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Sex education classes often don’t include LGBTQ+ students. New restrictions could make it worse

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:09:53 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — In fifth grade, Stella Gage’s class watched a video about puberty. In ninth grade, a few sessions of her health class were dedicated to the risks of sexual behaviors. That was the extent of her sex education in school. At no point was there any content that felt especially relevant to her identity as a queer teenager. To fill the gaps, she turned mostly to social media.“My parents were mostly absent, my peers were not mature enough, and I didn’t have anyone else to turn to,” said Gage, who is now a sophomore at Wichita State University in Kansas.Many LGBTQ+ students say they have not felt represented in sex education classes. To learn about their identities and how to build healthy, safe relationships, they often have had to look elsewhere. As lawmakers in some states limit what can be taught about sex and gender, it will be that much more difficult for those students to come by inclusive material in classrooms. New laws targeting LGBTQ+ people have been prolife...

Texas high school football scores for Friday, Oct. 6

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:09:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Rouse knocked off Class 5A Division II No. 10 Belton 32-30 on Friday to hand the Tigers their first loss of the season.East View clipped Glenn 42-38, Flatonia edged Hearne 21-19, Liberty Hill topped SA Veterans Memorial 28-21 and then there were a fair share of blowouts around the viewing area.REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post your team's score on our website, but we need your help to do it. Email the score of your game to [email protected] and we'll get it on our websiteVandegrift thumped McNeil 49-3, Lake Travis blanked Del Valle 49-0 and Weiss took care of Copperas Cove 49-7. Check out the rest of the scores from around the area and Texas below:Scores from around the KXAN viewing areaA&M Consolidated 42, Hendrickson 3Bastrop 34, Cedar Creek 7Blanco 48, Marion 7Canyon Lake 52, Marble Falls 13College Station 56, Cedar Park 28Crockett 51, Navarro 3Cuero 55, Giddings 14De Leon 42, San Saba 20Dripping Springs 48, Akins 0East View 42, Glenn 38Flatonia 21, Hearne 19...

Austyn Modrzewski shows why he’s one of Colorado’s top QB recruits as Mountain Vista beats Rock Canyon

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:09:53 GMT

CASTLE ROCK — As Mountain Vista trailed early in the second quarter of Friday’s rivalry game against Rock Canyon, Golden Eagles coach Garrett Looney threw down the gauntlet with star quarterback Austyn Modrzewski.“We might have to score 60 for the win, but I think we can score 70,” Looney challenged Modrzewski and the Mountain Vista wideouts in the huddle on the sideline. “I really do. Now, let’s cut out the mistakes and go do it.”Modrzewski threw a TD less than a minute later, giving Class 5A No. 9 Mountain Vista its first lead of the night. The Golden Eagles didn’t look back, and neither did Modrzewski, whose play highlighted a 37-14 win over the Jaguars at Douglas County Stadium.While Mountain Vista struggled early, and tempers flared with an ejection on each team in the first half, Modrzewski stayed calm. His offense averaged 45.3 points per game coming in, and they put on another Air Raid clinic behind Modrzewski’s powerful ...

Beverly Hills woman missing since June found alive

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:09:53 GMT

A Beverly Hills woman and accomplished musician, who was missing for three months, was found alive, a friend confirmed. Camela Leierth-Segura, 48, was last seen in the Beverly Hills area on June 29, according to her missing persons page on the California Department of Justice website.Leierth-Segura’s friend, Cecilia Ross, took to Instagram to share the news of her safe return. “I wanted to let you all know that my friend Camela who has been missing for the past three months was found yesterday,” Ross wrote on her IG story. “Her family has asked for privacy and I can’t share any of the details, but she is safe now. Thank you to everyone who helped look for her and shared her story, and to the Beverly Hills Police Department for doing an incredible job finding her.”Leierth-Segura is a singer and songwriter whose credits include Katy Perry’s “Walking On Air.”There are no further details about her disappearance at this time.

