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Northridge teacher named ‘Horizon Award’ winner
Emily Crawford wears a lot of hats — she's a mother (of quintuplets), wife and a youth softball coach for starters. Just a couple of years ago, she added a new hat — teacher.
Biden to give away 400 million N95 masks
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings.
U. of Michigan reaches settlement
The University of Michigan has agreed to a $490 million settlement with more than 1,000 people who say they were sexually assaulted by a former sports doctor during his nearly four-decade career at the school, the university and those involved in the settlement announced Wednesday.
Earth’s core is rapidly cooling, researchers say
Earth’s interior is cooling faster than previously estimated, according to a recent study, prompting questions about how long people can live on the planet. There’s no timetable on the cooling process, which could eventually turn Earth solid, similar to Mars.
NATION & WORLD WATCH
Biden names major Democratic donors as UK, Brazil envoys WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced his intention to nominate Democratic fundraiser Jane Hartley to serve as ambassador to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland and major donor Alan Leventhal to serve as his envoy to Denmark. It was also announced Biden would nominate longtime diplomat Elizabeth Bagley to serve as ambassador to Brazil and career senior foreign service officer Alexander Laskaris to serve in Chad.
USD373 plans for online only school, possible building closures
A letter from Fred Van Ranken, superintendent of Newton USD 373, to all teachers in Newton schools sent Jan. 17 signaled that online-only school, and possible building closures could be in the near future as COVID-19 continues to spread in Harvey County at its most rapid rate since the pandemic began nearly two years ago.
IN BRIEF
Osaka, Barty advance toward Australian Open showdown MELBOURNE, Australia – For the first set, Naomi Osaka’s rediscovered love of the game meant it was anything but fun for Madison Brengle in the second round of the Australian Open. The defending champion conceded only four points in the first four games Wednesday and rifled forehand winners seemingly at will as she breezed to 6-0 in a mere 20 minutes.
County declares COVID-19 emergency — what it means
The Harvey County Commission approved a proclamation of a state of local disaster emergency Jan. 18.
Tips for seed starting indoors
It’s hard to believe that spring is not that far away! I know it’s cold but it’s almost time to start some garden seeds. So if you intend to start flower and vegetable seedlings indoors, make sure that you have seeds, a germination medium, containers, and other supplies on hand.