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Embattled Harvard President Claudine Gay to resign

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:47:53 GMT

By Eva Rothenberg | CNNEmbattled Harvard President Claudine Gay will resign today, according to a report from The Harvard Crimson.The Crimson, citing a person with knowledge of the decision, said Gay will resign and that it is unclear who will be appointed to serve in the interim.Related ArticlesNational News | Evelyn Chua reappointed as Milpitas vice mayor National News | 63-year-old University of Wisconsin chancellor sacked from post over pornographic films made with his wife National News | Flagship public universities likely to cut more humanities, staff — especially in rural states National News | California is pressing universities to repatriate thousands of Native American remains and artifacts. How two campuses are succeeding. National News | Students fighting antisemitism use legal tool that tests power at US colleges CNN has reached out to Harvard for comment.Gay’s term as president of the pres...

Single family residence sells in Oakland for $3.2 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:47:53 GMT

6255 Chabot Road – Google Street ViewA 3,146-square-foot house built in 1911 has changed hands. The spacious historic property located in the 6200 block of Chabot Road in Oakland was sold on Oct. 20, 2023. The $3,200,000 purchase price works out to $1,017 per square foot. This two-story home presents a roomy floor plan, featuring five bedrooms and three baths. The home’s outer structure has composition shingles on the roof. Inside, there is a fireplace. In addition, the house includes a garage.Additional houses that have recently been purchased close by include:On Presley Way, Oakland, in September 2022, a 2,224-square-foot home was sold for $2,050,000, a price per square foot of $922. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In January 2023, a 1,597-square-foot home on Chabot Road in Oakland sold for $3,800,000, a price per square foot of $2,379. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,303-square-foot home on the 6000 block of Harwood Avenue in Oakland sold in April 2023, for $1...

Trump’s odd Jan. 6 defense: It was the Russian interference

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:47:53 GMT

By Katelyn Polantz | CNNMuch of Donald Trump’s legal strategy in his federal 2020 election interference case has, so far, centered around trying to delay the start of his March trial until after the November presidential election.But in recent court filings, and according to sources familiar with the Trump team’s approach, other defense strategies have emerged – namely of absolving Trump, the front-runner for the GOP nomination, of responsibility for the US Capitol attack and positioning him as a victim of disinformation and overzealous government investigators.Two under-the-radar court filings from Trump’s team in late November offered the clearest glimpse yet into what the former president’s lawyers may try to argue before a jury in the historic case. The filings say that his lawyers hope during the trial to point to people in the federal government he suspects are biased toward him, to foreign influence, and to election disinformation that led him to believe the 2020 contest was ...

16 residents displaced in Oakland apartment fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:47:53 GMT

OAKLAND — Sixteen residents were displaced after a fire Monday night at an East Oakland apartment building, authorities said.No injuries were reported.The fire started about 9:53 p.m. Monday at the three-unit apartment in the 1500 block of International Boulevard, in the Rancho San Antonio neighborhood.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Oakland’s Measure Q money going unspent as fire danger at parks worsens Crashes and Disasters | East Bay house fire sends one elderly residents to hospital with critical burns Crashes and Disasters | Former Oakland fire chief resigns from top San Rafael job Crashes and Disasters | ‘One of the pillars’: 95-year-old Oakland artist known for vivid depictions of Black life killed in house fire Crashes and Disasters | Vacant harbor master’s office at San Leandro Marina destroyed by fire All of the residents, which included adults and children...

Inert bomb found on Santa Cruz County beach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:47:53 GMT

(KRON) – The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office found an inert military ordnance on the beach in Pajaro Dunes on New Year’s Eve. On Dec. 31, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office bomb team was alerted of a suspicious object in Pajaro Dunes.(Photo: Santa Cruz Sheriff's County Office) High surf advisory begins Wednesday: NWS According to authorites, the object was an inert military ordnance, and it was deemed safe. The sheriff's office suspects the ordnance was washed up from the area's coastal flooding on Dec. 28.Travis Air Force Base personnel collected the ordnance, according to authorities.

