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Washington University professor wins Pulitzer Prize for book of poems

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:21:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS - An acclaimed poet and English professor at Washington University in St. Louis has won the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry. Carl Phillips won the award and $15,000 cash prize for the collection "Then the War: And Selected Poems, 2007-2020." In selecting Phillips, the Pulitzer committee described "Then the War" as "a masterful collection that chronicles American culture as the country struggles to make sense of its politics, of life in the wake of a pandemic, and of our place in a changing global community."Phillips is the third faculty member to win the Pulitzer for poetry. Howard Nemerov received the award in 1978 for his “Collected Poems,” and Mona Van Duyn was bestowed the honor in 1991 for “Near Changes,” a collection of poems.The Pulitzer Prizes were established in 1917 by Columbia University thanks to an endowment by Joseph Pulitzer, a politician and publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and New York World newspapers. They're awarded in the fields of journalism, books, ...

Another Army Corps report on Jana Elementary deems school ‘safe’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:21:54 GMT

FLORISSANT, Mo. - A new report released Tuesday by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, like another published last month, deems Jana Elementary School as “safe” amid prolonged concerns over radioactive waste.The USACE St. Louis District released the second of three anticipated reports on sampling and testing for radioactive waste at the north county school. The report released Tuesday focused on lead sampling. The latest findings indicate that the school did not have any unusual levels of lead-210 isotopes on its campus. Jennings man pleads guilty to killing girlfriend over $36 USACE says anys levels of lead-210 detected were "consistent with natural background conditions" and "not associated with historic activities" tied to the Manhattan Project. “Like the first report released April 25, this report also builds upon the preliminary results we shared with the community last November. It provides additional data from our structural surveys and sampling that confirms there are no ar...

$2,000 reward offered for tips leading to conviction in Denver teen’s shooting death

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:21:54 GMT

Denver police are asking for the public to help identify a suspect in the shooting death of a teenager, and a $2,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.#Denver, do you have any information about these investigations? If so, call @CrimeStoppersCO at 720-913-7867 — you can remain anonymous and earn a cash reward! pic.twitter.com/mgw0ah739a— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) May 9, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Road rage may have led to fatal Edgewater charging station shooting, police say Crime and Public Safety | Children ages 10 to 12 can still be arrested in Colorado after lawmakers gut bill to raise minimum age of prosecution Crime and Public Safety | Man convicted of murder in death of homeless man in Denver Crime and Public Safety | Man dead after shooting in northeast Denver, homicide investigators appeal to public for help Crime and Public Safety | ...

Rocky Mountain resorts set record for skier visits for second consecutive season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:21:54 GMT

For the second consecutive ski season, U.S. resorts generated record visitation according to preliminary figures reported Tuesday by the National Ski Areas Association at its annual convention in Savannah, Ga.NSAA, which is headquartered in Lakewood, put the cumulative number at 64.7 million, a 6.6% increase over last year. The six-state Rocky Mountain region also broke its record for the second consecutive year with 27.9 million.The figures are preliminary because some ski areas, including four in Colorado, remain in operation. Final totals will be announced later. Colorado Ski Country USA will release figures for the state at its annual meeting on June 8.Related ArticlesOutdoors | Copper Mountain Resort announces single largest investment in a decade with new lodge, biking trails, ski run improvements and more on the way “Factors contributing to this record season include a robust snow year in the Rockies and Pacific Southwest regions, growing options of seas...

Residents raise questions, concerns about proposed closure of Vincent Thomas Bridge

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:21:54 GMT

Commuters and residents alike are raising questions about the expected closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge for construction.People who attended a recent online public meeting indicated that residents did not have enough notice about the project and are concerned about how the closure will impact traffic in the area.Caltrans plans to replace the deck of the bridge, which connects San Pedro, Wilmington and Harbor City to Terminal Island, to enhance safety and preserve the bridge’s structural integrity.The construction is expected to impact travel on State Route 47 and nearby streets, and Caltrans is in the process of finding out how much of an impact it would have on the community.Los Angeles Councilmember, Tim McOkser, who represents District 15 where the bridge is located, said Caltrans is considering multiple preliminary options: Closing the bridge for nine months to an entire year, or leaving one lane open in each direction, which would prolong the closure.“That has a tremendous ...

