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Paris region official announces early shut down of bus and tram services so they’re not ‘targets for thugs and vandals’

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:06:12 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Paris region official announces early shut down of bus and tram services so they’re not ‘targets for thugs and vandals.’Source

Leaders of entity that funded Trump’s social media company face insider trader charges in federal case filed in New York

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:06:12 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Leaders of entity that funded Trump’s social media company face insider trader charges in federal case filed in New York.Source

Draymond Green, James Harden among top players to watch as NBA free agency set to open

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:06:12 GMT

Some of the players to watch in NBA free agency, which starts Friday evening:James Harden, PhiladelphiaThe 76ers can’t afford to let him go, and Harden knows this. Other teams will want him, and that will make the 76ers dig deep, It might be a short deal, maybe two years with the second at his option, but if Philly is going to contend for a title this coming season it needs to surround MVP Joel Embiid with elite talent.Kyrie Irving, DallasThis one will be interesting. Irving is one of the best players in the NBA. He also tends to be a challenge, and evidently got unhappy over time at his previous stops — Cleveland, Boston and Brooklyn. It seems unlikely that Irving will want a short-term deal, but there aren’t many teams that can afford him, either.Fred VanVleet, TorontoIf Houston doesn’t land Harden, maybe the Rockets take a swing at VanVleet and throw a ton of money his way. The Raptors need to decide on a direction; the next few days will show if the plan is to ...

Corte Suprema: universidades no deben considerar la raza en proceso de admisiones

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:06:12 GMT

WASHINGTON DC – La Corte Suprema de Justicia dictaminó este jueves que las universidades deben dejar de considerar la raza en las admisiones, lo que obliga a las instituciones de educación superior a buscar nuevas formas de lograr cuerpos estudiantiles diversos.En una decisión de 6-3, el máximo tribunal anuló los planes de admisión en Harvard y de la Universidad de Carolina del Norte, las universidades públicas y privadas más antiguas del país, respectivamente.Este artículo será actualizado. Corte Suprema rechaza que una escuela pueda obligar a las niñas a llevar falda La Corte Suprema limita el poder de los estados en la organización de elecciones federales Source

Today in Sports – FC Barcelona’ Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi scores his 700th career goal

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:06:12 GMT

June 301909 — Jack Johnson fights Tony Ross to a no decision in 6 rounds at Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to retain his heavyweight boxing title.1916 — Amateur Chick Evans Jr. wins the U.S. Open with a record 286 total.1929 — Bobby Jones beats Al Espinosa by 23 strokes in a 36-hole playoff to win the U.S. Open.1962 — Murle Lindstrom wins the U.S. Women’s Open by two strokes over Jo Anne Prentice and Ruth Jessen.1965 — The NFL grants Atlanta a franchise. Rankin Smith Sr., an Executive Vice President of Life Insurance Company of Georgia, pays $8.5 million for the franchise. It’s the highest price paid in league history at the time.1975 — Muhammad Ali retains world heavyweight boxing crown by beating Englishman Joe Bugner by unanimous points decision in a re-match in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.1978 — Willie McCovey becomes the 12th player in major league history to hit 500 home runs.1991 — Wimbledon breaks 114 years of tradition by playing on the middle Sunday of the tournamen...

Denver weather: Pinpoint Weather Alert Day for Thursday storm potential

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:06:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Thursday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day with forecasts having the eastern part of Denver at a slight risk for severe weather.The biggest concern is from Interstate 25 through the Eastern Plains and into Kansas and Nebraska.The area between I-25 and the foothills is now considered a marginal risk for severe weather.Weather today: Afternoon stormsStorms will form over the I-25 corridor from 2-3 p.m. and push out over the plains through the evening hours Thursday. Another shower is possible after sunset in the city, with storms clearing across the plains overnight.Storms will be stronger out in the plains. Extra clouds this morning over the city and highs staying in the middle to upper 70s will limit severity in the metro area. Storms can have large hail, gusty winds and an isolated tornado.Weather tonight: Slow clearingStorms will push east with slow-clearing skies Thursday night. Winds will become lighter as temperatures dip into the upper 50s.Looking ahead: More st...

