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US Navy helicopters fire at Yemen’s Houthi rebels and kill several in latest Red Sea shipping attack

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. military said Sunday that its forces opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing several of them in an escalation of the maritime conflict linked to the war in Gaza.In a series of statements, the U.S. Central Command said the crew of the USS Gravely destroyer first shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired at the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou late Saturday, after the vessel reported getting hit by a missile earlier that evening as it sailed through the Southern Red Sea. Four small boats then attacked the same cargo ship with small arms fire early Sunday and rebels tried to board the vessel, the U.S. Navy said. Next, the USS Gravely and helicopters from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier responded to the Maersk Hangzhou’s distress call and issued verbal warnings to the attackers, who responded by firing on the helicopters.“The U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire in self-defense,” sinking thre...

No. 20 Iowa’s defense braces for challenge of facing No. 25 Tennessee’s tempo offense in Citrus Bowl

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

Cheez-It Citrus Bowl: No. 20 Iowa (10-3) vs. No. 25 Tennessee (8-4), Jan. 1, 1 p.m. EST (ABC)FanDuel Sportsbook Line: Tennessee by 5 1/2Series Record: Tennessee leads 2-1WHAT’S AT STAKEIowa looks to finish with 11 wins for only the the fourth time in program history. The Hawkeyes are also aiming for their fifth bowl win in their past six appearances. Tennessee features a high-scoring offense and wants to complete another strong season with the Volunteers’ seventh bowl win in their past eight appearances.KEY MATCHUPTennessee’s tempo offense vs. Iowa’s defensive line: This game is truly a clash of styles. Coach Josh Heupel’s offense with the Volunteers is predicated on the ability to get as many plays in as possible and to operate without huddling. Tennessee ran 70.7 plays per game, ranking 43rd in the nation in that category. The Volunteers were 17th in total offense, averaging 453.5 yards per game, and 37th in scoring at 31.5 points per game. Iowa comes...

Giants first-round draft pick Deonte Banks won’t play against Rams because of shoulder injury

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks is inactive and will not play against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday because of a shoulder injury. The first-round draft pick had started every game this season. He was hurt in the second half of Monday’s loss to the Eagles in Philadelphia. His two interceptions are tied for the team lead. He had been listed as questionable after practicing on a limited basis this week.Rams receiver Puka Nacua was active for the game after being listed as questionable on Friday with a hip injury. ___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflSource

Djokovic leads Serbia to a 2-1 victory over China on his return to Perth. US also wins in United Cup

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — Making a triumphant return to Perth after a decade, Novak Djokovic led Serbia to a 2-1 win over China at the United Cup on Sunday.Djokovic, playing in the western Australia city for the first time since the 2013 Hopman Cup, beat Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 6-2 and then teamed up with Olga Danilovic to clinch the decisive mixed doubles 6-4, 1-6, 10-6 against Zheng Quinwen and Zhang in the Group E match.Zheng, who beat reigning Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in her opening United Cup match, had leveled the match 1-1 when she outplayed Danilovic 6-4, 6-2.Djokovic needed just 74 minutes to beat Zhang as he converted three of the seven break points.“It’s great to be back in Perth,” Djokovic said afterward. “New Year’s in a few hours so I really appreciate you coming to hopefully celebrate New Year’s Eve with us here on the court. It’s been 10 years since I’ve been in Perth, and this arena is definitely one of the nicest, from inside and outside, that I’ve played in.”Djokovic...

Desastres naturales, política y música: las 10 noticias que marcaron a México este 2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO – México vivió un 2023 marcado por la carrera presidencial de cara a las elecciones de junio de 2024 y las tensiones y acuerdos con el Gobierno de Estados Unidos en temas como el fentanilo y el flujo migratorio. Pero también atestiguó el éxito del artista Peso Pluma a nivel mundial y el paso del devastador huracán Otis en la ciudad de Acapulco, en la costa pacífica.Estas son las 10 noticias que marcaron el país durante el 2023 1. MÉXICO TENDRÁ PRESIDENTAEn 2023 fue elegida Claudia Sheinbaum, exjefa de Gobierno de la capital mexicana, como precandidata del oficialismo a las elecciones del 2 junio de 2024. La que siempre fue mencionada como favorita del presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador competirá con Xóchitl Gálvez, la candidata del opositor Frente Amplio por México.A pesar de que están por definirse más aspirantes, ellas encabezan las encuestas, por lo que el país tendrá muy probablemente su primera mujer presidenta, algo muy relevante, según consideraron ...

