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Wallace birdies the entire back 9 in Dubai and leads European tour finale

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:56:28 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Matt Wallace of England made a 30-foot birdie putt on the 10th hole and didn’t stop until he birdied the rest of them, tying a European tour best with nine birdies in a row for a 12-under 60 that shot him into the lead Saturday in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship.“That was fun,” Wallace said as he walked off the 18th green on the Earth course at Jumeirah Golf Estates.Even better was the 54-hole lead when Tommy Fleetwood, Viktor Hovland and 36-hole leader Nicolai Hojgaard couldn’t catch him.Wallace hit the ball so purely down the stretch that his final six birdie putts covered a total of 15 feet, 8 inches (nearly 5 meters). He finished at 16-under 200 and led by one shot over Fleetwood and Hovland, who each had a 66.“An amazing day. Just tried my hardest to get myself back into the tournament,” said Wallace, who started the day seven shots behind. “I’m really happy that I’ve been able to do that.”Fleetwood got off...

¿Cuáles son los retos del nuevo Gobierno de Pedro Sánchez?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:56:28 GMT

(CNN Español) — Conseguida su reelección como presidente del Gobierno de España, Pedro Sánchez tiene ahora el reto de dar forma a un nuevo Consejo de Ministros y lograr que el órgano resista los embates de esta XV legislatura.Que el Ejecutivo concluya los próximos cuatro años en forma dependerá, primero de todo, de la buena sintonía que mantenga con su socio de Gobierno: Sumar. Esta plataforma, liderada por Yolanda Díaz, reúne a 20 partidos políticos estatales y autonómicos diferentes entre los que destacan Podemos, Izquierda Unida o Más País.Pedro Sánchez toma posesión como presidente del Gobierno español ante el rey Felipe VIEl diálogo constante entre el PSOE (Partido Socialista Obrero Español) y Sumar será obligatorio para sortear los obstáculos que se avecinen a lo largo de los próximos meses. Díaz jugará también un papel clave en esa estabilidad, ya que deberá moderar y armonizar las diferentes posturas de la coalición que lidera para evitar fisuras gubernamentales en los...

Denver weather: Mild and sunny Saturday, rain and snow chances Sunday into Monday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:56:28 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver’s weather will stay mild on Saturday ahead of the next chance for rain and snow that moves in late Sunday into Monday.Weather today: Sunny and mildAfter a cool start to the day, we warm up nicely. High temperatures make their way into the upper 50s and lower 60s under mostly sunny skies. A few more clouds move into the region this afternoon into the evening. Weather tonight: Partly cloudy, coolPartly cloudy skies dominate the area Saturday evening as temperatures are expected to sink down into the middle to upper 30s. Looking ahead: Showers Sunday, MondaySunday will be dry and sunny for the first half in the metro area; meanwhile, the high country will likely see some snow showers. Clouds increase by tomorrow afternoon as we await rain showers, so keep a poncho handy if you do plan on going to the Broncos game on Sunday evening. Rain transitions to snow early Monday morning as temperatures sink to right around freezing. The chance for showers taper o...

First group of EU staff dependents has left Gaza, Borrell says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:56:28 GMT

A first group of 19 “dependents of EU staff” have left Gaza, the EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell announced on Saturday. Borrell, who this week has been on his first trip to Israel and the Palestinian territories, made the announcement in a tweet in which he thanked Israel’s President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, along with the spokesperson of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, for the result. Borrell met with Herzog and Cohen on his trip. The Gaza Strip has been at the center of an Israeli military attack that according to the Palestinian Authority has killed more than 11,500 Palestinians, more than 4,700 of them children. The Israeli strikes came after an attack by the militant group Hamas that killed 1,200 Israelis and saw roughly 240 people taken as hostages. An EU official said that following Borrell’s diplomatic efforts in recent days, “we’re happy to announce that a first group of family members of our EU staff has been able to l...

Authorities ID shooter in deadly NH state hospital shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:56:28 GMT

New Hamshire authorities identified 33-year-old transient John Madore as the shooter who killed a security officer and former police chief in the lobby of New Hampshire Hospital on Friday afternoon.Madore, who is known to have spent time in the Sea Coast and Concord areas, was shot and killed by a state police trooper responding to the scene at the Concord psychiatric hospital.On Friday authorities identified the victim as Bradley Haas, 63, of Franklin, New Hampshire. A former chief of police in Franklin, Haas was working as a New Hampshire Department of Safety security officer when he was killed, the Attorney General’s office said.Haas was a father and a law enforcement veteran, according to the Attorney General’s office, serving a total of 28 years with the Franklin Police Department in various roles after spending three years working as a military police officer in the Army.“Chief Haas was already a hero when he walked into work yesterday, given his service to our country, ...

