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Slingsby, Aussies go for SailGP 3-peat and another $1M

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:07 GMT

Sometime late Sunday afternoon on San Francisco Bay, with the Golden Gate Bridge looming in the background, one of the world’s best sailing crews will spray each other with Champagne and be handed a check for $1 million as the champion of SailGP’s third season.Odds favor it being Tom Slingsby and his deeply experienced Team Australia, who will be going for a three-peat in tech tycoon Larry Ellison’s global league aboard their foiling 50-foot catamaran nicknamed the Flying Roo for the big yellow kangaroo on the wingsail. They are the only crew to have clinched a spot in the three-boat Grand Final going into the San Francisco regatta.The other two spots will be determined by three fleet races Saturday and two more Sunday. Slingsby’s rival from across the Tasman Sea, Peter Burling of New Zealand, who is the two-time reigning America’s Cup champion helmsman, is sitting comfortably in second place in the season standings and must finish no worse than fifth i...

Correction: Atlanta Shooting story

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:07 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — In a story published May 3, 2023, about shootings at an Atlanta medical practice, The Associated Press erroneously reported, based on a statement from Atlanta Police Chief Darrin Schierbaum, that a woman named Amy St. Pierre who was killed was 39. She was 38.Source

Man arrested for deadly shooting and fire in Prince George’s Co.

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:07 GMT

The Prince George’s County Police Department charged a man Friday in connection with a deadly shooting and apartment fire in Hyattsville, Maryland.Police arrived at the 6100 block of 42nd Avenue at around 2:05 p.m. Wednesday to assist county firefighters that were battling a kitchen fire inside a 3-story garden apartment building.Roger Neal, 56, of Hyattsville, was found by firefighters and pronounced dead at the scene. He had been shot, according to police.In a statement, police said 40-year-old Lanham resident Marcel Billups shot Neal during an argument before starting the fire in the residence. Billups and Neal knew each other before the alleged murder took place, officials said.Police charged Billups with first and second degree murder, arson and related charges. He is in custody in Washington, D.C., and awaiting extradition to Prince George’s County.Anyone with additional information relevant to this investigation is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512. ...

Harper gets extended ovation in return to Philly

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:07 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was saluted with a 25-second standing ovation prior to his first at-bat in Friday night’s game against the Boston Red Sox.Harper was playing his first game in Philadelphia since he had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in the offseason.Under baseball’s new rules, players need to be in the batter’s box and ready to hit with eight seconds remaining on the pitch clock or they will be charged with a strike. Exceptions to the rule must be granted by Major League Baseball, and the Phillies requested extra time for Harper’s return.Phillies fans gave Harper a loud ovation and chanted “M-V-P! M-V-P!” before Harper’s at-bat. He went on to strike out swinging against Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale.Harper was playing his third game since returning from surgery. He last played in Philadelphia on Nov. 3, when Philadelphia lost 3-2 to Houston in Game 5 of the World Series. Two nights later, the Astros won the series in Houston.The ...

Migrant arrivals spike in Denver before Title 42 ends

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:07 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Migrant arrivals increased "significantly" in Denver this week, days before a federal asylum restriction expires, and now the city will limit who receives emergency shelter.Starting Monday, Denver will provide emergency shelter only to new arrivals from the southern border who have been in contact with U.S. immigration officials, according to a Friday news release from the city. And emergency shelter will be offered only if there is capacity, which has been increasingly limited in the last week. How large is COVID’s presence in Colorado? "Over the past week, the number of new arrivals has been increasing significantly," the city said. Denver saw about 20-30 new migrant arrivals each day through April. But on Thursday, more than 200 people arrived, according to the city.As of Friday, more than 660 people were in Denver's migrant shelters. The city said two of Denver's four migrant shelters are at capacity, with the other two approaching it."Denver will continue to ...

