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WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Port City Monumental IPA

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:09 GMT

(new Image()).src = "https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384&cid=c2ffed0c-3624-46c0-b10f-97c976d290a3";cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: "d58c1e9d-ea28-4fa3-ba62-8a9e98fe060c"}).render("d20fdd2e8b3045b0919f7172751cc7b4"); });A monumental ode to the monument!WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Greg Engert to talk about Port City Monumental IPA for the latest edition of WTOP’s Beer of the Week.Brewery: Port City Brewing Co., Alexandria, VirginiaDescription: This IPA pours bright copper with a floral aroma, flavors of citrus and pine, and hints of toasty malt notes. This IPA shows a balance between hop bitterness and clean malt flavorsABV: 6.7%Pairing suggestions: Indian curries, burritos and chimichangas, steaks or burgers on the grill and spicy barbecueSource

Dolphins acquire wide receiver Chase Claypool in trade with Chicago Bears

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:09 GMT

The Miami Dolphins have finalized a trade deal with the Chicago Bears, acquiring wide receiver Chase Claypool along with a 2025 seventh-round pick. In exchange, the Dolphins will send a 2025 sixth-round pick, pending a physical, the Dolphins said in a news release. Chase Claypool, now in his fourth NFL season, has played in 49 games with 32 starts. Originally drafted as the 49th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, Claypool spent two-plus seasons (2020-22) with the Steelers before joining the Chicago Bears on Nov. 1, 2022.Throughout his career, Claypool has notched 171 receptions for 2,235 yards (13.1 avg.) and 13 touchdowns, in addition to 33 carries for 171 yards (5.2 avg.) and two rushing touchdowns. Claypool played collegiately at Notre Dame.

Trick or treat? America’s favorite Halloween candies revealed

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:09 GMT

With Halloween just weeks away, it’s time for the community to stock up on candy for trick-or-treaters, but what sweets are the most popular to give away? The answer may not surprise you: Reese’s Cups have taken the crown as America’s top Halloween candy, and they’ve claimed this coveted title in states like Florida, Kentucky, and New Hampshire.In a report by Candystore.com, data was gathered based on bulk candy sales to determine the most beloved Halloween candies across the country. Reese’s Cups emerged as the nationwide favorite, celebrated for their delectable combination of chocolate and peanut butter. However, the competition was fierce, with M&M’s taking the runner-up position in the Halloween candy hierarchy. Meanwhile, the fiery Hot Tamales secured third place.In Florida, Skittles came in second place and Hot Tamales were in third place. Candy corn, a classic Halloween treat, staged a surprising comeback, making its way back into the ...

Lionel Messi picked for Argentina squad for upcoming World Cup qualifying matches

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:09 GMT

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi was picked Thursday for Argentina’s next two World Cup qualifying matches despite muscular pains that have kept him off the field for two weeks.The 36-year-old Messi has missed five of Inter Miami’s last six matches. The Argentina captain also missed his national team’s 3-0 win at Bolivia on Sept. 12.Messi’s most recent appearance was at his team’s match against Toronto on Sept. 20, during which he was substituted at halftime because of muscular pains.Argentina will face Paraguay in Buenos Aires on Oct. 12 and then visit Peru five days later.Argentina and Brazil lead the South American World Cup qualifying standings with two wins from two matches.

No. 17 Miami’s rolling offense facing a Georgia Tech defense coming off coordinator shakeup

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:09 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami’s offense is rolling. Georgia Tech’s defense is not.In simplest terms, that’ll be the story when the 17th-ranked Hurricanes (4-0, 0-0) open Atlantic Coast Conference play on Saturday night against the Yellow Jackets (2-3, 1-1). Georgia Tech is coming off a 38-27 loss to Bowling Green last week, one that led to Kevin Sherrer being elevated to defensive coordinator.And that almost certainly means Miami will see looks from Georgia Tech that haven’t appeared on film yet this season. But the Hurricanes think they’re ready for any surprises.“We’re systematic on offense,” Miami coach Mario Cristobal said. “Yeah, we like certain things against certain things, but should we be in a situation where we do get some kind of surprise look schematically, rules take over. We’re built on rules. If something shows up that we haven’t seen, trust your rules and go execute.”The rules are working. Miami enters the week with the ninth-best rushing offense in the nation at ...

