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Is sports betting worsening gambling habits of Americans?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:20 GMT

(NewsNation) — The NFL season has officially kicked off and that means a lot of fans are making bets. As more and more states are legalizing sports betting, some are raising concerns about whether this could worsen gambling addiction in America."We’re going to be bombarded" with sports gambling issues, said Andrew Brandt, professor of practice and executive director of the Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law at Villanova Law School.Sports betting is legal in at least 30 states with a record $7.5 billion in revenue in 2022, according to the American Gaming Association. The National Council on Problem Gambling estimates that any given year, two million Americans meet the criteria for severe gambling problems.Some fear that the figure may go up because of how accessible it now is.NewsNation spoke to a licensed counselor who said there needs to be more education and more treatment options because he believes it will be an epidemic."Gambling addiction has morphed into something tha...

LIVE: Westlake to honor huge senior class before district opener vs. Akins on Friday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Instead of honoring seniors at the end of the season, the Westlake Chaparrals will do it Friday before the 6A-District 26 opener against Akins at Chaparral Stadium.Westlake has 61 seniors on this year's team that has started the year 2-0, and the Chaps are fresh off a 47-0 systematic dismantling of Converse Judson last week. Akins, meanwhile, is in the midst of a 17-game losing streak dating back to 2021 and the Eagles have yet to score in two games this year. The last time Akins won was Sept. 30, 2021, when they topped Austin High 20-18.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 websiteThe game will be streamed in the video player above and also on KXAN.com/Westlake for those in the KXAN viewing area free of charge. For those outside the viewing area, you'll have to watch the game through our official streaming partner NFHS Network. The...

Fullback Zarek Valentin and Loons community create way to help local kids with cancer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:20 GMT

Loons fullback Zarek Valentin arrived in Minnesota before the 2023 season with a strong reputation for giving back to his community — whether in his hometown of Lancaster, Pa., or in Portland, Ore., when he played for the Timbers, or in Houston, when he was a member of the Dynamo.“I feel like we need to use our platform for good as professional athletes,” Valentin told the Pioneer Press. “We can either choose to promote our own brand, or you can hopefully use your platform to bring light to other causes and other people who may not be as lucky or as blessed as we are.“I’m always trying to look at ways in which I can better the community around me.”Valentin, with encouragement from his wife, Liz, put together a collaboration with MNUFC, supporters groups in the Wonderwall and hat maker Official League. They came up with a black “Loon Lagoon” baseball hat with an image of a Loon catching a fish on a pole on the front with the message “and after all …” on the back — a nod to the Oasis ...

Students ease into first week of school

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:20 GMT

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Local students have made it through the first few days of the 2022-2023 school year. NEWS10 photojournalist David Miner visited his alma mater to see how the students and staff are settling in.Friday was Day 2 at South Glens Falls Senior High School, and with a new school year brings new memories for both students and staff. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! "This is a great week," Superintendent Kristine Orr said. "Starting off with two days really gets our students in the right mode to start school and then gives everyone a quick weekend break. So then the full weeks begin."For senior Rachel Jorgensen, that meant walking through the front doors for the first time the last time."It was kind of just like a non bittersweet, more sweet than bitter kind of thing. I was really excited to see my friends, really excited to see my teachers.""It's always exciting to come back because I get to see kids that I ha...

Cars vandalized in Washington Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:20 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -A series of car break-ins being reported around Albany's Washington Park. Police calling these crimes of opportunity. The park is used by not only those visiting, but also local residents as a place to park their vehicles. Stabbing and shooting around the Capital Region As one resident surveyed the damage, she realized her car wasn’t the only one broken into. “I walked out and thought, ‘I didn’t leave my window down.’ Then there was just stuff scattered across the park. It sucked walking out to see multiple people standing outside their cars within a few cars distance from each other. Same situation.”Albany Police responded to the calls from the victims in the morning, now investigating crimes likely happening the night before. Officer Megan Craft has a few tips for anyone who parks their car in public spaces. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “We do encourage people to lock their vehicles and not keep personal th...

Washington University to adopt 'no-loan' financial aid policy next year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:20 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Washington University plans to adopt a "no-loan" financial aid policy next year, an effort that leaders hope will ease financial strains for present and future students. Starting in the fall of 2024, WashU will remove federal loans from all financial aid packages. Federal loans will be replaced with scholarships and grants, according to a news release from the university. FOX 2 photographer run over after community threatens to tow cars “We are deeply committed to making a WashU education accessible for all talented students who earn admission,” Chancellor Andrew D. Martin said. “We have worked hard to make good on our promise to remove financial barriers for all admitted undergraduate students, regardless of their socioeconomic backgrounds. We want to get them here, support them during their time here, and prepare them to do great things." WashU's main goal is to welcome students and help them earn degrees without accruing tens of thousands of dollars in debt upon g...

