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Tour de France Results

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:27:40 GMT

Saturday1st StageA 182-km (113.1-mile) Bilboa—Bilboa1. Adam Yates, Great Britain, UAE Team Emirates, 4:22:39.2. Simon Yates, Great Britain, Team Jayco-Alula, :08 behind.3. Tadej Pogacar, Slovenia, UAE Team Emirates, :18.4. Thibaut Pinot, France, Groupama-FDJ, :22.5. Michael Woods, Canada, Israel-Premier Tech, same time.6. Victor Lafay, France, COFIDIS/FRA, same time.7. Jai Hindley, Australia, Bora-Hasgrohe/GER, same time.8. Skjelmose Mattias Jensen, Denmark, LIDL-Trek/USA, same time.9. Jonas Vingegaard, Denmark, Jumbo-Visma, same time.10. David Gaudu, France, Groupama-FDJ, same time.Also31. Sepp Kuss, United States, Jumbo-Visma, :43 behind.46. Neilson Powless, United States, EF Education-EasyPost, 1:42.49. Matteo Jorgenson, United States, Movistar Team, 2:48.121. Quinn Simmons, United States, Trek Segafredo, 14:03.128. G. Lawson Graddock, United States, Team Jayco-Alula, same time.Overall Standings1. Adam Yates, Great Britain, UAE Team Emirates, 4:22:39.2. Simon Yates, Great Britain...

How are firefighters containing the Spring Creek wildfire?

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:27:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Spring Creek wildfire is reportedly burning thousands of acres of land near Parachute, Colorado. The blaze started a week ago, and while it has multiplied in ground coverage, it has also maintained approximately 3,000 acres of burn for several days. Tuesday: Spring Creek Fire multiplies overnight, burning 3,000 acres According to reports from the Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team, the fire is 24% contained on the west side, in total burning 2,921 acres of ground. They said they have 523 people fighting the fire and described just what they are doing in their efforts to stop the fire.Crews are focusing on limiting the spread of the fire, with the obvious goal of working to suppress the fire. Doing so entails strategy and firefighters are utilizing different methods based on the circumstances in different areas of the fire.While the fire is partially contained on the west side, the Incident Management team said the terrain on the north side ha...

Looking Glass: Teaching is just so stressful, sometimes you just need a break

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:27:40 GMT

A history and philosophy teacher was fired because she was absent from her schools near Venice, Italy, for 20 of the last 24 years. For the first 10 years she was completely absent, and her absences in the subsequent 14 years were attributed to sickness, personal or family reasons. She said that she would challenge the decision, “but right now I’m at the beach.”I’VE NEVER SEEN THAT BEFORE, OFFICER: As police were arresting a man suspected of stealing an assortment of sexual aids from a Target store in Palm Coast, Fla., a “small pink vibrator” fell out of his pants.I’M SURE I’LL BE SAFE IN HERE: A bull being chased by men on motorcycles through the streets of a Karachi, Pakistan, darted into a steakhouse to seek refuge.SACRE BLEU, IT’S RAINING DRUGS!: A pilot, who was smuggling drugs from Germany into France, made the mistake of flying his small private plane into restricted airspace over a nuclear power plant in Alsace, prompting a French fighter jet to intercept him. He relea...

These new state laws are now in effect across California

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:27:40 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Several new laws are taking effect across the Golden State as of July 1. Here's a deeper look into are a few of the most consequential. The Firearm Industry Responsibility Act, now allows victims of gun violence, politicians or prosecutors to sue manufacturers and gun shop owners if they are found to be out of compliance with California state regulations. Big Bay Boom: How to watch the fireworks show “I think it will have limited impact, we’ll just have to see what happens when the first case goes to court,” said Professor Carl Luna from the University of San Diego.  Another new law will make it easier for victims of domestic violence to obtain a restraining order. The new law allows those fearing for their lives to get a restraining order electronically and attend the court proceedings remotely.  New humane farming standards on pork products will also be taking effect. The California legislature is demanding all those who sell meat must comply with minimum standards...

Women skydivers jump into San Diego Wave FC match to celebrate Pride Month

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:27:40 GMT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- An all-female skydiving team soared into BMO Stadium Wednesday to kick-off the Angel City FC vs. San Diego Wave FC rival match.As a celebratory close out to Pride Month, 13 members of the Highlight Pro Skydiving Team leapt with pride to show support for the LGBTQ+ community. With sights of trailing smoke and a 20-foot long rainbow streamer, this elite skydiving team aimed to symbolize this pride while putting on an aerial display across the sky.A full recap can be seen in the video (created by David Cherry) at the top of this page. VIDEO: A ‘wave’ of pride ripples across Snapdragon Stadium All Highlight Pro Skydiving Team members hold the United States Parachute Association (USPA) PRO Rating, meaning they can safely fly and land in challenging areas and in close proximity to spectators.Maxine Tate, a member of the skydiving team who has completed around 8,500 jumps, told FOX 5 what impact she hopes this particular jump has on soccer fans and everyone watchi...

