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After first 2-0 start since 2011, Commanders fans say they’re optimistic

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:34:56 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's John Domen reports on how the Commanders' 2-0 start has fans thinking Super Bowl $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); The Washington Commanders are off to a 2-0 start — their best start since 2011 — and even though the wins were ugly, and against bad teams, fans who spoke with WTOP aren’t struggling to find reasons for optimism.“I feel like coach Rivera has them locked in as far as far as th...

Attack on Turkish-backed opposition fighters in Syria kills 13 of the militants, activists say

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:34:56 GMT

IDLIB, Syria (AP) — A Kurdish-led force attacked Turkish-backed opposition fighters in northern Syria on Monday, killing at least 13 of the militants, activists said.The opposition activists blamed the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces for carrying out the assault, though the U.S.-backed group did not claim responsibility.Turkey says Syria’s main Kurdish militia is allied with the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, that has led an insurgency against Turkey since 1984 that has killed tens of thousands of people.Turkey since 2016 has conducted three major incursions into northern Syria to clear areas under Kurdish control and create a buffer zone near its border. Since then, the two groups have routinely clashed, while Turkey has also conducted airstrikes and drone attacks on targets in Kurdish-controlled areas.According to opposition activists, SDF forces tried to infiltrate the opposition-controlled city of Tal Battal in northern Aleppo province, attacking positions belon...

Microsoft’s chief product exec to step down. Panos Panay was behind Surface devices and Windows 11

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:34:56 GMT

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — A top product executive at Microsoft who launched its Surface line of computers and Windows 11 is leaving the company. Panos Panay is stepping down after nearly 20 years at Microsoft, most recently as chief product officer, according to a staff memo Monday. “Under Panos’ leadership, the team created the iconic Surface brand with loved products,” said the message to employees from Rajesh Jha, executive vice president of Microsoft’s experiences and devices group.Another longtime executive, Yusuf Mehdi, will take lead on the Windows and Surface businesses and products, Jha said. The note said Panay would be helping with the transition. Source

Military searches near South Carolina lakes for fighter jet whose pilot safely ejected

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:34:56 GMT

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities searched near two South Carolina lakes on Monday for a military jet that apparently crashed after the pilot safely ejected over the weekend.The pilot, whose name hasn’t been released, parachuted to safety into a North Charleston neighborhood at around 2 p.m. Sunday. He was taken to a hospital, where he was in stable condition, Marines Maj. Melanie Salinas said Sunday.Cpl. Christian Cortez, a Marine with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, said there was a mishap involving an F-35B Lightning II jet and that the search was ongoing Monday. Exactly what happened was under investigation, he said. Based on the missing plane’s location and trajectory, the search was focused on Lake Moultrie and Lake Marion, said Senior Master Sgt. Heather Stanton at Joint Base Charleston. Both lakes are north of North Charleston.A South Carolina Law Enforcement Division helicopter joined the search after some bad weather cleared in the area, Stanton said. Mil...

Grains lower, Livestock mixed.

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:34:56 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were lower Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Sep. lost 11.75 cents at $5.9375 a bushel; Sep. corn fell 6.75 cents at $4.7150 a bushel; Dec. oats was off 4.25 cents at $4.7725 a bushel; while Nov. soybeans declined 27.75 cents at $13.5175 a bushel.Beef was higher and pork was lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.Oct. live cattle rose 1.37 cents at $1.8667 a pound; Sep. feeder cattle was up .28 cent at $2.5535 a pound; Oct. lean hogs fell 1.18 cents at $.8257 a pound.Source

Ganassi to expand to 5 cars next IndyCar season with 18-year-old Kyffin Simpson

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:34:56 GMT

Chip Ganassi Racing is expanding to five cars for next year’s IndyCar season to accommodate 18-year-old development driver Kyffin Simpson.The expansion for Simpson will give Ganassi three rookies in next year’s Indianapolis 500. Marcus Armstrong already won IndyCar rookie of the year this season, but is adding ovals to his schedule next year and will be an Indy 500 rookie. Same for Linus Lundqvist, who ran a street course, a road course and an oval as a replacement driver this season.Ganassi sat with a group of reporters a week ago at Laguna Seca to discuss his team’s future ahead of Alex Palou and Scott Dixon’s 1-2 finish in the championship standings. He was evasive on Simpson, a Cayman Islands native who is the son of businessman David Simpson, whose Ridgeline Lubricants company has sponsored many Ganassi cars since mid-2022.“We just throw darts. We don’t really play much,” Ganassi joked when asked what the future might look like for the Cayman Islands-nat...

