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Lies, damned lies, and statistics: What to make of Pats after 1 game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:49 GMT

Here’s the thing about moral victories: They show up in the loss column.There’s only a handful of positives for the New England Patriots after a 25-20 season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles:* Turnovers on consecutive plays from scrimmage in the first quarter put the Pats in a 16-0 hole, but they picked themselves up and fought to the end.* A decimated offensive line, and a game plan designed to make that less worrisome, allowed Mac Jones to attempt more than 50 passes. Credit Jones for hanging in there and new OC Bill O’Brien.* The Patriots defense showed up. They held the defending NFC champs to just 251 yards and 17 first downs.So kudos to the Pats for being able to be within hailing distance of a win in the final minutes. But the messy early mistakes were just too much to overcome. The Patriots are 0-1, and host AFC East rival Miami next Sunday night. The Dolphins got a huge win in Los Angeles, beating the Chargers 36-34 behind Tua Tagovaliloa’s 46...

California bill to simplify language for ballot referendums signed into law

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:49 GMT

SAN DIEGO (KSWB) -- A California bill to change the language on ballots for state referendums in order to make it clear what voters are deciding with their choice was signed into law on Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.Assembly Bill 421, which was introduced by Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, originally sought to make major changes to the state's referendum process, which is used to overturn laws passed by legislators.Among the changes it proposed included requirements for those out collecting signatures for these measures to register and receive training with the Secretary of State, and to disclose if they are volunteers or paid. It would also implement a three-year ban if someone violates the law. Bill to ‘counteract book banning’ passes California Assembly and Senate However, most of the original provisions were scrapped by legislators as it was amended. The version of the bill that was signed into law Friday focused on one change: changing the options for referendums from "yes" and "no...

TIFF’23: The Zone of Interest is the most idiosyncratic Holocaust film in history

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:49 GMT

It’s been nearly 80 years since the end of the Holocaust, the deadliest and most devastating mass genocide in human history. 6 million Jewish people were killed, as well as 5.7 million Soviet civilians, and up to 3 million Polish people among many others. It’s important to not forget the evil of the Holocaust, lest something like this happen again. But what is not known as well about the Holocaust are the people who perpetrated it. We all know it was the Nazis who committed this genocide in an efficient manner, keeping records of daily deaths. But when they weren’t counting the bodies and stealing the clothes and valuables left behind, what kind of people were they? How did they sleep at night?The Zone of Interest is one of the more horrifying films I've ever seen, but not because of what it shows. It's because of what it doesn't show. #TIFF23— James Mackin @ TIFF 23 (@JamesMackin10) September 11, 2023The Zone of Interest is a Holocaust drama unli...

Highland Park parade shooting suspect to return to court

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:49 GMT

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. — The man charged in the deadly Highland Park parade shooting returns to court on Monday.Robert Crimo III, the man who prosecutors say opened fire on crowds of people watching the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in 2022, is facing more than 100 charges, including dozens of first-degree murder and attempted murder charges. Illinois judge refuses to dismiss case against father of Highland Park parade shooting suspect Seven people were killed, dozens were hurt and countless others were traumatized in the shooting.On Monday, inside a Lake County courtroom, a judge could be ready to set a date for Crimo III's trial to begin.Crimo III pleaded not guilty and is currently being held without bond.The 22-year-old may also appear in another Lake County case prosecutors have brought against his father. Father charged with helping suspect in Highland Park shooting obtain gun license to ask judge to toss case In August, a judge refused to dismiss the reckless conduct cas...

Taste of Chicago wraps up at Grant Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:49 GMT

CHICAGO — The annual Taste of Chicago wraps up its three-day run at Grant Park on Sunday.From pasta to karaoke, the city's summer tradition featured food, music and activities."I came with my cousin and some girlfriends," said Tanya Reeves, who was attending her second Taste of Chicago event. "We got Thai chicken, we got burritos, we got churros and like, funnel cakes. I mean we've gotten a lot already. Kids, Chicago first responders come together for day of fishing One particular item was at the top of the list for Reeves, and it is always a crowd-pleaser."What went the fastest was the funnel cake," Reeves said.It was Carrie Maresh's first time attending Taste of Chicago and she says she is ready to tell folks back home in North Carolina."They've missed out on some good food," Maresh said.Year after year, the event offers food lovers the chance to try dozens of mouth-watering dishes from around the city. 3 CPD officers hospitalized after dog attack in West Garfield Park Fabio C...

