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Toxic posts on economist job website traced to users from Stanford and other elite universities

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:39 GMT

By Catarina Saraiva | BloombergAn online economics forum known for sexist, racist and abusive commentary included posts that originated at many prominent US universities as well as the Federal Reserve, according to a new study.Economics Job Market Rumors, a site started in 2008 to aid newly minted doctorate holders in their job searches, has become notorious for hateful and damaging content, all anonymous. A trio of researchers from Boston University and Yale University said they unmasked internet addresses connected to two-thirds of posts and determined many of the users’ physical locations, though not their identities.Of about 7 million posts on the site over the past 12 years, portions originated from users at top schools such as Stanford University, Columbia University and the University of Chicago, along with the Fed, according to the paper, which is being released Thursday and presented at a National Bureau of Economic Research conference.The researchers labeled some 10% of al...

San Jose driver crashes into middle school

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:39 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- A HazMat unit and firefighters responded to Muwekma Ohlone Middle School on 2nd and Hedding streets Thursday morning after a car crashed on campus. A woman was driving a silver Subaru when her car smashed through a wall surrounding the school's pool chemical storage area at 8:36 a.m., police said. The Subaru caught on fire next to the chemicals."Officers assisted with getting the driver out of the vehicle. SJ Fire and Hazmat Unit assisted with vehicle fire and securing pool chemicals," the San Jose Police Department wrote. The cause and circumstances of the collision are under investigation. The woman was transported to a nearby hospital and she is cooperating with the police investigation, SJPD told KRON4.

Vikings rookie WR Jordan Addison cited for 140 mph driving in 55 zone by state patrol

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:39 GMT

Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Jordan Addison was cited early Thursday for speeding and reckless driving, after a state trooper clocked him at 140 mph in his sports car in a 55 mph zone.The Minnesota State Patrol said Addison was pulled over without resistance in a Lamborghini Urus at 3:07 a.m. by a trooper who was also traveling eastbound on Interstate Hwy. 94 in St. Paul about a mile outside of downtown. The 21-year-old Addison was the only person involved, according to the state patrol report. An investigation into the incident was ongoing. The Vikings said they were aware of the situation and “gathering additional information.” Rookies are scheduled to report Sunday for training camp.Addison was selected out of USC with the 23rd overall pick in the NFL draft, following the cost-cutting move to release veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen. Addison was the fourth consecutive wide receiver taken after none went in the first 19 slots, following Ohio State’s Jaxon...

UK banking boss apologizes to populist politician Farage over the closure of his account

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:39 GMT

LONDON (AP) — The chief executive of U.K. bank NatWest Group apologised Thursday to populist politician Nigel Farage after he complained that his bank account was shut down because the banking group didn’t agree with his political views. Farage, a talk show presenter who supports former leader of the pro-Brexit U.K. Independence Party, said his account with the prestigious private bank Coutts, owned by NatWest Group, was closed down unfairly. He shared documents he obtained from the bank with Mail Online, the Daily Mail tabloid’s online outlet, that allegedly showed bank officials writing that continuing to retain Farage as a customer would be incompatible with its “position as an inclusive organization” given his publicly-held views.The alleged bank documents said Farage was “seen as xenophobic and racist” and “considered by many to be a disingenuous grifter.” They said there was substantial “adverse press” associated with him and discussed the reputational risk to the ...

Crawley blasts 189 as England leads Australia by 67 runs in 4th Ashes test with 6 wickets left

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:39 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Opener Zak Crawley hit a rapid 189 as England dominated the second day of the fourth Ashes test to take a 67-run lead over Australia with six wickets left at stumps on Thursday.England rocketed to 384-4 in 72 overs with a heavy dose of Bazball bravado after Australia was dismissed for 317 in the morning session at Old Trafford after resuming on 299-8. Crawley took England into the lead after just 54.3 overs with a superb flick for six off Mitch Marsh.Australia’s woes continued as England was allowed a couple of overthrows when Australia captain Pat Cummins forgot to back up Steve Smith’s throw from the deep, although it did have some respite when an off-balance Crawley dragged Cameron Green (1-40) on to his stumps. Crawley scored 189 in 182 deliveries, including three sixes and 21 fours, repaying the rock-solid faith England captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum have shown him.The 25-year-old Crawley’s inconsistency has attracted criticism and he a...

