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Christian Yelich’s resurgence playing vital role in Brewers’ quest for NL Central title

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:14 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich heard all the talk about whether he ever could recapture the MVP form he showed early in his Milwaukee Brewers tenure. Eventually, he realized he needed to stop listening to it.That attitude has him playing as well as he has since those peak seasons.“If you’re always trying to please people or care what people think, it’s going to beat you up mentally,” Yelich said. “As soon as you don’t (care) anymore about what people think, and you’re just like, ‘You know what, I’m going to help this team win. I’m going to be the best version of myself for the guys in this clubhouse and just try and help everybody win today,’ it’s just a good mentality to have.”Yelich, 31, is one of five major leaguers with at least 20 homers and 15 steals this season. He ranks among the top 10 National League players in steals (6th, 22), runs (6th, 73), batting average (8th, .290) and on-base percentage (10th, .376).The left fielder has sparked the Brewers to a 1 ½-game lead in ...

Captain Horan sets the tone for United States at the Women’s World Cup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:14 GMT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Lindsey Horan is setting a feisty tone for the United States at the Women’s World Cup.Horan, the U.S. co-captain, steadied herself after an angry exchange with Dutch midfielder Danielle van de Donk and scored to give the United States a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands on Thursday.Frustrated by the Netherlands’ first half lead, Horan went from exasperation with van de Donk to elation for her tying goal in a span of just two minutes in the second half.“To come from a goal down and have that momentum shift in the second half was incredible. I think no one was happy with our first-half performance, letting them have the ball a little bit too much, but we changed things, and how we responded,” she said.The tie keeps the United States atop the Group E standings, in front of the Netherlands with a better goal difference, and in good position to advance to the knockout round. The Americans wrap up group play on Tuesday against Portugal.The United States is...

Biden announces an advanced cancer research initiative as part of his ‘moonshot’ effort

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:14 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration on Thursday announced the first cancer-focused initiative under its advanced health research agency, aiming to help doctors more easily distinguish between cancerous cells and healthy tissue during surgery and improve outcomes for patients.The administration’s Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, or ARPA-H, is launching a Precision Surgical Interventions program, seeking ideas from the public and private sectors to explore how to dramatically improve cancer outcomes in the coming decades by developing better surgical interventions to treat the disease.ARPA-H is modeled after the military-focused DARPA, which spawned the internet and GPS. The administration hopes the new investment will yield tools that will help surgeons avoid healthy nerves and blood vessels, while ensuring they can remove all cancerous cells. ARPA-H, along with the administration’s “cancer moonshot,” is a key part of Biden’s “unity a...

Women’s World Cup Guide: Results, schedule and how to watch

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:14 GMT

FILE - Team USA celebrates after winning the Women's World Cup soccer final against the Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. The United States will be playing for an unprecedented three-peat at the Women's World Cup this summer. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)(AP/Alessandra Tarantino) FILE - Team USA celebrates after winning the Women's World Cup soccer final against the Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. The United States will be playing for an unprecedented three-peat at the Women's World Cup this summer. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)(AP/Alessandra Tarantino) The United States started its bid f...

2-month-old at center of Amber Alert found safe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A missing 2-month-old that was at the center of a statewide Amber Alert has been safely located. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has confirmed that the 2-month-old baby has been located and is safe.Luis Novelo-Rojas, 35 was arrested in Denver, according to the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office. He was wanted along with 39-year-old Ashley Ardolino in an Amber Alert after allegedly taking their 2-month-old daughter.The mother was also taken into custody on Thursday. Statewide Amber Alert issued for 2-month-oldAccording to the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, the baby has been living with a family member in Pueblo West for the past month after her mother allegedly made statements about hurting her. Ardolino told the family member to care for the baby.PCSO said Novelo-Rojas and Ardolino are both wanted on multiple unrelated warrants.On Tuesday night, Novelo-Rojas and Ashley went to visit their daughter when they got into an argument, investigators say. The parents alleg...

