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Phoenix hosts Seattle following Loyd’s 31-point outing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:24 GMT

Seattle Storm (6-20, 4-8 Western Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (7-19, 2-11 Western Conference)Phoenix; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Seattle takes on the Phoenix Mercury after Jewell Loyd scored 31 points in the Storm’s 76-65 loss to the Dallas Wings.The Mercury are 2-11 against Western Conference opponents. Phoenix has a 3-14 record in games decided by at least 10 points.The Storm are 4-8 in Western Conference play. Seattle gives up 84.4 points to opponents and has been outscored by 6.2 points per game.The teams meet for the third time this season. The Storm won 97-74 in the last matchup on June 25. Loyd led the Storm with 24 points, and Moriah Jefferson led the Mercury with 18 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Diana Taurasi is averaging 17.4 points and 4.9 assists for the Mercury. Brittney Griner is averaging 10.6 points over the last 10 games for Phoenix.Ezi Magbegor is averaging 13.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks for the Storm. Loyd is averaging 20.3 points and 3.9 rebound...

What to know ahead of Tory Lanez’s sentencing in Megan Thee Stallion’s shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:24 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three years have passed since hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion was shot multiple times by rapper Tory Lanez in Los Angeles following a pool party at the home of Kylie Jenner.On Monday, Lanez is scheduled to be sentenced, following his December conviction on three felony charges. Here’s what you need to know about the case so far.Who are the key figures in the case?Tory Lanez, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, is a Canadian artist who began releasing mixtapes in 2009 and saw a steady rise in popularity, moving on to major-label albums. The 31-year-old’s last album reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, and he was a featured artist on Jack Harlow’s No. 2 hit, “WHATS POPPIN.”Megan Thee Stallion, now 28, was already a major rising star at the time of the shooting, and her prominence has surged since. The Houston-based rapper born Megan Pete won a Grammy for best new artist in 2021, and had No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 with ...

Freight train derails in upstate New York, disrupting Amtrak service

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:24 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (AP) — A freight train derailed in upstate New York on Friday, disrupting Amtrak service and prompting authorities to close roads in the area.About 17 cars of a CSX train hauling mixed freight derailed just before 8 a.m. northwest of Albany, a CSX spokesperson said in a statement.No crew members were injured and there is no indication of any leak, the freight carrier said.Montgomery County Undersheriff Carl Rust said the majority of the cars that derailed were empty oil tankers.“Visually, nothing is leaking from these tankers,” Rust said at a news conference in the town of Amsterdam near the derailment site.A spokesperson for Amtrak, which shares tracks with CSX, said all service west of Albany was suspended Friday. Amtrak was working to provide alternative transportation for passengers, spokesperson Jason Abrams said.The service disruption affects riders headed toward Buffalo and Niagara Falls.State Route 5 was closed in the area of the derailment.New York Gov. Kath...

5 top-rated breweries to visit on International Beer Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The first Friday of August brings International Beer Day, where beer lovers worldwide toast to their love of lagers, stouts and IPAs.FOX31 searched for Google reviews with the highest-rated breweries in Denver in July 2023. Any location that had 4.6 stars or more and at least 900 total reviews was included. Here are some of the top-rated places in Denver to grab a beer and celebrate the unofficial holiday.Black Sky BreweryBlack Sky has the highest ranking, with 4.7 stars and 932 reviews. Most reviewers raved about their heavy metal aesthetic, and their beer of course. Colorado is for beer? Rankings show big love to state’s breweries "They have such a great selection of beer, every one I’ve tried so far has been a unique and memorable experience. The atmosphere and theme is perfect for metal enthusiasts and rockers alike. I’ve been here twice and each time I’ve walked in I can’t help but smile because I know I’m in for good beer and good times. My favorite beer her...

Smokey the 'Coors Field Cat' has been adopted

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The cat that lived at Coors Field for at least 10 years has found a new forever home.Smokey, also known as the "Coors Field Cat," has aged after all those years of pest control in the big leagues and started looking last month for a new home to retire to. Cat that lived at Coors Field for 10 years needs a new home Animal Rescue of the Rockies said his caretakers were overwhelmed on the first day they started accepting adoption applications.They went through applications and filtered out the best options, and they sent applicants options for other kitties up for adoption.When the caretakers narrowed applications down to two options, those humans came to visit Smokey. When the final decision was made, his caretaker visited the adopter's home to make sure Smokey was set up for success in his new home.The animal rescue said it's not usual for feral cats to become comfortable enough with humans to live indoors. But Smokey had a dedicated team of caretakers that would m...

