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Yankees manager Aaron Boone ejected for 5th time this season

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:41:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected for the fifth time this season, tossed for arguing balls and strikes in the top of the third inning of Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals.Plate umpire Dan Merzel ejected Boone with an 0-1 count on Gleyber Torres after Boone complained from the dugout over a 3-1 pitch to the previous batter, DJ LeMahieu that was called a ball despite appearing to be well above the strike zone.Boone became involved in a lengthy argument with Merzel and crew chief Lance Barksdale after the ejection. Boone’s five ejections top major league managers this season, one more than Minnesota’s Rocco Baldelli, Cincinnati’s David Bell and San Diego’s Bob Melvin. Boone led the majors with nine last season, when no other manager had more than five.Boone also was ejected against Cleveland on April 12, against Toronto on May 15, against Cincinnati on May 21 and against Baltimore on May 25, He served a one-game ...

Muere un piloto en accidente aéreo durante un ejercicio militar en Venezuela

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:41:00 GMT

(CNN Español) — Un piloto de la Aviación Militar Bolivariana de Venezuela murió este domingo en un accidente en el que su copiloto resultó herido y está bajo observación médica, según informó la Fuerza Armada Nacional en un comunicado.De acuerdo con el texto, ambos tripulantes lograron eyectarse antes de que el avión —un Sukhoi 30 Mk2 de fabricación rusa— cayera a tierra en el municipio Guacaipuro del estado Miranda.Un muerto en accidente que involucró a dos aeronaves militares en base de la Fuerza Aérea ColombianaLos pilotos participaban en ejercicios de preparación para los festejos del Día de la Independencia de Venezuela, el próximo 5 de julio.El presidente Nicolás Maduro lamentó el accidente a través de Twitter e informó que el copiloto de la aeronave “permanece con vida y está siendo atendido por especialistas de la salud” de la Fuerza Armada.El comunicado agrega que se ha iniciado una investigación para determinar las causas del incidente.The-CNN-Wire™...

EEUU propone un nuevo programa migratorio para refugiados en México

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:41:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – El Gobierno estadounidense ha propuesto a México un nuevo programa migratorio del que se beneficiarían refugiados de Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela y otras nacionalidades que se encuentran en territorio mexicano a la espera de cruzar a Estados Unidos, dijo a EFE una fuente familiarizada con las conversaciones entre los dos países.Según esa fuente, el programa que EEUU y México están negociando tiene como objetivo aliviar la presión migratoria que el gobierno mexicano ha enfrentado durante varios años.La citada fuente no especificó en qué consiste exactamente el programa y si, como otras iniciativas del Ejecutivo de Joe Biden, permitirá a los refugiados en México pedir asilo de manera remota sin tener que cruzar la frontera y presentarse en uno de los puestos de la patrulla fronteriza estadounidense. Con desinformación, migrantes que quieren llegar a EEUU son engañados en México EEUU otorgará visa a ciertos inmigrantes que solic...

Una fan de Taylor Swift se disfraza de fantasma del video de “Anti-Hero” tras faltar al trabajo para asistir al Eras Tour

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:41:00 GMT

(CNN) — Los fans de Taylor Swift —conocidos como Swifties— demostraron que están dispuestos a hacer lo que sea necesario para asistir a un concierto del Eras Tour, incluso si eso significa faltar al trabajo.Una Swiftie de Cincinnati hizo precisamente eso, según le contó a la emisora de noticias local WKRC: se ausentó del trabajo para asistir a un concierto este sábado, y se disfrazó para intentar ocultar su identidad.Aparentemente inspirada en el video musical “Anti-Hero” de la cantante, el disfraz de la Swiftie refleja los trajes que llevan los fantasmas que aparecen a lo largo del video musical.En las imágenes que circulan por redes sociales se ve a la Swiftie con una manta en la cabeza y unas gafas de sol encima durante toda la entrevista con la corresponsal de WKRC Local 12, Annie Brown.Taylor Swift en el video musical de “Anti-Hero”. (Crédito: Republic Records)“Aquí hay dos Swifties, que permanecerán en el anonimato, que llamaron al trabajo d...

