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5 dead in house fire in rural North Carolina, investigation continues

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:19:24 GMT

BROADWAY, N.C. (AP) — Five people were killed in a house fire in a rural North Carolina town on Sunday, authorities said.The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office told news outlets that the cause of the fire in the Broadway community was under investigation, and it could provide few details.Three adults and two juveniles died in the fire, investigators with the sheriff’s office said. Deputies blocked off the road leading to the house as fire officials investigated the cause.Broadway is about 45 miles (72 kilometers) southwest of Raleigh. The Associated Press

Pflugerville police identify man killed in SH 130 auto-pedestrian crash

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:19:24 GMT

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — The Pflugerville Police Department identified a man killed in an auto-pedestrian crash on northbound State Highway 130 last week.Police said the highway shut down around 5 a.m. June 13 near mile marker 428A, with traffic diverted onto the service road. The crash happened just north of East Pflugerville Parkway.On Sunday, police said Christian Reyes Vasquez, 30, was the pedestrian killed in the crash. No additional information regarding the crash was provided.

Austin Pets Alive! issues foster appeal amid heat wave

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:19:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With the National Weather Service extending its heat alerts through Monday evening and heat index readings climbing, Austin Pets Alive! issued a "special appeal" Sunday for additional pet fosters.The shelter said its water chillers, misters and other resources can't combat the heat, urging residents to consider fostering to help get dogs indoors into cooler environments. Foster sign-ups can run anywhere from a few days' commitments to a couple of weeks or however long it takes for a dog to get adopted.Austin Pets Alive! issued a special appeal Sunday requesting additional dog fosters amid the latest heat wave. (Courtesy: Austin Pets Alive!)Austin Pets Alive! issued a special appeal Sunday requesting additional dog fosters amid the latest heat wave. (Courtesy: Austin Pets Alive!)"You can also help by becoming an APA! volunteer and take dogs on early morning walks or to help with extra water breaks," the release read in part.More information on pet fostering at APA! is...

21-year-old killed in collision on Highway 47 in Lincoln County

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:19:24 GMT

LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. - A 21-year-old man was killed and two adults injured following a head-on collision Saturday on Highway 47 in Lincoln County.According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the collision happened at 10:25 p.m. on East State Highway 47, just east of Anna Avenue.A 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling westbound when, for reasons unknown, the vehicle crossed the center line and struck a 2016 Chevrolet 2500 head-on. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW The driver of the Trailblazer, Scott Weisheyer of Troy, was rushed to Mercy Hospital Lincoln but died shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Sunday.The driver and passenger in the Chevy 2500 suffered minor injuries. They were taken to a local hospital.State troopers s...

Bradley Beal being traded to Phoenix by Washington, AP source says

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:19:24 GMT

Bradley Beal is being traded to Phoenix, set to form a new power trio alongside Kevin Durant and Devin Booker after the Washington Wizards and the Suns agreed Sunday on the first blockbuster of the offseason, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said.Phoenix has agreed to sending Chris Paul, Landry Shamet and a package of future second-round picks to Washington, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade is pending league approval.Beal — a three-time All-Star — waived his no-trade clause to make the deal happen, said his agent, Mark Bartelstein.ESPN first reported details of the trade.It is the second major acquisition for owner Mat Ishbia in Phoenix. He landed Durant for a massive combination of players and first-round draft picks just days after formally taking over the Suns in February.Starting with 2017-18 — Beal’s first All-Star season — he’s averaged 26.0 points per game. That’s 10th-best in the NBA ...

Rockies swept by Braves, give up record 12 homers in four games

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:19:24 GMT

Home run derby? Demolition derby? Take your pick, call it what you will.The Braves slugged four more homers in a 14-6 rout Sunday afternoon at Truist Field to complete a four-game sweep and send the stumbling Rockies to their fifth consecutive loss.Rockies pitchers served up 12 homers over the series, the most home runs ever surrendered by Colorado in a four-game road set.Right-hander Chase Anderson, the Rockies’ best starter for the past month, was called on to quiet Atlanta’s hot bats. Nothing doing.The erratic Anderson departed after three-plus innings having given up seven runs on seven hits and four walks. Eddie Rosario — 3 for 4, two homers, six RBIs — launched a three-run homer in the second, and Ozziel Albies smacked a three-run blast in the fourth.Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chase Anderson throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)Related ArticlesColorado Ro...

21-year-old from Cerritos sets world record for fastest solve of a Rubik’s Cube 

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:19:24 GMT

A man from Cerritos now holds the world record for the shortest time it took to solve a 3x3 Rubik’s Cube. Max Park was able to solve the puzzle – which has approximately 43 quintillion possibilities – in 3.13 seconds, beating the previous record of 3.47 seconds set in 2018 by Yusheng Du of China. Park also holds several other records in the “speedcubing” world, including the record for the fastest one-handed solving of a Rubik’s Cube, which he was able to do in just 6.2 seconds. His parents told the LA Times that they had hoped that Rubik’s Cubes would help with their autistic son’s fine motor skills, and that they never knew it would blossom into what it has become for their family today. Park was also featured in a Netflix documentary focused on competitive Rubik’s Cube solving tournaments. 

Biden set to announce $600 million in climate projects during a visit to Palo Alto

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:19:24 GMT

President Joe Biden is set to announce a $600 million investment in projects aimed at combatting climate change during a visit to Palo Alto on Monday.State, local, and environmental justice leaders will join the president in touring the Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center and Preserve, a coastal wetland in Palo Alto that plays a key role in protecting shoreline communities. Biden is expected to highlight the wetland to emphasize the urgency of climate action in coastal communities across the nation.During the visit, Biden is also expected to preview his administration’s latest actions to help communities adapt to a changing climate and increasingly extreme weather.“The funding will support innovative coastal resilience and adaptation solutions, such as building natural infrastructure, planning and preparing for community-led relocation, and protecting public access to coastal natural resources, that protect communities and ecosystems from sea level rise, tidal...

Two break-ins reported at Dolores Heights business two days

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:19:24 GMT

(KRON) A Dolores Heights business owner is facing "break-in fatigue" after facing two separate break-ins incidents this week. Mom, 12-year-old daughter die in fiery Tesla crash in Santa Clara Dolores Deluxe is a corner store located on 22nd Street in San Francisco. The shop was founded in 1911, and it has been a staple in the city ever since, according to the company's website. The owner first noticed a broken window on Friday morning. The store took to social media to share thoughts on the incident. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }"It happened again," the owner wrote on Facebook Friday morning after the first incident. The owners said a few hours after the business opened, someone picked up a rock and smashed it through the shop's security ...

Spain wins Nations League final as Unai Simon saves two Croatia penalties in shootout

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:19:24 GMT

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Goalkeeper Unai Simon saved two shots in a penalty shootout to help Spain break an 11-year trophy drought by beating Croatia after a tense Nations League final had finished 0-0 Sunday. The Bilbao goalkeeper used his feet to save a penalty by Lovro Majer when the shootout was level at 3-3 and then dived full-length to tip Bruno Petković’s spot kick around the post.Dani Carvajal converted his penalty to seal the victory. Spain’s last tournament win came at the 2012 European Championship.Spain did not manage a shot on target until the 84th minute of the tense match and when substitute Ansu Fati finally looked like breaking the stalemate, Ivan Perišić was on the goal line to block his effort. It was Spain’s only goal-bound attempt, compared to five by Croatia.In the first period of extra time, Majer broke through and fell in the penalty area under a challenge by Nacho, but German referee Felix Zwayer ruled that the Spain defender had played the ...