Columbus
Channel3000com News 3 Now
Opinion: It turns out young people don’t know Joe Biden all that well
(CNN) — In anticipation of President Joe Biden’s commencement address at Morehouse College on Sunday, Michael Levesque, executive director of the school’s alumni association, invited me to lead a town hall style discussion with current students, faculty, alumni and members of the Board of Trustees last week. Two days before White House adviser Steve Benjamin met with students, I returned to my alma mater to hear directly from various segments of the “Morehouse family” about their priorities, concerns and expectations.
Opinion: It turns out young people don’t know Joe Biden all that well
(CNN) — In anticipation of President Joe Biden’s commencement address at Morehouse College on Sunday, Michael Levesque, executive director of the school’s alumni association, invited me to lead a town hall style discussion with current students, faculty, alumni and members of the Board of Trustees last week. Two days before White House adviser Steve Benjamin met with students, I returned to my alma mater to hear directly from various segments of the “Morehouse family” about their priorities, concerns and expectations.
‘Crazy’ ocean heat bleaching corals so perilously, scientists hope for hurricanes to cool things off
Ocean temperatures that have gone “crazy haywire” hot, especially in the Atlantic, are close to making the current global coral bleaching event the worst in history. It's so bad that scientists are hoping for a few hurricanes to cool things off.
Universities continue to grapple with pro-Palestinian protests ahead of graduation ceremonies
New York (CNN) — Universities across the United States have adopted a number of tactics in recent weeks to prevent disruptions by pro-Palestinian protesters at graduation ceremonies. Some universities have reached agreements with on-campus demonstrators, while others have cited safety concerns and canceled, postponed or relocated their schoolwide ceremonies.
Chris Henry Hendrickson
Chris Henry Hendrickson was loved by many and will be missed by even more. Countless hearts were broken and forever changed when he left this earth. Chris was born June 27, 1951, and died in his sleep on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Chris had an adventurous spirit playing the hand he was dealt with little stopping him. A kind man whose smile and warmth lit up the room, he seldom had a cross word to say of anyone.
Gloria Benita Gutierrez Vidal de Terry
Gloria Benita Terry, age 76, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on May 13, 2024, at her home in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on January 2, 1948 in Trujillo, Peru, the second daughter of Santiago Rubén Gutierrez and Juana Luisa Vidal. She married Paul W. Terry on Dec. 30, 1975, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gloria’s early years were spent in Trujillo and in her beloved Andean towns of Cajabamba and Quiruvilca, Peru.
6 Penn students among 19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during attempt to occupy building
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A half-dozen University of Pennsylvania students were among 19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during an attempt to occupy a school building, university police said Saturday.
Charlotte M. Scott
Charlotte Mary Scott, age 85, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024. She was born on April 12, 1939 in Madison, WI to Stanley and Mary (nee Stam). She graduated from Sun Prairie High School and then business school. On June 27, 1959 in Sun Prairie, she was married to the love of her life, Jackie Scott. He preceded her in death in 2023. Their two loves in life were their cats and 72 cruises. Jack and Charlotte worked most of their lives for Oscar Mayer. Books were also especially dear to Charlotte’s heart. Charlotte leaves Jack’s niece, Connie Vande Hey, and her dear friends, Ann and Arlynn Schwanke, (to cherish her memory?). Charlotte requested no services, but she will be brought to her place of rest in a private ceremony at Highland Memory Gardens in Cottage Grove. Memorials are appreciated to Agrace Hospice Care.
Member of Israel's War Cabinet says he'll quit the government June 8 unless there's a new war plan
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Benny Gantz, a popular centrist member of Israel’s three-member War Cabinet, threatened Saturday to resign from the government if it doesn't adopt a new plan in three weeks' time for the war in Gaza, a decision that would leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more reliant on far-right allies.
More people are turning 65 this year than ever before. That has sparked a gold rush for the retirement industry
(CNN) — More Americans are turning 65 this year than ever before, and that number is set to creep even higher over the next few years. It’s fueling a huge rollout of new retirement products — but they’re not all golden tickets.
Allan “Al” White
Allan “Al” White was born on March 29, 1957, and spent his life in the Spring Green area where he graduated from River Valley High in 1975. Al enjoyed gardening and sharing the fruits of his labor while also taking pride in raising animals on his hobby farm. He spent countless hours at the family hill, cutting wood and immersed in nature. Al enjoyed spending his free time fishing with his lifelong friend Mike Hogan, deer hunting, looking for morels and getting together with his family and friends. Al worked at Cardinal Glass for the majority of his career as...
Dabney Coleman, actor of ‘9 to 5,’ ‘Tootsie’ and ‘On Golden Pond’ fame, dies at 92
NEW YORK — Dabney Coleman, the mustachioed character actor who specialized in smarmy villains like the chauvinist boss in "9 to 5" and the nasty TV director in "Tootsie," has died. He was 92.
Hot weather poses new risk as thousands remain without power after deadly Houston storm
HOUSTON (AP) — As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to hundreds of thousands after deadly storms left at least seven people dead, it will do so amid a smog warning and scorching temperatures that could pose health risks.
Jerry R. Pulvermacher
Jerry R. Pulvermacher age 75 of Plain, WI passed away at his home from cancer on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Jerry was born on June 29, 1948 the son of Edward and Eleanor (Schwartz) Pulvermacher. He graduated from St. Luke’s High School in Plain and served in the United States Navy for 2 ½ years. Jerry married the former Elaine Slama on September 25, 1971. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Pulvermacher of 52 years, his sons, Jeff Pulvermacher of Minneapolis, MN, Derrick (Jill) Pulvermacher and their children Audrey and Ella of Eau Claire, WI, sisters, Carrie Dischler, Marcie Liegel and...
Ukraine's divisive mobilization law comes into force as a new Russian push strains front-line troops
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A divisive mobilization law in Ukraine came into force on Saturday, as Kyiv struggles to boost troop numbers after Russia launched a new offensive that some fear could close in on Ukraine’s second-largest city.
Channel3000com News 3 Now
47K+
Posts
114M+
Views
Channel3000.com and WISC News 3 Now provides you with the latest news, weather, sports, live events, and more for Madison and South-Central Wisconsin.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.