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Justin Steele, Yan Gomes help Cubs blank Padres 6-0

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:45:22 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Justin Steele pitched three-hit ball into the sixth inning in his fourth straight win, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 6-0 on Tuesday night.Yan Gomes had four of Chicago’s seven hits, including a two-run drive off Blake Snell in the second. Gomes is batting .441 (15 for 34) with four homers and nine RBIs in his last eight games.Taking the mound on a chilly night at Wrigley Field, Steele struck out five and walked two in 5 1/3 innings. San Diego had at least one baserunner in four of the first five innings, but it came up empty each time.Steele (4-0) improved to 5-1 with a 1.07 ERA in his last 12 starts dating to July 22. He pitched at least six innings and allowed two or fewer runs in each of his first four outings this year.The Cubs broke it open with four runs in the eighth. Gomes hit an RBI single and scored on Nico Hoerner’s three-run triple.Snell (0-4) allowed four hits, struck out five and walked five in his third straight loss. The veteran ...

Aplazan resolución sobre posible juicio al comisionado del Instituto de Migración de México por el mortal incendio en centro de migrantes de Ciudad Juárez

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:45:22 GMT

(CNN Español) — Un juez del Centro de Justicia Penal federal de Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, aplazó para el próximo domingo la resolución de si se someterá o no a juicio al comisionado del Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM), Francisco Garduño Yáñez, por su posible responsabilidad en el incendio que dejó 40 personas muertas en un centro del organismo.En la próxima audiencia, el juez Víctor Manlio Hernández Calderón deberá decidir si Garduño podría ser imputado del delito de ejercicio ilícito del servicio público, y si se le formularán cargos por fallar en su responsabilidad de proteger a las personas que estaban bajo la custodia de INM, como lo acusa la Fiscalía General de la República (FGR). La institución además ha pedido la destitución de Garduño y la  prohibición a salir del país.OPINIÓN | La muerte de migrantes en Ciudad Juárez es consecuencia de la política migratoria de López Obrador, Trump y BidenEn la audiencia de este martes, Garduño se negó a rendir declaración. Sus ...

Nuggets hold on to eliminate Timberwolves in Round 1

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:45:22 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Nuggets advance to the next round of the playoffs after a 112-109 win in the final seconds of Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.The Nuggets had a slow start, trailing by 15 points in the first quarter and rallying to trail by 7 by halftime. The team stayed in a close game against the Timberwolves into the fourth period, when they blew a tight lead in the final minutes of the game. The Timberwolves kept the score neck and neck until the Nuggets made key shots to retake the lead.It was a tight showing for Denver, who led the series 3-0 until Minnesota took an overtime win in Game 4 in Minneapolis.This series marked the first time the Nuggets reached a 2-0 playoffs lead since 2009. The Nuggets ranked No. 1 in the Western Conference this season and were the league's best shooting team during regular play.The NBA Conference semifinals are set to begin May 1-2, with a possible move-up to April 29-30.

Residents at Miami’s Nirvana condominium complex concerned about crocodile sightings

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:45:22 GMT

A community is raising safety concerns after spotting a crocodile roaming in the waters of their backyard. They say the reptile is too close to where dogs and kids play.“It’s scary. It’s of course scary,” said a woman.“There’s a big croc here, and it’s potentially dangerous for dogs and the kids,” said a man.“It was scary when I saw it,” said a man.Multiple crocodile sightings in Biscayne Bay, in the very spot where families enjoy the outdoors, which is essentially their backyard within Miami’s Nirvana condominium complex.Residents have been taking and sending images exclusively to 7News about the crocodiles that also live where their kids and dogs play.A family that saw a crocodile a couple of weeks ago said they have not let their dog go into the water since. “We’re just worried about the dogs and especially the safety of the little children,” said a man. Z said he’s worried about his fetching dog, Chloe, as well as his neighbo...