Israel and Spain qualify for Paris Olympics in men’s soccer because of England QF win at U21 Euros

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:41:00 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Israel and Spain have qualified for the men’s soccer tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics because England won their quarterfinals game Sunday at the Under-21 European Championship.Israel and Spain had advanced to the semifinals on Saturday at the U21 Euros, putting themselves on track to take two of the three Olympic places available to join Summer Games host France which gets direct entry.England won 1-0 Sunday against Portugal in Kutaisi, Georgia, but is ineligible to represent Britain — the Olympic team that also includes Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales — in men’s soccer.The England result ensured Olympic places are guaranteed for all three semifinalists at the U21 Euros which are being co-hosted by Georgia and Romania. England will play Israel on Wednesday.The last quarterfinals game later Sunday is between France and Ukraine. If France wins, the last Olympic entry will have to be decided by a playoff game in Bucharest between the two best-ranked losing quarte...

Take a historical road trip around Colorado

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:41:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado is known for its beautiful parks, wildlife and vistas but it could be difficult to plan a road trip with so many things to see and do in the state. History Colorado has a great guideline to mix education with the scenery. From the Black History Trail to museums around the state, there is something for everyone. A few options are:History Colorado’s mobile guide to Black history: The Black History Trail offers guidance in-person and virtually through sites, places and stories across the state, which are divided into four regions. Tours & Treks: A mixture of adventures to explore and gather the experience of those who came before us. Learn the history and specifics that can only be experienced in the Centennial State. Museums around Colorado: There is a plethora of museums spread across the state that engage visitors through interactive displays and events for all ages.History Colorado CenterUte Indian MuseumEl Pueblo History MuseumFort Garland Museum and ...

Fatal rollover crash on I-95 in NE Miami-Dade causes lane closures

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:41:00 GMT

A deadly multi-vehicle overnight crash on Interstate 95 in Northeast Miami-Dade caused lanes to shut down for hours. Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to the scene of the rollover wreck along the northbound lanes of the highway near Ives Dairy Road, just after 4 a.m., Sunday.Troopers closed all northbound lanes near Ives Dairy Road and Miami Gardens Drive while they investigated. The highway has since reopened to traffic.The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that the crash was fatal but have not provided further details about the number of victims involved or their conditions, as they continue to investigate.

BSO search for 35-year-old man reported missing from FLL

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:41:00 GMT

Authorities seek the public’s help in their search for a man who was reported missing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.According to the he Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit, 35-year-old Roberto Funes-Solis was last seen at the airport at around 10:30 p.m. on Friday. He stands about 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighs around 180 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red hoodie, blue jeans, gray shoes and a black hat.Officials urge anyone with information on Funes-Solis’ whereabouts to contact BSO Detective Chris Blankenship at 954-321-4268 or the BSO non-emergency number at 954-764-HELP (4357).

Albies’ hits go-ahead 2-run HR as streaking Braves beat Marlins 6-3 to complete sweep

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:41:00 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies’ two-run homer in the fifth gave Atlanta the lead and the Braves overcame an early two-run deficit to beat the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Sunday for their eighth consecutive win.The Braves completed a three-game sweep for their 10th straight home win, extending their lead over second-place Miami in the NL East to nine games.Travis d’Arnaud’s two-run homer off Andrew Nardi in the eighth extended Atlanta’s lead to three runs.Luis Arreaz drove in two runs with two hits, lifting his batting average to .389. Arreaz gave Miami a 2-0 lead with a double that drove in Jonathan Davis in the second inning. Arreaz added a run-scoring single in the seventh to trim the Braves’ lead to 4-3.Spencer Strider (10-2) stuck out nine while allowing six hits and three runs, two earned, in 6 2/3 innings. Raisel Iglesias pitched a perfect ninth for his 14th save in 16 chances.Strider struck out five consecutive batters before Albies bobbled a grounder by D...

Orioles rally for 2-1 victory over Twins to end four-game losing streak, avoid series sweep: ‘Anything for a win’

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:41:00 GMT

Jordan Westburg brought in Sunday’s game-winning run with a ball into the stands. But instead of coming off his bat, it went off his left hand.A 101 mph fastball from Minnesota Twins right-hander Jhoan Duran nailed the Orioles’ rookie infielder with the bases loaded in Sunday’s eighth inning at Camden Yards, bringing in what proved to be the game-winning run in Baltimore’s 2-1 victory. The ball ricocheted off Westburg’s hand and over the protective netting into the seats behind home plate.“Anything for a win,” Westburg with the hand wrapped after his sixth major league game. “My whole goal going into the at-bat was to do anything to get that run across, anything to help the team get a win, and if I got to take a hit-by-pitch, that’s fine.”The pair of runs scored in the decisive inning was double what the Orioles (49-33) managed in their previous 27 offensive frames. With the rally, Baltimore ended its four-game losing strea...