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Md. mom publishes book to help young women, parents navigate social media

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:49 GMT

A Maryland mom is helping parents and young women navigate social media with a new book.“I thought that it was very, very imperative to have some type of guide for them to navigate this space,” author Latasha Blackmond said.Blackmond has a 16-year-old daughter and said she inspired her to write her new book titled, “Be You, No Filter: How to Love Yourself and Stay Social Media Strong.”The book tackles topics like body image, external validations, boundaries and safety.“In the book, I get very, very candid about my own issues of self esteem as a young woman,” Blackmond said.Latasha Blackmond wrote the book “Be You, No Filter: How to Love Yourself and Stay Social Media Strong.” (Courtesy Latasha Blackmond).She talks in the book about setting boundaries and if you’re feeling down, taking a social media detox might be a good idea.“My hope is to really kind of open a dialogue also, not only for just young women, but also for par...

Big 12 has familiar look with four traditional members still in running for conference title game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:49 GMT

Cut the chatter about the new look and future of the Big 12 for a couple of weeks. There is an awfully familiar look to the top of the conference as it approaches the most important time of the college football season.Soon-to-be-gone league stalwarts Texas and Oklahoma, as well as longtime members Oklahoma State and Kansas State, are all ranked in the Top 25 and remain in the running for spots in the Big 12 championship game on Dec. 2.No. 7 Texas and No. 21 Oklahoma State can clinch berths by winning regular-season finales this week. No. 13 Oklahoma and No. 19 Kansas State need to beat TCU and Iowa State, respectively, as well as get some outside help to wind up in the title game.Texas is the Big 12’s only one-loss team. A win Friday at home against Texas Tech would also keep the Longhorns (10-1, 7-1) in contention for the College Football Playoff.Oklahoma State (8-3, 6-2) rebounded from losing two games in September to work its way into the Top 25 with a five-game winning streak ca...

Death toll from Alaska landslide reaches 3 with 2 more bodies found, 3 remain missing, authorities say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:49 GMT

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Death toll from Alaska landslide reaches 3 with 2 more bodies found, 3 remain missing, authorities say.Source

Chevy Chase business focuses on outfits and gear for horseback riding

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:49 GMT

Operating a local business that specializes in horseback riding brings a unique and compelling aspect to the community.It combines the passion for equestrian activities with the charm of a small business, creating an entertaining experience for both riders and enthusiasts alike.“There are more people in this area that have some sort of connection to horses, you’d be surprised,” said Julia Creighton, owner of j.b.creighton in Chevy Chase, Maryland.There are two locations for j.b.creighton, including one at Meadowbrook Stables and another along Wisconsin Avenue near the Friendship Heights Metro Station.“I am the preferred provider for several camps that feature horseback riding,” Creighton explained. “I do a lot of business with kids and getting them perfectly outfitted for their first ride.”Horseback riding attire is not just about having something to wear, as it’s actually a reflection of a rider’s specific personality and style....

Tulane taps Northern Iowa AD David Harris to take over Green Wave athletics

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:49 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Northern Iowa Athletic Director David Harris has been hired to take over Tulane’s athletic department, university president Michael A. Fitts announced Tuesday.Harris, a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was named Athletics Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics in 2021. He’ll officially take over in January for Troy Dannen, who left Tulane on Oct. 7 for a similar post at Washington.Harris will take over an athletic program that is “at a high point in its long and storied history,” Fitts said.Tulane had one of the best football seasons in program history a year ago, culminating with an American Athletic Conference championship and a victory over USC in the Cotton Bowl.This season, Tulane’s football team is 10-1 and can clinch a spot in a second straight conference title game by beating visiting UTSA on Friday.Harris said returning to his home state, and to the same region as his wife’s hometown ...

