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Judge revokes bail for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, says crypto mogul tampered with witnesses in his fraud case

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:08:28 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Judge revokes bail for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, says crypto mogul tampered with witnesses in his fraud case.Source

Harry Kane arrives for medical at Bayern Munich as transfer from Tottenham nears completion

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:08:28 GMT

MUNICH (AP) — England captain Harry Kane’s transfer from Tottenham to Bayern Munich is “imminent,” Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou said Friday, in a deal that will reportedly be worth more than 100 million pounds ($110 million).Kane arrived at a Munich hospital on Friday evening for medical tests as fans gathered outside the club’s headquarters.After spending 19 years at Tottenham without winning a trophy, a move to Bayern would allow Kane to fight for titles in the German league and in Europe.“My understanding is it has progressed to the point where it looks like it’s going to happen,” Postecoglou said of what would be a record transfer for the Bundesliga and one of the biggest deals of the summer transfer window.The 30-year-old Kane could potentially make his debut Saturday, when Bayern hosts Leipzig in the German Super Cup.“We are working with the highest pressure and highest focus and highest priority to sign Harry Kane,” Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel said ea...

Graham Rahal savors Indianapolis GP celebration after winning 1st IndyCar pole in six years

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:08:28 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Graham Rahal left Indianapolis 500 qualifying in tears.Three months later, he savored every precious moment of an unforgettable celebration.The Ohioan ended a six-year pole drought Friday by outdueling teammate Christian Lundgaard for the No. 1 starting spot in the Indianapolis Grand Prix.Rahal’s completed his final qualifying lap on the 14-turn, 2.439-mile road course in 1 minute, 10.1102 seconds. Lundgaard was second in 1:10.2208 while 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi of Arrow McLaren qualified third in 1:10.2932.Afterward, Rahal pumped his fists and traded fist bumps — a stark contrast to the seemingly inconsolable scene after teammate Jack Harvey knocked him off the 500 starting grid earlier this season. Rahal eventually started the race, replacing the injured Stefan Wilson in a different car. “You move on it from it as best you can,” Rahal said. “There’s a lot of frequent reminders of what happened not only in qualifyng but the car no...

Snake in a toilet: Slithering visitor to Arizona home camps out where homeowner least expects it

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:08:28 GMT

This photo provided by Phoenix-based Rattlesnake Solutions shows one of their employees holding a coachwhip snake found inside a toilet in a home in Tucson, Ariz., on July 16, 2023. (Nikolaus Kemme/Rattlesnake Solutions via AP)(AP/Nikolaus Kemme) This photo provided by Phoenix-based Rattlesnake Solutions shows one of their employees holding a coachwhip snake found inside a toilet in a home in Tucson, Ariz., on July 16, 2023. (Nikolaus Kemme/Rattlesnake Solutions via AP)(AP/Nikolaus Kemme) TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Like a scene out of a horror movie, Michelle Lespron returned to her Tucson, Arizona, home to find a snake had set up camp in her toilet. “I’d been gone for four days and was looking forward to using my own r...

How many acres have burned in Colorado wildfires this year?

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:08:28 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- It's been an exceptionally wet spring and summer in Colorado, but the rain hasn't stopped the wildfires.In fact, rain can serve as fuel for fire by creating more vegetation to burn. Hawaii wildfires: Coloradan struggles to reach family on Maui So far this year, wildfires have only burned about one-fifth as many acres as last year, according to reports from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group.Last year, 835 wildfires destroyed at least 45,732 acres of land in Colorado.As of Friday, there have been nine wildfires in Colorado in 2023, burning a current total of 9,902 acres. So far this year's burned acres equates to 21.6% of last years burn total.Here is the status of this year's wildfires according to the most recent updates from NWCG.Currently burningBear Creek fire: Pagosa Springs375 acres burned, 0% containmentCause: lightningStarted Aug. 1, updated Aug. 11Little Mesa fire: near Delta433 acres burned, 0% containmentCause: lightningStarted July 31, updated Au...

