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Montgomery Co. Council votes to ban right turns on red at some intersections

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:03 GMT

The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to ban “right turns on red” at some intersections as part of an overhaul of the county’s traffic safety laws.The “Safe Streets Act of 2023” prohibits the right turns on red in busy intersections in downtown areas and “town center” areas of the county and lengthens walk times for pedestrians at crosswalks.Downtown areas in Montgomery County are defined as those areas with the highest intensity of development and include Bethesda, Friendship Heights, Silver Spring and Wheaton.Town center areas have moderate to high development and include Burtonsville, Chevy Chase Lake, Clarksburg Town Center and Germantown Center.In addition, aiming to create safer routes to school, the measure requires county staff to conduct infrastructure reviews following traffic-related incidents near school zones and bus stops.The legislation was introduced by council president Evan Glass last year, who also chairs the Tra...

Browns star Nick Chubb to undergo surgery on season-ending knee injury sustained against Steelers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:03 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb will undergo surgery on his left knee after suffering a gruesome season-ending injury in Monday night’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.A four-time Pro Bowler in six seasons, Chubb got hurt when Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick tackled him low on a carry in the second quarter. The impact buckled the same knee Chubb injured in 2015 at Georgia and had reconstructed.Coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Tuesday that Chubb’s season is over. He did not provide any specifics on the severity of the injury or when he’ll have the operation.“Very disappointed for Nick,” Stefanski said on a Zoom call. “He means a lot to this team, means a lot to this organization so he will be missed. But he will bounce back. I have no doubt.”The 27-year-old Chubb was taken off on a cart and transported to a Pittsburgh hospital for precaution. He was released and returned to Cleveland to undergo an MRI.The Browns (1-1) now need to reg...

Vikings sign guard Dalton Risner to give their vulnerable offensive line a boost

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:03 GMT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings signed former Denver guard Dalton Risner on Tuesday to try to shore up what has been a problematic position for several seasons.Risner visited the Vikings for a workout during training camp. Drafted in the second round out of Kansas State in 2019, Risner started 62 games in four years for the Broncos. He became a free agent and had been unsigned. To make room on the active roster, the Vikings placed tackle Oli Udoh on injured reserve with a torn quadriceps tendon he suffered in the team’s most recent game at Philadelphia.The Vikings ( 0-2 ) are last in the NFL in rushing yards and third worst in the league with an average of 2.65 yards per attempt. Center Garrett Bradbury was sidelined by a back injury in the season opener. Right guard Ed Ingram has struggled often since winning the job as a rookie last season. “I do have a lot of confidence in our guys, but clearly we’ve got to do something a little bit differently and really focus on...

Este capellán de hospital ha asesorado a miles de pacientes terminales. Esto es lo que ha aprendido

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:03 GMT

(CNN) — Joon Park sigue pensando en sus pacientes mucho después de su muerte.Recuerda al joven que vivía en la calle y aspiraba a ser músico antes de que el cáncer se lo llevara. En su lecho de muerte, el hombre le dijo a Park que lamentaba no haber perseguido su sueño. Sus últimas palabras fueron una canción sobre un hogar que nunca tuvo.Recuerda a la mujer que perdió a sus trillizos recién nacidos. Nunca había oído un grito tan visceral como el de ella.Recuerda el día en que cogió tres manos: la de un bebé moribundo, la de un cónyuge en el lecho de muerte de su pareja y la de un adolescente aterrorizado que pedía a Park que rezara por ellos para no morir.Fue como vivir diferentes vidas, dice.Las experiencias cercanas a la muerte están relacionadas con la actividad cerebral después de la muerte, según un estudioPark, de 41 años, es capellán del Hospital General de Tampa desde hace ocho y ha asesorado a miles de pacientes y sus familias. El trabajo le viene bien, en parte por...

Anti-Republican group asks for ethics investigation into Boebert after ‘Beetlejuice’ incident

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:03 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A Washington, D.C.-based anti-Republican group has asked the Office of Congressional Ethics to investigate Rep. Lauren Boebert's actions during a performance of "Beetlejuice" in Denver.The Congressional Integrity Project said Boebert behaved "in blatant disregard of the Rules of the House of Representatives" during the incident.According to its website, the Congressional Integrity Project "is committed to exposing the reality behind Republicans’ politically motivated oversight and investigations targeting President Biden and Democrats." Boebert breaks it off with ‘Beetlejuice’ date after headlines over her behavior at performance The group accused the Colorado Republican of not behaving in a manner that reflected the credibility of the House by "engaging in public lewd behavior at a family-oriented theatrical production.""Representative Boebert’s actions were not only appallingly rude and inappropriate but also a violation of her fundamental duty as a Member of th...

