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El último vuelo del Concorde: ¿es esta la mejor fotografía de aviación de la historia?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:32 GMT

(CNN) — El 26 de noviembre de 2003, el avión supersónico Concorde realizó su último vuelo cuando regresó al aeródromo cerca de Bristol, en el suroeste de Inglaterra, donde ha permanecido desde entonces.Cuando esta maravilla de la ingeniería moderna se elevó sobre el puente colgante de Clifton, en Bristol, un hito de la ingeniería victoriana basado en un diseño de Isambard Kingdom Brunel, creó un momento conmovedor que fue presenciado por multitudes entusiastas.En lo alto del cielo, colgado de un helicóptero y azotado por vientos gélidos, el fotógrafo Lewis Whyld logró captarlo con su cámara: una imagen que se ha convertido en la toma que define la edad de oro de los viajes más rápidos que la velocidad del sonido.Whyld, quien ahora trabaja como camarógrafo aéreo para CNN, nos desvela cómo tomó una de las fotos de aviones más espectaculares de la historia.Cómo era pilotar el avión supersónico ConcordeLa historia del fotógrafoRecuerdo que alguien gritó: “¡Ahí está, ahí está...

Indiana Hoosiers won’t bring back coach Tom Allen next season, AP sources say

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:32 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana Hoosiers won’t bring back coach Tom Allen next season, AP sources say.Source

Secuestran petrolero vinculado con Israel frente a las costas de Yemen

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:32 GMT

Al menos otros dos ataques marítimos en los últimos días han estado relacionados con la guerra entre Israel y Hamás.Los atacantes se apoderaron del Central Park, con bandera liberiana y administrado por Zodiac Maritime, en el Golfo de Adén, dijeron la compañía y la firma privada de inteligencia Ambrey. Zodiac calificó la incautación como “un posible incidente de piratería”.“Nuestra prioridad es la seguridad de nuestros 22 tripulantes a bordo”, dijo Zodiac en un comunicado. “El barco capitaneado por Turquía tiene una tripulación multinacional formada por ciudadanos rusos, vietnamitas, búlgaros, indios, georgianos y filipinos. El barco lleva un cargamento completo de ácido fosfórico”. Al menos 13 personas desaparecidas tras hundirse barco de carga en Grecia Tras demora, Israel y Hamas concretan segundo intercambio de rehenes y detenidos Zodiac indicó que el barco es propiedad de Clumvez Shipping Inc., aunque otros registros vinculab...

Bagnaia wins Valencia race to clinch his 2nd straight MotoGP title

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:32 GMT

Francesco Bagnaia won the Valencia GP and clinched his second straight MotoGP title on Sunday.Bagnaia finished the race ahead of fellow Italian Fabio Di Giannantonio and Frenchman Johann Zarco.The 26-year-old rider from Ducati finished the season with 467 points, 39 points ahead of Spaniard Jorge Martin.It was the seventh win of the season for Bagnaia, who was ahead in the riders’ championship for most of the season.Martin, who did not finish Sunday’s race, won four races this season.Bagnaia would have won the title regardless of his position because Martin failed to earn any points.___AP sports: https://apnews.com/sportsSource

Unbeaten Nice beats Toulouse 1-0 to stay one point French league leader PSG

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:32 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Striker Terem Moffi’s second-half goal was enough to give unbeaten Nice a 1-0 home win against Toulouse on Sunday and keep it one point behind French league leader Paris Saint-Germain.Moffi collected a pass from midfielder Morgan Sanson near the penalty spot in the 54th minute and finished confidently.Nice has built its success on a stout defense which has conceded just four goals in 13 games. Monaco is five points behind Nice in third place. Star striker Kylian Mbappé scored his league-leading 14th goal as PSG beat Monaco 5-2 on Friday in an error-strewn match.Later Sunday, Lyon looked to move off the bottom of the table with a home win against Lille.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Man hospitalized after medical incident during arrest in Adams County

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A man was reportedly hospitalized after a medical incident Saturday that occurred while Adams County Sheriff's Office deputies were trying to place him under arrest, according to a release.Around 2:33 p.m., deputies responded to a reported "arson in progress" in the 6800 block of Highway 79 in Bennett. According to ACSO, when deputies tried to contact the adult male subject of the report, he became combative. Dog found after running away from car crash When the deputies tried to put him into custody, he stopped breathing, according to ACSO.They immediately aided the man on the scene and he was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment, ACSO said.His condition as of Sunday morning was unknown.The 17th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team was investigating the incident.

Apply to get paid $2,500 to watch 25 holiday movies in 25 days

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:32 GMT

In the midst of the holiday season comes everyone’s favorite activity: getting cozy and watching your favorite holiday movies.But this year, you could get paid for it.Cabletv.com is looking for a “Chief of Cheer” to watch 25 holiday movies in 25 days.The company said it will pay its new hire $2,500 and a one-year membership to several streaming services.You can apply for the position on their website, the deadline is Dec. 1.

4-year-old Israeli American hostage released to Red Cross

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:32 GMT

(CNN) — Abigail Edan, the 4-year-old American dual citizen abducted by Hamas on October 7, is in the hands of Red Cross officials, a senior US official told CNN – marking the first successful release of an American hostage since the start of a truce between Israel and Hamas. Edan is one of the 17 hostages being released Sunday.The news comes after national security adviser Jake Sullivan told CNN’s Dana Bash that the Biden administration had “reason to believe” one of the Americans held hostage would be released Sunday.“We’re dealing with Hamas. We are in a ‘don’t trust, but verify’ situation here. And so we have reason to believe that there will be an American release today,” Sullivan said on “State of the Union.”“Today should be a good day, a joyful day, but until we actually see it happen, we are going to remain really at the edge of our seat,” Sullivan said.Two American women are currently unaccounted for and are also expected to be part of the group of 50 women and children...

Small Business Saturday highlights importance of supporting local sales

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:32 GMT

After a hectic Black Friday, small business owners looked to get more people to shop locally. Brick & Mortar locations took part in Small Business Saturday in Coral Gables.Mayor Vince Lago and Books & Books owner Mitchell Kaplan, among others, highlighted the importance of local sales.“When you buy at a small business, the money stays in the community. It doesn’t go to some corporate headquarters, stays here,” said Kaplan. Books & Books also launched a non-profit foundation as part of Small Business Saturday, with the goal of touching more lives with the power of a book.

4-year-old American girl among third group of hostages released by Hamas

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:32 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas was back on track Sunday as the militants freed 17 more hostages, including 14 Israelis and the first American, in a third set of releases under a four-day truce.Red Cross representatives transferred the hostages out of Gaza. Some were handed over directly to Israel, while others left through Egypt. Israel's army said one was airlifted directly to a hospital.The Israeli hostages ranged in age from 4 to 84 and included Abigail Edan, a 4-year-old girl whose parents were killed in the Hamas attack that started the war on Oct. 7. The U.S. identified her as the first American hostage freed; White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told NBC’s “Meet the Press” the U.S. had reason to believe an American hostage would be released and said there were hopes it would be her. Biden: Conditions on aid to Israel a ‘worthwhile thought’ In all, nine children ages 17 and younger were on the list, according to...