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Bears, Fields aim for more solid play in closing minutes vs. Vikings

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:00 GMT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — For Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears, Monday night’s game at Minnesota will be all about second chances.Fields gets another opportunity against a Vikings defense that knocked him out of the teams’ last matchup with a dislocated right thumb, and the Bears get a chance to prove they can close out games better than they did at Detroit on Sunday.The Lions scored 17 points over the last four minutes to win 31-26, spoiling an otherwise encouraging return by Fields, who had missed four games with the thumb injury.“I think for the most part we showed who we were except until the end of the game,” Fields said. “Focus on finishing better and finishing out the game when it counts and when a drive comes up, making that big play when it matters.”Fields has struggled in close, late-game situations throughout his three seasons. Fields was 16 of 23 for 169 yards and had 104 yards rushing against the Vikings. He had a chance Sunday even after the Bears’ defens...

Arrestan en México a Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, presunto jefe de seguridad de Los Chapitos buscado por EE.UU.

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:00 GMT

(CNN) — Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, apodado “Nini” y considerado presunto jefe de seguridad del cártel Los Chapitos, fue arrestado este miércoles en Culiacán, Sinaloa, de acuerdo con el reporte publicado en el Registro Nacional de Detenciones.El arresto ocurrió a la 1:27 p.m. (hora local) en la colonia Colinas de la Rivera, detalla el informe. Pérez Salas fue capturado por la Guardia Nacional y será puesto a disposición de la Fiscalía Especializada en materia de Delincuencia Organizada de la Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) en la Ciudad de México.CNN contactó a la FGR para pedir más detalles sobre la detención y la situación de Pérez Salas, pero no obtuvo respuesta de forma inmediata. Tampoco pudo saber si ya tiene un abogado.Desde 2021, Pérez Salas enfrenta cargos en Estados Unidos por tráfico de cocaína y metanfetaminas, posesión de armamento e intimidación de testigos. Por esa razón, en abril de este año el Departamento de Estado ofreció una recompensa de hasta US$ 3 m...

76ers’ Joel Embiid out versus Timberwolves with hip soreness

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:00 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will miss Wednesday’s game in Minnesota with hip soreness and will be re-evaluated Thursday.Embiid played 38 minutes and had 38 points and 12 rebounds in the 76ers’ 122-119 overtime loss at Cleveland a night earlier. The reigning MVP is averaging an NBA-best 31.9 points per game this season with 11.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists a game. It will be the first missed game for Embiid this season.“He’s got some soreness in his hip and that’s it, enough to keep him out,” Philadelphia coach Nick Nurse said before the game. “We’ll keep checking it and check him again tomorrow, and see how long it’s going to be.”Philadelphia doesn’t play again until Nov. 25 at Oklahoma City.Source

Texans host Jaguars on Sunday with first place in the AFC South on the line

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:00 GMT

JACKSONVILLE (7-3) at HOUSTON (6-4)Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBSOPENING LINE: Jaguars by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook.AGAINST THE SPREAD: Jacksonville 7-3; Houston 5-5.SERIES RECORD: Texans lead 29-14.LAST MEETING: Texans beat Jaguars 37-17 on Sept. 24 in Jacksonville.LAST WEEK: Jaguars beat Titans 34-14; Texans beat Cardinals 21-16.JAGUARS OFFENSE: OVERALL (16), RUSH (17), PASS (16), SCORING (11T).JAGUARS DEFENSE: OVERALL (20), RUSH (4), PASS (29), SCORING (11T).TEXANS OFFENSE: OVERALL (4), RUSH (24), PASS (2), SCORING (10).TEXANS DEFENSE: OVERALL (19), RUSH (8), PASS (25), SCORING (14).TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Jaguars plus-3; Texans plus-3.JAGUARS PLAYER TO WATCH: WR Calvin Ridley dropped three passes, including two in the end zone, in the first game against Houston in Week 3. He finished with three receptions for 40 yards. He’s coming off his best game with the Jaguars, a two-touchdown performance against Tennessee, and is looking for consecutive 100-yard outings for the first ...

Denver weather: Winter storm warning for foothills, advisory for metro

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Cold and snow will return to Denver's weather late on Thanksgiving and continue on and off into early Saturday. Roads will be slick and slow, especially early on Friday.Friday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day due to the snow and cold temperatures that won't get above freezing. This will be the first measurable snow of November for Denver, which is usually the city's fifth-snowiest month with an average of about 7 inches of snow. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team The highest totals from this will be in the foothills west of Interstate 25, with up to 10 inches possible in spots. A winter storm warning is in effect for the foothills and a winter weather advisory for the metro area.Here's a look at possible snow totals from Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast.Possible snow totals across ColoradoPossible snow totals for the Front Range and DenverWeather tonight: Increasing clouds and coldClouds will be increas...

