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lucky in chinese PLANO, Texas — A non-profit in Plano is celebrating one very "good" success story and positioning itself to write many, many more. Like the story of a woman named Sara Lee. "For about 10 years I had been on the street, homeless," she said. At the age of 70, she found herself trapped in an abusive relationship and living with another person in a car. "The best way I can describe it is a kept woman," she said. But one day she was able to walk away and seek the help of a Plano police officer. "So from then on I made plans to get away," Lee explained. "But I didn't know how it was going to work." It worked with a referral to Emily's Place , a shelter dedicated to helping women escape domestic violence. Next, they sent her to another non-profit with a very self-explanatory name: the Local Good Center. "It's a bright light," said Local Good Center program Director Maya Quinn. "It's a lot of hope. And that's really the story here is a story of hope." Two years ago, LGC launched a partnership with Emily's Place to provide holistic care and transformation to domestic violence survivors. As one of the first success stories of that program, Sara Lee attended job readiness, mental health, and wellness classes at LGC. After a year and a half of support, she is employed, bought her own car, and reconnected with her adult children. She now lives with a daughter in Colorado. "They've provided the classes and the rungs of the ladder to make that happen," Lee said. "And it's just, you know it's really awesome!" "We were able to coach her and encourage her and just see her blossom. It was really amazing," said Maya Quinn. "It's just wonderful to have that opportunity and those things given to you, you know, while you're getting on your feet. And it just means a whole lot," added Sara Lee. "Not everybody is a success story," said Maya Quinn. "And that's why this is such a hard population. So that's why we celebrate Sara Lee being on the other side. It is hard work, but when you see the impact, it just fuels us. Because of places like this there's a lot of hope." Local Good Center, launched by Chase Oaks Church, offers ESL and citizenship classes and is part of the Local Good Collective, made up of non-profit and social enterprise organizations, including the Local Good Center, the Local Good Pantry, the Local Good Coffee Co. and the Local Good Resale which is scheduled to open in early 2025. The effort also runs on the kindness of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, you can find additional information here.

3 AI Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Rest of the DecadeTwo SAG-AFTRA members filed a class action lawsuit against the union’s health plan, claiming that it failed to make adequate safeguards to prevent a recent data breach . The lawsuit was filed on Dec. 5 by members Matthew Rouillard and Kristy Munden, and seeks class action status. “SAG Health failed to protect the very customer information it was entrusted, compromising the personal information of an undisclosed number of its members,” the lawsuit alleged. It was filed in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles. The data breach was disclosed on Dec. 2 as SAG-AFTRA notified members of an email phishing attack. Read the members’ SAG-AFTRA Health Plan lawsuit . The lawsuit contended that SAG Health “failed to comply with industry standards to protect information systems that contain Private Information, and failed to provide timely and adequate notice to Plaintiffs and other members of the Class that their Private Information had been accessed and compromised.” The suit claimed that members were hit with “out-of-pocket expenses associated with preventing, detecting, and remediating identity theft, social engineering, and other unauthorized use of their Private Information,” as well as other injuries including the increased risk of fraud and identity theft. The lawsuit claimed violation of California’s unfair competition law, the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act, deceit by concealment, negligence, breach of express warranty, invasion of privacy and unjust enrichment. The litigation is seeking a slate of remedies, including adequate security protocols and the use of independent third party security auditors, as well as unspecified actual, statutory and punitive damages. A SAG-AFTRA spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Hollywood Reporter first reported on the lawsuit.

Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (1) floats to the rim against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during an NCAA basketball matchup at Purcell Pavilion Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in South Bend, IN. (Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com) Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Mike Waters | mwaters@syracuse.com Syracuse, N.Y. ― Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman is not in the Orange’s starting lineup for tonight’s game against Albany at the JMA Wireless Dome. Freeman, a 6-foot-9 freshman, has started the first eight games of the season for the Orange, which takes a 4-4 record into Tuesday’s game. He has averaged 12.8 points and 8.8 rebounds through his first eight college games. Stories by Mike Waters Will Syracuse need to make 3s vs. Albany? Plus, 4 more keys against Great Danes ACC basketball power rankings: How low is Syracuse after 4-4 start to season? Syracuse plagued by poor 3-point shooting in 69-64 loss at Notre Dame With JJ Starling out, why didn’t Donnie Freeman do more in loss to Tennessee? (Mike’s Mailbox)Invisible hand fuelling violence in Manipur, says former chief justice of Manipur HCSuspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse

