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Wasteful Arsenal finally breaks down Brighton to earn 2-0 win in Premier League

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:20 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Arsenal finally wore down Brighton’s resistance despite a multitude of wasted chances to secure a 2-0 win on Sunday that sent the Gunners temporarily at least to the top of the Premier League table on Sunday. Kai Havertz only made the game safe in the 87th by finishing off a quick counterattack to double Arsenal’s lead with a rare clinical finish on an afternoon when the hosts were guilty of widespread profligacy. Havertz’s goal came from Arsenal’s 25th shot of the game — compared to just two for Brighton — and eighth on target although all but one of goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen’s previous saves had been fairly routine.Arsenal had 15 shots to zero for Brighton in the first half alone but the breakthrough didn’t come until the 53rd. Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke attempted to head clear a corner from Saka but the ball only found Gabriel Jesus, who was on hand to head it back into an empty net. That goal forced Brighton to become more a...

No podía darse el lujo de comprar una casa en EEUU, así que compró una en Italia por $62,000

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:20 GMT

Esta historia es parte de la serie Make It’s Millennial Money de CNBC, que detalla cómo las personas de todo el mundo ganan, gastan y ahorran su dinero.Stephanie Synclair estaba en su propio viaje de “Eat, Pray, Love” en 2012 cuando visitó por primera vez el lugar que se convertiría en su segundo hogar.Synclair acababa de entrar en su era empresarial y había abandonado una carrera de 10 años en marketing corporativo para convertirse en consultora y trabajar por su cuenta. “Sabía que era hora de dejar las empresas estadounidenses cuando estaba harta de que la gente me dijera cuándo tomar un descanso para almorzar”, dijo. “Me gustaría que fuera algo más que eso”.Iniciar su propio negocio de consultoría significó que Synclair pudiera trabajar desde cualquier lugar, incluso mientras viajaba por el mundo.Buscó los vuelos más baratos para su primer viaje fuera del país: “Era Palermo, Sicilia, y así es como terminamos aquí”, le dijo a C...

Club World Cup dates in the United States confirmed

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:20 GMT

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The first edition of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States will be staged from June 15 to July 13, 2025, world soccer’s governing body said Sunday. FIFA said the 32-team tournament, which will officially be called Mundial de Clubes, would be “harmoniously aligned with the International Match Calendar” to ensure there would be enough of a gap between the final and the start of domestic leagues. “Clubs play a fundamental role in world football, and the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will be a major milestone in providing clubs from all confederations with a fitting stage on which to shine at the highest level of the game,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said. “This will be an open competition based on sporting merit that will play a key role as part of our efforts to make football truly global.”The last edition of the Club World Cup in its current guise is currently being held in Saudi Arabia, where Champions League winner Manchester City i...

Tres muertos tras estrellarse una avioneta contra cables en Oregon

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:20 GMT

Una avioneta se estrelló contra unos cables de electricidad en Oregon el sábado en la tarde y murieron las tres personas a bordo, informó la policía.Los servicios de emergencia recibieron el primer reporte sobre la caída en el poblado de Independence a eso de las 4:55 p.m., informó la policía local en un comunicado colocado en redes sociales.La investigación preliminar, indicó que se halló que la colisión con los cables desató un pequeño incendio y un apagón en la comunidad, a unas 12 millas al sudoeste de Salem.La empresa eléctrica Pacific Power dijo que por lo menos 375 clientes se quedaron sin electricidad en Independence, reportó el diario Statesman Journal. Infante de marina muere en accidente de vehículo de combate anfibio en California Contundente impacto: chofer de taxi ecuatoriano muere en terrible choque en NJ La policía de Independence y la Administración Federal de Aviación están investigando.De momento no se ha difund...

North Korea fires a ballistic missile into the sea as South Korea and US step up deterrence plans

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:20 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Sunday fired a short-range ballistic missile into the sea, South Korea said, in a possible display of defiance against the latest steps by Washington and Seoul to tighten their nuclear deterrence plans against North Korean threats.South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missile was fired from an area near the North Korean capital of Pyongyang at around 10:38 p.m. and flew 570 kilometers (354 miles) before landing in the sea.The South Korean military said it was sharing the launch information with the United States and Japan to further analyze the details while maintaining readiness against the possibility of additional North Korean military activities. It criticized the launch as a “clear violation” of U.N. Security Council resolutions that ban North Korea from using ballistic technologies.Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are at their highest in years, with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accelerating the expansion of his nuclear and mis...

Police investigate Denver shooting that injured 1

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:20 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police in Denver investigated a shooting that injured one person late Saturday night.The shooting happened in the 4700 block of Kalispell Street.The injuries to the victim appeared to be non-life-threatening, according to police.The investigation was ongoing and officers were working to develop suspect information.

Serious injuries reported after rollover crash in Brighton

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:20 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- One person suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle rollover crash Sunday morning, according to the Brighton Police Department.The crash happened on eastbound Interstate 76 east of 136th Avenue.One person was taken to a local hospital.The highway was closed for a time while officers investigated the crash. It reopened just after 6:30 a.m.

Portugal’s Socialists elect new leader after Costa’s resignation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:20 GMT

Portugal’s Socialist Party (PS) chose Pedro Nuno Santos to lead the party in the next parliamentary elections following the resignation of Antonio Costa.The former infrastructure minister — backed mainly by the left wing of the progressive party — won the PS election on Saturday against Interior Minister Jose Luis Carneiro with 62 percent of the vote.On March 10, Nuno Santos, 46, will face Luis Montenegro of the center-right Social Democratic Party (PSD) in the snap election called after Costa’s decision to resign following a corruption probe launched in November against him and several members of his administration.Costa’s resignation also had repercussions in Brussels — where the former prime minister was considered a front-runner for one of the EU’s future top jobs.Most polls suggest a tight race between the PS and PSD, while the hard-right Chega party could increase its chances of disrupting Portugal’s two-party system.After his victory was announced Satu...

Report: Red Sox make huge offer to free agent RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:20 GMT

The bidding for top free agent starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is heating up, and the Red Sox are reportedly still in the mix.According to The Athletic’s Jim Bowden, the Red Sox and San Francisco Giants are making a strong push for the Japanese right-hander and have each made an offer in excess of $300 million.Bowden posted his initial report on X (formerly Twitter) and expanded upon it during an appearance on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM Sunday morning.“I heard yesterday that the Giants and Red Sox, not only were making a strong late push and were legitimately in this thing, but that the number had gone over $300 (million),” Bowden said, adding that the exact figures aren’t known and that the $300 million may include the posting fee that would be paid to Yamamoto’s former Japanese club. “The one thing also I heard is teams are trying to give more years to get the (average annual value) down for the luxury tax, so don’t be surprised if ...

Free winter festivals in San Diego that are family friendly

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:20 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The holiday season is in full swing and the City of San Diego recently announced a wave of free family friendly winter festivals.Several events are scheduled through December and into January, some that are holiday themed and others that are activity-filled. A ‘Scrippshenge’ parallel: Crescent moon winks above Oceanside Pier There are opportunities to play in the snow, watch movies, create crafts, enjoy cookies with Santa and more. The better news -- the events are free to attend.These winter festivals are planned at multiple recreation centers and parks throughout the city. Here's a look at the schedule: Balboa Park at Casa del Prado Patios A & B and Room 101: AgeWell Services will host its annual Craft Sale Sunday, Dec. 17, featuring everything from jewelry to handmade trinkets created by program participants. The event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.City Heights Recreation Center: Toys for Tots Distribution on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 18 and 19, from 4-6:30 p.m. each...