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The Sunday Crossword No. 3340

Across 1 Old Testament prophet seen in tamo’-shanter 4 Intensity regularly dropped in avian protection 8 ‘How eerie!’ ‘Why, sure!’ Uneasy sentiment when abroad 11 Chose, after imbibing drop of Laphroaig, to become drunk 12 Moves heavily wanting sleep after cycling 13 With buff back muscles, doing a flip, they’re resolute 14 Tax channel 15 Wristwatch, say: not so exciting …

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Vermont school district settles with federal investigators over allegations of racial harassment

Associated Press

MORRISTOWN, Vt. — A Vermont school district’s inadequate response to serious and widespread harassment of Black and biracial students has led to a settlement agreement with the federal government, the U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday. The department’s Civil Rights Division and the Vermont U.S. attorney’s office began investigating the Elmore-Morristown Unified Union School District in December 2023 and reviewed records …

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Her husband died after they moved to Spain. Now this American woman says she’s determined to live their dream

CNN

CNN — As they neared their retirement, Madeline Waid and her husband Jim, both from the United States, were eager to spread their wings. So it would have been much more difficult.” Madeline also notes that Jim’s treatment would likely have been “much more expensive” back home. “And I’m not sure it would have been like that in the US, …

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Her husband died after they moved to Spain. Now this American woman says she’s determined to live their dream

CNN

CNN — As they neared their retirement, Madeline Waid and her husband Jim, both from the United States, were eager to spread their wings. So it would have been much more difficult.” Madeline also notes that Jim’s treatment would likely have been “much more expensive” back home. “And I’m not sure it would have been like that in the US, …

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U.S. Chamber, Oil Industry Sue Vermont Over Law Requiring Companies To Pay For Climate Change Damage

Huff Post

A small tractor clears water from a business as flood waters block a street, July 12, 2023, in Barre, Vt. via Associated Press MONTPELIER, Vt. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a top oil and gas industry trade group are suing Vermont over its new law requiring that fossil fuel companies pay a share of the damage caused over …

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US Chamber, oil industry sue Vermont over law requiring companies to pay for climate change damage

Associated Press

MONTPELIER, Vt. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a top oil and gas industry trade group are suing Vermont over its new law requiring that fossil fuel companies pay a share of the damage caused over several decades by climate change. It also argues that the law violates domestic and foreign commerce clauses by discriminating “against the important interest …

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An extreme skiing champion's guide to the best slopes in New England

BBC

An extreme skiing champion's guide to the best slopes in New England Alamy Chris Davenport is a born New Englander who learned his craft on the region's best slopes. But the East Coast's rugged topography and icy conditions are precisely why many New England locals proudly display "Ski the East!" "The history of skiing and snowboarding is so interesting, and …

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Accident or homicide? Medical rulings in arrest-related deaths can dictate what happens to police

Associated Press

Sitting alone in her car, Jen Dold was crying too hard to drive. “No sweeping it under the rug.” Jen Dold, whose brother, Alex Dold, lived with schizophrenia and died after a 2017 encounter with sheriff’s deputies and police officers, sits for a portrait at her home Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Edmonds, Wash. Jen Dold, whose brother, Alex Dold, …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Vermont claims the program’s first national championship on Maximilian Kissel’s overtime goal

Associated Press

CARY, N.C. — Maximilian Kissel scored in a sudden-death overtime to help Vermont beat Marshall 2-1 on Monday night for the program’s first national championship. Vermont became the first squad in school history to win a national championship in a team sport — with the skiing program winning six national championships. Marshall was looking to earn the program’s second national …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Vermont wins NCAA soccer championship

NPR

Vermont wins NCAA soccer championship The University of Vermont Catamounts won their first NCAA championship, defeating Marshall University with a stunning last-minute goal during over time. The University of Vermont Catamounts won their first NCAA championship, defeating Marshall University with a stunning goal during overtime. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Forward Maximilian Kissel swerved past the opposing team's defense to give his …

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Bomb cyclone threatens to blast East Coast after atmospheric river brings dangerous weather

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The East Coast began a …

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East Coast storm makes a mess at ski resorts as strong winds cause power outages

Associated Press

PORTLAND, Maine — A storm that swept up the East Coast delivered a blow to New England, packing powerful gusts that knocked out power along with a deluge of rain and warming temperatures that washed away snow and dampened ski resorts. “Is that what they’re calling it?” said Jen Roberts, co-owner of Onion River Outdoors sporting goods store in Montpelier, …

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Río atmosférico y posible bomba ciclónica causan clima invernal caótico en la Costa Este de EEUU

Associated Press

— La costa este de Estados Unidos se prepara para un difícil período climático con lluvia y viento, el cual que podría ser peligroso, debido en parte a un río atmosférico y a una bomba ciclónica en desarrollo. Uno de los factores clave que impulsan el cambio en el clima es un río atmosférico, que es una larga banda de …

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Atmospheric river brings weather whiplash to East Coast as bomb cyclone develops

Associated Press

PORTLAND, Maine — The U.S. East Coast began a whiplash-inducing stretch of weather Wednesday with a deluge of rain, rapid snowmelt and powerful gusts, creating dangerous conditions, due in part to an atmospheric river and developing bomb cyclone. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Utilities …

