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Severe thunderstorms packing damaging winds and hail pound DC area

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:32:37 GMT

Strong winds and hail, as large as a golf ball in some areas, hammered parts of the D.C. region late Thursday afternoon and early evening, as severe thunderstorms developed from the west.The strongest weather moved east of D.C. and cleared out before 9 p.m. Thursday. Showers lingered later into the evening.The National Weather Service had issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the entire D.C. area until 10 p.m., but the watch was lifted around 8 p.m., except in two Southern Maryland counties.Current weather advisoriesSevere thunderstorm watch for Calvert and St. Mary’s counties until 10 p.m.A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for areas along & east of the Blue Ridge through 10 pm EDT. Primary threats include scattered gusts up to 70 mph along with isolated large hail. #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx #DCwx pic.twitter.com/Oi40DcLAwg— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) April 6, 2023The first severe thunderstorm warning in the region was issued for Spotsylvania County, Virgin...

Abogados del expresidente Alejandro Toledo apelan para evitar extradición a Perú, luego de que un juez de EE.UU. ordenara su detención

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:32:37 GMT

(CNN Español) — Una abogada defensora del expresidente de Perú, Alejandro Toledo, solicitó este jueves que la extradición del exmandatario a su país sea reconsiderada y que la corte en California proporcione una extensión de 14 días.Mara K. Goldman, asistente de la oficina del defensor público del Distrito Norte de California, señala que esas dos semanas le darían la oportunidad a Toledo de que un tribunal pueda escuchar su apelación.Sin embargo, el Departamento de Justicia de EE.UU. se opone a la apelación, de acuerdo con los documentos judiciales.La medida de los abogados defensores de Toledo ocurre después de que un juez federal de Estados Unidos ordenara este miércoles la detención del expresidente para iniciar el proceso de extradición al Perú.Toledo, quien vive en California, tendrá que entregarse a las autoridades federales el viernes, ya que hasta el momento no tienen audiencia programada en la corte, de acuerdo a la decisión judicial. El exmandatario cumple arresto do...

Exclusiva CNN: aumentan las probabilidades de recesión en EE.UU., advierte el CEO de JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:32:37 GMT

Nueva York (CNN) — La debacle bancaria que causó el reciente colapso del Silicon Valley Bank y del Signature Bank ha aumentado las probabilidades de una recesión en EE.UU., dijo el CEO de JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon, a Poppy Harlow de CNN en una entrevista exclusiva este jueves.En su primera entrevista desde el colapso del SVB, Dimon dijo que aunque el sistema bancario es fuerte y sólido, la reciente agitación en torno al sistema financiero es “otro peso en la balanza” hacia la recesión.Los bancos están en dificultades, pero una crisis financiera mayor podría estar gestándose“Estamos viendo que la gente reduce un poco los préstamos, recorta un poco y se retira un poco”. Aunque el caos bancario no “forzará necesariamente una recesión”, dijo, “esto es recesivo”.Se avecinan tormentas para la economía, dijo Dimon. El actual régimen de endurecimiento de la Reserva Federal, más una inflación más alta y duradera y la guerra de Rusia con...

Missing Berthoud 93-year-old found safe in Winter Park

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:32:37 GMT

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, COLO. (KDVR) — Update 7:39 p.m. The missing man was "safely located," according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. He was found in the Winter Park area, according to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office."He was disoriented but had no apparent injuries. Grant will be assessed by medical & reunited with his family," the Sheriff's Office said.Original: Larimer County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing Berthoud man.Grant Steffen, 93, did not return home after an outing to Loveland Library. According to the press release, Steffen left the library around 1:10 p.m. on April 5 and was missed by his family, who called police.According to LCSO, Steffen was seen along the Interstate 70 corridor, going westbound from Georgetown around 2:40 p.m. Thursday. Grant Steffen, 93, has been missing since 4/5/2023. Courtesy: Larimer County Sheriff's Office 4/6/2023Grant Steffen, 93, has been missing since 4/5/2023. Courtesy: Larimer County ...

‘Renfield’ stars Cage, Hoult and Awkwafina talk about working on vampire comedy that asks, what if Dracula’s your boss?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:32:37 GMT

Some bosses are the worst — not ours, ours are great — but when you’re Renfield, and Dracula’s the guy signing your checks, not only do you have the right to complain, but it may be time to find a new job. Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage star in a bloody good new movie.Food for thought:Ramani Durvasula, PhD: “Every psychopath is a narcissist, but not every narcissist is psychopathic.”Well, I think Dracula is both. Plus the food part.Nicolas Cage (as Count Dracula): “Your sole purpose in life is to serve me. Now, let’s eat!”In “Renfield,” starring Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult, a tortured aide to his boss the Count is forced to procure his master’s prey and do his every bidding.Nicholas Hoult (as Renfield): “I just want a normal life again.”Nicholas Hoult: “It’s like the beginning of a love, when all your chemicals inside of your brain are playing off, and you’re not really sure wh...

