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Poll: Marylanders split on government performance on COVID-19, masking in schools

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:58 GMT

While Marylanders are being reminded to get their flu and RSV vaccines, they are also being reminded that COVID-19 boosters are available. But a new poll found that not everyone is rushing to get the shot.The poll by Gonzales Research and Media Services showed that 52% of respondents said they will be getting their boosters this year, while nearly 42% said they will skip it.And their willingness to get the booster shots appears tied to how they feel about the federal government’s handling of the pandemic.The poll, which was released on Wednesday, found that 77% of those who approved of the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic said they are getting their booster shots. In contrast, 66% of those who disapproved of the government response said they are not getting theirbooster shot.Asked about how they would feel about if Maryland schools required staff, students and teachers to wear masks, respondents were nearly evenly split, with 47% saying they would support such a ...

Von Miller time is approaching with Bills pass rusher practicing for first time in 10 months

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:58 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Some things never get old for Von Miller, even at the age of 34, and a month late from opening his 13th NFL season.Miller, the Buffalo Bills’ top pass rusher, had yet to pull on his pads and helmet to practice for the first time in over 10 months on Wednesday when he began experiencing a familiar — and welcome — mix of nerves and anticipation.“When I stepped into the film room today and was watching film on the Jaguars, my heart was beating like it was a game. I still got butterflies,” he said. “It felt like the first day of training camp for me, and that was a good thing. That’s how I want to feel.”Miller tore a ligament and sustained cartilage damage in his right knee during a win at Detroit last Thanksgiving Day. He was a limited participant Wednesday in his first practice since surgery. The only thing Miller felt holding him back was him accepting team doctors’ advice to not rush his recovery.Eager as the NFL’s active leader in sacks is to p...

Biden administration waives 26 federal laws to allow border wall construction in South Texas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:58 GMT

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The Biden administration announced they waived 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow border wall construction on Wednesday, marking the administration’s first use of a sweeping executive power employed often during the Trump presidency.The Department of Homeland Security posted the announcement on the U.S. Federal Registry with few details outlining the construction in Starr County, Texas, which is part of a busy Border Patrol sector seeing “high illegal entry.” According to government data, about 245,000 illegal entries have been recorded in this region during the current fiscal year.“There is presently an acute and immediate need to construct physical barriers and roads in the vicinity of the border of the United States in order to prevent unlawful entries into the United States in the project areas,” Alejandro Mayorkas, the DHS secretary, stated in the notice.The Clean Air Act, Safe Drinking Water Act and Endangered Species Act were some of the federal law...

Newcastle beats PSG 4-1 after Saudi project gets 2034 World Cup boost; Man City, Barcelona also win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:58 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — Newcastle capped a stellar day for Saudi Arabia’s soccer project with a 4-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday that left Kylian Mbappé a picture of despair.Hours before kickoff at Newcastle, which was struggling when bought by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund just two years ago, the kingdom became the strong favorite to host the 2034 World Cup in a fast-track bidding contest opened by FIFA.On the field, a Newcastle team fueled by the fervor of its passionate fans, swept aside Mbappé and a PSG team bought by Saudi neighbor Qatar 12 years ago after it was picked as 2022 World Cup host.Newcastle has raced to the top of the tough Group F where seven-time European champion AC Milan drew 0-0 at Borussia Dortmund, the 1997 title winner.Manchester City further restored Premier League pride one day after Arsenal and Manchester United both lost their games in the second round of the group stage.City won 3-1 at Leipzig and the Abu Dhabi-backed defend...

Google presenta el Pixel 8, creado para “la era de la inteligencia artificial generativa”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:58 GMT

(CNN) — No hay nada particularmente nuevo en el hardware del Pixel 8, el smartphone de última generación de Google. Es por eso que la compañía ha promocionado con fuerza su nuevo software que incorpora tecnología de inteligencia artificial y que, según la empresa, fue creado específicamente para el “primer teléfono de la era de la IA generativa”.En un evento de prensa en la ciudad de Nueva York, Google presentó los nuevos dispositivos Pixel 8 y Pixel 8 Pro, que en gran medida tienen el mismo aspecto que los del año anterior, aunque con bordes más redondeados. Sin embargo, en su interior, su nuevo chip G3 Tensor desbloquea un mundo impulsado por la IA cuyo objetivo es simplificar la vida del usuario, desde pedirle al dispositivo que resuma artículos de noticias y sitios web hasta usar Google Assistant para atender llamadas telefónicas y retocar fotos para mover o cambiar el tamaño de los objetos.Así es el Pixel Fold, el nuevo teléfono plegable de Google: precios, ca...