The unprecedented rainfall on December 1 and 2, triggered by Cyclone Fengal, has brought Villupuram and its nearby towns and villages to a standstill. Thousands of people have been left stranded across the district after the rains as roads, bridges and other public infrastructure were destroyed. Crops on several thousands of acres has been destroyed, roads and bridges are damaged, power lines and trees are uprooted, and drinking water has been contaminated. The villagers also noted that hundreds of cattle has been washed away in the flood. The Thenpennaiar and Malattaru riverbeds are usually bone dry, but now, these rivers are teeming with water. The unprecedented rainfall, coupled with the release of surplus water from the Sathanur dam in Tiruvannamalai district and the Veedur dam in Villupuram district, fuelled the flood’s fury. When a team from The Hindu visited the affected areas on Tuesday to take stock of the damage, residents said they were caught unawares as the water level started rising on Sunday afternoon. For many, the floods not only claimed lives, but also destroyed livelihoods. Now, a detailed assessment of the damage to crops and infrastructure was under way Published - December 08, 2024 06:01 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp RedditUSDA Orders Testing of Milk Supply for Presence of Bird Flu Virus1 2 Lucknow: Addressing various events to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee , organised on the eve of his 100the birth anniversary, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said that Vajpayee had steered Indian politics from instability to stability. The CM, along with defence minister Rajnath Singh , inaugurated a two-day long Atal Health Fair in Lucknow, followed by a Yuva Kumbh. The CM described Vajpayee as the ‘Ajatshatru' of Indian politics, praising him for his spontaneity and simplicity, which endeared him to people across all sections of society. At the health fair, the CM and defence minister inaugurated and laid the foundation for 181 projects worth Rs 662 crore. "Atalji, who represented Lucknow as an MP five times, revolutionised Indian politics. He also brought Pt Deendayal Upadhyay's vision of Antyodaya to life. Inspired by his legacy, the Atal Health Fair continues to deliver healthcare services to the underprivileged and needy," the CM said, adding that health fairs were first launched when Vajpayee was PM in 1998-99. The practice was discontinued but was revived by his government five years ago and between 2020 and 2023, over 50,000 people had benefited from them. During a distribution of assistive devices like prosthetic limbs, tricycles, wheelchairs, and blind sticks at the health fair, the CM spoke about the various initiatives taken to empower disabled persons under the PM Narendra Modi government, including an increase in their annual pension to Rs 12,000. At the Atal Yuva Maha Kumbh, organised at the KD Singh Babu Stadium, the CM highlighted that the theme of the programme was ‘Kadam se Kadam Milakar Chalna Hoga'. He said that such events exemplify the profound respect and admiration that people had for Vajpayee. He also credited public representatives for creating platforms that ensured that Vajpayee's legacy remained alive through their collective efforts. "The ‘Yuva Kumbh' serves to revive the cherished memories associated with the Kumbh, an event rooted in the tradition of Sanatan Dharma. The Kumbh represents India's identity, embodying the fusion of Sanatan wisdom and spiritual energy. The spirit of the grand Kumbh Mela, scheduled to take place in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26, is being reflected here today," the CM said. The CM also recited a poem penned by Vajpayee, ‘Kadam Milakar Chalna Hoga'. Referring to the rain that lashed Lucknow on Tuesday morning, the CM said that he had contacted the organisers earlier in the day to confirm if the event would take place and was assured that it would be a grand celebration. He noted that despite the weather conditions, children had participated in the event with great enthusiasm. He said Wednesday would mark the birth centenary of Vajpayee and congratulated the children who had secured positions in the competitions held on Tuesday and encouraged all the participating children by saying "if people walked together, they could achieve their goal". Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , Location Guesser and Mini Crossword . Spread love this holiday season with these Christmas wishes , messages , and quotes .