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'You can’t stop her:' 75-year-old grandmother lifeguards at YMCA with grandson

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:21 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — When Birmingham grandmother Martha Dawson heard about the years-long YMCA lifeguard shortage, she immediately thought of her grandson, Davis. What she didn't bargain for was becoming a lifeguard herself. ”I thought that being a lifeguard would be a really good job for a 15-year-old to have," she said.To her surprise, Martha was also recruited, an offer that she calls a great gift. ”It's amazing. I can't really put into words what it means to me," she said. "It totally connects me to my grandson; it’s something we enjoy together. And again, it’s sort of emphasizing the idea (not) just giving lip service to something worthwhile, but actually doing it.”The pair is now going on two years of protecting the pool. Davis said the experience has allowed him to see his grandmother in a whole new light. Gov. Kay Ivey suggests Alabama library funding be conditional on ‘sensible policies’ regarding controversial books ”It's an experience that a lot of people don’t get...

Gophers tailback Darius Taylor to be game-time decision vs. Wolverines

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:21 GMT

Gophers freshman running back Darius Taylor might play against No. 2 Michigan on Saturday night at Huntington Bank Stadium.ESPN reported Saturday morning that Taylor is expected to be a game-time decision against the Wolverines after being limited in practice this week.Head coach P.J. Fleck said earlier this week he hoped to get Taylor back this Saturday, but also noted how the U has a bye week following the Michigan game. That could have been looked at as more rest and rehab time with a rivalry game against Iowa on Oct. 21.Taylor rushed for 529 yards across three weeks and won a trio of Big Ten freshman of the week honors, but injured his leg at the end of the Northwestern loss. Taylor’s 532 yards leads the conference through five weeks.Zach Evans and others stepped in last week in the U’s 35-24 win over Louisiana. Evans rushed 15 times for 85 yards and a touchdown and won Big Ten freshman of the week. Bryce Willams contributed 15 carries for 53 yards and a TD, while Sean Tyl...

Captain Dorn Unity Ride and Car Cruise: honoring a hero in St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS — The Captain Dorn Unity Ride and Car Cruise is taking place today in honor of Captain David Dorn, who was shot and killed while responding to a burglar alarm at a business in North St. Louis during the night of looting and riots following the death of George Floyd.Everyone with a legal set of wheels is invited to participate in this event. It commences at 10 a.m. at the St. Louis Fire headquarters in Jefferson and will culminate at Gateway Harley-Davidson on Lee Main Road.The event promises music, food, and drinks, as well as exciting prizes and raffles. All proceeds from the event will be dedicated to supporting Missouri's first responders.

SSM Health hosts drive-through flu clinic at multiple St. Louis locations today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS — Today, October 7, SSM Health Medical Group is hosting a drive-through flu clinic at four locations in the St. Louis area. The clinic will operate from 8:00 a.m. until noon.Flu shots will be available at the following addresses:5252 S Lindbergh in South County1120 Shackleford Road in Florissant1035 Bellevue Ave. in West Saint Louis1603 Wentzville Parkway in WentzvilleWhile the Medical Group encourages you to schedule an appointment, it's not mandatory. If you wish to make an appointment, you can do so by calling 314-955-9600.

Sister Strut Parade: raising awareness and building community in St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The 14th Annual Sister Strut Breast Cancer Walking Parade kicks off at 8 a.m. this morning in downtown Saint Louis. This event is both a celebration of life and an opportunity to raise awareness about breast cancer in the community.The day starts with a PEP rally at 8 a.m. to warm up before the walk, which begins at 8th and 15th streets, culminating at Chestnut Ave. Breast cancer survivors and supporters come together to participate in the walk, concluding with a celebratory parade.Sister Strut also sheds light on how breast cancer impacts the black community. Over the past two decades, despite a decrease in mortality rates, there has been a noticeable increase in breast cancer cases among black women and men.