What would you put on Denver's 2024 bingo card?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:47:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The new year is here, and that means a new year of exciting possibilities and opportunities.Some of those might be personal, such as a wedding or a new addition to the family, but some of those exciting moments are shared across an entire city or state.Last year ended with a story few viewers saw coming -- Russell Wilson being benched. Some Broncos fans even said, "That wasn't something we had on our bingo card." Why you should keep your Christmas lights up through the end of January With that in mind, FOX31 is asking readers to help build a Denver and Colorado-themed 2024 bingo card for everyone to play along with.Some suggestions might be something sports-related like, "Nuggets become repeat NBA Champions," or even a crazy weather prediction like "Blizzard in June."The list is for fun, so keep in mind that suggestions about politics, violent crime or natural disasters will not be included.Submit a form.You have until the end of the week to submit your suggestions...

Slow start to snowy season doesn't mean dry winter for Denver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:47:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Denver had one of the driest Decembers on record for snowfall, and the rest of the snowy months so far haven't been much better.Denver's off to a slow start for snowfall, but this lackluster winter weather doesn't necessarily mean it's going to be a dry season, according to Pinpoint Weather meteorologist Travis Michels.Winter snow so farFrom September of 2023 through Jan. 2, 2024, there have been 11.8 inches of snow for the season, which isn't a lot compared to the average snowfall in Denver.On average, the Mile High City has 20.6 inches of snow by this time, according to the National Weather Service. FOX31 Weather: View the latest Denver forecasts, maps and radar But the snowfall thus far isn't a great indicator of the type of winter ahead.Snowfall totals this year versus average (KDVR)Previous snowfall at this timeCompared to last year at this time, Denver was at 23.9 inches by the end of December. The winter of 2022-2023 ended with 48.9 inches of snow.But don't...

Sunrise Police officer injured after reported shooting in Fort Lauderdale

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:47:53 GMT

A Sunrise Police officer has been injured in Fort Lauderdale after a reported shooting. Fort Lauderdale Police responded to the area of 200 Street and Northwest 22nd Avenue, just after 2 p.m. The officer has been rushed to Broward Health Medical Center via ground transport with a gunshot wound to their leg. The condition of the officer is not yet known. It is unclear if a suspect has been taken into custody or what led to the shooting. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Apparent Israeli strike kills senior Hamas figure in Beirut and raises fears conflict could expand

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:47:53 GMT

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An apparent Israeli strike in the Lebanese capital of Beirut killed Hamas’ second-highest ranking political leader Tuesday, marking a potential escalation of Israel’s war against the militant group and heightening the risk of a wider Middle East conflict.Saleh Arouri, who was the most senior Hamas figure killed since the war with Israel began, was also a founder of the group’s military wing. His death could provoke major retaliation by Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah militia.The strike hit an apartment in a building in a Shiite district of Beirut that is a Hezbollah stronghold, and Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has vowed to strike back against any Israeli targeting of Palestinian officials in Lebanon.Hezbollah and the Israeli military have been exchanging fire almost daily over the Israeli-Lebanese border since Israel’s military campaign in Gaza began nearly three months ago. But so far the Lebanese group has appeared ...

Patriots’ Jerod Mayo reacts to ‘hurtful’ report he’s rubbed people the wrong way

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:47:53 GMT

Over the last year, Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo has drawn increased attention as Bill Belichick’s future grows increasingly uncertain.Last January, Mayo signed a new contract that included more money and greater responsibilities, which led some in the organization to believe he will be eventually become Belichick’s successor as head coach.However, according to a report from the Boston Sports Journal’s Greg Bedard, Mayo has also “rubbed at least some people the wrong way in the building,” since signing his new deal. Asked about the report Tuesday during a conference call, Mayo admitted the story had been brought to his attention, and he found it “hurtful,”Mayo also said he tries to avoid reading articles during the season, before offering two lengthy answers to separate questions about the report and how he processed it last week.His full comments are below.“Honestly when that report came out, you know, my brother sent it to m...