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Red Sox find themselves at a crossroads after being swept by Blue Jays

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:06:34 GMT

If the Red Sox can’t mount a big late-summer comeback and wind up missing the playoffs again, this weekend’s debacle will likely be remembered as the moment it all went wrong.The Red Sox lost again Sunday, falling 13-1 as the Toronto Blue Jays completed the backbreaking three-game sweep. Unlike the first two games, which were reasonably competitive, this one was a rout from the start as the Blue Jays pummeled the beleaguered Red Sox pitching staff and left town in full control of the last American League Wild Card spot.And yet as dominant as Toronto was Sunday, the Red Sox ultimately beat themselves.All of Boston’s chickens came home to roost this weekend, as the flaws that have plagued this club throughout the season were exposed at the worst possible time. Friday’s loss was marked by the offense’s ill-timed disappearing act, Saturday’s by a costly baserunning error, and on Sunday it was a defensive miscue that opened the floodgates for a huge Bl...

Yankees’ Carlos Rodón leaves start with hamstring injury

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:06:34 GMT

Carlos Rodón’s sixth start with the Yankees came to a premature end on Sunday, as the southpaw left Sunday’s game against the Astros due to left hamstring tightness in the third inning, the team announced.Rodón, whose season was delayed by forearm and back injuries, departed with a trainer and Aaron Boone after throwing a few test pitches. He also exited to boos after allowing five earned runs and two homers over 2.2 innings. The first home run, a three-run blast from Jake Meyers, came after a missed check swing call on Jeremy Peña, but Rodón didn’t help himself with two walks.He also struck out five over 58 pitches.Rodón’s Yankees career has gotten off to a rough start. In addition to multiple injuries, he owns a 7.33 ERA after signing a six-year, $162 million contract over the offseason.His latest injury could put the Yankees’ rotation in a worse spot than it was already in. With Domingo Germán receiving treatment for alc...

Pope discusses health, the ditched peace prayer in Fatima and LGBTQ+ Catholics in airborne briefing

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:06:34 GMT

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis said Sunday his recovery from his latest abdominal surgery is going well and stressed that he ditched speeches during his five-day trip to Portugal and spoke off-the-cuff not because he was tired or feeling unwell, but to better communicate with young people.Francis was asked about his health en route home from Lisbon, where he presided over World Youth Day festival. It was his first trip since he was hospitalized in June for nine days following last-minute surgery to repair an abdominal hernia and remove intestinal scar tissue.The trip, which came during a heat wave that sent temperatures to 40 degrees C (104F) in Lisbon, was notable because the 86-year-old pontiff deviated so often from his speeches, homilies and even prayers, which are usually drafted months in advance and crafted with specific events and audiences in mind.One of the most notable deviations was a prayer for peace that Francis was supposed to have delivered in the Portugu...

Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by police car

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:06:34 GMT

A pedestrian has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a police car at a west end park.Toronto police said the incident occurred at the south end of Earlscourt Park, near Davenport Road and Lansdowne Avenue around 2 p.m. Sunday. “The pedestrian has been transported to the hospital via emergency run,” police tweeted. “Injuries are serious.”Police indicated that the incident is unrelated to demonstrations taking place at the park. Nine people were injured during a number of violent clashes between participants and protesters at the Festival Eritrean on Saturday and protesters tied up traffic in the area of St. Clair Avenue West and Caledonia Road for several hours. It’s uncertain at this point if the province’s Special Investigations Unit will be called in to investigate.The SIU investigates the conduct of officials that may have resulted in death, serious injury, sexual assault and/or the discharge of a firearm at a person.

Ukraine replaces Soviet hammer and sickle with trident on towering Kyiv monument

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:06:34 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The towering Mother Ukraine statue in Kyiv — one of the nation’s most recognizable landmarks — lost its hammer-and-sickle symbol on Sunday as officials replaced the Soviet-era emblem with the country’s trident coat of arms.The move is part of a wider shift to reclaim Ukraine’s cultural identity from the Communist past amid Russia’s ongoing invasion.Erected in 1981 as part of a larger complex housing the national World War II museum, the 200-foot (61-meter) Mother Ukraine monument stands on the right bank of the Dnieper River in Kyiv, facing eastward toward Moscow.Created in the image of a fearless female warrior, the statue holds a sword and a shield.But now, instead of the hammer-and-sickle emblem, the shield features the Ukrainian tryzub, the trident that was adopted as the coat of arms of independent Ukraine on Feb. 19, 1992.Workers began removing the old emblem in late July, but poor weather and ongoing air raids delayed the work. The completed sculpture wil...

