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Aaron Rodgers tells NBC he targets a mid-December return from torn Achilles tendon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:58 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers said his goal is to return from a torn Achilles tendon by mid-December, NBC’s Melissa Stark reported during the telecast of the Jets’ game at Las Vegas on Sunday night.Rodgers had hinted recently he hopes to return before the end of the season, but this is the most specific he has been. He suffered what was thought to be a season-ending injury in the opener against the Buffalo Bills.“He said, ‘I know it sounds insane, but you do a good surgery, you have a good patient, it makes this possible,’” Stark said on the telecast.However, Rodgers, who was on the sideline, told Stark he “just wasn’t feeling it” about throwing passes during pregame warmups as he has the last several weeks.Rodgers said he has been working on a weight-limiting treadmill, jogging at 50% of his body weight. His goal this week is to increase it to 75%.When asked after the Jets’ 16-12 loss to the Raiders, coach Robert Saleh said, “If the doct...

Jacobs rushes for 116 yards as Raiders improve to 2-0 under Pierce, beat Jets 16-12

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:58 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — On a night when Josh Jacobs finally ended his 100-yard dry spell, he couldn’t quite forget the fumble that gave the New York Jets life late in the game.“I didn’t want to be the reason why we lost,” he said.Jacobs was just thankful the Las Vegas Raiders’ defense came through — twice.Robert Spillane intercepted Zach Wilson’s pass at the Las Vegas 15 with 1:14 left and, after the Raiders punted, Wilson’s heave to the end zone fell incomplete on the final play to preserve the 16-12 victory Sunday night.“There’s not too much difference between a 2-yard gain and a 4-yard gain, but when you get turnovers, you change the complexion of the game,” Spillane said.The Raiders (5-5) improved to 2-0 under interim coach Antonio Pierce, who replaced Josh McDaniels.“I had fun when I got in the locker room,” Pierce said. “When I was out there on the grass, that was stressful.”Jacobs rushed for 116 yards on 27 attempts to end a 14-game streak without a 100-yard ...

Luis Robert Jr. is 1st Chicago White Sox since José Abreu to win Silver Slugger: ‘One of the most beautiful awards I’ve received’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:58 GMT

Luis Robert Jr. set career highs in nearly every offensive category in 2023.The Chicago White Sox center fielder received recognition Thursday for the big season, being named an American League Silver Slugger Award winner for outfielders.Robert and Cody Bellinger, who had a tremendous bounce-back season with the Cubs, were among those honored in voting done by major league managers and coaches. Bellinger won in the National League utility player category after spending time in center field and first base.Robert is a first-time award winner, and the first Sox player to be recognized since the trio of José Abreu, Tim Anderson and Eloy Jiménez in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. It’s the first ever by a Sox center fielder.“This is one of the most beautiful awards I’ve received,” Robert said through an interpreter during a video conference call Thursday. “I dreamed of a Gold Glove, I won a Gold Glove (in 2020). I dreamed of a Silver Slugger and...

Long-jailed former Philippine senator who fought brutal drug crackdown is granted bail

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:58 GMT

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine court on Monday ordered the release on bail of a former senator jailed more than six years ago on drug charges she said were fabricated to muzzle her investigation of then-President Rodrigo Duterte’s brutal crackdown on illegal drugs. Two other non-bailable drug cases against her have been dismissed.The European Union Parliament, some American lawmakers and United Nations human rights experts have long demanded the release of Leila de Lima, who was detained as an opposition senator in February 2017 in what they say was political persecution by Duterte and his allies and a major blow to Philippine democracy.Duterte, whose stormy six-year term ended in June last year, insisted on her guilt, saying that witnesses testified that she received payoffs from imprisoned drug lords.Regional Trial Court Judge Gener Gito reversed an earlier decision Monday and granted de Lima’s request for bail while being tried in a final drug case. Dozens of de Lima’s s...

