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Towson University withdraws plan to create business analytics doctoral program, for now

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:25 GMT

This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.With the fall semester scheduled to begin Monday, Towson University will withdraw its plan to establish a business analytics doctoral program.The school’s decision, according to a statement released Friday from spokesperson Sean Welsh, is based on the Maryland Higher Education Commission’s request last month for institutions to “pause” new degree proposals if an objection is raised by another university.Earlier this month, the Office of the Attorney General advised the commission that it did not have a valid majority when four members voted in June to approve the degree program over the objection of Morgan State University.“As we have since the start, TU will continue to follow the process and guidance outlined by MHEC,” Welsh said in an email. “The finding of this administrative error on MHEC’s part does not indicate that TU’s STEM-...

Teoscar Hernández homers twice to lead Mariners over Royals 15-2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:25 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Teoscar Hernández homered twice and drove in six runs as the Seattle Mariners matched a franchise record with seven home runs in a 15-2 rout of the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.Hernández hit a grand slam to highlight a seven-run third inning and added a 446-foot shot off position player Matt Duffy in the eighth for his 21st of the season.Josh Rojas, Mike Ford, Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh and Cade Marlowe also homered for the Mariners, who won for the 10th time in 11 games.“This game can get contagious when you’re going good offensively,” Seattle manager Scott Servais said. “That’s what we’re seeing. There’s no question about it.”It was the fifth time in franchise history the Mariners hit seven homers in a game. They also accomplished the feat in 2002, 1999, 1996 and 1985.Seattle totaled 13 hits and seven walks in yet another big offensive performance. The Mariners reached double-digit runs for the third time in seven games and the fourth time in their past 11.It wa...

MATCHDAY: Manchester City at Sheffield United, Bavarian duel for Bayern

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:25 GMT

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday:ENGLANDManchester City travels to Sheffield United looking to continue the reigning champions perfect start to the new Premier League season. City has strengthened its attacking options by signing winger Jérémy Doku from French club Rennes, with the Belgian potentially in line to make his debut on Sunday. Newcastle hosts Liverpool in a meeting between top-four hopefuls, with both teams seeking their second win of the season. Newly promoted Burnley host Aston Villa.SPAINBarcelona visits Villarreal without injured midfielder Pedri González and Ronald Araújo. Sixteen-year-old Lamine Yamal could make a second straight start for Xavi Hernández’s side. Barcelona needs to win to keep in touch with Real Madrid, which has taken nine of nine points so far, while the defending champions have four from six points. Valencia seeks a third win in as many games this season hosts Osasuna, while an unbeaten Real Betis is at Athletic Bilbao.ITALY...

Lionel Messi makes MLS debut, enters in 60th minute for Miami against New York Red Bulls

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:25 GMT

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi made his Major League Soccer debut, entering in the 60th minute of Inter Miami’s match at the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner did not participate in warmups and watched the first half from coach Tata Martino’s bench along with midfielder Sergio Busquets, forward Josef Martinez and U.S. national team defender DeAndre Yedlin.Miami led 1-0 on a 37th-minute goal by Diego Gómez, among four Miami starters making MLS debuts. Sergio Busquets, Messi’s Barcelona teammate, also made his debut in the 60th minute.Miami entered with an 11-game MLS winless streak that included eight defeats and had just one road victory this season. Miami’s 22 points were the fewest among the league’s 29 teams.The 36-year-old Messi, who joined MLS from Paris Saint-Germain, played his first Miami game on July 21 in the Leagues Cup and scored 10 goals in seven games in that competition and a U.S. Open Cup semifina...

Arrests made after shooting near Caribbean festival leaves 8 injured

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:25 GMT

Police say arrests have been made and weapons have been recovered in connection with a brazen daylight shooting in Dorchester on Saturday morning that left at least eight people hospitalized and cast a shadow over the city’s annual Caribbean festival. Officers responding to a reported shooting in the area of Blue Hill and Talbot avenues around 7:45 a.m. found all of the victims suffering from what were considered non-life-threatening injuries, according to Boston police.The shooting delayed the beginning of the Caribbean festival, which stepped off and continued as planned amid the investigation. At least two people were arrested in connection with the shooting and firearms were recovered.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu decried the violence while speaking with reporters later in the morning. “It’s just heart-wrenching to hear that a treasured community event has been disrupted by acts of violence from those who had nothing to do with the event and there’s absolutely...

