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Metro extends New Year’s Eve hours

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:48:18 GMT

If you rely on Metro to get around the D.C. area, you can stay out and watch the ball drop this New Year’s Eve without worry of being stranded. The transit agency is extending its service hours for the holiday.Metro normally shuts down rail service at midnight, but trains will keep running from 7 a.m. on New Year’s Eve until 2 a.m. New Year’s Day. The transit agency often extends hours to accommodate those ringing in the new year and even offered free rides last year.While construction work has shut down portions of the Red Line in downtown D.C., that project is set to be complete just in time for New Year’s Eve.As for New Year’s Day, which falls on a Monday, Metro said trains will run from 7 a.m. to midnight on a Sunday schedule.The transit agency is reminding riders that parking is free at all Metro-owned parking garages and lots on holidays. For those planning on taking advantage of late-night Metro service, Metro said last train times vary by statio...

Tommy DeVito benched at halftime of Giants loss to the Eagles

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:48:18 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tommy DeVito whose rise from undrafted rookie to starting quarterback for the New York Giants charmed the NFL on his rise to instant celebrity — aided by his love of his mother’s chicken cutlets — was benched in the second half of another loss in a dismal season.He was replaced by Tyrod Taylor.Taylor connected with Darius Slayton for a 69-yard score late in the fourth that made it 30-25. DeVito could only watch from the sideline, before the long ride home — back to his parents’ house, where the 25-year-old QB still lives.It was the kind of local boy-makes-good story that made DeVito a fan favorite.DeVito, a New Jersey native, was cut at the end of training camp and signed to the practice squad. He was just supposed to be another arm behind No. 1 QB Daniel Jones and his backup, Taylor. But when Jones and Taylor each went down with injuries, DeVito was the unexpected starter.He felt right at home. DeVito had played at MetLife Stadium in high school, leading nearby ...

Empresarios de Acapulco se muestran preocupados por el poco turismo tras el devastador huracán Otis

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:48:18 GMT

ACAPULCO, México – Con playas semivacías y la escasa presencia de turistas, crecen la angustia y la incertidumbre de los empresarios por lo que ocurrirá en la temporada más importante del año para Acapulco, en el sureño estado mexicano de Guerrero, dos meses después del paso del devastador huracán Otis.Las rentas de los hinchables banana y las motos acuáticas son mínimas, lo cual está provocando una situación económica muy grave en el sector náutico.Jesús Martínez cuenta a EFE que su familia, que se dedica a la renta de equipo náutico, tras el impacto del histórico huracán perdió cuatro embarcaciones, y ahora solo trabajan con una que está la mayor parte del tiempo parada, así como las motos que están en espera sobre la franja de arena.“La situación es muy mala, así que estamos empezando a vivir apenas. Estamos solo sacando el sustento para comer. Es muy lenta la llegada de turismo, provoca una angustia muy grande que tenemos todos. Las rentas están muy lentas, es nada más sac...

Eagles end 3-game skid, keep NFC East title hopes alive with 33-25 win over Giants

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:48:18 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts scored on the “tush push” that gave him the NFL record for most rushing scores by a quarterback in a season, threw for a touchdown, and the Philadelphia Eagles kept their chance at the NFC East title alive with a 33-25 win over the New York Giants on Monday night.The Eagles (11-4) snapped a three-game losing streak that put Philly fans on edge — and led to a shakeup in defensive play-calling. The losses to San Francisco, Dallas and Seattle essentially ended Philadelphia’s bid for the No. 1 seed in the NFC.But the path to a second straight division title is a clear one. The Eagles need to beat Arizona next week and defeat the Giants again in the season finale to finish atop the NFC East.After three crushing defeats, it took a visit from the Giants to straighten out the Eagles. The Eagles are 11-0 at the Linc against New York since 2014 and beat the Giants three times last season.Adoree’ Jackson gave the Giants (5-10) a late spark when he returned an in...

Profesores de Harvard piden a la junta de la universidad que atienda su creciente número de crisis

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:48:18 GMT

Nueva York (CNN) — Algunos miembros clave del profesorado de Harvard y del máximo órgano de gobierno de la universidad llevaron a cabo una reunión extraordinaria la semana pasada para abordar los problemas sin precedentes de una de las instituciones de enseñanza superior más prestigiosas de Estados Unidos.Harvard se enfrenta a muchos problemas: el creciente antisemitismo en el campus y la controvertida respuesta de la universidad al mismo; el actual escándalo de plagio de la presidenta Claudine Gay; la caída en picado de las solicitudes de admisión y una sentencia del Tribunal Supremo sobre la discriminación positiva que deja a la universidad con un futuro incierto.En la reunión, de la que reportó por primera vez The New York Times, participaron Jeff Flier, exdecano de la Facultad de Medicina de Harvard, y Steven Pinker, profesor de psicología de la Universidad de Harvard, entre otros dos profesores. Flier declaró a CNN que mantuvieron una conversación “muy cordial y fra...

