Home

Strong magnitude 6.5 quake rattles Afghanistan, Pakistan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:44 GMT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattled much of Afghanistan and Pakistan on Tuesday, sending panicked residents fleeing from their homes and frightening people even in remote villages. Twelve people were injured in northwest Pakistan in the quake, which was centered in Afghanistan and also felt in bordering Tajikistan.The tremors were so powerful that many people fled their homes and offices in Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad, some reciting verses from the Quran, Islam’s holy book. The scene was repeated in Kabul and other parts of Afghanistan.“The quake was so strong and terrifying, we thought houses are collapsing on us, people were all shouting and were shocked,” said Shafiullah Azimi, a Kabul resident. The U.S. Geological Survey said the center of the magnitude 6.5 quake was located 40 kilometers (25 miles) south-southeast of Jurm in Afghanistan’s mountainous Hindukush region, bordering Pakistan and Tajikistan.Rakhshinda Tauseed, a physician, ...

Tobin Anderson leaving FDU to replace Rick Pitino at Iona

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:44 GMT

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Tobin Anderson is leaving NCAA Cinderella Fairleigh Dickinson after one fairy-tale season and replacing Rick Pitino at Iona.Iona athletic director Matt Glovaski announced the hiring on Tuesday, a day after Pitino left to take the job at St. John’s of the Big East Conference.Anderson led the No. 16 seed Knights to a win over No. 1 Purdue in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament last week, only the second time a No. 16 seed has knocked off a top-seeded team. UMBC beat No. 1 Virginia in 2018.“Iona University represents everything my family and I were looking for in a school, a basketball program and a campus atmosphere,” Anderson said in a statement. “Our goal is to build upon the tremendous tradition of Iona basketball and elevate the program to greater heights.”Iona of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference was knocked out of this year’s tournament by UConn on Friday.“We have long known him to be a fantastic coach and an even bette...

US players welcome Gio Reyna after World Cup flap, Ream says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:44 GMT

DAVENPORT, Fla. (AP) — Gio Reyna has been welcomed back to the U.S. national team by Tim Ream, one of the group’s senior players, after the family of the young midfielder sparked a feud with Gregg Berhalter that left the coach’s future uncertain.After Berhalter used Reyna sparingly at the World Cup, the player’s parents, former U.S. captain Claudio Reyna and former women’s player Danielle Egan Reyna, notified the U.S. Soccer Federation of a 1992 domestic violence involving Berhalter and the woman he later married — Danielle Egan’s former college roommate.The USSF commissioned a law firm to investigate and appointed Anthony Hudson interim coach after Berhalter’s contract expired Dec. 31. The law firm said there was no legal impediment to retaining Berhalter, who remains a candidate, and the USSF put off a coaching decision until after a new sporting director is hired, probably this summer.Gio Reyna is among 24 players in camp ahead of CONCACAF Nati...

Miami Open Results

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:44 GMT

TuesdayAt Hard Rock StadiumMiami GardensPurse: $8,800,000Surface: Hardcourt outdoorMIAMI GARDENS (AP) _ Results Tuesday from Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium (seedings in parentheses):Men’s SinglesQualificationDaniel Altmaier (8), Germany, def. Geoffrey Blancaneaux, France, 6-2, 6-2.Roman Safiullin (12), Russia, def. Filip Misolic, Austria, 6-3, 6-3.Felipe Meligeni Alves, Brazil, def. Timofey Skatov, Kazakhstan, 6-4, 7-6.Jordan Thompson (3), Australia, def. Tomas Machac (21), Czech Republic, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3.Pavel Kotov (15), Russia, def. Radu Albot (11), Moldova, 6-2, 6-3.Women’s SinglesRound of 128Nao Hibino, Japan, def. Danka Kovinic, Montenegro, 6-3, 6-3.Marta Kostyuk, Ukraine, def. Elisabetta Cocciaretto, Italy, 6-3, 6-2.Irina-Camelia Begu, Romania, def. Alexandra Eala, Philippines, 6-2, 7-5.Wang Xiyu, China, def. Brenda Fruhvirtova, Czech Republic, 6-0, 7-5.Anna Kalinskaya, Russia, def. Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva, Andorra, 6-4, 6-2.Rebecca Marino, Canada, def. Yulia P...

