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Md. transportation secretary doesn’t have ‘a lot of faith’ in expected 2026 completion of Purple Line

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:31:52 GMT

After a two-year pause when the original contractor backed out, work is resuming on building the 16.2 mile long Purple Line light-rail project.With a new contractor in place, Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said his agency is putting the pressure on new builders, Maryland Transit Solutions, to complete the line. However, he said he doesn’t “have a lot of faith” that an October 2026 completion is possible.“It has a ways to go. I’m not going to sugarcoat it for people; it’s just a reality,” Wiedefeld said.The east-west line that will eventually connect New Carrollton and Bethesda, Maryland, was originally expected to be completed in March 2022; but the first contractor backed out of the project in 2020.Currently, Wiedefeld said inspections are underway after work was essentially stopped halfway through the project. The state hasn’t received word of any major issues with what has been looked at so far, but time-consuming hurdles still rema...

“Están equivocados”: McCarthy responde a sus críticos sobre el techo de la deuda mientras enfrenta las críticas negativas de los republicanos de línea dura

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:31:52 GMT

(CNN) — En febrero, el líder de la mayoría del Senado, Chuck Schumer, hizo una predicción audaz sobre el Partido Republicano y el techo de la deuda: “No creemos que tengan un plan que pueda aprobarse con los votos republicanos en la Cámara”, dijo.Más tarde insistió en que la Casa Blanca no negociaría con el presidente de la Cámara, Kevin McCarthy, un aumento del techo de la deuda y que, en última instancia, el Congreso levantaría el límite de endeudamiento sin ninguna condición.“Limpio, limpio, limpio”, le dijo a CNN en abril, refiriéndose al impulso para una resolución de techo de deuda limpia.Pero McCarthy finalmente aprobó un proyecto de ley en abril basado únicamente en los votos del Partido Republicano. Luego obligó al presidente Joe Biden a negociar una suspensión del límite de la deuda con recortes de gastos. Y este miércoles por la noche, la Cámara aprobó el acuerdo McCarthy-Biden con una votación de 314-177, incluso ganando el respaldo de más de la mayoría de los repu...

United looking to stop treble-chasing City in first all-Manchester FA Cup final

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:31:52 GMT

The roars grew louder inside Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag addressed Manchester United fans from the middle of the field, reminding them of the role they have in protecting the club’s greatest ever achievement.There was one game to go this season, the United manager told the baying crowd, and his players standing right in front of him were ready to give their all to beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium.“We count on you as well,” he said, pointing to the supporters, who by now were punching the air in defiance. “They will give everything when you are at our backs, and I’m sure we’ve a really good chance to take the cup back to Old Trafford.”As rallying cries go, it was pretty much pitch perfect from Ten Hag, who knows exactly what’s at stake on Saturday in a local derby with widespread repercussions.For United, this is about much more than capturing a second trophy of the season — after the English League Cup in February that ended the club’s six-year titl...

‘Chuck & Eva’ pays tribute to Chuck Brown, Eva Cassidy with DC, Baltimore concerts

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:31:52 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews 'Chuck & Eva' (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); Few artists are bigger D.C.-area music legends than the late Chuck Brown and Eva Cassidy, with Brown dubbed “The Godfather of Go-Go” in D.C. and Cassidy the pride of Prince George’s County, Maryland for her jazz chops.This month, the area performing arts group INseries Opera performs “Chuck & Ev...

Mets try to keep home win streak going, host the Phillies

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:31:52 GMT

Philadelphia Phillies (25-30, fourth in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (29-27, third in the NL East)New York; Thursday, 1:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Taijuan Walker (4-2, 5.57 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 43 strikeouts); Mets: Max Scherzer (4-2, 3.54 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 39 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mets -173, Phillies +147; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets, on a seven-game home winning streak, host the Philadelphia Phillies.New York has a 14-9 record at home and a 29-27 record overall. The Mets rank eighth in the NL with 64 total home runs, averaging 1.1 per game.Philadelphia has a 25-30 record overall and an 11-20 record in road games. Phillies hitters have a collective .411 slugging percentage to rank seventh in the NL.The matchup Thursday is the third time these teams match up this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Brandon Nimmo leads the Mets with a .294 batting average, and has 10 doubles, four triples, four home runs, 27 walks and 21 RBI. Francisco Alvarez...

