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Alexandrova and Kudermetova set up all-Russian women’s final on Den Bosch grass

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:10 GMT

DEN BOSCH, Netherlands (AP) — Ekaterina Alexandrova will defend her Libema Open title against fellow Russian and top seed Veronika Kudermetova after both reached the final on Saturday without dropping a set all week.The No. 4-seeded Alexandrova defeated No. 7 Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus 6-1, 7-6 (1) by taking her break point chances, three of five. She denied all five for Sasnovich, who was playing her first semifinal of the year and first ever on grass.Alexandrova will be playing for her fourth WTA singles title on Sunday. She beat Kudermetova in the semifinals here last year en route to the title.Kudermetova, a tournament top seed for the first time, knocked out unseeded Viktoria Hruncakova of Slovakia 6-3, 6-2.Hruncakova couldn’t convert all six of her break chances, while Kudermetova took four of her five to make the difference.Kudermetova won her only WTA singles title in 2021 at Charleston and has lost three finals since then, all of them last year. She’s rank...

IndyCar champ Will Power shoves Scott Dixon after crash during practice for Road America

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:10 GMT

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Reigning IndyCar champion Will Power shoved Scott Dixon after the two were involved in a crash on Saturday that severely damaged both cars during practice at Road America.Dixon, the six-time IndyCar champion, had spun on course and re-entered the track ahead of Romain Grosjean and Power. Dixon allowed enough room for Grosjean to get by, but as Power approached the gap closed and Power couldn’t avoid hitting Dixon.The two cars spun off course and Power slammed into a concrete wall. Both cars were extremely damaged, with only three hours to rebuild them ahead of qualifying.Power then got out of his car, exchanged words with Dixon and shoved him in the chest. Power later kicked the air in frustration.“Scott moved abruptly and I was coming,” Power said. “It’s a very unfortunate incident. Nothing I could really do there. Didn’t expect him to move. Such a pity. I felt like we had a pretty good car. We’ll rebuild it and see what happens.”Dixon acknowledged h...

Muere la anciana que había “revivido” dentro de su ataúd en Ecuador

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:10 GMT

La mujer ecuatoriana de 76 años que revivió en su propio velorio ha fallecido luego de siete días de estar en cuidados intensivos tras un primer diagnóstico de muerte erróneo que investigan las autoridades de salud.Gilberto Barbera Montoya, hijo de la anciana, confirmó el deceso el sábado a The Associated Press. El caso llamó la atención dentro y fuera del país andino.Barbera Montoya dijo que los médicos del hospital estatal adonde estaba internada su madre le habían advertido que “no tenía ya remedio. Murió a las cinco de la tarde” del viernes, agregó.El Ministerio de Salud ratificó en un comunicado que la anciana Bella Montoya falleció luego de estar una semana en cuidados intensivos por un accidente cerebrovascular isquémico. Anciana declarada muerta “revive” durante su velorio tras golpear ataúd En video: el momento en que anciana “revive” de la muerte durante su velorio DESPERTÓ CINCO HORAS DESPÚESLa entidad de salud aseguró ...

Man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being shot while driving, police said

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A man was shot while he was driving on Friday night, according to Aurora Police Department.Detectives are investigating the shooting that happened in the area of 11th Avenue and Scranton Street in Aurora, where police said in a tweet that a man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Denver violent crime still rising in first half of 2023 Officers responded to the call at approximately 9:47 p.m. when they said family members called Aurora 911 saying someone was shot.Police said they did not know what led up to the shooting, but the victim was expected to survive as of Saturday morning.Police said the victim reported that he was driving when he was shot and could not provide any suspect information. They are asking for anyone who may have any information related to the incident to notify Crime Stoppers or report it to police.

Police looking to identify suspect who stole dump truck, trailer in Allston

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:10 GMT

The police are seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect who stole a dump truck with a trailer in Allston last weekend.The vehicle was stolen on Everett Street on Sunday, June 11, and then recovered at Wegmans in Westwood.https://twitter.com/bostonpolice/status/1670119943067561985?s=20The police released images of a suspect with facial hair wearing an Under Armour gray ball cap. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police at 617-343-4256.

