide receiver Tay Martin to face the Washington Commanders.The 49ers also promoted safety Erik Harris from the practice squad.With Jauan Jennings missing his second straight game in concussion protocol, Martin will be in a relief and special teams role behind starters Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel, with Chris Conley and Ronnie Bell in reserve.Martin has not been active this season, playing twice in 2022 and getting 21 special teams snaps and one offensive snap.Harris was signed Nov. 28 to the practice squad to help compensate for the losses of safeties Talanoa Hufanga (torn ACL) and George Odum (biceps) ...

Oakland Police Commission updates on chief of police search

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:03:06 GMT

(BCN) -- The Oakland Police Commission on Saturday issued a statement regarding the ongoing search of the new chief of police for the city.Following Mayor Sheng Thao's dismissal of the chief of police candidates on Dec. 27, the Oakland Police Commission initiated a new Chief Search Hiring Process via the Chief Search Ad Hoc. Oakland PD officer killed in line of duty identified They have agreed to a timeline between Jan. 1-31 for open recruitment, Feb. 1-29 as the evaluation period and by March 1 to have the final names sent to the mayor. Due to the confidentiality of applicants who may be presently employed, the commission advises they will be observing a media blackout. While they are determined to find the most suitable candidate, the hiring decision remains the mayor'sCopyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Peach Bowl Winners

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:03:06 GMT

Dec. 30, 2023 — No. 11 Mississippi 38, No. 10 Penn St. 25Dec. 31, 2022 — CFP: No. 1 Georgia 42, No. 4 Ohio St. 41Dec. 30, 2021 — No. 11 Michigan State 31, No. 13 Pittsburgh 21Jan. 1, 2021 — No. 11 Georgia 24, No. 6 Cincinnati 21Dec. 28, 2019 — CFP: No. 1 LSU 63, No. 4 Oklahoma 28Jan. 1, 2018 — PEACH BOWL: UCF 34, Auburn 27Dec. 31, 2016 — PEACH BOWL: Alabama 24, Washington 7 (CFC SF)Dec. 31, 2015 — PEACH BOWL: Houston 38, Florida St. 24Dec. 31, 2014 — PEACH BOWL: TCU 42, Mississippi 3Dec. 31, 2013 — CHICK-FIL-A BOWL: Texas A&M 52, Duke 48Dec. 31, 2012 — CHICK-FIL-A BOWL: Clemson 25, LSU 24Dec. 31, 2011 — CHICK-FIL-A BOWL: Auburn 43, Virginia 24Dec. 31, 2010 — CHICK-FIL-A BOWL: Florida St. 26, South Carolina 17Dec. 31, 2009 — CHICK-FIL-A BOWL: Virginia Tech 37, Tennessee 14Dec. 31, 2008 — CHICK-FIL-A BOWL: LSU 38, Georgia Tech 3Dec. 31, 2007 — CHICK-FIL-A BOWL: Auburn 23, Clemson 20, OTDec. 30, 2006 — CHICK-FIL-A BOWL: Georgia 31, Virginia Tech 24Dec. 30, 2005 — PEACH BOWL: LSU 40...

“¿Qué clase de vida es esta?” Así son las terribles condiciones en el sur de Gaza, cada vez más hacinado

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:03:06 GMT

(CNN) — Mientras Israel avanza con su ofensiva terrestre, los palestinos desplazados dentro de Gaza describen hacinamiento, precios altísimos en los alimentos, niños hambrientos y condiciones sanitarias deficientes, en medio de severas limitaciones a la entrada de alimentos y suministros al enclave costero.CNN habló por teléfono con varias personas que intentan sobrevivir en la ciudad sureña de Rafah, adonde han huido decenas de miles, a pesar de que ya es la parte más densamente poblada de Gaza.“La forma en que me las arreglo es mendigando aquí y allá y recibiendo ayuda de cualquiera”, dijo Abu Misbah, un trabajador de la construcción de 51 años que intenta mantener a una familia de 10 personas.Las verduras y las frutas son inasequibles, afirmó. Sus hijos pidieron naranjas, pero él no pudo comprarlas.“Nunca antes habíamos pasado por esta situación. Éramos una familia de clase media”, dijo. “Ahora, desde la guerra, compramos dátiles que antes encontrábamos gratis e...