Home

UConn returns home to celebrations, vandalism on campus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:02 GMT

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn coach Dan Hurley let the moment envelope him Tuesday on the 40-mile ride from Bradley International Airport back to campus watching the fans who hung signs from highway overpasses and lined the streets leading into campus. More than 7,000 people gathered inside Gampel Pavilion, Connecticut’s home arena, to greet the team Tuesday afternoon with raucous cheers and standing ovations in a celebration of Monday’s win over San Diego State. It was the program’s fifth NCAA title in the last 24 years — the most of any program in college basketball.“This is a big deal,” Hurley said. “The NCAA Tournament is a big deal. Playing in the Final Four is a big deal. And obviously basketball is a big deal to the people of Connecticut. Men’s and women’s basketball, it’s the pro sports team of the state and you just see the incredible pride that people have in their Huskies.” Junior guard Andre Jackson said he got emotional just looking at t...

Marlins place pitcher Johnny Cueto on IL

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:02 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins placed veteran pitcher Johnny Cueto on the 15-day injured list because of right bicep tightness.Cueto’s debut with the Marlins ended in the second inning after he allowed a three-run homer to Minnesota Twins slugger Joey Gallo on Monday. The 37-year-old Cueto said he had experienced discomfort in his bicep since spring training but attempted to pitch through it. The results of an imaging test Cueto took Tuesday appeared promising, said Marlins manager Skip Schumaker.“Positive stuff with not much inflammation at all in the bicep which was the concern,” Schumaker said. “We just want him to be ready. I think him being built up the right way has been the challenge.”Cueto signed an $8.5 million, one-year free agent deal with Miami in January that includes a club option for 2024.The Marlins also placed infielder Joey Wendle (strained right intercostal) on the 10-day injured list and promoted left-handed pitchers Daniel Castano and Braxton Garrett and infield...

South Carolina’s Brea Beal to enter WNBA draft

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:02 GMT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Brea Beal’s time as South Carolina’s talented defensive stopper is over. The fourth-year senior said Tuesday on social media that she was foregoing a fifth year in college that’s allowed due to COVID-19 and will enter the WNBA draft. Beal is a 6-foot-1 guard from Rock Island, Illinois, who has been a centerpiece of the Gamecocks’ smothering defense. Beal’s teammate, forward Laeticia Amihere, also announced her intention to enter the draft. Beal started 137 of 138 games in her four seasons. She helped the Gamecocks win three Southeastern Conference tournament titles, reach three Final Fours and win the national championship in 2022.Amihere is a 6-4 fourth-year senior who was part of the 2019 recruiting class that was ranked No. 1 in the country. Three-time All-American Aliyah Boston, also among the newcomers with Beal and Amihere four years ago, entered the draft on Saturday and has signed with an agency. South Carolina (36-1) lost ...

La empresa Iberdrola informa que firmó acuerdo de intención para vender al gobierno de México plantas generadoras de energía

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:02 GMT

(CNN Español) — La empresa Iberdrola en México informó este martes que firmó un acuerdo de intención de venta al gobierno de México de varias plantas de generación eléctrica por US$ 6.000 millones.El ABC de la reforma eléctrica de AMLO: qué pasó, qué proponía y cómo fue el proceso antes de su rechazoEn un comunicado enviado a la Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores de México, la empresa de origen español detalla que se trata de 11 plantas de ciclo combinado de gas y un parque eólico terrestre que en combinación generan 8.539 megawatts.El comunicado señala que “la operación está sujeta al acuerdo y a la firma de los contratos definitivos por las partes, así como la obtención de las aprobaciones regulatorias necesarias”.Por su parte, el presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, anunció en su cuenta de Twitter que firmó un “convenio para comprar a Iberdrola 13 plantas de generación eléctrica que formarán parte del patrimonio público”.The-CNN-Wire™ &...

Business Highlights: Chip controls, Credit Suisse investors

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:02 GMT

___US chip controls threaten China’s technology ambitionsBEIJING (AP) — China’s leaders are seething at U.S. efforts to cut off access to technology to make advanced computer chips. They appear to be struggling to figure out how to retaliate without hurting their own ambitions in telecoms, artificial intelligence and other industries. President Xi Jinping’s government sees the chips that are used in everything from phones to kitchen appliances to fighter jets as critical assets in its rivalry with Washington and efforts to gain wealth and global influence. China has its own chip foundries, but they can supply only low-end processors used in autos and appliances. The U.S. government, Japan and the Netherlands have cut off access to chipmaking tools they say might be used to make weapons.___Credit Suisse investors slam failures as chairman apologizesZURICH (AP) — Shareholders of Credit Suisse have upbraided its leadership for years of mismanagement, scandal and obfuscation that sent i...

