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UCLA promotes Georgeton to assistant, hires 2 more assistant basketball coaches

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:35:19 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA has promoted Nate Georgeton to assistant on coach Mick Cronin’s basketball staff and added two assistants.Georgeton has spent the last four seasons at UCLA as video coordinator and the team’s director of student-athlete development. He replaces Ivo Simovic, who left after one year to be an assistant with the NBA’s Toronto Raptors.Nemanja Jovanovic and Brendyn Taylor were added to the staff. Jovanovic will serve as both an assistant and director of international recruiting. He has had stints at UT Arlington, DePaul and SMU.Taylor spent the last two seasons as a grad assistant at St. John’s. At UCLA, he will help with player development, scouting and oversee a mentoring program for incoming freshmen. Taylor played basketball at Southern California and professionally in Germany.The NCAA in January approved an increase of two basketball coaches who can participate in skill instruction but may not recruit off campus. ___AP college basketball: https://apnews....

Repuntan los feminicidios en España: hubo al menos 31 en lo que va de 2023

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:35:19 GMT

(CNN) — España ha registrado 31 homicidios por violencia de género desde inicios de este año y hasta el 31 de julio, según datos facilitados por la Delegación del Gobierno contra la Violencia de Género, lo que supone cuatro víctimas más que las contabilizadas en el mismo período en 2022.De este monto, un total de siete fueron reportadas en julio. La cifra ha encendido las alarmas y ha llevado al Ministerio de Igualdad a convocar este martes al Comité de Crisis sobre violencia de género —integrado por representantes de las diferentes comunidades autónomas, del Ministerio de Justicia y de Interior, así como la Fiscal de Sala delegada de Violencia sobre la Mujer— para abordar el asunto.Al término de la reunión, la delegada del Gobierno contra la Violencia de Género, Victoria Rosell, informó de un posible nuevo caso este lunes 31 de julio y que podría elevar el recuento actual. Según informó el Ayuntamiento de Utrera, en la provincia de Sevilla, una joven de 22 años fue hallada mu...

News anchor carried the secret of her mother’s murder as Vermont police investigated

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:35:19 GMT

WINDHAM, Vt. (AP) — The death of a Connecticut television news anchor’s mother last winter is being investigated as a homicide, Vermont State Police said.Law enforcement officials initially believed Claudia M. Voight, 73, of Windham, died in her home from a medical event on Feb. 20, but later determined she died from neck compression that was detectable only during an autopsy, police said Monday. Law enforcement officials delayed releasing the April conclusion that her death was a homicide to protect the investigation. There has been no arrest.Voight is the mother of NBC Connecticut news anchor Heidi Voight, who posted on social media that she’d been carrying a “painful secret.”“This has broken me and changed me. But I am my mother’s daughter, and I will come back stronger. I will fight for her,” she wrote.Source

City construction causing problems for new business, owner wants answers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:35:19 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Chandler Lipe, the founder and CEO of The Den in Denver, reached out to the FOX31 Problem Solvers after she said she's been dealing with construction outside her business since the start of May. “It's really challenging to navigate what we need to do with the city in order to open on top of everything you have to navigate with a small business, with a new concept," Lipe said. Lipe's business is a family-friendly social club for parents and kids along with a coffee shop at the front. She said they officially opened their doors on April 29, but things have been bumpy and loud since. “This is my only entrance, it's completely blocked off, people can't come get coffee or, more importantly, families coming in with small children," Lipe said. "It is not safe." Aurora one step closer to reviving reserve police force Lipe said they lost revenue during the construction period because she said there were days she had to close her doors, or often the construction made it loo...

What is the UV index, and why is it so high in Denver?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:35:19 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you've ever thought the Denver sun felt just a little stronger than in other places, you may be right.You might have also seen the Pinpoint Weather team talking about the UV index during forecasts and wondered what it means.What is the UV index and how is it calculated?The UV index is the predicted level of ultraviolet radiation in an area and the risk of overexposure. The levels range from low — less than 2 — to over 11, which is considered extreme.The National Weather Service calculates the UV index based on a number of factors. One of those factors is elevation: The higher the elevation, the less atmosphere there is to absorb damaging UV rays, according to the NWS. Colorado saw 8th-highest influx of high earners during the pandemic This means in places at particularly high elevations — such as the Mile High City of Denver — there is more UV radiation.Cloud cover, haze and dust and even air pollution can work to lower the UV index. The time of year also matte...

