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New Zealand discipline poor again as Rugby World Cup pools streak ends

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:14 GMT

PARIS (AP) — New Zealand’s great streak in Rugby World Cup pools is over.The All Blacks lost for the first time in 32 pool matches played, going back 36 years, when they fell to France 27-13 on the opening night of the Rugby World Cup on Friday.The uber-hyped match gave the tournament a brilliant liftoff but it doesn’t change much in the long run. France and New Zealand are expected to run through the rest of Pool A for probable quarterfinal clashes with No. 1-ranked Ireland or No. 2 South Africa.But the pool defeat was yet another unprecedented and unwanted piece of history suffered by New Zealand in this World Cup cycle. If the endgame is a record-extending fourth World Cup title then it will brush off the pool loss, but to that end the All Blacks still need to be a lot more physical and disciplined, issues that plagued them in a record loss to the Springboks two weeks ago.New Zealand enjoyed stunning starts to both halves at Stade de France. Mark Telea scored after 93...

New Mexico governor suspends open and concealed carry of guns in Albuquerque

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:14 GMT

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday issued an emergency order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque and the surrounding county for at least 30 days in the midst of a spate of gun violence.The Democratic governor said she is expecting legal challenges but felt compelled to act in response to gun deaths, including the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy outside a minor league baseball stadium this week. United jet engine broke up over Denver after inadequate inspections: NTSB report The firearms suspension is tied to a threshold for violent crime rates that only the Albuquerque area currently meets. Police and licensed security guards are exempt from the temporary ban.The order calls for “civil administrative penalties availably by law" that include a fine of up to $5,000, said Caroline Sweeney, a spokeswoman for the governor.People with concealed carry permits are still allowed transport guns to some private location...

2023 St. Jude Dream Home early-bird special ends Friday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:14 GMT

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (KDVR) — Tickets are flying like leaves off a tree for the 2023 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. The brand-new dream home dwelling is located in the upscale Reunion neighborhood in Commerce City and is built by Oakwood Homes.“It’s one of our major fundraising events and it truly helps us continue our life-saving mission," said Brenda Orbe, with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.The 3,300-square-foot, four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath abode sports stainless steel appliances with a fully finished basement. The front and backyard are fully landscaped. Love of hunting keeps best friends in the Colorado wilderness The home was both built and donated by Oakwood Homes.“Oakwood Homes is very instrumental to the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway because they contribute to our life-saving mission by being a zero-hero, meaning that St. Jude will never have to pay a penny when it comes down to building the home," Orbe said.St. Jude Dream Home: Early-bird special ends Sept. ...

Colorado likely to see nearly $40 million from home openers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado's big weekend of football is bringing the Centennial State lots of attention, but experts say it will likely bring Colorado lots of dollars too, expecting the state to bring in millions from football fans.The energy surrounding the Colorado Buffaloes and the Denver Broncos this opening weekend is undeniable. Economists believe fans of both teams are ready to break out their wallets.“Our Buffs and Nebraska, then the Denver Broncos and the hated Raiders. That kind of energy, that kind of excitement also brings with it a really significant economic impact to our region," said J.J. Ament, CEO of the Denver Metro Area Chamber of Commerce.Ament said economists expect almost $40 million in economic activity from the two games.FILE - An unidentified cheerleader carries the school flag across the end zone to mark a Colorado touchdown in the third quarter in Colorado's 31-28 overtime victory over Colorado State in an NCAA college football game in Denver, Sept. 1, 2007...

Search underway for 14-year-old boy reported missing from Miami’s Model City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:14 GMT

Police seek the public’s help in their search for a 14-year-old boy who was reported missing from Miami.According to City of Miami Police, Jose Bolanos was last seen on Friday in an unspecified part of the Model City area.The teen stands 5 feet, 9 inches tall, weighs around 127 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes.He was last seen wearing a yellow shirt and khaki pants.Officials urge anyone with information on Bolanos’ whereabouts to call Miami Police at 305-603-6300 or 305-579-6111.

