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Pope showing ‘clear improvement’ after antibiotic treatment for bronchitis infection, could leave hospital soon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:56:32 GMT

(CNN) — Pope Francis showed a “clear improvement” on Thursday after being given intravenous antibiotics for a bronchitis infection and could be released from the hospital in the next few days, according to the Vatican.The 86-year-old pontiff, who as a young man had a small part of his right lung removed, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Wednesday after complaining of breathing problems. Following clinical checks and tests, the doctors identified that he had bronchitis and were administering antibiotic therapy to treat him.“Based on the predictable outcome, the Holy Father could be released in the next few days,” Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement, adding that Francis had spent the afternoon resting, praying and carrying out some work.“His Holiness Pope Francis rested well during the night. The clinical picture is progressively improving and the planned treatments continue. This morning after breakfast, he ...

Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski collision trial ends, jury deliberates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:56:32 GMT

By SAM METZ (Associated Press)PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — A jury began deliberating Thursday afternoon in Gwyneth Paltrow’s trial over a 2016 ski collision at a Utah resort.The eight-person jury received the case following closing arguments in which attorneys delivered dueling versions of who was at fault in a crash that left retired optometrist Terry Sanderson with four broken ribs. Both sides have argued that their client was the downhill skier, making the other culpable according to a skier responsibility code.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Attorneys for Gwyneth Paltrow and the 76-year-old suing her over a 2016 ski collision used closing arguments to describe their clients as aggrieved victims participating in a yearslong legal battle to take a stand for truth, sending the case to the eight-member jury to make a decision.During closing arguments, Paltrow’s attorneys asked jurors to disregard the opp...

Wrigleyville bars: Your 2023 guide to all 45 spots around Wrigley Field for opening day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:56:32 GMT

Spring and baseball are an ideal pairing, so it stands to reason that Chicago Cubs fans are amped to get back to it with opening day Thursday.After a sleepy winter and a delayed start to the season, enthusiasm has been building for the three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers this weekend.Takeout and delivery are options for people who prefer to catch the game at home but still want to feast on Wrigleyville classics as American as, well, baseball.Here’s our list of every alcohol-slinging spot in Wrigleyville, from top taco joints brushing up against the Friendly Confines to the perfect sports bars to a couple of swanky new cocktail bars. Locations are sorted by distance to the Wrigley marquee.Cubby BearDistance to the Wrigley sign: 62 feetWhat fans go for: Day drinking; 50+ HD TVs; Cubby Blue shots.Worth noting: This iconic Cubs venue opened more than 50 years ago, and Cubs memorabilia lines some of the walls. Expect a crowd.When to go: Before, during and after the game...

911 calls reveal terror at Nashville school during attack

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:56:32 GMT

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and TRAVIS LOLLER (Associated Press)NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities released 911 recordings on Thursday that capture the terror inside a Nashville elementary school during a mass shooting this week, as callers pleaded for help in hushed voices while sirens, crying and gunfire could be heard in the background.Police released recordings of three 911 calls made during Monday’s attack at The Covenant School, in which three children and three adults were killed. In one, a man tells the dispatcher he is with a group of people, including several children, who are walking away from the Christian school toward a main road. Although the man remains calm, the tension and confusion of the situation are clear, with several adults speaking over each other and children’s voices in the background.When the dispatcher requests a description of the shooter, the caller asks a second man to get on the line.“All I saw was a man holding an assault rifle shoo...

Nets late rally vs. Rockets both concerning and promising for team with playoff hopes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:56:32 GMT

The Nets secured a must-win victory in come-from-behind fashion Wednesday to snap a skid of six losses in seven games.The circumstances behind their comeback, however, leaves an important question that could determine their Eastern Conference playoff odds.Did the Nets — who have statistically struggled in the clutch ever since the trade deadline — somehow get better in crunch time overnight?Or did they take advantage of a young, inexperienced Houston Rockets team in a victory head coach Jacque Vaughn said his team was “pretty lucky” to secure on Wednesday?The truth is somewhere in the middle.Brooklyn’s ability to finish the game on an 18-point swing was impressive for a team that owned the NBA’s worst crunch-time offense since trading Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns on Feb. 9.But it’s inexcusable that a team with legitimate playoff aspirations found themselves on the brink of losing a must-win game against a Rockets team with the second-wor...