Porzingis, Celtics start strong in 126-115 Christmas Day win over Davis, Lakers

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:48:18 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis had 28 points and 11 rebounds, Jayson Tatum added 25 points and the Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time in Christmas Day meetings 126-115 on Monday.Jaylen Brown had 19 points and Derrick White chipped in with 18 points and 11 rebounds. All five starters had at least 18 points for the Celtics, who have won three straight and 12 of their past 14.Anthony Davis scored a game-high 40 points with 13 rebounds, LeBron James had 16 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, but the Lakers have dropped six of eight since winning the inaugural In-Season Tournament. After trailing for the only time in the game early in the third quarter when Jarred Vanderbilt threw down a dunk, Boston ripped off seven straight points to regain the lead. Porzingis had 13 points, helping spot the Celtics a nine-point advantage going into the fourth. Boston successfully kept Los Angeles at arm’s length in the final quarter, despite Davis hitting the...

Regresar no es una opción: el testimonio de los migrantes en la frontera de Estados Unidos y México

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:48:18 GMT

(CNN) –– Una madre que huye de su país natal con dos de sus hijos después de que a uno de ellos lo secuestraran. Una mujer que tuvo que desnudarse ante unos ladrones que no le creyeron cuando les dijo que no tenía más dinero. Una activista a la que el gobierno represivo de su país dejó sin empleo como represalia por hablar en contra del régimen. Estas son algunas de las historias que CNN escuchó afuera de un refugio para migrantes en Eagle Pass, Texas, a donde decenas de ellos acaban de llegar luego de que las autoridades de inmigración de EE.UU. los dejaran en libertad condicional.La cantidad de migrantes que las autoridades de EE.UU. encuentran en la frontera alcanza nuevos récords en medio de un aumento sin precedentesSilvia del Carmen Flores, de 38 años, estaba sentada en la acera con su hijo Nikson, de 3 años, sobre su regazo mientras su hija de 16 años, Yolani Maricela Flores, permanecía sentada en una roca, no muy lejos de ellos. El niño comía una galleta que alguien les habí...

Blizzard, high wind warnings in Eastern Colorado

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:48:18 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Blizzard and high wind warnings cover much of eastern Colorado, with the Colorado State Patrol saying travel will be "very dangerous and is highly discouraged."The National Weather Service said blizzard conditions are expected to develop over northeast Colorado Monday night, mainly east of Sterling, Brush, Byers and Castle Rock. Photos: Denver’s snowiest Christmas on record The NWS said it will be windy, with blowing dust and snow. Meanwhile, the NWS said conditions will be better from Denver to Fort Collins.Blizzard WarningThe blizzard warning covers the Northeast Plains and Palmer Divide, including Interstate 70 east of Denver and northeast portions of Interstates 76 and 25 south of Castle Rock. This will be in effect until 5 a.m. Wednesday.The NWS said to avoid travel in these areas and expects snowy blizzard conditions to spread southwest overnight.The NWS said whiteout conditions and dangerously cold wind chills are expected.High Wind warningThe high wind war...

Photos: Squirrels in Englewood feasting on Christmas

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:48:18 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Dogs and children in Colorado aren't the only ones getting spoiled this Christmas. A FOX31 viewer shared photos of a Christmas feast prepared for squirrels in Englewood. Photos: Denver’s snowiest Christmas on record The spread included peanut butter walnut crepes sprinkled with sunflower seeds, peanut butter waffles drizzled with more peanut butter and topped with walnut pieces, peanut butter cookies, peanut butter sunflower pie and more.They were even treated to some freshly sliced apples, drizzled with peanut butter of course.

Shorty got help

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:48:18 GMT

A waitress of more than 50 years, who lost her three sons to cancer and battled cancer herself, then faced another set of terrible events, is getting the help she needed. She turned to a long time friend, Patrick Fraser.You saw her on Help Me Howard. Now, see what you did to change her life.In a life filled with tragedies, Shorty never expected this great news.Patrick Fraser: “Surprise you?”Jerita Shorty Collins: “Definitely if that. Don’t give me a heart attack. Nothing will.”Let’s go back to 1970 when Shorty walked into Jimmy’s Eastside Diner to get a job as a waitress.Jerita Shorty Collins: “I love it. I wish I could be there right now working.”She was a single mom with three little boys, fleeing an ex in Alabama who tried to kill her. For 53 years, the restaurant was her home.Jerita Shorty Collins: “My customers give me the strength from Jimmy’s and they were always there for me.” I was one of her custo...