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The last player Serena Williams beat, Anett Kontaveit, retires at 27 after loss at Wimbledon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:24:22 GMT

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — The last player Serena Williams beat before retiring last year has now called it quits on her own career after a second-round loss at Wimbledon on Thursday.Anett Kontaveit, a 27-year-old Estonian who has been struggling with a chronic back issue, lost to 32nd-seeded Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-2 at the All England Club.“Just a lot of emotions. There’s sadness, there’s happiness,” Kontaveit said. “There’s a bit of everything.”Kontaveit was ranked No. 2 in the world last year and was seeded second at the U.S. Open. But she lost to Williams in the second round, a match that ended up being the American great’s final victory in a career that saw her win 23 Grand Slam singles titles.Kontaveit has won six titles in her career, including four in 2021. At major tournaments, her best result was reaching the quarterfinals at the Australian Open in 2020.After the match, Kontaveit noted her decision was final, but did point out that it was her last...

Marsh century and Wood 5-for highlight topsy-turvy first day of 3rd Ashes test

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:24:22 GMT

LEEDS, England (AP) — Mitch Marsh celebrated his test comeback by smashing a century and taking a wicket as Australia led England by 195 runs after day one of the third Ashes test at Headingley on Thursday.Marsh’s scintillating run-a-ball 118 rescued Australia from 85-4. To put it in perspective, the allrounder and Travis Head combined for 155 runs. The rest of the team scored 108.After Marsh was dismissed on the stroke of tea at 240-5, Australia collapsed to be all out for 263. Fresh England fast bowler Mark Wood in his first test since December took 5-34.Marsh capped his own remarkable day in his first test in four years by claiming England’s third wicket when Zac Crawley nicked off.England was 68-3 at stumps, trailing by 195 runs in the must-win match. On their home ground, Joe Root was on 19 and Jonny Bairstow on 1.Marsh appeared to be making up for lost time.He was picked after Cameron Green was sidelined by a minor hamstring strain following the win at Lord’s...

Officer shoots at people targeting homeless encampments with fireworks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:24:22 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — One officer in Lakewood fired a shot at suspects who were allegedly throwing fireworks at homeless encampments on Colfax.The Lakewood Police Department tweeted about a large police presence in the area of Colfax and Teller just after 4:30 a.m. Thursday. The area is in the Edgewood neighborhood just west of Sloan's Lake Park.FOX31's Jim Hooley is on the scene and spoke with LPD who said at least two suspects were driving down Colfax and throwing lit fireworks at homeless encampments. One person without housing who was targeted by the fireworks threw a rock back at the suspects and broke the back window of their vehicle. Do you recognize this man? He’s accused of stealing bras and panties LPD said they arrived on scene and began speaking to the people in the homeless encampment. At that point, the suspect's vehicle returned to the area. According to LPD, an officer felt threatened and one round was fired at the car. No one was hit by the gunfire, and no injuries have...

Sphere debuts colorful, dynamic display for Las Vegas Fourth of July

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:24:22 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A new addition to the Las Vegas skyline showed what it can create on the Fourth of July with its first illuminated animated display. The Sphere did a special show for the holiday.“The Exosphere is more than a screen or a billboard – it is living architecture, and unlike anything that exists anywhere in the world. Last night’s show provided a glimpse of the Exosphere’s captivating power, and the possibilities for artists, partners, and brands to create compelling and impactful stories to connect with audiences in new ways,” Guy Barnett, SVP of brand strategy and creative development. No drought in Colorado for the first time in years The Sphere introduced the fully-lit colorful display on its 360-degree Exosphere Tuesday around 9 p.m. The display included a patriotic theme with stars and what resembled fireworks. The Sphere lights up the Las Vegas skyline on July 4, 2023, with a special inaugural display. (Credit: Sphere Entertainm...

As South Floridians grapple with sweltering temps, Miami firefighters share tips on how to deal with heat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:24:22 GMT

Another heat advisory is making it challenging for South Floridians to keep cool, but first responders have a few suggestions to deal with those record temperatures and heat indexes.City of Miami Fire crews not only had to deal with the heat on Thursday. They put out a warehouse fire while getting scorched by the ball of fire in the sky.“We do more rotations when we’re working in excessive heat conditions like this, and in an extensive operation like you see now,” said Miami Fire Rescue Capt. Ignatius Carroll.Battling fires is among the hottest jobs under the South Florida.“The important part of it is what we call that rehab, reducing that body temperature down to a normal limit so that you are able to perform your task,” said Carroll.7News cameras captured crews recovering in a tent nearby with misting fans and water.A heat advisory is in effect through 7 p.m. Cooling showers, however, are moving across the Florida Keys, Thursday afternoon.Heavy rainfa...

