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Nova Scotia blazes ‘out of control,’ 16,000 forced to flee

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:21 GMT

By Michelle Watson and Zoe Sottile | CNNRaging wildfires that have burned through thousands of acres have forced more than 16,000 Canadians to evacuate their homes and triggered a burn ban in Nova Scotia, as the region experiences record-breaking heat.Officials say the fires, which span a total of more than 25,000 acres and have been deemed “out of control” by officials, have destroyed multiple buildings and caused huge plumes of smoke to tower over the region. As of Monday, more than 16,000 people were forced to evacuate the area around Halifax, Nova Scotia’s largest city.The number of people who have been forced from their homes is about 16,429, Erica Fleck, Division Chief of Emergency Management of the Halifax Regional Municipality, said in a news conference Monday.Authorities also said about 400 people have been evacuated from Shelbourne County in southwest Nova Scotia.“Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by these fires,” Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said. “We know you are...

Patrick Bailey has birthday to remember in Giants win over Pirates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:21 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Anthony DeSclafani raised his eyebrows. He knew Monday was Patrick Bailey’s birthday, but he had no idea what age the rookie catcher had turned.“He’s 24? Really?” DeSclafani said. “Jeez.”Bailey is young, but in many ways this birthday showed how he plays beyond his rookie status in the Giants’ 14-4 trouncing of the Pittsburgh Pirates in front of a robust Memorial Day crowd at Oracle Park.First, the highlight plays. Bailey was one of six Giants to record a multi-hit game against Rich Hill and the Pirates bullpen. He was one of two to hit a homer.His second career home run in 10 big league games was his first at Oracle Park and his first as a left-handed hitter.His three-hit day also included a key two-run double (reaching third on an error) in the Giants’ five-run second inning that took some disciplined approach from a less-familiar right side of the plate, shortening his swing to slap Hill’s curveball the o...

Arson, domestic violence probes underway after fire at UC Berkeley housing in Albany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:21 GMT

ALBANY — Arson and domestic violence investigations are underway after an apartment fire prompted evacuations at a UC Berkeley housing community Monday morning, authorities said.According to the University of California Police Department, officers were called at 10:41 a.m. to a home in the 700 block of Ohlone Avenue at the University Village apartment complex for a report of a family disturbance. Responding officers found two people, one adult and one minor, who were treated on the scene for minor injuries by the Albany Fire Department.During that initial response, officers learned one more resident, also an adult, was still inside, and tried to contact that person. But moments later, they smelled smoke coming from inside the apartment, and both Albany and Berkeley firefighters went into the apartment and rescued the resident.Firefighters limited the fire to the room where it started, but not before three buildings at the complex — 105, 106 and 107 — were fully or ...

Astros mock A's attendance in now-deleted tweet

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:21 GMT

(KRON) -- The Houston Astros' official Twitter account has deleted a tweet sent Sunday poking fun at the skimpy Oakland A's crowds over the weekend. "10 runs in front of tens of fans," the tweet read. It racked up more than 4,600 retweets, 17,000 likes and seven million views before it was deleted.The team sent out the tweet after Yordan Alvarez smashed his second home run of the day to give Houston a 10-1 lead, putting the finishing touches on a three-game sweep at the Coliseum. Public weighs in on Oakland Athletics’ Las Vegas stadium financing As it has been for much of the season, the Coliseum was mostly empty for the Sunday matinee. There was a reported attendance of 8,809, which makes up 19% of the stadium's capacity. The A's are last in MLB in attendance, drawing an average of 8,886 fans per game. Their pending move to Las Vegas has hurt their numbers -- they have drawn more than 10,000 fans just three times since news broke of the potential move on April 20. Houston got bl...

Smith hits 3-run homer, D-backs rally from early deficit to top Rockies 7-5

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:21 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Pavin Smith started this season in Triple-A. Drey Jameson spent a stretch down in Reno, too.The Arizona Diamondbacks’ rapid improvement into one of the better teams in the National League has created competition to stay on the team’s big league roster. Now that Smith and Jameson are back in the majors, they’re playing like guys who intend to stay there.Smith hit a go-ahead, three-run homer, Jameson threw 3 2/3 innings of impressive relief in his return to Arizona and the Diamondbacks rallied for a 7-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday.“It just shows you nothing’s guaranteed,” Jameson said of his two-week demotion to Triple-A. “You’ve got to make pitches, you’ve got to get outs and you’ve got to win ballgames to stay up here. That’s what I’m here to do.”The Diamondbacks stormed back from an early 4-0 deficit with a five-run second inning, punctuated by Smith’s three-run homer to right-center that made it...

