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Host China continues Asian Games dominance by surpassing 150 medals on Day 5 of the two-week event

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:22:48 GMT

HANGZHOU, China (AP) — China blew past the 150-medal mark Thursday on Day 5 of the Asian Games, more than double the number of second-place South Korea as the home nation continued its decades-long domination of the event.The hosts were bolstered by multiple golds in a home sport on Thursday, as Chinese athletes won the men’s 70-, 60- and 56-kilogram finals in Wushu martial arts, as well as the women’s 60- and 52-kilogram finals.He Feng, who took gold in the 70-kilogram final by beating former Asian Games gold medalist Mohsen Mohammadseifi of Iran, was trailing in the first round and credited his coaches for helping him adjust.“It is mainly the result of the tactics and training by the coach, then the most important thing is mentality, which determines success or failure,” he said. “I always tell myself not to give up, persistence is victory.”Host nations traditionally get a homefield “medal bump,” and He said the crowd also helped keep him going.“Seeing so many people c...

Lo más destacado del segundo debate presidencial republicano

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:22:48 GMT

(CNN) — El segundo debate de las primarias presidenciales republicanas de 2024 terminó como empezó: con el expresidente Donald Trump —que aún no ha aparecido junto a sus rivales en el escenario— como favorito dominante del partido.Los siete contendientes del Partido Republicano proporcionaron un puñado de momentos memorables en el enfrentamiento de este miércoles por la noche en la Biblioteca Presidencial Ronald Reagan en California, incluyendo la exgobernadora de Carolina del Sur Nikki Haley descargando lo que a menudo parecía la frustración contenida de todo el podio con el empresario Vivek Ramaswamy.“Honestamente, cada vez que te oigo, me siento un poco más tonta por lo que dices”, le dijo en un momento dado.Dos candidatos criticaron también la ausencia de Trump. El gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, dijo que estaba “desaparecido en combate”. El exgobernador de Nueva Jersey Chris Christie llamó al expresidente “Pato Donald” y dijo que &...

2 men killed, 3 hospitalized after shooting in Northeast DC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:22:48 GMT

D.C. police are searching for three suspects after five people were shot at 14th Street and Saratoga Avenue in Northeast D.C. on Wednesday night.Officers arrived at the scene around 9:50 p.m., where two men were pronounced dead. A third man was taken to a hospital by D.C. Fire and EMS, while two others transported themselves to hospitals for treatment.One of the three surviving victims is in critical condition, while another has non-life-threatening injuries.No arrests have been made. Police said officers are looking for three male suspects in a gray SUV.“Our officers were present in this area, as they always are,” said acting D.C. police chief Pamela Smith, adding that an officer was on a nearby block at the time of the shooting.The shooting comes hours after Smith appeared before the D.C. Council’s public safety committee to talk about rising crime numbers and the department’s priorities.When asked at a news conference about why D.C. is seeing a spike in violent ...

No. 11 Notre Dame’s trip to No. 17 Duke headlines the Week 5 slate for ACC teams

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:22:48 GMT

Things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Week 5:GAME OF THE WEEKNo. 11 Notre Dame at No. 17 Duke. The Fighting Irish (4-1) haven’t lost a regular-season game to an Atlantic Coast Conference team in six years, winning 29 in a row. Now they’re coming off a narrow loss to Ohio State as they visit the Blue Devils, who have already taken down preseason ACC favorite Clemson and can reach 5-0 for the first time since 1994 behind quarterback Riley Leonard.There are multiple storylines here of note. There’s Duke’s rise in Year 2 under Mike Elko, which has lured ESPN’s “College GameDay” for its first-ever appearance in Durham for a football game after multiple stops there for basketball. There’s also former Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman returning to the state of North Carolina to face the Blue Devils for a third straight year after splitting the last two meetings. BEST MATCHUPClemson at Syracuse. The Tigers rarely lost to any league teams d...

Shelter-in-place issued while police contact burglary suspects

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:22:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A shelter-in-place has been issued for a neighborhood near Cheesman Park while police attempt to make contact with people wanted in connection to a burglary.The Denver Police Department tweeted about the incident just after 3 a.m. Thursday.Officers said they are attempting to contact suspects about a burglary in the 1300 block of Lafayette Street. The neighborhood sits in the northwest corner of Cheesman Park. Salida community overcome with emotion after Suzanne Morphew found DPD said multiple suspects have already been detained.A shelter-in-place has been issued for those living within a two-block radius. This is a developing story. FOX31 has a crew on scene and will update this story as more information becomes available.

