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Bo Bichette and the Blue Jays are searching for answers after another short stay in the playoffs

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:08 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — José Berríos waited and watched the Minnesota Twins celebrate with mixed emotions.The Toronto Blue Jays were just swept in the AL Wild Card Series for the second straight season, but his friends and former teammates stopped a long playoff losing streak.Berríos, who was lifted by Toronto manager John Schneider after a leadoff walk in the fourth inning, found his former pitching coach, Luis Ramirez, in the chaos of Minnesota’s party. He offered his congratulations after the Twins advanced with a 2-0 win in Game 2 on Wednesday.An offseason of wondering what might have been lies ahead for Berríos and the Blue Jays.“It was a weird feeling because right now we are on this side of the dugout,” Berríos said. “The Blue Jays where I got really proud, where I’ve been giving my 100%. But at the same time, it was Minnesota, the city that watched me grow up in the big leagues.”In Toronto’s clubhouse following Game 2, there was much emotion. Every teammate and staff member went ...

Sala Constitucional de Bolivia ordena suspensión del congreso de MAS que eligió a Evo Morales como candidato presidencial para 2025

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:08 GMT

(CNN) –– Una sala del Tribunal Constitucional de Bolivia admitió un amparo contra el expresidente Evo Morales ––quien dirigió este martes y miércoles el Décimo Congreso del partido Movimiento Al Socialismo (MAS)–– y ordenó suspender la asamblea partidista, informó la Agencia Boliviana de Información.La medida fue tomada en respuesta a un amparo interpuesto por la Federación Departamental de Mujeres Campesinas Originarias “Bartolina Sisa” contra Morales, en desacuerdo por no haber sido incluidas en el Congreso Ordinario del gobernante Movimiento Al Socialismo.“Esta determinación tendrá efecto jurídico hasta que este Tribunal de Garantías emita Sentencia en la presente acción de defensa. A tal efecto ofíciese a la Dirección Nacional del MAS-IPSP para que se dé cumplimiento”, señaló la determinación jurídica.Evo Morales anuncia que aspirará nuevamente a la presidencia de Bolivia en 2025El partido MAS celebra desde este martes y hasta el jueves su Décimo Congreso Ordinario Nacional, en ...

Diamondbacks erase early deficit again and beat Brewers 5-2 to sweep NL Wild Card Series

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:08 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Zac Gallen settled down after a shaky start and Arizona’s bullpen stepped up at the very end, helping the Diamondbacks sweep their NL Wild Card Series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a 5-2 victory in Game 2 on Wednesday night.Just two years after suffering through a 110-loss season, Arizona moved into the franchise’s first NL Division Series since 2017. The Diamondbacks will take on the NL West champion Dodgers in the opener of their best-of-five series on Saturday in Los Angeles.The NL Central champion Brewers have dropped nine of their last 10 playoff games, a stretch that started with their Game 7 home loss to the Dodgers in the 2018 NL Championship Series.Attention in Milwaukee now turns to the future of Craig Counsell, who has managed the Brewers since 2015 and has guided them to five playoff appearances over the last six seasons. Brewers principal owner Mark Attanasio has said the team wants Counsell back, but he hasn’t indicated whether he wants to r...

Hudson residents left without clean water for 2 days

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:08 GMT

HUDSON, Colo. (KDVR) — Residents in Hudson say they don’t take clean water for granted.The town’s water service was interrupted on Sunday and Monday because of problems at the Fort Lupton water treatment facility, resulting in a boil water warning.“We boiled water for cooking and making coffee," Steve Miller told FOX31.Town Manager Bryce Lane said the boil water warning was issued on Sunday after mechanical issues at the Fort Lupton water treatment plant caused a loss of pressure in the town's drinking water system. United flight catches fire on takeoff from Denver International Airport Any water used for drinking, food preparation, cooking, infant care or personal hygiene had to be purified until officials could collect and test water samples.Hudson boil water warning shuts down restaurantThe family-owned Carniceria La Mexicana meat market and restaurant at 751 Main St. draws customers from as far away as Colorado Springs. The business has been open for more than 20 years, but it...

Miami makeup artist shows how to rock makeup trend where ’90s grunge meets glam

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:08 GMT

The ’90s grunge trend is making a comeback … just with a little more glam. Think dark smokey eyes, with tons of sparkle and bold lips.A local Miami makeup artist is showing you how to get the look, just in time for fall.This makeup trend is where grunge meets glam.Jazmin Nin: “For the grunge glam makeup trend, when I think of this, it’s bold, dark, smoky. It’s, like, focused on the eyes and the lips.”“Wednesday” actress Jenna Ortega and front woman for the rockband The Pretty Reckless, Taylor Momsen, are best known for sporting these looks on stage and on the big screen.Jazmin Nin: “To achieve this look, you’re going to want to stay with the blacks, the grays, the dark browns, the dark burgundies.”The look is all about being messy but still clean.That’s where Miami makeup artist Jazmin comes in. She starts with the eyes first.Jazmin Nin: “To start the grunge eye look, you want to start with a black cream base an...

