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Live updates | Schauffele kicks off US Open with long birdie and the lead

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:12:35 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Follow along for live updates on the opening round of the 123rd U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club.___XANDER TAKES EARLY LEADXander Schauffele opened his U.S. Open by making a 40-foot birdie putt and kept going from there, getting to 3-under par and the top of the leaderboard early in the first round.Schauffele, ranked sixth in the world and in search of his first major title, was tied with Jacob Solomon and Dylan Wu.Rickie Fowler, who didn’t qualify for the last two U.S. Opens, briefly joined them in the lead before a bogey on the rugged par-4 17th dropped him a shot back at 2 under.A fine mist was falling early in the day at Los Angeles Country Club, softening the course. With the entire morning wave on the course, there were 36 players at even par or better.___WHAT TO KNOW:— US Open a source of uncertainty on and off the course— US Open raises prize money to $20 million with $3.6M to winner— Chaos rules the day as US Open comes to the glitz of Los Angeles— U...

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Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:12:35 GMT

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Elecciones Argentina 2023: así quedaron las alianzas que buscarán la presidencia

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:12:35 GMT

(CNN Español) — Este miércoles venció el plazo para la inscripción de alianzas partidarias rumbo a las elecciones nacionales en Argentina, según lo establecido por la Cámara Nacional Electoral. Aunque no hubo rupturas notables, la sorpresa la aportó el oficialismo al anotar un nuevo nombre para su coalición. El Frente de Todos, que llevó a Alberto Fernández a la presidencia en 2019, pasó a llamarse Unión por la Patria.Luego del cierre de alianzas, lo que sigue en el calendario electoral es la presentación de listas de los precandidatos para las elecciones Primarias, Abiertas, Simultáneas y Obligatorias (PASO), que vence el próximo 24 de junio. Ese día comenzará oficialmente la campaña electoral para los comicios programados para el 13 de agosto.¿Cuáles son las principales alianzas electorales rumbo a las elecciones presidenciales en Argentina?La coalición de gobierno peronista informó a través de sus redes sociales la decisión de cambiar el nombre del Frente de Todos a Unión p...

Prince George’s Co. gets new top doctor: Alsobrooks makes pick for health officer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:12:35 GMT

Dr. Matthew D. Levy, a practicing pediatrician who worked for nearly two decades at Georgetown and most recently in Milwaukee, has been selected to serve as Prince George's County health officer. (Courtesy Prince George's County) Dr. Matthew D. Levy, a practicing pediatrician who worked for nearly two decades at Georgetown and most recently in Milwaukee, has been selected to serve as Prince George's County health officer. (Courtesy Prince George's County) Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has made her pick for the Maryland county’s next top doctor.Dr. Matthew D. Levy, a practicing pediatrician who worked for nearly two decades at Georgetown and most recently in Milwaukee, has been sele...

IMF slams new Pakistan budget proposal, says government failing to implement a more fair tax system

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:12:35 GMT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The International Monetary Fund slammed Pakistan’s government on Thursday over its proposal for the new annual budget, saying it failed to implement a more fair tax system in the draft. The harsh criticism by Esther Perez Ruiz, IMF’s representative for Pakistan, raised new concerns about the success of monthslong talks between the cash-strapped Islamic nation and the lender over a stalled bailout tranche. However, Perez Ruiz also said the IMF was offering to “work with the government in refining its strategy” for the budget.The government in Islamabad last week presented the budget in the National Assembly, or lower house of the parliament, for the next fiscal year, starting July 1. The draft also introduced a new tax amnesty scheme and skipped some of the anticipated taxes. The proposal was likely an attempt by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to avoid anti-inflation protests and bring relief to the poorest people. However, it also envisages an up to 35% increase in s...

