In the 2024 Md. Senate race, the Democrat with the most votes last year isn’t favored to win?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:28:11 GMT

In the 2024 Md. Senate race, the Democrat with the most votes last year isn’t favored to win? Conventional wisdom hasn’t yet been set in stone, but it is hardening when it comes to the race for the U.S. Senate seat that Maryland’s Ben Cardin is stepping down from next year.Those watching the Democratic primary see U.S. Rep. David Trone has the most money to spend. Since announcing last week, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has come out of the gate strong, racking up endorsements around the state, including from well-known leaders in other counties.In the weeks to come, U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, who gained major name recognition for House impeachment hearings during the Trump Administration, is also set to decide if he’ll run as well. He also might remain in the House of Representatives where he’s already gained a leadership role.Though he’s not favored to win, Montgomery County at-large councilman Will Jawando got more votes, by sheer numbers, than Alsobrooks, Trone and Raskin in their respective November 2022 elections.“I actually represen...

Liberatore works 5 shutout innings in season debut, Cardinals down Brewers 3-0

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:28:11 GMT

Liberatore works 5 shutout innings in season debut, Cardinals down Brewers 3-0 ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matthew Liberatore tossed five shutout innings in his season debut and Paul DeJong homered to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.St. Louis has won eight of 10 after a 10-24 start to the season.Milwaukee has dropped two of three following a three-game winning streak.Nolan Arenado added a run-scoring hit for St. Louis, which remains in last place in the NL Central for the 22nd successive day after winning the division last season.Liberatore (1-0), a 23-year-old left-hander, gave up three hits in a 95-pitch stint. He struck out six and left after giving up a leadoff walk to Willy Adames to start the sixth.Liberatore was recalled Tuesday from Triple-A Memphis. He was making his first big league appearance since Oct. 5, 2022, at Pittsburgh.Relievers Andre Pallante, Giovanny Gallegos and Ryan Helsley combined to nail down the seven-hit shutout. Helsley recorded the final four outs for his fifth save in eight chances.Cor...

10-year-old shot on Mother’s Day dies in hospital

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:28:11 GMT

10-year-old shot on Mother’s Day dies in hospital Monday afternoon, D.C. Police Identify the 10-year-old girl as Arianna Davis. (Metropolitan Police Department)The Metropolitan Police Department announced that Arianna Davis, a 10-year-old girl from Northeast shot Sunday while riding home in the back seat of a car, has succumbed to her injuries and died in the hospital Wednesday.At around 9:14 p.m. on Mother’s Day, officers responded to reports of gunshots at the 3700 block of Hayes Street, Northeast D.C. Police said they found a crime scene but no victims at first.Davis’s family members hadn’t realized that she had been struck in the upper body after hearing the gunshots until she yelled out from the back seat, according to Assistant Police Chief Andre Wright.The police said her family brought Davis to a firehouse around 9:20 p.m. with apparent gunshot wounds. She was transported from there to a hospital, according to a spokesperson from DC Fire and EMS.She was in grave condition when she arrived at the hospital a...

Cambridge’s first two goals lead Charlotte over Fire 2-1

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:28:11 GMT

Cambridge’s first two goals lead Charlotte over Fire 2-1 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brandon Cambridge subbed in and scored the first two goals of his MLS career to rally Charlotte FC to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night.Chicago (3-4-5) took a 1-0 lead on Kacper Przybyłko’s third goal of the season — unassisted in the 29th minute.Cambridge subbed in in the 59th minute and scored the equalizer for Charlotte (5-5-3) nine minutes later. Justin Meram notched an assist on the 21-year-old’s netter in his fourth career appearance — all as a substitute.Cambridge scored the winner unassisted in the 81st minute. Charlotte extended club records with its fourth straight win and its fifth victory in a row at home in all competitions. Kristijan Kahlina turned away ?? shots for Charlotte. Chris Brady had ?? saves for Chicago.Chicago entered play aiming for its second three-match win streak in all competitions since 2018.Charlotte will host Nashville SC on Saturday. Chicago returns home to host Atlanta United on Saturday.____A...

Questions remain about Thursday's rain and storm chances

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:28:11 GMT

Questions remain about Thursday's rain and storm chances DENVER (KDVR) — More rain and the chance for showers move back into the Denver metro area on Thursday. But there are still several questions about this storm system, which could lead to localized flood concerns.The Pinpoint Weather team is looking at a few challenges that could result in thunderstorms or heavy rain as opposed to a typical spring shower. One of the main challenges with the forecast is related to the clouds. There is high confidence that there will be enough moisture around for clouds to build in Thursday afternoon and for the chance of showers. If clouds stick around through the day, temperatures will stay cooler, bringing scattered rain showers, especially into the afternoon and evening. Colorado mushroom season is early this year, experts say But if cloud cover breaks up, this could warm temperatures and contribute to more instability. This added instability will lead to a better chance for spotty thunderstorms. Areas that see thunderstorms develop will be more ...

