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Miami Beach spring break data show dip in arrests from last year - and no shootings

There was a significant law enforcement presence during the spring break weekend in Miami Beach.

Despite efforts to discourage spring breakers, crowds were smaller and calmer compared to previous years. [ more ]

Miami Herald

DeSantis will send troopers to Miami Beach, other cities during spring break

140 state troopers deployed to aid law enforcement agencies during spring break.

Troopers to assist with traffic control, crowd management, and security in popular spring break destinations. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Think South Beach is hard to navigate now? Wait till spring break. Here are new rules

South Beach and Fort Lauderdale are changing their spring break reputations.

Parking rules and rates are changing in South Beach during peak spring break weekends. [ more ]

Miami Herald

What did spring break look like in South Beach and Fort Lauderdale? See for yourself

Spring break tradition in South Florida dates back to the 1960s.

Cities in South Florida are seeing college students coming for beach days and bar nights during spring break. [ more ]

Sun Sentinel

Spring Breakers beware: Florida won't tolerate chaos of recent years, DeSantis says

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is determined to prevent chaos and violence during Spring Break in Florida

Local authorities in Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale are working with state and federal partners to ensure a safe and controlled environment during the busy Spring Break period [ more ]

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Everyone wants to see Michelangelo's David now

Visitors flocked to see Michelangelo's David sculpture in Florence on Tuesday, following an uproar over a Florida school's decision to force the resignation of the principal over complaints about a lesson featuring the Renaissance masterpiece.Tourists, many of them Americans on spring break or studying abroad, posed for selfies in front of the giant marble statue, which features the Biblical David, naked with a sling over his shoulder and a rock in his hand, ready for battle with Goliath.

Washington Post

Visitors flock to see David sculpture after Florida uproar

Visitors stand in front of Michelangelo's "David statue" in the Accademia Gallery in Florence, Italy, Tuesday, March 28, 2023.The Florence museum and the city's mayor are inviting parents and students from a Florida charter school to visit and see Michelangelo's sculpture of David.The invitation comes after the school principal was forced to resign following parental complaints that an image of the nude Renaissance masterpiece was shown to a sixth-grade art class.

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Visitors flock to see Michelangelo's David sculpture after school uproar in Florida

Visitors stand in front of Michelangelo's David statue in the Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence, Italy, on Tuesday.A Florida school principal was forced to resign following parental complaints that an image of the nude Renaissance masterpiece was shown to a sixth-grade art class.Alessandra Tarantino/AP FLORENCE, Italy Visitors flocked to see Michelangelo's David sculpture in Florence on Tuesday, following an uproar over a Florida school's decision to force the resignation of the principal over complaints about a lesson featuring the Renaissance masterpiece.

Chicago Tribune

David McGrath: This Valentine's Day, I am surprising my wife with 'the kiss'

Last Valentine's Day, Marianne told me I am not romantic anymore."Not true," I said."I was never romantic.""Ha, ha," she said, rolling her eyes.She got me thinking, though.Admittedly, when we were younger, I was more inclined toward romantic gestures.A month after we started dating, I sent her flowers.

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New England Patriots

Pro Football Focus re-confirms the Patriots' 2021 draft was awesome

There's been a sort of Deadpool-and/or-Nickelodeon-show-esque breaking of the fourth wall the last several years when it comes to draft grades.

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2 students wounded in Texas HS shooting; suspect arrested

Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Two students were injured in a shooting outside a Dallas-area high school on Monday morning and police arrested the person suspected of opening fire, officials said.The shooting began on a high school campus in the suburb of Arlington around 6:55 a.m., before many students arrived for the first day back to classes after the spring break, according to police and school district officials.

New York Daily News

Shooting outside Lamar High School in Texas leaves 2 students hurt, officials say

A shooting outside a North Texas high school early Monday left one student wounded by gunfire and another injured by debris.A suspect has been arrested, officials said.The gunfire occurred outside the Lamar High School building in Arlington before 7 a.m., more than a half hour before classes usually start, the Arlington Police Department said.

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Sports

A Fourth Alabama Player Was at a Deadly Shooting, in a Car Hit by Bullets

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.A fatal January shooting that involved members of the top-ranked Alabama men's basketball team, which has loomed over the Crimson Tide as they chase a national championship, could have been even more deadly, as surveillance video showed that two players were in a car struck by bullets in the crossfire.