Burnes stays hot as Brewers blank Phillies, 4-0

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:39 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Corbin Burnes continued his torrid July, allowing two hits while striking out 10 in eight innings Thursday as the Milwaukee Brewers concluded their six-game road trip with a 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Christian Yelich connected on a three-run homer off Philadelphia starter Taijuan Walker in the third inning that would give Burnes the cushion he would need for the afternoon. Yelich finished 3-for-4. Milwaukee went 5-1 on the trip through Cincinnati and Philadelphia- two teams that were hot heading into the All-Star Break. The Brewers began the unofficial second half of the season one-half game behind the Reds for the lead in the National League Central. They now have a 2 1/2 game lead over the Reds. After struggling through June with a 1-1 record and a 4.99 ERA in five starts, Burnes has reverted to the form that saw him win the 2021 National League Cy Young Award. Burnes is 4-0 for the month with a 1.33 ERA and has allowed eight hits combined while s...

5 people hurt after being struck by car in Georgetown hospital parking garage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:39 GMT

Five people are hurt after they were struck by the driver of a car in the parking garage of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in D.C. Thursday afternoon.All five people are being treated in the hospital’s emergency room, according to D.C. Fire and EMS.EMS first responders were called to the scene in the 3800 block of Reservoir Road NW around 12:45 p.m.Multiple pedestrians struck parking garage at @Georgetown hospital, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW. Currently 5 patients all being treated in the Hospital ER. Driver is also being evaluated. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/JNTeKJtxcj— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) July 20, 2023D.C. Fire and EMS spokesman Vito Maggiolo said at a news conference that emergency room personnel witnessed the crash and quickly transported the victims to care.Maggiolo said he and his team are not aware of the patients’ conditions.According to Maggiolo, an off-duty D.C. police officer was also on the scene and helped administer emergency care before the vict...

Here's why your plants are dying

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The mid-July heat is relentless and a day’s worth of rain isn’t going to save your browning plants.  “In the summer, it's getting hotter, temperatures are rising, the air quality is drier. Keeping your plants hydrated is going to be key,” said Lauren Silver, a plant manager at a trendy plant shop named The Marigold.  How can you protect your garden from Denver’s upcoming storm? Before you give up on your green thumb here are a few of Silver’s tips for reviving your potted plants during some of the hottest days of the summer: 1. Water, water, water Even if the plant is only supposed to be watered once a day, extreme heat calls for exceptional measures. If the leaves are wilting, wrinkly, drooping or curling, Silver said that’s the biggest indicator that the plant needs more water.  But don’t overwater it either. The soil should be moist, not soupy, Silver said. 2. Keep an eye on the sun exposure The sun is more direct in the ...

Bodycam video shows police arresting Plantation High football player accused of shooting 2 teens

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:39 GMT

Newly released bodycam video shows police arresting a high school football star who’s accused of shooting two teens.Sixteen-year-old Tarrell Greene was arrested on Fort Lauderdale Beach on Memorial Day.The incident happened during an altercation outside of a restaurant near the sand.According to Fort Lauderdale Police, Greene fired a gun, which injured two people.Investigators said Green then took off running toward the Intracoastal Waterway.“All units hold your perimeter point, hold your perimeter point,” said an officer.Greene did not get far and was taken into custody just a few blocks away. He was handcuffed and put into the back of a cruiser.Police said student athlete admitted to firing the gun.Now, the teen with a bright football future is facing two felonies and several years in prison.Just days before the shooting, Greene, a defensive tackle at Plantation High School, took to Twitter to share the news that he’d received a scholarship offer from Alabama. H...

Fort Lauderdale issues no swim advisory for portion of Stranahan River due to ruptured sewer line

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:39 GMT

The City of Fort Lauderdale has issued a precautionary advisory to avoid water-related recreational activities in a portion of the Stranahan River.The advisory, issued Thursday, stems from a ruptured sewer line near Seabreeze Boulevard and Mayan Drive.The boundaries of the impacted areas are as follows:North: Mercedes DriveSouth: Barbara DriveWest: Southeast 25 AvenueEast: Holiday Drive / South Ocean LaneThe water activities that should be avoided within these listed areas are swimming, fishing, jet-skiing, paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing or engaging in any other water-related activities.The damaged sewer line has been repaired, but officials are waiting on water test results before lifting the advisory.For more information, please contact the City of Fort Lauderdale’s 24-hour Customer Service Center by calling 954-828-8000.