Video: Lightning, hail and floods around metro Denver

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:35:19 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Heavy storms moved into the Denver metro Monday, which brought lightning and hail and caused flooding. The Pinpoint Weather team said showers and thunderstorms were possible on Monday evening for Denver and may not end until around midnight. The storms will be moving slowly, which could lead to heavy rain in some spots.One video shows a series of lightning in northeast Denver, while another shows hail in Castle Rock.Daniel and Laura Raymond's son, Hudson, decided to make a street in Castle Rock into a water park and floated down it like a lazy river on a tube.Streets in Douglas and Larimer counties were flooded, and police were warning drivers not to proceed through deep water. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office closed Monarch Road between Castle Pines Parkway and Stonedale Drive because of flooding. "Four cars underwater, no one is trapped. DO NOT try to drive through standing water, it is extremely dangerous," the sheriff's office posted on the X platform. FOX31 ...

Recipe: Corn pudding is a rich side — or a creamy breakfast

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:35:19 GMT

By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteThis easy corn pudding recipe can’t replace the joy of eating a fresh cob slathered in butter and salt, but it comes close. The surprise is it’s made with two types of canned corn: the cream variety and kernel.Rich and creamy, with a soft, soufflé-like texture, corn pudding is a classic Southern side dish. Here, it gets extra oomph from roasted jalapeno peppers and a generous dusting of crumbled queso fresco, a soft and slightly tangy white cheese that’s a staple in many Mexican kitchens.The result is “like Mexican street corn and cornbread had a baby,” says Ernest Servantes, whose Texas restaurant Burnt Bean Co. originated the elotes-flavored dish.No truer words have ever been spoken!This easy corn pudding is made with canned corn and corn muffin mix. (Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS)The pudding is offered as a side dish but honestly, you could almost make a vegetarian meal out of it if you pair it w...

In the Home: Design your own outdoor oasis in your backyard

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:35:19 GMT

Summertime is the perfect time to think about lounging on your deck or patio, relaxing by the pool, warming yourself in the sun and hosting barbecues for the whole family.It’s also the perfect time to consider a revamp of your outdoor space to make a fabulous oasis to relax and entertain in. Keeping the lawn trimmed and watered is well and good, but there is more you can do when it comes to décor and design.Kellie Burke of Kellie Burke Interiors shared her top tips on how to design an outdoor space that will elevate your summer lifestyle.Harmonize with natureBurke said one of the key elements is to seamlessly blend your space with nature.“Embrace the natural beauty of your surroundings by incorporating organic materials such as tone, lush greenery and potted plants for color,” she said.Create a cozy seating areaA comfortable seating area to relax and gather with friends and family is crucial to your outdoor space.“Opt for plush outdoor sofas and lounge chairs upholstered with weathe...

What is cardiac arrest? A Mayo Clinic heart expert explains

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:35:19 GMT

Deb Balzer | Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS)Cardiac arrest, or sudden cardiac arrest as it is more formally known, is a medical emergency. It happens when an event, usually an electrical disturbance, quickly and unexpectedly causes your heart to stop working. It’s not the same as a heart attack and is called sudden because it seems to happen without warning.Dr. Christopher DeSimone, a Mayo cardiac electrophysiologist specializing in abnormal cardiac rhythm, answers questions about cardiac arrest, the differences between cardiac arrest and heart attack, and why time is critical when treating someone with cardiac arrest.QUESTION: What happens during cardiac arrest?Cardiac arrest is when the heart cannot fulfill its duties and pump blood, especially oxygenated blood, around the body to get to critical areas, such as the brain. Now, when there’s an arrest, there are two things we go over. One could be the heart stops electrically, so the heart is not going to pump. The other ...

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Pay attention to symptoms for good men’s health

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:35:19 GMT

By Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS)DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband recently celebrated his 49th birthday. He is generally healthy, and we follow a Mediterranean diet and exercise together several times a week. But he hasn’t been to the doctor in years, as we moved just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Do you think it’s necessary for him to have an annual health check at this time or wait until his milestone birthday next year?ANSWER: As men age, even those accustomed to good health may encounter symptoms that affect their quality of life. I am a big proponent of establishing care with a general health specialist and maintaining annual visits to ensure patients can remain as healthy as possible.Having a well-check visit can help identify your husband’s risk for specific conditions and whether there are screenings or tests that could be valuable to ensure he remains healthy. Also, it would provide the opportunity to discuss any early symptoms or areas of concern that your husband — like man...