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F1 sprint races set to be held before main qualifying session starting next season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:19:23 GMT

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Formula One sprint races are set to be held before qualifying for the main Grand Prix race starting next season, after a proposal to change to the format was approved on Friday. The decision to tweak the weekend schedule was reached following discussions with the F1 commission at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The commission includes governing body FIA, the teams and commercial rights holder F1.“The commission gave overall support for an update to the sprint format for 2024,” the FIA said in a statement. “A final proposal will be presented to the F1 commission for the first meeting of 2024.”Weekends that included a sprint race have previously seen qualifying for the main Grand Prix race held on Friday instead of the usual Saturday. A qualifying session — known as a shootout — for the sprint, followed by the sprint race itself, has been held on Saturdays. That has proved unpopular with some teams because it leaves too much of a gap between FridayR...

Hamas libera a 13 rehenes israelíes de Gaza, dice la Oficina del Primer Ministro de Israel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:19:23 GMT

(CNN) — Trece rehenes israelíes retenidos por Hamas en Gaza desde el 7 de octubre han sido entregados a la Cruz Roja, de acuerdo con la Oficina del Primer Ministro de Israel, como parte de un acuerdo alcanzado entre Israel y el grupo extremista.Un grupo de 12 ciudadanos tailandeses también fueron liberados, aseguró el primer ministro de Tailandia.A cambio, Israel liberará a 39 prisioneros palestinos el viernes.Israel y Hamas llegaron a un acuerdo para hacer una pausa en los combates y liberar a algunos de los rehenes en poder del grupo extremista, a cambio de prisioneros palestinos encarcelados por Israel y una pausa temporal en los combates.El acuerdo se produce tras semanas de minuciosas discusiones en las que han participado negociadores y mediadores internacionales, y supone la primera gran disminución de las tensiones en el conflicto, que comenzó el 7 de octubre tras los brutales ataques de Hamas contra Israel, en los que murieron unas 1.200 personas.¿Cómo es el acuerdo d...

Pep Guardiola faces fresh questions about allegations of financial wrongdoing by Manchester City

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:19:23 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — With Manchester City facing accusations it committed more than 100 breaches of Premier League rules, Pep Guardiola remains steadfast in his belief that team is not guilty of financial wrongdoing.The City manager was asked more questions about the allegations on Friday after Everton was deducted a league-record 10 points last week for financial breaches.“I didn’t change for one second my opinion about it,” Guardiola said at a news conference ahead of Saturday’s game against Liverpool. “Take time, wait and see what they decide and after we accept the resolution.”The league has accused City of dozens of breaches, including providing misleading information about its finances over a nine-year period from 2009-18.Potential punishments could include a point deduction or even expulsion from English soccer’s top division.The severity of Everton’s unprecedented punishment has raised questions about the sanctions that could be imposed on City.“It’s two di...

Stock market today: Wall Street opens little changed as trading resumes after Thanksgiving holiday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:19:23 GMT

Stocks were little changed in early trading on Wall Street Friday as U.S. markets reopened after the Thanksgiving holiday. The S&P 500 was up less than 0.1% as of 10:22 a.m. Eastern. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 107 points and the Nasdaq composite dipped 0.2%. Markets will close early at 1 p.m. Eastern. The major stock indexes are on pace to close out the holiday-shortened week with a fourth straight weekly gain. Shares in big technology stocks were among the biggest laggards in early trading. Apple fell 0.9% and Nvidia was 1% lower. Google parent Alphabet was down 1%. Those losses were kept in check by gains in health care, energy and other sectors. Eli Lilly & Co. rose 1.2% and Exxon Mobil added 1%. Stocks on Wall Street have rallied in November following a three-month slide amid hope that inflation has cooled enough for the Federal Reserve to finally be done with its market-crunching hikes to interest rates.Forecasts for a potential recession have been pushed fur...

Nov. 24-26: Things to do in Denver this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:19:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Friday brings snow, cold temperatures and plenty of things to do this weekend from holiday lights to outdoor winter activities.Don't let this weekend's snowy start keep you inside. Here are some things to do around Denver this weekend:Miracle at Union Station (Opens 11/24)The holiday pop-up bar opens on Friday with themed cocktails, dazzled in holiday decor and plenty of Christmas spirit. The bar is only open for a month, so make sure you stop by before you turn into a Grinch.McGregor Skate (Opens 11/24)It's finally the season for outdoor ice skating. McGregor Skate opens in the Lower Downtown neighborhood on Friday. Ice skates are available on site and the rink is open daily.Black FURday (11/24)On Friday, the Denver Animal Shelter is reducing adoption fees to $20, which includes spay/neuter surgery, microchip, vaccinations and a one-year pet license. This deal applies to all black dogs and cats, but the shelter is fairly lenient. It mentioned that even a ...

