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Michel Der Zakarian sparks Montpellier’s revival in France

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:52 GMT

The old French saying “the best soups are made in old pots” certainly holds true for Montpellier.The family soccer club in southern France has a myriad of former players and coaches that are part of the organizational chart, or ready to come back and help out when things go wrong.That was the case in February when Michel Der Zakarian — known as “Der Zak” in the region — was reappointed as coach following the firing of Romain Pitau.The 2012 champions were only two points clear of the relegation zone following five losses in six matches and Montpellier president Laurent Nicollin thought the timing was right for a shakeup.“I hope and I think he is the man for the moment,” Nicollin said.His hopes have been fulfilled.Since Der Zakarian’s return, less than two years after his departure, Montpellier is unbeaten, winning five of the six league games it has played. With 16 points taken, the club has been the best team in the league over that period.Ahead of Friday’s trip to secon...

El papa Francisco “durmió bien” durante su primera noche en el hospital, dicen fuentes del Vaticano

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:52 GMT

(CNN) — El papa Francisco “durmió bien” anoche, su primera noche en el hospital por una infección respiratoria, dijeron fuentes del Vaticano a CNN este jueves.El pontífice de 86 años fue llevado al hospital Gemelli de Roma este miércoles y le dijeron que necesitará “una pocos días de terapia médica hospitalaria adecuada”, dijo el portavoz del Vaticano, Matteo Bruni, en un comunicado.El papa Francisco tiene una infección respiratoria y pasará “varios días” hospitalizado, dice portavozLa Iglesia de Roma ha expresado “todas sus cercanía y afecto a su obispo, el Papa Francisco, y asegura sus incesantes oraciones, deseándole una pronta recuperación”, dijo en un comunicado este jueves.A Francisco, antes conocido como el cardenal argentino Jorge Mario Bergoglio, le extirparon el lóbulo superior del pulmón derecho la edad de 21 años después de una neumonía grave, mientras que la última hospitalización data de 2021 para una cirugía programada debido a una esteno...

Denver weather: Fire danger and highs winds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — High winds and dry conditions are expected Thursday, meaning high fire danger with red flag warnings are in effect in the Denver weather forecast from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pinpoint Weather: Red flag warnings on March 30. Weather today: Windy and warmSunny skies are back for Thursday with warm highs in the middle 60s. Winds are breezy out of the southwest at 15 to more than 25 mph with enhanced fire danger. Solar power customers see delays in some areas Snow showers linger in the higher elevations with small accumulationsPinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on March 30. Weather tonight: Breezy and seasonalWinds slow a little Thursday night but remain strong at 10-20 mph with a few extra clouds. Overnight lows are seasonal in the low 30s with light snow lingering in the high country.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast for March 30. Looking ahead: Windy Friday, nicer weekendHigh winds stay around for Friday with red flag warnings present over the metro area and into the so...

Announcement on Lolita the orca’s future to be made at Miami Intercontinental Hotel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:52 GMT

Lolita, the orca whale also known as Tokitae or Toki, is set to make a long-awaited return to her home in the Pacific Northwest after over 50 years in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium. An announcement will be made on Thursday in the Miami Intercontinental Hotel by Jim Irsay, the owner of the Indianapolis Colts football team, who partially funded the cause. https://twitter.com/JimIrsay/status/1640786127308357632?s=20At 11:30 a.m., Eduardo Albor, CEO of the Dolphin Company, Pritam Singh with Friends of Toki, and Miami-Dade County Mayor Danielle Lavine Cava are set to speak at the event as well.Last year, Lolita’s health began to decline, which led her to stop performing. With her health now stable, a homecoming for Lolita is possible. A federal report alleged that she was kept in inhumane conditions at the Miami Seaquarium.The Dolphin Company, which took over the Seaquarium in 2021, have worked with advocates like Irsay and Singh to potentially move her.Jared Goodman, the Gene...

Brief Relief from the Heat Late Week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:52 GMT

A weak front is moving through South Florida this Thursday, which was responsible for the heavy thunderstorms much of the metro received Wednesday evening. As this front slowly pushes through the area, it will introduce milder temperatures and lower humidity — but it won’t last long.In Miami, the 0.57 inches of rainfall over the past two days (Tuesday and Wednesday) was the most since February 17 when 0.61 inches of rain fell. In Fort Lauderdale, just shy of 1 inch was recorded, which is the most in nearly two months!A few showers will remain possible this Thursday due to the weak front and moisture blowing onshore associated with a northeast wind. The best chance for any showers will be from 9 AM through 3 PM across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Then that rain risk will shift toward the Florida Keys with the best chance for any shower activity being in the mid-afternoon to evening hours.Otherwise, expect times of sunshine paired with seasonable highs in the low to mi...

