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‘Ring of fire’ eclipse wows much of western hemisphere

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:48:04 GMT

First came the darkening skies, then the crescent-shaped shadows on the ground, and finally an eruption of cheers by crowds that gathered Saturday along the narrow path of a rare “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun.It was a spectacular show for millions of people across the Americas as the moon moved into place and the ring formed.There were hoots, hollers and yelps for those with an unfettered view in Albuquerque, where the celestial event coincided with an international balloon fiesta that typically draws tens of thousands of spectators and hundreds of hot air balloon pilots from around the world.They got a double treat, with balloons lifting off during a mass ascension shortly after dawn and then the eclipse just hours later. Some pilots used their propane burners to shoot flames upward in unison as the spectacle unfolded.“It’s very exciting to be here and have the convergence of our love of flying with something very natural like an eclipse,” said Allan Hahn of Aurora, Colorado, w...

Hugo Djeumeni, undefeated Tabor edge St. Sebastian’s

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:48:04 GMT

NEEDHAM — When coach Jeff Moore came to Tabor Academy this offseason, people expected success, but maybe down the road.Maybe the Seawolves are a bit ahead of schedule.Behind a strong running game and big plays in the passing game in the second half, Tabor beat St. Sebastian’s on Saturday, 38-28, to improve to 4-0.St. Sebastian’s drops to 2-2.“Feels great,” Moore said. “The biggest thing is the players. They work really, really hard. They’re very unselfish. They really love each other. It’s an important piece to what we do. I’ve been fortunate. I have a great group of kids. The record last year doesn’t tell justice of the leadership that we have, the camaraderie that we have. All the kids that were already here. They’ve done a phenomenal job of being leaders, as well. So, we’re really fortunate for where we’re at.”Junior running back Hugo Djeumeni rushed for 125 yards and three touchdowns on 26 carries for ...

NWSL Decision Day: San Diego Wave FC takes on Racing Louisville FC

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:48:04 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Decision Day for the National Women's Soccer League takes place Sunday, and San Diego Wave FC will return to the turf at Snapdragon Stadium.Oct. 15, 2023 marks the first-ever "Decision Day" for NWSL. Put simply, the final six matches of the regular season will be battled out all at the same time. This means there are a total of eight teams competing for four remaining playoff spots. Here at home, San Diego Wave FC will host Racing Louisville FC. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. The match coincides with the Wave’s annual fan appreciation day. New mural of San Diego Wave FC’s Abby Dahlkemper unveiled downtown Also known as "Fan Fest," festivities start at 11 a.m. on the northeast lawn outside of Snapdragon Stadium. Wave fans who arrive early can enjoy the following:Women’s College Basketball autographs from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.  Live music from R&B singer Frankie J from noon to 12:30 p.m. Kids soccer activations, including Soccer Dart Board in the Game Zone, presented...

Elderly man rescued from fishing vessel west of Point Loma: US Coast Guard

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:48:04 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- An elderly man in medical distress was rescued from a fishing vessel by air Thursday, west of Point Loma.According to the U.S. Coast Guard (USGC), officials at the San Diego Sector received a call around 1 p.m. reporting a 79-year-old man onboard a boat called "Legend" had lost consciousness and was displaying signs of a heart attack. In response, USGC Air Station San Diego launched an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew to retrieve the passenger that was in medical distress. Officials say the helicopter crew arrived on scene shortly after. Man stabbed in back five times outside Walmart Crews successfully hoisted the patient from the fishing vessel and transported him to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. His current condition is unknown at this time.Coast Guard Sector San Diego personnel respond to a medical emergency aboard a charter fishing vessel Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Courtesy of US Coast Guard)The full rescue can be viewed in this video.USGC's San Diego Sector say...

At least 27 dead with dozens more missing after boat capsizes in northwest Congo

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:48:04 GMT

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A boat capsized in Congo’s northwest killing at least 27 people, and more than 70 others were missing, a senior government official said Saturday as rescuers searched frantically for survivors.The locally made boat capsized late Friday in the city of Mbandaka in Equateur Province as it transported more than 100 passengers along the Congo River to the town of Bolomba, according to Taylor Nganzi, deputy provincial governor.“Already 27 bodies of victims have been removed from the waters (and) transported to the morgue of the general hospital in Mbandaka,” said Nganzi, adding that an investigation to find out the cause of the accident had begun.The New Civil Society of Congo, a local civil society group, said 49 people died in the accident, which it said occurred after an engine failure. “Everything started to sink,” Jean-Pierre Wangela, president of the group, told reporters.The contradictory death tolls, which is common in such incidents in Congo, could not imme...

