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Alaska Airlines 737 lands safely after a window blows out 3 miles over Oregon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:00 GMT

By AUDREY McAVOY (Associated Press)An Alaska Airlines jetliner blew out a window and a portion of its fuselage shortly after takeoff three miles above Oregon, creating a gaping hole that sucked clothing off a child and forced the pilots to make an emergency landing as its 174 passengers and six crew members donned oxygen masks. No one was seriously hurt as the depressurized plane returned safely Friday night to Portland International Airport about 20 minutes after it had departed, but the airline grounded its 65 Boeing 737-9 aircraft until they can be inspected. The National Transportation Safety Board said Saturday it will also investigate. Passenger Evan Smith said a boy and his mother were sitting in the row where the window blew out and the child’s shirt was sucked off him and out of the plane. “You heard a big loud bang to the left rear. A whooshing sound and all the oxygen masks deployed instantly and everyone got those on,” Smith told KATU-TV.Alaska Airlines...

Alaska Airlines grounding all Boeing 737 MAX-9s after hole blows open in cabin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Editor’s note: This headline has been edited to specify the model of the grounded jets.Alaska Airlines has announced that it is grounding its entire fleet of Boeing 737 MAX-9 jets after a gaping hole opened in the cabin of a Southern California-bound flight Friday evening.The terrifying incident happened on Alaska Flight 1282, which had just taken off from Portland International Airport in Oregon and was headed for Ontario, California.  Southern California jolted by magnitude 4.2 earthquake Passengers reported hearing a “loud boom” about 20 minutes into the flight, and one woman told KTLA that a mother and her teenage son were seated in that row. “The oxygen masks dropped down, and I look to my left and hear and see wind blasting, with a piece of the wall gone,” passenger Elizabeth Le said. “I looked up and saw that the son’s shirt was completely off, and his skin was very red, most likely due to the cold air. I heard after from the son’s friend that the mom had to drag ...

Are presidential elections good or bad for California’s economy?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Welcome to another presidential election year in which political theater will, no doubt, impact California’s economy.It’s a given that the quadrennial battle for control of the White House injects uncertainty into spending plans for corporations and consumers alike.Yet, you can also assume that the political parties in power will do what they can to keep the economy humming in an election year – with pocketbook issues usually heavy on the minds of voters.The mystery is what matters more: the uncertainty about future economic policy or economic gifts provided in election years?So I filled my trusty spreadsheet with the annual average performances of eight economic yardsticks, seeking to see how business conditions changed during the past 11 election years dating to 1980. The focus was on how growth rates of certain business metrics fared in election years.Basically, did the economy improve or regress as the national political debate reached its four-year pinnacle?DetailsP...

Sports on TV for Sunday, Jan. 7

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:00 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsSunday, Jan. 7COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S)12 p.m.BTN — Michigan vs. Penn St., Philadelphia1 p.m.ESPN2 — UMass at DaytonESPNU — Wichita St. at Temple3 p.m.ESPN2 — Drake at BelmontESPNU — Tulsa at East Carolina5 p.m.ESPN — SMU at Memphis5:30 p.m.BTN — Maryland at Minnesota7:30 p.m.BTN — Michigan St. at NorthwesternCOLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S)12 p.m.ACCN — NC State at Virginia TechCBSSN — George Mason at DuquesneCW — Duke at VirginiaSECN — Kentucky at Tennessee1 p.m.ESPN — Mississippi St. at South Carolina2 p.m.ACCN — Georgia Tech at PittsburghBTN — Indiana at NebraskaCBSSN — VCU at DavidsonPAC-12N — Utah at ArizonaSECN — Georgia at Arkansas3 p.m.ESPN — LSU at Mississippi4 p.m.ACCN — Florida St. at ClemsonCBSSN — Fresno St. at San Diego St.PAC-12N — Oregon St. at UCLASECN — Auburn at Texas A&M5 p.m.ESPN2 — North Carolina at Notre Dame6 p.m.ACCN — Boston College at SyracuseSECN — Alabama at MissouriCOLLEGE FOOTBALL2 p.m.ABC...

