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Could school student monitoring services be violating your kid's privacy?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:56 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Could your student's school devices be violating their privacy in ways that could be used against them?A new report said the student surveillance company called Go Guardian and others like it have access to sensitive data that does just this.Gun violence, historical topics, political parties and even news along with counseling and therapy websites are just some of the content being flagged by student surveillance company Go Guardian. That's according to a report from the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a nonprofit that advocates for rights online in the digital world. How much money your generation says it needs to be happy: study "We just got these huge datasets where go guardian was flagging, as they call it, students for just doing their homework for looking for jobs online for doing the things that you expect kids to do," said Dave Maass, director of investigations at EFF. According to EFF, 88% of districts report using a student activity monitoring software, ...

Santa's Workshop coming to Paul Nigra Center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:56 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts will be presenting Santa's Workshop, a family holiday event for all ages. The celebration is scheduled for December 2. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The North Pole-themed event will feature activities such as arts and crafts, cookie decorating, holiday movies, raffles and a provided breakfast. Kids will also have a chance to take a photo with Santa Claus himself and show him their Christmas lists. Admission for Santa's Workshop costs $10 for children and $5 for adults. The event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and each child will receive a gift to take home. Where to visit with Santa around the Capital Region The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts is located at 2736 State Highway 30 in Gloversville. Pre-registration for the event is required and can be completed online through the Eventbrite website.

Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: November 20-24

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:56 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating, or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news, November 20 through 24. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Boutique, coffee shop opens in HalfmoonA new boutique and coffee shop has opened at 1471 Route 9 in Halfmoon. Boutique & Coffee Made Simple had its soft opening on November 13.New market, eatery opening in Saratoga SpringsA new restaurant and corner market is set to open in downtown Saratoga Springs. Mittler’s will be opening in the former Tailgate and Party space at 33 Phila Street.New live music venue opens in SchenectadyA new live music venue has opened in Schenectady. The Electric Grinch officially opened on November 16.Columbia County restaurant closes after 87 yearsKozel’s Restaurant, located at 1006 Route 9H in Ghent, has permanently closed its doors...

Questions remain about longterm health effects of Maui fires

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:56 GMT

By Rebecca Boone | Associated PressWhen Daniel Skousen scrubs at the ash and soot covering his Maui home, he worries about the smell.What chemicals created the burning-trash-barrel scent that has lingered since a deadly wildfire tore through Lahaina in August? Should he believe government agencies’ assessment of when the air, land and water will be safe enough for his family to return?Or will political and economic pressures to rebuild and restore Maui’s robust tourism industry — where visitors normally spend $14 million per day — lead officials to look at any testing results through rose-colored glasses?“It appears very important to them to get that tourism tax revenue back,” said Skousen. “It makes you wonder if the testing will be biased.”The fire blew out Skousen’s windows and filled his home with ash, but the building is still standing, and he hopes someday to move back in. The home next door burned to the ground.Skousen wants a second ...

Russian consumers in a tight spot as inflation persists

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:56 GMT

By Anna Frants | Associated PressMOSCOW — The shelves at Moscow supermarkets are full of fruit and vegetables, cheese and meat. But many of the shoppers look at the selection with dismay as inflation makes their wallets feel empty.Russia’s Central Bank has raised its key lending rate four times this year to try to get inflation under control and stabilize the ruble’s exchange rate as the economy weathers the effects of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine and the Western sanctions imposed as a consequence.The last time it raised the rate — to 15%, doubled that from the beginning of the year — the bank said it was concerned about prices that were increasing at an annualized pace of about 12%. The bank now forecasts inflation for the full year, as well as next year, to be about 7.5%.Although that rate is high, it may be an understatement.“If we talk in percentage terms, then, probably, (prices) increased by 25%. This is meat, staple products — dairy produce, ...