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Film

Netflix's Dull CIA Series The Recruit is More Like Paperwork | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

TV/Streaming

Noah Centineo (fresh off of a super supporting role in " Black Adam," expanding his on-screen prowess from the " To All the Boys I've Loved Before" movies) stars in the series as Owen Hendricks, a new recruit to the CIA.He's just a lawyer when the series starts, working in an office space that's bleaker than Initech, and learning through one loss after the next about how things are done in Langley.

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Struggling L.A. students won't get a longer school year but can seek help during vacation

Los Angeles parents who want their children to receive extra academic help can send them to school on the first two weekdays of winter and spring break, a revised learning plan that won teacher union support but also prompted Supt. Alberto Carvalho and several school board members to criticize the labor group.

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

L.A. school district changes plan for expanded school year under teachers union pressure

Under pressure from the teachers union, Los Angeles school officials have changed their plan to create four optional "acceleration days" to boost student learning in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Law enforcement, EMS officials ramp up efforts as spring break rolls in

AUSTIN, Texas Spring break in Austin isn't just for students.The season change means plenty of festivities for anyone to enjoy, such as South by Southwest, Rodeo Austin and the opportunity to explore all the areas in better weather.As events and an influx of people pour into the city, so will an increased presence of law enforcement and EMS personnel.

Chicago Tribune

Terrorism-related charges brought against Maine teen in alleged Chicago mosque-attack plot

A Maine teenager is now facing upgraded terrorism-related charges stemming from an alleged ISIS-inspired plot to attack a Shiite mosque in Chicago last spring.Xavier Pelkey, 19, was charged in a two-count superseding indictment made public Thursday in U.S. District Court in Maine with conspiracy to provide material support for terrorism and possessing explosives, court records show.

Washington Post

Analysis | Portugal Beats Paris for US Travelers Seizing on a Strong Dollar

As the pound and euro struggle relative to the dollar, opportunistic US travelers might be wondering if it's time to book an international trip, and maybe even prepay for the hotel.

Washington Post

Business

Analysis | Good Luck Making It to Your Vacation This Summer

As people gather round this summer, one topic keeps coming up: Will I get away for my holiday in July or August?

Washington Post

Business

Analysis | That Hot Beach Summer Isn't Looking So Hot

As people gather round this summer, one topic keeps coming up: Will I get away for my holiday in July or August?

Miami Herald

After successful spring break crackdown, Miami Beach city manager says she's resigning

Alina Hudak resigns as Miami Beach City Manager after successful efforts to change spring break scene

Hudak was the first woman to run the city and played a key role in implementing measures for a calmer spring break. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Take a look at Miami Beach's spring break as a midnight curfew looms

Spring break crowds in Miami Beach are growing despite a midnight curfew announcement.

Safety measures include parking closures, beach entrance closures, license-plate readers, and a DUI checkpoint. [ more ]

Sun Sentinel

Miami Beach imposes a midnight spring break curfew starting Friday night

Miami Beach imposes midnight curfew due to spring break crowds and shootings.

Curfew applies to South Beach entertainment district, requiring immediate street evacuation. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Miami Beach imposes a midnight spring break curfew starting Friday night

Midnight curfew imposed in Miami Beach during Spring Break to control crowds and maintain public safety.

City of Miami Beach also limits alcohol sales and restricts outdoor movement during curfew hours. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Will Miami hit 90 on spring break weekend? What the forecast says about heat spell

High-temperature records possible in South Florida

Warm temperatures and high heat index expected for South Florida [ more ]

Miami Herald

Miami Beach spring break measures are keeping crowds away. Next weekend is a bigger test

Viral video on social media influenced spring break crowd behavior in Miami Beach.

Messaging campaign with social media outreach contributed to reduced spring break disruptions. [ more ]

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Marketing

DJ Pauly D leads Dave & Buster's spring break revolution

DJ Pauly D promotes 'Spring Break for All' campaign at Dave & Buster's

Campaign aims to make Spring Break a federal holiday with a petition [ more ]

The Verge

Marketing

Viral internet documentary series Channel 5 is getting the HBO treatment

The creators also have a widely popular Patreon account, where subscribers pay to access exclusive content and support Channel 5 operations.

