Home

Ukrainian father rushes home after Russian airstrike to find 2-year-old daughter dead in rubble

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:50:16 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian man rushed to his home outside the central city of Dnipro in hopes of rescuing his family, only to find his 2-year-old daughter dead and wife seriously wounded as he helped pull them from the rubble of their apartment destroyed in one of Russia’s latest airstrikes of the war, authorities reported Sunday. Writing on Telegram after the body of Liza was recovered, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that at least 500 Ukrainian children have been killed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022. The United Nations says that around 1,000 other Ukrainian children have been wounded, and thousands of others have been forcibly deported to Russia.Zelenskyy, who on Thursday had noted International Children’s Day, said “Russian weapons and hatred continue to take and destroy the lives of Ukrainian children every day,” adding that “many of them could have become famous scholars, artists, sports champions, contributi...

USA Basketball wins women’s gold, men’s silver at 3×3 World Cup in Austria

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:50:16 GMT

VIENNA, Austria (AP) — The U.S. beat France 16-12 to win the gold medal at the 3-on-3 women’s World Cup on Sunday, while Serbia prevented an American sweep by rallying to beat the U.S. 21-19 in the men’s title game.It was the third World Cup title for the American women — and their first since 2014.Cierra Burdick, who was on the World Cup team that won gold for the U.S. in 2014, scored seven points for the Americans in the final. LSU guard Hailey Van Lith also scored seven in the title game for the U.S., which placed only seventh at the World Cup last year.“Unbelievable,” Burdick said. “Unbelievable. Last year I was super disappointed with our performance in the World Cup. I don’t even want to talk about last year. I’m just so happy to be here, to bounce back like this, with this staff, with this team.”The U.S. women lost their first game of the tournament to Canada, then won seven straight to capture the gold. Their run started with pool-play wins over Hungary, Mongolia and Czech R...

Alonso’s long wait for 33rd F1 win goes on after disappointing Spanish GP

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:50:16 GMT

MONTMELO, Spain (AP) — The prospect of Fernando Alonso ending a decade-long wait for his 33rd Formula One win in front of tens of thousands of fans at his home race proved too good to be true on Sunday.Alonso turned in his worst performance of the season when the two-time former world champion finished the Spanish Grand Prix in seventh place, one spot behind Aston Martin teammate Lance Stroll.Spanish fans had packed the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya hoping to witness their idol finally return to the top of the podium. The last time Alonso won, he did so right here on the same track back in 2013 with Ferrari when he claimed victory No. 32. He also won the Spanish GP in 2006 with Renault.But the Spanish driver was unable to recover from a mistake in Saturday’s qualifying when he drove his car into the gravel and damaged its floor. He could do no better than an eighth-place start and only managed to move up one spot through 66 laps.Alonso was passed by George Russell in his Mercedes a...

Wildfire in Canadian province contained, while another burns out of control

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:50:16 GMT

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — A wildfire that forced thousands of residents from their homes in Canada’s Atlantic Coast province of Nova Scotia is now contained, while a second wildfire remains out of control, officials said Sunday.Nova Scotia’s natural resources department said the Tantallon fire northwest of Halifax is now under control, meaning it is not expected to grow but is not yet out. The blaze broke out a week ago, forcing 16,000 people from their suburban homes and destroying some 200 structures, including 151 homes.But in Shelburne County in southwest Nova Scotia the largest in the province’s history continues to burn out of control. The blaze covered 97 square miles (50 square kilometers) as of Sunday morning and has destroyed at least 50 homes and cottages.Canadian soldiers and firefighters from abroad are now on the ground helping the effort to extinguish the blazes that have been burning in several parts of Nova Scotia for the past week.Fighting the wildfir...

1 injured in shooting, Denver police say

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:50:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- One person suffered serious injuries after a shooting early Sunday morning, according to Denver Police.The shooting happened in the 8300 block of East Colfax Avenue. A victim was found and taken to a local hospital. They were in stable condition, DPD said. The investigation is ongoing, and officers were working to develop suspect information.

