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New Russell Wilson: Trimmer body, lower public profile

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:24:41 GMT

There’s a lot less of Russell Wilson this offseason.No more hype videos bombarding social media, no more chronicles of every globetrotting trip, no more merchandise pitches or cringey catchphrases.And apparently, fewer gourmet meals, too."I feel lean and mean and ready to go,” said Wilson, who looked noticeably thinner when he stepped up to the podium on Thursday. These were his first public comments since his post-game pledge on Jan. 8 to do everything in his power to reverse both his and the Denver Broncos' fortunes in 2023. Jamal Murray reveals top 5 players in NBA history Wilson was light on specifics when asked exactly how much weight he'd lost.“I'm not worried about that, I'm not counting,” Wilson said. “All I know is I'm excited to play again.”Wilson has kept a much lower public profile since Sean Payton took over as head coach following a 5-12 debacle, Denver's sixth straight losing season.Payton's pledge for the BroncosPayton pledged on Day 1 that the Broncos would put in...

Miami welcomes Pastis, iconic NYC French hotspot featured on ‘Sex and the City’

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:24:41 GMT

“Sex and the City” may be a New York City show, but you don’t have to go all the way to the Big Apple to feel like Carrie, Miranda, Samantha or Charlotte anymore.That’s because an iconic New York hotspot that’s been featured on the show has now made its way to the 305.Josh Rademacher: “Pastis is a new restaurant here in Wynwood brought to you by Keith McNally and Stephen Starr from New York City, and we are a Parisian-style brasserie.”Brasserie is a fancy French way of saying restaurant.Josh Rademacher: “Pastis is known for its classic Parisian fare. We have a wonderful selection of steak frites and some lighter dishes here in Miami with plenty of seafood.”On the menu, you’ll find classics like the super cheesy and rich French onion soup. Meat lovers can feast on fresh steak tartar or…Josh Rademacher: “The filet au poivre is absolutely one of our staples here at Pastis, with a rich au poivre sauce made with green pepp...

Washington Post: Trump employees moved boxes day before DOJ went to Mar-a-Lago

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:24:41 GMT

(CNN) — Two employees of Donald Trump moved boxes of papers at Mar-a-Lago a day before the Justice Department visited the former president’s residence to collect classified documents, The Washington Post reported Thursday.The Post, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that investigators view the timing – just before FBI agents and a prosecutor visited the Florida resort to recover the documents sought as part of a subpoena – as a potential sign of obstruction.Investigators have evidence, the newspaper reported, that the former president kept classified documents in a visible place in his office and had shown them to others. He also allegedly conducted “a ‘dress rehearsal’ for moving sensitive papers” along with his team before they were subpoenaed in May 2022, according to the report.CNN previously reported that following the May 2022 subpoena – which former president wanted to fight – federal prosecutors had a June meeting at Mar-a-Lago during which they were shown docu...

Surveillance video shows shooting on sidewalk in Roxbury; City leaders speak out after other recent incidents

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:24:41 GMT

Boston city leaders spoke out Thursday after a recent uptick in violence that included three shootings in three days this week.On the same day that the family of a man killed in a recent shooting shared details about their loved one’s life, Commissioner Michael Cox and Mayor Michelle Wu also discussed efforts to curb the violence.“We’re here and we care,” Cox said. “From our perspective, people need to understand this is a safe city. We can be safer with the public’s help.”On Wednesday, surveillance video captured the moment shots rang out along a sidewalk close to a liquor store on Shawmut Avenue. In one angle, a man in a red hoodie is seen walking up the street with his hands in his pocket. Video then showed the man pulling a gun and opening fire into a crowd of people, narrowly missing one man. Another man is then seen coming out of a building and shooting back. Another angle showed people scrambling to safety, with one young girl at one point ducking behind a black sedan as...

Service Disruptions Coming To Red Line, And Even The New GLX

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:24:41 GMT

Five months after the T slowed trains across its system, causing delays and disruptions for riders, the new general manager said Thursday that the MBTA has made “some further progress” on lifting the slow zones, but “we have a lot more to do.”Across all four subway lines, the MBTA lifted 66 speed restrictions in April and May. The restrictions were put in place after parts of the track were found to be unsafe for trains to run at full speed. There are still 204 restrictions in place system-wide, representing 20 percent of all tracks.June Red and Green Line RepairsThe T cut service to Blue and Red Lines this spring to find extra time to make repairs. Going into June, the MBTA will be focusing repairs on southern sections of the Red Line, where widespread slow zones have caused major rider delays, and even the northern Green Line extension — the newest tracks, most of which have only been open for roughly seven months.The Green Line extension, which start...

