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Stoppage-time goal keeps Angel City in the playoff hunt with 2-1 win over the Dash

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:10:47 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Savannah McCaskill scored the game-winner in stoppage time and Angel City stayed alive for the playoffs with a 2-1 victory over the Houston Dash in the National Women’s Soccer League on Sunday. Andressa scored for the Dash in the 44th minute with a shot from the top of the box that went through Jun Endo’s legs and into the goal. It was her first NWSL goal. Alyssa Thompson came into the game as a substitute and moments later outmaneuvered Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell for a goal in the 68th minute to pull Angel City even. McCaskill got the game winner about a minute into stoppage time. Angel City (7-7-7) faced elimination from the playoffs with the loss but instead moved into eighth in the standings. Houston (6-7-8) dropped to 10th with the loss. The San Diego Wave and the Portland Thorns are the only two NWSL teams to clinch playoff berths, with four spots still undecided. The Kansas City Current and the Chicago Red Stars have been eliminated. With the pla...

Gobierno de Colombia y una facción de las disidencias de las FARC anuncian cese al fuego bilateral

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:10:47 GMT

(CNN Español) — El gobierno de Colombia y el Estado Mayor Central FARC- EP anunciaron que acordaron un cese al fuego que comenzará a regir a partir de este domingo.La confirmación se produjo en el marco de la instalación de una mesa formal de diálogo entre las partes en la localidad de Tibú, departamento de Norte de Santander, en el noreste de Colombia, frontera con Venezuela.Después de 26 años de búsqueda, entregan los restos de una joven reclutada por las FARCEl acto, que estaba programado para comenzar a las 8 de la mañana de este domingo, tuvo un retraso de varias horas en medio de tensiones por la falta de acuerdo entre los delegados del Gobierno del presidente Gustavo Petro y la principal disidencia de las FARC.Según las bases del acuerdo, el próximo 16 de octubre el gobierno debe expedir un decreto definitivo de cese del fuego, aunque desde la medianoche de este domingo se suspenden las operaciones ofensivas.Esta es la segunda vez que el gobierno intenta concertar un al...

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs outlast Vikings 27-20; Travis Kelce catches TD pass after hurting ankle

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:10:47 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes in the third quarter, one to Travis Kelce after the All-Pro tight end briefly left the game with an ankle injury, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-20 on Sunday.Mahomes went 31 for 41 for 281 yards and no turnovers in his most efficient performance of the season for the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs (4-1), who once again won while not at their best.“There’s a lot of young guys out there, and we’re going to keep everybody moving and going in the right direction,” said Mahomes, who completed passes to 10 different receivers. “I think by the end of the year we’re going to be dangerous, because you’re not going to know who’s going to get those opportunities throughout the game.”Kirk Cousins threw for scores to Jordan Addison and Alexander Mattison for the Vikings (1-4). They had two chances at the tying touchdown in the final five minutes, but a late hamstring injury...

Impacts of war in Israel reaching Colorado

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:10:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The war that is unfolding in the Middle East has far-reaching impacts, including here in Colorado. A Colorado Jewish group was in Israel when the conflicts started. Hamas surprise attack stuns Israel, leaves hundreds dead in fighting, retaliation Dr. Dan Leshem, director of the Colorado Jewish Community Relations Council, told FOX31 that about eight Coloradans landed in Tel Aviv, Israel before the conflict began.Dr. Leshem said he does not know if there have been any casualties among those Coloradans, but they are working on getting flights back as soon as they can. On Saturday, the same day the conflicts started, a group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the State Capitol."I wasn't there, I didn't talk to anyone, I don't know what their message or their motive was but I would hope that our shared humanity would mean that we would all mourn the loss of life and the terrorizing of people, especially on that day," Dr. Lesham said.He has seen conflicts in Isra...

Miami Police sergeant taken to hospital after officer-involved accident at station

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:10:47 GMT

A City of Miami Police sergeant was taken to the hospital after, officials said, he was injured in an accident involving another officer.According to investigators, the incident involved the sergeant and another officer, and it took place at the police station, located on West Flagler Street and another officer, Sunday morning.Police did not release further details about the kind of accident the officers were involved in, but they said the injured sergeant was taken to Ryder Trauma Center out of an abundance of caution.Investigators said the sergeant was alert and conscious during transport and is expected to recover.