Tyrese Proctor and No. 9 Duke hand La Salle its 1st loss if the season 95-66

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:49 GMT

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Sophomore guard Tyrese Proctor scored a career-high 22 and No. 9 Duke used several big runs in the second half to beat La Salle 95-66 Tuesday night.Kyle Filipowski added 17 points, reserve Sean Stewart scored 16 and Mark Mitchell had 12 for Duke (4-1), which won for the third time in eight nights.Anwar Gil scored 17 points and Jhamir Brickus had 13 points for La Salle (4-1), which was off to a 4-0 start for the first time in nine years. The Explorers shot 41.4% from the field in their first road game of the season.La Salle’s Fran Dunphy, in his 32nd season as a Division I head coach, was bidding for his 600th coaching victory. He has a career record of 599-345 with stints at Penn, Temple and La Salle.NO. 11 GONZAGA 76, SYRACUSE 57HONOLULU (AP) — Nolan Hickman scored 12 of his team-high 19 points after halftime and Graham Ike and Anton Watson posted double-doubles to lead Gonzaga over Syracuse in a losers bracket game at the Maui Invitational.The Bulldogs (3-1) go...

Kochera scores 23 as Davidson defeats Boston University 69-45

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:49 GMT

DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) — Connor Kochera had 23 points in Davidson’s 69-45 win against Boston University on Tuesday night.Kochera was 10 of 12 shooting (2 for 3 from 3-point range) for the Wildcats (3-2). Reed Bailey added 12 points while finishing 6 of 9 from the floor, and they also had eight rebounds. Grant Huffman was 4 of 9 shooting (1 for 3 from 3-point range) to finish with 10 points.The Terriers (1-4) were led by Matai Baptiste, who recorded 10 points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Live updates | Israeli Cabinet OKs cease-fire with Hamas that includes release of some 50 hostages

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:49 GMT

Israel’s Cabinet approved a cease-fire agreement with the Hamas militant group that would bring a temporary halt to the devastating war that is now in its seventh week.The Israeli government said that under an outline of the deal, Hamas is to free at least 50 of the roughly 240 hostages taken in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack over a four-day period. Media reports ahead of the vote said Israel would free some 150 Palestinian prisoners and allow additional humanitarian aid into Gaza as part of the deal, but the Israeli statement made no mention of either of these elements.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said before the Cabinet voted early Wednesday that the war would continue even if a deal was reached.Israel, the United States and Qatar, which mediates with Hamas, have been negotiating for weeks over a hostage release that would be paired with a temporary cease-fire in Gaza and the entry of more humanitarian aid. Similar predictions of a hostage agreement in recent weeks have proven prematur...

Johnson’s 18 lead Bellarmine over NAIA-member Midway 77-56

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:49 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Ben Johnson had 18 points in Bellarmine’s 77-56 win against NAIA-member Midway on Tuesday night.Johnson added three steals for the Knights (2-4). Peter Suder added 15 points while shooting 4 for 11 (0 for 4 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line, and they also had five rebounds and three steals. Garrett Tipton was 5-of-6 shooting (3 for 3 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.The Eagles were led by David Woodard, who recorded 18 points and two steals. Tim Fuller added 11 points for Midway. Jalen Cincore also had nine points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Israeli Cabinet approves truce for hostages deal with Hamas; Palestinian prisoners also to be freed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:49 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved a temporary cease-fire with the Hamas militant group that is expected to bring the first halt in fighting in a devastating six-week war and win freedom for dozens of hostages held captive in the Gaza Strip, in exchange for the release of Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons.The deal calls for a four-day cease-fire, during which Israel will halt its military offensive in Gaza while Hamas frees “at least” 50 of the roughly 240 hostages it and other militants are holding, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said. The first hostages to be released are women and children.“The government of Israel is committed to bringing all of the hostages home. Tonight, the government approved the outline for the first stage of achieving this goal,” the office said in a statement. A statement released by Qatar, which mediates with Hamas, Wednesday morning said the deal includes “the release of a number of Palestinian women and children ...