Thousands flee Gaza’s main hospital but hundreds, including babies, still trapped by fighting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:58 GMT

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Thousands of people appear to have fled from Gaza’s largest hospital as Israeli forces and Palestinian militants battle outside its gates, but hundreds of patients, including dozens of babies at risk of dying because of a lack of electricity, remained inside, health officials said Monday.With only intermittent communications, it was difficult to reconcile competing claims from the Israeli military, which said it was providing a safe corridor for people to move south, and Palestinian health officials inside the hospital, who said the compound was surrounded by constant heavy gunfire.The military also said it had placed 300 liters (79 gallons) of fuel near the hospital to help power its generators, but that Hamas militants had prevented staff from reaching it. The Health Ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza disputed that, and said the fuel would have provided less than an hour of electricity.World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebr...

A shooting at a Texas flea market killed a child and wounded 4 other people, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:58 GMT

PEARLAND, Texas (AP) — Two children and three other people were shot at a Texas flea market Sunday evening and one child later died at a hospital, police said.Officers responded to a call of shots fired at Cole’s Flea Market in the Pearland area at 5:34 p.m., the Pearland Police Department posted on X, formally known as Twitter. The victims were transported to hospitals. The shooting happened after an argument between two people who did not know each other, Officer Chad Rogers said in an evening news conference. The two people exchanged gunfire inside the market, police said.One suspect was still at large, police said. They didn’t immediately give details on the second shooter.The area is about 17 miles (27 kilometers) south of Houston.The Associated Press

More Sunshine and Nice Weather; Holiday Outlooks and Great Lakes Buoys

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:58 GMT

Mild and dry with sunny skies MondayChicago area students will be fortunate much of this week and can enjoy outdoor recess, without the jackets or coats that are often needed this time of year  Late morning to midday temperatures Monday through Thursday are expected to be in the mid to upper 50s with plenty of sunshine.  With conditions like this, maybe the adults can find a reason to get outside and enjoy the weather as well.Over the next three months, we'll celebrate no fewer than four notable holidays.  The average temperatures in Chicago on Christmas, New Year's Day, and Valentine's Day are very similar. As we've learned, all those holidays can bring plenty of volatility and a wider range of weather conditions.Before we get to those winter holidays, we'll of course, celebrate Thanksgiving.  The late November holiday can also bring highly variable conditions.  Last Thanksgiving was mild, with a trace of rainfall and a low of 35º and a high of 54º.  Chicago's temperature records d...

Further €73 million in Cohesion Funds used to extend tram network in Bratislava, Slovakia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:58 GMT

The Commission has approved Cohesion Policy support of more than €73 million from the 2014-2020 programming period to build the second section of the Šafárik Square-Janíkov dvor tram line. The investment is part of an overall aim to improve public transport inthe Petržalka borough of the Slovak capital, Bratislava.The line will connect the southern part of Petržalka with the Old Town of Bratislava. It will run from Bosákova Street to Janíkov dvor for roughly 3.8 km. The new tram line will complement the first section of the line, which is already up and running from Šafárik Square to Bosákova Street.Cohesion and Reforms Commissioner Elisa Ferreira (pictured) said: “On working days, the line is expected to carry almost 50,000 passengers a day in each direction. Thanks to this EU support, the new tram line section is not only promoting more sustainable modes of transport,  it is also making the lives of citizens easier by cutting their daily commute into the city centre. Cohesion...

Above average snowfall expected for DC area this winter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:58 GMT

After a disappointing snowfall last year, D.C. area residents should have their shovels handy.Veronica Johnson, chief meteorologist for 7News First Alert Weather, told WTOP that the First Alert Weather team is predicting 17 to 22 inches of snow for the D.C. metro area this coming winter. She said the average snowfall for DC is 13.6 inches.In fact, counties farther north and west, including Loudon County, Virginia, and Frederick County, Maryland, could see as much as 30 inches of snow throughout this winter.7News First Alert Weather is predicting a much higher winter snowfall for this season. (Courtesy, Veronica Johnson/7News)As for Christmas?“I don’t think we can expect a white Christmas,” Johnson said. “But I’m not going to rule out a few snowflakes that may come mixing in.”Johnson said that, starting in late December or early January, you can expect a lot of minor storm systems.WINTER 2023-2024 D.C. AREA MONTHLY PREDICTIONDECEMBER 20231″ W...

Philippine court grants bail to former senator who was jailed six years ago on drug charges she says were fabricated

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:58 GMT

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine court grants bail to former senator who was jailed six years ago on drug charges she says were fabricated.Source