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Battle of NL disappointments kicks off as suddenly surging Mets take on Padres in Wild Card rematch

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:04 GMT

SAN DIEGO — The Mets and the San Diego Padres were supposed to be two baseball behemoths this year. They spent the money their billionaire owners deemed necessary to win and assembled star-studded rosters.Yet halfway through the season, the two teams that squared off in the NL Wild Card series last fall have identical 41-46 records and are second-to-last in their respective divisions. This wasn’t what either of these teams expected when they started the season.But the Mets arrived in San Diego this weekend with reasons for optimism after a three-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks that extended their winning streak to five games, which matched their season-high mark.“I’m just happy for the players,” said manager Buck Showalter. “They beat themselves up a lot. But we’re trying to end the break on a good note. Now we’ve got to move on against a really good pitcher tomorrow.”Francisco Lindor and Francisco Alvarez have been extra-...

1 dead in three-vehicle East County crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:04 GMT

RANCHO SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- One person died in a crash Friday in the Rancho San Diego area, authorities said.The three-vehicle collision occurred around 4:35 p.m. at Cuyamaca College Drive West and Jamacha Road, according to California Highway Patrol.Authorities say a black Honda Civic ran a red light, causing the vehicle to crash into a Tesla and Nissan. Shark advisory posted at Carlsbad beach In the Nissan, the rear passenger died at the scene, the driver suffered unknown injuries and the front passenger was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, CHP said. FOX 5 spoke to the sons of the man who died in the crash and they confirmed their dad, in his 80s, was the rear passenger of the black Nissan.The driver of the Honda Civic was seriously injured while the driver of the Tesla suffered minor injuries, per law enforcement.As of 5:20 p.m., all lanes on eastbound state Route 54 and Cuyamaca College Drive have been blocked due to the crash, the California Department of Transpor...

No walks, season-high strikeout tally as Alek Manoah makes his Blue Jays return

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:04 GMT

When Alek Manoah last pitched in the MLB, he was sporting a 6.36 ERA and lasted just a third of an inning after allowing six runs in that span. He was optioned to the Florida Complex League shortly after.On Friday, in Manoah’s much-anticipated return to the majors against the Detroit Tigers, his game was significantly improved. Allowing only one run across six innings, Manoah did not walk a batter and struck out a season-high eight as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tigers 12-2 for their fourth straight victory. Over his 91 pitches, 61 were strikes and he allowed just five hits.Alek Manoah's night is done: 6 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 Ks He threw 61 of 94 pitches for strikes, averaged 92.7 mph with his four-seam fastball, looked more comfortable in his delivery & had some swagger on the mound. Still stuff to work on, but a very strong return #BlueJays— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) July 8, 2023While this might not be an indication that the 25-year-old is com...

California utility pays $22 million to settle federal claims over 2016 wildfire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:04 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California Edison and two other companies have paid $22 million to settle U.S. government claims that they caused a 2016 wildfire that burned thousands of acres of national forest, it was announced Friday.The money covers damage from the Rey Fire as well as the costs of fighting the blaze, which was sparked by a fallen Edison power line, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.“This settlement will compensate the public for the expense of fighting the Rey Fire and restoring these federal lands that are enjoyed by all Americans,” First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph T. McNally said in a statement. The companies agreed to pay without admitting wrongdoing or fault, according to the DOJ.The Aug. 18, 2016, fire north of Santa Barbara burned more than 50 square miles (129 square kilometers) of land, much of it in Los Padres National Forest.The government said the fire began when a tree fell onto Edison power lines and communications lines owned by Frontier Com...

Investigator with a metro Atlanta prosecutor’s office shot in car by other motorist, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:04 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — An investigator with a metro Atlanta county prosecutor’s office was shot and wounded by another motorist while driving Friday evening, police said, and a widespread search was launched for the suspect using helicopters, canines and road patrols. Initial information indicated the investigator with the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office was not on duty at the time and a motive for the shooting was not yet known, Sgt. Michele Pihera, a county police spokeswoman, said.The investigator was apparently shot in the leg at an intersection shortly after 6 p.m., but he was talking with authorities at a hospital and his life was not in danger, Pihera said at a news briefing. Investigators didn’t know whether it may have been “a road rage incident” or he may have been deliberately targeted or shot for some other reason, Pihera said. There were no “overt signs” or markings on the car to suggest he was an employee of the District Attorney’s office, she added.“It doesn’...

