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Michael Harris II homers twice as All-Star-studded Braves win ninth straight, 4-2 over Guardians

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:31:38 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — At the moment, there’s no team in the same league as these Atlanta Braves.They’re in a class by themselves — from top to bottom.“Dangerous team,” said Guardians manager Terry Francona.Michael Harris II, Atlanta’s No. 9 hitter, homered twice and Bryce Elder, one of the club’s eight All-Stars, pitched into the seventh inning as the Braves moved 30 games over .500 with their season-high ninth straight win, 4-2 over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.Harris connected for solo shots in the third and fifth innings off Guardians rookie Gavin Williams (0-1), who in his third career start had to face a lineup featuring six All-Stars and no detectable weaknesses.Harris may be last in Atlanta’s order, but he’s batting .416 (37 of 89) with seven homers and 16 RBIs in his last 24 games. The Braves don’t have any holes in their relentless lineup.“I feel like it’s pretty frustrating for the other pitchers,” said Harris. “T...

Bader hits a 3-run homer in the 8th inning as the Yankees rally late to beat the Orioles 6-3

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:31:38 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Harrison Bader hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees rallied for a 6-3 victory Monday night over the Baltimore Orioles in the opener of a four-game series between AL East playoff contenders.Anthony Volpe scored the tying run in the seventh on a wild pitch by All-Star reliever Yennier Cano (1-1) before the Yankees completed the comeback ahead of a postgame fireworks show.Giancarlo Stanton opened the eighth with a hard single off Cano before Anthony Rizzo followed with a single against Danny Coulombe.After showing bunt on the first pitch, Bader drove a 1-1 sweeper into the left-field seats for his seventh homer. Bader lifted his arms to celebrate the 415-foot drive as he rounded first base.Bader’s clutch homer came after he popped out on the first pitch with two on in the sixth against Baltimore starter Tyler Wells.Volpe and Kyle Higashioka hit back-to-back homers in the fifth to start the comeback before Volpe scored on a head...

Ganaba hasta $20,000 al mes manejando un camión, pero ahora no puede ni pagar sus facturas

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:31:38 GMT

Durante los peores meses de la pandemia de COVID-19, cuando las familias compraban productos mientras estaban confinadas en sus casas y las cadenas de suministro estaban atascadas, Arnesha Barron vio la oportunidad de cumplir su sueño de crear su propia empresa de camiones.Esta mujer de 39 años, madre soltera de tres adolescentes, trabajó durante seis años conduciendo un camión por todo el país como empleada de una empresa de transporte. Pero en 2021, tras el alza de salarios por la escasez de conductores, decidió independizarse. Pidió un préstamo para comprar un camión por $175,000 y pronto comenzó a ganar hasta $20,000 mensuales.“Era increíble. Fui una madre adolescente, tuve mi primer hijo a los 15 años, y todas las probabilidades estaban en mi contra”, explica, “mis tres hijos se graduaron de la escuela secundaria mientras yo estaba en un camión, y aun así logré hacerlo”.Pero como sucedió con miles de camioneros en todo el país, a Barron no le duró mucho ...

Piden no acercarse a los leones marinos infectados en las playas de Los Ángeles durante las celebraciones del 4 de julio

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:31:38 GMT

(CNN) — Para la celebración del 4 de julio, las autoridades de salud de Los Ángeles advierten a los nadadores y visitantes que eviten acercarse a los leones marinos infectados con las toxinas de las grandes floraciones de algas que cubren las playas de California.En un mensaje publicado en Facebook, el Departamento de Playas y Puertos del condado Los Ángeles aconsejó a los bañistas que se mantuvieran a una distancia mínima de 15 metros de los leones marinos enfermos y que llamaran al Centro de Atención de Mamíferos Marinos o al Centro de Fauna Salvaje de California si veían alguno.Un león marino enfermo marcado con pintura y abandonado en Redondo Beach, California. (Crédito: Mike Blake/Reuters)Es probable que más de 100 leones marinos se hayan infectado con ácido domoico, una neurotoxina producida por las grandes floraciones de algas, según un comunicado de prensa conjunto del Departamento de Playas y Puertos, el Departamento de Salud Pública y el Departamento de Cuidado y Con...

Denver weather: July 4th storms possible on Tuesday

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:31:38 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — After a relatively quiet start to the holiday weekend in the Denver weather forecast, the chance for thunderstorms returns for July Fourth. Tuesday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day because of the risk of damaging winds, severe hail and a potential tornado.That will be followed by even more rain and much cooler temperatures according to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado's Most Accurate Forecast.Rain chances for the week ahead from Pinpoint WeatherWeather tonight: Clear and comfortableThere could be an isolated thundershower across some of the Colorado mountains. One or two of those storms could drift across the northern Front Range around Loveland, Fort Collins and Greeley. Skies will be mostly clear to partly cloudy overnight with a light wind. Temperatures look comfortable in the 50s along the Front Range and a refreshing 40s in the high country.Forecast lows across Colorado by Tuesday morning from Pinpoint WeatherWeather tomorrow: Strong to severe storms possible...

