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Women’s World Cup winner Spain finally rises to the top of FIFA rankings ahead of United States

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:25 GMT

ZURICH (AP) — Women’s World Cup winner Spain rose atop the FIFA rankings published Friday after advancing to the final four of the UEFA Nations League.Spain finished top of a Nations League group this month that included Sweden, which had led the most recent FIFA rankings published in August after the Women’s World Cup.Spain now is No. 1 for the first time, ahead of the United States, France and World Cup finalist England. Sweden dropped four places to No. 5.FIFA said Spain became the fourth nation to top the women’s rankings since they were created in 2003, following the U.S., Germany and Sweden.Spain will play at the Nations League mini-tournament in February with France, Germany and the Netherlands. Two teams will join host France at the Paris Olympics in July.A total of 192 of FIFA’s 211 member federations now feature in the women’s rankings, FIFA said.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Corea del Sur verá caer su población a niveles de la década de 1970, según el Gobierno. ¿Qué significa esto?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:25 GMT

(CNN) — Corea del Sur, el país con la tasa de natalidad más baja del mundo, espera que esta caiga aún más en los próximos dos años, al tiempo que se prevé que su población total se desplome a niveles no vistos desde la década de 1970.Los nuevos datos subrayan la bomba demográfica a la que se enfrentan Corea del Sur y otras naciones del este asiático, como Japón y Singapur, a medida que sus sociedades envejecen rápidamente tan solo unas décadas después de su espectacular industrialización.Se prevé que la tasa total de fecundidad de Corea del Sur, es decir, el número de nacimientos de una mujer a lo largo de su vida, descienda de 0,78 en 2022 a 0,65 en 2025, según el organismo gubernamental Statistics Korea.En el peor de los casos, esa tasa podría bajar hasta 0,59 nacimientos por mujer en 2026, según la agencia.Se espera que vuelva a subir gradualmente hasta 1,08 en 2072, pero sigue estando muy por debajo de los 2,1 nacimientos por mujer necesarios para mantener una población es...

RAK Brewing Co. opens in Frederick hoping to inspire ‘Random Acts of Kindness’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:25 GMT

#tnvbNcaMHUrl {margin-bottom: 30px;padding: 20px 10px;background: #D30000;text-align: center;font-weight: bold;color: #fff;border-radius: 5px;}This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker.(new Image()).src = "https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384&cid=c2ffed0c-3624-46c0-b10f-97c976d290a3";cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: "8e9b5819-9ece-433b-a8e1-874d543c2f72"}).render("e5552fdfdc6740c0b1bd5d052f847f51"); });Frederick, Maryland, has become a craft-beer destination located just an hour from D.C. and Baltimore.Now, the historic town is “hopping” even more as RAK Brewing Co. opens this Friday, Dec. 15.“Frederick is a huge destination,” co-owner Steve McIntyre told WTOP. “We have the most breweries per capita in all of Maryland. Right now we have eight breweries, technically ...

A rescue dog without paws is getting boots for Christmas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:25 GMT

Hong Kong (CNN) — Some cases are so awful that dog rescuer Catherine Lumsden doesn’t have the words to express how angry they make her feel.One evening in August, the founder of Catherine’s Puppies, a shelter in Sai Kung, a district in northeastern Hong Kong, received a call about Chloe – an 18-month-old chihuahua mix and new mother of three.Chloe was found by volunteers a few days prior, heavily pregnant and without paw pads or claws on all four of her little legs.Chloe and her puppies after being rescued by Catherine Lumsden in Hong Kong.(Courtesy: Catherine Lumsden)“The vet said she wasn’t born this way, and there is no way this happened by accident,” Lumsden said. “They were at some point cut off by a person, not a vet. I have absolutely no way to find the monster who did this.”Chloe couldn’t put any weight on her front left leg, the pressure was too much on her fragile bones. The vet suggested it could be infected, possibly requiring surgery to ease the pain, but that would mea...

