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Petrochemical giant’s closed salt mine partially collapses in northeastern Brazil

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:26 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A closed rock salt mine belonging to Brazilian petrochemical giant Braskem partially collapsed Sunday in the northeastern coastal city of Maceio, the city’s civil defense authority said.Video distributed by the authority shows a sudden murky bubbling of the water in the Mundau lagoon in the city’s Mutange neighborhood, reflecting the mine’s rupture.The area had previously been evacuated and there was no risk to any people, the agency said in a statement. It quoted Mayor João Henrique Caldas as saying the mine was expected to stabilize following the partial collapse.The development came as no surprise to residents in Maceio, where Braskem’s 40 years of rock salt mining has caused the displacement of tens of thousands of people, hollowing out communities.The company alerted officials on Nov. 28 of the imminent risk the mine could collapse. Land around the mine had been steadily sinking ever since, falling a total of 2.35 meters (7.7 feet) as of ...

Mama June says daughter Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell has died at 29

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:26 GMT

(NEXSTAR) -- Reality TV personality Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell, who appeared on the TLC show "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," has died at age 29 after a battle with cancer, her mother June Shannon announced Sunday. Shannon, better known as Mama June, said in an Instagram post that Cardwell died peacefully around 11 p.m. Saturday and was surrounded by loved ones. Cardwell's sister Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson also shared the news on the social media platform, saying her "heart is completely broken." Thompson added that watching Cardwell battle cancer has been tough this past year. "I would’ve loved for you to get to see me graduate college, but I know you will forever cheer me on in heaven! We will all make sure your legacy lives on forever," Thompson wrote. "And I promise to always make sure to celebrate our birthday like you never left!" ‘Honey Boo Boo’s’ sister diagnosed with cancer Cardwell was diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma, also called adrenocortical cancer, in January...

Vikings star Justin Jefferson leaves game against Raiders, taken to local hospital out of precaution

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:26 GMT

LAS VEGAS — Justin Jefferson’s highly anticipated return did not last long.He left the game on Sunday afternoon at Allegiant Stadium after absorbing a hard hit directly to the back. He was ruled out with a chest injury and taken to a local hospital out of precaution while the game between the Vikings and Raiders was still going. There were no immediate updates from the team other than that.The chest injury occurred after Jefferson hauled in a high pass from quarterback Josh Dobbs. He leapt to make the grab and immediately got tackled by safety Marcus Epps in the open field. After quickly popping up, Jefferson got checked out in the medical tent, then walked to the locker room alongside trainers.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | Ed Ingram ruled out with hip injury, Blake Brandel set to start for Vikings Minnesota Vikings | Charley Walters: Dobbs still gives Vikings their best chance to win Minnesota Vikings | Vikings offensive ...

Gophers defensive coordinator Joe Rossi leaving for Michigan State

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:26 GMT

Gophers defensive coordinator Joe Rossi is in line to take the same job at Michigan State, two source confirmed to the Pioneer Press on Sunday.Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck has had offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca twice leave for lateral jobs within the Big Ten — to Penn State in 2019 and to Rutgers in 2022.Now Fleck has to find a coordinator on the defensive side, who made same move. Rossi was the highest-regarded assistant coach on Minnesota, a coach who has received pay raises and new contracts in recent years.The current top option to assume Rossi’s role in the short-term is co-defensive coordinator Nick Monroe, the first-year cornerbacks coach.A source said all defensive coaches will remain at the U and play called for the Quick Lane Bowl is to be determined. The candidate pool for full-time DC will be internal and external.Rossi started at the U in an analyst role in 2017 and worked with the defensive line in 2018 before being promoted to be the U’s DC since ...

$50K winning Powerball ticket sold in Schenectady

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:26 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A third-prize-winning Powerball ticket from the December 9 drawing was sold in Schenectady, according to the New York Lottery. The ticket is worth $50,000. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The winning numbers for the December 9 drawing were 5, 25, 26, 40, 60, and the Powerball was 1. The third-prize ticket was sold at Bourbon Street Bar and Grill, located at 2209 Central Avenue in Schenectady. The Powerball drawing is televised every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. The winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one to 69, while the red Powerball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. Road closures in Albany due to water main break New Yorkers struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone that is, can find help at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, by calling New York’s toll-free confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or texting HOPENY (467369).

