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Educators say kindergarten readiness is declining

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:04:55 GMT

PETALUMA, Calif. (KRON) -- This is the 6th year that Sonoma County schools have seen a decline in kindergarten students’ readiness. County officials say they want that to change because experts say it can impact kids' overall futures--from pay wages to health.Sonoma County officials say only one in five of its students were ready kindergarten this school year saying it stems from disparities like poverty, race and ethnic backgrounds.In addition, the county says over the last six years families have also faced things like wildfires, floods and of the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials added that back in 2020, more than 200 of its of 600+ childcare and pre-schools were closed.Before the pandemic, there were 12,800 kids enrolled in pre-schools and Sonoma County day cares. Now, that number is down to 7,800.And last fall, only 22 percent of Sonoma County kids were actually ready for kindergarten with a good amount being White, Asian and Pacific Islander, while children of color were less likel...

Deutsche Bank: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:04:55 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Deutsche Bank AG (DB) on Thursday reported net income of $1.24 billion in its first quarter.The Frankfurt, Germany-based bank said it had earnings of 65 cents per share.The bank posted revenue of $14.98 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $8.24 billion, surpassing Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DBSource

Trump assails Biden in New Hampshire: a 2024 rematch?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:04:55 GMT

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is returning to New Hampshire on Thursday for his first campaign appearance since President Joe Biden launched his own reelection bid, heading for a potential 2024 rematch.first campaignThe appearance in downtown Manchester, expected to be a smaller event than Trump’s typical large rallies, also marks his first return to an early voting state since his legal troubles increased. Earlier this month, he pleaded not guilty in New York to a 34-count felony indictment charging him with a scheme to bury allegations of extramarital affairs that arose during his first White House campaign.Trump is expected to use the event at a hotel to roll out new endorsements for his campaign and speak about the economy and the opioid epidemic, among other subjects.It comes two days after Biden kicked off his own long-expected reelection campaign, presenting himself as he did in 2020 as a buttress against Trump and his Make America Great Again po...

Sánchez Flores out as Getafe coach with team struggling

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:04:55 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Quique Sánchez Flores will not continue as Getafe coach with the team slumping toward the end of the season, the Spanish club said Thursday.The 58-year-old former player was in his third stint with the Madrid-based soccer club. He had returned to the team in October 2021.But after ensuring it avoided relegation last season, Getafe has had a difficult season and is currently on the brink of the drop.His last game in charge was a 2-1 loss at home to Almeria on Wednesday in a direct clash between teams near the bottom.Getafe did not specify the terms of his departure. In a brief statement, Getafe said the coach and his staff were on longer part of the club. It thanked him for his “commitment and professionalism.”Sánchez Flores has coached several other clubs, including Atletico Madrid, Valencia, Benfica and Watford.The club did not mention a replacement.Getafe plays at relegation-threatened Espanyol on Sunday in a critical match for both teams.___More AP soccer: https://a...

Dortmund captain Marco Reus extends contract another year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:04:55 GMT

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus extended his contract with the club to the end of next season on Thursday, two months before it had been set to expire.The 33-year-old attacking midfielder has scored six goals in the Bundesliga this season, helping Dortmund to first place in the standings with five games to go.“I still really want to do my best for the club I’ve spent over half my life with,” Reus said in a statement. “There’s still nothing better for me than scoring goals in front of the best fans in the world in the most beautiful stadium in the world and celebrating victories together.”Reus first joined Dortmund when he was 6 years old and spent a decade in the youth system. After time at other clubs, he rejoined Dortmund in 2012 and has played for the team ever since.___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Nearly half fail new FIFA test to get player agent license

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:04:55 GMT

ZURICH (AP) — Nearly half the candidates failed a new FIFA exam to work as a player agent in soccer, the governing body said Thursday.Only 1,962 people — 52% of the 3,800 candidates worldwide — passed last week’s test to get a license that will be mandatory to work in transfer and contract negotiations from October.FIFA is being challenged in multiple legal cases across Europe by agents and lawyers seeking to block the new licensing system that would cap fees and regulate an industry that earns hundreds of millions of dollars each year.A second round of exams will be held in September. It costs $600 to take the test and the pass mark is set at 75% for answering 20 questions in one hour in English, French or Spanish.The test is mandatory for would-be agents who were not licensed in 2015 under a previous system.Long-time agents, including some who have earned tens of millions of dollars from the highest-profile transfer deals, can be exempted from the test if they apply for a li...