Ottawa working to get Canadians out of Gaza, announces plan for those in West Bank

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:48:04 GMT

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says the federal government is still working to get Canadians out of the besieged Gaza Strip as the Palestinian territory braces for an expected ground invasion by Israel.Joly also announced a plan to begin evacuating Canadians from the West Bank territory by bus as early as next week.“We’re extremely concerned about the situation in Gaza,” she said at a news conference from Jordan. “Gaza is one of the worst places on Earth to be right now.”The minister said the Israeli government has authorized Canadians’ departure from the territory on the Mediterranean Sea, but that more work needs to be done to secure their passage. About 160 Canadians and their relatives are still in Gaza, she said.An earlier plan to allow foreign nationals to leave the territory via the border crossing with Egypt fell through Saturday. The Israeli Foreign Ministry announced the cancellation of the plan in a message sent to western embass...

Urban Growers Collective awarded $1M federal grant

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:48:04 GMT

CHICAGO — A $1 million federal grant was recently awarded to the Urban Growers Collective, a Black and woman-led nonprofit that was started in Chicago in 2017.The nonprofit, which operates eight farms over 11 acres of land on the South and West sides of Chicago, uses urban agriculture as a method to address inequities and structural racism in communities around the city. According to Development Manager Brandon Lov, the recently awarded USDA Urban and Community Forestry Grant will help the nonprofit incorporate trees into its work. Tom Skilling discusses his decision to retire on WGN Morning News Lov said the nonprofit currently focuses primarily on vegetable and crop production. However now, using the grant money, the nonprofit plans to plant trees, integrate the tees into the food system and share the knowledge with its staff, program participants and the community. According to Lov, the trees will be planted at the nonprofit's South Chicago farm and at its Green ...

Wild’s new fourth line shows early promise

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:48:04 GMT

TORONTO — The Wild’s new fourth line made a nice debut in last Thursday’s 2-0, season-opening victory over Florida, showing coaches and fans a little of what they can bring to the ice this season.The line with wingers Brandon Duhaime and Pat Maroon on either side of center Connor Dewar made its presence felt in both zones, which is exactly what head coach Dean Evason and his staff want to see.Acquired from Tampa Bay for a seventh-round draft pick, Maroon replaces Ryan Reaves, who was on the other side of the ice Saturday when the Wild played the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. An imposing presence who can control the puck, and has won three Stanley Cups in 12 NHL seasons, Maroon seems to be a good fit with the young, speedy forwards.“We went through our scoring chances and they were all over it,” Evason said. “Didn’t result, obviously, in goals, but the opportunities they had, they were all around it.”The offensive chemistry was best displayed in the third period, when Maroon pulle...

High school football: Hudson earns No. 1 seed in playoffs. Here are other Western Wisconsin first-round matchups

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:48:04 GMT

Winner of seven straight and fresh off a Big Rivers Conference crown, Hudson (8-1) earned a No. 1 seed in the Wisconsin Division I playoff bracket unveiled Saturday.The Raiders will meet conference foe Chippewa Falls — which eeked into the playoffs with a 3-4 conference mark — in the first round Friday. Teams need to record a conference mark over .500 in Wisconsin to be guaranteed a playoff spot, but teams coming in under that mark can sneak in to fill out the bracket if needed.Hudson beat Chippewa Falls 13-8 on Sept. 1.The top seed means Hudson would host at least its first three playoff rounds. Four wins are needed to reach the state title game at Camp Randall in Madison.In Division 2, New Richmond (8-1) was given a No. 2 seed and will host Marshfield (4-5) in Round 1. That’s a rematch of a Week 2 game won 31-10 by New Richmond.The winner of that contest will square off in the second round with the winner of another Big Rivers inter-conference showdown between third-seeded M...

Broncos release Frank Clark after being unable to find trade partner

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:48:04 GMT

The Broncos have officially parted ways with outside linebacker Frank Clark.Unable to find a trade partner in recent days, Denver released Clark on Saturday, according the the NFL’s transaction wire.The separation has been in the works for several days. Clark didn’t practice Tuesday or Wednesday with Denver and did not play Thursday against his previous team, Kansas City.The Broncos and Clark agreed to a restructured contract and tried to find a trade partner for him, but instead will now simply release him.Clark, 30, played in just two games for the Broncos after signing a one-year contract with $5.45 million in original guaranteed money in June.Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | Kickin’ It with Kiz: Bad football beating the Broncomania out of NFL’s most loyal fans Denver Broncos | Rockies Journal: Who’ll return to the playoffs first, Broncos or Rox? Denver Broncos | NFL Picks: San Francisco’s stampede continues...