Coach Prime 'saddened' by threats against CSU player

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:03 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Deion Sanders' Buffaloes have won three consecutive games. Now, they head to Oregon to face the Ducks who are ranked 10th.This will be Colorado's first game against a Pac-12 opponent and its first game against an opponent ranked in the AP's Top 25 poll after playing a game.Sanders spoke at the University of Colorado Boulder on Tuesday. In addition to a look ahead, he also looked back at Saturday night's double-overtime game against Colorado State University.Specifically, Sanders talked about the injury to two-way player Travis Hunter, who suffered a liver laceration after being hit by CSU's Henry Blackburn and is expected to miss several weeks.In the aftermath of the hit, Blackburn and his family received death threats and had their personal information posted online.“I’m saddened if any of our fans are on the side of those threats. That kid was just playing at the best of his ability. I forgive him, Travis has forgiven him," Sanders said. CSU coach: D-back who hit...

Colorado Buffs get national slot for USC game

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:03 GMT

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that the location for FOX's Big Noon Kickoff show has not yet been decided. DENVER (KDVR) — Once again, the University of Colorado Buffaloes will be back in the national spotlight when they take on the University of Southern California on Sept. 30. According to the Pac-12 Conference, the Buffs will face the Trojans at Folsom Field at 10 a.m. on FOX. This will be the third time in the team's first five games that CU will get a nationally televised slot.Traditionally, the national game in this timeslot on FOX has been accompanied with FOX's Big Noon Kickoff pregame show, however, that decision isn't made until the week of the game. Last week the pregame show was in Boulder despite the game being a night game on ESPN. The Buffs previously defeated Texas Christian University and the University of Nebraska on FOX. Buffs’ Travis Hunter suffered lacerated liver during Rocky Mountain Showdown Now, if you are looking to get tickets to s...

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office rescues drifting divers near Key Largo

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:03 GMT

Two divers were safely rescued by a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Sargeant after they became adrift near Molasses Reef, south of Key Largo.The distress call, received around 4:37 p.m. Friday, prompted a rapid response from the Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.Sgt. James Hager, arriving first on the scene in a Sheriff’s Office vessel, located the two divers, aged 53 and 19 and residents of Davie, approximately ½ mile away from their 28-foot private vessel.Wearing dive gear, the divers were found in good health and were returned to their vessel without any further complications. Both divers declined any medical assistance.

No. 25 Florida hopes to maintain its edge and sustain momentum for the first time in years

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:03 GMT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida hasn’t won three consecutive games since Marco Wilson’s infamous shoe toss.The Gators have been on a roller coaster of sorts since that foggy night in the Swamp in December 2020. Win one, lose one. Win two, lose three. Up and down with no noticeable progress or sustained momentum.It’s been a head-scratching, stomach-churning three years for a fan base accustomed to winning and competing for championships. Coach Billy Napier might be on the verge of providing some relief.Coming off a 29-16 upset of then-No. 11 Tennessee, the now-25th-ranked Gators (2-1, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) hope to handle success better than they have in recent years. For Napier, it’s as simple as keeping his players on edge as they prepare for Charlotte (1-2) and a potential three-game winning streak Saturday night.“When you get beat and you go to the locker room and you’re on the bus after the game, you got zero text messages, right?” Napier said. “When you win and you...

McNeil’s tiebreaking homer in the 9th inning lifts the Mets to a 2-1 win over the Marlins

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:03 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Jeff McNeil hit a tiebreaking homer leading off the ninth inning and the New York Mets knocked the Miami Marlins out of playoff position with a 2-1 victory Monday night.Mark Vientos had an RBI single and José Butto pitched six stingy innings to help the fourth-place Mets play spoiler again with their second consecutive win over a postseason contender. New York also beat the Cincinnati Reds at home on Sunday.“We have to show up every single day and play good baseball no matter who we’re playing,” McNeil said. “But when you have a team that’s competing for a wild-card spot, you want to play well and you want to win those games.”Miami fell a half-game behind the idle Chicago Cubs for the third and final National League wild card. Cincinnati is also a half-game in front of the Marlins after defeating Minnesota on Monday night.McNeil pulled a slider from closer Tanner Scott (8-5) over the right-field wall for his 10th homer. That snapped a string of seven straight scoreless ...