Gold nugget over 11 pounds found in Colorado

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:04:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- With shows like "Gold Rush", "Parker's Trail", "Bering Sea Gold", and "Yukon Gold" growing in popularity over the years, learning the history of gold mining in Colorado is of high interest to many.In 1887, miners Tom Groves and Harry Lytton found the largest gold nugget in Colorado history. The nugget was located near Breckenridge around an area called Farncomb Hill. 8 iconic restaurants only found in Colorado Tom's BabyWhile there are many contradicting stories on how much the gold nugget actually weighed, it was over 11 pounds, according to the Town of Breckenridge.The nugget became known as Tom's Baby."It weighed more than 11 and 1/3 pounds and was named Tom’s Baby because Groves swaddled the nugget in a blanket like a baby and made his way to Main Street where the proud 'father' showed his prize to all. Tom's Baby remains today the largest gold nugget ever found in Colorado," the Town of Breckenridge explained when Prospector Park opened in 2015.There is a bro...

Talk show host Jerry Springer dies at 79: reports

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:04:55 GMT

(NEXSTAR) - Jerry Springer, the legendary talk show host and former mayor and news anchor, has died, according to a statement from his family shared with multiple outlets. He was 79. Springer passed away peacefully at his home in Chicago Thursday, his family tells WLWT. “Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried whether that was politics, broadcasting or just joking with people on the street who wanted a photo or a word,” Jene Galvin, a lifelong friend and spokesman for the family, told the outlet. “He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on.”Jerry Springer, as seen on the show's 25th Season Spectacular -- (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)FILE - Jerry Springer attends AOL Build Speaker Speakers at AOL Studios In New York on May 19, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/FilmMagic)FILE - Jerry Spri...

477 pets surrendered to Denver Animal Shelter already this year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:04:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Animal Shelter is asking for the community's help after it has seen a large spike in the number of dogs being surrendered this year.According to data from the Denver Animal Shelter, from Jan. 1 of this year to April 23, the shelter has taken in 477 surrendered animals, which are mostly large dogs. This is compared to 348 animals surrendered over the same time period in 2022. That amounts to a 37% increase.This is a concerning trend that has continued since 2022 when the Denver Animal Shelter saw a 51% increase in surrenders compared to before the pandemic in 2019. Gold nugget over 170 ounces found in Colorado Denver Animal Shelter said this spike is a cause for concern because the surge in pets could overwhelm the already limited capacity of shelters across the city.How you can helpIn order to address the crisis, the animal shelter is reducing adoption fees for dogs over 40 pounds by $20. This offer is for a limited time only, so you can head to the Denv...

Jerry Springer, politician-turned-TV ringmaster, dies at 79

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:04:55 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Jerry Springer, the onetime mayor and news anchor whose namesake TV show featured a three-ring circus of dysfunctional families willing to bare all on weekday afternoons including brawls, obscenities and blurred images of nudity, died Thursday at 79.At its peak, “The Jerry Springer Show” was a ratings powerhouse and a U.S. cultural pariah, synonymous with lurid drama. Known for chair-throwing and bleep-filled arguments, the daytime talk show was a favorite American guilty pleasure over its 27-year run, at one point topping Oprah Winfrey’s show.Springer called it “escapist entertainment,” while others saw the show as contributing to a dumbing-down decline in American social values.“Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried whether that was politics, broadcasting or just joking with people on the street who wanted a photo or a word,” said Jene Galvin, a family spokesperson and friend of Springer’s since 1970, ...