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Queen’s falls from top 15 research universities ranking

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:23:56 GMT

A recent ranking of the top Canadian research universities saw Queen’s University fall from the top 15. The ranking pulls data from 2022, and is based on the overall sponsored research income of an institution – coming from grants, contracts or contributions from any external source. Given the university closes for the holidays as of Friday, a spokesperson said they would be unable to comment in time for publication. Queen’s is still listed as a member of the U15 Canada Association, but it’s unclear if they may be excluded from that group in future as their research income takes them just outside the top 15 country wide. Justyna Scezwyck-El Jassem, a history student and the president of PSAC 901, said she thinks the university putting too much on the plates of grad student workers is contributing to a decline in research income and quality.She says for grad student workers, both research and teaching assistant (TA) work is suffering due to the university spre...

Wheat Ridge woman scammed out of more than $10K

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:23:56 GMT

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (KDVR) — A Wheat Ridge woman said she was scammed out of thousands of dollars by someone who said her son had been in a car crash.This comes as police are warning folks about scammers targeting victims during the holidays.The woman asked not to be identified.Scammer uses son to bait mother for cashLast Friday, a man called her saying her son was involved in a crash and she had to pay up. The scammer told her that her son dropped his phone while he was driving and got into a crash."He was in jail," the woman said the scammer told her about her son. "He was injured from the accident. The car that he hit, she was pregnant and was in the hospital." FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Panicked, she said the scammer stepped up the lies showing they had no limit to their shame."Now, he says, the woman's baby has died," the woman said. "He says she miscarried, and so this makes it even worse, so the bail is going up even more money."A dead...

Woman shot while sleeping inside Aurora home

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:23:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A 27-year-old was taken to the hospital after she was shot while inside her Aurora home.Just before 2 a.m. on Thursday, officers with the Aurora Police Department responded to a shooting in the 900 block of South Joplin Way. The area is directly south of Tollgate Park.Officers said the woman, who's pregnant, was sleeping in her bedroom when the bullet hit her. Police said the shot possibly came from the green belt, which is located between Alameda Parkway and Mississippi Avenue. Deputy shot, suspect killed in Adams County The woman is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.Police did not say if a suspect is in custody.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Know before you go: Winter driving conditions over holiday weekend

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:23:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The holiday weekend is expected to bring winter driving conditions across the state.In addition to winter weather conditions, some roads will be busier than others, CDOT will pause roadwork in some areas, and select express lanes will be open. Where and when Colorado roads will be most congested this holiday season Before millions of Americans hit the road this weekend, the Colorado Department of Transportation is alerting motorists of some things to know.Pausing roadwork for heavy trafficCDOT is expecting heavy holiday traffic on Interstate 70, particularly between Denver and Eagle County and during the week following Christmas. Because of this, CDOT is suspending road projects along the I-70 mountain corridor starting Friday and lasting through early January to help with traffic flow. As for other road projects across the state, except for emergency operations, CDOT said lane closures will be suspended by noon Friday, lasting through 6 a.m. Tuesday, and again by...

SW Miami-Dade woman says good Samaritan got 1-year-old daughter’s stolen birthday outfit back from porch pirate

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:23:56 GMT

No porch pirate could ruin a Southwest Miami-Dade girl’s first birthday, even after one was brazen enough to try.Days after a bandit on wheels swiped the outfit that little Janiah was going to wear for her birthday bash last weekend, there is a feel-good update to this tale of holiday theft.Back on Dec. 15, Janiah’s actual birthday, her mother, Kathryn Navarro, said she noticed a masked individual outside her home.“I see this strange man on our doorstep, and I was kind of shocked,” said Navarro. “I was on the Turnpike, and I had to pull over.”The bicycle burglar came up to the family’s house and grabbed a package off the porch.Inside that package, Navarro said, was a custom-made outfit for Janiah’s first birthday — a jacket, shoes, a bow and a tutu — all made specially for the birthday girl.“I’m just – I’ve had a really hard year, and I sacrifice a lot for it to get this outfit for my daughter,”...

