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Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison teases ‘Once in a Lifetime’ show at DC’s Lincoln Theatre

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:23:22 GMT

Hear our full chat on my podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley.” toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews Jerry Harrison at Lincoln Theatre (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); He played keys and guitar on countless Talking Heads hits from “Take Me to the River” to “Once in a Lifetime.”Now, this Thursday, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jerry Harrison plays the Lincoln Theatre in D.C. al...

Tiroteo deja seis adolescentes heridos después de la celebración del Juneteenth, Día de la Emancipación, en Milwaukee

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:23:22 GMT

(CNN) — Seis adolescentes recibieron disparos después de una celebración de Juneteenth, el Día de la Emancipación, este lunes fuera del centro de Milwaukee, dijo la Policía.El Departamento de Policía de Milwaukee respondió alrededor de las 4:21 p.m. cerca de Rose Park después de que cuatro mujeres y dos hombres de entre 14 y 19 años resultaron heridos por disparos, dijo el jefe de policía Jeffrey B. Norman durante una conferencia de prensa. Las lesiones no ponían en peligro la vida de los heridos, agregó.¿En qué estados de EE.UU. es feriado por el Juneteenth, el Día de la Emancipación?La policía dice que cree que el tiroteo se debió a una pelea entre los adolescentes.Se cree que un hombre de 17 años es sospechoso y se encuentra entre los heridos, dijo Norman. La Policía dice que continúan investigando e identificando a otros posibles sospechosos.“Milwaukee, ¿qué está pasando con nuestros hijos?” dijo Norman. Agregó que ha sido parte de la celebración de Juneteenth durante ocho...

2023 Virginia Primary Election Results (Live Updates)

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:23:22 GMT

Primary election results will be posted as they come in after the polls close Tuesday, June 21 at 7 p.m.WTOP has not included uncontested races on this list.Commonwealth’s Attorney:House of Delegates:State Senate:Source

Cardinals seek to extend win streak, play the Nationals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:23:22 GMT

St. Louis Cardinals (30-43, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Washington Nationals (27-44, fifth in the NL East)Washington; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Jordan Montgomery (3-7, 3.91 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 73 strikeouts); Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (3-5, 3.74 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 87 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cardinals -147, Nationals +125; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals will attempt to keep their three-game win streak alive when they visit the Washington Nationals.Washington has a 12-25 record in home games and a 27-44 record overall. Nationals hitters are batting a collective .262, which ranks third in the NL.St. Louis has a 17-22 record in road games and a 30-43 record overall. The Cardinals have gone 21-7 in games when they scored at least five runs.Tuesday’s game is the second meeting between these teams this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Lane Thomas has 19 doubles, two triples and 11 home runs for the Nationals. Jeimer Candelario is 1...

Giants play the Padres with 1-0 series lead

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:23:22 GMT

San Diego Padres (35-37, fourth in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (40-32, second in the NL West)San Francisco; Tuesday, 9:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Seth Lugo (0-0); Giants: Anthony DeSclafani (4-6, 4.31 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 60 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Giants -113, Padres -107; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the San Diego Padres.San Francisco is 40-32 overall and 19-17 at home. The Giants have a 21-7 record in games when they did not give up a home run.San Diego has a 35-37 record overall and a 16-17 record in road games. The Padres have a 14-9 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.The teams meet Tuesday for the fourth time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Thairo Estrada leads the Giants with a .287 batting average, and has 16 doubles, a triple, nine home runs, 14 walks and 28 RBI. Austin Slater is 12-for-23 with four RBI over the past 10 games.Fernando Tat...