Coach Malone welcomes travelers to Denver airport

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:06:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you've ever traveled through Denver International Airport, you've probably been welcomed by one of the local celebrities or politicians, and now Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone is getting in on the action.Wednesday afternoon, the airport tweeted a recording of Malone's new welcome message along with a photo montage of the Nuggets' victory rally at Civic Center Park. 7 best moments of the Nuggets victory parade "Welcome to Denver. This is Michael Malone, head coach for your world champions Denver Nuggets. Thanks to all of our fans who helped us bring home the 2023 NBA Championship. Enjoy your time in the Mile High City," the message says.Malone has been the head coach of the Nuggets for eight years, and although the team has had some playoff success, this was the first time raising the Larry O'Brien trophy.The train recording is just part of the celebration for Malone though. He also went to an Arvada tattoo shop recently to get some new ink.Mike Diaz gave M...

World-famous water skiing squirrel visits Rochester to show off her skills

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:06:12 GMT

(CNN) – Twiggy, the famous water-skiing squirrel, made a splash during her recent visit to Rochester, Minnesota, where she showcased her remarkable skills on the water. The adorable rodent took her skis for a spin, captivating audiences with her impressive water-based maneuvers.Twiggy’s extraordinary journey began in 1978 when Chuck and Lou-Ann Best rescued her as a helpless baby. After the unfortunate passing of Chuck Best, Lou-Ann took charge of Twiggy’s training and introduced stringent safety measures into their routine. Emphasizing the importance of water safety, the charismatic squirrel has since donned a life jacket and become the official spokes-animal for the National Safe Boating Council’s “Wear It” campaign.Having recently retired, Lou-Ann has passed on her expertise to the next generation. She has successfully trained eight squirrels to water ski, ensuring the legacy of high-flying, water-loving squirrels continues. Her son has taken o...

Madonna home from the hospital, source says

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:06:12 GMT

(CNN) — Madonna has been discharged from the hospital and transported to her New York City home via a private ambulance, a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN Thursday.“She’s in the clear,” the individual told CNN.In a post shared to his verified Instagram on Wednesday, Guy Oseary, Madonna’s longtime manager, shared that singer, 64, “developed a serious bacterial infection which led to a several day stay in the ICU” last Saturday.“Her health is improving, however she is still under medical care. A full recovery is expected,” Oseary wrote.He added Madonna would be postponing the launch of her upcoming tour while recovers.“At this time we need to pause all commitments, which includes the tour,” Oseary wrote. “We will share more details with you as soon as we have them, including a new start date for the tour and for rescheduled shows.”A source close to the singer shared with CNN on Wednesday that she was “out of the ICU and recovering.”Madonna’s “Celebration” tour, was schedu...

Miami man wins $1 million from scratch-off

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:06:12 GMT

A South Florida man hit the jackpot when he won $1 million from a scratch-off ticket.Arnold Saces, a 58-year-old resident of Miami, has claimed a $1 million prize from the FLORIDA 300X THE CASH Holiday Edition Scratch-Off game, the Florida Lottery announced in a news release. Saces visited the Lottery’s Orlando District Office to collect his winnings, opting for a one-time, lump-sum payment of $695,500.00.The winning ticket was purchased by Saces at Publix, located at 1776 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami. As a result, the retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.Introduced in September 2022, the $30 300X THE CASH Scratch-Off game has over $1 billion in cash prizes, including four top prizes of $15 million. The game offers overall odds of winning at 1 in 2.93.Scratch-Off games play a significant role in the Florida Lottery’s game portfolio, contributing to approximately 77 percent of ticket sales during the 2021-2022 fiscal ye...