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But Channel 5 inking a deal with HBO is still interesting, with Callaghan occupying a space at the intersection of content creator, independent journalist, and now, filmmaker with backing from major entertainment companies.

Miami Herald

Is Miami Beach making up with spring break? Here's how travelers, residents feel

Miami Beach has implemented new restrictions for spring break, resulting in smaller crowds and quieter nights.

Residents have mixed reactions to the changes, with some welcoming the quieter atmosphere while others miss the economic benefits from tourism. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Take a look: Spring break marches on in Miami Beach with fewer crowds, more restrictions

Spring break crowd in Miami Beach is noticeably lighter this year

Despite city's efforts to discourage spring breakers, some still visited Miami Beach [ more ]

Miami Herald

'Bringing the country to the city.' Cowboys rode horses on Ocean Drive during spring break

Stephen Harmon brought his horses to Miami Beach despite warnings, aiming to bring joy to residents and visitors.

Harmon believes in sharing unique experiences with people by showcasing horses in the city. [ more ]

Miami Herald

See photos from South Beach as spring break begins during city's police crackdown

Strict measures implemented in Miami Beach for spring break

Young visitors aware of city's efforts to discourage spring break chaos [ more ]

Miami Herald

Spring break parking closures have begun in South Beach. Are they deterring visitors?

City parking garages in Miami Beach closed for spring break weekends with increased rates.

Local residents and workers exempt from the $100 flat parking rate, causing frustration for visitors. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Spring break's reach stretches to Kendall. Here's where weekend DUI checkpoints will be

Spring break activities reaching suburban areas like Kendall and Westchester

Miami-Dade police planning DUI sobriety checkpoints in Kendall during prime spring break weekends. [ more ]

Miami Herald

DUI checkpoint, license plate readers are coming to Miami Beach. Here's where and when

Miami Beach ramps up enforcement for spring break with DUI checkpoint and license plate readers.

Sobriety checkpoints and license plate readers planned for multiple weekends in Miami Beach. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Miami Beach's spring break plan lets city 'mistreat people,' county commissioner says

Miami Beach's spring break crackdown criticized by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Keon Hardemon

Hardemon challenges the treatment of Black spring break visitors and questions county's financial responsibility. [ more ]

Miami Herald

An early start to rainy season in time for spring break? Here's what the forecast says

Spring break in Florida may bring afternoon thunderstorms.

Rain chances increase starting Saturday night, with potential storms throughout the week. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Miami Beach's new spring break rules target chaos, not Black visitors | Opinion

Public safety measures in Miami Beach are not aimed at keeping out Black spring break crowds, but at addressing real violence and mob behavior.

Nearly half of the spring break arrests in Miami Beach are of individuals from Miami-Dade, highlighting the need for measures targeting local troublemakers. [ more ]

Miami Herald

How far can a city go to keep Black spring break crowds out? Miami Beach tests limits | Opinion

The Miami Beach City Commission raised public parking fees to discourage spring break crowds on two weekends in March.

The actions taken by Miami Beach city officials to deter spring break crowds were criticized as discriminatory and evoking a history of racial bias. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Miami Beach officials clarify sweeping parking closures for peak spring break weekends

City-owned parking lots and most garages south of 42nd Street will be closed during specific March weekends.

Exceptions for city residents, workers, and selected garages during these weekends. [ more ]

Miami Herald

3 months ago

Miami Beach commission votes preemptively for spring break curfews, beach restrictions

Miami Beach City Commission voted to impose curfews and beach closures during spring break weekends.

The measures aim to shut down the party atmosphere and prevent violent incidents. [ more ]

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11 months ago

France news

A first-time filmmaker in Cannes: Molly Manning Walker on her breakthrough 'How to Have Sex'

Molly Manning Walker was still bleary-eyed from six months in the editing suite rushing to finish her first feature film when she arrived at the Cannes Film Festival.It's nice to have a deadline," Walker, 29, said while sipping an espresso.I work best with chaos.Six weeks earlier, Walker had just gotten off the Tube in London when her producer, a normally calm person, called her shouting: Where have you been?