Saudis seek to prop up oil with production cuts

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:50:16 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany — Saudi Arabia said Sunday that it will reduce how much oil it sends to the global economy, taking a unilateral step to support the sagging cost of crude after two previous cuts to supply by major oil-producing countries in the OPEC+ alliance failed to push prices higher.The announcement of Saudi’s cuts of 1 million barrels per day, which will start in July, followed a meeting of the alliance at OPEC headquarters in Vienna. The rest of the OPEC+ producers agreed to extend earlier production cuts through the end of 2024.“This is a grand day for us, because the quality of the agreement is unprecedented,” Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman said at a news conference, adding that the new production targets are “much more transparent and much more fair.”Calling the Saudi reduction a “lollipop,” bin Salman said, “We wanted to ice the cake.” He said the cut could be extended and that the group “will do wh...

Red Sox notebook: Yoshida playing his way into All-Star consideration

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:50:16 GMT

When Masataka Yoshida first signed with the Red Sox, the reaction from across baseball was far from glowing. The 29-year-old could hit in Japan, sure, but what exactly were the Red Sox getting with their five-year, $90 million investment?The answer, it turns out, is a possible MLB All-Star.Since working through his rough start Yoshida has emerged as one of the most productive outfielders in the American League. Entering Sunday Yoshida ranked second in the AL in batting average (.314) with seven home runs, 32 RBI and more walks (23) than strikeouts (22).His .899 OPS also ranks fourth in the league among qualified outfielders, and over his past seven games Yoshida was 12 for 25 (.480) with five extra-base hits.“His bat-to-ball skills always play, the discipline is always good, and it’s just part of the adjustment,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. “I’ve been saying it all along, the guy hits.”Yoshida’s start has put him in rare company. Accordi...

Man killed in North County crash; driver arrested on suspicion of DUI

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:50:16 GMT

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- A single-vehicle crash in Oceanside left one person dead and another arrested on suspicion of DUI Sunday, authorities said.The incident occurred west of State Route 76 and Airport Road around 1:54 a.m. 20-year-old killed in North County crash According to the Oceanside Police Department, the driver of a 2003 Nissan Maxima traveling eastbound on SR-76 lost control, causing the vehicle to collide with a large tree on the south shoulder of the roadway.Responding officers and paramedics discovered the vehicle's rear passenger, a man described to be in his 30s, had sustained fatal injuries during the crash, police confirmed. His identity is being withheld pending notification of familyMeanwhile, authorities say the driver and front seat passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries. No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the incident.According to OPD, it's suspected that alcohol and speed were a factor in the collision. The driver, 29-year-old Guil...

From Oceanside to Valle de Guadalupe: This private jet wine-tasting day trip is luxury

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:50:16 GMT

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- For those looking to level up their weekend getaways, there's a private jet wine-tasting experience waiting to transport you from Oceanside to Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico.The increasingly popular tourist destination south of the border is Mexico's premier wine region, producing 90% of all of the country's wine, according to the Discover Baja Travel Club.Some have called Valle de Guadalupe "the Napa Valley of Mexico" and San Diegans can now visit the area in lavish style. 4 castles within driving distance of San Diego North County's Mission Pacific Hotel, a luxury beachfront lodge that was voted the #1 hotel in San Diego in the Condé Nast Traveler 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards, is living up to splendor by offering what's called the Ultimate Valle Experience. Travelers will take to the skies after being transported from the Oceanside hotel to a private plane in Carlsbad. From there, a smooth landing in Ensenada, Mexico where guests will be picked up...

8 dead in South Africa shooting at men’s hostel near Durban

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:50:16 GMT

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Gunmen burst into a room at a men’s hostel near the eastern South African city of Durban, killing eight people and leaving two others injured, police said Sunday, in the latest mass shooting in the country.Seven men were declared dead immediately after the shooting in the pre-dawn hours of Saturday in the Umlazi township. An eighth man died on Sunday, police said.Two others are hospitalized with injuries, and they include a man who jumped out of the window of the hostel room to escape the gunfire. Police said that 12 men were in the room drinking alcohol when numerous gunmen broke in, shot at them and then fled.Two of the men in the room were unhurt.South Africa is among the 10 countries with the highest homicide rates in the world and there has been a spate of mass shootings in recent years. At least two mass shootings were reported earlier this year.A child was among 10 family members who were killed at a house in April. Eight were shot dead at...