Crews put out apartment fires in Lauderhill, Miami Lakes; infant injured, mother hospitalized

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:08:28 GMT

Firefighters in two counties battled fierce flames after fires broke out in apartment buildings in Lauderhill and Miami Lakes, leaving multiple families displaced and sending a mother to the hospitalOfficials said that woman’s baby suffered minor injuries after a blaze broke out on the fourth floor of an apartment building in Lauderhill.As a result of the fire, 22 people, including 13 children, have been displaced. Lauderhill Fire Rescue responded to the scene of a structure fire in the Inverrary Club Apartments, located 2600 NW 56th Ave., just after 8:30 p.m., Thursday.A two-fire alarm went off when the blaze started in an apartment, according to fire officials.Multiple agencies were dispatched to the scene, including the Tamarac Fire Department and Sunrise Fire Department, due to the amount of smoke and fire at the location. Fire officials said the infant suffered minor burns on their arm. The infant’s mother suffered second-degree burns as she was carrying the child t...

Inter Miami prepares for match against Charlotte in Leagues Cup quarterfinals

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:08:28 GMT

Excitement is in the air as Inter Miami fans gather early at DRV PNK Stadium for Friday night’s game against Charlotte, a match that holds high expectations following the team’s recent victories.Inter Miami’s journey through the Leagues Cup quarterfinals, marked by a narrow win against Dallas, has fueled anticipation among both players and supporters. The upcoming match against Charlotte is anticipated to be a tough challenge, requiring a determined effort to secure a win.“We have to come out and be ready,” said Inter Miami forward Robbie Robinson, emphasizing the team’s focus on high energy and offensive opportunities.The spotlight on Inter Miami has intensified since Lionel Messi’s debut, which sparked a remarkable turnaround from a losing streak to a winning one. Messi’s presence has not only transformed the team but has left an impact on the entire Major League Soccer.Reflecting on his role, forward Josef Martínez acknowledges Mess...

Oprah Winfrey visits Maui shelters and donates time, supplies to fire evacuees

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:08:28 GMT

(CNN) — Oprah Winfrey was spotted at shelters on Maui visiting with people displaced by the wildfires and bringing much needed supplies this week.“Mahalo Nui Oprah for following through! She returned with cots, pillows, and toiletries for the people in the shelter in Wailuku. She even spent some time with the people there. It was very much appreciated,” local non-profit group Kāko’o Haleakalā posted on Instagram with video of Winfrey carrying pillows through crowds of people on cots and folding chairs.Winfrey, media mogul and former talk show host, owns property on the island, and her spokesperson confirmed to CNN she has been volunteering at emergency shelters.“Oprah has been to several local shelters to ask first-hand what was most needed,” Oprah’s spokesperson said. “She then went to Walmart and Costco to shop for the items and brought them back. It is heart-breaking devastation.”Hettrick said Winfrey plans to give more support “as it becomes clear which funds can be the mos...

Charges filed against 52-year-old man in 2022 deadly boat crash in Boca Chita

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:08:28 GMT

Charges were filed against a 52-year-old-man who is accused of causing a horrible boat crash that claimed the life of a young woman and injured several others in Boca Chita on Labor Day of 2022.George Pino faces counts of careless operation of a vessel causing death and serious bodily injury, which are both second degree misdemeanors.Pino was at the helm of a boat the collided with a channel marker, which threw those on board into the water. Seventeen-year-old Luciana Fernandez was killed in the accident.

Pregnant woman found dead in fire pit at North Carolina home was shot in the head, autopsy states

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:08:28 GMT

CARY, North Carolina (WRAL) — A pregnant woman found dead in March in a fire pit outside a Cary home was tied with rope and shot in the head, according to reports from the state Medical Examiner’s Office.Authorities identified the woman as Cecily Anne Walker-Scott, 34, of Raleigh, after finding her body in a fire pit outside a home on Dorset Drive in Cary.Police said the home belonged to Ian Delauder, a 35-year-old man who died after shooting himself March 19 outside his house.Authorities did not reveal the nature of their relationship but said Delauder was the murder suspect in Walker-Scott’s death.A toxicology report from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Raleigh indicates Walker-Scott had methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl in her system.According to the accompanying autopsy report, Walker-Scott was found covered with burnt trash, mulch and melted black plastic, believed to be the remnants of a burned trash can. A bloodied rope was also around her waist.Th...