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Powerful earthquake shakes southern Philippines, causing ceilings to fall at malls

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:57:52 GMT

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A powerful undersea earthquake shook the southern Philippines on Friday, causing ceilings in shopping malls to plunge to the ground as shoppers screamed. There were no immediate reports of injuries, and no tsunami warning was in effect.The magnitude 6.7 quake was located 26 kilometers (16 miles) from Burias at the southern tip of the Philippines, the U.S. Geological Survey said. It was centered at a depth of 78 kilometers (48 miles), it said.Videos posted on social media showed ceilings falling at two large malls as pillars swayed and people cowered and shouted in fear. The SM City General Santos mall and Robinsons Gen San mall announced temporary closures. There were no reports of injuries.The Philippines experiences regular earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of seismic faults around the ocean. Source

Premier League hands Everton a 10-point deduction for breaching financial rules

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:57:52 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Premier League hands Everton a 10-point deduction for breaching financial rules.Source

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga tears knee ligament while practicing with France

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:57:52 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga tore a ligament in his right knee while practicing with the French national team, the Spanish club said Friday.Madrid issued its medical report two days after Camavinga hurt his leg while practicing with France for European Championship qualifying matches.The 21-year-old Camavinga has become a versatile player for Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, who has used him as a defensive midfielder and a left back.Madrid had already lost goalkeeper Courtois Thibaut and central defender Éder Militão to serious leg injuries this year.Camavinga has started all four of Madrid’s Champions League games and appeared in all 13 of its Spanish league games this season.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/SoccerSource

Biden and López Obrador are set to meet, with fentanyl, migrants and Cuba on the U.S.-Mexico agenda

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:57:52 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, two strong allies who don’t always get along personally, will talk migration, fentanyl trafficking and Cuba relations on Friday. The two leaders are in San Francisco for the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference, where Biden has held a series of face-to-face meetings with other leaders, including China’s President Xi Jinping and the leaders of Japan and South Korea, as he seeks to reassure the region that the U.S. and China are competitors, not zero-sum rivals. Biden’s relationship with López Obrador is at times tense, in part because of Biden’s willingness to criticize Mexico on topics such as fentanyl production and the killing of journalists. And López Obrador isn’t afraid to snub the U.S. leader. He skipped a Los Angeles summit last year where leaders tackled the issue of migration because the U.S. didn’t invite Cuba, Nicaragua or Venezuel...

Destination XL: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:57:52 GMT

CANTON, Mass. (AP) — CANTON, Mass. (AP) — Destination XL Group Inc. (DXLG) on Friday reported profit of $4 million in its fiscal third quarter.The Canton, Massachusetts-based company said it had profit of 6 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 7 cents per share.The retailer of big and tall apparel posted revenue of $119.2 million in the period.Destination XL expects full-year earnings in the range of 45 cents to 52 cents per share, with revenue in the range of $520 million to $530 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DXLG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DXLGSource

Biden signs a bill averting a government shutdown for now, with Israel and Ukraine aid still stalled

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:57:52 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Joe Biden signed a temporary spending bill a day before a potential government shutdown, pushing a fight with congressional Republicans over the federal budget into the new year, as wartime aid for Ukraine and Israel remains stalled.The measure passed the House and Senate by wide bipartisan margins this week, ensuring the government remains open until after the holiday season, and potentially giving lawmakers more time to sort out their considerable differences over government spending levels for the current budget year. Biden signed the bill Thursday in San Francisco, where he was hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.News of the signing came late at night. The president signed the bill at the Legion of Honor Museum, where he held a dinner for APEC members.The spending package keeps government funding at current levels for roughly two more months while a long-term package is negotiated. It splits the deadlines for passing full-year appr...

Photos: Crews fight large fire at Littleton building

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:57:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Fire crews in Littleton responded to a large fire that broke out at a building under construction.According to the South Metro Fire Rescue, crews, along with the Littleton Police Department, were called to a fire at a three-story wood frame building under construction at Main and Prince Street in downtown Littleton. Suspect with ‘edged weapon’ shot, killed by Fort Collins officer South Metro Fire Rescue tweeted about the blaze at around 12:30 a.m. Friday.Videos and photos sent to FOX31 from viewers show how massive the flames were.A large fire broke out at a building under construction in Littleton off of Main Street and Prince Street. (Credit: South Metro Fire Rescue)A large fire broke out at a building under construction in Littleton off of Main Street and Prince Street. (Credit: Sandie Topkoff)A large fire broke out at a building under construction in Littleton off of Main Street and Prince Street. (Credit: South Metro Fire Rescue)While the building was empty, ...

Nov. 17-19: Things to do near Denver this weekend

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:57:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but that's not stopping the Denver metro from decorating for the winter holidays. This weekend is filled with Christmas tree lighting celebrations, holiday markets and ice sculptures. The mild weather is here to stay on Friday and Saturday. Enjoy the holiday festivities without the cold.Here are 10 things to do in Denver this weekend.The Mile High Tree - Nov. 17The first lighting of The Mile High Tree Presented by Xfinity is taking place on Friday, but the light show will last until the end of December. The display is a seven-story, 110-foot-tall art exhibit that lights up like a Christmas tree. It's 10 feet higher than the tallest Rockefeller tree.ICE! at Gaylord Rockies - Opening Nov. 17Also opening this Friday is the ice sculpture exhibit carved from two million pounds of ice. Walk through the handcarved sculptures that took around six weeks and 12,000 man-hours to create. The scenes are from "A Christmas Story." It also has a two-s...

Denver weather: Mild Friday, Saturday before big changes next week

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:57:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver’s weather will be sunny and mild on Friday and Saturday ahead of the next chance for showers by the end of the weekend.Weather today: Sunny and 60sTemperatures on Friday start in the upper 30s and lower 40s before making their way into the upper 50s and lower 60s. How to catch the Leonid meteor shower as it peaks Saturday morning This will all be done under mostly sunny skies. While it will be cooler than Thursday, Denver will still be well above average for this time of the year. Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Nov. 17Weather tonight: Clear and cool overnightClear skies will continue Friday evening Temperatures are forecast to drop down into the 30s with winds out of the southeast anywhere from 5-10 mph. Pinpoint Weather: Overnight lows on Nov. 17 Looking ahead: Chance for showers to wrap up the weekendDenver will stay dry and warm on Saturday. High temperatures will top out again in the upper 50s and lower 60s under mostly clear skies. Wh...

Rare discovery: Fully intact mammoth jaw found in Florida’s gator-infested waters

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:57:52 GMT

Fort Myers, Fla. (WSVN) — A fossil enthusiast near Fort Myers stumbled upon an extraordinary find, unearthing a fully intact mammoth jaw believed to be around 10,000 years old from the waters teeming with alligators.John Kreatsoulas, the fossil finder from Fossil Junkies Dig and Dive Charters, expressed his amazement. “I grabbed onto it just to hold on for a second and I realized ‘Wait a second, that’s not a tree, that was a mammoth,'” he said. The remarkable discovery was made in an area known for its alligator presence.Currently working to restore the ancient jaw, Kreatsoulas plans to register it with the state. If state officials decline, he said he would proudly display it in his home.