Nando’s returns to Alexandria

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:44 GMT

Nando’s Peri-Peri opens its newest D.C.-area location March 27, as part of Carlyle Crossing, the Wegmans-anchored mixed-use development in Alexandria, Virginia’s Eisenhower East neighborhood.Nando’s operated a location on King Street in Old Town Alexandria, until it closed last year after 10 years there.More Business NewsMore Virginia NewsMore Local NewsThe new location joins other restaurants at Carlyle Crossing, including Ted’s Bulletin. Atlas Brew works has signed a lease for its first Northern Virginia location at Carlyle Crossing.Nando’s is near both Wegmans and the AMC movie theater in the Hoffman Town Center. The 3,000-square-foot restaurant has both inside dining and a large outdoor patio.Like all of its restaurants, the spot features original art from South African artists. On April 17, it will donate proceeds, minus tax and alcohol sales, to Alexandria City High School’s Parent Teacher Student Association.Developer Stonebridge’s 3-acre, 1.7 million-square-foot Carlyl...

Metro aumenta viajes durante las horas pico para el Festival de los Cerezos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:44 GMT

Con los cerezos a punto de alcanzar su floración máxima, Metro ya comenzó los preparativos para transportar a los cientos de personas que visitan DC anualmente para disfrutar de una de las celebraciones más esperadas.La agencia anunció que, a partir del lunes, los trenes de las líneas Platadeada, Azul y Naranja comenzaron a transitar cada 12 minutos durante las horas pico.Mientras, los trenes en medio de las estaciones Rosslyn y Stadium-Armory, llegarán cada tres minutos. Los cherry blossoms comienzan última etapa antes de la floración máxima Anota en el calendario: los 11 días más importantes del Festival Nacional de los Cerezos en DC ¿Qué pone en peligro a los cherry blossoms? Metro anunció además, que a partir de este proximo sábado, el servicio en la línea Roja verá un aumento con trenes circulando cada 8 minutos hasta las 9:30 p.m.Esto ocurre en momentos donde la agencia de transporte afirma haber e...

Arsenal defender Tomiyasu has knee surgery, done for season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:44 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu underwent knee surgery Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the season, the Premier League leading club said.The 24-year-old Japan international sustained a “significant” injury to his right knee during a Europa League match last Thursday.Arsenal, which exited the second-tier European competition after the penalty-shootout loss to Sporting Lisbon, said Tomiyasu “had successful surgery in London.”“Everyone at the club will now be working hard with Tomi, so he can join preseason training ahead of next season,” the club said in a statement.Tomiyasu made 31 appearances this season. Most of his starts had come in the Europa League and FA Cup.___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Denver Animal Protection vehicle located after being stolen

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Officers in Denver were working to locate a stolen animal protection vehicle. According to the Denver Police Department, officers received a call about a stolen Denver Animal Protection vehicle at around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. The caller told police the vehicle was allegedly stolen near West 26th Avenue and North Federal Boulevard. The area is on the edge of the Sloan Lake and Jefferson Park neighborhood. Denver hit-and-runs on the rise Denver Department of Public Health and Environment confirmed that there were no live animals in the truck at the time it was stolen.DPD said a little before noon, officers located the animal protection vehicle in the 1500 block of North Hooker Street. The vehicle was located about one mile away from where it was allegedly stolen. DPD said the vehicle was unoccupied when it was located.Officers are still investigating the details of the situation and have not named any suspects.

Keanu Reeves honors Lance Reddick at ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ premiere

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:44 GMT

(CNN) — Keanu Reeves had his late co-star Lance Reddick on his mind and on his jacket lapel at Monday night’s premiere of “John Wick: Chapter 4.”Reeves, star of the blockbuster franchise, spoke with press about Reddick, who died suddenly last week from natural causes at age 60.“He was a beautiful, special person,” Reeves told CNN. “(He) was a person of dignity and grace. I just feel really honored and grateful that I had a chance to have met him and worked with him.”Reddick, who played Continental Hotel concierge Charon in the films, appears in the fourth installment of the franchise, which debuts in theaters Friday.At the premiere, his co-stars wore blue ribbons in honor of Reddick.Over the weekend, the actor — known for his roles on “The Wire,” “Fringe” and more — was remembered by friends and colleagues in both television and film, as well as the gaming community.Reddick was the voice of Commander...

Renault CEO’s message to Germany: Car engines are dying, the future is electric

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:44 GMT

BRUSSELS — The German government is trying to secure a future for the combustion engine, but it’s likely too late, Renault’s CEO warned Tuesday. That’s because carmakers have already switched billions in investment to batteries and hydrogen.Speaking at a POLITICO event, Luca de Meo, who is also chair of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), said carmakers had already responded to EU plans to mandate a zero-emission sales policy for cars and vans from 2035 — effectively banning the sale of new polluting cars — by funneling billions of euros into clean vehicle technology.“I don’t think there’s anybody … that’s developing a completely new engine in Europe,” said de Meo. “Nobody is, you know, from scratch developing a new combustion engine in Europe. … All the money is going to electric or hydrogen technology.”All three main EU institutions have backed the EU’s 2035 zero-CO2 emissions sales ...