13 people taken to hospital after chemical exposure at Mission Valley YMCA: SDFD

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:23:56 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Thirteen people, 11 kids and two adults, were taken to a hospital after having trouble breathing due to a possible chlorine leak in a pool at the Mission Valley YMCA, fire officials said.The chemical exposure occurred at 5505 Friars Road, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department confirmed to FOX 5.Initial reports indicated that there was routine maintenance being done on the outside pool during a swim event when possibly chlorine or another chemical was released. Man stuck under concrete on side of cliff in Ocean Beach The conditions of all 13 patients have been labeled as "minor" injuries, from a mild irritation cough to mild shortness of breath, per SDFD.Environmental and HAZMAT teams are investigating the matter."We are aware of the situation at the Mission Valley YMCA and our highest priority is  the safety of members and staff," YMCA responded in a statement.Firefighters say the Mission Valley YMCA is still operating besides the impacted pool.Check back for upda...

Timberwolves get back on track with win over Lakers

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:23:56 GMT

The mark of a great team: the Timberwolves have yet to allow one shortcoming to lead to another this season.Twenty-seven games into the season, Minnesota is the only team in the NBA yet to lose consecutive games after it followed Wednesday’s loss in Philadelphia with a 118-111 victory over the Lakers at Target Center.The Wolves played with their food to some degree Thursday, as the defense wasn’t as sharp as usual, particularly at home. That could be linked to Minnesota playing the night prior, but the same thing was true for the Lakers, who were sans LeBron James.For the second straight night, an opposing center had his way with Minnesota. One night after Joel Embiid scored 51 against the Wolves, Anthony Davis hit one mid-range after another to the tune of 31 points and eight rebounds. He was the primary reason the Lakers (15-14) — who have lost four straight games and five of their six contests since winning the In-Season Tournament — were able to stay within five with...

Men’s basketball: Balanced approach aids Gophers in 80-63 win over Ball State

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:23:56 GMT

Gophers guard Cam Christie hit a contested 3-pointer to beat the shot clock early in Thursday’s game against Ball State. On the next possession, he had a better look from deep but passed it up and found Josh Ola-Joseph for an easier layup.Head coach Ben Johnson appreciated the smart play, pointing at his true freshman after the play.Christie’s assist, part of a career-high six, contributed to the Gophers’ hot start in an 80-63 win over Ball State at Williams Arena.“He’s got a really good feel,” Johnson said about Christie postgame. “You want to reward. Sometimes it doesn’t get the highlight or the recognition that it (deserves). Just that simple play, especially a guy that just made one, passing one up. It gives confidence to teammates, too.”The Gophers (9-3) extended their winning streak to four, while Ball State (8-4) lost its second consecutive.Minnesota, a 12-point favorite, didn’t put away Ball State for good until late in the game, des...

Francis Howell School Board votes to remove Black literature, history electives

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:23:56 GMT

O’FALLON, Mo. – On Thursday, the Francis Howell School Board voted to remove two elective courses from the district's high schools. Effective July 1, 2024, FHSD will no longer offer Black history or Black literature for students as an elective.Previous students of the classes said they learned valuable life lessons while in the course. “I learned so many different things in that class that I never knew about, and I think a lot of people would not know unless they took that course,” Lauren Chance said. “Not only did the course teach me a lot, it also built a community. I was in a class with people who had similar interests as me.”

Nursing home takes in residents from Northview Village Nursing Home

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:23:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The abrupt closure of one of the largest nursing homes in the St. Louis area has left 170 residents, workers and their families with several questions. The emotions of some of the staff now taking care of the residents run high."Heartbreaking. That they got moved from their homes in the middle of the night and had to come to a place that their not familiar with, with no belongings at all," Kim Thomas said.The sign on the front doors of the Northview Village Nursing Home says, "Danger, condemned, keep away.” It has been six days since residents were removed from the nursing home and relocated to other St. Louis region nursing homes.Twenty-seven residents were relocated to the Superior Manor of Festus Nursing Home."They were, um, all just pretty much evacuated from the building. And we had one gentleman that came to us, and he came with two pairs of pants,” Michelle Plumb, administrator of Superior Manor of Festus, said. “All the other residents came with nothing." City ...