Boston police arrest man in connection with Back Bay sexual assault

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:45:22 GMT

Boston police have made an arrest in connection with a sexual assault in Back Bay over the weekend, police announced. Police previously asked for the public’s help identifying a suspect after they said an individual was assaulted around 11:45 p.m. Saturday in the area of Beacon Street and Public Alley 908. In an update, police said they arrested 33-year-old Nahom Getaneh around 2 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Atkinson Street and Southampton Street in Boston in connection with the incident.Police said Getaneh was wanted on two outstanding warrants on charges including failure to register as a sex offender and possession of Class B drugs. He is also now facing charges of assault with intent to rape and indecent assault and battery, police said.MIT officials said the person who was attacked was an MIT student. Officials said a man on a bike grabbed her from behind while she was going into the back door of a sorority house. The student said the man asked her for food, grope...

MIT graduate develops hands-free tongue-controlled computer interface 

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:45:22 GMT

People with spinal cord injuries are getting some high-tech help in the form of a Bluetooth mouthpiece developed by an MIT graduate that makes it easier for individuals with mobility issues to use computers. Speaking with 7NEWS, the team behind the technology said their goal is to give everyone equal access.  “People with severe hand impairment are isolated in this world and it’s just not fair,” said Augmental Co-Founder Tomas Vega. “So, our interface seeks to help those people and enable them to access and to share with the world.” The mouthpiece allows users to use their tongue to scroll and click on items on desktop and mobile devices. “It’s all embedded in the mouth,” Vega said. “It’s silent. It’s private. It’s expressive. It’s invisible.” The team refined their concept of a hands-free computer interface using the tongue while studying at the MIT Media Lab. They developed the removable “MouthPad” after learning about risks associated with technological implan...

Duran’s grand slam helps Red Sox snap Orioles’ streak, 8-6

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:45:22 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Jarren Duran’s drive to center field was hit plenty hard, and he figured he had a chance for extra bases.“I didn’t really think it was going out,” Duran said. “I thought it was really low so I was just trying to get on three, or at least on second.”Duran didn’t have to worry about sprinting around the bases after his line drive cleared the wall for a grand slam in the third inning. And after the Boston Red Sox withstood a five-run ninth by Baltimore, they could enjoy an 8-6 win Tuesday night that snapped the Orioles’ seven-game winning streak.Boston led 8-1 heading into the bottom of the ninth before the Orioles rallied with a leadoff homer by Gunnar Henderson and a one-out grand slam by Cedric Mullins. Kenley Jansen came on and retired the final two hitters for his sixth save.It was the first time in major league history that opposing center fielders hit grand slams in the same game, according to OptaSTATS.Corey Klub...

BC High gets off to a fast start, rolls past Xaverian

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:45:22 GMT

If you were to take a stroll down Morrissey Boulevard, you would find a certain lacrosse program still searching for its fair share of respect among the state’s top squads. Now, if you haven’t already bought into the hype around BC High’s latest run, it might be time to start.On Tuesday, the Eagles knocked off yet another obstacle, and they relied on their senior attackmen to do so. Will Emsing turned in five goals to go with four assists, while Patrick Maroney added a seven-point boost (four goals, three assists) himself, as BC High erupted offensively in the first half en route to registering a convincing 15-7 win over Catholic Conference rival Xaverian.“We had a good week of practice,” said BC High lacrosse coach Marcus Craigwell. “The guys are dialed in against a Catholic (Conference) rival, Xaverian. So I didn’t have to say much, but that was probably one of the best halves that we’ve played, the first half. We were dialed in, we were unstoppable. I told them that if we played ...

Gallery: Celtics lose to the Hawks during Game 5, 119-117

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:45:22 GMT

The Boston Celtics blew a ten point lead in the fourth quarter to loose to the Atlanta Hawks 119-117, during round 1 game 5 of the NBA playoffs at the TD Garden.

Tempers flare at Catholic school board debate over raising Pride flag

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:45:22 GMT

Security guards removed angry parents from a Catholic school board meeting in Aurora on Tuesday night after tempers flared during a debate over raising the Pride flag.The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) was debating whether or not to raise the flag at its schools for Pride month in June.The agenda item was discussed in a packed board meeting that quickly boiled over.Security guards removed audience members following the first speaker, but the ruckus spilled out into the hallway where angry parents could be heard chanting “Shame!”TCDSB teacher and parent, Paolo De Buono, told CityNews he was set to speak in favour of raising the flag, but says he received an email this morning from the YCDSB canceling his delegation.“It’s so important for students to see themselves reflected in their school board,” he argued. “It’s for their safety, it’s for their learning.”De Buono said the email from the board said: “Based on y...