Sun Sentinel

11 months ago

Tri-Rail gets $71.7M from feds for new coaches, locomotives

No one would argue that Tri-Rail's commuter passengers are a hardy lot.And at long last, after riding the rails aboard decades-old coaches, their loyalty will be rewarded with the eventual arrival of new passenger cars and locomotives.The publicly subsidized South Florida rail line, which is operated by the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, has received a $71.7 million federal grant to start replacing 32% of its aging passenger rail cars and locomotives.

Yahoo Sports

Chicago White Sox

Catching up fast: Miranda, like last season, starts slowly but now sizzling

CHICAGO - Most schools in this country give students a spring break each year.After he completes his training-camp studies, the Twins might want to do the same for Jose Miranda.For the second straight season, the Twins' third baseman had a largely fruitless first three weeks to his season.As a rookie in 2022, he batted .117 in his first three weeks, and only injuries to teammates kept him in the majors.

The Mercury News

Silicon Valley food

Capitola Village ready for peak season as it recovers from January storm

CAPITOLA - Waves breaking against the Capitola shoreline are scarcely heard above the lunchtime chatter at Zelda's on the Beach.And while the scene might appear ordinary by typical restaurant standards, it is a triumphant departure from what has been experienced in the longtime coastal staple for nearly four months straight.

Portland Mercury

Portland

Good Morning, News: Portland Street Response Workers Condemn Tent Ban, Light Pole Drama, and Narcan on Store Shelves This Summer?

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!Good morning, Portland!We're set for a cooler and wetter end of the week, just in time for spring break to wind down.

Portland Mercury

Portland

Gwyneth Paltrow's Defense, Chris Martin's Misplaced Hero Worship, and Superheroes We Love (Wolverines) and Don't Love (Shazam)

Hello, Trash Pandas!This week is Spring Break for Portland public schools, so don't be surprised if children on the brink of going feral start clogging up your favorite outdoor space in the middle of a weekday.Give their frazzled caretakers some grace and a wink-and maybe a puff of your j if you've got one; it's rough out here, and we are doing our best.

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US news

US air travel is overwhelmed' and that's putting off some flyers, industry group says

Editor's Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel's weekly newsletter.Get the latest news in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments.Travel is so busy this spring break season at Miami International Airport that officials are advising flyers to give themselves an extra hour arriving three hours, rather than two before a domestic flight.

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US news

Miami beach can party all night after booze ban halted

The party looks set to go on well into the night in Miami's South Beach, for now at least, after ban on alcohol sales after 2 a.m. was temporarily halted.Earlier this week a judge ruled that last call for booze in parts of South Beach can be shifted from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m.following several attempts by Miami Beach officials to address complaints about nightclubs from city residents.

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Suspect in Denver's East High School shooting is dead, authorities confirm

A student hugs a man after a school shooting at East High School Wednesday in Denver.David Zalubowski/AP The suspect in a Denver area high school shooting Wednesday was found dead in a nearby county, authorities confirmed.Officials said that a 17-year-old student opened fire at East High School, injuring two school administrators and causing hundreds of students to go into lockdown.

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Two students injured, suspect in custody following shooting at Lamar High School; campus on lockdown, officials say

ARLINGTON, Texas Arlington ISD officials and local police say Lamar High School is currently on lockdown due to a shooting that happened Monday morning.Police tell WFAA that they received multiple calls at 6:55 a.m. about shots fired on campus, outside of the school building.Two students have been reported injured and are receiving medical care, according to the district.

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College students take part in TxDOT campaign to end drunk driving

AUSTIN, Texas College students across Texas are joining an effort to end drunk driving incidents.Students are partnering with the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) "Drive Sober.No Regrets" spring break drunk driving prevention campaign.The message of the campaign is to remind everyone, including college students celebrating spring break, to find a sober ride home.

BuzzFeed

Teachers Are Sharing Their Most "WTF!" Moments From Parent-Teacher Conferences, And I Am At A Loss

1. "I once caught a student cheating in class - they literally copied the entire test from the student next to them, and even copied the other student's name, then crossed it out and wrote their own name. I told the student they could retake the test alone with me just this once, and that it was their last chance. Their parent came in and scolded me, saying that I didn't put in the directions that cheating wasn't allowed!"