Teens in custody after brawl near Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:25 GMT

Coral Springs Police have successfully taken into custody the teenagers responsible for a disturbing brawl captured on video, depicting a violent altercation near Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.The incident unfolded on Tuesday afternoon, occurring off-campus at North Community Park in Coral Springs, adjacent to the high school’s parking area. The video reveals a shocking moment where one teenager violently slams another to the ground, resulting in the victim suffering a cracked skull.Witnesses recount that the fight escalated, with one teen reportedly pulling out a knife. The injured student was rushed to the hospital, prompting concerns among the school community.“I was there when they started chasing him, but when I left, he was just in an ambulance leaving, so I heard that he got he fractured his skull or something,” said Patrick Fox, a friend of the victim. As of Friday morning, the injured student is reported to be recovering at home. Coral Springs Poli...

Traffic pattern change postponed due to weather

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:25 GMT

The anticipated traffic pattern change for southbound Interstate 95, directing traffic to eastbound Interstate 395, faces a weather delay. The new traffic configuration will now take effect on Wednesday morning, December 20.Once the traffic shift goes into effect, drivers on southbound I-95 will continue to utilize exit 2D, redirecting them to the new eastbound I-395 bridges. Those intending to proceed to the MacArthur Causeway can remain in the left lanes onto mainline I-395. Additionally, drivers seeking exits at NE 2 Avenue or Biscayne Boulevard would be able to use exit 2B on the right.For drivers on northbound I-95 heading east on I-395, a lane merge to the left will be necessary upon entering the new I-395 bridges. The updated traffic pattern aims to improve the flow of traffic and enhance navigation in the area.Despite the initial plan, the weather conditions have prompted a delay. Electronic message boards and additional signage will be strategically placed to guide drivers ...

Police need public’s help searching for missing man from Hialeah

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:25 GMT

Hialeah Police are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Jose Dolores Castillo, a 71-year-old individual who was last seen Thursday at 4:00 p.m. in the area of West 14th Avenue and West 49th Place.Mr. Castillo is described as a 5-foot-6 man who weighs 165 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a short-sleeved blue shirt, blue pants, and a green “Adidas” hat.If you have any information or have seen Mr. Castillo, please contact Detective Cavero at (305) 687-2525 immediately. Your cooperation is crucial in helping bring Mr. Castillo back safely.

Turning Milder, Potent Storm Monday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:25 GMT

A warm front slide through without much in the way of clouds/precip last night, shifting the wind direction back to the southwest. With a new wind direction, we get a new air mass today. Despite the early morning chill, temps rise quickly, through the 40s and into the lower to mid 50s for many. With a good amount of sunshine, it’ll be a beautiful end to the workweek. The breeze does continue to be active, out of the west to northwest, gusting to 20-25mph this afternoon.The weekend is just a shade cooler, back in the mid to upper 40s Saturday and near 50 Sunday. Saturday features more breaks of sun vs Sunday, as a lot of clouds stream in on Sunday.Those clouds foreshadow the next storm to run up the eastern seaboard, providing the next round of heavy rain and gusty winds. While rain starts Sunday night, the brunt of the storm will be Monday, especially in the morning. 1-3″ of rain is likely with some minor river and stream flooding. Some coastal flooding is possible along the S...

Former Boston Herald reporter to detail the life and times of Marvelous Marvin Hagler in an upcoming novel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:25 GMT

Brockton-born New York Times bestselling author and former Boston Herald reporter Dave Wedge will pen the definitive tale of middleweight boxing champ Marvelous Marvin Hagler in a new book for Hamilcar Publications titled Blood & Hate: The Untold Story of Marvelous Marvin Hagler’s Battle for Glory.“Dave is one of the premier nonfiction storytellers in America today, whether he is writing about the Boston Marathon bombings, Deflategate, the Whitey Bulger saga, or his most recent bestseller about biker subculture, Riding with Evil,” said Hamilcar publisher Kyle Sarofeen. “His unrivaled journalistic skills and passionate writing style, coupled with the fact that he grew up in Brockton during the Hagler era, will ensure that this book is the definitive story of one of the all-time greats not only in boxing, but in sports history. It’s a perfect fit for Hamilcar and we look forward to sharing this incredible, never-before-told story.”BLOOD & HATE will, for the first time, tell th...

Wake for Waltham police officer Paul Tracey

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:25 GMT