Hunter Biden demanda al Servicio de Impuestos Internos, alegando que los agentes divulgaron ilegalmente su información fiscal

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:34:56 GMT

(CNN) — Hunter Biden demandó al Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS, por sus siglas en inglés) este lunes, alegando que sus agentes divulgaron ilegalmente su información fiscal y que la agencia no protegió sus registros privados.El hijo del presidente Joe Biden alega que el IRS reveló ilegalmente la información de su declaración de impuestos y no estableció salvaguardias para garantizar la confidencialidad de sus registros. Solicita, entre otras cosas, todos los documentos relacionados con la divulgación de información fiscal, una suma de US$ 1.000 por cada divulgación no autorizada y honorarios de abogados.La demanda, que fue presentada en un tribunal federal en Washington, no nombra como acusados a los dos agentes del IRS que se convirtieron en denunciantes. Pero la demanda se centra en las revelaciones hechas por los agentes, Gary Shapley y Joseph Ziegler, y sus abogados, en declaraciones públicas, testimonios ante el Congreso y entrevistas.La demanda se presenta en medio d...

Buffs' Travis Hunter suffered lacerated liver during Rocky Mountain Showdown

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:34:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The University of Colorado Buffaloes pulled out a tight win in overtime against Colorado State University on Saturday. They squeezed out the win even after star wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter was taken to the hospital for an evaluation during the third quarter at Folsom Field.FOX Sports' Skip Bayless said it was determined on Monday that Hunter suffered from a lacerated liver during the game. Colorado star Travis Hunter taken to hospital during game after late hit vs CSU On Saturday, Deion Sanders had no other updates on Hunter other than, “First thing I heard is he’s going to be out a few weeks.”Because Hunter played both offense and defense, CU lost more than one player.“The bad thing about losing Travis,” said defensive back Shilo Sanders, “it’s like you’re losing two players at once.” FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies and more sports news The Buffs were behind when Hunter was transported to a hospital, but they rallied f...

Denver local moves on to MasterChef finals

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:34:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — During MasterChef's 13th season, home chefs prepare signature dishes for a panel of judges, including the notorious Gordon Ramsay. The season finale is premiering Wednesday on FOX, and one of the finalists is from Denver. 5 Colorado restaurants receive Michelin star MASTERCHEF: Contestant Kennedy in the “Finale Part 1/ Finale Part 2” season finale episodes of MASTERCHEF airing Wednesday, Sep. 20 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2023 FOXMEDIA LLC. Cr: FOX.MASTERCHEF: L-R: Contestants Jennifer, Grant and Kennedy in the “Finale Part 1/ Finale Part 2” season finale episodes of MASTERCHEF airing Wednesday, Sep. 20 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2023 FOXMEDIA LLC. Cr: FOX.MASTERCHEF: Contestant Kennedy in the “Finale Part 1/ Finale Part 2” season finale episodes of MASTERCHEF airing Wednesday, Sep. 20 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2023 FOXMEDIA LLC. Cr: FOX.MASTERCHEF: L-R: Judge Joe Bastianich with contestant Kennedy in the “Finale Part 1/ Finale Part 2” season finale...

4 Colorado national parks will be free to visit on Saturday: What to know

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:34:56 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — With the fall colors starting to come in, and cooler winter months not long off, you may be trying to get out and enjoy the weather. You’ll have a great opportunity on Saturday when all U.S. national parks will be free to enter.Saturday is one of five days the National Park Service is waiving admission fees for 2023. We’ve already had three free days this year: January 16, which is Martin Luther King Day; April 22, which was the first day of National Park Week; and August 4, marking the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act. Sept. 23 is the fourth free admission day, which was enacted to recognize National Public Lands Day. This means you can visit Rocky Mountain National Park, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Mesa Verde National Park and the Great Sand Dunes National Park for free in Colorado. It was a popular national monument, until it was robbed to extinction According to NPS, National Public Lands Day was established in 1994 and has been held ...