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Beer

Wetherspoon is selling 2.15 pints for a limited time only - full list of beers

The offer is part of the JD Wetherpoon's Real Ale Festival (Image: PA) Wetherspoons is offering pints of selected beers for just 2.15 in pubs across the UK for a limited time only.The offer starts this week and applies across all 844 Wetherspoon pubs in the UK.A selection of 30 ales will be available for 2.15 a pint from Wednesday, March 22 until Sunday, April 2. The offer is part of the pub chain's Real Ale Festival, with vegan and gluten free beers also included in the deal.

Los Angeles Times

California

An LAUSD strike survival guide: What you need to know

Here is a guide for coping with the three-day Los Angeles Unified School District walkout set to begin Tuesday morning.The basics
The walkout - which will last Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - would include as many as65,000 workers.Schools would be closed during a strike.That is leaving parents scrambling.

Los Angeles Times

California

What? A strike? Parents blindsided by looming LAUSD walkout that is closing schools

Like most parents in the nation's second-largest school district , Marianne Webster was shocked to learn of the massive strike set to shutter public schools across Los Angeles for three days next week.She was even more shocked to learn about it from her third-grader."When I picked him up he said, 'The teachers are going on strike,'" said the mother of four, whose two eldest children attend 186th Street Elementary School in Gardena, where 70% of students take the bus to campus and 100% get free lunch.

Chicago Tribune

2 Illinois teens dead after sledding at Colorado ski resort

A community in Central Illinois is in mourning a day after two local teens were killed while sledding at a Colorado ski resort.Paula Crane, superintendent of the Prairie Central school district in Fairbury, confirmed Monday that two students from Prairie Central High School died in a "tragic accident."

Chicago Tribune

Chicago's runoff election: A voters guide for mayor and City Council elections on April 4

With Chicago's mayoral race winnowed to two candidates - Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas - and only a dozen or so aldermanic races headed to runoffs, Chicagoans will head to the polls one more time, on April 4, to settle who will take over the fifth floor at City Hall as well as the direction of the City Council for the next four years.

Chicago Tribune

David McGrath: A winning formula for a loving marriage? Communication and compromise.

When my wife and I got married in August of 1972, I was a substitute teacher for Chicago Public Schools earning $40 a day.

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Rams

'Something special': 24-year-old Jake Liker almost perfectly predicts March Madness' Selection Sunday

When leaves ripen red, birds across the country begin heading south.When branches turn bare, bears turn to hibernation for the winter.Come spring, the birds migrate again, and Westwood native Jake Liker feels the pull of seasonal rhythms towards the fruitless quest for perfection.He opens up a spreadsheet, taking up arms with a tiny legion of a few hundred college basketball obsessives trying to predict the future through months of research.

Food & Beverage Magazine

Food & drink

FOUR SEASONS ANGUILLA ANNOUNCES FRESH CULINARY OFFERINGS, CREATIVE COCKTAILS, AND DISTINGUISHED WELLNESS TREATMENTS FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE SPRING GETAWAY

This Spring break, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla will once again welcome a stellar line-up of new and returning talent in the wellness and food and beverage realms for guests to enjoy during their time in this Caribbean haven.Recently a recipient of the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for 2023, Four Seasons Anguilla has a unique and unwavering commitment to the guest experience.

Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Washington DC

Peek Inside the March Issue

FEATURES
50 Great Dates
Float in a hot-air balloon.Score discount theater tickets.Share a posh picnic.Learn how to dance for less.Whether you're a longtime couple or new to each other, on a budget or looking to splurge, here are fun ideas for your next romantic outing.By Daniella Byck, Amy Moeller, and Anna Spiegel.

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Washington DC

5 Great Travel Deals for March - Washingtonian

Where: Snowpine Lodge, Alta, Utah; 801-742-2000.What's special: This lodge is 29 miles from Salt Lake International Airport, so guests can land in the morning and by afternoon be on the slopes of Alta Ski Resort, where they can ski-in/ski-out.Snowpine Lodge has 54 luxury guest rooms.Amenities include hot tubs, a pool overlooking the dramatic scenery, a spa, a fireplace, a pool table, movie theater, and arcade games.

Boston.com

Boston

Boston warns of overdoses linked to fentanyl-laced cocaine

BOSTON (AP) - Boston public health officials have alerted healthcare providers in the city about a "concerning" increase in the number of opioid-related overdoses among people who believed they were using cocaine.The Boston Public Health Commission announced Thursday that city Emergency Medical Services responded to 11 suspected cases in one 24-hour period earlier this week.