Denver weather: Keeping the sunshine and temps in the 80s

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:22:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Mile High City and the Front Range continue to have abundant sunshine through Thursday afternoon as highs stay warm in the middle 80s in the Denver weather forecast.Weather today: Plenty of sunshineMainly sunny skies are back for Thursday afternoon along the Front Range. This will help to heat temperatures into the middle 80s, keeping highs more than 10 degrees above average. What Colorado laws go into effect in October? There could be a few extra clouds in the evening hours.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Sept. 28Weather tonight: Clear and mildDenver will keep skies clear overnight with light winds. Low temperatures Thursday night will dip into the lower 50s, which is above average for this time of year.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on Sept. 28Looking ahead: Dry into the weekendFriday rounds out the workweek with plenty of sunshine and warm highs in the middle 80s. Saturday does have a few extra clouds with chances for showers in the high country. ...

Florida man survives neck slashing attack near Naples

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:22:48 GMT

AVE MARIA, Fla. (WSVN) — A man narrowly escaped a life-threatening encounter with his former best friend of 15 years, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Joel Cham recounted the terrifying episode as he revealed how a casual hangout with his friend, Paul Arnold, took a turn outside of his home in Ave Maria.“We were there for like two hours, just hanging out, listening to music, having a good time,” Cham recalled. “And then, out of nowhere, he said, sorry, I got to do this and he slashed my throat. I just don’t remember how he sliced me. I just, I didn’t feel it. Every morning, I wake up, I do my little happy dance. I’m alive throughout the day. I’ll be like, I scream I’m alive.”The motive behind this attack remains under investigation. Authorities have charged Arnold with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm for the gruesome incident.

Miami commissioners resume duties amidst corruption charges, seat vacancy of Díaz de la Portilla

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:22:48 GMT

The City of Miami Commission is resuming their duties after a tumultuous week following the arrest of Alejandro “Alex” Díaz de la Portilla on corruption charges. The commission voted unanimously to keep Díaz de la Portilla’s District 1 seat vacant until the upcoming elections, igniting a debate on citizens’ rights to choose their representative. “It is the citizens’ right to elect their representative,” said Chairwoman Christine King defending the decision. Meanwhile, Vice Chair Joe Carollo questioned the need for a temporary appointment. “At most, they’re going to serve for five days, doesn’t make sense at all,” he stated. The commission allowed public comments before Saturday’s emergency vote, with some residents expressing their distrust and others emphasizing the importance of a functioning government.Díaz de la Portilla faces money laundering and bribery charges, which led Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to ...

Surfside commission approve luxury condo plan at Champlain Towers collapse site

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:22:48 GMT

The Surfside commission voted 3-1 in favor of approving a luxury condo site plan for the location once occupied by the ill-fated Champlain Towers South. The contentious meeting saw intense exchanges between Commissioner Nelly Velasquez and Surfside Mayor Shlomo Danzinger, who has been accused of voicing racially insensitive comments towards Velasquez. Emotions ran high as former and current commissioners, Surfside residents, and the families of the victims turned out to protest the proposal. They gathered outside the chambers, voicing their concerns and demanding respect in the wake of the devastating tragedy that claimed 98 lives on June 24th, 2021.On Wednesday evening, developers presented detailed modifications to their plan, emphasizing compliance. According to the new proposal, trash collection would be relocated to the basement of the new building, with trucks still coming up on Collins Avenue to the intersection of 88th Street, where a memorial will be built.The loading dock ...

EU told to act now on farm reform or risk blowing Ukraine’s accession

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:22:48 GMT

PARIS — The European Union has “no vision” for farming and urgently needs to reform its massive subsidy scheme — the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) — to prepare for the accession of farming powerhouse Ukraine.That was the tough message from former agriculture commissioner and European lawmaker Dacian Cioloș at POLITICO’s Future of Food & Farming Summit on Thursday, taking place against the backdrop of a fight between Kyiv and the bloc’s eastern member countries over a glut of Ukrainian grain.“We have a short-term challenge now to manage the transition of the export of cereals from Ukraine. In my opinion, there is no vision in the Commission on how to solve this,” Cioloș told a panel discussion on the future of CAP. “My impression is that we wait for problems and then try to solve them.”With the Commission’s mandate due to end next year, the next proposal to overhaul the CAP — which accounts for a third of the EU budget — is not due to land until the second half of 2025. T...