3 remain hospitalized after shooting at Fort Lauderdale apartment complex injures 5

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:24:22 GMT

Three people remained hospitalized on Thursday after a shooting in a Fort Lauderdale apartment complex left five people injured, including two minors.Fort Lauderdale Police units responded to the scene of the shooting in the area of Northwest 29th Avenue and 19th Street, Wednesday night.Speaking with reporters, FLPD Chief Patrick Lynn said the shooting stemmed from an argument involving two groups of people in the courtyard of the complex.“At approximately 8:40 p.m. this evening, at this apartment complex … we had a group of people gathered in the courtyard. A second group of people confronted them,” said Lynn. “As a result, gunfire ensued.”Investigators confirmed five people were injured and were transported to Broward Health Medical Center; one of the adults suffered life-threatening injuries, and the other four victims suffered injuries that do not appear to be life-threatening.As of Thursday morning, officials said two people were discharged from th...

US Border Patrol and Monroe County Sheriff’s Office respond to Cuban migrant landing in Marathon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:24:22 GMT

U.S. Border Patrol agents and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded on Thursday to a migrant landing in the Florida Keys, where they encountered seven Cuban migrants. According to Border Patrol, the migrants arrived earlier in the day near Marathon aboard a homemade vessel.https://twitter.com/USBPChiefMIP/status/1677054778210230273?s=20Details regarding the migrants’ conditions and their intended destinations were not immediately available.

Florida couple charged with aggravated manslaughter of toddler left in hot car overnight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:24:22 GMT

LAKELAND, Fla. (WSVN) — Police arrested a couple accused of leaving their 18-month-old toddler inside a car overnight after returning home from a night of partying.Polk County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested Joel and Jazmine Rondon, both 33 years old and residents of Winchester Estates Circle in Lakeland, on charges of aggravated manslaughter of a child. The child, still strapped into her car seat, succumbed to the extreme heat and passed away the following day.According to the news release, on July 4, the Rondons attended a Fourth of July celebration in Lakeland along with three other children under the age of 9. They did not arrive home until approximately 3:00 a.m. on July 5, having consumed alcohol and marijuana during the party. Upon their return, Jazmine instructed Joel to bring the female toddler inside while she took the other two children indoors. Joel noticed that one of the car doors was open but assumed Jazmine had already taken the toddler out. Without confirmi...

First Heat Wave for Some Tomorrow

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:24:22 GMT

Today was another hot and humid day across the area. Not only did temperatures climb to the 90s for many of us, but heat index values (what it feels like) got close to 100°! Norwood actually surpassed that this afternoon with a heat index of 101° at 4pm.So for those that high 90°, it was two in a row (sorry Lawrence, your high was 89° yesterday) and on our way to what will likely be our first heat wave of the year. If you need a reminder, an official heat wave is three consecutive 90° days. For Nashua, Fitchburg, and Norwood that will likely happen tomorrow.Tomorrow might be just a degree or two cooler than today but with the humidity in place, the takeaway is the same with feels like temperatures well into the 90s. Like today, we saw a few bubble up showers and storms. That chance will be back again tomorrow, but it will stay low — only a 10% chance.We’ll also have a sea breeze tomorrow which will keep the coast near 80° so Boston will still wait for the first 90° day o...

Meta officially launches Twitter rival Threads. 30 million have joined already

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:24:22 GMT

(CNN) — Facebook has tried to compete with Twitter in numerous ways over the years, including copying signature Twitter features such as hashtags and trending topics. But now Facebook’s parent company is taking perhaps its biggest swipe at Twitter yet.Meta on Wednesday officially launched a new app called Threads, which is intended to offer a space for real-time conversations online, a function that has long been Twitter’s core selling point.The app received 30 million sign-ups as of Thursday morning, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on his verified Threads account.The app appears to have many similarities to Twitter, from the layout to the product description. The listing, which first appeared earlier this week as a teaser, emphasizes its potential to build a following and connect with like-minded people.“The vision for Threads is to create an option and friendly public space for conversation,” Zuckerberg said in a Threads post following the launch. “We hope to take wha...