Workers vote to form Colorado's first union for homeless shelter 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) - On Wednesday, workers at Urban Peak officially voted to form a union after reports of a lack of training and support for workplace trauma, according to a Service Employees International Union Local 105 press release. This is set to be the first-ever union at a Colorado homeless shelter. Workers at Urban Peak said they suffered physical and mental demands, especially involving death around the workplace. One reported incident occurred less than 6 months ago, when a 19-year-old froze to death outside of the shelter.  Denver announces 3 new homeless facilities, marking latest in homeless services sales-tax spending “We knew when we signed up for this job that it would be difficult, but when you work as a frontline staff and feel the vicarious and direct trauma of youth passing, and aren't supported, it makes you realize that the structure doesn't value you,” said Victoria Mancinelli, an Urban Peak worker, in the unionization announcement. Workers reported other issues...

Voodoo Doughnut opens soon in Boulder, but why isn't the building pink?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — In less than a week, the popular doughnut shop Voodoo Doughnut is opening its fourth Colorado location. But this newest store will be missing the brand's signature pink color.On Aug. 1, Voodoo Doughnut will hold a grand opening in Boulder. The latest location is just a few blocks from the University of Colorado Boulder at 3210 Arapahoe Ave. 2 Colorado doughnut shops among 100 best in country, according to Yelp This will be Colorado's fourth location with the others open in Denver on Colfax Avenue, on Broadway and in Denver International Airport. However, this Boulder location will look different from the rest. Voodoo is known for its bright pink branding. Their boxes are even stamped with the slogan, "Good things come in pink boxes." But Boulder's location will not feature the bright color.Instead, the exterior was painted gray. On Oct. 13, the Voodoo Doughnut Instagram account posted a sneak peek of the Boulder building. "You guessed it. The building has been pain...

Police investigate hit-and-run involving 3 pedestrians in Miami Gardens; 1 hospitalized

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:14 GMT

Miami Gardens Police officers responded to a hit-and-run incident involving three pedestrians, Thursday afternoon. Authorities responded to the scene of a community resource center located on the 16400 block of Northwest 25th Avenue. According to officials, the driver traveled northbound as they exited the parking lot of the building. The driver then struck three pedestrians standing on the lot. Police said the driver fled the scene in their vehicles in an unknown direction. Two pedestrians remained on the scene, while one pedestrian was airlifted to a local hospital, said officials. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Dog reunited with owner after being snatched from front porch in New Jersey

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:14 GMT

BAYONNE, N.J. — Rocco, the adorable Jack Russell Terrier who had been missing since Monday, is finally back in the loving hands of his owner after a distressing two-day ordeal. The dog mysteriously turned up in the Bronx, miles away from his New Jersey home. Nick Scarabaggio, Rocco’s owner, expressed his overwhelming joy and relief. “I’m ecstatic,” he said. “I’ve gone through the peaks and valleys of all the emotions you could probably think of. It’s just great to have my dog back in loving hands.”Rocco’s journey back home started when bold thieves snatched him earlier this week from the front porch of his New Jersey residence. Surveillance footage captured the daring act as the culprits walked up the stairs and swiftly took Rocco off his leash before heading toward the rail station.Law enforcement agencies sprang into action, and with the assistance of the NYPD Port Authority Police and Transit Cops, they were able to track down...

FBI arrests Miami man linked to series of bank robberies in South Florida

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:14 GMT

The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of a Miami man in connection with several bank robberies in the South Florida area.The FBI said Kevin Anthony Heslop, 38, was allegedly involved with seven bank robberies dating back to last month. The Wells Fargo Bank branch at 1201 East Hallandale Beach Blvd in Hallandale Beach on June 15.The Wells Fargo Bank branch at 1201 East Hallandale Beach Blvd in Hallandale Beach on July 7.The attempted robbery of a Chase Bank branch at 2000 SW 57th Ave in Miami on July 13.The attempted robbery of a Wells Fargo Bank branch at 1191 S. University Dr. in Plantation on July 15.The Wells Fargo Bank branch at 702 N. University Dr. in Pembroke Pines on July 15.The Wells Fargo Bank branch at 702 N. University Dr. in Pembroke Pines on Wednesday.The Regions Bank branch at 8020 Pines Blvd in Pembroke Pines on Wednesday.Wednesday’s arrest was carried out by the Pembroke Pines Police Department in conjunction with the FBI at the intersection...