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Montgomery Co. teacher out on leave due to ‘antisemitic’ social media posts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:10:27 GMT

A Montgomery County, Maryland, middle school teacher has been placed on leave for social media posts that administrators described as “antisemitic.”In a letter home to parents Thursday, Takoma Park Principal Erin Martin said she was made aware of “a series of antisemitic online posts” by the teacher — Angela Wolf.“I was extremely saddened and disappointed by the contents of these posts and strongly condemn the views expressed, as they do not align with our school’s values of inclusivity, respect, and acceptance,” Martin wrote.WTOP has not seen the posts but did contact Wolf for comment. Wolf declined the request.“We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all our students, regardless of their background or beliefs,” Martin said.According to the Takoma Park Elementary School website, Wolf is a leader in the school’s English Language Development (ELD) Department. The position primarily works with multi...

Posó junto a un avión en 1976, cuando era niño. Cuarenta años después recreó la foto con su hijo: este es el resultado

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:10:27 GMT

(CNN) — La foto favorita de Brian Aerni fue tomada cuando solo tenía tres años.Corría el año 1976. Aerni vivía en Denver, Colorado, donde su padre trabajaba como agente de estación en el aeropuerto internacional de Stapleton, entonces el centro neurálgico de la aviación de Denver. El joven Aerni estaba obsesionado con los aviones y admirado por el trabajo de su padre en el aeropuerto. Ya de pequeño le encantaba acompañar a su padre al trabajo y ver cómo despegaban y aterrizaban los aviones.En una de estas excursiones al aeropuerto, el padre de Aerni le hizo una foto a su hijo. En la foto, el joven Aerni —en primer plano, vestido con una camiseta blanca y pantalón a cuadros—sonríe ampliamente. Detrás de él hay un avión de hélice Convair 580, pintado con los colores blanco y azul de Frontier Airlines.A medida que Aerni crecía, crecía con él su interés por la aviación. Aunque no llegó a trabajar en el sector, más adelante se sacó el carné de piloto. Ahora, con 50 años, Aerni tien...

‘No indicators’ Israel shared Hamas war plans with US

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:10:27 GMT

US joins in other nations in swearing off coal power to clean the climate

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:10:27 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States committed Saturday to the idea of phasing out coal power plants, joining 56 other nations in kicking the coal habit that’s a huge factor in global warming.U.S. Special Envoy John Kerry announced that the U.S. was joining the Powering Past Coal Alliance, which means the Biden Administration commits to building no new coal plants and phasing out existing plants. No date was given for when the existing plants would have to go, but other Biden regulatory actions and international commitments already in the works had meant no coal by 2035.“We will be working to accelerate unabated coal phase-out across the world, building stronger economies and more resilient communities,” Kerry said in a statement. “The first step is to stop making the problem worse: stop building new unabated coal power plants.”Coal power plants have already been shutting down across the nation due to economics, and no new coal facilities were in the works, so ...

Police raid Moscow gay bars after a Supreme Court ruling labeled LGBTQ+ movement ‘extremist’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:10:27 GMT

Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization.Police searched venues across the Russian capital, including a nightclub, a male sauna, and a bar that hosted LGBTQ+ parties, under the pretext of a drug raid, local media reported.Eyewitnesses told journalists that clubgoers’ documents were checked and photographed by the security services. They also said that managers had been able to warn patrons before police arrived.The raids follow a decision by Russia’s Supreme Court to label the country’s LGBTQ+ “movement” as an extremist organization.The ruling, which was made in response to a lawsuit filed by the Justice Ministry, is the latest step in a decadelong crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights under President Vladimir Putin, who has emphasized “traditional family values” during his 24 years in power.Activists have noted the lawsuit was lo...

