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Former Stanford University employee arraigned on charges of lying about rapes that shook campus

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:51:01 GMT

A former Stanford University employee was arraigned Monday on charges that she repeatedly lied about being viciously raped as part of a revenge plot against a co-worker — fabricated claims that sparked widespread panic about a sexual predator stalking women across the campus.Jennifer Ann Gries, of Santa Clara, appeared solemn and did not speak Monday while making her first appearance in court on two felony counts of perjury and two misdemeanor counts of making a false crime report. She was ordered to return to enter a plea on June 21; in the meantime, she allowed to remain free on supervised release.Prosecutors say Gries, who works for housing services at the university, lied about being raped to in a vendetta against a co-worker, whom she felt had romantically spurned her.The first report came on Aug. 9, when Gries claimed she was in a parking lot near the Munger Residence Hall when an unknown man grabbed her, took her into a bathroom and raped her. She made the report at Val...

Jackson Jr. wins defensive player of year over Lopez, Mobley

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:51:01 GMT

Nobody blocked more shots per game, nor had better defensive numbers at the rim this season, than Memphis’ Jaren Jackson Jr.And voters noticed.The Memphis big man was announced Monday night as the NBA’s defensive player of the year, becoming the second player to win the award while wearing a Grizzlies’ uniform. He joins Marc Gasol in that club, after the Spaniard did it a decade ago.Jackson led the league with 3.0 blocks per game this season, after finishing fifth in the defensive player of the year voting last season. He got 56 first-place votes and 391 voting points to finish ahead of runner-up Brook Lopez of the Milwaukee Bucks, who got 31 first-place votes and 309 points. Cleveland’s Evan Mobley — in just his second NBA season — was third with eight first-place votes and 101 points.“Team defense really helps us. It goes a long way,” Jackson said on the TNT broadcast that announced the award.The shooting percentage that Jackson allowed at the rim — 46.9% — was the best in t...

Speaker McCarthy vows to pass debt bill — but can he do it?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:51:01 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pledged on Monday to pass legislation to raise the nation’s debt ceiling — but only on condition of capping future federal spending increases at 1% — as he lashed out at President Joe Biden for refusing to engage in budget-cutting negotiations to prevent a debt crisis.In a high-profile speech at the New York Stock Exchange, McCarthy, the Republican leader who was marking his 100th day as speaker, said the nation’s debt load is a “ticking time bomb” and Biden is “missing in action” as the deadline nears to raise the debt limit. But McCarthy’s own ability to bring his plan to passage in coming weeks as promised is highly uncertain. “Since the president continues to hide, House Republicans will take action,” McCarthy vowed.The White House hit back quickly, accusing McCarthy of “dangerous economic hostage taking.” And administration officials reupped Biden’s pressure on the Republican leader to approve a debt c...

NBA Defensive Players of the Year

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:51:01 GMT

2023 — Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis2022 — Marcus Smart, Boston2021 — Rudy Gobert, Utah2020 — Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee2019 — Rudy Gobert, Utah2018 — Rudy Gobert, Utah2017 — Draymond Green, Golden State2016 — Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio2015 — Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio2014 — Joakim Noah, Chicago2013 — Marc Gasol, Memphis2012 — Tyson Chandler, New York2011 — Dwight Howard, Orlando2010 — Dwight Howard, Orlando2009 — Dwight Howard, Orlando2008 — Kevin Garnett, Boston2007 — Marcus Camby, Denver2006 — Ben Wallace, Detroit2005 — Ben Wallace, Detroit2004 — Ron Artest, Indiana2003 — Ben Wallace, Detroit2002 — Ben Wallace, Detroit2001 — Dikembe Mutombo, Atlanta-Philadelphia2000 — Alonzo Mourning, Miami1999 — Alonzo Mourning, Miami1998 — Dikembe Mutombo, Atlanta1997 — Dikembe Mutombo, Atlanta1996 — Gary Payton, Seattle1995 — Dikembe Mutombo, Denver1994 — Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston1993 — Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston1992 — David Robinson, San Antonio1991 — Dennis Rodman, Detroit1990 — Dennis Rodma...

Impresionante hallazgo en el cerebro de los ratones podría aportar a la investigación sobre el autismo

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:51:01 GMT

Un nuevo circuito cerebral que se desarrolla en el córtex durante una etapa temprana del desarrollo embrionario y que puede aportar nuevos conocimientos sobre los trastornos del espectro autista. Ese es el resultado de un nuevo estudio realizado en ratones que publica este lunes Cell.El equipo, encabezado por el Instituto de Oftalmología Molecular y Clínica de Basilea (IOB) comprobó que al alterar genéticamente ese circuito recién descubierto se produjeron cambios similares a los observados en los cerebros de personas con autismo.“Comprender el desarrollo detallado de los tipos de células y circuitos de la corteza cerebral puede aportar información importante sobre el autismo y otras enfermedades del neurodesarrollo”, afirmó Botond Roska, del IOB y uno de los autores del artículo.El autismo se asocia desde hace tiempo a circuitos defectuosos en el córtex, que es la parte del cerebro que gobierna la percepción sensorial, la cognición y otras funciones de alto orden, el cu...