Quick lines at Denver International Airport shock Thanksgiving eve travelers

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Heading into security lines at Denver International Airport, travelers immediately found something to be thankful for the night before Thanksgiving.Travelers like Patty Green, who got to the airport more than two hours in advance, got through security in less than 5 minutes.“I am so surprised. Right? Who knew? I'm very happy,” Green said.Some 785,000 passengers are expected to pass through DIA security checkpoints from Nov. 17-27. That's up nearly 13% from the same time last year. Colorado offers Uber discount on Thanksgiving eve, AKA ‘Blackout Wednesday’ The busiest days are expected Wednesday through Sunday of Thanksgiving week.FOX31 asked the Transportation Security Administration and the airport what changed to speed up lines and cut wait times.According to an airport spokesperson, "four new TSA PreCheck lanes are available near the South TSA Checkpoint. These lanes are open from 4 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. and are located on the north side of the South TSA Checkpoint ...

Colorado offers Uber discount on Thanksgiving eve, AKA 'Blackout Wednesday'

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- With the night before Thanksgiving being one of the most dangerous nights for drunk driving, Colorado transportation leaders are hoping to encourage more people into rideshares.The Colorado Department of Transportation and nearly 80 law enforcement agencies across the state are cracking down on drunk drivers this holiday weekend. What to expect from the Black Friday snowstorm in Denver “We call it 'Blackout Wednesday,' (young people) call it 'Blackout Wednesday,'” Sam Cole, traffic safety manager at CDOT, said. “It's something we here at CDOT and law enforcement agencies are very concerned about."Cole said this is the first year CDOT will offer a code encouraging those drinking to take an Uber home. The code "SAFETHANKS" will give riders $10 off. The goal is to keep drunk drivers off the road. “We see 20,000 arrests for DUI every year in Colorado," Cole said. "So if you make the decision to drive drunk over the holidays, you will likely be arrested." Cole said "B...

Deco’s Lynn Martinez tries out preeminent shot glasses inspired by TikTok

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:00 GMT

Lynn, I understand this year, you’re giving thanks to TikTok.That’s right. I actually found a use for the app that didn’t involve me sitting there in a trance swiping and swiping with drool.But, you know how they make everything look easy with those quick edits? Yeah, everything’s not easy.Lynn Martinez: “OK, for Thanksgiving in our home, we like to get Christmas started.”So this year we’re gonna make something I’ve never made before.Lynn Martinez: “We’re gonna make peppermint shot glasses. I saw this on a TikTok and it looks so easy.”You need a silicone mold and a bag of peppermint candy.Lynn Martinez: “The recipe said that you could put this in the oven but it’s rubber, how’s that gonna work? I hope there’s no fire, do we even have a fire extinguisher? OK, so 350.”While the oven is warming, shove the candy in the mold. I mean, guess.Lynn Martinez: “Again, TikTok says it works.I ...

Enjoy 350 tons of real snow in South Florida at Snow Carnival at Aventura Mall

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:00 GMT

It’s a Thanksgiving miracle. They say that Alex Miranda is a really warm guy, but apparently he has a cold heart tonight. Alex is at the Snow Carnival at the Aventura Mall.It’s a winter wonderland.It’s a real snow day in South Florida. Immerse yourself in the ultimate winter experience at Snow Carnival. Alex Miranda: “How chilly is it inside? And this is by design because you guys have thought of everything and you’re really making it feel real.”Aly Ramos: “It’s going to be in the 50s. So South Florida, get ready to be cold at the Snow Carnival.”At Aventura Mall, bringing, listen to this, 350 tons of real snow.Aly Ramos: “Under 30,000 square foot tents.”Alex Miranda: “When you say snow, I hear it’ll be like pieces of paper, is this real snow?”Aly Ramos: “This is real snow. How chill, the kids are going to get wet, they’re going to have snow on them just like in any other snow situation. T...

South Boston forfeits annual Thanksgiving football game against East Boston High

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:00 GMT

This year’s Thanksgiving clash between South Boston High School and East Boston High School football teams has been canceled, East Boston’s headmaster announced Wednesday. The game had been scheduled for Thursday. In a statement shortly after 2 p.m. Wednesday, though, East Boston High School Headmaster Phillip Brangiforte said South Boston told officials that they plan to forfeit. In place of the originally scheduled game, Brangiforte said East Boston will hold an intersquad scrimmage Thursday morning.“It is with a heavy heart that I deliver this sad news,” Brangiforte said. “We all know our annual East Boston High School vs South Boston High School Thanksgiving day game has been an important part of our school’s tradition for the past 105 years.”Brangiforte continued, saying he is “deeply saddened” for East Boston High School, players, coaches, “and especially our seniors.” “I know it will not be the same,” Brangiforte said of the now-planned scrimmage, “but pl...