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Nationals Notebook: 2 disastrous 9th innings keep progress in check

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:18:31 GMT

There’s a fine line between good and great in Major League Baseball.There’s also a fine line between contenders and pretenders, as well as chasing what might be a meaningless milestone but a definite marker for improvement.The Washington Nationals had opportunities to post a series win and a sweep this past week, but a ninth-inning meltdown on Thursday cost them in an 8-6 loss to San Diego. On Sunday, a late-inning fade resulted in a walk-off 3-2 win for Kansas City.When chasing the elusive winning month (Nats haven’t posted one since June 2021), every game makes a difference. Instead of being 13-13 needing to take two of three games from the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers for a non-sub-.500 May, they could have been in prime position to do so.“You just gotta keep going. Keep grinding it out. I mean, we trust each other, we trust everybody’s ability to do their job,” outfielder Alex Call said after Thursday’s loss to the Padres. “...

Police: Officer struck, seriously injured by motorcyclist who was speeding, operating recklessly in NH

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:18:31 GMT

A Northwood, New Hampshire police officer was hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a 21-year-old motorcyclist who led troopers and officers on a chase through several communities on Sunday morning, officials said.Officers who were trying to stop a 2003 Honda motorcycle that had been seen driving recklessly and at a high rate of speed called off the pursuit when he entered into Northwood, where a Memorial Day parade was concluding according to police.That’s when an officer, who was in position for parade safety, stepped into the westbound travel land in an effort to signal for the operator to stop when he was struck. The motorcycle rider, later identified as Logan Goodwin, of Rochester, New Hampshire, was arrested on charges of reckless conduct, disobeying a police officer, and operating a motorcycle without a license. He is slated to be arraigned on Tuesday. The officer was taken to Concord Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.Anyone who may ha...

Dry Pattern Rolls On

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:18:31 GMT

What a beautiful weekend we had across New England. In fact, I’m not sure I saw a cloud over the four day span from Friday thru today. While today brought back the sunshine, it was sharply cooler than the other summer-like days we had. Temperatures were 25 degrees colder this afternoon than yesterday afternoon in communities along the coastline. The cool air will stay in place overnight with many towns falling to the low 40s — some of our typically cooler spots could even dip to the upper 30s.Tomorrow is going to be another “cooler coast” day as we keep the onshore breeze Tuesday. You’ll also notice the nice bright blue skies from the weekend will be gone as we watch another round of smoky skies take over. Temperatures tomorrow will be warmer the farther away from the ocean you go.While we’ve been talking about Canadian wildfire smoke for a few weeks, tomorrow’s will be different. The difference will be the smoke coming from an entirely diff...

Single mom from Brockton achieves graduation goal, will accept college degree with daughter by her side

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:18:31 GMT

A single mom from Brockton has accomplished a major milestone by earning an associate’s degree, reaching a goal that has been years in the making.Tiana Teixeira is set to receive her diploma later this week at Massasoit Community College. Taking time off from school after she became pregnant, she told 7NEWS she never gave up on pursuing her dream.“One day, I sat down, [and] I’m like, ‘You know what, I’m gonna go back and finish,'” she told 7NEWS.On Thursday, June 1, she will finally walk across the stage with her 2-year-old daughter, Niyana. The single, working mom says having her child by her side only motivated her more. Also a big aid was a professor who helped her go the extra mile, letting the new mom bring her child to class.“There were days where I wouldn’t have a babysitter and she wasn’t at daycare at that time, so I would ask him “I don’t want to miss class – is it OK if I can bring her with me’ ...

Liam Hendriks is back with the Chicago White Sox, who activated the All-Star closer from the IL

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:18:31 GMT

Liam Hendriks is back.The Chicago White Sox returned the All-Star closer from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte and reinstated him from the 15-day injured list before Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field.The Sox placed right-hander Jimmy Lambert on the 15-day IL, retroactive to Sunday, with right ankle inflammation.Hendriks indicated his imminent return Sunday evening when he posted a video on Instagram of him pitching, followed by Monday’s date. Shortly after, the Sox official Twitter account posted 31 green hearts — Hendriks wears No. 31 — followed by a video captioned: “Your journey is an inspiration. We couldn’t be more proud. Welcome back, Liam Hendriks!”Hendriks disclosed in January he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and said May 3 that it was Stage 4. He announced April 20 that he was cancer-free.Now he’s back on the active roster.Hendriks is regarded as one of the top reliever...

