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Maryland first lady Dawn Moore says she’s living with multiple sclerosis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:52 GMT

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore whispers to wife, Dawn, during his inauguration, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)Maryland first lady Dawn Moore announced on Monday that she’s been living with multiple sclerosis for more than 20 years.She hopes sharing her story can help “change the narrative” about autoimmune diseases.More Local NewsMore Maryland NewsMaryland Gov. Wes Moore has proclaimed March as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in Maryland to support his wife and those living with the disease.In a statement, Dawn Moore said her multiple sclerosis “is in remission” and she does not take any medication, but that when she was diagnosed in her late 20s, “it completely changed my life.”She added, “Through my journey, I learned that everyone has a different course when living with disease. I believe it’s important that we all share our survival stories to help change the narrative about living with Multiple ...

Perturbador video: el instante en que oficiales balean a atacante de escuela en Nashville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:52 GMT

La policía de Nashville, en Tennessee, publicó este martes un perturbador video con fragmentos de las cámaras corporales de dos de los agentes que respondieron al tiroteo escolar en el que fueron asesinados tres niños y tres adultos el lunes.La grabación muestra a los oficiales registrando varios salones de clases del primer piso y luego subiendo por una escalera al segundo piso, en donde recorren dos pasillos antes de enfrentarse al sujeto armado que desató el pánico en la escuela The Covenant. En el video se escuchan disparos y gritos de los agentes mientras intentan neutralizar a Audrey Hale, persona transgénero de 28 años identificada como responsable de la matanza escolar. Escalofriante video: el momento en que atacante de Nashville entra a los tiros a la escuela ¿Cuál fue el motivo del atacante? Lo que se sabe sobre el tiroteo escolar en Nashville “No se mueva”, grita uno de los agentes mientras se oyen disparos ...

¿Qué es ese olor? Autoridades explican la razón del fuerte hedor a quemado en el DMV

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:52 GMT

Los residentes alrededor del DMV notaron un extraño olor a quemado en toda la región el lunes.El olor hizo que residentes de DC, del condado Fairfax, Arlington y Prince George’s se preguntaran si había un incendio cerca de su vecindario, pero el humo y el olor en realidad provenían de mucho más lejos.Según el Servicio Nacional de Meteorología (NWS, en inglés), la fuente más probable del olor es un incendio forestal en el condado de Tyrrell, Carolina del Norte, justo al oeste de la región de Outer Banks.El incendio, denominado “Last Resort” por el Servicio Forestal de Carolina del Norte (NCFS, en inglés), está ardiendo en aproximadamente 5,200 acres y está contenido en un 34%. El NCFS compartió por primera vez información sobre el incendio el sábado, cuando estaba en 4500 acres.Por su parte, el NWS cree que la dirección del viento, que sopla en una ligera curva hacia el noreste desde la costa de Carolina del Norte, luego regresa al noroeste hacia la región del DMV, ...

PGA Tour fall offers spots in Masters and $20 million events

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:52 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A trip to the Masters and a chance to play in two $20 million tournaments are among the incentives for PGA Tour players to play this fall if they don’t reach the FedEx Cup playoffs.The PGA Tour sent out a memo Monday that offered a few more details on the overhaul that starts in 2024, and Commissioner Jay Monahan is scheduled to be in San Antonio this week to answer any questions from players.What previously was announced is the top 70 in the FedEx Cup advance to the postseason. The top 50 who reached the BMW Championship — the second playoff event — are locked in for all eight designated events that offer a $20 million prize fund.The fall schedule, which hasn’t been announced, is open to everyone. The FedEx Cup points list that starts in January will continue into the fall, but only for those players who finish outside the top 50.Winners still get an invitation to the Masters, and it gets them to Kapalua for the Sentry Tournament of Champions. The e...

Montenegro’s president: EU’s neglect gave Russia a platform

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:52 GMT

PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro’s pro-Western president criticized the European Union for allegedly allowing Russia to spread its influence in the Western Balkans, saying Tuesday that the volatile region has become a “platform” for anti-EU policies due to the bloc’s “negligence.” President Milo Djukanovic spoke to the Associated Press as he prepares for a Sunday runoff election with a political newcomer who has the support of the Montenegrin government, which includes parties seeking closer relations with Serbia and Russia.“Russia has simply walked into an open space left by the European Union,” Djukanovic said of the EU’s position toward the Balkans. “The European Union in the past 10 years didn’t know what to do with the Western Balkans, but Russia did. It has developed its network in the Balkans.”Djukanovic, who has held Montenegro’s largely ceremonial presidency since 2018, won the most votes in the first round of the country’s presidential electi...