Bills pass rusher Von Miller inactive against Patriots

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills edge rusher Von Miller was listed as inactive for Buffalo’s game against New England on Sunday in the latest setback for a player underperforming on the field and facing legal issues off it.This marks the first game Miller will miss since appearing in 11 straight after being activated off the physically unable to perform list. The 34-year-old had been sidelined since requiring surgery for several injuries to his right knee about 13 months ago.The NFL’s active leader in sacks acknowledged this week that he is still being slowed by the injury. He’s been credited with three tackles and three quarterback hits in 11 games.Miller is also facing allegations of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend after turning himself in to police in suburban Dallas on Nov. 30. Miller denied the allegations by calling them “100 percent false” and “blown out of proportion” in speaking publicly on Thursday for the first time being arrested.Miller being listed inactive coincides ...

BSO searching for missing 81-year-old woman with dementia last seen in Tamarac

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit is seeking the public’s help to locate an 81-year-old woman missing from Tamarac. Detectives report that Linda Self was last seen Saturday at around 9 a.m., near the 10800 block of West Clairmont Circle. Self is about 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs around 120 pounds. She has brown hair and green eyes and was last seen wearing a blue and white striped blouse and dark pants. According to her family, she suffers from dementia.Anyone with information on her whereabouts should contact BSO Detective Chris Blankenship at 954-321-4268 or the BSO non-emergency number 954-764-HELP (4357).

Maine official targeted by swatting call

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

A fake emergency call to police resulted in officers responding Friday night to the home of Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows just a day after she removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot under the Constitution’s insurrection clause.She becomes the latest elected politician to become a target of swatting, which involves making a phone call to emergency services with the intent that a large first responder presence, including SWAT teams, will show up at a residence.Bellows was not home when the swatting call was made, and responding officers found nothing suspicious.Suspects in swatting cases are being arrested and charged as states contemplate stronger penalties.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu was targeted by a swatting call on Christmas day. Police recognized the address and a detail officer confirmed there was nothing amiss.Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was the target of a swatting attempt at her Georgia residence,...

Massachusetts politics could have a rollercoaster 2024 as Beacon Hill buckles up for the ride

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

If 2023 is any sort of guide to what will play out on Beacon Hill this year, it’s clear that politicians will have to buckle up for a potential financial rollercoaster with no clear exit path.From fragile state revenues to finding a way to prepare for a more than $900 million bill for shelters in Massachusetts, taxpayers, lawmakers, and lobbyists are likely gearing up for a 2024 filled with difficult decisions and easy answers that are few and far between.Expect the opening salvos of the year to focus on fiscal 2025 as Gov. Maura Healey outlines and eventually files her state budget proposal.With tax collections this fiscal year continuing to come in below expectations, many will be watching to see how Healey shapes her financial plan, including whether state spending will remain flat, grow, or shrink.Alongside the main budget, Healey has pledged to file early this year a standalone spending bill that attempts to address the emergency shelter system’s $224 million budget gap by usin...

Prosecutors: No need for another trial of crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

NEW YORK — A second trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried on charges not in the cryptocurrency fraud case presented to a jury that convicted him in November is not necessary, prosecutors told a judge.Prosecutors told U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan in a letter Friday that evidence at a second trial would duplicate evidence already shown to a jury. They also said it would ignore the “strong public interest in a prompt resolution” of the case, particularly because victims would not benefit from forfeiture or restitution orders if sentencing is delayed.They said the judge can consider the evidence that would be used at a second trial when he sentences Bankman-Fried on March 28 for defrauding customers and investors of at least $10 billion.Bankman-Fried, 31, who has been incarcerated since several weeks before his trial, was convicted in early November of seven counts, including wire fraud, wire fraud conspiracy and three conspiracy charges. He could face decades in pri...