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Release of two more hostages gives some hope to families of others abducted in the attack on Israel

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:11 GMT

The release Monday of two more hostages is offering some hope to the families of the more than 200 people the Israeli military says were seized by Hamas militants.The two Israeli women, 85-year-old Yocheved Lifshitz and 79-year-old Nurit Cooper, were snatched from their homes in Nir Oz, a kibbutz near the Gaza border during Hamas’ Oct. 7 rampage into southern Israel. Their husbands were not released. Their release follows the freeing Friday of an American woman and her teenage daughter. But the relatives of others taken captive are struggling with thoughts of what their loved ones might be enduring and how to explain to young children what happened to their parents.Here are some of their stories.BIBAS FAMILYLARNACA, Cyprus — Ofri Bibas couldn’t bring herself to tell her brother, Yarden, she loved him — to do so seemed an irreversible finality, she said.Yarden Bibas, his wife, Shiri, and their sons, 4-year-old Ariel and 9-month-old Kfir, were snatched from their home in the Nir-Oz Ki...

How a service dog in training is supporting Leesburg police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:11 GMT

The Leesburg Police Department in Virginia had long toyed with the idea of a wellness program involving a dog for officers, so when Officer Kristine Rzewnicki came across the nonprofit Thin Line Service Dogs over the summer, she was sold.Rzewnicki filled out an application to become a volunteer and help train a puppy, starting a process she anticipated would help her colleagues. And then, she learned she’d be getting a 1-year-old golden retriever.Mooney, named after Stafford County Deputy Sheriff Jason Mooney who was killed on the job in 2007, has only been on the job for about two weeks, but Rzewnicki said his presence has already had a significant impact on some officers.Unlike some police dogs trained to escort officers in the community, Mooney’s main job is supporting officers within the department. Sometimes, in the event of a “critical incident,” such as a pediatric patient who codes or an injured officer, Mooney will leave the office to support Rzewnicki’s colleagues in the f...

Sean Payton finding it hard to enjoy what little he has to celebrate in first year as Broncos coach

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:11 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Count Sean Payton among those who wonder why the Denver Broncos’ first-year coach can’t ever seem to enjoy himself.After chewing out his defensive coordinator on the sideline and snapping at a reporter from the podium following Denver’s 19-17 win over Green Bay, Payton finally had something to celebrate in Denver with his team’s first win after three losses at Empower Field.“Sometimes it’s hard to be pleased or not upset, you know,” Payton said Monday. “You want to play your perfect game and that was a good win for us and yet I’m driving home last night, you know, heading to get sushi — I don’t like sushi — and finding myself circling around the parking lot like, ‘All right, why can’t I be happy?’“Well, you’re searching for the perfect game, and so I’m just that way. I’m gonna wear my emotions on my sleeve.”Hold up, before we go any further. Why is he going to a sushi place if he’s not a big ...

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:11 GMT

BOSQUES DE LAS LOMAS, Mexico (AP) — BOSQUES DE LAS LOMAS, Mexico (AP) — Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV (ASR) on Monday reported third-quarter profit of $158.8 million.The Bosques De Las Lomas, Mexico-based company said it had profit of $5.19 per share.The airport facilities manager posted revenue of $371.6 million in the period.Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste shares have dropped roughly 9% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Monday, shares hit $212.47, a drop of almost 4% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ASR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ASRSource

Son delivers best impression of Kane to lead Spurs to 2-0 win over Fulham and top of Premier League

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:11 GMT

LONDON (AP) — With a clinical finish and a neat assist, Son Heung-min delivered his best impression of Harry Kane to propel Tottenham back to the top of the Premier League on Monday.The 2-0 win over Fulham showed once again that Tottenham can thrive without the departed Kane this season.Especially with Son, the player who has replaced Kane as the team’s center forward, in such prolific form.Both of Tottenham’s goals came from the same source — Fulham defender Calvin Bassey giving away possession when passing out from the back under pressure — and Son had a key role in each of them.In the 36th minute, the South Korea captain was on hand to collect a pass from Richarlison after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg intercepted Bassey’s clearance. Son showed great footwork to cut inside, around covering defender Tim Ream, and curl a shot into the far corner from the edge of the area.The second goal, scored by playmaker James Maddison in the 54th, was similar as Hojbjerg again stopped a pass from Basse...

