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By royal appointment: Who will Spain’s king pick to form a government?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:43:14 GMT

It’s not always good to be the king.Spain’s monarch, Felipe VI, usually lives a life of discreet luxury in the Zarzuela Palace on the outskirts of Madrid — occasionally deviating from his routine to inaugurate events, go skiing, or attend international sporting competitions.But Spain’s fragmented political landscape is obliging the king to interrupt his schedule with growing regularity and to act as a neutral arbiter in an increasingly polarized country.On Monday, the monarch will find himself at the center of national attention as he meets with the leaders of the political groups with representation in the Spanish parliament before deciding who he will nominate to be the next prime minister.That mission may sound simple, but after last month’s inconclusive national election, none of the party leaders has secured the simple majority of votes needed to form a government, and that means the king will have to make a choice between the two leading candidates.Cons...

Daniel Vogelbach’s grand slam secures Mets’ series victory over Cardinals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:43:14 GMT

The Mets have suddenly come alive. The hot swinging Amazin’s leaned on the long ball Saturday night in St. Louis to defeat the Cardinals 12-3.With the Mets leading 3-1, Daniel Vogelbach launched a grand slam in the fourth inning to put the game out of reach. Vogelbach’s slam was his 10th of the season as the rest of his teammates joined in on the home run party.DJ Stewart added a solo shot in the fourth — his fourth in his past four games — and Pete Alonso crushed a two-run shot in the seventh for good measure to cap off the Mets’ homerun party.While the Amazin’s provided plenty of run support, it wasn’t exactly necessary with Kodai Senga on the hill in dominant form. The right-hander tossed seven innings allowing one run on just two hits while striking out five.The 30-year-old lowered his season ERA to 3.19 as his sensational rookie season remains one of the few bright spots on the season.Francisco Lindor cleared the bases in the 9th on an ...

State of emergency declared by CA governor as Hurricane Hilary approaches

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:43:14 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency during a visit to San Diego on Saturday as Southern California residents are bracing for the impact of Hurricane Hilary.According to the governor's office, the emergency proclamation will help support local response and recovery efforts for the storm, which is anticipated to bring strong winds and heavy rainfall that could lead to significant flooding across the region.“California has thousands of people on the ground working hand-in-hand with federal and local personnel to support communities in Hurricane Hilary’s path with resources, equipment and expertise," Newsom said in a release. "We’re mobilizing all of government as we prepare and respond to this unprecedented storm.” MORE: Tracking Hilary Hurricane Hilary -- currently graded at as a Category 2 storm -- is on its way north, moving up the coast of the Baja California peninsula. According to the National Weather Service, Hilary is expected to reach So...

14-year-old in critical condition after Calumet Heights shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:43:14 GMT

CHICAGO — A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after a shooting in Calumet Heights Saturday evening, according to the Chicago Police Department.Police said officers were called to the 8700 block of South Cregier Avenue around 6:50 p.m., where they found a 14-year-old boy who had been shot in the head and chest.The boy was taken to Comer Children's Hospital, where he was initially reported in critical condition. 2 teens shot, 1 killed, after fatal Austin shooting If you or someone you know has information that can help lead police toward making an arrest and conviction in the investigation of this incident, CPD encourages you to file an anonymous tip online at cpdtip.com.Police have no one in custody.

City announces selection as one of 24 cities for US Dept. of State Cities Forward Program

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:43:14 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin and Mayor Kirk Watson announced the city was selected as one of 24 cities from across the United States to participate in the City Forward program, according to a news release from the City of Austin.The Cities Forward program is a collaborative initiative between the U.S. Department of State, ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability, Resilient Cities Catalyst and the Institute of the Americas, according to the city.Launched in April at the Cities Summit of the Americas, the Cities Forward program is dedicated to assisting cities in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States create sustainable, inclusive and resilient futures through peer-to-peer project consultation, knowledge sharing, capacity building and diplomatic engagement, the release said.As one of the cities selected for the program, Austin was paired with Merida, Mexico, according to the city.“We look forward to working closely with Mérida while continuing to engage with all ...

