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Freeman hits 59th double, Asian American managers make history in Dodgers’ win over Giants

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:26 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and acting Giants skipper Kai Correa stood for a photo as they exchanged pregame lineup cards. They were believed to be the first managers or head coaches of Asian descent to face each other in any of the four major U.S. sports.Freddie Freeman made a little history of his own by hitting his 59th double of the season. He then scored on a three-run homer by J.D. Martinez, lifting NL West champion Los Angeles past San Francisco 6-2 on Friday night.Wilmer Flores homered and hit an RBI single for the Giants, who were managed by bench coach Correa. San Francisco fired manager Gabe Kapler earlier in the day, three games before the end of his fourth season.Roberts cherished the moment with Correa.“Obviously he’s heavy-hearted right now. He and Gabe have a good relationship, but for me as an Asian American to be able to exchange lineup cards with Kai, I’m proud of him and what he’s done and what he’s doing,” Roberts sa...

La gira de despedida de Aerosmith se suspende por “grave” lesión de Steven Tyler

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:26 GMT

Aerosmith volvió a posponer su gira de despedida, retrasándola hasta el próximo año, ya que la banda reveló el viernes que las cuerdas vocales del cantante Steven Tyler están más lesionadas de lo que se creía anteriormente.“Desafortunadamente, la lesión vocal de Steven es más grave de lo que se pensaba inicialmente. Su médico ha confirmado que además del daño en sus cuerdas vocales, se fracturó la laringe, lo que requiere cuidados continuos”, dijo la banda en un comunicado al anunciar que la gira Peace Out se reanudaría en 2024.Tyler se dañó las cuerdas vocales en un concierto a principios de este mes, provocándole una hemorragia. En ese momento, un médico le ordenó no cantar durante al menos 30 días, lo que llevó a la banda a cancelar conciertos en Chicago, Detroit, Washington, Toronto, Raleigh y Cleveland.Pero la lesión en la laringe, que se reveló el viernes requiere paciencia, dijo la banda.En el comunicado, Tyler dijo que estaba “desconsolado por no estar ahí ...

Detienen a un joven de 16 años y un hombre de unos 60 por talar “deliberadamente” un famoso árbol del Muro de Adriano

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:26 GMT

Londres (CNN) — Un famoso árbol que desde hace más de 200 años vigila el Muro de Adriano en Gran Bretaña fue “talado deliberadamente” en lo que las autoridades han calificado de “acto vandálico”.El sicómoro, situado en el Parque Nacional de Northumberland, en el norte de Inglaterra, se hizo famoso para millones de personas de todo el mundo cuando apareció en la película taquillera de Kevin Costner de 1991 “Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves”.12.000 árboles en siete años: el secreto de unos jóvenes en El Salvador para salvar un cerro históricoLa policía informó que ha detenido a un chico de 16 años y a un hombre de unos 60 tras el incidente, que al parecer tuvo lugar el jueves por la noche.El árbol, en un lugar conocido como “Sycamore Gap”, estaba situado en el histórico Muro de Adriano, declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco construido hace unos 1.900 años para proteger la frontera noroccidental más lejana del Imperio Rom...

In a good sign for China’s struggling economy, factory activity grows for the first time in 6 months

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:26 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — China’s factory activity in September recorded its first expansion in six months, an official survey said Saturday, providing another sign that the world’s second-largest economy is gradually improving after its post-pandemic malaise.According to the government statistics bureau and an official industry group, the monthly purchasing managers’ index rose to 50.2 this month from 49.7 in August measured on a 100-point scale. Numbers above 50 indicate activity is increasing.Measures of production, new orders and employment all rose from August, the National Bureau of Statistics and the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing said. But the bureau’s senior statistician, Zhao Qinghe, said the manufacturing industry still faces some difficulties in its recovery and development.Since China lifted its tough COVID-19 restrictions, its leaders have been trying to boost the economy with a series of measures, and promising to support entrepreneurs who generate jo...

Slovakia election pits a pro-Russia former prime minister against a liberal pro-West newcomer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:26 GMT

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Voters in Slovakia cast ballots Saturday in an early parliamentary election that pits a populist former prime minister who campaigned on a pro-Russia and anti-American message against a liberal, pro-West newcomer.Depending on which of them prevails, the election could reverse the small eastern European country’s support for neighboring Ukraine in the war with Russia, threatening to break a fragile unity in the European Union and NATO.Former Prime MInister Robert Fico, 59, and his leftist Smer, or Direction, party have vowed to withdraw Slovakia’s military support for Ukraine in Russia’s war, if his attempt to return to power is successful.Smer’s main challenger is Progressive Slovakia, a liberal party formed in 2017 and led by Michal Simecka, 39, a member of the European Parliament. Fico, who served as prime minister from 2006 to 2010 and again from 2012 to 2018, opposes EU sanctions on Russia, questions whether Ukraine can force out the invad...