Liverpool ends barren run by thrashing Leeds 6-1 in EPL

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:51:01 GMT

LEEDS, England (AP) — Liverpool won for the first time in five English Premier League games after thrashing Leeds 6-1 on Monday.Liverpool hadn’t tasted victory in more than six weeks, since routing Manchester United 7-0.But after Cody Gakpo’s opener and Mohamed Salah’s quickfire addition for a 2-0 halftime lead, Liverpool tore apart Leeds in the second half. Salah and Diogo Jota finished with a pair each, and Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score late.Leeds halved the deficit two minutes after the break when Ibrahima Konate was caught in possession by Luis Sinisterra, who lifted his effort over goalkeeper Alisson to make it 2-1.But the Leeds defense collapsed in familiar fashion, suffering consecutive heavy home defeats eight days after losing to Crystal Palace 5-1. Leeds has conceded 60 league goals, more than any other side,Liverpool remained eighth in the standings, two points behind Brighton. Leeds’ survival hopes were dealt another big blow by staying...

Juvenile injured in shooting outside Green Valley Ranch Airbnb

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:51:01 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Denver police are still working to learn what led up to a shooting that left one juvenile in critical but stable condition on 48th Place in Green Valley Ranch. "We did call 911 two or three times," one neighbor, who wanted to remain anonymous stated Sunday. FOX31 and Channel 2 reached out to the owner of the home where DPD said a large gathering was happening. The owner of the home stated he had rented out the home short-term via Airbnb. “There were a lot of teenagers. I would say anywhere between 15 to 19 years old," the neighbor said. Green Valley Ranch violence spiked 50% in 2022 The homeowner also stated he is deciding if he will take the Airbnb listing down because he wants neighbors in the area to feel safe.“We started hearing gun shots and its turning normal now," the neighbor said. What led up to the shooting is still under investigation.

Quest Workspace is the perfect hybrid office with lots of treats

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:51:01 GMT

We mostly to using the word hybrid to talk about car models, but now, many of us have hybrid work models. If you’re a little tired of all the distractions at home, we know stylish workspaces where the amenities make work feel more like fun. If you can actually remember to work.Oh, ok. Well, I guess I’ll just go to Quest Workspace then.Laura Kozelouzek: “When you combine a great stylish workspace with a lot of different amenities that allow you to work the way you want. You can not only be successful but you can also have a great time doing it.”Where the opportunities are just as hot as the unlimited coffee.Laura Kozelouzek: “You can be a start-up that is literally just getting your business kicked off the ground or, you can be a Fortune 100 company, we’ve got some of the you know, the top names in business in our spaces.”To get the tea, I met Quester Mariana Niro at their Brickell location.Mariana Niro: “The real estate market in Miami...

City Furniture, Habitat for Humanity team up for Eco-friendly deliveries

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:51:01 GMT

With Earth Day right around the corner, City Furniture and Habitat for Humanity are teaming up to make environmentally friendly deliveries.From April 21 to April 23, customers in Broward and Palm Beach counties will be able to shop and donate to Habitat for Humanity at the same time. Once you buy an item from City Furniture movers will deliver it and during the delivery will pick up your old furniture and take it to donate to Habitat for Humanity for you.“It really is truly a pain point for our customers, ‘What do I do with my old furniture?’ We’re gonna go into their homes, help take any of their future out and bring it to Habitat to donate on their behalf,” said City Furniture CEO Andrew Koenig.The product that City Furniture delivers to Habitat for Humanity is resold and that finances their availability to build affordable homeownership for families across the region.Last year, City Furniture saved over 50,000 pounds of furniture from going into land...

Matzo Mingle offers Jewish singles somewhere to meet and network

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:51:01 GMT

“Let my people go” is a very famous phrase in Jewish history. Let my people go party. That’s a good one, too. Jewish singles have a brand new chance to meet up in the Magic City after a hard day’s work. It’s so cool, even your mother would approve.Jewish professionals looking for unleavened love just might find it at Matzo Mingle.Brandon Sirota: “It’s a young after-work Jewish singles networking and dating event.”Matzo Mingle is the smaller version of Matzo Ball, the yearly big-time bash that happens each December.Brandon Sirota: “Matzo Ball is the nation’s largest and number one dating event and holiday party all across the country, so we’ve been going around for about 35 years now at the hottest clubs in the country, especially here in Miami at LIV Nightclub.The first-ever mingle goes down at American Social in Miami — a very fitting site to kick off this monthly soiree.Brandon Sirota: “Here in Miami peo...