Used car dealer won’t return $4,000 deposit

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:08 GMT

There are strange things at used car dealerships, and this one certainly was. They said they would finance the down payment and a lender would finance the rest, but that’s not what happened. It’s tonight’s Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser.While you are sleeping, Joseph is working … making donuts.Joseph Podmokly: “I’ve been doing it for almost 30 years. They always ask me what donut I like. I say I don’t have a favorite no more.”But your favorite will be warm and tasty when you wake up every morning … ’cause recently Joseph has been working every morning.Joseph Podmokly: “Right now, I’m working seven days a week. It’s difficult. I mean, you gotta get used to it.”One reason Joseph was working so much was to get a car.Joseph Podmokly: “Four thousand [dollars] altogether. Down payment was like $4,000.”When Joseph told the used car dealer he didn’t have the $4,000 down payment, they said, “J...

6 children taken to hospital after candy eaten at Boys and Girls Club in Lauderhill made them sick, police say

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:08 GMT

Several children were taken to the hospital after the suddenly got sick at the Boys and Girls Club in Lauderhill, police said.It was a scary Wednesday afternoon for the parents whose children go to the Lauderhill location.Between 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., Lauderhill Police were called to the center three times.7News cameras captured police cruisers pulling into the facility.According to investigators, eight children ingested a candy that was potentially infused with an unknown substance.Firefighters said all of the children who ate the candy were between 7 and 8 years old. Two of them were released to their parents at the center, and the other six were transported to the hospital in stable condition for further evaluation.Police said it appears all of the children will be fine.A spokesperson for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County released a statement that reads in part, “Upon learning of the situation, staff reacted immediately by contacting the local authorities and medic...

Harnessing innovation in robotic-assisted surgery

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:08 GMT

For nearly three decades, Intuitive has been developing innovative approaches in the field of minimally-invasive care. We are guided by the belief that minimally-invasive care can be life changing, that patient outcomes can be profoundly improved and that enhanced clinical outcomes can sustainably lower the total cost of comprehensive care.Our focus is on helping customers in Europe and around the world achieve better outcomes, better surgeon and care team experiences, better patient experiences and lower cost of care. Positive impact in these areas requires a holistic effort that includes not only leading-edge, integrated systems and software, but also an ecosystem of education and support that extends across the patient care pathway and the broader health care system.What is robotic-assisted surgery?27 years ago, Intuitive launched the da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical system, transforming the field of minimally-invasive surgery.Robotic-assisted surgery is a form of minimally-inv...

Police investigating alleged abuse of child with autism on school bus in Methuen

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:08 GMT

A bus driver and a bus monitor were both arrested this week on allegations of abuse against a child with autism. The alleged abuse happened on a bus in Methuen. Now, the child’s father is speaking out. “It’s messed up,” said Anthony Amero. Amero told 7NEWS his 10-year-old son who has autism and is nonverbal was abused on the way to and from school. According to a police report, the child’s bus monitor is behind the abuse while the bus driver is accused of letting it happen. “Your worst fear when you have an autistic kid is him being bullied or hit and him not being able to tell anyone especially if they’re nonverbal,” Amero said. “For two grown adults to do it, it’s horrible.”Anthony Amero II is a fifth-grade student at Nashoba Learning Group in Bedford. His father contacted the school when he noticed his son becoming skittish when it was time to ride the bus. “He would get on and he would lean away from the bus monitor,” Amero said. The Methuen Public Schoo...

Crew put end to Revolution’s 15-match unbeaten run at home with 2-1 victory

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:08 GMT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Diego Rossi had a first-half goal and added an assist on defender Malte Amundsen’s winner late in the second half as the Columbus Crew rallied to beat New England 2-1 on Wednesday night, ending the Revolution’s 15-match unbeaten streak at home to begin the season.New England (14-7-10) was trying to become the seventh team in league history to remain unbeaten through the first 16 home matches of the season. The previous six teams all finished the season unbeaten at home.Columbus (15-9-8) grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 20th minute when Rossi took a pass from Alexandru Matan and scored his third goal in his ninth appearance and seventh start.New England tied the match three minutes into the second half on a goal by rookie Tomás Chancalay. DeJuan Jones and Carles Gil notched assists on Chancalay’s fourth goal in seven starts and eight appearances.Rossi notched an assist in the 86th minute on Amundsen’s third goal of the season.Patrick Schulte finish...