Conservatives say parties reach agreement on terms for foreign interference inquiry

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:04 GMT

OTTAWA, Ill. — The Conservatives say all parties agreed tonight on the scope for a public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada.The agreement appears to break the impasse between the governing Liberals and the Conservatives about how to proceed with negotiations to establish a probe into efforts of foreign governments to interfere in Canada’s elections and governance.Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc was dispatched in June to work with the other parties on a path forward after foreign interference special rapporteur David Johnston resigned.Johnston’s initial investigation and recommendation against holding a public inquiry angered opposition parties and the Conservatives accused him of bias in favour of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.The talks seemed close in late June, but the Liberals insisted all parties had to agree on the terms of reference and the name of the commissioner before announcing an inquiry while the Conservatives were adamant an inq...

Review of Guatemala’s vote appears to largely uphold results from June 25 presidential election

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:04 GMT

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — A court-ordered review of Guatemala’s June 25 presidential election that included a second look at dozens of precinct tally sheets appears to have upheld the original vote totals, an electoral official said Friday.If candidates Sandra Torres and upstart Bernardo Arévalo remain the two highest vote-getters in the re-examination, it will boost the likelihood that their one-two finish in the first round will stand and that the two candidates will head to a run-off election Aug. 20. Asked about the vote tally review during a news conference Friday, Magistrate Gabriel Aguilera of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal praised the precinct panels of regular citizens responsible for tallying votes and told them not to be discouraged by critics of their work.“In an exercise of civic responsibility, they watched over the vote of each Guatemalan and with the results of the second hearings … they confirm the June 25 results,” Aguilera said. “This has to be emphasized and su...

A gas platform explosion off Mexico kills 2 workers, injures 6 and leaves 1 missing, officials say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:04 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — An explosion and fire destroyed an offshore gas platform in the Gulf of Mexico early Friday, while two workers died, six were injured and one was missing, officials said. The state-owned oil company, Petroleos Mexicanos, said the disaster happened on the Nohoch gas transfer platform that it operates. It said the dead and missing workers were employed by a subcontractor. It did not specify who the six injured worked for.The company’s statement said seven ships evacuated a total of 321 workers from the platform. Photos distributed by the company showed several fire boats pumping streams of water onto the still-smoking platform.Octavio Romero, director of Petroleos Mexicanos, said that the platform “was totally destroyed,” but that several other nearby, linked platforms did not catch fire.There appeared to be little risk of an oil spill, though it was unclear whether the accident might force the company to increase flaring of gas, a process of burning excess ga...

APA! waives adoption fees at Town Lake location through July 12

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:04 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Pets Alive! is having a "heat waive" adoption special for all pets at its Town Lake Center location.Adoption fees for all pets at the location will be waived through July 12. APA!'s "heat waive" special runs through July 12. (Photo courtesy: Austin Pets Alive!)The shelter said in a release it has dogs of all ages, sizes and breeds, and cats of all colors, ages and temperaments. There are also several puppies waiting for homes in the Parvo Puppy ICU. “These puppies are healthy and ready to be adopted,” said Fathom Woods, the Parvo ICU Manager at APA!. “But we don't have enough kennel space available, so they have to stay in our ICU until space clears up. This young age is crucial for them to socialize and train, so we would love for them to find homes instead of staying at the shelter.”Adoptable pets can be previewed online. APA!'s Town Lake Center shelter is open is open daily from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and located at 1156 W. Cesar Chavez St.

Tanglewood introduces Boston Symphony Orchestra

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:04 GMT

LENNOX, MA (NEWS10)- It's opening night for the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood in Massachusetts. Nestled in the Berkshire hills, Tanglewood has been around since 1937. The concert venue is the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. On Friday night, they took the stage.Music Director, Andris Nelsons, leading a fantastic program that centers on Tchaikovsky's fourth symphony, which is one of the great pieces of the repertoire.Some folks have been coming here for decades.“There is nothing more exciting than opening night at Tanglewood because what it says is summer is here,” said Lew Blaustein. Others coming from Connecticut enjoying the sights and food.“This is our very first time at Tanglewood. The surroundings are beautiful, were celebrating birthdays. It’s a beautiful atmosphere,” said two Connecticut residents. Nick Duffin, customer service manager at the main gate, says Tanglewood is much more than just a music festival. They have yoga Saturdays, activities for the...