6 killed in Russian rocket strike on Ukraine mail depot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:20:12 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine — A missile strike on a mail depot in the eastern city of Kharkiv killed six people, Ukrainian officials said Sunday, as Ukraine reported a record number of bomb attacks in the southern Kherson region.A further 17 people were wounded in the blast late Saturday, which is believed to have been caused by a Russian S-300 rocket, Kharkiv Gov. Oleh Syniehubov said on social media. All of the victims were employees of private Ukrainian postal and courier service Nova Poshta.The Ukrainian-held front-line city has been at the heart of fierce fighting as both Moscow and Kyiv push for battlefield breakthroughs amid the looming onset of wintry conditions. Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his war against Ukraine in February last year.In a statement, Nova Poshta said the air raid siren had sounded just moments before the attack, leaving those inside the depot with no time to reach shelter. It announced that Sunday would be a day of mourning for the firm.Ukrainian President ...

Demario Douglas sparks Patriots’ offensive rejuvenation in win over Bills

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:20:12 GMT

FOXBORO — The Patriots’ offense needed more Pop after a laborious start to the season. And rookie wide receiver Demario “Pop” Douglas came through in Sunday’s win over the Bills.Douglas caught four passes on six targets for 54 yards, drew two penalties, carried the ball once for 20 yards and returned a punt for 25 yards. Returning from a concussion, the sixth-round pick finished second among Patriots wide receivers behind Kendrick Bourne with 24 routes run, per Patriots.com’s Evan Lazar.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | What changed for Mac Jones in Patriots’ first game-winning drive in over two years New England Patriots | Mac Jones delivers signature win with 29-25 comeback victory over Bills New England Patriots | Patriots make another controversial QB change based on Week 7 inactives New England Patriots | Bill Belichick reportedly agreed to multi-year extension with Patriots before season New England Pat...

Patriots solve years-long problem in upset of Bills

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:20:12 GMT

Week after week it’s felt like the same old story. The Patriots start slow. The Patriots fall behind. The Patriots lose.Yet on a Sunday that brought no shortage of twists and turns, the most unexpected may have been the way the game began.The Patriots offense got off to its best start of the season, opening the game with two straight scoring drives to jump out to an early 10-0 lead over the heavily favored Buffalo Bills.Rookie receiver Demario Douglas powered the quick start with three catches for 35 yards in the opening two drives, and thanks to the interception thrown by Josh Allen on his first pass attempt of the game, the Patriots had a two-score lead before the Bills even really got a chance to touch the ball.New England tacked on a field goal in the second quarter as well and went into halftime leading 13-3. Considering what a slog it’s been for the Patriots offensively over the past few weeks, Sunday’s fast start was especially satisfying.“Huge, awesom...

Week 7 updates: Right tackle Darnell Wright is active for Chicago Bears game today vs. Las Vegas Raiders

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:20:12 GMT

The 1-5 Chicago Bears will play the 3-3 Las Vegas Raiders at Soldier Field in a Week 7 matchup. Here’s what you need to know before kickoff (noon, Fox-32).Inactives announcedBears right tackle Darnell Wright is active for Sunday’s game against the Raiders after battling a shoulder injury during the week.Wright was limited in practice Wednesday, didn’t practice Thursday and was listed as questionable as he dealt with the issue. His availability is an important development because the Bears already are dealing with the absence of right guard Nate Davis, who is out with an ankle injury.Safety Jaquan Brisker also is active after dealing with groin tightness in practice Friday.The Bears previously declared out Davis, quarterback Justin Fields (thumb), safety Eddie Jackson (foot), running back Roschon Johnson (concussion) and cornerback Terell Smith (mononucleosis).Offensive lineman Dan Feeney also is inactive after the Bears activated center Doug Kramer off injured rese...

Patriots made key personnel changes in comeback win over Bills

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:20:12 GMT

FOXBORO — It’s fair to wonder what exactly took so long for the Patriots to finally move Mike Onwenu to right tackle.The switch seemingly shored up the Patriots’ offensive line against a team that head coach Bill Belichick deemed the “best pass rush in the league” earlier this week.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | What changed for Mac Jones in Patriots’ first game-winning drive in over two years New England Patriots | Mac Jones delivers signature win with 29-25 comeback victory over Bills New England Patriots | Patriots make another controversial QB change based on Week 7 inactives New England Patriots | Bill Belichick reportedly agreed to multi-year extension with Patriots before season New England Patriots | Sources project value for Patriots’ trade deadline candidates Quarterback Mac Jones had noticeably more time to throw in Sunday’s 29-25 comeback win over the Bills in which he was...

1 dead after fatal crash in northwest Austin Sunday

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:20:12 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS responded to a fatal crash in northwest Austin that left one person dead and another person injured.ATCEMS responded to the intersection of Corpus Christi Drive and West Parmer Lane just before 3:40 p.m. Sunday afternoon. There, medics found a two-vehicle collision that killed one adult.A second person was taken to St. David's North Austin Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, officials noted. ATCEMS added no additional information is available related to the crash.

Daily rain chances return

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:20:12 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We had another unseasonably warm Sunday with a high temperature of 89 degrees at Camp Mabry. Expect increasing humidity and clouds to move in overnight with a few spot showers after midnight.Rain coverage will gradually increase through Monday morning as energy from what will be left Tropical Storm Norma moves closer towards Texas.An upper-level low is moving towards northern California. From there it will head into the desert southwest bringing in moisture from the Pacific. The low heads to West Texas Wednesday keeping showers and thunderstorms going. Gulf moisture will continue to flow into Central Texas so there will be sufficient moisture to keep our rain chances going.Flash flood concerns increase Wednesday. The Weather Prediction Center has the Hill Country under a slight risk for flooding. It's marginal for the rest of the area.Marginal to slight risk flood threat WednesdayThe low will to track to the northeast reducing the chances of rain and thunderstorm Fr...

PHOTOS: Prince Harry, Joe Jonas, 'Ginger Spice' among celebrities in Austin for F1's US Grand Prix

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:20:12 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen sped to his third consecutive victory in the United States Grand Prix on Saturday at Circuit of the Americas, and some celebrities were in Austin to see him do it.AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 22: Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner talks with Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex in the garage prior to the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 22, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 22: Sha'Carri Richardson and Joe Jonas pose for a photo on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 22, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 22: Patrick Dempsey looks on on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 22, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 22: Tiesto and Annika Backes pose ...

Nice weekend, but rainy weather lurks

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:20:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The weekend has been as advertised: beautiful!Calmer winds Sunday with cooler temps made for plenty of outside time. We have an interesting week ahead, though.There is a big push of warm air and a big push of cool air on the way. The warm air arrives first at the beginning of the week, then the cooler air next weekend. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here In between, the transition will bring rain off and on, starting Wednesday through the weekend.Major changes are ahead.