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Atmospheric river and potential bomb cyclone will bring messy, dangerous weather to East Coast

Associated Press

PORTLAND, Maine — The U.S. East Coast is due for a whiplash-inducing stretch of weather that will be rainy, windy and potentially dangerous, due in part to an atmospheric river and developing bomb cyclone. The storm has the ability to hit New England hard because it could tap moisture from the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of the U.S. Southeast, …

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1 month ago

A storm brings squalls to the Northeast; 2 people die from heart attacks after shoveling snow

Associated Press

Snow squalls created whiteout conditions in parts of the northeast during a storm that brought even more snow to the Great Lakes region Thursday. Snow squalls — sudden bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds — created whiteout conditions in parts of the northeast during a storm that brought even more snow to the Great Lakes region Thursday. Share Share …

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1 month, 1 week ago

FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children without parental consent

Associated Press

Social media users are misrepresenting a Vermont Supreme Court ruling, claiming that it gives schools permission to vaccinate children even if their parents do not consent. “We conclude that the PREP Act immunizes every defendant in this case and this fact alone is enough to dismiss the case,” the Vermont Supreme Court’s ruling reads. Rod Smolla, president of the Vermont …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Vermont takes on Northeastern, looks for 4th straight home win

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Northeastern Huskies at Vermont Catamounts Burlington, Vermont; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Vermont will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Catamounts take on Northeastern. Vermont scores 64.6 points per game, 0.3 more points than the 64.3 Northeastern gives up. …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Rice Owls square off against the Vermont Catamounts

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Vermont Catamounts vs. Rice Owls Cancun, Mexico; Friday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rice squares off against Vermont at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Cancun, Mexico. Rice’s average of 5.4 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.6 more made shots on average …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

From disaster to hope: A Vermont family thankful for community support after flood destroyed home

Live Mint

PEACHAM, Vt. — The last thing John and Jenny Mackenzie saw as they fled their Vermont home with their daughters, dog and two guinea pigs last summer was their cars upended and propelled away by rushing flood waters. “The reality is that we won’t be able to afford to stay in this house that we’ve bought unless that buyout goes …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

From disaster to hope: A Vermont family thankful for community support after flood destroyed home

Associated Press

PEACHAM, Vt. — The last thing John and Jenny Mackenzie saw as they fled their Vermont home with their daughters, dog and two guinea pigs last summer was their cars upended and propelled away by rushing flood waters. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print “We lost both of our vehicles, our home and …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vermont secures 78-55 victory against SUNY-Plattsburgh

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! BURLINGTON, Vt. — Noah Barnett’s 15 points helped Vermont defeat SUNY-Plattsburgh 78-55 on Wednesday night. Shy Odom added 12 points while shooting 5 of 6 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line while they also had five rebounds. Ileri Ayo-Faleye shot 3 …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

9 L.A. locals share their favorite walks in the city

LA Times

Los Angeles is teeming with beautiful places to walk, but for many of us, our favorite paths are those that are closest to home. Down the Ballona Lagoon nature path, back on the beach, and over to the marina to close the loop Starting location: Start at 4001 Via Dolce, Marina del Rey Distance: 2.5 miles Length of time: 60 …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

'One of the greatest conservation success stories': The 1969 mission to save Vermont's wild turkey

BBC

'One of the greatest conservation success stories': The 1969 mission to save Vermont's wild turkey John Hall After their initial introduction, Vermont now has tens of thousands of turkeys roaming free In 1969, a bold plan to restore Vermont's wild turkeys began with a handful of net-trapped birds from New York. Vermont Fisheries and Wildlife Department It took skill and …

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The Sunday Crossword No. 3340

Vermont school district settles with federal investigators over allegations of racial harassment

Her husband died after they moved to Spain. Now this American woman says she’s determined to live their dream

Her husband died after they moved to Spain. Now this American woman says she’s determined to live their dream

U.S. Chamber, Oil Industry Sue Vermont Over Law Requiring Companies To Pay For Climate Change Damage

US Chamber, oil industry sue Vermont over law requiring companies to pay for climate change damage

An extreme skiing champion's guide to the best slopes in New England

Accident or homicide? Medical rulings in arrest-related deaths can dictate what happens to police

Vermont claims the program’s first national championship on Maximilian Kissel’s overtime goal

Vermont wins NCAA soccer championship

Bomb cyclone threatens to blast East Coast after atmospheric river brings dangerous weather

East Coast storm makes a mess at ski resorts as strong winds cause power outages

Río atmosférico y posible bomba ciclónica causan clima invernal caótico en la Costa Este de EEUU

Atmospheric river brings weather whiplash to East Coast as bomb cyclone develops

Atmospheric river and potential bomb cyclone will bring messy, dangerous weather to East Coast

A storm brings squalls to the Northeast; 2 people die from heart attacks after shoveling snow

FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children without parental consent

Vermont takes on Northeastern, looks for 4th straight home win

Rice Owls square off against the Vermont Catamounts

From disaster to hope: A Vermont family thankful for community support after flood destroyed home

From disaster to hope: A Vermont family thankful for community support after flood destroyed home

Vermont secures 78-55 victory against SUNY-Plattsburgh

9 L.A. locals share their favorite walks in the city

'One of the greatest conservation success stories': The 1969 mission to save Vermont's wild turkey