Kyle Hendricks goes 4⅓ innings in his 1st start for the Chicago Cubs in almost a year: ‘Like a breath of fresh air’

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:24:41 GMT

Two hours before Kyle Hendricks stepped on the mound for his first big-league start in nearly 11 months, Chicago Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy outlined one goal he had for the veteran.It didn’t center on numbers — pitching line or velocity — but rather how Hendricks would respond to adversity Thursday night against the New York Mets.“Anybody can pitch when things are going well,” Hottovy said. “I want to see him, if he gets out of whack mechanically on a pitch or he loses a couple, how quick he can make those adjustments. When he’s at his best, he’ll miss one and then lock it right back in right away.“Obviously we’re not expecting him to be midseason form, peak Kyle, but his ability to make those adjustments and stick to what he needs to do in those moments is going to be key.“It’s been almost a year since he pitched in a game here. He’s going to be pretty excited and how can you handle those moments? ...

Texas lawmakers issue 20 articles of impeachment against state Attorney General Ken Paxton

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:24:41 GMT

By ACACIA CORONADO and JAKE BLEIBERG (Associated Press)AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton teetered on the brink of impeachment Thursday after years of scandal, criminal charges and corruption accusations that the state’s Republican majority had largely met with silence until now. In an unanimous decision, a Republican-led House investigative committee that spent months quietly looking into Paxton recommended impeaching the state’s top lawyer on 20 articles, including bribery, unfitness for office and abuse of public trust. The House could vote on the recommendation as soon as Friday. If it impeaches Paxton, he would be forced to leave office immediately. The move sets up what could be a remarkably sudden downfall for one of the GOP’s most prominent legal combatants, who in 2020 asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Joe Biden’s victory. Only two officials in Texas’ nearly 200-year history have been impeached. Paxton has been ...

Div. 1 state track: Boys sting like A-B

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:24:41 GMT

NORTH ANDOVER — The Acton-Boxboro boys got off on the right foot at the Div. 1 outdoor track and field state championships Thursday afternoon at Merrimack College.Behind a meet-best three event victories and two other top-three finishes on the first day of two, the title-hopeful Revolution dominated the track to set the right tone heading into Saturday’s finale with a first-place score of 51 points. Noah Stegmeier kicked it off by winning the 400 meter hurdles (55.45 seconds), Ajay Raina won the 800 meter run (1:55.69), and Alex Landry’s 21.66 time in the 200 meter dash marked three straight victories to build momentum.St. John’s Prep isn’t too far behind with 37 points from a strong day in the pentathlon, and neither is Lexington with 30 points or Newton North with 24. But A-B boys coach DJ Brock believes this got the ball rolling before another potentially strong day Saturday to make a bid for the title.“Pretty good day,” he said. “Everybody came in knowing we were going to be com...

Division 3 track: Billerica’s Joseph, Stoughton’s Hunyh steal the pentathlon show

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:24:41 GMT

FITCHBURG — For a high school track athlete, the pentathlon is the mark of all-around excellence. For Billerica sophomore Nyrah Joseph and Stoughton junior Alex Huynh, their efforts on Thursday at Elliot Field were rewarded handsomely.Joseph dominated the girls’ competition from start to finish as she won four of the five events and posted a point total of 3,035, easily besting second place Elyssa Buchanan of Mansfield and third place Athena Cusson from Chicopee for her second straight outdoor pentathlon title.“My coaches did a great job of making me feel better and it’s great knowing that they’re there for me,” Joseph said.Joseph started the day with a win in the event she called her “favorite,” the 100 meter hurdles. Buchanan won the second event, the high jump with a leap of 5-1. Joseph matched that height and they split the first place points.Cusson stuck her nose into the mix with a win in the long jump but it was the shot put that allowed Joseph to pull away. Her throw of 31-8...

Cambodia’s top opposition party barred from July elections, leaving Hun Sen’s party unchallenged

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:24:41 GMT

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia’s top opposition party was barred Thursday from participating in elections set for July after the Constitutional Council refused to overturn a decision not to register the party over a paperwork issue.The Candlelight Party, the sole credible challenger to the governing Cambodian People’s Party in the upcoming polls, lost its appeal because its complaint was deemed unlawful, the council said in a brief statement.The decision is final and cannot be appealed.Cambodian courts are widely considered to be under the influence of Prime Minister Hun Sen’s government and his Cambodian People’s Party.The National Election Committee on May 16 had refused to register the Candlelight Party, saying it failed to provide necessary documents. A few days later the party officially filed an appeal with the Constitutional Council asking it to overturn the election commission’s ruling.Kimsour Phirith, a spokesperson for the Candlelight Party, said he “regretted” Thurs...