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Prize-winning AP team served as world’s eyes in Mariupol

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:24 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Instincts about the strategic significance of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol led a team of Associated Press journalists there just as Russians were about to lay siege. It proved to be a fateful decision.For nearly three weeks last year, Mstyslav Chernov, Evgeniy Maloletka and Vasilia Stepanenko were the only journalists in Mariupol, serving as the world’s eyes and ears amid the horrors of the Russian onslaught.Together they helped expose the extent of the suffering Ukrainians endured, served as a counterweight to Russian disinformation and contributed to the opening of a humanitarian corridor out of Mariupol. They also had to elude capture by Kremlin forces that were hunting for the team.On Monday, Pulitzer Prize judges cited the work of the three Ukrainian journalists, along with Paris-based Lori Hinnant, in giving The Associated Press the prestigious award for public service.Seven AP photographers, including Maloetka, also won a breaking news Pulitzer fo...

Iowa, Iowa St announce investigations into athlete gambling

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:24 GMT

The University of Iowa announced Monday that 26 athletes across five sports are suspected of wagering on sports in violation of NCAA rules, and more than 100 people have been linked to an investigation.In addition, Iowa State acknowledged that some 15 of its athletes across three sports also are suspected of violating gambling rules.The announcements came less than a week after Alabama fired its baseball coach, Brad Bohannon, following a report of suspicious bets made at an Ohio casino involving his team.NCAA rules prohibit athletes, coaches and staff from betting on amateur, collegiate and professional sports in which the NCAA conducts a championship. For example, athletes cannot bet on NFL games even if state laws would legally allow them to do so if they weren’t competing under NCAA rules.It was not known whether any of the athletes are suspected of making wagers on contests in which they participated. It is illegal in Iowa for a person under 21 to wager on sports.The Iowa Racing...

2 teens charged in St. Charles Town Center mall shooting

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:24 GMT

Two teens have been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that happened at a Charles County, Maryland, mall on Sunday afternoon.The Charles County Sheriff’s Office said it all began with an argument between the teens and two adults at the St. Charles Town Center in Waldorf.During that argument, a Charles County Sheriff’s Office news release said that a 16-year-old boy had a firearm and when one of the men the teenagers were arguing with tried to intervene, the 16-year-old pointed the gun at him and shot the weapon.The boy missed and struck the window of the storefront. The two teenagers then left the store. No one was hurt in the shooting.Law enforcement, including Maryland State Police and mall security, helped frightened customers and staff get to safety. Officers also began searching for the teens, who were found hiding behind a dumpster.According to the sheriff’s office, the 16-year-old is charged with attempted murder, first-degree assault and other charges. ...

Las muertes de niños relacionadas con el fentanilo se multiplicaron por más de 30 entre 2013 y 2021

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:24 GMT

(CNN) — Las sobredosis mortales de fentanilo se han disparado en los últimos años en EE.UU. y una nueva investigación muestra que las muertes entre los menores de edad han aumentado significativamente, reflejando las tendencias entre los adultos.Más de 5.000 niños y adolescentes perdieron la vida por sobredosis de fentanilo en las dos últimas décadas, según datos publicados este lunes en JAMA Pediatrics. Más de la mitad de esas muertes se produjeron en los dos primeros años de la pandemia de covid-19.Hubo alrededor de 1.550 muertes pediátricas por fentanilo en 2021, más de 30 veces más que en 2013, cuando comenzó la ola de muertes por sobredosis con opioides sintéticos en Estados Unidos.Así podrías reconocer una sobredosis de opioides sintéticosUna oleada que comenzó en 2018 llevó a un aumento de casi 3 veces en las muertes entre los adolescentes mayores y un aumento de casi 6 veces entre los niños menores de 5 años. En 2021, 40 bebés y 93 menores de 1 a 4 años murieron por so...

I-80 Gold: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:24 GMT

RENO, Nev. (AP) — RENO, Nev. (AP) — I-80 Gold Corp. (IAUX) on Monday reported a loss of $13.1 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Reno, Nevada-based company said it had a loss of 5 cents. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 8 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $4.5 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on IAUX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/IAUXSource

Forte placed on KY veterinary list, clouding Preakness plans

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:24 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky racing officials have placed scratched Kentucky Derby favorite Forte on a mandatory 14-day veterinary list that may require the colt to pass a soundness test in Maryland in order to race in the Preakness.The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced the update on Monday, two days after its veterinarians scratched the early 3-1 choice hours ahead of the Derby during a morning soundness check because of concerns about a bruised right foot. A KHRC release cited HISA Rule 2241a in placing Forte on the list and stated that the Todd Pletcher-trained colt must perform a “satisfactory workout” for a state veterinarian and have a negative blood sample to be removed.That means Maryland veterinarians may need to be convinced that Forte is able to race in the second jewel of racing’s Triple Crown on May 20 in Baltimore. Medina Spirit failed a post-race drug test after winning the 2021 Kentucky Derby and had to meet a similar requirement to compete in the P...

McEwen: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:24 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — TORONTO (AP) — McEwen Mining Inc. (MUX) on Monday reported a loss of $43.1 million in its first quarter.The Toronto-based company said it had a loss of 91 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 14 cents per share.The gold and silver mining company posted revenue of $34.8 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MUX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MUXSource

Nuggets search for answers after dropping 2 straight to Suns

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:24 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Kevin Durant and Devin Booker needed just a little bit more offensive help, someone to take just the tiniest bit of pressure off Phoenix’s high-scoring tandem.Along came Landry Shamet, who elevated his game — five 3-pointers, 19 points — as the Suns equalized the second-round series at 2-2 against the Denver Nuggets. It’s the X-factors who are helping swing a series that moves back to the Mile High City for Game 5 on Tuesday night. Philadelphia also plays at Boston with that series tied at 2-all.Durant and Booker are simply doing what stars do — shine. Same with the Nuggets in Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic, whose 53-point performance in a 129-124 loss Sunday was overshadowed by a sideline fracas with Suns owner Mat Ishbia (Jokic drew a $25,000 fine from the league for making improper contact).Shamet certainly stepped up for Phoenix in Game 4. The contest before, it was Cameron Payne who started in place of the injured Chris Paul and scored seven points, including...

Weis: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:24 GMT

SUNBURY, Pa. (AP) — SUNBURY, Pa. (AP) — Weis Markets Inc. (WMK) on Monday reported net income of $25.8 million in its first quarter.The Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based company said it had net income of 96 cents per share.The food retailer posted revenue of $1.14 billion in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WMK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WMKSource

Twisting metal heard before HVAC collapse at Gaylord hotel

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:24 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — A woman and her family who were at the Gaylord Rockies on Saturday described the moments before air ducts went crashing down.Ashley Richter of Parker had gone to the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center to celebrate her birthday, along with her two children and husband. That celebration turned into a nightmare.“Suddenly when we were in the pool (we heard) what sounded like twisting metal. A big kind of creak. And my first thought was that it didn’t sound good before I could process it,” Richter said. Gaylord Rockies will investigate itself for HVAC collapse at indoor pool Then, air ducts almost her height encircled the pool as she and her family tried to make their way out. Richter stands 5 feet 7 inches tall."Before we knew it, the HVAC was encompassing the pool that we were in, and it was falling down. There was black sludge that smelled like sewage that was falling from the ceiling. It was kind of a panic moment. All hands on deck. Everyone got ou...