Chick-fil-A's new sandwich comes with a lot of 'firsts' for the franchise

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:43:14 GMT

The video above is an unrelated upcoming promotional event.DALLAS (KDAF) — Chick-fil-A is releasing a new sandwich for the first time in nine years. And boy does it come with a lot of firsts for the company; like its new seasonal chicken sandwich. "We wanted to create a standout sandwich that would deliver a unique spin for our guests, without losing the classic taste of the Original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich. The Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich uses ingredients and flavors our guests have never experienced at Chick-fil-A before," Chick-fil-A said. For the first time ever, the Georgia- based restaurant releases a seasonal version of their chicken sandwich. The new Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken sandwich comes with Pimento cheese and Jalapenos -- two ingredients that haven't been featured on the Chick-fil-A menu. "The Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich combines classic Chick-fil-A flavors with a sweet and subtly spicy kick. Featuring an original Chick-fil-A f...

Vikings fall 24-16 to Titans after resting most of their starters

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:43:14 GMT

There wasn’t a ton of buzz heading into the preseason game between the Vikings and Tennessee Titans on Saturday night at U.S. Bank Stadium. The resale market pretty much spoke for itself as fans could get into building for less than $20 on StubHub.Frankly, it made sense considering the Vikings rested pretty much every starter on the roster, something head coach Kevin O’Connell has been known to do since taking over in Minnesota.As a result, the home crowd lacked energy throughout, and the Vikings ultimately fell 24-16 to the Titans. The loudest cheer of the night might’ve been when the video board alerted the fan base that star quarterback Kirk Cousins was celebrating his 35th birthday.The biggest thing the preseason game provided was a chance for young players like rookie quarterback Jaren Hall to gain more experience. After struggling in the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks last week, Hall was better against the Titans. He completed 4 of 7 pass attempt...

Sixth inning pivotal in Twins’ loss to Pirates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:43:14 GMT

Sonny Gray entered the sixth inning flirting with perfection. By the time he walked off the mound, the Twins were trailing. And when the inning had ended, after the Twins had come up empty after loading the bases with no outs, the team heard boos from its hometown fans.The pivotal sixth inning saw the Twins surrender their lead and then squander their best scoring chance in a 7-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night at Target Field.Minnesota Twins first baseman Donovan Solano, bottom, holds on to the throw to put out Pittsburgh Pirates’ Henry Davis during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)In that sixth inning, the Pirates got to Gray, who had quite literally been unhittable during his first five innings of work. Gray had thrown five perfect innings to start his night, needing just 47 pitches to do so. But Liover Peguero’s infield hit to third base with one out in the sixth made him the Pirates’ fir...

Lebanon Speedway hosts Steve LaRochelle memorial race

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:43:14 GMT

WEST LEBANON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -During Saturday night's races at the Lebanon Valley Speedway, everyone at the track took time to remember Steve LaRochelle. The family has been apart of the track for years."This is a tremendous loss for the valley, for the sport. He'd been racing here since I think he was fifteen," said a friend of the family, Mark Mazzer. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Number 178 has been a passion project for the family, going back to Steve's father, Paul. "He did everything for the race car himself. Setting up the chassis and making sure everything was right," described Mazzer.As the brain and brawn the car, Steve's father gave the car its last laps. Fans kept positive with the LaRochelle family on their mind. "Paul is going to be running the car tonight, his dad. I think everybody's going to have a heavy heart tonight. We're rooting for him."

Uber offers free rides to evacuated SoCal residents ahead of Hurricane Hilary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:43:14 GMT

Uber is offering free rides to help transport evacuated residents to local shelters ahead of Hurricane Hillary’s arrival.The rideshare app is partnering with the California Department of Social Services Disaster Services to help with storm efforts.Locals who do not have alternate housing options and require transportation to a shelter can access three free rides up to $40, according to the company.To redeem the discount, riders must apply the promo code “Hilary23” in the Wallet section of the Uber app prior to requesting a ride to the designated location.To add the promo code to your account:- Open the Uber app- Tap Account on the bottom right- Tap Wallet- Scroll down to “+ Add Promo Code”- Enter the Hilary23 promo codeThe promo code is eligible to use on a maximum of three trips per rider through Aug. 23. Bracing for Hilary: KTLA's Live Updates Currently a Category 2 hurricane, Hilary is expected to arrive in Southern California on Sunday with rainfall throughout Los Angeles, Or...