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It’s so hot that the US Open adopted a new policy to partially close arena roofs

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:25:46 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — It got so hot and humid at the U.S. Open on Tuesday that the folks in charge adopted a new policy for the rest of this year’s tournament: They will partially shut the Arthur Ashe Stadium roof in extreme conditions to offer some extra shade.The temperature climbed above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) and the humidity topped 50% on Tuesday, making it the steamiest day of the two-week Grand Slam tournament in Flushing Meadows.The change to the roof policy was made during Coco Gauff’s 6-0, 6-2 victory over Jelena Ostapenko, when the conditions crossed a threshold for protecting players in the heat, but that match was over too quickly to adjust the retractable cover, tournament referee Jake Garner told The Associated Press.The new policy is “in the best interest of fans and players,” Garner said.An Associated Press analysis showed the average high temperatures felt during the U.S. Open and the three other major tennis tournaments steadily have gotten highe...

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio gets 22 years in prison, longest sentence yet in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:25:46 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio gets 22 years in prison, longest sentence yet in Jan. 6 Capitol riot.Source

Stock market today: Wall Street ends lower following two weeks of gains

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:25:46 GMT

Major stock indexes on Wall Street closed lower Tuesday, giving back some of their recent gains as traders returned from a long holiday weekend. The S&P 500 fell 0.4%, while the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.1%. Both indexes were coming off their second weekly gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.6%. The selling was widespread, with decliners outnumbering advancers by more than 3 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange.Losses in industrial, health care and financial stocks were the biggest drag on the benchmark S&P 500. Cintas fell 1.7%, Merck & Co. dropped 2.1% and JPMorgan Chase closed 1.1% lower.Technology stocks were the biggest bright spot. Microsoft rose 1.5%. Energy stocks rose along with crude oil prices after Saudi Arabia and Russia said they will extend their voluntary production cut of 1 million barrels of oil a day through the end of the year. U.S. crude oil prices rose 1.3% and Chevron rose 1.3%.Smaller company stocks also lost ground, sending the Russell ...

Prince George’s Co. officer suspended after video shows him in cruiser back seat with another person

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:25:46 GMT

A Prince George’s County, Maryland, police officer has been suspended after a video circulating on social media appears to show a uniformed officer embracing someone and then getting into the back seat of a police cruiser with her.Prince George’s County police identified the officer as Cpl. Francesco Marlett.On Tuesday, police said they have launched an investigation.“PGPD Executive Command is aware of a video circulating on social media with one of our officers,” the police department posted on social media Tuesday morning. “As soon as we became aware earlier today, we opened an investigation to determine the circumstances. Additional information will be released once investigated and confirmed.”The video first began circulating on TikTok and has been viewed more than 2 million times.The video appears to show an officer embracing the person in front of a marked Prince George’s County police cruiser and then following her into the back seat ...

Former McAuliffe principal suing Denver Public Schools over firing

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:25:46 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — On Tuesday, former McAuliffe International School principal Kurt Dennis filed a lawsuit against Denver Public Schools for wrongful termination. Earlier this year, Dennis believed he was originally fired for sharing confidential student information in a news interview after two deans were shot at East High School. Dennis said he and his staff were forced to conduct the exact same pat-down policy with a student who was charged with similar firearm-related offenses as the student in the East High incident.According to the lawsuit, the student at McAuliffe was criminally charged with attempted murder after the student allegedly entered a liquor store to rob it and shot the clerk. Following this charge, Dennis requested the student move to remote learning. Thousands sign petition to reinstate principal at McAuliffe International However, the suit claims Dennis' request was denied. Dennis claimed he exercised his right to free speech by shining a light on the ...

Best-reviewed places for used bikes around Denver, according to Yelp

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:25:46 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado is known for having some of the best cities for cyclists in the U.S., and with that comes a high demand for bikes.Bikeways have been popping up rapidly in Denver, with hundreds of miles built over the last few years and totaling more than 433 miles.Bikes can be really expensive, but luckily there are highly-rated used bike shops in the Denver area. These are the highest-rated bike shops that sell used bikes around Denver with at least 20 reviews on Yelp:Randy's Recycled Cycles, 4.7 stars -- 2301 Champa St., DenverZ Cycle Shop, 4.8 stars -- 1025 E. 9th Ave., Denver and 3217 E. Colfax Ave., DenverLucky Bikes Re-Cyclery, 4.7 stars, 4394 S. Federal Blvd., SheridanAdditionally, there are many shops that offer new bikes, repairs, fittings, customized builds and more. Leadville Trail 100 cycling record beat by 15 minutes These are the highest-rated bike shops in the Denver area with at least 40 reviews on Yelp:Yawp Cyclery, 4.9 stars -- 7390 W. 38th Ave., Wheat...

Lee has formed, in the Atlantic

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:25:46 GMT

Tropical Storm Lee, the season’s 12th named storm, is on the move having formed over the central Atlantic, Tuesday afternoon. Initial winds are estimated to be 45 mph (with higher gusts). As the storm continues to move west-northwest, it’s likely to get stronger and become a major hurricane by the end of the week!Lee is far from land and the current forecast has no land areas within the 5-day cone. Having said that, the northern Leeward Islands will need to monitor the track due to the somewhat-close approach. Also, there could be some fringe impacts to the islands by the upcoming weekend. According to the National Hurricane Center, “While it’s too soon to determine the location and magnitude of these possible impacts, interests in this area (northern Leeward islands) should monitor the progress of Lee and further updates to the forecast”. The main question we’ve been receiving in the 7 Weather Center? “Does south Florida need to wor...

State leaders, Archdiocese of Miami donate to Saint John Bosco Clinic in NWMD

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:25:46 GMT

The Archdiocese of Miami lended a helping medical hand.Archbishop Thomas Wenski joined state leaders to present a $500,000 check to Saint John Bosco Clinic in Northwest Miami.The clinic provides primary medical needs for children and adults without access to healthcare.“As an elected official, it is our obligation to serve, and to serve the most vulnerable first,” said Republican State Senator Ileana Garcia, of Florida’s District 37. “By helping the underserved, we also help the greater community because this represents better help for the community at large,” she said. “It represents lower costs for our hospitals and emergency services.”Saint John Bosco Clinic is located at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church and has been serving the area for more than 30 years, funded solely through the generosity of community partners, corporations and foundations.

Serious injuries reported after fiery rollover crash in Foxboro

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:25:46 GMT

A serious rollover crash in Foxboro Tuesday evening resulted in serious injuries and a car engulfed in flames, Massachusetts State Police said.Officials said all lanes are temporarily closed on Route 495 southbound after the multi-car crash. The crash happened around 5:20 p.m., and there were serious injuries at the scene.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Dorchester man charged with murder pleads not guilty

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:25:46 GMT

A 21-year-old man pleaded not guilty in court Tuesday to multiple charges related to a deadly shooting in Dorchester on Saturday.Mikai Thomson, of Dorchester, was charged with murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm, and unlawfully carrying a loaded firearm related to the death of 22-year-old Xavier Rivas.Prosecutors said Thomson pulled jewelry off of Rivas’s neck and shot him five times.The victim’s grandfather spoke after the court appearance and said this is a tragedy for both families.“You remember the good things. That’s how I want my grandson to be remembered, the good kid he was. Beautiful child ever since he was little, always joyful, always smiling,” Jesus Rivas said. “It’s just sad all around. I feel sorry for the Thomson Family too. No one should go through this. Keep us in your prayers.”Investigators said they tracked Thomson by using a GPS monitor he was wearing from a prior incident. Prosecutors said detectives wat...