Today in History: October 7, Anita Hill alleges sexual harassment by Clarence Thomas

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:09:53 GMT

Today in History Today is Saturday, Oct. 7, the 280th day of 2023. There are 85 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 7, 1991, University of Oklahoma law professor Anita Hill publicly accused Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of making sexually inappropriate comments when she worked for him; Thomas denied Hill’s allegations and would go on to win Senate confirmation. On this date: In 1765, the Stamp Act Congress convened in New York to draw up colonial grievances against England. In 1916, in the most lopsided victory in college football history, Georgia Tech defeated Cumberland University 222-0 in Atlanta.In 1949, the Republic of East Germany was formed. In 1982, the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical “Cats” opened on Broadway, the first of what would become a record 7,485 performances in an 18-year run. In 1985, Palestinian gunmen hijacked the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro (ah-KEE’-leh LOW’-roh) in the Mediterranean Sea. (The hijackers shot and kill...

Chocan un avión y un autobús en el aeropuerto de Chicago: hay al menos dos personas heridas

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:09:53 GMT

(CNN) — Al menos dos personas resultaron heridas después de que un autobús de enlace y un avión chocaran en el aeropuerto O’Hare de Chicago el viernes por la noche, informó el Departamento de Bomberos de Chicago en un correo electrónico enviado a CNN.El vuelo 6209 de Air Wisconsin se disponía a despegar cuando se produjo la colisión, según informó la Administración Federal de Aviación (FAA, por sus siglas en inglés).Air Wisconsin es una aerolínea regional que realiza vuelos para American Airlines operando como American Eagle, según el sitio web de la aerolínea.American Airlines dijo a CNN que seis de sus empleados a bordo del autobús fueron trasladados a un hospital local para ser evaluados. El avión fue dejado fuera de servicio y los clientes han embarcado en otro avión para continuar hacia Dayton, Ohio. No se han registrado heridos en el avión, añadió American Airlines.El pasajero Kevis Mitchell dijo a CNN que el avión se disponía a despegar cuando fue golpeado por el ...

Hamas leader announces the beginning of a new military operation against Israel

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:09:53 GMT

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas leader announces the beginning of a new military operation against Israel.

Israeli military says it is striking targets in the Gaza Strip as air raid sirens sound in Jerusalem

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:09:53 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military says it is striking targets in the Gaza Strip as air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem after the Hamas militant group announced a new operation against Israel. The sounds of at least three explosions could be heard as Israel deployed anti-rocket defenses.The attack on Jerusalem is considered a major escalation by Israel.Earlier, the leader of Hamas’ military wing said over 5,000 rockets were fired into Israel.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.___JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip on Saturday carried out what appeared to be an unprecedented infiltration into southern Israel, prompting Israel to order residents across the region to remain indoors. The infiltration took place as militants fired dozens of rockets into Israel.The Israeli military said “a number of terrorists have infiltrated into Israeli territory.” It gave no further details, but amateur videos posted on social media sh...

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake shakes southern Mexico but without immediate reports of damage

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:09:53 GMT

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake shook southern Mexico Friday night, setting off alarms as far away as Mexico City, but without immediate reports of damage.The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake occurred shortly after 11 p.m. local time near the town of Matias Romero in the southern state of Oaxaca. It was at a depth of 67 miles (108 kilometers).Oaxaca state’s civil defense agency said it was monitoring for reports of damage.Strong shaking was felt in Oaxaca’s capital. The temblor triggered seismic alarms in Mexico City, driving residents into the streets, but in most areas shaking was not felt.The Associated Press

One winning ticket sold for Friday’s $50 million Lotto Max jackpot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:09:53 GMT

TORONTO — Someone in Quebec is waking up $50 million richer.A single winning ticket was drawn for Friday’s Lotto Max jackpot.But there were no Maxmillion winners of the two available $1 million prizes.The jackpot for the next draw on Oct. 10 will be an estimated $12 million.The Canadian Press