Pediatricians' group reaffirms support for gender-affirming care

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:24 GMT

The American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming medical care for transgender children on Thursday, even as the treatments face a growing push for bans and restrictions from Republican lawmakers across the U.S.The board of directors for the group, which represents 67,000 pediatricians, unanimously voted to reaffirm its 2018 position on the treatments. The board also voted to provide additional documents to support pediatricians, including clinical and technical reports, and to conduct an external review of research regarding the care. Colorado offers safe haven for abortion, transgender care “The additional recommendations also reflect the fact that the board is concerned about restrictions to accessing evidence-based health care for young people who need it,” Mark Del Monte, the academy's CEO, said in a statement released by the group, calling the restrictions enacted by states “unprecedented government intrusion.”“We therefore need to provide the be...

Mark Margolis, ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ actor, dead at 83

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:24 GMT

(CNN) — Mark Margolis, a veteran actor known for his performances on “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” has died, his son, actor and Knitting Factory Entertainment CEO Morgan Margolis, told The Hollywood Reporter.He was 83.CNN has reached out to representatives for Margolis for comment.Margolis had received an Emmy nomination for portraying Hector “Tio” Salamanca. Tio, a fan-favorite character, was a former cartel enforcer who communicated using a brass bell attached to his wheelchair. He later played Tio as a younger man before he was in a wheelchair.“It was a marvelous creature! The fact that he didn’t have any words was not an issue for me,” Margolis told Time in 2013 of the role. “I was delighted not to have to learn any lines. I mean, I had to know what was going on, I had to my cues, but the fact that I didn’t have to master lines was great. I got to fly out to New Mexico and not worry about memorizing anything.”Margolis also appeared in “Scarface,” “Ace Ventura: Pet Detec...

Lucas: DOJ targets Trump over Hunter and company

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:24 GMT

Donald Trump took on the swamp and the swamp won.At least for now.Trump, the man who promised to drain the swamp is being drained himself, personally, politically and financially.It costs a lot to stand up to a stacked deck, or to a politicized U.S. Justice Department that is working overtime to destroy Trump and re-elect a feeble and unpopular Joe Biden.And that is the way Joe Biden, who is knee-deep in the big muddy himself, wants it.Power corrupts, Lord Acton was wont to say, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Biden’s U.S. Justice Department has absolute power, and it is using it to put Trump in jail and keep the Bidens out.What Trump should have done during his federal court appearance in Washington Thursday was to request suspension of the Democrat-initiated two-tiered system of justice.He could then have asked to be treated as though he were Hunter Biden. That way he never would go to prison, like the way Hunter Biden never will.But that did not happen.And, after slow wal...

Virtual event: Sun Orioles journalists to field subscribers’ questions at noon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:24 GMT

The Orioles moved early and late to upgrade their roster leading up to Tuesday’s trade deadline, dealing for right-handed reliever Shintaro Fujinami on July 19 and for right-handed starter Jack Flaherty with minutes left to go. Going into the regular season’s final two months, the American League’s winningest team could have additional reinforcements coming from within.Since spring the Orioles have essentially flipped the probability models give them of playing in the postseason. With their new additions and increasing local and national attention, how deep could they go? Your subscription is your pass to a virtual Q&A with Baltimore Sun Orioles reporters Nathan Ruiz and Jacob Calvin Meyer, moderated by Sun sports content editor C.J. Doon. To participate, return to this page at noon ET on Friday, Aug. 4. (Use the adjacent button to add the event to popular digital calendars.)Submit your questions ahead of time here: ()

Fewer Americans got jobs in July than expected. But a steady market suggests US may avoid recession

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:24 GMT

By PAUL WISEMAN and RODRIQUE NGOWI (AP Economics Writer)WASHINGTON (AP) — The job market has cooled over the summer. But it’s still strong enough to defy predictions that higher interest rates would tip the United States into recession. U.S. employers added 187,000 jobs last month, fewer than expected. But the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5% in a sign that the job market remains resilient.Hiring was up from 185,000 in June, a figure that the Labor Department revised down from an originally reported 209,000. Economists had expected to see 200,000 new jobs in July.Still last month’s hiring was solid, considering that the Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest 11 times since March 2022. And the Fed’s inflation fighters will welcome news that more Americans entered the job market last month, easing pressure on employers to raise wages to attract and keep staff.“This is a good strong report,” said Julia Pollak, chief economist at the jobs w...