NFL suspends Broncos safety Kareem Jackson for four games after latest illegal hit

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:11 GMT

DENVER (AP) — The NFL on Monday suspended Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson for four games without pay following his latest illegal hit to the head that resulted in his second ejection of the season.Jackson, who faces about $589,000 in lost wages, was flagged for unnecessary roughness and ejected for a high hit to Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave in the fourth quarter of Denver’s 19-17 victory Sunday.That came just 24 hours after the league announced Jackson had been fined $43,709 for an unflagged hit on Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco in Denver’s Week 6 loss at Kansas City. That brought his season total to $89,670 in fines and he’s facing yet another one for his hit on Musgrave. Jackson was fined in each of the first three games of the season for unnecessary roughness for a total of $45,961. Jon Runyan, the NFL’s vice president of football operations, issued the suspension Monday for violations of the league’s unnecessary roughness rules. In a letter to Ja...

Homicide suspect crashes into front yard after police chase

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — There were some harrowing moments Sunday for families in a west Denver neighborhood where police say they captured a homicide suspect.The police chase ended in the front yard of a homeowner, who rushed outside and was told to take cover. Dramatic video captured by a homeowner showed the driver being arrested shortly after crashing a car. Study: Colorado one of the least safe states in US This happened Sunday night in the 1300 block of Perry Street, not far from West Colfax Avenue. That car landed in Autumn Cook’s front yard.“I came downstairs and started to open the front door to see if I could assist with what was going on, and lots (of) loud voices yelled back at me, 'Shut the door, close the door! Don’t come out!' I crouched down low because I was expecting gunfire,” Cook said.Police surrounded the vehicle with guns drawn.FOX31 was told the driver was wanted in connection with a homicide that happened earlier in the day, about a mile away on West Colfax in Lakew...

Denver weather: Cooling down with rain and snow chances just ahead

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — There have been eight straight days with Denver weather reaching afternoon temperatures in the 70s and 80s, which is about 10-15 degrees above normal. But there will be a cooling trend for the rest of the week.And according to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast, there will be consecutive morning lows by the weekend in the cold 20s. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team Now would be a good time to finish any outdoor winterizing needed, like disconnecting hoses, draining external sprinkler pipes and even blowing out the system altogether.Overnight lows turning colder with hard freeze by the weekendWeather tonight: Few clouds and coolThere will be some passing clouds overnight across Colorado. Temperatures will be cold in the mountains, with readings below freezing in the mountain valleys.Temperatures will be cool and comfortable for Denver and the Front Range, with readings in the 40s.Overnight low temperatures by Tuesd...

Dress in your best costume for the Headless Horseman Halloween Party at Gulfstream Park

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:11 GMT

Getting ready for Halloween can make someone lose their minds. The costumes, the candy, the parties, it’s a lot to take on.But one guy’s actually lost his head over the spooky soiree and he’s coming to Hallandale Beach to find a new one. Maybe yours.The Headless Horseman is the guest of honor at Gulfstream Park’s Halloween party on Oct. 28.Alex Schreer: “Headless Horseman Halloween is a safe and fun environment without the neighborhood trick or treating.”Actually, you will see your neighbors at the event, if you can recognize them.Alex Schreer: “So we’re able to close our streets, bring in everyone in the entire neighborhood and surrounding neighborhoods to come in and have a great time all in their costumes.”And you won’t be able to miss a certain fella on horseback.Alex Schreer: “The Headless Horseman is really our main event.”He won’t be hard to find.Alex Schreer: “The Headless Horseman will come ...

Blumhouse films that will give you the creeps for the Halloween season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:11 GMT

Halloween doesn’t just bring tricks and treats, it also brings us some scary movies. And Blumhouse Productions knows how to scare your pants off.With its latest spooky flicks, you’ll have a screaming good time all in the name of holiday fun, even if you decide to leave your pants on.Blumhouse is ruling over the October scary movies, starting with the long awaited “The Exorcist” sequel, “The Exorcist: Believer,” along with Leslie Odom Jr. and Jennifer Nettles. Actress Ellen Burstyn reprises her role as Chris Macneil from the original film.Leslie Odom Jr.: “We’re certainly doing everything we can from frame one, minute one, to make sure it is steeped in veracity and nuance and humanity.”“Back to the Future” meets “Scream” in the Blumhouse-Amazon Studios horror-comedy “Totally Killer”, directed by Nahnatchka Khan.In the flick, Kiernan Shipka’s character travels back to the 80s to stop a seri...