Colorado high school football: How Post Preps Top 10 teams fared in Week 3

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:20 GMT

Class 5A1. Cherry Creek (2-0) at Chatfield, 7 p.m. Friday. Next week: at Arvada West, 4 p.m. Sept. 14.2. Regis Jesuit (2-0) at No. 7 Arapahoe, 7 p.m. Friday. Next week: at No. 6 Ralston Valley, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15.3. Pine Creek (2-0) at Vista Ridge, 1 p.m. Saturday: A week after taking down Valor Christian, the Eagles get a matchup with a familiar rival from the 4A level. Next week: vs. Denver East, 7 p.m. Sept. 15.4. Grandview (2-0) at No. 6 Ralston Valley, 7:30 p.m. Friday. Next week: vs. Fruita Monument, 1 p.m. Sept. 16.5. Columbine (2-0) at Cherokee Trail, 7 p.m. Friday. Next week: at No. 7 Arapahoe, 7 p.m. Sept. 15.6. Ralston Valley (1-1) vs. No. 4 Grandview, 7:30 p.m. Friday. Next week: vs. No. 2 Regis Jesuit, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15.7. Arapahoe (2-0) vs. No. 2 Regis Jesuit, 7 p.m. Friday. Next week: vs. No. 5 Columbine, 7 p.m. Sept. 15.8. Valor Christian (0-2) vs. No. 9 Fairview, 7 p.m. Friday. Next week: at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee (Ga.), 7 p.m. Sept. 15.9. Fairview (2-0) at No. 8 Valo...

One dead in shooting at Westminster home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:20 GMT

One man is dead after a shooting in a Westminster home this morning, according to the Westminster Police Department.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man walking hit, killed by truck in Westminster Crime and Public Safety | Motorcyclist killed in Westminster crash Crime and Public Safety | Westminster police release body camera footage of fatal police shooting Law enforcement responded to reports of a shooting at a home in the 2900 block of 81st Avenue at approximately 11:50 a.m, according to the department. Officers found a man with a gunshot wound, who was pronounced dead at the scene.No arrests have been made in the case and the investigation is still in early stages, department officials said in a news release.Occupants of the home are cooperating with police and there is no danger to the public, according to the department.Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.

Vail man, 71, seriously injured in Thursday head-on collision near Eagle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:20 GMT

The driver of an SUV who collided head-on with a dump truck on U.S. 6 east of Eagle on Thursday was seriously injured in the crash while the truck driver was unharmed, according to the Colorado State Patrol.Investigators do not believe alcohol, drugs or excessive speed were factors in the collision that sparked a now-contained wildfire and closed Interstate 70 and U.S. 6 in both directions for several hours Thursday afternoon.Related ArticlesTransportation | I-70 reopens near Eagle after wreck causes 27-acre fire; portion of U.S. 6 still closed Transportation | Interstate 70 along Floyd Hill reopens after rock blasting operation forced safety closure Transportation | Eastbound I-70 west of the tunnel reopens following fatal motorcycle crash The 71-year-old driver of the Volvo SUV was traveling westbound on U.S. 6 when he drifted into oncoming traffic, colliding with the truck headed eastbound driven by a 40-year-old man from Gypsum, sa...

Rapids Notebook: Interim head coach Chris Little stresses togetherness in first media availability; Pádraig Smith knows attributes for future coach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:20 GMT

COMMERCE CITY — Colorado Rapids interim head coach Chris Little has one goal in mind for his eight games in charge of a desperate club in desperate times: Break the downward spiral.On Friday, the Rapids short-term boss addressed media members for the first time since his former boss, Robin Fraser, parted ways with the club Tuesday. Little knows the Rapids are in a demanding stretch with seven games in 22 days, but keeping the team united will come down to two things: Simplicity and togetherness.“Our first meeting with the players the day after was really on, ‘let’s take ownership of this situation’, from a coaching staff from every department (in the club), to the players,” Little said. “… How are we going to correct this problem? What’s the identity we need as a team to allow you to be successful? We have some behaviors that are going to be important to us until the end of the season.”Taking ownership means, according to L...