Zelenskyy to visit Romania amid Russia’s ongoing border attacks

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:09 GMT

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Romania next week for the first time since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.The Ukrainian president will meet with his Romanian counterpart Klaus Iohannis as well as other senior officials in the country, according to Romanian media outlet Digi24.Russia has hammered Ukrainian Danube river ports for months at the frontier with Romania, with debris from Moscow’s drones found on Romanian soil after a blitz by the Kremlin’s forces. A potential visit to Romania was first announced by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal in an exclusive interview he gave to the same news outlet in August but didn’t reveal the exact dates of the visit.Romania has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine, as it fends off Russia’s aggression. More than half of Ukrainian exports using the EU’s solidarity lanes — corridors set up to facilitate transit by road, rail and inland waterway — come through Romania.In the early ...

Firefighters respond to fire in East Boston

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:09 GMT

One resident was displaced Friday after a fire broke out in a building in East Boston, the Boston Fire Department said. The fire department in a post on X said companies responded to the scene on Trustman Terrace around 9:30 a.m.The fire department shared photos from the emergency response, showing smoke at one point coming from the building. Officials said no one was injured and said the cause of the fire remained under investigation as of Friday morning.https://twitter.com/BostonFire/status/1710300837052825644

Jersey Tom Brady wore in his final game headed to auction

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:09 GMT

(CNN) — The jersey Tom Brady wore in the last game of his 23-season career is heading to auction in Las Vegas next month, where it could fetch as much as $2.5 million.If snagged at that price, it would be the most valuable football jersey sold at an auction.Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers No. 12 jersey will be featured in an auction held by RM Sotheby’s and Wynn Las Vegas in association with Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 17, according to auction organizers. Its listed price range is between $1.5 million and $2.5 million.The jersey San Francisco 49ers legend Joe Montana wore in Super Bowl XIX and Super Bowl XXIII currently holds the football jersey record, selling for $1,212,000 in March, according to Goldin Auctions.Brady’s final-game attire is in excellent condition, consistent with game use, and has visible grass stains and field marks, the statement said.Brady, then 45, donned the jersey on January 16 against the Dallas Cowboys in a wildcar...

Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid commits to playing for Team USA at 2024 Paris Olympics

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:09 GMT

(CNN) — Philadelphia 76ers star and reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid announced that he has committed to playing for USA Basketball at next year’s Paris Olympics.Embiid, who was born in Cameroon and holds American and French citizenship, previously told reporters that it would be a “tough choice” to decide which of those three countries he would represent.“I’m really proud and excited about this decision. It was not easy. I am blessed to call Cameroon, France, and the USA home,” Embiid said in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday.“After talking to my family, I knew it had to be Team USA. I want to play with my brothers in the league. I want to play for my fans because they’ve been incredible since the day I came here.“But most of all, I want to honor my son who was born in the US. I want my boy to know I played my first Olympics for him.”Embiid reportedly joins NBA superstars LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, among others, who have expressed interest in pla...

A painting valued at $15,000 turned out to be by Rembrandt. It could now sell for $18 million

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:09 GMT

London (CNN) — A painting valued at $15,000 just two years ago is now expected to fetch up to $18 million at auction after being identified as the work of the Dutch master Rembrandt.“The Adoration of the Kings” has been virtually unseen since the 1950s, when it first came to light.It was acquired by collector J.C.H. Heldring in Amsterdam in 1955. His widow sold it to a German family in 1985, where it remained until it was sold by Christie’s in Amsterdam two years ago.At the time of the sale, Christie’s attributed the biblical scene to the “Circle of Rembrandt,” suggesting it had been carried out by a student or an artist close to the famous painter, and estimated its value at between €10,000 and €15,000 ($10,600-$15,800).The monochromatic painting, which measures 9.6 x 7.3 inches (24.5 x 18.5 centimeters), was purchased by an anonymous buyer for €860,000 ($908,000) at the Christie’s sale.Although that was more than 50 times the painting’s estimated...