Renuncian presidente y varios directivos del Consejo Nacional Electoral en Venezuela

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:12:35 GMT

(CNN Español) — El presidente del Consejo Nacional Electoral, Pedro Calzadilla, informó este jueves, en una breve declaración a la prensa, que tanto él como parte de los rectores del ente comicial decidieron poner sus cargos a la orden a fin de “contribuir con que Venezuela llegue a la estabilidad económica, política y social”. Precisaron que las actividades y proyectos del CNE “continuarán ejecutándose sin contratiempos como corresponde”.La comunicación difundida por Calzadilla fue suscrita también por el rector principal Alexis Corredor y por los rectores suplentes Leonel Párica, Carlos Quintero, Gustavo Vizcaíno, Saúl Bernal, Rafael Chacón y Francisco Garcés.El vicepresidente del CNE, Enrique Márquez y el otro rector principal, Roberto Picón no suscribieron la comunicación. CNN los contactó para conocer su reacción pero hasta ahora no ha obtenido respuesta.El presidente del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de Venezuela, Pedro Calzadilla, da su última conferencia de prensa a...

Fire truck hits police officer during Nuggets parade

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:12:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A Denver Police officer was seriously injured after being struck by a fire truck during the Denver Nuggets parade Thursday.The incident happened near the end of the parade route at West 13th Avenue and Cherokee Street, DPD said.The officer was transported to the hospital.According to Denver Fire Department spokesperson Greg Pixley, the officer fell as the truck was turning and ended up with injuries caused by the fire truck.“This was a very chaotic environment,” Pixley said. “There’s a lot of people around there and unfortunately every once in a while there’s circumstances like this that happen.”The truck was carrying MVP Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray, as well as the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. They were all moved to another vehicle and taken the last few blocks to the end of the parade route.An investigation to determine the specific circumstances of what happened is being conducted by DPD and DFD.FOX31 has crews on the way to the scene and will provide more...

GRiZ, Big Gigantic perform for Nuggets crowd

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:12:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Coloradans celebrated the Nuggets NBA championship at a victory parade and rally in Denver, which featured special performances from two big names in the music industry that happen to be locally based.GRiZ and Big Gigantic performed for a crowd gathered outside of Civic Center in Denver all for free, along with the official DJ of the Denver Nuggets, Paws The Music. Photos: 40 years of Nuggets jerseys Fans pay hundreds to see GRiZ on tour, but he is known to have random free shows in the Denver area.Still, the performance was a surprise for fans as it came just a week after GRiZ announced that he was going to take a break from performing and canceled several performances, including his own GRiZMAS in July festival.On June 12 he announced his final headline performance before his hiatus, which will be in Arizona in September.Paws The Music opened for the celebration, gathering a crowd and getting them excited before Big Gigantic took the stage. Did Nikola Jokic re...

Preliminary findings on Surfside condo collapse revealed by National Institute of Standards and Technology

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:12:35 GMT

The investigation into the collapse of Champlain Towers South took a step forward as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) shared some initial findings on Thursday. NIST analyzed materials, studied past and present building codes, and used computer models to come up with possible reasons for the failure.One area that has been under scrutiny since the collapse two summers ago is the pool deck. Now, investigators are focusing on it as a possible starting point for the collapse. They found serious problems with the pool deck’s strength.“Tagline associate’s work shows that the design of the structure of CTS failed to meet the codes and standards applicable at the time of original construction and would also not meet current codes and standards,” said Glenn Bell, an NCST investigator During the presentation, they showed a diagram of the pool deck with yellow and red dots on certain columns. The yellow dots represented areas with moderate streng...

BSO search for missing 62-year-old man in Deerfield Beach

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:12:35 GMT

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit are seeking the public’s help in finding a 62-year-old missing man.Charles Randy Mitchell was last seen at approximately 1 a.m. on June 4, near the 200 block of East Sample Road. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and gray pants.Mitchell stands at 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighs about 180 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. According to the assisted living facility manager where he resides, Mitchell experiences mental illness, suffers from diabetes and requires medication.Anyone with information on Mitchell’s whereabouts is urged to contact BSO Missing Persons Detective Leonard Charla at 954-321-4274 or the BSO non-emergency number at 954-764-HELP (4357).