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Fernando Alonso out to end 10-year wait for an F1 win with victory in Monaco

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:53 GMT

MONACO (AP) — Ten years after last winning a Formula One race, Fernando Alonso fancies his chances of a victory in Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix.The 41-year-old Spanish driver has four third-place finishes in five races with Aston Martin this season.“I will attack more than any other weekend,” the two-time F1 champion said. ”I come here thinking I will try to win.”While defending champion Max Verstappen leads the championship for Red Bull, it’s Alonso’s form that has captured the imagination of fans.“If I tell you that I don’t come here thinking that I can win the race, I would lie to you,” said Alonso, who has 32 career F1 wins and 102 podium finishes. “Because this is a one-off opportunity.”The razor-thin street circuit, where drivers often brush close to the walls, suits Alonso’s high-risk and slick driving style.“We know Monaco, Singapore, there are specific race tracks,” he said. “You need to gain the confidence in the free practice, get c...

WTOP’s Beer of the Week: The Seed Fiore Italian Pilsner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:53 GMT

(new Image()).src = "https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384&cid=c2ffed0c-3624-46c0-b10f-97c976d290a3";cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: "17b5cf0b-247d-41ce-932e-e5267d8b869a"}).render("f93da35296df436ab6cee93eecff152f"); });Plant the seed! WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and James Beard Award nominee Greg Engert to talk about The Seed Fiore Italian Pilsner for the latest edition of WTOP’s Beer of the Week.Brewery: The Seed: A Living Beer Project, Atlantic City, New JerseyDescription: An Italian-style pilsner featuring a mix of noble flowers and herbs, a fresh, bready malt backbone and a squeaky clean finishABV: 5.1%Pairing suggestions: Fried seafood of all kinds, spicier cuisines such as Indian curries or jerk chicken, rich Italian dishes such as carbonaraSource

Pasajero abre puerta de salida de avión durante vuelo en Corea del Sur

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:53 GMT

SEÚL, Corea del Sur — Un pasajero abrió una puerta de salida de emergencia durante un vuelo de avión en Corea del Sur el viernes, lo que provocó una ráfaga de aire dentro de la cabina que hirió levemente a 12 personas, dijeron las autoridades. El avión aterrizó a salvo. Algunas personas a bordo del avión Airbus A321 de Asiana Airlines intentaron detener a la persona, quien pudo abrir parcialmente la puerta, dijo el Ministerio de Transporte. La persona fue detenida por la policía del aeropuerto bajo sospecha de violar la ley de seguridad de la aviación, según un comunicado del ministerio. Califican de homicidio la muerte de hombre que habría amenazado pasajeros en un metro En video: pasajero habría golpeado a tripulante en avión de United Airlines en concurrido aeropuerto de EEUU La identidad y el motivo de la persona no fueron revelados de inmediato. La ley prohíbe a los pasajeros manipular las puertas de salida y otros equipos a...

Booz Allen: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:53 GMT

MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (BAH) on Friday reported a fiscal fourth-quarter loss of $68.4 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.The McLean, Virginia-based company said it had a loss of 52 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.01 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 92 cents per share.The defense contractor posted revenue of $2.43 billion in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.37 billion.For the year, the company reported profit of $271.8 million, or $2.03 per share. Revenue was reported as $9.26 billion.Booz Allen expects full-year earnings in the range of $4.80 to $4.95 per share.Booz Allen shares have decreased 14% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 6% in the last 12 months._____This...

Pinpoint Weather Alert Day: Strong storms Friday, scattered weekend storms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — After some morning sunshine, storms will pop up over the Interstate 25 corridor in the early afternoon Friday and will push out across the plains, becoming stronger in the Denver weather forecast. This is the most common activity in lightning deaths Friday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day as Denver and the Front Range have moved into a slight risk for a severe stormPinpoint Weather: Storm outlook on May 26. Weather today: Severe storms, weather possibleSunny skies will be around Friday morning, and they will help highs climb to the upper 70s before storms build in the early afternoon. Storms will form and will push out across the plains into the early evening and increase in strength. Storms under the slight risk category can produce damaging winds, severe hail and a potential tornado. This risk can be experienced a few times per year.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on May 26. Weather tonight: Clearing skiesStorms will wrap up and clear to the east as midnight app...

