About 30% of the staff at the Shepherd Hotel in South Carolina have intellectual disabilities, and the hotel has partnered with nearby Clemson University to help them learn skills that will allow them to live and work independently. Meg Oliver has more. … [Read more...] about Unique partnership teaches life skills to people with intellectual disabilities
Archives for November 2024
Alex Jones’ Infowars purchased by The Onion
The satirical site The Onion has purchased Infowars, the media platform owned by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. The Onion in its purchase received the support of Sandy Hook families who won over $1.4 billion in a defamation judgment against Jones in 2022. A court had ruled that Jones' assets, including the media company, had to be sold to compensate the families. Lilia Luciano … [Read more...] about Alex Jones’ Infowars purchased by The Onion
Northwest Notes: Clingan, Sharpe, Avdija, Gobert, Kessler
With Robert Williams sitting out and Deandre Ayton sidelined by a finger injury, Trail Blazers lottery pick Donovan Clingan had his best outing of the season in a win over Minnesota on Wednesday. In 31 minutes, Clingan racked up 17 points, 12 rebounds and eight blocks. “I love defense,” Clingan told Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report. “It brings energy to the team. That’s … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Clingan, Sharpe, Avdija, Gobert, Kessler
Advocacy group accuses Israel of war crimes; Trump’s picks’ impact on Middle East
The U.S.-based advocacy group Human Rights Watch released a 154-page report accusing Israel of atrocities against Palestinians. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports on that and Merissa Khurma, the Middle East program director at the Wilson Center, joins "The Daily Report" to break down how President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks could impact Middle East policy. … [Read more...] about Advocacy group accuses Israel of war crimes; Trump’s picks’ impact on Middle East
Graduates with intellectual disabilities find work at South Carolina hotel
The Shepherd Hotel partners with a program at nearby Clemson University that helps students with intellectual disabilities live and work independently. … [Read more...] about Graduates with intellectual disabilities find work at South Carolina hotel