Broncos 10, Chargers 0: Wil Lutz nails 23-yard field goal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:26 GMT

The Broncos head to California to see if they can shake off last week’s loss to the Texans. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.Live updatesHalftime analysis — Broncos 10, Chargers 0Ryan McFadden, beat writer: Broncos’ defense is doing whatever they want to the Chargers. After Wilson struggled to get the ball to Jeudy last week, he has targeted the wideout quite a bit in the first half. However, Jeudy has failed to deliver.Parker Gabriel, beat writer: Jerry Jeudy’s had better days. The Chargers might be bad enough that it doesn’t matter, but still, not great for Denver’s fourth-year wide receiver.Matt Schubert, sports editor: If Jerry Jeudy is going to produce the same sort of closing kick he had to finish last season, he needs to have one heck of a second half. The Broncos lead 10-0 but drops and missed opportunities have kept the Chargers in this game.Second-quarter updatesField ...

Elderly man beaten in apparent hate crime attack in Beverly Hills; suspect arrested 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:26 GMT

Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the assault of an elderly man in Beverly Hills that may have been racially motivated.According to a media release from the Beverly Hills Police Department, officers responded to the area of North Rexford Drive and North Santa Monica Boulevard just after 9 a.m. Saturday morning on calls of an assault with a deadly weapon.  Authorities searching for man who stole more than $1,000 in designer fragrances from Sephora Responding officers found an elderly man who had sustained a laceration on his head after being struck with a belt, according to BHPD. “During the commission of the crime, the suspect made anti-Semitic statements to the victim,” Beverly Hills police said. The victim, who was accompanied by his wife at the time he was assaulted, was treated at the scene by paramedics and did not require further medical attention, officials said. A man claiming to be the victim's son posted on X, formerly Twitter, that h...

With Ohtani off the board, how Giants can salvage offseason

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:26 GMT

The private jet-tracking, bunk reporting and sworn secrecy distracted from a harsh reality for the Giants: Shohei Ohtani is a Dodger, and he was probably always going to be a Dodger.Coming off two mediocre seasons, the Giants simply couldn’t pitch Ohtani on the type of consistent playoff contention he sought, the type of winning the Dodgers have sustained over the past decade.So, just like last winter, the Giants and president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi are left to pivot to Plan B. After Ohtani’s world record $700-million deal, the Giants still have all the same needs — a marketable star, a 30-home run hitter for the first time in two decades, a core of everyday contributors.No one player will fill all their holes. But there is an avenue available to the Giants that could put them back on track to contention, and that’s fortifying the starting rotation. To do so, they need to devote their attention and resources to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who might just be the best pitcher aliv...

Tennessee tornadoes leave at least 6 dead, dozens hurt and more than 40,000 without power

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:26 GMT

(CNN) — Tennessee officials are assessing the damage after tornadoes and strong thunderstorms roared across the state Saturday, leaving at least six people dead, more than 50 injured, multiple buildings destroyed and power outages.At least three people died, including a child, after a tornado struck the Clarksville area of Montgomery County in northern Tennessee, officials said Saturday night. Officials are waiting to release the names of those killed until next of kin are notified.Another three people were confirmed dead in Madison, Tennessee, just north of Nashville, emergency management officials said Saturday night.First responders responded to more than 400 calls overnight, Nashville Fire Chief William Swann said. There are currently 25 displaced people at shelters and the number is expected to increase, he added.Montgomery officials reported 62 patients were treated at medical facilities.As of Sunday, there were 40,315 reports of power outages across the state, according...

Live 49ers updates: Deep Purdy-Deebo TD pass puts Niners back on top

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:26 GMT

For the second time in 18 days, the 49ers are facing the Seattle Seahawks. This time, they have a chance to clinch a playoff spot with a win in addition to a loss by the Packers or Vikings.Drew Lock is starting at quarterback for Seattle as Geno Smith was listed as inactive with a groin injury after testing himself pregame.Follow along with us:8:18, 2Q – 49ers 14, Seahawks 10: Brock Purdy found Deebo Samuel deep down the middle on third-and-11 for a 54-yard touchdown. Samuel beat Seattle safety Jamal Adams for his fourth touchdown catch of the season.1:01, 1Q – Seahawks 10, 49ers 7: Jason Myers sneaks a 40-yard field goal inside the right upright, giving Seattle the lead late in the first quarter. Zach Charbonnet picked up 23 yards each on two consecutive runs to move the Seahawks down the field.9:52, 1Q – 49ers 7, Seahawks 7: D.K. Metcalfe catches a deep pass down from Lock down the left sideline for a 31-yard touchdown. He beat Ambry Thomas on the play. Top 49ers...