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Lululemon fires back at former CEO for comments on diversity, equity and inclusion programs 

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:35:04 GMT

Founder and former CEO of Lululemon Chip Wilson caused a stir this week when he made remarks about the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion program. Wilson told Forbes that he was displeased with Lululemon’s “whole diversity and inclusion thing” at the apparel brand he founded in 1998 and maintains an 8 percent share in. He also commented that the actors in Lululemon commercials were “unhealthy,” “sickly” and “not inspirational” before saying “You’ve got to be clear that you don’t want certain customers coming in.”  Alaska Airlines grounding all Boeing 737 MAX-9s after hole blows open in cabin The company has distanced itself from their former leader, telling CNN in a statement that Wilson does not speak for the company and that his views don’t align with the brand’s values and beliefs. According to reports from Axios, companies’ opinions on DEI programs have shifted; some have begun backing away from corporate diversity groups and describing them as largely "w...

Man with cancer marries love of his life at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:35:04 GMT

(KRON) – A wedding at a hospital was the perfect paradox for a couple on Jan. 4 at the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus. Francisco Jeronimo Lucas and Marcelina Pablo Bautista have been in a relationship for over two decades and planned to marry in a courthouse ceremony on Jan. 4. However, Lucas was admitted to Highland Hospital on the couple’s wedding day. High Surf Advisory in effect for Saturday The couple planned to be married for years, however, Lucas’ gastric cancer diagnosis increased their desire for marriage. The couple decided not to wait any longer to wed. Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus Wilma Chan Highland Hospital CampusLucas asked Palliative Care social worker Anne James for her assistance in arranging the wedding. The two arranged for an officiant to perform the ceremony in their hospital room. “I’m just so happy. In Palliative care, we do so many sad things and have a lot of hard conversations. So being able to participate in a wedding brings me so much ...

Once muertos, entre ellos cinco niños, en ataques rusos en una ciudad del este de Ucrania

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:35:04 GMT

(CNN) — Once personas, entre ellas cinco niños, murieron en ataques con misiles rusos S-300 este sábado en la región ucraniana de Donetsk, según la administración militar local.“Once muertos, entre ellos cinco niños: estos son los resultados preliminares de los ataques en el distrito de Pokrovsk. Los rusos atacaron la zona con misiles S-300, matando a 11 personas e hiriendo a otras ocho. El ataque principal se produjo en Pokrovsk y Rivne de la comunidad de Myrnohrad”, dijo Vadym Filashkin, jefe de la administración militar de la región de Donetsk en una publicación en Telegram.“El enemigo ataca cínicamente a los civiles, tratando de causar el mayor dolor posible a nuestra tierra”, afirmó.Bombardeo ruso en Kyiv deja cinco muertos y más de un centenar de heridos, además de daños en varias partes de la capital de UcraniaLas fotos publicadas por el funcionario mostraban a los trabajadores de rescate buscando entre los escombros de casas de un solo piso y al...

Dawes and Richmond lead Seton Hall to a 78-75 win over No. 7 Marquette

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:35:04 GMT

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Al-Amir Dawes had 23 points and Kadary Richmond scored 21 to lead Seton Hall over No. 7 Marquette 78-75 on Saturday for the Pirates’ third win this season over ranked teams.Seton Hall (10-5, 3-1 Big East) held off a late scare from a well-rested Marquette, which hadn’t played since defeating Creighton 72-67 on Dec. 30.A 10-0 run pushed the Seton Hall lead to 76-66 with 2:25 left to play. Dre Davis and Richmond each had four points in the burst.And then the Golden Eagles scored nine straight points to bring the game to 76-75, but they mishandled an inbound pass after a timeout and threw the ball out of bounds with four seconds remaining.Oso Ighodaro led Marquette (11-4, 2-2) with 22 points. David Joplin scored 15 points.Davis had 11 points and seven rebounds for the Pirates, who never trailed in the second half.Seton Hall defeated No. 5 UConn 75-60 on Dec. 20 and No. 23 Providence 61-57 on Jan. 3.INJURY UPDATE:Marquette sixth-man Chase Ross wrestled a ...

Hinson scores 21, Austin has 20 in Pitt’s 83-70 victory over Louisville

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:35:04 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Blake Hinson scored 21 points, Zack Austin added 20, and Pittsburgh defeated Louisville 83-70 on Saturday.Freshman Carlton Carrington added 16 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Panthers (10-5, 1-3 ACC).Mike James made five 3-pointers and led Louisville with 23 points. Skyy Clark and Curtis Williams scored 11 each and Kaleb Glenn added 10 for the Cardinals (5-9, 0-3).A 3-pointer by Jorge Diaz Graham put Pitt up by 12 points five minutes into the second half. A couple of minutes later, Hinson made three free throws for the second time in the game, giving the Panthers a 55-41 lead.James then hit three 3-pointers for nine consecutive Louisville points, but the Cardinals only got within 57-50. Pittsburgh scored the next 10 points and the Panthers led by at least 13 points for the remainder.The Panthers made five 3-pointers in the first 10 minutes of the game, racing out to a 23-14 lead. Hinson was fouled on a 3-point attempt and made all three from the ...

