News aggregator

Laine gets 'change of scenery' in trade to Habs

ESPN - Mon, 08/19/2024 - 8:37pm
Just days after it became public that he wanted to leave Columbus, the Blue Jackets shipped forward Patrik Laine to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday, in exchange for defenseman Jordan Harris and a second-round choice in the 2026 NHL draft.
Categories: Sports

Braves' Riley to miss 6-8 weeks with broken hand

ESPN - Mon, 08/19/2024 - 8:37pm
The Braves, who are in a tight race for the final NL wild-card spot, will be without Austin Riley for six to eight weeks after he suffered a fractured right hand.
Categories: Sports

Jury Finds Parents of Gunman Not Liable in 2018 Texas School Shooting

NY Times Home Page - Mon, 08/19/2024 - 8:27pm
Jurors decided instead that blame rested with the gunman, who was 17 at the time, and the company that sold him ammunition used in the shooting.
Categories: News

At DNC, Hochul Says Trump Lacks ‘New York Values’

NY Times Home Page - Mon, 08/19/2024 - 8:18pm
In one of the most high-profile speeches of her career, Gov. Kathy Hochul drew a contrast between the current and former presidents, telling attendees, “If you think you’re tired of Donald Trump, talk to a New Yorker.”
Categories: News

Coughlin earns Solheim spot with win in Scotland

ESPN - Mon, 08/19/2024 - 7:44pm
Lauren Coughlin pulled away with superb putting and closed with a 3-under 69 to win the Women's Scottish Open and secure a spot on the U.S. Solheim Cup team.
Categories: Sports

George Santos Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Identity Theft

NY Times Home Page - Mon, 08/19/2024 - 7:16pm
Mr. Santos, a former Republican congressman from New York, agreed to pay nearly $375,000 in restitution and faces a minimum of two years in prison.
Categories: News

Astros' Verlander to return Wednesday vs. Red Sox

ESPN - Mon, 08/19/2024 - 7:02pm
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander, 41, who hasn't pitched since June 9 because of stiffness in his neck, is scheduled to come off the injured list and start the finale of a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.
Categories: Sports

Tech Entrepreneur Mike Lynch Among 6 Missing After Yacht Sinks Off Sicily

NY Times Home Page - Mon, 08/19/2024 - 6:59pm
Fifteen other people were rescued. Expert divers were called in to carry out search operations in the deep water. Among the missing was a British software mogul, Mike Lynch.
Categories: News

NFL preseason Week 2 takeaways: Bo Nix shines, Brock Purdy and 49ers struggle

ESPN - Mon, 08/19/2024 - 6:59pm
How did the Broncos, 49ers and others fare in preseason Game 2? Takeaways from all of the week's preseason games.
Categories: Sports

Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook

National Hurricane Center - Mon, 08/19/2024 - 6:29pm

320
ABNT20 KNHC 192329
TWOAT

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 PM EDT Mon Aug 19 2024

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Active Systems:
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Hurricane
Ernesto, located over the western Atlantic a few hundred miles
south of Atlantic Canada.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days.

$$
Forecaster Beven

Categories: Weather

Protesters March in Chicago on Democratic Convention’s Opening Day

NY Times Home Page - Mon, 08/19/2024 - 6:15pm
Demonstrators were focused on a range of causes, but many said they were angry with the Biden administration’s approach to Israel and Gaza.
Categories: News

Former Investigator Assails World Anti-Doping Agency

NY Times Home Page - Mon, 08/19/2024 - 6:01pm
The agency, which has faced intense criticism for its handling of positive tests among Chinese swimmers, should be replaced by a “truly independent” organization, its former chief investigative officer said.
Categories: News

More Parents Try ‘Baby-Led Weaning’ and Skip Spoon-Feeding

NY Times Home Page - Mon, 08/19/2024 - 5:55pm
A growing number of parents are skipping spoon-feeding their babies and trying “baby-led weaning” instead.
Categories: News

Ex-NFL player allegedly urinates on passenger

ESPN - Mon, 08/19/2024 - 5:52pm
Ex-NFL player Gosder Cherilus was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly drunkenly hitting a passenger and urinating on another during a flight.
Categories: Sports

Mourinho on Turkish football: 'I'm the foreign one'

ESPN - Mon, 08/19/2024 - 5:46pm
Fenerbahce coach José Mourinho labelled himself as "the Foreign One" on Saturday when addressing his need to adapt to Turkish football.
Categories: Sports

For Delaware Democrats From Biden’s Home State, a Sense of Loss at the DNC

NY Times Home Page - Mon, 08/19/2024 - 5:27pm
Convention attendees from President Biden’s home state were careful to emphasize their support for Kamala Harris. But some still expressed a sense of loss.
Categories: News

How Ukraine's three fronts on Russia are playing out

NPR World - Mon, 08/19/2024 - 5:24pm

Ukraine is fighting Russia on three separate fronts: a recent incursion into Russia, an ongoing slugfest in eastern Ukraine and naval skirmishes in the Black Sea. We look at how all three are going.

Categories: News

Messi (ankle) to miss Argentina Sept. qualifiers

ESPN - Mon, 08/19/2024 - 5:23pm
Lionel Messi has been left off the latest Argentina national team roster for the September CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia as he continues to recover from the ankle injury suffered during the Copa América final.
Categories: Sports

Reddick wins rain-delayed Cup race at Michigan

ESPN - Mon, 08/19/2024 - 5:22pm
Tyler Reddick took the lead on a restart in the second overtime to win at Michigan International Speedway on Monday, opening up another spot for a driver in NASCAR's playoffs.
Categories: Sports

Conte: Napoli 'melted like snow' in 3-0 defeat

ESPN - Mon, 08/19/2024 - 5:21pm
Napoli coach Antonio Conte has apologised to fans after his side "melted like snow" in their 3-0 defeat at Hellas Verona on Sunday.
Categories: Sports
Syndicate content