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Guatemalan president calls for transition of power to anti-corruption crusader Arévalo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:11 GMT

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei called Tuesday for a democratic transition of power to anti-corruption campaigner and president-elect Bernardo Arévalo and his Seed Movement party, which have faced waves of legal attacks in attempts to block his rise to power.The president’s statement came after a night of political chaos in the Central American nation following one of its most tumultuous elections in recent history.Hours before the country’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal certified late Monday that Arévalo won this month’s presidential election, another government body — the electoral registry — suspended his party from all political activities. The Seed Movement asked the country’s top electoral authority to lift the suspension.Arévalo called the suspension illegal at a news conference Monday and said that now the vote has been certified “no one can impede me from taking office on Jan. 14.” Arévalo and his party, posing a threat to those keen...

Tribal ranger draws weapon on climate activists blocking road to Burning Man; conduct under review

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:11 GMT

NIXON, Nev. (AP) — A tribal ranger’s conduct is under review after he pointed a weapon Sunday at environmental activists and plowed his patrol vehicle through their blockade on the road leading to the annual Burning Man counter-culture festival in the Nevada desert.The incident unfolded on a rural stretch of highway on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe reservation in northwestern Nevada. The protest calling attention to climate change stopped traffic as attendees were headed to the Black Rock Desert north of the reservation for opening day of Burning Man.A news release from the tribe’s chairman, James J. Phoenix, described the incident as a ranger using his patrol vehicle to clear “debris” out of the roadway after climate activists refused to leave.Videos on social media, however, showed the ranger had slammed his vehicle into the blockade — a metal travel trailer frame that some of the protesters had chained themselves to — then drove back toward the activists while announc...

Harrison Bader placed on waivers by the Yankees, AP source says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:11 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Speedy center fielder Harrison Bader was placed on waivers Tuesday by the New York Yankees, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move, first reported by Newsday, was not announced.Teams have until 2 p.m. EDT Thursday to claim the 29-year-old, who is eligible for free agency after the World Series. A club taking over Bader’s contract on Thursday would owe $758,065 of his $4.7 million salary.A player must be in an organization before midnight EDT Thursday to be eligible for a postseason roster.A Gold Glove winner with St. Louis in 2021, Bader entered Tuesday hitting .242 with seven homers, 37 RBIs and 16 stolen bases in 18 attempts over 82 games. He was in an 0-for-13 slide and batting .109 (5 for 46) from Aug. 12 on.Bader strained his left oblique in spring training and didn’t make his season debut until May 2. He was sidelined between May 29 and June 20 with a strained right hamst...

In its initial use, new US Open video review system fails when chair umpire’s tablet malfunctions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:11 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Upon further review, the U.S. Open’s new video replay system needs a little work.The new setup allowing players to challenge certain calls, such as double bounces, was used for the first time Tuesday when Corentin Moutet hoped to get a crucial call overturned in his match against Andy Murray.Unfortunately for the French player, the chair umpire’s tablet malfunctioned, preventing her from watching video footage and forcing the original call of a point for Murray to stand.“It obviously didn’t go to plan in a pretty important moment of the match,” Murray said. The video review introduced this year by the U.S. Open on five of its courts is a first in Grand Slam tennis. Players get three challenges per set for things such as double bounces, a ball touching a player’s body, a player touching the net or a player being hindered by noise. They’ll hold onto a challenge if they’re correct and receive an additional one in tiebreakers. Murray had won the first two set...

Ireland coach Vera Pauw out despite leading team to Women’s World Cup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:11 GMT

DUBLIN (AP) — Vera Pauw’s four-year tenure as coach of Ireland’s women’s team will end when her current deal expires this week.The Football Association of Ireland board announced late Tuesday that Pauw won’t be retained despite leading the country to its first Women’s World Cup.FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill thanked the Dutchwoman “for her hard work and commitment over the past four years and (we) wish her well for the future.” He noted the World Cup qualification that “made history and inspired a nation.”Ireland was eliminated in the group stage of the tournament after losses to co-host Australia and Canada and a draw with Nigeria.“The future is bright for women and girls’ football,” Hill said. “Our focus now is building upon the work done by Vera and the historic achievements of our women’s team, which we see as a platform to support the next phase of the journey for the team, and more broadly the development of women and girls’ footbal...