North County man killed in crash; teen arrested on suspicion of DUI

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:10 GMT

ESCONDIDO, Calif. -- An Encinitas man was killed in a rear-end collision Friday night near Lake Hodges, authorities said.According to the Escondido Police Department, officers reported that a white Dodge Charger nearly collided head-on into them as they responded to complaints about a party in a neighborhood north of Kit Carson Park around 10:45 p.m. 5 sailors injured at Naval Base Point Loma A short time later, EPD says another officer spotted the Charger traveling at a high rate of speed south on Via Ranch Parkway toward Interstate 15. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but police say the driver ran a red light and accelerated to over 100 mph in a suspected attempt to flee. According to authorities, a crash then occurred on Via Rancho Parkway near Lomas Serenas Drive. EPD says the driver of the Charger, a 17-year-old boy, rear-ended the 60-year-old man's vehicle at a high rate of speed. Firefighters had to extricate the victim from the wreckage, police said. He was taken...

VIDEO: Wattled jacana chicks nestle under their father’s wing at San Diego Zoo 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:10 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A father with feathers displayed his nurturing side at the San Diego Zoo, just ahead of Father's Day.Video shows young wattled jacana chicks, with their long legs and incredibly long toes, find safety while nestling under their father’s wings.For this species, it's the father who takes on parenting responsibilities once the mother has laid a clutch of eggs, zoo officials explained. How to get discounted San Diego County Fair tickets, parking and other deals His first role is egg protector. The father of the wattled jacana chicks keep the eggs dry and warm by incubating them. Once hatched, these long-toed chicks can miraculously walk, swim and dive just a few hours after they break free from their shells. From that moment, their father teaches them how to forage right away. After a busy foraging session, the chicks look their father as a safe haven for resting. As seen in the video above, the young birds nestle under his wings. According to zoo officials, the watt...

Dolce & Gabbana, Neill Barrett show timeless collections during Milan Fashion Week menswear shows

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:10 GMT

MILAN (AP) — Menswear is looking for post-pandemic footing during Milan Fashion Week, landing somewhere between resort, adventurer and tailoring.Dolce & Gabbana offered an interpretation of quiet luxury, reinventing masculine silhouettes with feminine tailoring tricks. Neill Barrett dipped into the archives for crisp, uniform looks that are timeless. MSGM offered adventure with an off-road collection inspired by African travels.On the tailoring side, Ralph Lauren showed its high-end Purple line in its patrician Milan villa, focusing on made-in-Italy detailing for everyday luxury, including burnished footwear, unconstructed cotton-linen blend jackets, and chunky Fair Isle knitwear. Margherita Maccapani Missoni chose the menswear shows to unveil her new brand, using her paternal Maccapani family name instead of the more familiar Missoni from mother Angela. Her women-focused Maccapani brand features easy to wear, form fitting clothes meant to accompany women throughout their day — ...

Nikki Haley’s husband begins Africa deployment as she campaigns for 2024 GOP nomination

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:10 GMT

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley’s husband deployed Saturday for a yearlong stint in Africa with the South Carolina Army National Guard, a mission that will encompass most of the remainder of her campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.“He’s always been my rock,” she said after a deployment ceremony for about 200 soldiers at The Citadel, a military college in Charleston. “We have both lived a life of service, and so when he goes off to deploy, my support is completely with him. If I happen to be running for president, his support is completely with me. … We will continue to stay in touch as best we can.”Maj. Michael Haley is being deployed as a staff officer with the 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, which the National Guard says is providing support in the Horn of Africa.The United Nations, where Nikki Haley served as Donald Trump’s ambassador for two years, says that region is facing the worst drought in 40 years, with more than 43.3 million...

WestJet to shut down Sunwing Airlines, merge it with mainline business

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:10 GMT

WestJet is planning to wind down Sunwing Airlines, integrating the low-cost carrier into its mainline business within two years as part of a plan to streamline operations.In an internal memo obtained by The Canadian Press, Sunwing Airlines president Len Corrado says the change will unlock growth opportunities for the 18-year-old company as well as its employees.The decision comes barely a week after WestJet opted to fold budget subsidiary Swoop’s operations under its flagship banner as well.Both moves magnify the major consolidation of the Canadian aviation market that followed WestJet’s acquisition of Sunwing’s main airline and vacation divisions last month.The memo gave no indication that Sunwing Vacations would also shut down, suggesting that WestJet planes could be flying Sunwing tour package customers to their destinations.Last week, WestJet announced it would fold Swoop into its main business by late October as the country’s second-biggest airline recal...