7 officers and nurse charged with involuntary manslaughter in the 2020 killing of a man in police custody in Los Angeles County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:52 GMT

(CNN) — Seven California Highway Patrol officers and a registered nurse were charged for the 2020 death of a man who was being restrained on the ground and repeatedly said he could not breathe, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced in a news conference.Edward Bronstein, 38, was killed in police custody in March 2020 after officers pulled him over in Los Angeles County after suspecting he was driving under the influence.Officers obtained a warrant to get a blood sample from Bronstein, who initially resisted but then agreed as officers restrained him while he was on the ground. Bronstein became unresponsive and was later pronounced dead.Seven CHP officers were charged Wednesday with one count of involuntary manslaughter and one count of assault by an officer, while the nurse who took a sample of Bronstein’s blood was charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter, according to the complaint.CNN has reached out for comment to attorneys representin...

Homes evacuated after train carrying ethanol derails and catches fire in Minnesota

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:52 GMT

(CNN) — A train carrying ethanol derailed Thursday morning in Raymond, Minnesota, and several cars caught fire, officials said, forcing nearby residents to evacuate their homes as a precaution.The derailment occurred at approximately 1 a.m., the Raymond Fire Department said in a Facebook post.The train was carrying mixed freight, including ethanol and corn syrup, Lena Kent, general director of public affairs for BNSF Railway, told CNN.There are no reported injuries and railroad personnel are responding to the site and will work the first responders, Kent said.Homes within a half-mile of the derailment were evacuated, the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.The main track is blocked and an estimated time for reopening the line is not available, the railroad said. The cause of the derailment is under investigation.The Minnesota Department of Transportation has closed a nearby highway due to the derailment and fire, the fire department said.Raymo...

The political king: Charles talks up net-zero and refugee action in Berlin visit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:52 GMT

LONDON — In his first overseas visit as U.K. monarch, King Charles III is doing little to dispel the notion he’s a political animal at heart.During a state banquet speech at Schloss Bellevue, the official residence of the German president, Charles talked up politicians’ “vital” efforts to cut carbon emissions, praised Germany’s “extraordinary generosity” in hosting Ukrainian refugees, took a swipe at Vladimir Putin’s Russia, and attempted a patch-up job on U.K.-German relations frayed by Brexit.Charles had previously vowed to take a restrained approach as king, having earned a reputation as prince of Wales for speaking out on hot-button political issues — and even lobbying British ministers over policies he disagreed with.His mother, Queen Elizabeth, had famously avoided political topics as monarch, and Charles said last year that his elevation meant it would “no longer be possible for me to give so much of my time and energies t...

Red Sox to celebrate Opening Day at Fenway Park with game against the Orioles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:52 GMT

The Red Sox are celebrating Opening Day at Fenway Park Thursday with a game against the Baltimore Orioles. The team posted a time-lapse video of the opening day logo being painted behind home plate. The team gets to start the season within the friendly confines of their home stadium, with game one out of 162 getting underway at 2:10 p.m.After last season’s disappointing last place finish in the AL East, the Sox are ready to rebound after revamping their roster during the offseason…“Any time we don’t make it to October and play baseball in October, it’s a disappointment, we know that, but we have definitely turned the page,” said Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy. “It’s been a great vibe at spring training and [we are] really looking forward to getting going here.”Despite losing a few mainstays from last year’s roster, including Xander Bogaerts, JD Martinez, and Nathan Eovaldi, the Sox say they are optimistic that this s...

‘She was a very hard worker, very honest, such a sweetheart’: Husband mourns wife killed in Lynn hit-and-run

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:52 GMT

A man is mourning the loss of his wife, who was killed in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Lynn on Wednesday morning.Speaking Wednesday evening, Redzo Barucija described his wife, 55-year-old Emira Barucija, as a kind, hardworking woman.“It was just sudden,” Redzo said. “Very tough.”Lynn officers responded to the incident just after 6 a.m. Wednesday on Route 107 northbound between Ida and Cooper Streets, where police said Barucija was hit in a crosswalk.Police said the driver left the scene. Within hours of the crash, officials said detectives using city surveillance cameras had identified the driver and located the damaged car in Boston inside a parking garage in the area where the man behind the wheel worked. Redzo Barucija said he and his wife moved to the United States from Bosnia for a better life. On Wednesday, Redzo said his wife was on her way to Salem Hospital, where she worked. “She was a very hard worker, very honest, such a sweetheart,” Redzo said....