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AP PHOTOS: Little relief as record temperatures sizzle around the world

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:46:36 GMT

A wave of heat is not loosening its grip on the globe. Phoenix has broken its own streak of blistering hot days, southern Europeans and millions of people on vacation there broiled under near-record temperatures, while parts of the Middle East tested the limits of what the human body is capable of enduring. Parts of southern Europe also have gone up in flames, with wildfires raging in Greece that forced evacuations and highway closures this week. People returned to their homes Tuesday when a fire finally receded after spending the night on beaches, in hotels and in public facilities.The heat is expected to worsen again over the next few days. People around the world sought shade and water for respite, including in Lebanon, Spain and Turkey, where even those used to high temperatures felt the unusually sweltering summer.There was some light relief, too, in Israel, where people took to the beach in mermaid tails. This June was the hottest on record, and July is expected to be even hot...

España en la Copa Mundial Femenina de fútbol 2023: calendario, jugadoras, fechas y más

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:46:36 GMT

(CNN Español) — España, una de las favoritas del Mundial de Fútbol femenino de la FIFA, sueña con repetir y mejorar en Nueva Zelandia su actuación en el mundial de 2019, que se jugó en Francia, cuando llegó a octavos de final.Para ello cuenta con una plantilla de jugadoras que en partidos amistosos previos al Mundial dejaron en claro que están en una gran forma y que tienen con qué competir: recordemos el 7-0 frente a Panamá en el amistoso del 29 de junio, o el 2-0 frente a Dinamarca el 5 de julio. Y qué tal el 9-0 frente Vietnam hace tan solo unas semanas antes del Mundial.Calendario del Mundial Femenino de Fútbol 2023: horarios y fechas desde grupos hasta la finalLas jugadoras de España posan para una foto del equipo antes del partido de fútbol del Grupo C de la Copa Mundial Femenina de Australia y Nueva Zelandia 2023 entre España y Costa Rica en el Wellington Stadium, también conocido como Sky Stadium, en Wellington el 21 de julio de 2023. (Foto de Marty MELVILLE / AFP)Así ...

Live updates | Harman eagles the last for 65 and leads British Open by 5 shots

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:46:36 GMT

HARMAN EAGLES 18TH, LEADS BY 5HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Brian Harman rolled in a 14-foot putt for eagle at the par-5 18th hole to shoot 6-under 65 and establish a five-stroke lead at the British Open.He is 10-under par for the tournament. His 36-hole total of 132 was also posted by the last two winners of the Open at Hoylake — Tiger Woods in 2006 and Rory McIlroy in 2014.The 36-year-old Harman, who is ranked No. 26, has only made one bogey in his first two rounds at Hoylake.The left-hander was the 54-hole leader at the U.S. Open in 2017. He finished in second place and four back from Brooks Koepka for his best finish at a major.He was tied for sixth at last year’s British Open at St. Andrews.HARMAN PLAYS PAR GOLF TO MAINTAIN LEADA run of pars by Brian Harman is maintaining the American player’s three-shot lead at the British Open.After making four straight birdies from No. 2, Harman has parred every hole up to No. 15 and is likely to be setting a target for the afternoon s...

Petition by Boulder parents targets homeless camps near schools

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:46:36 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) — A group of parents in Boulder are concerned about homeless encampments near their kid’s schools.So, they’ve organized a petition drive to get the city to prioritize the removal of the camps located near school property. The parents want their petition demands placed on the Boulder city ballot this fall.The parents call their group "Safe Zone 4 Kids." The group was organized by parents who claim their children were exposed to alarming situations at homeless encampments near some schools. Those situations included people openly smoking meth, campfires, and in some cases, the parents claimed their children were physically threatened. City of Denver files lawsuit against church in high country over land dispute Their petition asks the city to enforce existing laws already on the books in Boulder.The measure will basically ban encampments near schools by keeping things like shelters, tents and propane tanks 500 feet away from school properties. It would ban the ...