Today in Sports – The New England Patriots set an NFL record with 10 straight postseason victories

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Jan. 71920 — Joe Malone of Quebec scores two goals to become the NHL’s career leader with 59 and leads the Bulldogs to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Arenas.1925 — Harry Broadbent of the Montreal Maroons scores five goals in a 6-2 triumph over Hamilton.1972 — The Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Atlanta Hawks 134-90 for their 33rd straight victory, an NBA record.1979 — The Pittsburgh Steelers win their third AFC championship by beating the Houston Oilers 34-5 in a cold, steady rain at Three Rivers Stadium.1981 — Marcel Dionne of the Los Angeles Kings scores his 1,000th point with a goal in a 5-3 triumph over the Hartford Whalers.1987 — Gary Bossert of Niagara sets an NCAA record by hitting 12 of 14 three-point shots, including 11 straight, against Siena.1992 — Pitchers Tom Seaver and Rollie Fingers are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Seaver receives the highest percentage of votes in baseball history.1997 — Rutgers-Camden ends its NCAA-record 117-game losing streak with a 77-72 v...

Defense Secretary Austin has been hospitalized since Jan. 1, but the Pentagon kept the news quiet

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:00 GMT

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin makes a joint statement with Israel Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, after their meeting about Israel's military operation in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. (AP photo/ Maya Alleruzzo)(AP/Maya Alleruzzo) U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin makes a joint statement with Israel Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, after their meeting about Israel's military operation in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. (AP photo/ Maya Alleruzzo)(AP/Maya Alleruzzo) WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Monday due to complications following a minor elective medical procedure, his press secretary said, in the Defense Departm...

Emma Maltais’ short-handed goal helps Toronto spoil New York’s PWHL home opener, 3-2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:00 GMT

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Emma Maltais’ short-handed goal in the third period spoiled New York’s first home game in the Professional Women’s Hockey League as Toronto secured a 3-2 victory on Friday night.New York posted a 4-0 win on New Year’s Day in Toronto and was looking to become the first PWHL team to win at home through four games.Maltais, who set the career scoring record at Ohio State with 206 points in 169 games while also playing for the Canadian national team, had a team-high five shots on goal for Toronto, which fired 37 shots at Abigail Levy of Congers, New York.New York got off to a strong start, getting a first-period goal from Abby Roque while Levy kept Toronto scoreless for a fourth-straight period. But that ended quickly in the second. Natalie Spooner tied the game 38 seconds into the period — for the first goal in Toronto history — and Alexa Vasko scored a go-ahead goal just before the five-minute mark.Alex Carpenter scored her second goal i...

Inter midfielder Frattesi has his underwear revealed in wild celebration during 2-1 win over Verona

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:00 GMT

ROME (AP) — It’s only the season’s midpoint and Inter Milan may already have its lasting image of what is looking more and more like a Serie A title run.The moment came when Davide Frattesi leaped on top of a yellow fence lining the field and erupted in celebration toward the San Siro crowd as his teammates mobbed him so wildly that they pulled down his shorts and exposed his black underwear.Frattesi’s stoppage-time winner proved decisive in a frenetic finish, Lautaro Martinez marked his return from injury with his league-leading 16th goal of the season, and Inter beat relegation-threatened Hellas Verona 2-1 on Saturday to secure the mid-season lead in Serie A.“I would have done much worse but I didn’t want to get another yellow card for celebrating,” said Frattesi, who came on 10 minutes before he scored.The game wasn’t won, though, until a penalty kick 10 minutes into added time from Verona striker Thomas Henry hit the post.Then it was back to celebrating as Inter move...

Md. authority supports overhaul of horse racing industry, starting with complete rebuild of Pimlico

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Horses compete during an undercard dirt track race ahead of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)(AP/Julia Nikhinson) Horses compete during an undercard dirt track race ahead of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)(AP/Julia Nikhinson) An overhaul of Maryland’s horse racing industry is needed, a new report concludes, and the Preakness could find itself at a new state-of-the-art home in the next few years.The report released Friday from the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority, which was established last year, suggests that the state sho...

Winter programs and safety tips from the Rocky Mountain National Park rangers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Rocky Mountain National Park is beautiful all year, but many love to explore the area the most during the winter season. The park is less crowded than in the summer, although weekends are still much busier than weekdays, and there are plenty of wonders to see. However, it's also a dangerous time of year in the park.A great way to explore the snowy park is by snowshoeing, and the Rocky Mountain National Park rangers are hoping to get more participants for their ranger-led snowshoe walks. Keystone Resort unveils 6-person chairlift, access to 555 acres of alpine terrain Each walk is two hours long and the experiences are offered from January through mid-March, depending on snow and weather conditions. Snowshoes are not provided, but rentals are available in Estes Park and other nearby communities.Anyone is welcome to join, whether they're a long-time snowshoe lover or are brand-new to the sport. The most important aspect to keep in mind is that RMNP sits at 8,700-9,...