Mother of San Jose toddler who died of fentanyl toxicity arrested

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:56 GMT

(KRON) – Kelly Richardson, the mother of the 18-month-old girl who died due to fentanyl and methamphetamine toxicity, was arrested on a murder charge on Nov. 22, the San Jose Police Department announced Friday.  The toddler has been referred to as "Baby W."According to the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office recorded a fentanyl blood concentration of 74 nanograms per milliliter in Baby W's autopsy, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office.  According to court documents, Richardson and her child’s father, Derek Vaughn Rayo, had fentanyl and opioids in their system at the time of their daughter’s death on Aug. 12. The parents also waited over 12 hours before contacting police, where San Jose officers responded to the 1500 block of Huddersfield Court for a report of an infant female who was not conscious and not breathing. The toddler was pronounced dead at the scene.  Parents of San Jose toddler who died of fentanyl tox...

Forecasters warn of possible sneaker waves, coastal flooding along Bay Area coasts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:56 GMT

(BCN) -- High tides expected this weekend have prompted forecasters to issue a Beach Hazards Statement for Bay Area coasts, warning beach visitors of possible sneaker waves and coastal flooding.There will be increased risk of sneaker waves along the coastline from Sonoma County to Monterey County, from 10 p.m. Friday through 8 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.(National Weather Service Bay Area)"Beachgoers and tide poolers should use caution and watch out for unexpected waves that can sweep you off your feet," the weather service said.In addition, chilly nighttime temperatures around the Bay Area are expected to persist into next week, with some areas dipping to the mid-30s, according to the weather service.(National Weather Service Bay Area)A freeze warning will take effect at 10 p.m. Friday for interior Monterey and San Benito counties and expire at 10 a.m. Saturday. North Bay valleys will have a frost advisory starting at 10 p.m. Friday and into Saturday morn...

No. 3 Colorado uses strong second half to rout Kentucky 96-53

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:56 GMT

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Aaronette Vonleh scored 19 points and No. 3 Colorado picked up another big win in the Paradise Jam tournament with a 96-53 rout of Kentucky on Friday.Jaylyn Sherrod added 15 points, Kindyll Wetta had 11 points, and Quay Miller and Tameiya Sadler each had 10 points for the Buffaloes (6-0), who shot a season-high 59.7% (37 of 62) in winning their sixth straight by double digits.Eniya Russell had 14 points, Maddie Scherr added 13 points and Ajae Petty scored 11 points for the Wildcats (2-4), who committed 27 turnovers.It was Kentucky – coming off a 29-point loss to No. 10 North Carolina State less than 24 hours earlier – that had the early momentum, leading 9-2 after 2½ minutes of the first quarter.Colorado rallied to tie the score three times in the quarter before closing the period with an 11-0 run to go up 25-14.The Wildcats got within three before Colorado ended the half up 45-34.That’s as close as Kentucky would get to the Buffaloes, who went...

NHL prevents Fleury from wearing a special mask for the Wild’s Native American Heritage night

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:56 GMT

Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was told by the NHL he could not wear a custom mask for the team’s Native American Heritage night, his agent said Friday.Allan Walsh confirmed his client was informed he couldn’t wear the mask, even for warmups. The league prohibits players from wearing specialty jerseys, masks, stickers, decals or tape for theme nights.The league initially banned players from using rainbow-colored tape on Pride nights before reversing that decision after receiving backlash from around the hockey community. Teams are not allowed to dress players in themed jerseys for warmups this season after a handful of players decided last season to opt out of Pride Night warmups that included specialty jerseys.With the Wild celebrating Native American Heritage night Friday against Colorado, Fleury wanted to honor his wife, Véronique, who is Native Canadian, with a specially designed mask. Walsh said Fleury offered to pay whatever fine he’d receive and the NHL threatene...

Marrakech kicks off film festival in the shadow of war in the Middle East

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:56 GMT

MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — Film industry leaders in Marrakech attending one of the Arab world’s largest film festivals emphasized Friday the importance of elevating cinema and artistic expression amid a shadow cast by Israel’s war with Hamas and an earthquake that struck Morocco less than three months ago.“In the weeks leading up to the festival, we were not sure that we would even be able to be here. The world we share is shattered and devoured,” said American actor Jessica Chastain, serving as the president of the festival’s jury, in a speech on the festival’s opening night.“Throughout history, art has been used as an accessible tool for communication, raising awareness about social issues and affecting positive change,” she added.Surrounded by red carpet crowds and flashing camera lights, others agreed.“We know what’s happening and don’t forget it,” said Melita Toscan Du Plantier, director of the Marrakech International Film Festival. “But heart...