Cheers: Two San Diego restaurants among top 100 in US, says OpenTable

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:56:28 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The question that goes around and around -- Where do you want to eat? Deciding where to drink and dine just got a little easier with the release of OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants in America list for 2023. Researchers with the online restaurant-reservation service provider culled from over 12 million verified diner reviews to determine which spots were all-around the best. When considering which restaurants deserved to be ranked, OpenTable compared individual ratings, the percentage of reservations made in advance, and five-star reviews. The results were then measured through their dining metrics. VIDEO: Bioluminescent waves spotted at these San Diego beaches The foodies and cocktail lovers of America have eaten, sipped, and spoken. Here's a breakdown of the two San Diego-area restaurants they consider among the best in the country:Jeune et JolieThis Michelin star establishment, which is located in North County's Carlsbad Village, has "reimagined" French Cuisine. This...

Food poisoning attorney weighs in on recent outbreaks, recalls in San Diego

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:56:28 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Prominent food poisoning attorney Bill Marler spoke with FOX 5 about a series of recent outbreaks and recalls in San Diego County on the heels of a E. coli outbreak at a popular restaurant that left dozens sick."For a one restaurant E. Coli outbreak, it’s actually quite large and we haven’t seen outbreaks of that size at one restaurant for quite some time," said Marler.The outbreak at Miguel's Cocina in 4S Ranch infected at least 35, leading to 10 hospitalizations and one death.Marler believes the next steps in the lawsuits and investigation will be centered on which food product was the culprit. While meat was a common cause at the beginning of his career spanning three decades, he says that’s no longer the case."Now, where were seeing it is in cilantro, parsley, sprouts, other leafy greens, and that is really where consumers need to focus their attention," he explained. "It's where the risks are for restaurants, grocery stores and consumer products."A recent raw milk ...

New Orleans civil rights activist’s family home listed on National Register of Historic Places

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:56:28 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans home where civil rights activist Oretha Castle Haley grew up and that served as a hub for Louisiana’s civil rights movement in the 1960s has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.The Treme neighborhood Craftsman-style home at 917-919 N. Tonti Street, which Haley shared with her parents and sister, Doris, is listed on the National Register as the “Castle Family Home” and later became known as the Freedom House, serving as a backdrop for pivotal moments in the city’s civil rights history.Haley participated in numerous protests, demonstrations and sit-ins fighting for racial equality. She notably challenged the segregation of facilities and lunch counters in New Orleans and promoted Black voter registration throughout Louisiana. She died in 1987 of ovarian cancer. In 1989, the city honored her memory by renaming Dryades Street, the site of many civil rights demonstrations, Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard.The now-bright green-paint...

A Chinese man is extradited from Morocco to face embezzlement charges in Shanghai

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:56:28 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese man wanted for allegedly embezzling millions of yuan (hundreds of thousands of dollars) from his company and then fleeing to Morocco was extradited back to China on Saturday, the Ministry of Public Security said.The man, a financial executive at the company, used passwords for its bank accounts to transfer money to his personal account, the ministry said in a statement. It didn’t name the company but said that Shanghai police filed a case against the man in February 2020.Moroccan police arrested him in April of this year and a court approved his extradition in late October. Chinese officials brought him back to Shanghai on Saturday.State broadcaster CCTV showed the man, identified only by his surname Luo, signing an arrest warrant after getting off the plane and then being handcuffed. Police officers led him from the jetway to the tarmac and to a waiting police car.The Public Security Ministry said it was the first extradition from Morocco to China sin...

Woman charged in midtown Starbucks vandalism

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:56:28 GMT

A 25-year-old woman is facing a mischief charge after a coffee shop in a predominantly Jewish neighbourhood was vandalized.Police say they were called to the Starbucks location at Eglinton Avenue West and Bathurst Street on Thursday morning after reports someone had vandalized the storefront with posters and writing.Images posted to social media show the words “blood on your hands,” “Starbucks kills,” and “stop killing babies” had been plastered across the front door of the shop.Members of Toronto police’s hate crime unit arrested Skigh Johnson of Toronto and charged her with one count of mischief interfering with the enjoyment of property.She is scheduled for a court appearance on January 11, 2024. Police tell CityNews the investigation is ongoing but at this time the incident has not been classified as a hate crime. Police add that if it is determined the incident was motivated by bias, prejudice or hate, then investigators will consult wi...