Estas son las mujeres que dirigen la “oficina de correos de los pingüinos” de la Antártida

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:23:22 GMT

(CNN) — Cuando el equipo femenino de este año llegó a la isla Goudier de la Antártida para dirigir la oficina de correos más remota del mundo, lo que necesitaban no eran sellos, sino palas.Habían viajado casi 13.000 kilométros desde el Reino Unido, en avión y en barco, y la Marina Real Británica ya estaba allí para ayudarles a excavar su nuevo hogar en la base científica de Port Lockroy, que estaba enterrada a cuatro metros de profundidad bajo varias toneladas de nieve decembrina.No fueron sólo los desechos helados lo que primero impresionó a la jefa de correos Clare Ballantyne, que a sus 23 años era la más joven del grupo de cuatro mujeres. Fue que “hay pingüinos por todas partes”.Más de mil pingüinos papúa viven en esta diminuta isla del lado occidental de la península Antártica, del tamaño de un campo de fútbol. Desde 1944, cuando se estableció aquí la primera base antártica permanente del Reino Unido, también se ha convertido en un refugio para exploradores, científi...

Rockies take on the Reds looking to stop road skid

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:23:22 GMT

Colorado Rockies (29-46, fifth in the NL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (38-35, first in the NL Central)Cincinnati; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Noah Davis (0-0); Reds: Ben Lively (4-4, 4.07 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 41 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Reds -170, Rockies +144; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies visit the Cincinnati Reds looking to end a six-game road slide.Cincinnati has an 18-18 record at home and a 38-35 record overall. The Reds have a 31-6 record in games when they scored at least five runs.Colorado has a 29-46 record overall and a 13-27 record on the road. Rockies hitters are batting a collective .255, which ranks sixth in the NL.Tuesday’s game is the fifth time these teams match up this season. The season series is tied 2-2.TOP PERFORMERS: Jonathan India has 17 doubles and 10 home runs for the Reds. Will Benson is 12-for-29 with a double, a triple and a home run over the past 10 games.Jurickson Profar has 17 doubles, t...

Diamondbacks take road win streak into game against the Brewers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:23:22 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks (44-29, first in the NL West) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (37-35, second in the NL Central)Milwaukee; Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (3-4, 5.30 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 46 strikeouts); Brewers: Colin Rea (3-4, 4.71 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 52 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Brewers -121, Diamondbacks +102; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks will try to keep a six-game road win streak going when they visit the Milwaukee Brewers.Milwaukee is 37-35 overall and 21-17 in home games. The Brewers are 24-5 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.Arizona is 44-29 overall and 21-11 on the road. The Diamondbacks have the fifth-best team slugging percentage in the majors at .441.Tuesday’s game is the fifth meeting between these teams this season. The Diamondbacks are up 3-1 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Yelich has 14 doubles, a triple and nine home runs for the Brewers. William Contreras is 9-...

Harris II leads Braves against the Phillies after 5-hit game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:23:22 GMT

Atlanta Braves (46-26, first in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (38-34, third in the NL East)Philadelphia; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Spencer Strider (7-2, 4.23 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 127 strikeouts); Phillies: Ranger Suarez (1-2, 3.82 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 35 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -149, Phillies +127; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves take on the Philadelphia Phillies after Michael Harris II’s five-hit game on Sunday.Philadelphia has a 19-11 record at home and a 38-34 record overall. The Phillies have gone 13-6 in games when they did not allow a home run.Atlanta has gone 22-11 in road games and 46-26 overall. Braves hitters have a collective .480 slugging percentage to lead the NL.Tuesday’s game is the fifth time these teams square off this season. The season series is tied 2-2.TOP PERFORMERS: Nicholas Castellanos has eight home runs, 20 walks and 42 RBI while hitting .315 for the Phillies. Bryson Stott is ...

Biden will host a forum about artificial intelligence with technology leaders in San Francisco

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:23:22 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Joe Biden will convene a group of technology leaders on Tuesday to debate artificial intelligence.The Biden administration is seeking to figure out how to regulate the emergent field of AI, looking for ways to nurture its potential for economic growth and national security and protect against its potential dangers. Biden plans to meet with eight experts from academia and advocacy groups.The sudden emergence of AI chatbot ChatGPT and other tools has jumpstarted investment in the sector. AI tools are able to craft human-like text, music, images and computer code. This form of automation could increase the productivity of workers, but experts warn of numerous harms. The technology could be used to replace workers, causing layoffs. It’s already being deployed in false images and videos, becoming a vehicle of disinformation that could undermine democratic elections.In May, Biden’s administration brought together tech CEOs at the White House to d...