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Is traffic speed really still enforced by aircraft in California?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:14:55 GMT

(NEXSTAR) - You probably grew up spotting the signs from the backseat of your car on family road trips: "Speed enforced by aircraft." As a kid, the idea may have sounded high-tech and intimidating. As an adult, it probably seems more costly and impractical. So do the patrols still happen?The short answer is yes, some units across the country say they still patrol by aircraft, but technological improvements and cost considerations have limited air enforcement. The California Highway Patrol recently explained how their unit works, in an effort to dispel anyone who may have thought a helicopter was about to touch down on the highway next to them. "CHP fixed-wing airplanes will partner with CHP ground units. Several patrol cars will be staged at a specific location along the right-hand shoulder of the freeway waiting for communication from CHP Air. The aircraft uses markings along the right-hand shoulder to mark and measure distance. After factoring in a math equation, which determines ...

Jimmy Garoppolo cleared to open training camp with the Raiders, AP source says

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:14:55 GMT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passed a physical on his injured left foot and will begin training camp with the Las Vegas Raiders, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because no announcement has been made.Training camp opens Wednesday.Garoppolo did not participate in organized team activities because of the foot injury, but coach Josh McDaniels expressed confidence from the beginning the newly signed quarterback would be ready for camp.“We’re always going to err at this time of the year on being smart,” McDaniels said at the time. “We don’t play a football game for 3 1/2 months, so try to rush (players) out there in May, it’s a poor decision.”Garoppolo signed a three-year, $72.75 million free-agent contract on March 17. His deal was announced a day later than others because of concerns about the foot. He reportedly signed a waiver rather than take a physical, which gave ...

Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard wins the Tour de France for 2nd straight year

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:14:55 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard has won the Tour de France for a second straight year as cycling’s most storied race finished Sunday on the famed Champs-Élysées.With a huge lead built up over main rival Tadej Pogačar, the 2020 and 2021 winner, Vingegaard knew the victory was effectively his again before the largely ceremonial stage at the end of the 110th edition of the Tour.Vingegaard drank champagne with his Jumbo-Visma teammates as they lined up together and posed for photos on the way to Paris.It had been a three-week slog over 3,405 kilometers (2,116 miles) with eight mountain stages across five mountain ranges. Vingegaard seized control of the race over two stages in the Alps.Little had separated the two rivals until Vingegaard finished a time trial 1 minute, 38 seconds ahead of Pogačar on Tuesday, then followed up the next day by finishing the toughest mountain stage of the race almost 6 minutes ahead of his exhausted rival.“I’m dead,” Pogačar said.The Slovenian ri...

Tour de France Winners

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:14:55 GMT

2023 — Jonas Vingegaard, Denmark2022 — Jonas Vingegaard, Denmark2021 — Tadej Pogacar, Slovenia2020 — Tadej Pogacar, Slovenia2019 — Egan Bernal, Colombia2018 — Geraint Thomas, Britain2017 — Chris Froome, Britain2016 — Chris Froome, Britain2015 — Chris Froome, Britain2014 — Vincenzo Nibali, Italy2013 — Chris Froome, Britain2012 — Bradley Wiggins, Britain2011 — Cadel Evans, Australia2010 — x-Andy Schleck, Luxembourg2009 — Alberto Contador, Spain2008 — Carlos Sastre, Spain2007 — Alberto Contador, Spain2006 — y-Oscar Pereiro, Spain2005 — z-Lance Armstrong, United States2004 — z-Lance Armstrong, United States2003 — z-Lance Armstrong, United States2002 — z-Lance Armstrong, United States2001 — z-Lance Armstrong, United States2000 — z-Lance Armstrong, United States1999 — z-Lance Armstrong, United States1998 — Marco Pantani, Italy1997 — Jan Ullrich, Germany1996 — Bjarne Riis, Denmark1995 — Miguel Indurain, Spain1994 — Miguel Indurain, Spain1993 — Miguel Indurain, Spain1992 — Miguel Indurain, ...