Guitarist Joe Satriani’s out-of-this-world artwork on display at Wentworth Gallery locations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:14 GMT

Some people make art with an instrument in their hands. Others use a paint brush. Joe Satriani can do both. The guitarist is in town this weekend to display his talents, which are truly out of this world.Joe Satriani’s known for his incredible guitar playing, but now he’s showing off a different kind of art at Wentworth Gallery in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.Joe Satriani: “These are my paintings. Can you believe it? I mean, wow.”The master shredder created visual art long before he ever picked up a guitar.Joe Satriani: “So there was art materials in the house as I was growing up. My brother and I were forced into drawing and painting just to keep us out of trouble, and I just kept doing it.”It took a while for him to put his ideas down on any kind of canvas.Joe Satriani: “I started doing guitar picks, CD covers, merchandising, T-shirts, and so, it’s been about eight years now of just really working hard to transfer all that...

Storms across Massachusetts damage homes, cars, power lines as region remains under Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:14 GMT

Storms rolled through much of southern New England Friday afternoon, bringing down trees and utility poles while knocking out power for thousands of people.As of 8:45 p.m., some 54,000 customers were without power across the Bay State alone, according to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency’s outage map.Around 79 percent of Andover, totaling more than 11,500 customers, is out of power, and North Andover, Lawrence and Acton are all experiencing significant outages as of 9 p.m.Much of central and western Massachusetts remained under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11 p.m., with Middlesex, Essex, Worcester, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties all a part of the watch.In terms of damage, scenes across the region included one in Andover where crews were responding to report of a tree that splintered and fell onto a vehicle. In Maynard, strong winds knocked down trees and electrical poles while in Tewksbury, a tree was completely uprooted and ripped up a sidewalk.Thi...

Vigil celebrates life of Worcester teen who died after reportedly participating in internet challenge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:14 GMT

Nearly 100 people in Worcester gathered for a vigil Friday night honoring the memory of 14-year-old Harris Wolobah.“We gather with a family of course that mourns with a very very heavy heart,” the pastor at the vigil said.The teen died a week ago after those close to the family said he was dared to participate in an internet craze called “The One Chip Challenge.” He ate a spicy chip and got sick. Police said he stopped breathing at his home hours later.“I can’t make sense of it,” a family member said. “I don’t know that any of us can but what we can do is keep Harris’s spirit alive in our hearts and our actions.”“A light as bright as Harris can never be truly extinguished,” she said.The company behind the challenge has since pulled the produce from shelves. The results of Wolobah’s autopsy have not been made public. “Let’s continue warning our youth about the troubling things that are out there. This could’ve been any of our children,” said someone close to Harrisat ...

Michael Kopech is headed back to the Chicago White Sox bullpen — but he’ll return to the rotation in 2024: ‘He’s a starter’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:14 GMT

Saturday would have been Michael Kopech’s turn in the rotation. Instead, he’s headed back to the bullpen.The Chicago White Sox announced the decision ahead of Friday’s 6-0 victory in the series opener against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.Kopech said he looks at the move as an “opportunity to work on some things mentally and physically.”“I’ve gone down there before,” Kopech said before the game. “I know that it’s a little different preparing to come into that game than it is as a starter. But you don’t have a whole lot of time to think or overthink.“It’s more get out there and get after it type of thing. We think that will serve me well at this point. It’s an opportunity I’m trying my best to embrace. I’ve done it before so it’s not completely new, but it is something I haven’t done in a couple of years. So I’m looking forward to that.”The Sox got a solid out...

Column: Winds of change factor into the Chicago Cubs’ 1-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:14 GMT

Nico Hoerner grabbed hold of a 94-mph fastball in the first inning of Friday’s Chicago Cubs-Arizona Diamondbacks game and launched it toward the left-field bleachers at Wrigley Field.A crowd of 31,846 got on its feet in anticipation of a ”Whoomp! There it is!” moment.But Diamondbacks left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. settled in front of the ivy-covered wall and watched a 12-mph wind blowing in from the north put the ball back in play, then made a routine catch on the warning track.Whoomp, there it wasn’t.Summer’s unofficial end traditionally turns Wrigley into a pitcher’s park in September, and Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen made the place his home in a complete game, 1-0 win against the Cubs.“I definitely thought it had a chance off the bat,” Hoerner said. “But obviously with the wind blowing in, and (it being) a higher-hit ball that was hit well but not crushed. … So yeah, it’s part of playing here.”Gallen (15-7) ...