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What’s next in A’s-to-Las Vegas saga and how did we get here? Four experts weigh in

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:15 GMT

So what’s next for the Athletics?They intend to move to Las Vegas and have approval from the Nevada Legislature and the governor on a $1.5 billion stadium deal. Owner John Fisher does not speak to the media. But hurdles remain and questions are unanswered.To get some answers, four people came to mind immediately:— Dave Newhouse, a former Oakland Tribune sports columnist and author of 19 books. The latest, “Goodbye to Oakland”, details the exodus of the Raiders and Warriors while setting the table for the departure of the A’s.— Andy Dolich, co-author of “Goodbye to Oakland” and a former A’s executive specializing in marketing from 1980 through 1994. Currently a sports consultant.— Casey Pratt, an ABC7 reporter who has been at the forefront of coverage through the A’s stadium saga and a go-to on social media when it comes to information on the proposed move.— Brodie Brazil of NBC Sports California, who hosts A’s pre- and post-game shows and who like Pratt has b...

Over 30 displaced, dog dead in massive San Jose fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:15 GMT

(KRON) – The San Jose Fire Department battled a four-alarm fire late Friday night, leaving over two dozen people displaced. Just before midnight, a fire broke out in a townhouse complex located in the 2100 block of Luz Avenue. The fire took over five of the seven units within the complex, SJFD said. Photo: SJFDPhoto: SJFDPhoto: SJFDA dog is deceased and over 30 residents are now displaced as a result of the four-alarm fire. No other injuries were reported.The fire was eventually contained with the cause currently under investigation. Red Cross is assisting those displaced.

The governor of Russia’s Lipetsk province says the Wagner mercenary group has entered the region

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:15 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — The governor of Russia’s Lipetsk province says the Wagner mercenary group has entered the region.Source

Tornado that ripped through massive Wyoming coal mining site injures 8 people, officials say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:15 GMT

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Wyo. (AP) — A tornado that ripped through a massive coal mining site in northeast Wyoming halted operations, but only eight people were injured and no deaths were reported, officials said Saturday.The tornado hit the North Antelope Rochelle Mine in Campbell County around 6 p.m. Friday during a storm complex that also delivered tornadoes to neighboring counties. The Gillette News Record reported that 12 empty train cars were knocked over. The tornado hit during shift change at the mine and also flipped over multiple buses that were there to transport workers, according to Leslie Perkins, Campbell County public information officer.The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the surface mining operation about 64 miles (103 kilometers) south of Gillette. Six people were transported by ambulance to Gillette, one victim was transported to Douglas and another refused treatment. None of the injuries were considered life-threatening.All workers were accounted for after ...

¿Qué sigue en la búsqueda del submarino que implosionó?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:15 GMT

(CNN) — La búsqueda del submarino Titán que cautivó al mundo llegó a un abrupto y sombrío final esta semana después de que se detectaran fragmentos de la embarcación en el fondo del océano cerca del Titanic. El descubrimiento llevó a la Guardia Costera de EE.UU. a anunciar que el barco probablemente implosionó, matando a los cinco pasajeros a bordo.Pero quedan dudas sobre qué sucedió exactamente con el barco siniestrado, si es posible recuperar los cuerpos o el sumergible, y qué consecuencias puede tener el desastre para Oceangate, la compañía que organiza la excursión para ver el Titanic frente a las costas de Canadá.Esto es lo que necesitas saber sobre los próximos pasos para el Titán y la investigación de lo que sucedió¿Qué viene después en la búsqueda?El esfuerzo de rescate multinacional ahora se ha convertido en una misión de recuperación, con un vehículo operado a distancia que recorre el fondo del océano en busca de restos de la implosión mortal.Solo un vehículo operado...