Invasive wood-boring beetle detected in Arapahoe County

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:31:38 GMT

LITTLETON, Colo. (KDVR) — A destructive wood-boring beetle was detected for the first time in a small area in northeast Littleton.Arapahoe County confirmed its first case of the emerald ash borer, an invasive insect that infests and kills ash trees. How a dog was rescued from the face of Torreys Peak On average, Lisa Mason, a horticulture specialist and entomologist, said 15% of urban trees are ash trees.“This is a big deal,” Mason said. “We’ve all been looking for it throughout Colorado for a long time because we know it’s just a matter of time before it continues to spread.”ADVANCE FOR MONDAY FEB. 20 AND THEREAFTER In an undated photo provided by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, an adult emerald ash borer is shown. The highly destructive insects which kill ash trees are metallic green and about 1/2-inch long. (AP Photo/Minnesota Department of Natural Resources)The beetle was first discovered in Colorado back in 2013, in Boulder County, and has since been detected i...

Pipe bomb found at home where 2 accused of making explosives: police

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:31:38 GMT

(KDVR) — A pipe bomb was found outside a home that's been the site of repeat explosions and admitted bomb-making activity, according to the Englewood Police Department.Officers were dispatched around 1:40 p.m. Monday to the home at 4945 S. Delaware St. A resident of the home found what looked like a pipe bomb outside near an air conditioning unit, Englewood Police said in a release. How a dog was rescued from a 14,000-foot Colorado mountaintop The Arapahoe County Sheriff's bomb squad responded, found "the pipe bomb was a viable explosive device and were able to render the device safe," police said. The city's police SWAT team then executed a search warrant on the home and collected evidence. Police have been there more than once in the last week. Two men were arrested last Thursday when they "admitted to making explosives in the garage" after a reported explosion at the home, police said.Michael Steven Lubotsky and Brian Gessing, both 50-year-old men, were booked on counts of poss...

Police crack down on illegal fireworks as fire danger rises

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:31:38 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — People across the metro area are celebrating the Fourth of July by enjoying amazing fireworks shows. Meanwhile, police are sending out a warning about the dangers of lighting illegal fireworks. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that fireworks were involved in more than 10,000 injuries in 2022. Where to watch Colorado’s 4th of July fireworks, drone shows this year Metro-area police will conduct added patrols during the holiday weekend as they continue to receive complaints about the use of fireworks deemed to be illegal in Colorado. "Illegal fireworks are anything that explodes or leaves the ground," Jefferson County Sheriff’s Commander Scott Pocsik said. Pocsik said the department wants everyone to have a good time and safely enjoy the holiday weekend, so those acting outside of the law will be identified. "We are going to respond to those calls when those calls come in," Pocsik said.Despite rain, fire danger is still presentFirefighters say recent st...

Weston is ahead of 4th of July celebration, where people gave their preferences on either drones or fireworks

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:31:38 GMT

Fireworks in Weston ahead of the 4th of July at Weston Regional Park, Coconut Creek.It was free admission with food concessions available. They had a DJ, entertainment throughout the evening and a live band performance by No Filter, Monday.Some cities put a twist on tradition by bringing in drones to light up the sky and some said it’s better in a number of ways.7News captured the sky with fireworks and drones as they were on full display and asked people, what would they prefer fireworks or drones?Are you all about the tradition for July 4th?“I would rather see traditional fireworks any day of the week,” said Reina Cote.“I like how all the colors spread out,” said Tashi Osuna.“To me, it’s more nostalgic going the original way,” said Patrick Halloran. Some prefer to celebrate the holiday with a dose of high-tech.BLUE Joe Maya I think lets down the rules and it looks better, We love drones,” said Joe Maya. Like much of the country...

The last bastion of stigma: Criminalizing HIV transmission

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:31:38 GMT

Listen on Spotify Apple Music Google Play EN_Google_Podcasts_Badge Created with Sketch. Stitcher .st0{fill:#EB8A23;} .st1{fill:#FAC617;} .st2{fill:#612368;} .st3{fill:#3792C4;} .st4{fill:#C33727;} Acast Activists have worked for years to eliminate HIV-associated stigma. But within multiple European countries, people are still prosecuted for transmitting HIV. Despite clear guidance from HIV organizations em...