Autoridades del estado mexicano de Guerrero investigan presunto ataque con drones en la comunidad de Buenavista de los Hurtado

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:35:04 GMT

(CNN Español) — Policías y militares del estado mexicano de Guerrero investigan una presunta agresión armada en contra de pobladores de la comunidad de Buenavista de los Hurtado, municipio Heliodoro Castillo informó este viernes la secretaría de Seguridad regional en redes sociales, luego de que una organización de derechos humanos local denunció un supuesto ataque en esa zona.“De acuerdo con reportes ciudadanos se habría registrado un hecho de violencia”, señala en su comunicado el Gobierno estatal de Guerrero.Las diligencias de investigación sobre posibles hechos de violencia en la zona se realizan en la localidad de Buenavista de los Hurtado, precisó la instancia, e informó que la fiscalía general del estado se moviliza con equipo en la zona.El presunto ataque fue denunciado por la organización de defensa de los derechos humanos “Minerva Bello”, en un comunicado este jueves pasado.En una primera versión, el sacerdote José Filiberto Velázquez Florencio informó a ...

Sandfort has 24, Krikke has 19 & 10, Iowa gets first Big Ten win 86-77 over Rutgers

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:35:04 GMT

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Payton Sandford hit five 3-pointers and scored 24 points, Ben Krikke had 19 points and 10 rebounds and Iowa defeated Rutgers 86-77 on Saturday.The Big Ten Conference’s best offense overcame the league’s best defense as the Hawkeyes came in averaging 86.7 points per game and the Scarlet Knights were allowing 62.5.Iowa starter Patrick McCaffery (9.7 ppg) was ill and missed the game where his dad surpassed former coach Tom Davis for the most Big Ten wins at the school with 127. Fran McCaffery is two shy of passing Davis’ overall win total of 271. Tony Perkins had 15 points and four steals for the Hawkeyes (9-5, 1-2) and Owen Freeman converted three three-point plays and scored 15. Mawot Mag scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, both career highs, for the Scarlet Knights (8-6, 0-3). Austin Williams had 14 points and Jamichael Davis scored 10.Both teams started the second half hot but only the Hawkeyes stayed that way. Sandfort hit a 3-pointer...

Shepherd’s 15 lead La Salle past Fordham 81-76

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:35:04 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Daeshon Shepherd’s 15 points helped La Salle defeat Fordham 81-76 on Saturday.Shepherd added eight rebounds for the Explorers (10-5, 1-1 Atlantic 10 Conference). Rokas Jocius scored 14 points and added six rebounds and three blocks. Jhamir Brickus had 14 points and shot 4 for 12 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line.Elijah Gray led the Rams (7-8, 1-1) in scoring, finishing with 18 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Will Richardson added 16 points, four assists, two steals and two blocks for Fordham. Japhet Medor had 15 points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Cook has 14 in Georgetown’s 68-65 win against DePaul

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:35:04 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Cook scored 14 points as Georgetown beat DePaul 68-65 on Saturday.Cook was 3 of 5 shooting and 8 of 12 from the free throw line for the Hoyas (8-7, 1-3 Big East Conference). Ismael Massoud added 13 points while shooting 5 for 10, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc, and he also had seven rebounds. Jayden Epps was 4 of 11 shooting (2 for 7 from 3-point range) to finish with 10 points.The Hoyas led by nine points approaching the midway point of the second half. DePaul got within a point at the 4-minute mark. Dontrez Skyles scored off an offensive rebound for a five-point lead with 57 seconds remaining and Georgetown finished off the win at the free-throw line.The Blue Demons (3-11, 0-3) were led by Da’Sean Nelson, who recorded 19 points and seven rebounds. Jaden Henley added 17 points and five assists for DePaul. In addition, Chico Carter Jr. had 10 points and two blocks.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skri...

Police investigate reported sexual assault on Boulder bike path

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:35:04 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police in Boulder investigated a reported sexual assault that occurred early Saturday morning on a bike path.The incident happened just before 3 a.m. along the bike path west of Foothills Parkway, north of Baseline Road.The adult female victim was walking and reported that she was sexually assaulted by an unknown man. Police said there were two suspects -- a male with mid-forehead length brown hair and a deep, low voice, and another suspect that did not have a description provided.Detectives said anyone who was in the area around that time and may have witnessed the incident should contact Detective Hartkopp at 303-441-1951 or at [email protected] investigation was ongoing.