Bennett school locked down after reports of person with gun at nearby park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Deputies were investigating Tuesday after a report of someone with a gun put an elementary school in Bennett on lockdown.The investigation was in the area of Trupp Park, according to the Adams County Sheriff's Office.Deputies got a call at 5:15 p.m. reporting someone with a gun at the park, and a witness said "shots fired," according to the sheriff's office. Soccer practice was underway at the park as this was happening.A person of interest was detained shortly after at 5:25 p.m., the sheriff's office said. No victims were located, and investigators had not confirmed whether shots were fired as of Tuesday evening. A large perimeter was established for the investigation.Witness interviews were continuing, the sheriff's office said.Parents were directed to go to Bennett High School to reunite with their children. People were urged to avoid Trupp Park while the investigation continued.FOX31 has a crew headed to the scene and will update this story with any new informati...

Travis Scott announces Circus Maximus Tour stop in Denver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Rapper Travis Scott is set to perform at Denver's Ball Arena on Sunday, Oct. 22, according to an announcement Tuesday.The Utopia - Circus Maximus Tour is to promote Scott's fourth studio album, "Utopia," which was released on July 28 of this year. List: Concerts announced so far for Denver in 2024 This is Scott's first headlining tour since the 2021 Astroworld Festival in Houston. During the festival, a crowd crush ensued, which ultimately killed 10 people and led to multiple lawsuits.Tickets are set to go on sale Aug. 31 at 10 a.m. MDT and will be available on Ticketmaster.Denver is the fifth city in the tour, which starts in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Oct. 11 and ends in Toronto, Canada, on Dec. 29.Travis Scott's 2023 Utopia - Circus Maximus TourHere is the full list of Travis Scott's 2023 tour dates:Wed Oct 11 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum CenterFri Oct 13 – Raleigh, NC – PNC ArenaTue Oct 17 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines CenterFri Oct 20 – Kansas City, MO – ...

Former Hialeah officer found guilty of kidnapping homeless man, not guilty of battery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:11 GMT

A jury returned with a guilty verdict in the trial of a former Hialeah Police officer accused of kidnapping a homeless man. The verdict was reached by jurors, Tuesday evening. Officer Rafael Otano, 27, was accused of kidnapping and beating Jose Ortega Gutierrez, along with former Officer Lorenzo Orfila, on Dec. 17, 2022.Otano was found guilty of armed kidnapping but was found not guilty on the charge of battery. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Experience unique films at Miami’s Filmgate Film Festival

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:11 GMT

Stop, collaborate and listen.Well not listen, more like watch at Miami’s Filmgate Film Festival. And there will be collabs.Florida filmmakers will be showcasing their short films at the Silverspot Cinema on Wednesday.It’s open to the public and could be your chance to rub elbows with the next Steven Spielberg.It’s a different type of chaos when you say “free-for-all” at Filmgate’s Film Festival.Michelle Hung/festival coordinator: “This Wednesday, we have our free for all theme and basically it’s all films of all genres. We’re featuring a documentary film. There’s dramatic films.”It’s an all out indie film watch party at Miami downtown’s Silverspot Cinema.Michelle Hung: “Filmgate Festival is Florida’s longest running monthly short film series. Basically, we feature Florida films. Right before the actual film screening we have our world famous percolator.”No, you don’t have to twerk, ...

South Florida chef and FIU professor makes appearance on Food Network’s ‘Chopped’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:11 GMT

When it comes to competition, the Miami food scene can be cutthroat,And no one knows that better than Chef Vicky Colas.The SoFlo local knows a lot about food, which is why she decided to take on one of the stiffest competition cooking shows: “Chopped.”We caught up with Chef Vicky to get the yummy “deets” and see how the Caribbean native’s experiences prepared her for her TV debut.Vicky Colas: “We went 0 to 100 real quick.”If you can’t stand the heat, get out of Chef Vicky Colas’ kitchen.Vicky is a triple threat— She’s a talented chef, the boss at Pro Kitchen Hub, and a professor at FIU.Now she’s adding another title: Contestant on Food Network’s “Chopped.” Vicky Colas: “It was exciting, it was nerve-wracking, you feel all kinds of emotions when you’re competing so it’s because you don’t know what they’re going to give you and when they give it to you, you have to be crea...