He drove into a creek and died. His family blames Google Maps.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:21 GMT

The family of a North Carolina man who drowned last year after he drove off a collapsed bridge while following Google Maps directions has sued Google for negligence, saying that the company’s failure to update its maps led directly to his death.Philip Paxson, 47, a medical device salesperson, was on his way home from his daughter’s camping-themed ninth birthday party in Hickory, North Carolina, on Sept. 30, 2022, navigating a rainy night on unfamiliar roads, when he drove off a collapsed roadway into a creek and drowned, according to the lawsuit, which was filed in Wake County Superior Court on Tuesday.Alicia Paxson, his wife, also sued two businesses and an individual who the lawsuit says owned, controlled or were responsible for the collapsed bridge, which was unmarked, with no barricades.Paxson had taken their two daughters home from the party in her car, while her husband stayed late to clean up and drove separately, she said in an interview.“This is horrific, what our family is...

Kaiser Permanente Colorado employees return to work Saturday, but may strike again in November

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:21 GMT

Kaiser Permanente Colorado employees who went on strike this week over wages and staffing levels were expected to return to work Saturday morning, but could walk out again next month if they don’t reach a deal.Stephanie Felix-Sowy, president of Service Employees International Union Local 105, said the striking unions and Kaiser Permanente will resume negotiations Thursday, and members are hopeful that their three-day walkout will lead to agreement on a new contract.SEIU Local 105 represents about 3,000 technicians, office workers, licensed practical nurses and others who were on strike at Kaiser Permanente Colorado, part of a national labor action by unions representing tens of thousands of Kaiser workers in multiple states.“It sounds like Kaiser is eager to get back,” Felix-Sowy said.If negotiations don’t progress, the bargaining team will check with members to see whether they want to pursue another strike, Felix-Sowy said. Because members authorized a stri...

Meet the AI Jane Austen: Meta weaves AI throughout its apps

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:21 GMT

MENLO PARK, Calif. — In a WhatsApp text conversation this week, we asked Jane Austen — yes, the 19th-century British author — how she felt about Mr. Darcy, a character from one of her most famous works, “Pride and Prejudice.”After a few seconds, Austen responded.“Ah, Mr. Darcy. Everyone remembers him as one of my characters,” she said, her face appearing in a small window above our conversation. “But fewer people have read one of my books,” she added, with an arched eyebrow and what seemed like a hint of resentment.Austen was not actually talking to us. But a modern interpretation of her likeness was used by Meta, which owns WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, as part of an artificially intelligent character that could chat across the company’s messaging apps. Characters based on other people’s likenesses — including former quarterback Tom Brady, social media influencers Beast and Charlie D’Amelio, and hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg — were also available to converse.These chara...

St. Francis’ passing duo proves to be the difference in WCAL defensive slugfest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:21 GMT

MOUNTAIN VIEW — St. Ignatius went into Friday’s game at St. Francis having scored over 30 points in each of its last three games, 28 or more in its last four.The Wildcats managed only two field goals against the Lancers and St. Francis came out on top, 21-6, in a West Catholic Athletic game.“That’s a very good football team that’s scored a lot of points so I’m very happy with the way the defense played tonight,” St. Francis coach Greg Calcagno said.St. Ignatius used two quarterbacks — Soren Hummel and Brandon Mann — and they combined to complete 14 of 37 passes for 94 yards.“Our secondary played great,” Calcagno said of Luke Wall, Sefanaia Alatini, Joseph Paul Payer and Mack Mrowka.St. Ignatius’ Shane Molinari (29) runs for yardage while being dragged down by St. Francis’ players during the 1st half of the St. Ignatius at St. Francis WCAL high school football game at St. Francis High School in Mountain Vie...

49ers-Cowboys: Five keys to a 5-0 start by beating longtime rival

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:21 GMT

SANTA CLARA – History? Yeah, the 49ers have some with the Dallas Cowboys. Some of the greatest NFC playoff battles, in fact.All due respect to “The Catch” and victory laps and celebrations on the midfield logo, but Sunday night’s rivalry renewal is truly about the here and now, and playoff positioning.The “here” is Levi’s Stadium, where the 49ers look to run this season’s record to 5-0. It’s also where their postseason office would be as the NFC’s No. 1 seed, their stated goal from Day 1.“It’s a huge test. To say that it isn’t would be naïve and downplaying the moment,” linebacker Fred Warner said.This is the 49ers’ third straight game at home. Their last loss on home soil: Oct. 23 to the Lombardi Trophy-bound Kansas City Chiefs. Ten straight home wins have ensued, including a playoff elimination of the Cowboys on Jan. 22.A San Francisco 49ers fan holds up a sign against the Dallas Cowboys before the start of their NFC divisional-round playoff game at Levi...