Mets place ace Justin Verlander on IL with low-grade shoulder strain

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:56:32 GMT

MIAMI — The Mets were set to start the season with their healthiest rotation in years, but then Justin Verlander felt something wrong in his right shoulder during a bullpen session the night before Opening Day at LoanDepot Park.The Mets’ co-ace and marquee winter signing, will start the season on the injured list with a low-grade teres major strain in his right shoulder.Verlander struggled with his mechanics in his final Grapefruit League start last week and his fastball velocity was down a few miles per hour. It wasn’t anything he worried about at the time, but having dealt with a lat strain in the past, he realized the soreness he felt in his bullpen was probably connected to the decrease in velocity. The Mets exercised caution in sending him to get imaging right away.“In my bullpen yesterday, I felt just a teeny bit of something,” Verlander said Thursday ahead of the Mets’ season opener against the Miami Marlins. “When I looked back and I...

Gallery: Scenes from Red Sox Opening Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:56:32 GMT

Red Sox play the Baltimore Orioles during a cold Opening Day at Fenway Park

Under Armour extends endorsement deal with NBA superstar Steph Curry

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:56:32 GMT

Under Armour has extended its deal with NBA superstar Steph Curry, one of the Baltimore brand’s most high-profile athletes for a decade.The sports apparel and footwear maker said Thursday it reached an “enhanced” agreement with the Golden State Warriors point guard and four-time NBA champion that will help the brand capture market share, fuel business growth and create new global business opportunities.Curry, known for his signature line of Under Armour basketball shoes, has been elevated to president of Curry Brand under the company’s umbrella. In that role, the athlete is expected to direct product development and business and marketing initiatives, and expand from basketball into other categories, including golf, women, youth and sportstyle.“Stephen is one of the greatest talents of our generation,” Kevin Plank, Under Armour’s executive chair and brand chief, said in a news release Thursday. “He is an integral part of the Under Armo...

5 things to know about what may be distracting drivers on the road with you

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:56:32 GMT

Travelers Cos. released its annual survey on the leading causes of distracted driving in the face of an alarming reality: more than 46,000 people die in preventable traffic crashes in the United States in 2022. That’s up 9% from 2020, according to the National Safety Council, when the pandemic tightened its grip.Chris Hayes, assistant vice president of workers compensation and transportation, risk control at the property-casualty insurance giant, said debate abounds about the role played by the pandemic in the rise in traffic fatalities and why distracted driving is increasing.One theory gaining traction is that in the early days of the pandemic roadways were relatively deserted as people worked at home. That gave drivers the freedom to take more chances with their vehicles — driving faster and while doing so, using their cell phones for everything from checking Facebook to taking photos and even shopping, Hayes said.“But a lot of those driving behaviors really haven’t changed,” Hay...

Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Ozzy Osbourne to play metal festival this fall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:56:32 GMT

Los Angeles-based concert promoter Goldenvoice is bringing metal music back to an iconic Southern California venue Oct. 6-8 with its Power Trip music festival featuring performances by Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, Tool, Ozzy Osbourne and Iron Maiden.Fans can register for access to tickets starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 6 at powertrip.live. Three-day general admission is $599; three-day reserved floor seats are $799-$1,599; reserved grandstand seats are $1,099-$1,399; three-day pit tickets are $1,599; three-day VIP passes are $1,749-$2,999. Various hotel and camping packages are also available.Guns N’ Roses and Iron Maiden will perform Oct. 6; AC/DC and Ozzy Osbourne will play Oct. 7 and Metallica and Tool will cap the event Oct. 8.Ozzy Osbourne will perform at Power Trip at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Saturday, Oct. 7. (Photo by Harry How, Getty Images)AC/DC will perform at Power Trip at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Saturday, Oct. 7. (Photo by Valerie Macon, AFP vi...