Titans now have options with 2 offensive linemen returning to practice

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:58 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nicholas Petit-Frere is just happy to be back at practice with his six-game suspension for gambling reduced by two games. Peter Skoronski has been busy downing shakes and smoothies to add weight in recovering from an appendectomy. Both offensive linemen practiced Wednesday for the first time in weeks. Skoronski, Tennessee’s starting left guard, had surgery Sept. 16. Petit-Frere, who rejoined the Titans on Sept. 25, didn’t expect to practice again until the last week of October.”I’ve been working my tail off as much as I can, conditioning, being in my pads, trying to find a way to get as close to being acclimated with the team as I can be,” said Petit-Frere, who started every game as a rookie at right tackle last season. The Titans (2-2) have a roster exemption for Petit-Frere since his suspension began at the NFL’s final roster cut deadline Aug. 29. Coach Mike Vrabel and his staff now have options ahead of their first AFC South game Sunday i...

First leopard cubs born in captivity in Peru climb trees and greet visitors at a Lima zoo

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:58 GMT

LIMA, Peru (AP) — The first two leopard cubs born in captivity in Peru began climbing trees inside their cages at a Lima zoo Wednesday in their first appearance before the public.The cubs — a male and a female — walked in circles and showed their small fangs as a zookeeper grabbed them by the neck and took them out of their burrows. Their eyes are large, gray and shiny.The siblings, who are just over 3 months old, have been fed milk until recently, when they tried meat for the first time. The cubs’ parents, Leo and Mali, are 3 years old and were brought to Peru in 2021 from a municipal zoo in Leon, Mexico.“Based on the idea of preserving many species and promoting an adequate, controlled reproduction, we made the decision to give a young couple the opportunity to have offspring,” said Giovanna Yépez, assistant manager of zoology at the Parque de las Leyendas zoo.As visitors marveled at the sight of the cubs as if they were cute kittens, the female cub, looking out for her brot...

Fiscalía de Tamaulipas abre investigación por supuesto homicidio tras el desplome de una iglesia donde murieron 11 personas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:58 GMT

(CNN Español) — La Fiscalía General de Justicia de Tamaulipas, en el noreste de México, abrió una carpeta de investigación por el posible delito de homicidio tras el desplome del techo de una iglesia en el municipio de Ciudad Madero, donde este domingo murieron 11 personas, dijo a CNN una fuente con conocimiento del caso.La carpeta de investigación buscará determinar si hubo omisiones culposas o dolosas en la construcción y el mantenimiento del edificio que causaran que se colapsara, detalló la fuente.Lo que sabemos de la tragedia en iglesia de TamaulipasEn sus indagatorias, la Fiscalía recolectará para su análisis materiales de construcción, pedirá información a otras instituciones sobre el estado del inmueble y recabará testimonios.Hasta ahora, la Fiscalía no ha señalado a ninguna persona o instancia como responsable del hecho.El desplome del techo de la iglesia ocurrió alrededor de las 2:30 p.m. (local) del 1 de octubre, cuando se celebraba en el templo una misa de bautizo ...

Man sentenced to life for killing 17-year-old coworker inside Walgreens

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:58 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KXRM) — A 29-year-old man was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his 17-year-old coworker, Riley Whitelaw.After a jury handed down a guilty verdict Wednesday against Joshua Johnson. After, 4th Judicial District Judge Eric Bentley sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Suspect wanted in attack on Brighton ice cream truck driver The defense stated it intended to file an appeal of conviction and Johnson did not make a statement.Riley Whitelaw's family speaksPrior to sentencing, several people gave impact statements, including Riley's mother, Courtenay Whitelaw, and stepfather. "She's smart, artistic, and loving. Riley has taught me so much as her mom, and I am so grateful to be her mom," Courtenay Whitelaw said. "Never did we think her kindness would get her killed.""I will live for her and carry her for every moment of every day," Courtenay Whitelaw said. "I pray that kindness and love will erase the evilness in t...

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour movie hits a presale record for Cinemark

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:58 GMT

New York (CNN) — Taylor Swift’s concert film hasn’t even been released yet and it’s already toppling box-office records.Cinemark, a theater chain with about 500 locations, said that ticket sales for “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” are “setting domestic presale records” with demand “10 times higher” than any other film released through the company. The reaction has “blown everyone away,” Cinemark announced in a press release.Excitement has been building for the 3-hour-long film, which is opening Friday, October 13. An ad for the movie even aired during NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” last weekend, where Swift made an appearance to cheer on her possible boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce.Cinemark is not the first theater chain to experience an increase in sales via Swift: AMC Theaters previously announced that the singer’s Eras Tour concert movie “shattered records for single-day advance ticket sales revenue,” with $26 million sold on the first day th...