Chennai wins Indian Premier League in stunning finish against Gujarat

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:21 GMT

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — The Chennai Super Kings have won the Indian Premier League for a record-equaling fifth time with a last-ball, five-wicket victory over the defending champion Gujarat Titans. Ravindra Jadeja plundered a six and a four from the last two deliveries against Mohit Sharma to help the Super Kings chase down a revised target of 171 runs in 15 overs. The IPL needed three days to complete the final. It was washed out on Sunday, started late Monday and finished after 1:30 a.m. local time on Tuesday. But it was worth it.Chennai was squeezed by medium-pacer Sharma in the last over and the equation got to 10 runs required off two balls. Sharma got his length wrong and Jadeja hit a straight six. Sharma then got his line wrong and Jadeja hit a four to fine leg to complete a stunning win.“I was just thinking I need to swing hard, as much as I can,” Jadeja said. “Where the ball will go, I was not thinking about that. I was backing myself and looking to hit straight, beca...

Celtics’ Brogdon (forearm), Heat’s Vincent (ankle) available for Game 7

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:21 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics sixth man Malcolm Brogdon is available for Game 7 against the Heat after sitting out Game 6 with a strained right forearm. Brogdon, the NBA Sixth Man of the Year, tested the forearm during the pregame on Monday and was cleared about an hour before tip-off. He is averaging 12.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists this postseason. “I trust him and if he’s healthy it will be a great spark for us,” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said during his pregame news conference. Miami guard Gabe Vincent is also available after being listed as questionable with a sprained left ankle.Vincent has started every game in this series except Game 5 when he was inactive. He had 15 points, including three 3-pointers in 41 minutes during Miami’s Game 6 loss. ___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports Source

Police investigating shooting near Hollywood beach boardwalk; 9 injured

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:21 GMT

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — Police are responding to a shooting near the beach broadwalk in Hollywood, Florida.Nine people were injured, police said. No deaths have been reported.A preliminary investigation shows that an altercation between two groups resulted in gunfire, police said. One person has been detained and another suspect is being still being sought.Videos posted on Twitter Monday evening showed emergency medical crews responding and providing aid to multiple injured people. It wasn’t immediately clear how many people were injured or what their conditions were.https://twitter.com/HollywoodFLPD/status/1663335222350413829?cxt=HHwWioC86c2krZUuAAAAPolice said there would be a heavy presence of officers as the investigation continues. Officials were also setting up an area for family members to reunite.Hollywood Beach is a popular beach destination about 11 miles (17 kilometer) south of Fort Lauderdale and 20 miles (32 kilometer) north of Miami. Th...

Federal officials warn MBTA to address worker safety issues

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:21 GMT

Runaway trains in track yards, near misses between trains and workers, and an employee hurt while working on overhead power lines on the Blue Line. Federal officials say the MBTA has to address worker safety issues, and do it fast — within the next two months.And commuters are worried about what this means for them.“We don’t need Band-Aids, we need the thing done safely for the people doing the work and the people who have to rely on these things every day,” said Brett Nichols, who rides the MBTA.In a letter to MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng a federal official writes, “Given the immediate risk to worker safety on the ROW (right of way), FTA (the federal transit administration) requires direct and focused actions.”They say a plan submitted by the MBTA earlier this month needs to be redone immediately because it includes fixes not scheduled to be complete until late this year, or next year. Federal officials say worker safety needs to be addressed...

Heartbroken owner calling for change after beloved dog killed by coyote on Nahant

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:21 GMT

A dog owner in Nahant is calling for change after his beloved pet was mauled to death by a coyote.Chris Del Dotto said his dog JJ was attacked by the coyote just steps from his front door and didn’t appear scared by his attempts to fend it off.“They’re very aggressive in this town,” Del Dotto said. “This is the second time I’ve had an encounter with them, and this time they got my dog.” Nahant brought in trained sharp-shooters earlier this year in an attempt to control the coyote population.