South Pasadena police car fleet going all-electric

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:21:54 GMT

A small Southern California city is transitioning to an all-electric police car fleet.The city of South Pasadena is acquiring 20 Teslas for patrol duties, administration and detective work, the Los Angeles Times reported Monday.The plan includes 10 Tesla Model Y vehicles, 10 Tesla Model 3 cars and more than 30 charging ports at South Pasadena City Hall, including some for public use.Some vehicles are already in use and others still need to be outfitted, Deputy City Manager Domenica Megerdichian told the Times.While many Americans aren’t yet sold on going electric, South Pasadena took the plunge after a lengthy study."We have been investigating this transition for five to six years and determined that these electric vehicles will be the best operationally for us,” South Pasadena Police Chief Brian Solinsky said in a statement.The transition is expected to be complete by next February.South Pasadena has a population of about 26,000 in an area of 3.4 square miles (8.81 s...

'Please don't ruin my life': Despite pleas, Tory Lanez denied new trial in Megan Thee Stallion shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:21:54 GMT

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez has been denied a new trial in the 2020 shooting of fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion.Lanez — real name Daystar Peterson — shot Megan in the feet after a party at Kylie Jenner's home in the Hollywood Hills on July 12, 2020.Megan — real name Megan Pete — told a jury that he fired five shots while yelling “Dance, b——-!”“I hear the gun going off, and I can’t believe he’s shooting at me," she said in court.He was convicted on Dec. 23 of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, having a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.Megan Thee Stallion accepts an award onstage during Glamour Celebrates 2021 Women of the Year Awards on Nov. 8, 2021, in New York City. (Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Glamour)With his request for a new trial denied, Lanez will face sentencing, which could send him to jail for more than 20 years. Sentencing has not yet been scheduled, according to James Queally of the Los Angeles Times. Wi...

This is where the most home burglaries occur in California, study says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:21:54 GMT

Home security is a top priority for homeowners and prospective buyers nationwide, and a new study shows that some cities are more prone to home burglaries than others.One California city was considered to have the most home burglaries, according to a study from Insurify.By analyzing the most recent Uniform Crime Reporting data from the FBI, researchers determined that Bakersfield was where the most home burglaries occurred. Here is where home prices have increased the most in California According to the report, the city had 847 burglaries per 100,000 residents, while the national average is 347 burglaries per 100,000 residents.Researchers found that home burglaries are 2.4 times more common in Bakersfield. The average home price of a home in the area is $370,099, according to Zillow.Bakersfield took the top spot for the city with the most home burglaries. Another California city, Vallejo, took the second spot, with researchers finding that 834 home burglaries occur yearly in the a...

Here's how much Black Californians could individually receive in reparations payments

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:21:54 GMT

California’s reparations task force has voted to approve recommendations on how the state may compensate and apologize to Black residents for generations of harm caused by racism and discriminatory policies.The recommendations include financial payouts which, if approved by the State Assembly, could total hundreds of billions of dollars, experts say.The panel’s vote approved a detailed account of historical discrimination against Black Californians in areas such as voting, housing, education, disproportionate policing and incarceration, and others.CalMatters, a non-partisan, nonprofit news organization, has created a calculator to help residents estimate how much they could individually receive under the task force’s proposal.The tool, titled, “How much reparations are African American residents owed?” includes a breakdown of the itemized amounts for “Health Harms,” “Mass Incarceration & Over-policing,” Housing Discrimination” and “Devaluation of Businesses.” California task f...

The Power of Mentorship for Women

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:21:54 GMT

An exploration of the role of mentorship in helping women achieve their goals and reach their full potentialThe idea of mentorship is not a new one. We have mentors, whether intentionally or unintentionally, from the moment we are born. A mentor is an experienced person who guides someone else in the area of their learned experience. Our parents are often our first mentors, followed by immediate family, friends, school peers, etc. As we become older, we often have to seek a mentor and ask for guidance and teachings to help us navigate the world of work, business, and life as adults.For women, in particular, having a mentor can be an invaluable resource. It is an incredibly powerful tool for women who want to reach their goals and realize their full potential. Throughout history, mentors have played a vital role in helping women succeed in numerous fields—from business and academia to politics and the arts. By providing guidance, advice, and support, a mentor can help open doors, rem...