UAE’s president-designate for UN COP28 offers full-throated defense of nation hosting climate talks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:26 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Emirati president-designate for the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate conference offered a full-throated defense Saturday of his nation hosting the talks, dismissing those “just go on the attack without knowing anything, without knowing who we are.”The comments by Sultan al-Jaber come after climate activists roundly criticized his appointment as the president-designate of the talks as he serves as the CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., which seeks to boost its production of carbon-emitting crude oil and natural gas. Back before a quiet, hometown crowd and an amenable moderator after attending the U.N. General Assembly, al-Jaber pointed to his 20 years of work on renewable energy as a sign he and the Emirates represented the best chance to reach a consensus to address climate change worldwide.“The world only, for whatever reason, views us as an oil-and-gas nation,” he said. “We have moved beyond oil and gas 20 years ago. We embraced the ...

Ukraine hosts a defense industry forum seeking to ramp up weapons production for the war

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:26 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine hosted an international defense industry conference as part of a government effort to ramp up weapons production within the country to repel Russia’s full-scale invasion and reduce foreign dependence on arms deliveries.The event marked a new development in support of Ukraine, with the previous focus being on the delivery of weapons, repair of damaged equipment and military training of Ukrainian soldiers.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking at the opening of the International Defense Industries Forum, said that around 250 defense companies from more than 30 countries had gathered Friday in Kyiv. Defense ministers and representatives of several countries also attended the event.“Heroism alone cannot intercept missiles. Ukraine needs capabilities, high quality, high quantity, and quickly. There is no defense without industry,” said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who spoke by video link during the forum on the day after his visit to Kyiv. ...

Daily horoscope for September 30, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:26 GMT

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. EDT today (2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Aries into Taurus.Happy Birthday for Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023:You’re charming, knowledgeable and confident. You’re quick to see solutions and capable of persuading others. This year is the beginning of a fresh nine-year cycle, which means it’s a time of adventure and major changes. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities. Be ready to take the initiative.ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★★★Be open to meeting new people and seeing inventive ways of doing things. This might apply to your job or your health. (Possibly even your pet.) Meanwhile, you are friendly and warm to everyone today. Enjoy social outings and fun activities with kids! Tonight: Money plans.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★★An unexpected invitation to a social event or something to do with sports or kids might catch you off guard today. Say yes if you can, becaus...

Connecticut Sun to host New York Liberty Sunday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:26 GMT

New York Liberty (32-8, 16-4 Eastern Conference) at Connecticut Sun (27-13, 14-6 Eastern Conference)Uncasville, Connecticut; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Liberty -5.5; over/under is 160.5WNBA PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS:BOTTOM LINE: The Connecticut Sun host the New York Liberty.The Sun have gone 14-6 against Eastern Conference teams. Connecticut is fourth in the WNBA with 82.7 points and is shooting 44.5% from the field.The Liberty are 16-4 against Eastern Conference teams. New York leads the Eastern Conference scoring 89.2 points per game while shooting 46.0%.TOP PERFORMERS: DeWanna Bonner is averaging 17.4 points and 5.6 rebounds for the Sun. Alyssa Thomas is averaging 16.0 points over the last 10 games for Connecticut.Courtney Vandersloot is averaging 10.5 points and 8.1 assists for the Liberty. Breanna Stewart is averaging 20.6 points over the last 10 games for New York.LAST 10 GAMES: Sun: 5-5, averaging 80.6 points, 32.9 rebounds, 21.3 assists, 7.3 steals and 4.1 blo...

Live updates | Day 2 of the Ryder Cup begins and Europe makes another fast start against the US

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:26 GMT

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — The Americans needed a fast start to Day 2 of the Ryder Cup after resuming with a five-point deficit to Europe.They didn’t get it.All the foursomes matches are out on the course at Marco Simone and the U.S. team is 3 down in the lead match and 4 down in the second match.The U.S. pushed their drives into the deep rough on the first hole in each of the opening three matches. There were ironic cheers from the grandstand when Patrick Cantlay found the fairway in the anchor match.Europe’s lead pairing of Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood won the first three holes against Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth. Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg, out for Europe in the second match, won the first four holes against world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka.The Europeans led 6 1/2-1 1/2 after Day 1, tying their best start to a Ryder Cup as they look to reclaim the gold trophy.___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golfSource