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Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis defends title at world championships

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:20:14 GMT

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Even though he’d captured yet another gold medal, Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis wanted more. He always does.Before leaving the stage at world championships on Saturday, the vaulter known as “Mondo” had one request — raise the bar. He wanted three cracks at breaking his world record mark, the one he keeps breaking again and again.It didn’t happen. He was just too drained on a muggy night. Still, it made for great theater and after Duplantis rose from the mat following his final attempt, he faced the crowd and took a bow. Duplantis added a second straight world title by clearing 6.10 meters (20 feet), holding off runner-up Ernest John Obiena of the Philippines. Kurtis Marschall of Australia and American Christopher Nilsen, shared bronze.“It was great fun,” Duplantis said.For him, anyway, the reigning Olympic champion heading into Paris next summer. “Are you ever going to let us win?” Marschall cracked.Duplantis gave his competitors a ...

2 arrested after fight at Aurora football game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:20:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Two people were arrested after a fight broke out at a high school football game Friday night, Aurora Police Department said.APD said one of the people involved was a juvenile who had a handgun on them, and the other was an adult who was arrested for "obstruction and disorderly conduct." 4 ‘armed and dangerous’ young adults wanted in shoe store robbery It happened at the Aurora Public Schools stadium during a football game between Rangeview High School and Vista PEAK Prepatory. APD said it responded to reports of fights at the game. When crowds of people would not leave, more officers were called to the scene and it was cleared without any incident or serious injuries, APD said late Friday night.The rest of the game was canceled in the interest of student, staff and family safety, Aurora Public Schools told FOX31. As of Saturday afternoon, two people were arrested.APS said it was "disappointed and troubled" after multiple people watched others engage in fights at t...

2 robbed at gunpoint in Wynwood; subject at large

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:20:14 GMT

Police are searching for the armed robber who, they said, targeted two people in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood during the overnight hours.City of Miami Police responded to the scene of the robbery at 90 NW 29th St., at around 3:10 a.m., Saturday.Investigators said the victims reported their belongings were taken by the armed robber.Police said no one was injured.As of Saturday night, the subject remains at large.If you have any information on this armed robbery or the subject’s whereabouts, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Boloco closing several locations in Boston

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:20:14 GMT

A beloved local burrito chain is wrapping up business at its flagship location in Boston after more than 26 years.Boloco is closing its doors at its restaurant near the Berkley College of Music. The company said it was a true honor to serve customers in the city but the pandemic made it difficult to remain in business.The Boloco locations on the Common and 50 Congress will also be closing by the end of the year.The locations at Boston Children’s Hospital and in Hanover, New Hampshire will remain open.

Melrose woman and her therapy dog visit all 75 Cow Parade cows to support The Jimmy Fund

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:20:14 GMT

Finley the Dog and his owner Jodi Dwyer completed their journey supporting the Herb Chambers CowParade New England, recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Jimmy Fund. Finley and Jodi captured hearts on social media while participating in an Instagram scavenger hunt hosted by the Herb Chambers Companies and visited all the cows located throughout Greater Boston this summer.On Saturday, Jodi and her lovable Irish Doodle visited their 75th and final cow!It’s named the “Umbrella Man”, created by Boston artist Howie Green, and became the personal favorite of Herb Chambers, who sponsored the Cow Parade. The partnership between The Herb Chambers Companies and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s The Jimmy Fund began 8 years ago and has generated more than $1 million to support The Jimmy Fund.“I’m really thrilled to be part of the CowParade,” said Herb Chambers, founder of The Herb Chambers Companies.  “We have had a wonderful relationship with the Jimmy Fund going back many years. I...

Hundreds run 5K in Boston to support the Justin Turner Foundation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:20:14 GMT

Hundreds of area runners laced up their sneakers for a good cause Saturday, completing a race along the Esplanade to raise money for the Justin Turner Foundation.It was the first time the 5K Turner Trot was held in Boston. Turner started the foundation in 2017 and their mission is to support homeless veterans and kids battling various diseases.“I know we had 1,000 runners last year in L.A. but this being our first year in Boston was a question mark,” Turner said of whether people would turn out to support the race. “We’re so excited to be here in Boston.” The Justin Turner Foundation will host its golf classic in February.

Not as warm Sunday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:20:14 GMT

Cooler weather is filtering into Southern New England after a warm day Saturday. With wind shifting out of the north to northeast behind a cold front, temperatures on Sunday are expected to be 10-15 degrees cooler. Although the cold front will be past our area Sunday, clouds and fog will develop near the coastline and push inland as the day progresses. Some of those clouds may also produce showers, but they will remain spotty throughout the day. During the morning hours, locations west of Framingham will have the best chance for some sunshine, while the coastline may see some sun break through mid-afternoon.

Massachusetts 1 of 8 states where schoolkids can now eat free school meals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:20:14 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — When classes resume after Labor Day, Amber Lightfeather won’t have to worry about where her children’s next meals will be coming from. They’ll be free.Minnesota, New Mexico, Colorado, Vermont, Michigan, and Massachusetts will make school breakfasts and lunches permanently free to all students starting this academic year, regardless of family income, following in the footsteps of California and Maine. Several other states are considering similar changes and congressional supporters want to extend free meals to all kids nationwide.Lightfeather, who has four kids who attend public schools in Duluth, Minnesota, said her family has sometimes qualified for free or reduced-price meals but would have had to pay in the upcoming school year if Minnesota had not made the change. Her earnings as a hospital worker and her husband’s as a tribal employee would have put them over the limit. Last year, the family was paying over $260 a month for school ...

Yankees get 2-hit again as Tyler Glasnow, Rays even series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:20:14 GMT

TAMPA — The Yankees were two-hit again on Saturday, as Tyler Glasnow and the Rays silenced the Bombers’ bats in a 3-0, series-tying win at Tropicana Field.Glasnow did not overpower the Yankees like he did on July 31, when he struck out eight while allowing three hits and one earned run over seven innings at Yankee Stadium. But the Rays righty limited the Yankees’ traffic on the bases on Saturday, holding them to one hit while issuing two walks and four strikeouts over six scoreless innings and 85 pitches.Saturday marked the sixth time that the Yankees have been held hitless through at least five innings this season. That is tied with the Twins for the most in the majors, according to statistician Katie Sharp.The Yankees’ only hits came courtesy of DJ LeMahieu, who singled in the sixth and ninth innings.The Yankees lineup’s lifelessness was nothing new, as the last-place team has now been two-hit or worse in four games since Aug. 15. That stretch began w...

Eduardo Escobar returns to Citi Field after trade to Angels: ‘I respect the decision they made’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:20:14 GMT

Eduardo Escobar is back in Queens with the Los Angeles Angels and he’s as happy as ever.Happy is the default setting for the former Mets third baseman. Escobar has always maintained an upbeat attitude and was a favorite in the clubhouse during his tenure with the Mets. Even when the club called up top prospect Brett Baty to supplant the struggling Escobar in the lineup in April, the veteran infielder was gracious in his dealings with Baty, his teammates and the media.That tenure ended abruptly in late June when the Mets traded Escobar in the middle of a game. Escobar was getting coffee in the kitchen of the visitor’s locker room at Citizen’s Bank Park when manager Buck Showalter called him into his office to deliver the news that no one saw coming.“He said, ‘We traded you,’” Escobar told the Daily News this weekend at Citi Field. “It was really tough being traded during the game. I didn’t get an opportunity to say goodbye to my f...