Category: Education
Youth coach gets 180-year prison sentence for sexual crimes against children
The coach “violated over 400 minor victims in a multitude of ways”
Fatal UNC shooting victim Riley Howell died a hero, charging and tackling classroom shooter
Howell’s parents said their son “radiated love.” and that he always will.
Former Virginia teacher facing life behind bars, charged with child sexual exploitation
Man busted trying to trade child porn for access to a child “with whom he could have sexual relations.”
Senator Maureen Walsh inundated with decks of playing cards to protest her remarks against nurses
The Senator from Washington said that nurses didn’t need scheduled breaks, already get plenty of breaks – and might even spend a “considerable amount of the day playing cards”
Fresh cut melon products being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Healthy persons infected with Salmonella can experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Microsoft partners with colleges to address skills gap in high tech fields
A partnership between Microsoft and university systems hopes to stem the tide of a growing skills gap in high tech fields
CC Sabathia to host Celebrity Softball Game at Yankee Stadium on May 16
Game will bring celebs and athletes together under the lights of Yankee Stadium to benefit #PitCCh In Foundation and Yankees Foundation.
Urgent warning regarding Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play following 10 infant deaths
The 10 babies, who were three months or older, rolled from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained – resulting in their deaths.
Amazon awarding $40K Scholarships and Internships to college students majoring in Computer Science
Scholarship recipients awarded $10,000 per year for 4-years to study computer science starting this fall at the college of their choice. All of the recipients demonstrated financial need and more than half of the students are from an underrepresented group in the computer science field. Students also receive a guaranteed, paid internship opportunity at Amazon after their freshman year of college.
New Verizon tools and apps to block spam and robocalls to your cell phone
New free service for wireless phone customers will identify and block robocalls