Boston.com

Boston

Pump pain continues as gas prices in Mass. rise another 21 cents

"The high cost of crude oil, the key ingredient in gasoline, continues to push up pump prices dramatically for consumers."

FanSided

National Football League

Derek Carr makes the combine about himself, interviewing with 3 teams

Derek Carr is a five-star man heading back to the NFL Combine in search of a new team.Derek Carr thinks the combine is so nice, he is going there twice.We are not in Kansas anymore, or Southern Nevada for that matter.The former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback is looking for a new place to call his home.

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Film

The Underrated Sayles: An Appreciation of Baby It's You on Its 40th Anniversary | Features | Roger Ebert

Forty years later, "Baby It's You" remains one of the most genuine coming-of-age stories.It is one of the few films to explore the liminal space between high school and adulthood."Baby It's You" captures an emotional time period that throws young people completely off their axes.

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Television

Saturday Night Live' Mocks Trump's Trip to Ohio

The Saturday Night Live opening sketch has reliably become a showcase for the cast member James Austin Johnson it's simply a matter of which political figure or celebrity he'll impersonate in the segment.This week the wheel was spun and it landed on former President Donald J. Trump, who on Wednesday visited the town of East Palestine, Ohio, the site of a train derailment that has led to a toxic chemical spill.

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

72,000 L.A. students show up for school on first day of winter break

"Acceleration days" - two extra days of school over winter break - were a no-brainer for the brainy Kimberly Sanchez, a senior at the Maywood Center for Enriched Studies.If there had been five extra days, she'd have done them all.She did not need the all-out sales pitch and communication blitz of the last few weeks from school officials urging students to attend.

Austin Monitor

Austin

Three finalists make a splash as they vie for position of Aquatic Division manager - Austin Monitor

Monday, December 19, 2022 by Nina Hernandez
Last Thursday, the Parks and Recreation Department held a public meeting to introduce the three remaining candidates in the running to become Austin's next Aquatic Division manager, who the department expects to name in early January.The Aquatic Division manager is responsible for staffing and recruitment, public pool operations, instructional swim programming, aquatics maintenance and safety.

Austin Monitor

Austin

Clogged wells, ongoing drought gum up Deep Eddy Pool's opening hours - Austin Monitor

Thursday, December 1, 2022 by Nina Hernandez
Deep Eddy Pool is facing delayed opening hours due to drought conditions and the clogged status of two of the wells the city uses to keep the spring-fed pool in operation.Although regular maintenance scheduled for January may alleviate some of the problem, there is a limit to what the city can do while water levels remain low.

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Wellness

Our Children Won't Stop Bickering Over Our Vacation Condo. Help!

My husband and I own a vacation condominium (with two bedrooms and two bathrooms) that we like to make available to our five adult children.We don't use it over the holidays, but the kids' use of it during this period has become contentious.Four are married, one is divorced and they all have children.

Fatherly

Fathers

What Happened When I Lost My Son on the Mountain

We were on spring break in Santa Fe and the local ski hill decided to stay open for an extra week because late storms brought an abundance of snow.The locals must have missed the memo, however, since there were only a handful of other skiers and riders up there with us.That was just the way we liked it.

Fatherly

3 years ago

Fathers

Dax Shepard Thinks It's Fine If Your Kids Start With 'The Phantom Menace'

It's a complex, circular argument without a definitive resolution, a topic hotly debated with Reddit threads aplenty.

Nytimes

NYC music

Maude Latour, a Columbia Student, Makes Existential Pop

The 22-year-old singer-songwriter just graduated with a degree in philosophy.

Name: Maude Latour

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Hometown: New York City

the Guardian

World news

First child victims of Texas school shooting named

As desperate families continued to wait for news of their children, the names of the first victims of the mass shooting at Robb elementary school in Uvalde, near the Texas border with Mexico, have begun to emerge.

the Guardian

World news

Average price of gas surpasses $6 a gallon for first time in California

The average price of gas in California has surpassed $6 a gallon for the first time ever as fuel costs across the US reach record highs.

Nytimes

Sports

E-Bike Bliss on Two Hawaiian Islands

On Maui and Lanai, roads heave up hillsides, curl around cliffs and sail above thundering bays.Terrifying in a car.No sweat on an electric bike.

Nytimes