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Messi skips Argentina’s last practice before World Cup qualifier in Bolivia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:07 GMT

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Lionel Messi skipped Argentina’s last practice session on the eve of a World Cup qualifying match in Bolivia.The 36-year-old Inter Miami striker left Argentina’s match against Ecuador late last week complaining of fatigue, which could impact coach Lionel Scaloni’s selections for Tuesday’s match in challenging conditions at La Paz’ altitude of 3,000 meters.Scaloni told a news conference Sunday that he could leave a decision on Messi until a few hours before the match.During Monday’s training, Messi sat on a chair close to Scaloni and watched his teammates practice. He spoke to the coach as other players tried to adapt to the altitude and the quicker speed of the ball, which is a characteristic that makes it so hard for visitors to win at Bolivia.Scaloni gave no hints at the practice session on what he will do if Messi doesn’t play at the Hernando Siles Stadium against a team that was battered 5-1 by Brazil last week in ...

California fast food workers to get $20 minimum wage under new deal between labor and the industry

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:07 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Most fast food workers in California would be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new bill in the state Legislature aimed at ending a standoff between the industry and labor unions over wages and working conditions. California’s minimum wage is already among the highest in the country at $15.50 per hour. The bill, filed Monday with the blessing of both labor unions and the fast food industry, would increase the minimum wage to $20 per hour for workers at restaurants in California that have at least 60 locations nationwide — with an exception for restaurants that make and sell their own bread, like Panera Bread.The bill will impact about 500,000 fast food workers in California, according to the Service Employees International Union, which has been working to unionize fast food workers in the state. They include Ingrid Vilorio, who works at a Jack In The Box in the San Francisco Bay Area. She said the raise will help her family, who until recen...

Jones replaces Scally on US soccer roster, Horvath to start in goal vs Oman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:07 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — New England defender DeJuan Jones replaced Joe Scally on the United States roster for Tuesday night’s exhibition against Oman at St. Paul, Minnesota.The U.S. Soccer Federation said Monday that Scally left the team for family reasons. Scally was an unused substitute in Saturday’s 3-0 win over Uzbekistan in a friendly.Jones, 26, made his U.S. debut in January and has six international appearances.The U.S. also will be without goalkeeper Matt Turner, who returned to Britain for the birth of a daughter. U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter said Ethan Horvath will be the starting keeper and Drake Callender will be the backup.FEEDING PULISICMidfielder Yunus Musah, on joining AC Milan this year along with Christian Pulisic and helping the American star with the Italian language: “Sometimes he needs help with ordering food or, yeah, just checking on the group chat, like what the team manager is saying or something. And then I helped him out with that. And then, yeah, he’s...

Rockies activate outfielder Kris Bryant from injured list

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:07 GMT

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies activated outfielder Kris Bryant from the injured list on Monday and designated Cole Tucker for assignment.Bryant is batting fourth and playing first base in Monday’s opener of a three-game series against his old team, the Chicago Cubs. It is the first time Bryant will play first base in his Rockies career.“He wants to play, so he’ll play a lot,” Colorado manager Bud Black said. “He’ll get a day here and there because we want other guys to play as well. There are a number of guys we want to see play.”Bryant was placed on the injured list on July 25, three days after he suffered a fractured left index finger when he was hit by a pitch by Miami Marlins pitcher Johnny Cueto.He had missed a month earlier in the season with a left heel bruise.Bryant won the NL Rookie of the Year in 2015 and the NL MVP in 2016 when he helped lead the Cubs to their first World Series title in 108 years. He was traded to the San Francisco Giants in 2021 and signed a seven ...

The 49ers get off to a fast start to the season with a blowout win over the Steelers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:07 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have gotten off to shaky starts to the season too often under coach Kyle Shanahan.After a training camp dominated by a lengthy contract holdout from the team’s best defensive player Nick Bosa, the trading away of the former future franchise quarterback Trey Lance and the rehabilitation of the starting QB Brock Purdy, there were questions about whether that could change this season.Considered those answered.The Niners opened the season in dominating fashion, going on the road to overwhelm the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-7 on Sunday in a performance that showed why San Francisco is once again considered one of the leading contenders in the NFC. “It was exactly how we wanted to come out,” All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner said. “It was an emphasis on, you know, past seasons, us coming out with slow starts. We knew that we needed to come in and set the tone right from the jump.”The 49ers (1-0) led 20-0 before allowing the Steelers to gene...