Thousands of trees will be felled in Vancouver’s Stanley Park due to moth infestation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:10:27 GMT

VANCOUVER — The quiet of Stanley Park’s forests has been splintered as chainsaws roar in a multi-year project to remove about one quarter of the trees that make up what’s considered a Vancouver jewel.On the road to Prospect Point a parking lot that in warmer months would be part of a picnic area, is now a work site where heavy machinery brings in large, cut sections of trees and crushes smaller branches.They are among the first of what’s expected to be 160,000 trees removed for public safety reasons after a years-long infestation of western hemlock looper moths.“Removing trees is not something we take lightly, but this work is essential to restarting the forest afresh and giving it the strongest chance at withstanding future threats to its health,” Amit Gandha, director of parks at the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, said in a statement.The juvenile form of the moth, a member of the inchworm family, chews on both the fresh, green needles of trees in the spring a...

Avril Lavigne, Rick Mercer among honourees at Canada’s Walk of Fame anniversary gala

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:10:27 GMT

TORONTO — Pop-punk icon Avril Lavigne, political satirist Rick Mercer and hockey superstar Connor McDavid are among those set to be inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame tonight at a special anniversarygala in Toronto.The Walk of Fame, honouring notable Canadians for excellence in fields spanning from entertainment to humanitarianism, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. “Killers of the Flower Moon” actress Tantoo Cardinal, the generation-spanning TV franchise “Degrassi” and co-founders of outdoor lifestyle brand Roots Michael Budman and Don Green are also among this year’sinductees.Hip-hop staple Kardinal Offishall is being honoured as this year’s recipient of the Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour.Thirteen Canadian rock bands of the 1970s and ’80s — including Glass Tiger and Loverboy — inducted into the Walk of Fame at a special event in September will also be celebrated. The event is being hosted by Drew and Jonathan Scott of “Pr...

Daily horoscope for December 2, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:10:27 GMT

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Leo.Happy Birthday for Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023:You are colorful! People notice you. You are spontaneous, energetic and have a wide range of emotions. This is a pleasant, fun-loving year for you. Take time to nurture the happiness and beauty that you have within yourself. Expect to be in the public eye for some reason.ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★★★You are clever with arts and crafts, and today you will enjoy expressing your creative talents. This is also a fabulous day to schmooze with others and enjoy social outings, sports events and fun activities with kids. Many of you will make long-range future plans. Tonight: Socialize!TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★★Family events and discussions will go well today. This is also an excellent day to make long-range travel plans, or plans about future education, or issues related to publishing and the media, or something to do with medicine or the law. Toni...

Miss Manners: Both teens are uncomfortable with the other mom’s comparisons

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:10:27 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am the mother of a terrific 15-year-old girl. She’s a joy to be around, has lovely friends, does fine in school, is both interesting and interested, etc.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: I want Florida woman to stop sending these texts Advice | Miss Manners: Our little boy’s striking hair prompts questions we’d rather not answer Advice | Miss Manners: Did they really think it was OK to say this in an obituary? Advice | Miss Manners: I get tactless comments about my literary name Advice | Miss Manners: How do I tell these people I don’t want their prayers? I may be prejudiced, so I’ll name some flaws, as well: She frequently needs to be reminded about chores; she’ll sleep late, and can be forgetful; and now and then there’s drama and arguments over rules.But I’m not writing for help with those. I need advice about the mother of one ...

Fairfax Co. police make arrest in connection with 2021 robbery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:10:27 GMT

Fairfax County police said they’ve arrested a man accused of robbing a Falls Church, Virginia, massage business in 2021, and they’re urging any other victims to contact them.Mohamed Tahir, 33, was arrested and charged earlier this year, after a robbery at Deep Blue Massage in Seven Corners this September, police said. Officials said a man with a handgun and Taser entered, allegedly assaulting two employees and taking money.The victims were treated at the scene for injuries police described as minor.Tahir was taken into custody the same night as the incident, police said, and was charged with strangulation, robbery and two counts of abduction by force.Detectives, according to Lt. James Curry, noticed the Sept. 9 incident had similar characteristics to a robbery in 2021, including the style of the robberies and how the suspect entered the businesses. In that case, police said, a suspect armed with a handgun allegedly assaulted and robbed two victims at Blue Therapy Massage...