Daimler Truck finance chief dies in “tragic incident,” company says

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:06:34 GMT

The chief financial officer of Daimler Truck has died in a “tragic incident,” the company said Sunday.Jochen Goetz, 52, died Saturday, according to a company statement that didn’t specify what happened to him.Goetz spent more than three decades working at the Daimler Group, the Stuttgart, Germany-based automotive giant best known as the maker of Mercedes-Benz luxury cars. The company said Sunday he was “decisively responsible for the successful spin-off” in 2021 of Daimler’s truck division, which is the world’s largest maker of trucks, from the rest of the company that renamed itself Mercedes-Benz Group AG.“The death of Jochen Goetz is a tremendous loss for Daimler Truck, both personally and professionally,” said a statement from Martin Daum, chairman of the company’s board of management, of which Goetz was also a member.The Associated Press

Are you being fooled by food delivery ghost kitchens?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:06:34 GMT

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — With food delivery on the rise, it seems like there are twice as many restaurants on delivery apps than actual restaurants in your area. You may not even recognize the names of some of them. Why? It turns out, those restaurants you don't recognize are likely not actual restaurants. Instead, they may be ghost kitchens, which are delivery-only options based inside another restaurant's kitchen. In some cases, the "restaurant" may actually be a group of chefs cooking food in a hub for multiple other "restaurants."While ghost kitchens were around before the COVID pandemic, they became more common over the last few years, according to Eater. There are some associated with celebrities, like YouTuber MrBeast and "Jersey Shore" star Pauly D, and others that are a pseudonym for restaurants you know. So how can you tell? One of the easiest ways is to check the address of the location. Food delivery fees add up. Who keeps the money from all those surcharges? Take, f...

Almanacs predict cold, wet winter — but can you trust them?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:06:34 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — While it’s still summer nationwide, and many states are grappling with record heat, some are already looking ahead to winter. And if you’re tired of the heat, the forecasting from the Farmers’ Almanac and the Old Farmer’s Almanac is looking good for you. But can you really trust the extended forecasts from the almanacs?Like many things, “there are those who believe [them] and those who don’t,” Rich Segal, meteorologist at Nexstar’s KXAN explains. If you’re unfamiliar, the Farmers’ Almanac and the Old Farmer’s Almanac are periodicals that share information on gardening, forecasts for skywatchers, and the widely enjoyed extended forecasts. These forecasts are often released well in advance of the months they cover. The Farmers’ Almanac recently released its winter forecast for 2023-24, while the Old Farmer’s Almanac will do the same in about three weeks.  Majority of states will see a hot August, forecast predicts: Will you be impacted? Both publicati...

Lower Colorado River Authority selects constructor of new power plant

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:06:34 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) chose Minnesota-based Fagen, Inc. to lead engineering, procurement and construction work on LCRA's upcoming "peaking" power plant.The plant is set to be built near Maxwell in Caldwell County. The natural gas-fired plant is expected to provide roughly 190 megawatts of dispatchable power to the Texas power grid, per an LCRA release.For context, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said one megawatt can power approximately 200 homes during peak demand times, the release said.Construction is slated to begin later this summer, with the plant anticipated to be operable come 2025. RELATED: Why the LCRA power plant being built in Caldwell County isn’t like other plants The new peaker plant "will be able to ramp up and shut down in minutes to supply power to Texans quickly and efficiently," the release added.“We are pleased to be working with Fagen, Inc. on our new plant, which will add much-needed, cost-effective dispatchable ...

Route 5 eastbound near Amsterdam reopens

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:06:34 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- State Route 5 near Amsterdam is now open east and west bound after a train derailment in Cranesville caused the closure of the road on August 4. Traffic is reduced to one lane at the site of the derailment. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Route 5 westbound was able to reopen early in the afternoon on Friday. The investigation into the derailment remains ongoing, as do the cleanup efforts. Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!