5 claves del proyecto de presupuesto para el último año del sexenio de López Obrador

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:07 GMT

(CNN Español) — La Secretaría de Hacienda de México entregó el viernes pasado al Congreso el Paquete Económico de 2024, que incluye los proyectos de Ley de Ingresos y de Presupuesto de Egresos para el último año de la presidencia de Andrés Manuel López Obrador.La propuesta, que prevé un gasto total de 9 billones de pesos para el sector público (unos US$ 524.000 millones), abarca tanto lo que pide el Poder Ejecutivo como los dos poderes Legislativo y Judicial, y también el dinero que requieren los órganos autónomos como el Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE).Aquí presentamos cinco datos clave del proyecto de presupuesto, que la Cámara de Diputados debe aprobar a más tardar el 15 de noviembre, de acuerdo con el artículo 74 de la Constitución del país.López Obrador quiere más dinero para Defensa, Marina, Energía y BienestarEntre los aumentos que pide el gobierno de López Obrador se destacan los correspondientes a las secretarías de Defensa, Marina, Energía y de Bienestar.Para Defe...

The Wharf Miami ‘bids adieu’ with two final closing parties

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:07 GMT

Everyone knows, saying goodbye is always a hard thing to do…That’s why one Miami staple is giving you two days to say farewell.The Wharf Miami is officially closing — But before they do, they’re throwing a weekend’s worth of parties to celebrate the future.It’s the end of an era for the iconic Wharf Miami.The Downtown Miami hotspot which opened its doors seven years ago is closing.Sarah Gottdenker: “I’ll definitely miss the wharf. It’s been a Downtown Miami staple for so long. The waterfront bar and just the vibes with my friends on the weekends.”But not before it has a blowout bash.Tony Guerra: “It’s going to be a great closing weekend filled with parties.”Take your vitamins. Eat your Wheaties because it’s going to be two days of fun.All of the themed parties you’ve come to know and love are back for one night only.“For the Friday, September 15th ‘And More’ party we are going to theme a...

Rescues underway, state of emergency declared in Leominster amid flash flooding

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:07 GMT

A state of emergency has been declared in Leominster and a flash flood emergency is in place for the surrounding area as heavy rains continue to batter the region. The flash flood emergency as of around 9 p.m. included Leominster, Fitchburg, Lunenburg, Princeton and Sterling. A larger swath of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire was included under a series of flash flood warnings.Rescues were underway in several spots Monday night and officials said they were in the process of rushing mutual aid from neighboring communities and state agencies into hard hit areas.“Do not venture out,” said Leominster Mayor Dean Mazzarella in a message on Facebook around 6:30 p.m. “It is not safe.” In a subsequent Facebook Live video, Mazzarella shared a view from a parking lot near the Leominster police station which he said had been flooded since around 4:30 p.m.“Every crew is out here,” Mazzarella said, adding “We’ve called in everybody.” Mazzarella further urged community ...

Orioles open key homestand with 11-5 rout of Cardinals led by Cedric Mullins’ go-ahead grand slam

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:07 GMT

Cedric Mullins waited for the pitch to break, then turned and unloaded. As the ball floated high through the air, some fans flung their arms up, unable to wait until it dropped over the right field fence.With one swift swing, Mullins had doubled the Orioles’ run total and given them an 8-5, fifth-inning lead over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals in the first of a seven-game homestand. The next inning, rookie Gunnar Henderson added on himself by hammering a 422-foot solo shot — his 25th home run of the season.On a night when Orioles starter Dean Kremer had a poor showing, the Orioles shined everywhere else: The offense picked up the slack, the bullpen — which remains without injured closer Félix Bautista — took care of business, and the defense was strong, highlighted by an outstanding diving catch by defensive replacement Austin Hays in the eighth.With the 11-5 victory, the Orioles improved to 91-52 and lowered their magic number to clinch a playoff spot...

‘Life-threatening’ flash flooding in Leominster, Fitchburg; ‘turn around, don’t drown’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:07 GMT

In a dire warning, the National Weather Service has posted alerts for “life threatening flash flooding” in the Leominster, Fitchburg area tonight.The weather service says the warning is for “flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.”Route 2 is closed in this area and the rains keep coming.The NWS adds other towns nearby are also under the alert, including Westford, Gardner, Holden, Clinton, Athol, Pepperell, Tyngsborough, Groton, Winchendon, Lunenburg, Townsend, Littleton, Lancaster, Templeton, Rutland, Sterling, Ayer andWestminster.This is a dire situation with the alert adding: “Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”