Aurora man accused of $9 million cryptocurrency theft

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:28:11 GMT

Aurora man accused of $9 million cryptocurrency theft AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — Was it theft or a golden opportunity? That's the question Arapahoe County jurors will be asked next week when it comes to deciding the fate of Mark Shin, charged with stealing nearly $9 million worth of cryptocurrency.The 31-year Aurora man is charged with theft, cybercrime theft and money laundering for what prosecutors say he did from his home computer on Aug. 22, 2020. TABOR-linked tax relief plan faces legal challenge According to a grand jury indictment obtained by the Problem Solvers, Shin discovered "an unintended vulnerability in the Revision 9 update" of the ICON Nation cryptocurrency, a rival to the better-known Bitcoin.Instead of alerting the ICON Foundation/Nation, the indictment said "Shin changed the vote/select delegate function 558 times over an eleven-hour period to mint unauthorized ICX. From his personal computer, Shin minted and stole from the ICON Nation approximately 13,924,045 unauthorized ICX, which was roughly the equivalent of appro...

Butler scores 35, Heat rally to beat Celtics 123-116 in East finals opener

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:28:11 GMT

Butler scores 35, Heat rally to beat Celtics 123-116 in East finals opener BOSTON (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 35 points, including 23 after halftime, and the Miami Heat rallied in the second half to beat the Boston Celtics 123-116 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday night.Miami trailed by nine at the half before turning it around with a franchise playoff-record 46 points in the third and outscoring Boston 66-50 over the final two quarters. It was Butler’s fifth game with 30 or more points this postseason and he added seven assists, six steals and five rebounds.Bam Adebayo added 20 points and eight rebounds. Kyle Lowry, Caleb Martin and Gabe Vincent and Max Strus all added 15 points apiece. The Heat went 16 of 31 from the 3-point line.The No. 8-seeded Heat have opened all three playoff series with road victories. Game 2 is Friday in Boston.Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 30 points, but didn’t take a shot in the fourth quarter. Jaylen Brown finished with 22 points and nine rebounds. Malcolm Brogdon added 19 points.The tip-off...

Callahan: Celtics in danger after dropping Game 1 to feisty Heat

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:28:11 GMT

Callahan: Celtics in danger after dropping Game 1 to feisty Heat Remember them?The unkillable, zombie Heat, who spooked the Celtics into the scare of a basketball lifetime last year in Game 7?Well, they’re back, and scarier than ever.The Walking Dead rebooted for a surprise 12th season Wednesday night at TD Garden, when the Heat stole Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Boston 123-116. Miami’s formula felt painfully familiar. The Heat were tougher, smarter and better-coached — again.The memory of Jayson Tatum’s spectacular 51-point performance last Sunday faded instantly into another episode of the Playoff Jimmy Butler Show. Butler proved unsolvable, scoring 35 points around seven assists and six steals. He swiped three passes in the fourth quarter alone, helping expedite yet another crunch-time collapse for these Celtics.Meanwhile, Tatum committed three turnovers in a 90-second span down the stretch, and after his last giveaway, Butler drilled a dagger 3 to lift Miami into a 10-point lead with 1:03 left. The Heat led for...

Wednesday’s high school roundup/scores: Lynn Classical captures GBL baseball title

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:28:11 GMT

Wednesday’s high school roundup/scores: Lynn Classical captures GBL baseball title BASEBALLRyan Dugan batted 3-for-3 with four RBI to pace Lynn Classical (15-1) to a 16-1 Greater Boston League win over Chelsea to secure the league title.In nonleague action, Tyler Kropis went 2-for-3 with a game-tying two-run triple and Grayson Baldizar added a game-winning RBI single as Seekonk (14-2) outlasted Diman 3-2. … Ben Sepeck went 2-for-4 with a game-tying double, and Michael Boutiette delivered the game-winning hit as Cardinal Spellman beat Abington 7-6 in nine innings.Junior Joe Rogan earned the win with eight strikeouts over six strong innings while also going 1-for-3 with an RBI as Plymouth South (6-8) doubled up Patriot League opponent Scituate 4-2. …  Pacing the offense was Ryan Carrol (3-for-5), Cam Beltramini (2-for-5, three RBI, Brandon Craven (3-for-3, two RBI), Matt Phelps (2-for-3 three RBI) and Zach Nye (4-for-5, three RBI) as Whitman-Hanson outslugged Marshfield 19-9.  … Gabe Knudsen gave up two runs and five hits over seven innings, striking out 11 while Co...

Celtics stumble in brutal third quarter, unable to recover in Game 1 loss to Heat

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:28:11 GMT

Celtics stumble in brutal third quarter, unable to recover in Game 1 loss to Heat It wasn’t a secret who the Celtics were dealing with in these Eastern Conference Finals.They’ve seen the Heat on this stage three times now in the last four years. They know their identity, their culture. They might not have the talent the Celtics do, but they have the fight to make up for it.They know this. On the eve of this rematch, Malcolm Brogdon vowed the Celtics wouldn’t let the Heat out-tough them.For one quarter, they let it happen anyway. It cost them the game. And now they have to dig themselves out of another early hole.Jimmy Butler scored 35 points as the Heat marched into TD Garden to steal Game 1 on Wednesday. The Celtics were in control, until they came out of halftime slow. The Heat were relentless with their emphatic response, producing a huge third quarter, and never looked back. The Celtics couldn’t recover and suffered a 123-116 loss.The Celtics are not facing the Hawks or the 76ers anymore, and Game 1 showed what can happen if they’re not ready for the battle t...