7 local shops celebrating Free Comic Book Day

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:07 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The first Saturday of May marks "Free Comic Book Day" for comic book lovers and there are several shops in the Denver metro area that are participating.On Free Comic Book Day, comic book stores around the country offer special deals and give away free printed comic books and sometimes other swag too. Which ‘Star Wars’ characters will be at the Denver Fan Expo? The unofficial holiday began over 20 years ago and was founded on the belief that there is a comic book for everyone, according to the Free Comic Book Day website. It's a day when the industry comes together encouraging first-time readers to pick up a book and brings fans together to socialize and discover new comics. Here are some of the local comic book retailers that are participating.Vision Comics & Oddities: 3958 S. Federal Blvd., SheridanMonkey Paw Toys: 3000 S. Jamaica Ct., #150, DenverMile High Comics: 4600 Jason St., DenverI Want More Comics: 550 E. Thornton Parkway, Suite 114, ThorntonHero Hea...

Denver weather: Weekend storm chances, mild temperatures

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:07 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather has been windy throughout Friday afternoon with isolated showers on parts of the Front Range. A 10% chance of an isolated shower or storm will stay in place through the weekend. Weather tonight: Storms move outShowers and storms will clear out Friday evening as partly cloudy skies stay in place overnight. Temperatures will fall into the low 40s on the Front Range early Saturday morning. Limited Front Range floods forecasted, despite large snowpack Weather tomorrow: Mild weekendTemperatures will stay in the 70s through the weekend with a 10% chance for an isolated storm each afternoon. Most places will stay dry. Looking ahead: Stormy next weekMonday and Tuesday will be dry and warm with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Storm chances will go up to 20% on Wednesday and Friday and 40% on Thursday with temperatures staying in the 70s.

DeSantis presidential countdown begins as Florida lawmakers end legislative session

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:07 GMT

(CNN) — After 60 days of pushing through the priorities of Gov. Ron DeSantis — a contentious slate of policies that have established Florida as the vanguard of the conservative movement’s latest fascinations — state lawmakers concluded their annual legislative session Friday.Now, the countdown to DeSantis’ presidential campaign has begun.DeSantis put off an announcement about his political future while lawmakers were at work, looking to rack up policy wins before jumping into the fray. The GOP-controlled legislature has largely delivered for him, handing DeSantis a potential platform for his White House run while reshaping Florida schools and society in immeasurable ways.Abortion in Florida will be banned after six weeks with limited exceptions. Permits and training won’t be required to carry a concealed gun in public. A new law allows eight jurors to send someone to death row, the lowest threshold in the nation; another allows child rapists to be...

FEMA: Owners of cars damaged in historic Broward floods may be eligible for money

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:07 GMT

Owners of vehicles that were severely damaged by the historic flooding in Broward County last month may be eligible to receive federal money to repair or even replace them.Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency said those who qualify to receive the assistance need to meet certain requirements:The vehicle(s) must have been damaged during the flooding that happened between April 12 and 14.The vehicle(s) must no longer be operable or safe to drive.Cosmetic repairs will not be covered.Applicants must own it or lease the car(s). Rentals are not eligible.Assistance only applies to damage not covered by insurance or if owners have no insurance.To apply, click here. For more information from FEMA, click here and here.

Fans scramble after Commuter Rail tickets for Taylor Swift Gillette show sell out

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:07 GMT

It’s a problem Taylor Swift fans in New England know all too well at this point – trouble getting tickets for the singer’s “Eras Tour.”If the slog of getting tickets for the shows themselves was not enough, though, some Swift fans are now dealing with travel issues after Commuter Rail tickets for trains servicing Swift’s three shows at Gillette Stadium on May 19-21 sold out online soon after becoming available on Friday.Officials initially said there would not be any additional trains, while apologizing for the inconvenience in a Tweet around 10 a.m. In a message later in the day, though, officials were singing a different tune. “Due to the high level of interest in this service, the MBTA and Keolis are assessing if it is possible to release additional tickets,” Keolis, which manages the T’s Commuter Rail network, said in a statement. The T had offered tickets for $20 round trips to Foxborough station via the mTicket app coinciding ...