Review: ‘Life Worth Living’ explores life’s big questions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:52 GMT

“Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most,” by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun and Ryan McAnnally-Linz (The Open Field)In America, we excel at producing self-help books, videos and podcasts; it’s as if the entire nation is perpetually riven by angst about falling short of our full potential, or, if social media is a guide, failing to acquire enough stuff or becoming happy enough.Graduation speakers especially take off on life and career advice to the caps-and-gowns gathered before them, as if the grads weren’t already nervous enough about achieving… something.However, at Yale University, students might be spared at the least the usual graduation dose of life and work advice because they have had access to a remarkable undergraduate class offered by professors Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun and Ryan McAnnally-Linz that teaches students to look for the essence of who we are, our personal truth.In the course, and the book, the authors draw on a diverse cast: Jesus, Socrat...

Muslim leader for Scotland a sign of UK political diversity

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:52 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Humza Yousaf was confirmed as first minister of Scotland on Tuesday, becoming the first person of color to head the Scottish government, and the first Muslim national leader in any Western democracy.The milestone comes five months after the U.K. got its first Hindu leader in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Britain’s capital city is headed by London Mayor Sadiq Khan, the son of Pakistani immigrants. All three politicians reflect the accelerating diversification of politics in Britain, a country whose imperialist past has – uncertainly and sometimes painfully – forged a multi-ethnic present.“There’s an expectation now, or a familiarity with diversity in British politics, that we don’t see in other European countries,” said Sunder Katwala of British Future, a think-tank that studies identity and race.Lawmakers in the Edinburgh-based Scottish parliament voted on Tuesday to confirm 37-year-old Yousaf as first minister, a day after he was elected leader of the governing Scottish...

Wild Card Glance

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:52 GMT

All Times EDTAMERICAN LEAGUEWLPctWCGBKansas City1912.613_Los Angeles1711.607_Houston1410.583_Baltimore1613.552_Toronto1714.548_Boston1413.519_Seattle1413.519_Tampa Bay1514.517_Chicago1213.480_Detroit1416.467_Minnesota1315.464_Cleveland1215.444_Texas1215.444_New York1317.433_Oakland1117.393____Monday’s GamesMinnesota 8, Pittsburgh 4Atlanta 6, Boston 1St. Louis 8, Baltimore 2Philadelphia 5, Toronto 2N.Y. Yankees 8, Tampa Bay 4San Diego 4, Seattle 2L.A. Angels 5, L.A. Dodgers 4Arizona 7, Cleveland 6Oakland 12, San Francisco 6Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 p.m.Houston at Sugar Land, 8:10 p.m.Kansas City at Texas, 8:05 p.m.Tuesday’s GamesN.Y. Yankees at Washington, 12:05 p.m.Toronto at Philadelphia, 12:05 p.m.Atlanta at Boston, 1:05 p.m.Minnesota at Pittsburgh, 1:05 p.m.Kansas City at Texas, 2:05 p.m.Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 3:05 p.m.Cleveland at Arizona, 3:40 p.m.Sugar Land at Houston, 8:10 p.m.L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, 9:07 p.m.Wednesday’s GamesN...

Gumbel to receive Sports Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:52 GMT

Bryant Gumbel will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 44th Annual Sports Emmy Awards on May 22 in New York, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced Tuesday.Gumbel’s career has spanned more than 50 years on NBC, CBS and HBO. He has hosted “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” on HBO since 1995. It has received 36 Sports Emmys.“It’s very humbling. I’ve been a fortunate, lucky guy,” said Gumbel, who is the first Black journalist to receive the award. “It makes you stop and take stock. You take a look at the guys who I admire a great deal who received this award, people like Vin Scully, Jim McKay and Howard Cosell. You never want to put yourself in their company, but it’s heady stuff.”Gumbel started as the sports anchor at KNBC in Los Angeles before joining NBC Sports in the fall of 1975. He served as host of the network’s NFL, baseball and NCAA Tournament coverage, including the famed 1979 title game between Magic Johnson’s Mic...

Police still looking for man missing since June 2022

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:52 GMT

LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Police are looking for any tips in a missing persons case from June 2022. According to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office, investigators are looking for 41-year-old Jance Wesly Varela who was last seen in June 2022. Varela's family members reported him missing in July 2022 after not being able to contact him.LCSO said Varela was staying in Loveland at the time of his disappearance. Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run in west Denver Investigators have exhausted many leads and have spoken to Varela's friends looking for tips on his whereabouts. Due to the information they received, investigators are worried about his well-being. Varela is described as:6 feet, 4 inches tallWeighs 140 lbs.Gray/brown hairBrown eyesMay have facial hairHas tattoo of the pi symbol on left handJance Wesly Varela has been missing since June 2022, and investigators need help locating him. (Larimer County Sheriff's Office)Jance Wesly Varela has been missing since June 2022, and i...