76ers to hire Nick Nurse as next head coach: reports

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:18:31 GMT

The Philadelphia 76ers are hiring former Raptors head coach Nick Nurse, according to reports.The Sixers and Nurse struck a deal Monday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.The Sixers selected Nurse to be the team’s new head coach weeks after parting ways with Doc Rivers, who still remains unsigned.Nurse had been engaged with the Suns and Sixers throughout Sunday and Monday, according to ESPN.The head coach was fired by the Raptors earlier this spring after the team went 41-41 and missed the postseason for the second time in three seasons. He spent five seasons in Toronto and won the 2019 NBA Finals after defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games. The 55-year-old coach eliminated the Sixers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals in seven games before winning the championship that same season.He now joins a Sixers squad that includes 2023 MVP Joel Embiid and looks to bring the franchise its first title in 40 years.He brings a 227-163 (.582) record to Philadelphia. ...

Republicans blast debt ceiling deal between McCarthy and Biden: ‘Bad news’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:18:31 GMT

Just a day after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy released the text of his compromised deal to prevent a national default, Republicans in and out of Congress were already at odds over the agreement struck between House negotiators and President Biden.The “agreement in principle” to do away with the debt limit until at least 2025 in exchange for nominal cuts to the IRS and a slight alteration of who might qualify for food subsidies championed by McCarthy is apparently not what some Republicans were envisioning when they sent their tenuously appointed speaker to make a deal with Biden.“This #debtceiling ‘deal’ is uncapped – set to expire subject to (Treasury Secretary Janet) Yellen’s discretion… wait for it… in a lame duck (1/1/2025) guaranteed to still have a Dem Senate & Biden White House,” Texas Rep. Chip Roy said via Twitter.This #debtceiling “deal” is uncapped – set to expire subject to Yellen's discretion… wait for it… in a lame duck (1/1/2025) ...

San Diego County's older population has grown over the last decade: census

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:18:31 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego County became older, faster over the last decade, according to new census data, following a trend of growth to senior populations nationwide that outpaced any other ten-year period in more than a century.A FOX5SanDiego.com analysis of new figures from the 2020 census released by the U.S. Census Bureau last week estimated that the share of residents in San Diego County aged 65 or older grew over the last decade, while the share of children and adults in their 20s declined.Over the last decade, the population of adults older than 65 in San Diego County jumped about 26%, while the number of children under the age of 9 fell about 10%. Young adults aged 20 to 29 also saw a moderate decrease over the last 10 years, declining about 2%. State Farm no longer offering home insurance in California These trends, combined with a median age jump from 34.6 to 37.1, mirrored nationwide changes across age demographics that is considered the fastest decadal rate of aging in t...

Quebec, Ottawa pledge $300 million for GM electric car battery component plant

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:18:31 GMT

BÉCANCOUR, Que. — The governments of Quebec and Canada have announced $300 million in funding for a factory that will make components for electric vehicle batteries in Bécancour, Que., located about halfway between Montreal and Quebec City.The $600-million factory, a joint project between automaker General Motors and South Korean industrial materials maker POSCO Future M, was first announced by the companies last year. The factory will manufacture cathode-active materials, a key component of lithium-ion batteries found in electric cars, and is expected to employ around 200 people when it opens in 2025.Quebec Premier François Legault said the factory, which is already under construction, sends a signal that Quebec is open to investment from international companies as he attempts to make the province a leader in green energy.“We have an exceptional opportunity,” he told reporters in Bécancour. “We have Hydro-Québec, so we have clean energy. We have strategic minerals...

Plan for fate of crumbling 24 Sussex expected by fall, minister tells MPs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:18:31 GMT

OTTAWA — Public Services and Procurement Minister Helena Jaczek says the Liberal government expects to have a plan for the future of 24 Sussex Drive by the fall. Jaczek appeared today before a House committee on government operations and was pressed by Opposition MPs on when her government intends to make a decision about the official residence of the prime minister. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family have not taken up residence in the mansion, which was closed to staff last fall due to its worsening condition, including a rodent infestation.The National Capital Commission, controller of the property, says contractors recently began removing aged electrical systems and asbestos, which is necessary regardless of any decision on the building’s future. A spokeswoman says the current work is expected to take one year and cost $4.3 million. Jaczek says the government expects the commission to provide a detailed list of options for the property’s future, and the mini...