Climate activists disrupt London Pride march to protest corporate sponsorship

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:27:40 GMT

LONDON (AP) — The technicolor, dance-filled London Pride march briefly came to a halt Saturday as climate activists blocked a Coca-Cola float to protest event organizers accepting sponsorship money from “high-polluting industries.”Seven members of the group Just Stop Oil were arrested for public nuisance offenses, police said. The demonstration was the latest in a long line of actions by the group to stop traffic or disrupt high profile events as part of its campaign to stop new oil and gas projects. Two protesters were arrested earlier in the week after charging onto the pitch of the Ashes Test cricket match at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.“These partnerships embarrass the LGBTQ+ community at a time when much of the cultural world is rejecting ties to these toxic industries,” the group said. “High-polluting industries and the banks that fund them now see Pride as a useful vehicle for sanitizing their reputations, waving rainbow flags in one hand whilst accelerating social collap...

1 dead, 4 others adversely affected after consuming unknown narcotic in Toronto

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:27:40 GMT

One person has died and at least four others have suffered adverse effects from suspected drug overdoses in downtown Toronto.Toronto police say from Friday night into Saturday morning they responded to “numerous overdose calls” in the area of Strachan Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard West. Investigators say a quantity of an unknown narcotic suspected to be an opioid was consumed by at least five people, who all suffered adverse effects, claiming the life of at least one person. “As the drug was consumed before police arrived, there is no description of it at this time,” police said in a statement. “Investigators are concerned there may be more of this suspicious drug sold or given to others.”Police are reminding individuals that if they are taking drugs to use extreme caution and not to do it alone. Anyone suffering a serious illness should go to a nearby hospital or walk-in clinic for treatment.

Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah to make double-A start on Sunday

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:27:40 GMT

After a stint in the Florida Complex League, struggling Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah is heading up to double-A New Hampshire, manager John Schneider announced on Saturday.Alek Manoah will start for double-A New Hampshire tomorrow, says Blue Jays manager John Schneider.— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) July 1, 2023Jays manager John Schneider says Manoah is scheduled to start for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Sunday against the Portland Sea Dogs, the affiliate of the Boston Red Sox in Maine. In his first start in the Florida Complex League, Manoah allowed 11 runs in 2.2 innings against a New York Yankees affiliate on Tuesday.The Blue Jays sent their opening-day starter down to Florida in early June after he started the season with a 1-7 record and 6.36 ERA in 13 starts for Toronto.Manoah went to the All-Star Game last season in his first full year in the majors. He was 16-7 with a 2.24 ERA and finished third in Cy Young voting.Meanwhile, the Blue Jays recalled right-han...

Beatriz and Adrian weaken to tropical storms in Pacific after brush with Mexico

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:27:40 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Beatriz weakened to a tropical storm as it began to move away from Mexico’s central Pacific coast Saturday, dumping heavy rain across coastal areas.The storm was centered about 15 miles (20 kilometers) west of Cabo Corrientes and had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 kmh), the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Beatriz was moving northwest at 13 mph (20 kmh) and forecast to generally keep to that course and slow down through Sunday morning.Beatriz’s center was expected to pass just to the southwest of the Islas Marias overnight and begin to weaken while heading back over open waters Sunday and Monday.The storm could dump 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) to 5 inches (12.7 centimeters) of rain, with up to eight inches in some locations, from Guerrero state north to Sinaloa state, forecasters said.Meanwhile, Adrian weakened to a tropical storm as it moved deeper into the Pacific. The storm’s maximum sustained winds had weakened to 65 mph (100 kph) Saturday and its ce...

5-year-old girl dies after found unresponsive in Tinley Park pool

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:27:40 GMT

TINLEY PARK, Ill. — A 5-year-old girl has died after she was found unresponsive Friday evening at a water park in Tinley Park.According to the city officials, park district employees found the girl around 4 p.m. at the White Water Canyon Water Park. United Airlines CEO apologizes after taking private jet during flight disruptions Employees started CPR before paramedics arrived, took over CPR and took the girl to Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.An official cause and manner of death haven’t been determined yet by the Will County Coroner’s Office.It’s not clear at this time how long the girl was underwater.A spokesperson for the Tinley Park-Park District said additional information isn’t being released at this time out of respect for the family.“Our thoughts are with the individual’s family and loved ones,” the statement read.