Tennessee House expels 2nd Democratic lawmaker after falling short of ousting another

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:32:37 GMT

(CNN) — Tennessee’s Republican-controlled House of Representatives has voted to expel Rep. Justin Pearson, a week after he and two other Democrats led a gun reform protest on the House floor.The House earlier expelled Rep. Justin Jones over that protest, which followed a deadly mass shooting at a Nashville school. A vote to expel the third Democrat involved, Rep. Gloria Johnson, failed.The vote over rules violations for Pearson was 69-26. Johnson’s vote was 65-30. Expulsion from the House requires a two-thirds majority of the total membership. The vote for Jones split along party lines, 72-25.Protesters flooded the state Capitol on Thursday as the legislators were set to take up three resolutions filed by GOP lawmakers Monday seeking to expel Jones, of Nashville, Johnson of Knoxville and Pearson of Memphis, a step the state House has taken only twice since the 1860s.The crowd erupted in boos and chants following both expulsions.“There comes a time w...

5 people injured in crash involving police cruiser in Dorchester

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:32:37 GMT

Five people were sent to the hospital late Wednesday night after a three-car crash involving an unmarked Boston police cruiser in Dorchester. Surveillance cameras captured video of the crash near the intersection of Dorchester Avenue and Park Street just before 11:30 p.m.In one angle, the unmarked cruiser can be seen with its lights on approaching the intersection.Video shows the cruiser sideswipe another SUV, sending both cars spinning. Another SUV was also hit. It was not clear as of Thursday night if the other car was going through the intersection or turning left. Video shows the driver had a green light, though. A police report said two police officers were among the five people who went to the hospital. Each of the three cars, meanwhile, sustained damage, with police describing significant damage on the cruiser’s front bumper and driver-side door. Police said all of the injuries in this incident were non-life-threatening. The crash remained under inves...

Bruins keep winning, but lose Charlie McAvoy

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:32:37 GMT

The Bruins notched their 61st victory of the season. They can only hope that it wasn’t a costly one.David Pastrnak, who committed a bad turnover earlier in the game, blasted a one-timer past Ilya Samsonov at 2:30 of overtime to lift the B’s to a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Garden. It was Pastrnak’s 57th of the year, coming off a nice feed from Dmitry Orlov on a 4-on-4 just after a Leaf penalty was up.But the B’s have to be holding their collective breath after Charlie McAvoy left the game in the second period when he crashed hard into the boards and did not return. It was announced he had an upper body injury.Shortly before the winner, Pavel Zacha had been called for a hand pass off a faceoff, a two-minute infraction but the officials got together and correctly rescinded the call, thus allowing the B’s to notch the winner.The Bruins trailed 1-0 in the third period but, just after their third failed power play, they tied it at 11:32. ...

Magic sit starters, drop final home game to Cavaliers

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:32:37 GMT

Even after being eliminated from postseason contention, the Orlando Magic still had something to play in Thursday’s 118-94 home loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.The Magic entered the matchup .500 at home, vying for their first winning record at Amway Center in four seasons.Even with that in mind the Magic sat their starters, opting for players who haven’t been in the rotation in the defeat, giving Orlando a losing home record (20-21) for the third consecutive season.Paolo Banchero (back tightness), Wendell Carter Jr. (left hip soreness), Fultz (left knee soreness), Gary Harris (left inner thigh soreness) and Franz Wagner (sprained left ankle) weren’t available. Neither was Jonathan Isaac (season-ending left inner thigh surgery on March 3).Cole Anthony, the team’s leading scorer off the bench, was available according to coach Jamahl Mosley but didn’t play.“The decision really is that it gives these other guys an opportunity,” Mosley said. R...

Boston University falls to Minnesota in Frozen Four semifinal, 6-2

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:32:37 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. — The University of Minnesota came into Thursday’s Frozen Four semifinal game against Boston University with one of the most potent offenses in the country equipped with a first line loaded with top NHL draft picks.On the power play, they’re even better.Behind three power-play goals and a stubborn defense, the Golden Gophers skated to a 6-2 win over BU at Amalie Arena.Minnesota senior goalie Justen Close made 27 saves as Minnesota earned a spot in Saturday’s national championship game against the University of Michigan and Quinnipiac winner.“We were tied in the third period, but we stuck with it,” said Minnesota coach Bob Motzko. “We had our chances (in the third period) and we finished this thing.”The Terriers ended a memorable first year under new head coach Jay Pandolfo with a 29-11 record in a season that included a Hockey East championship and the appearance in the Frozen Four. Pandolfo, who grew up in Burlington, won a national title as a player for BU in 1995 and ...