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Apple teased its next big event on Wednesday and finally announced the day it'll take place: March 8. For the calendar-challenged, that's next Tuesday. The announcement was understated, with precious few hints as to what's coming. "Peek performance," it read, with what we can only assume is a purposeful misuse of "peek" ... "Please join us for a special Apple Event broadcasting from Apple Park."The only image in the announcement was a wavy, stylized Apple logo with neon blues, purples, and reds. This could, of course, be a hint at what colors might become available for new devices. Tweet may have been deleted It's never 100-percent known what will be announced at the Apple events, but Mashable's Stan Schroeder took a look at what we might see. He reported that Apple will most likely announce a new version of its most affordable iPhone, the iPhone SE. Schroeder also wrote that rumors suggest the company could announce a new iPad Air, a new Mac, and/or new software — one or all of them.There isn't much definite about the event, but at least now we can be sure it'll take place on March 8 at 1 p.m. ET.

The University of Minnesota wants to increase access to higher education and reduce costs for Minnesota students. The goal of making college affordable is part of university’s strategic plan to bring more state residents, particularly those from underrepresented communities, to college and to help them graduate in a timely fashion, Bob McMaster, the university’s vice provost and dean of undergraduate education, told the House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee Tuesday. Sponsored by Rep. Ginny Klevorn (DFL-Plymouth), HF2752 would appropriate $65 million to provide financial aid and scholarships to low- and middle-income families, and boost student support services, such as academic and career counseling. The bill, laid over for further consideration, would also increase the university’s operations and maintenance base appropriation in fiscal year 2024 and later by $65 million. It has no Senate companion. The bulk of the bill — $60 million — would expand the university’s Promise Programs across its five campuses. It would benefit 74% of Minnesota families, and help first-generation students enroll and graduate college, McMaster said. As part of addressing issues that slow down students’ academic progress, $5 million would be for improving mental health and wellbeing, in addition to tutoring and financial literacy programs. Graduating…

By Newport This Week Staff | on March 01, 2022 Duane Logan Captain Kevin Moreira of the Newport Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division announced this afternoon that on March 1 Duane Logan was arrested in a Warwick hotel without incident by members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force. Logan was wanted in connection to the double shooting which occurred in the early morning hours on Feb. 14 at the Friendly Sons of Newport, 3 Farewell St. Logan was apprehended with a Newport Police Department Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for conspiracy to commit murder. He was subsequently turned over to Newport Police Detectives on scene and will be arraigned in Newport District Court today. More on the progress surrounding the shooting will be in the March 3 edition of NTW by Chris Allen.

PRESS RELEASEOn February 19, 2022, SP Olean Troopers arrested Adam M. Morehouse, 20, of Olean, NY, for Petit Larceny. Troopers investigating a shoplifting complaint at Walmart in the town of Allegany determined Morehouse had stolen merchandise valued at $31.64. Morehouse was arrested and released with an appearance ticket for Allegany Town Court, where he is due to appear in March. 

Beautiful Art is scheduled to have his stakes debut in Saturday's Grade 2 San Felipe Stakes for 3-year-olds at 1 1/16 miles, a third race in six ...

The heart of the credit union mission is confronting inequities through financial inclusion, CUNA Director of Advocacy Abigail Truhart wrote Friday in Credit Union Times. “CUNA works tirelessly to ensure policymakers know that as not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperatives, credit unions are laser-focused on advancing financial inclusion and equity in the communities we serve,” she writes. “CUNA has proudly supported efforts to increase funding for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), eliminate barriers for the LGBTQ+ community, and ensure women and minority-owned businesses have access to capital without being squeezed by regulatory red tape.” She also notes CUNA’s strong support of draft legislation—the Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act—which would allow federal credit unions to add underserved areas to their field of membership and exempt business loans in low-income areas from the arbitrary member business lending cap. It would also expand the definition of a low-income credit union to include any area that is more than 10 miles from the nearest branch of a financial institution. “Credit unions’ outdated field of membership restrictions and the member business lending cap shut out those who most need access to mainstream financial services,” Truhart writes. “At this pivotal time,…

(Photo supplied/https://pixabay.com/photos/snow-ice-winter-cold-snowy-nature-5852352/) Michigan is having a typical winter so far, as far as snow totals go. But it’s hard to tell for most people, since it’s been coming in spurts. Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa at M-Live says West Michigan has been among the snowiest spots, especially in the northwest corner of the Lower Peninsula and locally in Southwest Michigan. As you might expect, this is due to lake effect events fueled by warmer waters. However, places in between, like Muskegon, have only had about half of their average snow. But the snowiest spot in the state is Gratiot Lake in the Keweenaw Peninsula. They’ve had 265 inches, 100 more than last winter, and might see 300 inches by the end of winter.

PROVO, Utah – BYU Women’s Basketball is the 2021-22 West Coast Conference regular-season champions. The 19th ranked team in the land closed out the regular season like they did many games this year, in blowout fashion. BYU crushed Pacific 82-52 to put the final touches on a 25-2 season. BYU’s top four players in Shaylee Gonzales, Paisley Harding, Lauren Gustin, and Tegan Graham led the way in Stockton, outscoring the Tigers on their own, combining for 55 points. BYU made sure they would lock up the outright title from the opening tip. BYU had a 30-point halftime lead and coasted to a championship coronation in the final 20 minutes. Gonzales scored a game-high 18 points, grabbed eight rebounds, dished out three assists, and had four steals. Head coach Jeff Judkins feels this was the best conference season of his 21-year career at BYU as they capped off the league slate with a 15-1 record. Judkins also noted that he was surprised with a nice contingent of BYU fans to support his team. He thanked the BYU fans that attended the game during his postgame comments with the media. BYU women’s basketball now sets its sights on trying to win the WCC…

February 26, 2022 21:15  Follow @PortlandPolice A male is deceased after a shooting in the Lloyd District Neighborhood. On Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 7:12p.m., North Precinct officers were dispatched to a report of a shooting in a parking garage in the 1000 block of Northeast 2nd Avenue. When officers arrived they found a male victim deceased. No suspect information is being released and no arrests have been made. Portland Police Bureau Homicide Unit Detectives responded to investigate. During the investigation, Northeast 2nd Avenue is closed between Northeast Multnomah Street and Northeast Holladay Street. If anyone has information about this incident, please contact Detective Jeff Pontius Jeffery.Pontius@portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0433 or Detective Steve Gandy Stephen.Gandy@portlandoregon.gov . The case number is 22-53850. The PIO is not responding to the scene. More information will be released as appropriate. ###PPB### *************

Taylor Jenkins Reid Samantha SollittoFebruary 26, 2022What happens when you mix an uptight, aspiring star and his talented ensemble with an out-of control it-girl in the early ‘70s? You get “Daisy Jones & The Six,” a best-selling novel written by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The book, formatted as a “tell-all” interview, centers around The Six, a fictional rock band from the early 1970s and their lead singer, Daisy Jones, a groupie with a knack for singing and a serious drug problem. “Daisy Jones & The Six” encapsulates the exact feeling of rock and roll, highlighting the exhilarating parts of being in a band, but not shying away from the ugly parts of what comes with the territory. The novel’s unique structure is what sets it apart from others. It’s written as an oral transcript, collecting the perspectives of not only Daisy and The Six, but their managers, rock critics, journalists and more. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Reid notes that the best way to document a rock band of this era was to do it with virtually “no filter.” This only adds to the persona of the hardcore lifestyle of rock enthusiasts, allowing the reader to feel immersed in their…