Ramp reopened after 11 vehicle crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:19:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- An 11-vehicle car crash closed a ramp on Colorado 470 on Friday morning. The first responders reported icy road conditions.Douglas County Sheriff's Office tweeted at 7:29 a.m. that the westbound C-470 exit ramp to Broadway was closed.The multi-vehicle accident included a rollover on the off-ramp from westbound C-470 to Broadway, according to the South Metro Fire Rescue. Live updates: Snow falls on Black Friday throughout the metro Originally, 9 cars were reported in the crash. At 8:51 a.m., the number tallied to 11 cars.SMFR reported that the crash caused no injuries.At 9:18 a.m., the Colorado Departement of Transportation tweeted that the roadway reopened.Firefighters described the road as a "sheet of ice." Deputies also reported extremely slick conditions and asked people to slow down if they need to be on the roads today.This is breaking news. FOX31 will update this post when there is more information.

Tiffany Haddish arrested for alleged DUI

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:19:23 GMT

(CNN) — Tiffany Haddish was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department.Police were called at 5:45 a.m. PST on Friday morning and she was arrested shortly after. She remains in custody as of Friday morning local time, a public information officer told CNN.CNN has reached out to representatives for Haddish for comment.Haddish had reportedly performed at The Laugh Factory in West Hollywood on Thursday night for the comedy club’s 43rd annual free Thanksgiving feast for the community.The comedic actress was also arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in 2022 bear Atlanta, Georgia.

Patriots potentially in great health ahead of Giants game Sunday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:19:23 GMT

The Patriots practiced with a full roster Friday, their last day on the field before this Sunday’s road game against the Giants.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | What Patriots’ J.C. Jackson learned from recent discipline from Bill Belichick New England Patriots | Bill Belichick repeatedly refuses to name Patriots’ starting QB Friday New England Patriots | 10 things that didn’t go as planned for Patriots this season New England Patriots | What makes Matthew Slater an ‘honorary’ Patriots offensive lineman? New England Patriots | Patriots mailbag: Explaining intrigue around third-string QB Will Grier Starting left tackle Trent Brown participated in a third straight practice, despite dealing with ongoing low and high ankle sprains. He was listed as limited on the team’s last two injury reports. The Pats missed him and linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley (hamstring) in t...

Can Justin Fields stay in the fast lane? 12 key numbers for the Chicago Bears’ Monday night game at the Minnesota Vikings.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:19:23 GMT

After a dispiriting 31-26 loss to the Detroit Lions last weekend, the Chicago Bears are looking to turn the page Monday night when they visit U.S. Bank Stadium for a contest against the Minnesota Vikings.The two teams faced each other in Week 6 with the Vikings leaving Soldier Field with a 19-13 victory. A lot has happened for and to both teams since, giving the rematch in Minneapolis plenty of intrigue.As kickoff approaches, here’s a look at a dozen attention-grabbing numbers and nuggets.104Rushing yards by Justin Fields in Sunday’s loss to the Detroit Lions, his fifth career 100-yard rushing outing. Fields’ 18 rushing attempts were a season high and matched his career high previously set in a Week 11 loss to the Atlanta Falcons last season. (Fields rushed for 85 yards in that game.) Of his 18 rushes against the Lions, four were scrambles for 50 yards, nine came on zone-read keepers (45 yards) and three were called quarterback sweeps (10 yards). Fields also had a ...

Israel releases 33 Palestinians from West Bank prison as part of cease-fire swap

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:19:23 GMT

By WAFAA SHURAFA, BASSEM MROUE and DAVID RISING (Associated Press)RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A Palestinian official says 33 Palestinians have been released by Israel from a West Bank prison.Their release came shortly after Hamas released 24 hostages who had been held captive in Gaza for weeks, including 13 Israelis, 10 people from Thailand and one from the Philippines. It was the first stage in a swap under a four-day cease-fire deal.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas on Friday released 24 hostages who had been held captive in Gaza for weeks, including 13 Israelis, 10 people from Thailand and one from the Philippines, according to Qatar, in the first stage in a swap for Palestinians prisoners in Israel under a four-day cease-fire deal.The agreement opened the way for sorely needed aid to flow into Gaza for beleaguered residents. It was also a moment of hope for families in Israel and elsewhere worried about loved ones taken ...