Jonas Vingegaard wins the Tour de France for 2nd straight year

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:14:55 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Jonas Vingegaard wins the Tour de France for 2nd straight year.Source

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge faces live pitching for the first time since right toe injury

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:14:55 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge faced live pitching on Sunday for the first time since tearing a ligament in his right toe on June 3.In a simulated game against Jonathan Loáisiga, who is rehabbing from right elbow surgery, Judge saw 16 pitches. He did not put any balls in play but fouled off four pitches, including one to the upper deck behind home plate.“To be able to take pitches where your swing says no, those are tests that he’s got to go through in working his way back,” manager Aaron Boone said before the Yankees concluded a three-game series with the Royals. “So it seemed like a good day all around.”The Yankees were awaiting feedback from Judge before determining what the next step in his rehab would be.Judge faced Loaisiga in front a watchful audience that included his teammates, several Little Leaguers in the left field stands and a few Royals, including reliever Jose Cuas and his young son.“When you take into consideration how long he hasn’t seen live ...

Live updates | Brian Harman wins the British Open for first major title

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:14:55 GMT

HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Brian Harman is a major champion for the first time.The 36-year-old American won the British Open by six strokes after shooting 1-under 70 in a soggy final round at Royal Liverpool. He was 13-under par for the tournament.There was a four-way tie for second place between Jon Rahm (70), Jason Day (69), Sepp Straka (69) and 21-year-old Tom Kim (67).Harman’s win was built on keeping his ball out of the bunkers and his brilliance on and around the greens. He missed just one putt under 10 feet all week on the Hoylake links.___WHAT TO KNOW— Harman builds a 5-shot lead at British Open— Jon Rahm sets Hoylake record with 63 to give himself a chance — Younger brother of U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick in the top 10 — Rory McIlroy lets chances slip away with poor putting___HARMAN ON THE BRINKBrian Harman has reached 13-under par for the first time this week and is on the brink of winning the British Open.Harman made birdie from 8 feet at the par-5 15th to restore the...

American Brian Harman wins the British Open by six strokes for his first major title

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:14:55 GMT

HOYLAKE, England (AP) — American Brian Harman wins the British Open by six strokes for his first major title.Source

The Open Championship Leaders Cards

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:14:55 GMT

SundayAt Royal Liverpool Golf ClubHoylake, United KingdomYardage: 7,383; Par: 71Final RoundPar out444453443–35Brian Harman454462343–35Jason Day445443532–34Tom Kim554333442–33Jon Rahm444443444–35Sepp Straka543443442–33Par in444345435–36–71 Brian Harman444434435–35_67-65-69-70_271Jason Day444344435–35_72-67-69-69_277Tom Kim434344435–34_74-68-68-67_277Jon Rahm444255434–35_74-70-63-70_277Sepp Straka534345336–36_71-67-70-69_277Source

Organization of Islamic Cooperation suspends Sweden’s special envoy over desecration of Quran

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:14:55 GMT

BEIRUT (AP) — The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has suspended the status of Sweden’s special envoy over a string of Quran burnings in Stockholm that sparked anger and mass protests in a number of Muslim countries.The organization comprised of 57 Muslim-majority nations said Sunday that the suspension was due to the “ granting by the Swedish authorities of licenses that enabled the repeated abuse of the sanctity of the Holy Quran and Islamic symbols.” The Islamic holy book was burned or defaced during recent public demonstrations in the Swedish capital. An Iraqi man of Christian origin living in Sweden as a self-proclaimed atheist announced plans to burn the Quran in front of the Iraqi Embassy in Stockholm on Thursday. Demonstrators In Iraq stormed the Swedish Embassy and the Iraqi government cut off diplomatic relations with Sweden. In the end, the man in Sweden kicked and stepped on the Islamic holy book but stopped short of setting it ablaze.The Organization of Islamic...