Muere el legendario actor Andrés García a los 81 años

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:02 GMT

El actor mexicano nacido en República Dominicana, Andrés García, famoso por sus películas y telenovelas, murió este martes a los 81 años tras permanecer varias semanas enfermo.Según informó el medio Milenio, el artista, inmortalizado por su papel de Pedro Navajas, también es recordado por varias polémicas.Andrés García había nacido el 24 de mayo de 1941 en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana. La nacionalidad mexicana la obtuvo cuando sus padres emigraron a México. Adiós a Chabelo: el querido comediante mexicano muere a los 88 años Fallece la actriz mexicana Rebecca Jones a sus 65 años Comenzó a acercarse a la actuación en su adolescencia. En 1966 trabajó en la película “Chanoc”, que le abrió las puertas a su carrera artística.Hizo más de un centenar de películas como “Pedro navajas”, “El macho bionic”. “Tintorera” y “El niño y el Papa”También actuó en varias telenovelas mexicanas como “Mi nombre es coraje”, “El magnate”, “La mujer...

Medina Alert: White Chevy van wanted after hit-and-run

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Police Department is asking you to keep your eyes peeled for a Chevrolet van involved in a crash Tuesday afternoon.According to DPD's Twitter, the hit-and-run crash happened at Park Avenue West and West Globeville Road around 1:20 p.m. ‘Meth-contaminated’ condo in Denver could be yours for $252,000 The crash resulted in serious bodily injury to the occupants of another vehicle.The 2017 white van has blue lettering on the sides that reads Rotech. It has Colorado license plates ROQ644.DPD said the van was last seen traveling southbound on Park Avenue.If you see the van or know where it may be you are asked to call 911 or 720-337-1029.

Spring snow temporarily reducing wildfire danger

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:02 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Snow that blanketed the foothills near Denver Tuesday was a big help after this weekend’s wildfires.The moisture will help slow the number of wildfires we see in the metro and across the state, firefighters say, “Don’t let your guard down.”The Hogback Fire that broke out this past weekend, burning around 44 acres, was near Interstate 70 not far from Red Rocks. Firefighters say the snow is a welcome sight.“It’s a little bit of snow and certainly every little bit helps, but it’s going to get dry and warm again. These one-hour fuels are going to dry out and the fire starts with that and it’s going to be right back to the races,” Jefferson County Fire Management Officer Kenyon Shephard said.One-hour fuels are grasses that take only an hour to dry out before they are ready to burn again. While snow fell in the foothills today, snowpack at higher elevations we are told has been good. How much snow fell where you live on Tuesday? “It helps, and we look at...

What can legally be done with a meth-contaminated home?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A condo in Denver listed for $252,000 isn't move-in ready yet because of methamphetamine contamination. “I haven't looked at other prices in the area, but based on what was happening in there, that seems like a lot," Sarah, a former neighbor in the building where the condo is listed, said. Child sex abuse law challenged before Colorado Supreme Court The condo is located at 985 N. Corona Street in Denver for $252,000. It has one bedroom and one bathroom with 567 square feet. “Due to methamphetamine contamination, it has been tagged by the City & County of Denver. There is an ORDER TO VACATE/ACCESS RESTRICTED/NO TRESSPASSING NOTICE placed on the front door by Denver Public Health & Environment,” the listing said.What can you do with a meth-contaminated property?“It breathes. It’s a living animal," Peter Riley, the president of Crystal Clean Decontamination, said.Riley explained to FOX31 and Channel 2 the steps sellers have to take when dealing with ...

Denver weather: Snow chance Wednesday, warm-up ahead

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay snowy Tuesday night and into Wednesday with temperatures staying well below average. Weather tonight: Snow showersTuesday night will be cold and snowy on the Front Range, with snow showers ending late Tuesday evening. Roads could be slick and slushy in spots, especially in areas west and south of Metro Denver, like the Palmer Divide and into the foothills. Overnight temperatures will fall into the teens on the Front Range. Weather tomorrow: Spotty snow showersWednesday will start dry on the Front Range, but a 20% chance for spotty snow showers will develop in the afternoon. High temperatures in Denver will hit the low 40s. The Denver metro area will see up to an additional inch of snow Tuesday night through Wednesday. The foothills and Palmer Divide will see up to 3 inches, with up to 5 in the mountains. Looking ahead: Warm, dry weekend Temperatures will heat up to the 50s on Thursday with sunshine and dry conditions. How much snow fell ...