Memorial Day weekend travel: Where to get cheap gas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Memorial Day weekend has arrived. If you plan on getting gas before hitting the road, we have you covered.Since Monday, gas prices have risen 10 cents per gallon to $3.45 for a regular gallon of gas on average in Colorado, according to AAA.Here’s a look at how gas prices compare over time:RegularMid-GradePremiumDieselCurrent Avg.$3.458$3.795$4.085$3.953Yesterday Avg.$3.468$3.826$4.120$3.991Week Ago Avg.$3.352$3.707$3.997$4.003Month Ago Avg.$3.535$3.888$4.188$4.159Year Ago Avg.$4.226$4.549$4.848$5.329AAA, May 26, 2023The national average for a gallon of regular fuel is at $3.57, which is up three cents since Monday.“The rise in demand for gasoline is helping to push pump prices higher for now,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “But the increase is mitigated by the low cost of oil, which is wobbling around in the low $70s per barrel. Pump prices could stabilize or fall once this long weekend is in the rearview mirror.” Where are the cheapest gas prices?Here is a l...

Trail Ridge Road opens Friday, but you'll need a reservation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A sign of summer: the reopening of Colorado's high mountain passes.That includes Trail Ridge Road, which is set to reopen Friday in Rocky Mountain National Park. Reaching 12,183 feet, it's famously known as the highest continuous paved road in the U.S. and connects Estes Park to Grand Lake.But like a number of Colorado's beloved parks, you'll need a reservation to get in.Trail Ridge Road was cleared of snow at Rock Cut ahead of the 2023 summer season. (Credit: Rocky Mountain National Park)Pass required for Rocky Mountain National ParkMore than 4.3 million people visited Rocky Mountain National Park last year. It's one of the most-visited national parks in the country, but the high volume of visitors puts a negative impact on the experience, park officials said. Summer guide to visiting Rocky Mountain National Park To help, the park has been working on ways to improve visitor management. That includes various permit reservation pilots in place since 2020 and through...

Man with paralysis walks naturally after brain, spine implants

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:53 GMT

(CNN) — New research reveals how a medical device helped one man with paralysis walk naturally again, more than a decade after an injury.Dr. Grégoire Courtine and colleagues from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne developed and implanted a “brain-spine interface” that creates a direct neurological link between the brain and spinal cord. Implants in the brain track intentions for movement, which are wirelessly transferred to a processing unit that a person wears externally, like a backpack. The intentions are translated into commands that the processing unit sends back through the second implant to stimulate muscles.The research findings, published Wednesday in the journal Nature, outline successful outcomes for one study participant from the Netherlands.Gert-Jan Oskam, 40, was left paralyzed after a motorbike accident in China more than a decade ago. His legs were impaired, as well as his arms and trunk.“My wish was to walk again, and I believed it was possible,” ...

Rare diseases: Little known disease has big impact on patients, families and society

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:53 GMT

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This is the most searched dog breed in San Diego, according to a study

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:53 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- America's Finest City is home to many four-legged friends, but one particular breed of dog has continually found itself entered into search bars throughout San Diego.A new study conducted by pet financial assistance site MyPetChild has revealed the most searched dog breeds in the most populated cities in the nation. Rescued loggerhead sea turtle thriving after 3D-printed shell brace When determining which pooches were most popular, MyPetChild analyzed a list of 284 dog breeds that are recognized by The American Kennel Club. Each breed was then entered into Google Keyword Planner to find the number of monthly searches for each breed in 328 major US cities.The results are in and these breeds are the top three searched in San Diego, according to this study:#3 -- French Bulldog#2 -- Australian Shepherd#1 -- Cane CorsoThe Cane Corso is the not only the most searched breed in San Diego, but MyPetChild analysis shows this breed is the most popular dog breed in 67 out o...