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Nuggets search for answers after dropping 2 straight to Suns

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:12:50 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 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:12:50 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 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:12:50 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...

Family of famous Boston Marathon dog, Spencer, welcomes new puppy thanks to therapy dog nonprofit

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:12:50 GMT

A new era may be coming for the Boston Marathon as the owners of the iconic former official marathon dog, Spencer, welcome home a new puppy named “Jimmy.” Jimmy arrived thanks to a therapy dog group. Speaking with 7NEWS, Rich Powers said Jimmy couldn’t have come at a better time for the family. “He’s pretty smart and he’s very eager to please,” Powers said. “He’s a good looking boy.”Spencer and fellow golden retreiver Penny were two beloved mascots who had encouraged thousands of runners along the Boston Marathon route since 2014 until early this year. Spencer passed away in February. Penny then passed just days later. In both cases, the dogs died due to canine cancer. “We were having a very difficult time grieving over the loss of both,” Powers said. “We usually had two so that wouldn’t happen so that they would help us grieve over the other one.”“[W]e had plans on getting Penny a friend and we didn’t know she was going to leave us ...

Robbins: Charlie the Golden head of the class for social support

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:12:50 GMT

Charlie is a seven-year-old Golden Retriever who knows there’s something different about Tuesdays. For starters, her dog walker comes earlier than usual, and deposits Charlie back home by early afternoon. A bag appears out of the closet, and Charlie’s favorite stuffed animal is placed in it, along with a sandwich bag full of dog treats and an empty water bowl. Charlie knows something’s up, and knows what that something is. When her owner calls her name, Charlie is on her feet, barreling down the stairs, out the front door and toward the car which she remembers will transport her an hour south on the highway to a parking lot two blocks from the political science department of a New England university.She knows the drill. There is a university security guy who must have had a Golden as a boy, because he waits for her every week, and before the hatchback is open he is out of his car and heading over, calling “Charlie! I missed you!” The fellow just turned 50, but you’d never know it by...

Inspector general: Put MBTA safety oversight somewhere else

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:12:50 GMT

Thanks, but no thanks, Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro said of a state lawmaker’s proposal to move safety oversight of the MBTA into his office.Testifying Monday at a Joint Committee on Transportation hearing, Shapiro said that he instead favors moving this watchdog role from the Department of Public Utilities to a new independent agency “focused solely on safety of the MBTA.”He envisions two branches within this potential entity, one for the region’s subway system, which aligns with the Federal Transit Administration’s oversight authority; and a smaller one focused on everything else: buses, regional transit authorities and ferries.“I do believe that a new safety agency, as defined by the FTA, is needed,” Shapiro said, referring to the feds’ critique in last year’s safety management inspection that state safety oversight be independent from the governor’s office.“That agency should not be the OIG,” he added. “Rather, the OIG would have oversight of the new safety agency.”This sol...

118 law enforcement officers killed in line of duty last year, Mass State Police trooper Tamar Bucci died when she tried to help a driver

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:12:50 GMT

More than 100 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty last year, according to new FBI data, which includes the death of a Massachusetts State Police trooper who “gave the ultimate sacrifice” when she tried to help a stopped motorist.The FBI on Monday reported that 118 law enforcement officers were killed in line-of-duty incidents in 2022. Of these, 60 officers died as a result of felonious acts, and 58 officers died in accidents.The 60 officers who were feloniously killed was an 18% decrease from 2021, while the 58 officers accidentally killed was an increase of two officers from 2021. The majority of accidental deaths (35 officers) were killed in motor vehicle crashes.Mass State Police Trooper Tamar Bucci, 34, a two-year veteran of the department, was responding to a disabled motorist just before midnight last March 3 when a tanker hit her marked cruiser. The trooper who was assigned to the Medford barracks was killed in the crash.“It’s sign...

Ravens 2023 undrafted free agent tracker: Maryland WR Dontay Demus Jr. among additions

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:12:50 GMT

With the NFL draft over, the Ravens have turned their attention to the undrafted market.Baltimore entered the draft with 63 players and made six picks, leaving space to add a big class. Here’s a look at the announced additions:Ball State safety Jaquan Amos: The Ravens on Monday signed the 6-foot, 194-pound Amos, who spent last season at Ball State after one year at Iowa State and three at Villanova. They also waived undrafted free agent defensive end/fullback Levi Bell in a corresponding move.In a dozen games last season, Amos, a Philadelphia native, tallied 95 tackles, half a sack, one interception and four passes defensed. Four times last year he had at least 11 tackles for the Cardinals, including a season-high 14 against Eastern Michigan.Maryland wide receiver Dontay Demus Jr.: The 6-foot-3, 213-pound Demus, a Washington native, ranks fifth in career receiving touchdowns (14), seventh in career receiving yards (2,008) and ninth in career receptions (125) in Maryland histor...

Yankees Notebook: Aaron Judge ready to return — and avoid headfirst slides

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:12:50 GMT

After a few days of hitting off machines, running and throwing behind the scenes, Aaron Judge is ready for the real thing.The Yankees slugger is set to return from a right hip strain on Tuesday, he and Aaron Boone confirmed Monday. Judge still had to go through a normal pregame routine before Monday’s series opener against the Athletics, but the plan is for him to be in Tuesday’s lineup, as it’s been about five days since he’s felt anything with his hip.Boone added that he doesn’t anticipate Judge having any restrictions moving forward.“Ready to go,” Judge said Monday at Yankee Stadium. The outfielder went on the injured list on May 1, and the team initially announced the stint was retroactive to April 28. On Monday, the team amended that backdate to April 29, making Tuesday the earliest Judge could return.Judge’s hip injury stemmed from a headfirst slide on April 26 when he tried to steal third base with the Yankees up 5-0 in Minnesot...

‘Challenging time’: Alberta wildfire evacuees to get financial aid, military to help

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:12:50 GMT

EDMONTON — The Alberta government promised financial aid Monday to people forced from their homes by wildfires that continue to threaten many areas of the province.The province also asked the federal government for help, and Premier Danielle Smith said military personnel would be deployed to prevent looting and maintain order in evacuated communities.“There is no question that this is a challenging time,” Smith said.“Tens of thousands of people have been forced from their homes and their jobs. They’re leaving behind all they own.”Close to 100 fires remained active Monday during an unusually early and intense fire season. So far this year, 405 wildfires have burned nearly 400,000 hectares, according to the latest data available on the Alberta government’s website. Last year at this time, 180 fires had burned 417 hectares.About 29,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes in more than a dozen communities in recent days. Among them were about...