McDonald’s unveils new Peanut Butter Crunch Delight McFlurry

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:46:36 GMT

McDonald’s made an announcement that is sure to delight ice cream enthusiasts everywhere. Starting August 9, participating McDonald’s locations across the nation will be introducing the all-new limited-time McFlurry flavor, the “Peanut Butter Crunch Delight.”Following weeks of speculation, McDonald’s has finally confirmed the addition of this delectable treat to its menu. The Peanut Butter Crunch McFlurry is combined with the fast-food chain’s classic vanilla soft-serve ice cream, blended with a mixture of crunchy cereal and delectable chocolate peanut butter cookie pieces.

Rollover accident at FLL parking garage injures driver, sparks gasoline spill

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:46:36 GMT

Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded to a rollover accident that occurred at Fort Lauderdale- Hollywood International Airport’s Cypress Garage this morning. The incident, involving a single vehicle, unfolded on the third level of the parking structure shortly before 9 am.Paramedics rushed the female driver, who sustained serious injuries, to Broward Health Medical Center for urgent medical attention. Meanwhile, Fire Rescue units are working to contain and clear a gasoline spill that resulted from the accident, ensuring the safety of all airport visitors and personnel. The airport says that the incident was contained to a relatively small area and is not impacting operations within the garage.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

DeSantis calls for state investment manager to consider action against Bud Light’s parent company

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:46:36 GMT

(CNN) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is urging the state’s pension fund manager to consider legal action against Bud Light’s parent company amid conservative backlash to the beermaker’s recent marketing efforts, the latest attempt by the Republican presidential candidate to inject himself and the state he runs into the country’s culture wars.In a Thursday letter obtained by CNN, DeSantis suggests AB InBev “breached legal duties owed to its shareholders” when it decided to associate with “radical social ideologies.” Sales of Bud Light have plummeted in the months since it entered into a minor partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney that precipitated a boycott from conservatives.“All options are on the table,” DeSantis wrote, as the state reviews the impact of AB InBev’s recent financial downturn, though it’s unclear what legal recourse the state might have to challenge a multinational corporation’s business decisions.“We must prudently manage the funds of Florida’s hardwo...

Shooting in Taunton leaves victim with serious injuries

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:46:36 GMT

Police in Taunton are investigating after a shooting left a victim with what authorities are calling “potentially life-threatening” injuries.Taunton Police Chief Edward J. Walsh said the victim was found after officers were called to a home on Winthrop Street around 7:40 a.m. on Friday for a report of a person suffering from a gunshot wound.Police arrived to find a male victim in a car suffering from injuries that officials described as being serious and potentially life-threatening.The victim was taken to a hospital after first responders rendered immediate aid at the scene.According to Walsh, both Taunton PD and personnel from the Massachusetts State Police unit assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office are now investigating.

New trial date set for man accused of killing Weymouth police sergeant, bystander

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:46:36 GMT

A new trial date has been set for a man accused of killing both a Weymouth police sergeant and a bystander in 2018 after a judge previously declared a mistrial.The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office said it would retry the case against Emanuel Lopes after a hung jury was dismissed on July 10 following a week of deliberation. A new trial is now scheduled for Jan. 8, 2024.Lopes, 25, originally faced 11 counts that included charges related to the deaths of Sgt. Michael Chesna and another victim, 77-year-old Vera Adams.Prosecutors say the then-20 year old had been wanted in connection with a crash in Weymouth the morning of July 15, 2018, when Sgt. Chesna confronted him. The prosecution detailed how Lopes hit Chesna with a rock and then murdered him with his own service firearm.Other officers started chasing Lopes when he fired three more rounds – one of which fatally struck Adams while she was sitting in her sun porch.Lopes’ legal team admitted he pulled the trigger, but had made an in...

Wanted North End man in police custody

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:46:36 GMT

Patrick Mendoza is in custody, police report.Mendoza, 54, was wanted by police for allegedly shooting at a man outside Modern Pastry last Wednesday. He faces an array of charges, including assault to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and multiple firearms offenses, according to the Boston Police Department.He is expected to be arraigned in court today.This is a developing story …