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Wisconsin Republicans to kill legalized pot, stadium repairs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:19 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Legalizing marijuana, paying for renovations at the Milwaukee Brewers’ stadium and creating a paid family leave program are among the more than 500 items proposed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers that the Legislature’s Republican-controlled budget committee plans to kill Tuesday with a single vote.The move comes as no surprise after Republicans, who control the state Legislature with large majorities, did the same with Evers’ past two budgets and said they would do again this year. The vote kicks off the committee’s work reshaping the nearly $104 billion two-year budget that Evers submitted in February. Starting Tuesday, and likely continuing into June, the Joint Finance Committee will take a series of votes to build its own two-year spending plan which will then go to the Senate and Assembly for approval. Once passed, Evers can make changes through his powerful veto, which is what he did with the past two budgets he signed that included bot...

University of Minnesota graduate student workers approve unionizing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:19 GMT

Graduate student workers at the University of Minnesota have officially voted to form a union, according to an announcement last week from the U’s Graduate Labor Union — United Electrical.More than 2,400 eligible workers voted in favor of unionization, while only 70 voted “no” in an election this month, according to the union. This is the first successful unionization effort at the university for graduate students. Workers have tried to unionize five other times since 1974.Graduate student workers, who often have roles at the university as researchers, teaching assistants and instructors, are pushing for increased pay and benefits, anti-discrimination procedures and more support for international students, among other demands. The initial launch of the unionization campaign in February was met with widespread support from students.“The energy among grad workers this week was palpable,” Yusra Murad, a graduate worker in Health Policy and Management, said in a Friday news ...

Nuggets 3-pointers: Devin Booker, Nikola Jokic put on a show in Game 2

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:19 GMT

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Nikola Jokic’s 39-point masterclass gives Nuggets 2-0 lead over Suns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:19 GMT

No amount of lipstick could mask the ugliness of Monday night’s Game 2, save for a fourth quarter that was plenty pretty for the Nuggets.Nikola Jokic danced and dazzled his way 39 points, and Denver’s defense clamped down on the Suns’ bevy of superstars.Together, the Nuggets seized control of this second-round series with an emphatic 97-87 win over Phoenix. Up 2-0, the Nuggets have several days to marinate on the sweetness of Monday’s victory before Friday’s Game 3.Despite an awful shooting night from Jamal Murray (3 for 15 for 10 points) and an uglier night from Michael Porte Jr. (2 of 7 for five points), the Nuggets survived on the strength of their MVP and their defense. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope came in clutch with three dagger 3-pointers in the fourth quarter.Devin Booker poured in 35 points before going chest-to-chest with Bruce Brown late in the game, his frustration boiling over. Kevin Durant drained 24, but it took him 27 shots to get there. The Suns managed just 14 points, ...

Suns guard Chris Paul leaves Game 2 with groin tightness

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:19 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul is out for the remainder of Game 2 after experiencing groin tightness in the third quarter Monday night against Denver.Paul was covering Kentavious Caldwell-Pope when the Nuggets guard went up for an offensive rebound with just under 5 minutes left in the third quarter. Paul was subbed out and headed for the locker room. Soon after, the team ruled him out. Paul has eight points and six assists in 25 minutes, 23 seconds of action. Paul, who turns 38 on Saturday, ranks fifth on the NBA’s all-time playoff assists list and 11th in steals.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Hollywood writers to go on strike Tuesday after negotiations fail

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:19 GMT

Hollywood writers are now set to strike Tuesday as talks between the Writer’s Guild of America the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers concluded Monday without an agreement.  This will be the first WGA strike in more than 10 years with more than 11,000 television and film writers expected to walk off the job.   “You’re going to see picket signs going up in front of studios, in front of various other offices, as well as you’re going to start seeing a number of shows shut down instantly,” Deadline Hollywood Senior Editor Dominic Patten told KTLA.  ‘SNL,’ late-night shows and more to be impacted by looming WGA strike WGA and AMPTP have been in talks for more than a month, with writers pushing for better base pay and an increase in residual money, saying that half of all writers are currently earning scale – the bare minimum of their contract. They also want higher contributions to their pension plan and health fund. Television and film executi...

Santa Clara: Investigation underway into attempted bank robbery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:19 GMT

SANTA CLARA – Authorities on Monday were investigating an attempted bank robbery near Santa Clara University.The incident was reported just after 3 p.m. at the Wells Fargo at 1111 Washington St., said Santa Clara police Lt. Cuong Phan.No one was injured, Phan said.Additional details about the incident, including a description of the suspect, were not immediately available.Check back for updates.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Jose: Three arrests made in robberies targeting AAPI community Crime and Public Safety | Four people stabbed during fight in downtown San Jose Crime and Public Safety | Milpitas: Public’s help sought in identifying attempted arson suspect Crime and Public Safety | Janitorial services supervisor charged with sexually abusing subordinate at Palo Alto VA hospital Crime and Public Safety | San Jose teen, man shot while driving in Oakland

Astros’ Mauricio Dubón blasts his former club after ‘single-handedly’ beating SF Giants

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:19 GMT

HOUSTON — The Giants, who lost their starting shortstop and center fielder to the injured list before Monday’s loss to the Astros, could sure an athletic, versatile player who could help fill the holes. Their lineup, limited to three runs on five hits Monday, wouldn’t say no to a hot hitter who can get on base and set the table.Somebody such as, say, Mauricio Dubón? The former Giant, raised 90 minutes away near Sacramento, traded away last May for a catcher who lasted five weeks in the organization, has done just that for the Houston Astros, filling in at second base while Jose Altuve is injured and rattling off a 20-game hit streak in the process.Sorry, he’s taken. And he doesn’t have any desire to come back.“Thank God they don’t (have me). Thank God they don’t,” Dubón told Houston reporters Monday night, after collecting three hits, driving in two runs and scoring two more to help beat his former club, 7-3. “I’m good here...

Pleasanton: Suspects sought in fatal stabbing during robbery attempt

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:19 GMT

PLEASANTON — Two ski-mask-wearing suspects were sought Monday in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man during an attempted robbery at an apartment complex, authorities said.In limited statements Monday night, police said a witness told them of seeing the male suspects around 10:30 a.m.,  running from an apartment in the 5700 block of Owens Drive.Moments later, Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department firefighters responded to a report of a medical emergency at 10:35 a.m.Police did not offer any information about the man, and an Alameda County Sheriff’s Office coroner’s bureau deputy was not able to identify him Monday night.The suspects were not found, but police said they believe the incident was isolated and there was no public threat. Police did not provide any detailed description of the suspects or any associated vehicle.The stabbing comes less than two weeks after the fatal shooting of a loss prevention officer at a Pleasanton store. A pair of suspects were...

Harden hits late 3, 76ers defeat Celtics in semifinal opener

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:19 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — James Harden matched his playoff career high with 45 points and hit a go-ahead, step-back 3-pointer over Al Horford with 8.7 seconds left as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied without Joel Embiid to beat the Boston Celtics 119-115 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup on Monday night.Tyrese Maxey added 26 points and Tobias Harris finished with 18 for the Sixers, who made 17 3-pointers in the absence of MVP finalist Embiid, who sat sat out with the sprained right knee he sustained in Game 3 of Philadelphia’s first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets.Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 39 points and 11 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 23 points and Malcolm Brogdon finished with 20. Boston hosts Game 2 on Wednesday night.NUGGETS 97, SUNS 87DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 39 points and 16 rebounds to rally Denver to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.Jokic’s big night was necessary as Jamal Murray scored just 10 points on 3-of-15 shooting after he sc...