Students uncover history at Woodrow Wilson home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:15 GMT

STAUNTON, Va. (AP) — Deep below the ground across the Shenandoah Valley, there are pockets of history waiting to be found.To dig up these untold stories a group of James Madison University archaeology students and their anthropology professor, Dennis Blanton partnered with the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum, all to help share a fuller picture of the Valley.The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum in Staunton is the birthplace of President Woodrow Wilson. Andrew Phillips, the museum curator, said it was first built by the Presbyterian Church and the Wilsons resided in it from 1855 to 1858. In the 1920s and 30s, he said, it became a museum.The archaeological project started in 2018 after a fungal disease called the Boxwood blight decimated the boxwood shrubs in the garden. Phillips said the historical site wanted to explore if there was any archaeology work worth doing in the area.The work started with shovel tests — students dug dinner plate size holes into ...

Wolves captain Neves joins Saudi Arabia exodus after $59.7m Al-Hilal move

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:15 GMT

WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Wolverhampton Wanderers captain Ruben Neves has become the latest high-profile player to move to Saudi Arabia after joining Al-Hilal for a transfer fee of £47 million pounds ($59.7 million).The fee is a record for English Premier League team Wolves.The 26-year-old Portugal midfielder follows in the footsteps of Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante, who completed free transfers to Al-Ittihad earlier this month, while Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Al-Nassr in December.Neves, who scored 30 goals in 253 appearances during six seasons with Wolves, wiped away tears in an emotional video posted on the club’s Twitter account, saying he had made “thousands of memories which will last forever”.Sporting director Matt Hobbs told the club’s website: “Ruben is the embodiment of everything you look for when trying to bring players into a football club: a leader, a humble man and an extremely talented footballer who took Wolves to a different level.“He was part of a great era f...

Recuerdan a las 98 víctimas a dos años del trágico colapso del edificio en Miami Beach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:15 GMT

MIAMI, Florida – Dos años después del trágico colapso del edificio de condominios Champlain Towers South, las víctimas serán honradas en el evento anual Recuerdo de Surfside (Surfside Remembrance) el sábado.La ceremonia pública se llevará a cabo en el césped frente a donde el condominio se derrumbó parcialmente, en Veterans Park, en el 8750 Collins Avenue.En las canchas de tenis detrás del césped se colocará una exhibición temporal que contiene artículos del monumento conmemorativo del Muro de la Esperanza. La exhibición se instalará a las 9 a. m., si el clima lo permite, pero el evento comenzará a las 10 a. m.(AFP via Getty Images)También se realizará una ceremonia de encendido de antorchas a la 1:22 a. m., a la hora en que el edificio se derrumbó dos años antes.El derrumbe del 24 de junio de 2021 dejó 98 muertos.La causa aún está bajo investigación, pero una evaluación del edificio reveló que la mala construcción y la corrosión eran factores preocupantes tres años antes del ...

Denver Weather: Dry breezy weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver’s weather will dry out this weekend after an active week of severe weather on the Front Range.The weekend of June 24 has warm temperatures and sun in the forecast. Pride Guide: What to know about Denver events Weather Saturday: Warm and dryIt will be a great weekend to spend time outside in Denver as a dry pattern returns to Colorado. Temperatures the weekend of June 24 will be warm with the sunshine making a return.Temperatures will be seasonally warm, in the mid 80s. Colorado farmers markets near you There will be sunshine, warm temperatures and a breeze the weekend of June 24.Plenty of sunshine and some breezy winds round out the weekend. Temperatures across the state will be warm Sunday, June 25.Sunday will be another warm and sunny day, with some areas nearly reaching the 90s and comfortable temperatures in the high 70s and 80s across the Front Range. Going hiking? Prepare ahead of your expedition Looking ahead: Staying dryDenver will have a dry wee...

Moderna awaits government approval for updated COVID-19 vaccine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:15 GMT

Vaccine company Moderna is looking for government approval on a coronavirus vaccine update.The vaccine would be an mRNA vaccine to trigger an immune response.Moderna still has yet to undergo review before approval, but the company plans to make the update available in the fall.