Novak Djokovic wins US Open for his 24th Grand Slam title

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:49 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic emerged from an exhilarating and exhausting U.S. Open final with a 24th Grand Slam title on Sunday night, using every ounce of his energy and some serve-and-volley guile to get past Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in a match that was more closely contested than the straight-set score indicated.Djokovic, a 36-year-old from Serbia, moved one major singles title in front of Serena Williams to become the first player to win 24 in the Open era, which began in 1968. Margaret Court also collected a total of 24, but 13 of those came before professionals were admitted to the Slam events.There were moments, particularly in the 1-hour, 44-minute second set that was as much about tenacity as talent, when Djokovic appeared to be faltering. After some of the most grueling points — and there were many — he would lean over with hands on knees or use his racket for support or pause to stretch his legs.This triumph against Medvedev, the o...

Will the Vikings have center Garrett Bradbury for their next game?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:49 GMT

Maybe it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Vikings looked out of sorts on offense in the early stages of Sunday’s season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.A couple of possessions into the game, starting center Garrett Bradbury walked into the medical tent with a lower back injury and did not return in the 20-17 loss.Now his status for Thursday’s primetime game against the Philadelphia Eagles is up in the air.“I would classify him as day-to-day,” head coach Kevin O’Connell said. “Whether Garrett is able to turn over on a short week or it’ll be (backup center Austin Scholttmann) out there, whatever combination we decide to go with, we’ll put together the plan that works while hopefully getting Garrett back as soon as we can.”Asked how he thought Scholttmann played in relief, quarterback Kirk Cousins praised him for stepping up.“We have great players,” Cousins said. “I think Austin Schlottmann did a...

Clayton Memorial Stair Climb honors firefighters killed on 9/11

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:49 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. – The Clayton Fire Department Memorial 9/11 Stair Climb took place at Enterprise Center Sunday morning.The event pays tribute to the fallen heroes of Sept. 11, 2001.Each person taking part in the climb walked the 2,220 steps at the venue, which is equivalent to the 110 stories of the World Trade Center Towers. It's all to commemorate and honor the selflessness of the 343 members of the New York Fire Department who lost their lives that day."Everybody's carrying a badge that has a name of one of the firefighters," Charlie Coghill, Clayton Fire Department, said. "It's kind of our tribute to them that every other firefighter, even across the country, wherever these kinds of events are taking place, they're trying to walk in their same shoes and try to honor them in that way."Abby Stolte and Amy Heggemeyer are both married to firefighters with the Clayton Fire Department. Once a St. Louis County subdivision, now a disc golf course "It's a small, small gesture that we can ...

Broncos Kareem Jackson on “bang-bang” play that drew critical penalty and injured Jakobi Meyers: “Obviously we don’t play this game to hurt guys”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:49 GMT

Kareem Jackson knew his team needed the ball back.Third-and-8 from the Las Vegas 44-yard line, Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo hit Jakobi Meyers over the middle and Jackson laid out to try to stop him short of the first down.Jackson, though, hit Meyers high and Meyers crumpled to the turf. Players from both teams gathered around before he was able to sit up on his own and walk off the field with help from trainers.A scary situation and a costly 15-yard penalty on Jackson. A stop the Broncos desperately needed and failed to get — Las Vegas ran the final 2 minutes, 54 seconds off the clock thanks to a Garoppolo first-down run a minute later to secure a 17-16 victory. But also, hopefully, a serious injury avoided.“I just want to say I hope he’s alright,” Jackson told reporters afterward. “Obviously we don’t play this game to hurt guys. It’s a tough sport we play. … Unfortunately stuff like that happens. Definitely sending my thoughts and prayers ...

Rookie right-hander struggles again as Oakland A’s lose to Texas Rangers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:49 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas — Oakland Athletics rookie right-hander Luis Medina had a rough start to Sunday’s game against the Texas Rangers, and the ending was not much better.Medina allowed three runs in the first inning and two more in the fifth in what became a 9-4 A’s loss to the Rangers at Globe Life Field, as Texas won consecutive games for the first time in September.Former Athletic Marcus Semien homered twice among his four hits, and Corey Seager went deep for the 30th time this season.Andrew Heaney (10-6), the odd man out of the Rangers rotation with All-Star right-hander Nathan Eovaldi back from the injured list, struck out six over 3 2/3 scoreless innings after taking over for Jon Gray in the third. It was the first relief appearance for the left-hander after 27 starts this season.Semien matched his career high with four hits for the second time in four games. He set a franchise record with his eighth leadoff homer this season, part of a terrible first inning off Medina...