Police: Man dies in fall from Portsmouth, NH parking garage after assault

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:25 GMT

A large fight in Portsmouth, New Hampshire early Saturday morning left one person dead after he fell from a parking garage, officials said.Officers responding to a reported assault involving multiple people in the area of Hanover Street around 1 a.m. learned the assault occurred between the Portsmouth Gaslight and the Portsmouth Parking Garage on Hanover Street, according to police.A preliminary investigation suggests a fight at the club led to the garage, where one of the men involved tried to climb onto the rail of the parking garage, causing him to fall to the sidewalk below on Hanover Street. He was taken to Portsmouth Regional Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.Anyone with information is asked to contact Dave Keaveny at 603-610-7511.

3 series illustrating the struggles in a season leading to change for the Chicago White Sox

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:25 GMT

The Chicago White Sox were eager to show 2022 was an aberration.Instead, they took a huge step back.Friday’s 12-4 loss against the Oakland Athletics at Guaranteed Rate Field was the latest example on the field in a season gone wrong.Starter Dylan Cease allowed eight earned runs and walked five in 4 1/3 innings. The team made two errors in the second inning and another in the fifth. After surrendering five home runs in Thursday’s loss to the A’s, the Sox allowed two more Friday as they fell a season-worst 29 games under .500.Asked afterward about the errors, manager Pedro Grifol went beyond saying, “the whole thing is frustrating.”“We’ve got to get better,” he said. “That’s plain and simple. It’s not for lack of trying. These guys are out there doing their work. We’ve just got to get better.“There’s no excuses.”The Sox will lose the season series to the A’s, who have the worst record in ba...

Ex-Dodgers Turner, Verdugo lift Red Sox to chaotic 8-5 victory over LA

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:25 GMT

Winning the breakup is a big part of baseball; when given the chance, make your former team regret letting you go.That’s exactly what Alex Verdugo and Justin Turner did on Saturday, lifting the Red Sox to a 8-5 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers.Since Day 1, Verdugo has wanted to be more than the guy from the Mookie Betts trade.While trades are a part of this business, it’s still quite an unfair position, finding oneself dealt to one of the game’s most historic franchises in exchange for one of its most decorated homegrown stars. The pile of money Harry Frazee received from the New York Yankees in exchange for Babe Ruth never had to face repeated questions and commentary about the transaction, but Verdugo has been dissected, discussed, and compared to Betts ever since.So when the two finally got to square off at Fenway Park this weekend, the spotlight got even brighter. Especially since both were in the leadoff spot on Friday and Saturday and starting in right field in th...

Boil water advisory lifted for Imperial Beach, Coronado residents

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:25 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The boil water advisory for residents in Imperial Beach and Coronado's Silver Strand was lifted early Saturday night after local water officials confirmed there was no longer a presence of bacteria.The advisory was issued on Thursday after E. Coli bacteria was detected in the drinking water system, impacting customers of the utility company, California America Water. Portions of Chula Vista were also placed under the warning.After the advisory was issued, officials had to conduct an investigation to determine the source of the bacteria and repair it before flushing the water. Then, the water had to be tested again, with two rounds coming back negative for E. coli.The lifting of the advisory means the bacteria was no longer detected in the water supply, allowing residents to resume normal water use. Boil water advisory economic impact survey available for businesses affected "After extensive water testing, Cal Am and the State Water DDW determined the water is now safe...

Watch on FOX 5: Rams vs. Broncos preseason game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:25 GMT

Rams Preseason football returns to FOX 5 this Saturday as the Los Angeles Rams head to Denver to take on the Broncos. Coverage begins at 6 p.m. Watch on FOX 5 or in the player above.Access to this event is limited to the San Diego DMA and geographic region. Your ability to view the event may be impacted by your device location, or your internet or cellphone carrier settings.