Voices for Children Foundation uses grant from Miami-Dade to help foster kids, seeks additional help from community

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:10:47 GMT

A South Florida organization is providing care and comfort to some children who are often overlooked. They look after children in foster care by giving them some much-needed help, and sometimes even a voice.When Kadie Black saw children in the foster system were not receiving the support they needed, she knew she wanted to dedicate her work to providing them with those needs.“Every child deserves to feel loved and safe, right? And watching kids in foster care not get that, you know, not be afforded that really was eye opening for me,” she said “so, realizing that not everybody received that same opportunity really made me feel like I wanted to give back and serve in this way.”With about 1,600 children currently in Miami-Dade County’s foster care system, the Voices for Children Foundation has a lot of work on their hands. Some of that work includes providing these kids with vital representation in the court system, as well as gathering essential supplies...

Traveling this holiday season? The time to book trips is now, experts say

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:10:47 GMT

The holidays are around the corner, and for those looking to travel, now is the time to plan. But with prices higher than ever, experts say, there are some things they should consider.Holiday season might still be weeks away, but travel experts advise to start booking trips now.“With inflation and in a post-pandemic world, the price of traveling, specifically airfare, has gone up drastically,” said Adam Duckworth, the founder of Travelmation.With bookings being so expensive, there is one thing travelers may want to consider to save a few bucks this year.“Traveling on the holiday itself,” said Duckworth.Those who are flexible with their travel dates tend to save the most during peak flight seasons, but for those who don’t want to be traveling on the holiday itself, flying out four to five days in advance can still be budget-friendly.For those who remain unsure about the best time to book a trip, Duckworth has a word of advice.“You want to book as e...

7 key faces to watch in the Polish election

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:10:47 GMT

Poland’s October 15 general election looks a lot like a feud between two grizzled political veterans.Two men — Jarosław Kaczyński, leader of the ruling right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party, and Donald Tusk, head of the opposition Civic Platform party — have dominated Polish politics for two decades. But this year they’ll have to deal with other players if they want to rule. POLITICO’s Poll of Polls shows that no party has enough support to win an outright majority in parliament, meaning they’ll need the support of smaller groups like the centrist Third Way or the far-right Confederation — as well as the loyalty of their own party members, which isn’t always a given.Here are seven faces that matter in Polish politics:Jarosław Kaczyński: The Puppet MasterLeszek Szymanski/EFE via EPA The 70-year-old leader of PiS is also Poland’s de facto ruler.A minor figure in the anti-communist movement of the 1980s, Kaczyński climbed the po...

Iran is the only one likely to benefit from Hamas’ attack on Israel

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:10:47 GMT

Anchal Vohra is an international affairs commentator and was based in Beirut until recently.Israelis woke up to a nightmare on Saturday as Hamas fighters infiltrated the country’s south, indiscriminately opening fire on passersby, throwing hostages in their trucks, shooting at young people at a music festival and firing thousands of rockets at Israeli cities, including Jerusalem. Some of those who managed to escape the gunfire gave harrowing accounts of how they saw “bullets fly’’ around them and had friends die in their arms. By the end of the day, at least 700 Israelis were massacred, more than 2,000 were injured and “a significant number’’ were held captive.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel was “at war’’ and warned of a massive response. “What happened today has never been seen before in Israel and I will ensure it never happens again,’’ he said in an address to the Israeli people. This “black day” will be “avenged,” he added, calling in reservists fo...

Labour wants to decarbonize UK power by 2030. Mission impossible?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:10:47 GMT

LONDON — Keir Starmer’s Labour Party heads into its annual conference in Liverpool with a big, bold green promise: net zero electricity in Britain by 2030. There’s just one problem with the pre-election pitch. Many in the energy sector, and even some of Westminster’s loudest green advocates, doubt the ambitious decarbonization drive — meant to galvanize Whitehall and industry — can be done.“Frankly, no,” said Neil Golding, head of market intelligence at the Energy Industries Council, a trade association, when asked if the U.K. opposition party’s target is achievable. “Certainly not at the current pace of developments.” Gary Smith, boss of the GMB union, which represents oil and gas workers, has called it “impossible.”“I personally don’t think it’s achievable,” said Chris Skidmore, a Conservative MP and former energy minister.Skidmore has become an outspoken critic of his own government’s decision to water down net zero commitments, and recently voted with Labour on ...