Diamondbacks host the Rockies on 4-game home win streak

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:31:52 GMT

Colorado Rockies (24-33, fifth in the NL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (33-23, second in the NL West)Phoenix; Thursday, 3:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Chase Anderson (0-0, 1.31 ERA, .97 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Zach Davies (0-1, 5.68 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, 10 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Diamondbacks -169, Rockies +144; over/under is 10 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Colorado Rockies.Arizona is 33-23 overall and 18-12 in home games. Diamondbacks hitters are batting a collective .262, the sixth-best team batting average in MLB play.Colorado has a 9-19 record on the road and a 24-33 record overall. The Rockies are 15-1 in games when they did not give up a home run.Thursday’s game is the seventh time these teams match up this season. The Diamondbacks are ahead 5-1 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Walker leads Arizona with 12 home runs while slugging .475. Ketel Marte is 13-for-44 wit...

Marlins and Padres play with series tied 1-1

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:31:52 GMT

San Diego Padres (25-30, fourth in the NL West) vs. Miami Marlins (29-27, second in the NL East)Miami; Thursday, 1:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Joe Musgrove (2-2, 5.64 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 31 strikeouts); Marlins: Jesus Luzardo (4-3, 3.67 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 70 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Padres -118, Marlins -101; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres meet on Thursday with the three-game series tied 1-1.Miami has a 15-12 record in home games and a 29-27 record overall. The Marlins have gone 16-4 in games decided by one run.San Diego has a 25-30 record overall and a 13-15 record in road games. Padres pitchers have a collective 3.98 ERA, which ranks 10th in MLB play.Thursday’s game is the third time these teams meet this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Jorge Soler leads the Marlins with 27 extra base hits (10 doubles and 17 home runs). Nick Fortes is 13-for-37 with a double, two home runs and five RBI over the past 10 games.Fernando Tatis J...

Rare white bison born in Wyoming

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:31:52 GMT

EVANSTON, Wyoming (KSTU) — A new white bison calf was born at Bear River State Park in Evanston earlier in May, attracting the attention of hundreds of visitors.Just an hour and a half away from Salt Lake City, this sighting has captured the attention of many Utahns — like the White family, who are no strangers to rare occurrences, including raising spontaneous triplets.The Whites, with their four kids, including the three triplets, embarked on a Memorial Day weekend trip to Bear River State Park upon hearing about the presence of two white bison and a newborn calf.“We packed some binoculars and thought we’d have to be looking for them in the hills, but it turns out they’re right across the fence and right off the freeway. We saw them driving in,” Michael White said. “Apparently, it’s not an albino buffalo; it’s actually genetically a white buffalo.”Bear River State Park is home to three white bison. The first two were acquired i...

Fire crews battle large Brockton blaze that spread through 2 multi-family homes

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:31:52 GMT

Fire crews in Brockton battled an early morning, multi-alarm blaze that raced through two multi-family homes and left 19 people displaced, officials said.Firefighters responding to a structure fire on South Street around 3 a.m. found two large residential buildings in flames, according to Brockton fire officials.Although everyone who lives in the homes was able to get out safely, some became trapped by a fence in the back yard and had to be freed by firefighters.Fire officials say all 19 people who lived in the buildings are accounted for. Two residents were taken to the hospital for exhaustion. One firefighter was also transported.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.https://twitter.com/Brockton_Fire/status/1664198363896487937This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

State investigating after Compass Medical suddenly closes local practices

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:31:52 GMT

A sudden shutdown left patients in the dark Wednesday as local healthcare company Compass Medical confirmed an “imminent plan” to close its practices.As patients eyed next steps, state officials said they are investigating what went wrong. Compass, with locations in Quincy, Braintree, East Bridgewater, Easton, Middleborough and Taunton, shared a message on its website saying “After a steady stream of challenges, we were ultimately forced to make the devastating decision to close all offices of Compass Medical PC. effective immediately.”  “There is no good way to share this news,” Compass said. “We are heartbroken and truly sorry as we know the unprecedented impact on our valued patients.”The statement came after many patients previously learned the news from their providers as they arrived at their appointments on Wednesday.“I’m devastated,” one person said. “I don’t know what to do.” “That was quite a shock,” said patient Donn...