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Coco Gauff reaches her first US Open semifinal at age 19 by beating Jelena Ostapenko 6-0, 6-2

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:37:09 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff dealt just fine with the heat, the humidity, her big-hitting opponent and the task of trying to reach the U.S. Open semifinals for the first time, defeating 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-0, 6-2 on Tuesday.Gauff, a 19-year-old from South Florida, is the first American teenager to reach the final four at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams was the runner-up to her older sister, Venus, in 2001.“Last year, I lost in the quarterfinal stage, and I wanted to do better this year,” Gauff said. “Still have a long way to go, but I’m happy and I’m ready to get back to work for the next one.”This was the 16th victory in her past 17 matches for Gauff — a first-round exit at Wimbledon in July sure feels like ages ago. Her best Grand Slam showing so far was making it to the final at Roland Garros last year.Gauff lost that title match to Iga Swiatek and those two could have met again in the U.S. Open quarterfinals. But Swiatek didn’t make it, ...

Margrethe Vestager goes on leave from the European Commission

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:37:09 GMT

Margrethe Vestager, the European Union’s longtime antitrust czar, announced today that she has gone on leave from the Commission, having been assessed as a fit candidate for the presidency of the European Investment Bank (EIB). “As of today, I am officially a candidate for the presidency of the [EIB]. I am taking leave from the [EU Commission] to focus on my candidacy until the appointment is made,” she said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).The next EIB president will take up their role in January 2024. The choice is expected in mid-September, when EU finance ministers — who represent EIB shareholders — meet to discuss the appointment. After the bank’s advisory committee assessed the candidates, Vestager opted to go on leave, as requested by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, but she can return if her bid to lead the EIB is unsuccessful.When Vestager informed the Commission president “that the Danish Government had decided to informally...

2 people arrested after crash involving stolen car in Lynn

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:37:09 GMT

Two people were taken into custody and a third person was taken to a hospital Tuesday after a crash involving a suspected stolen vehicle in Lynn, police said. The crash happened Tuesday morning around 7:15 a.m., according to Lynn police. Lynn police in a statement said officers spotted the suspected stolen vehicle and tried to conduct a traffic stop at 7:13 a.m. Tuesday. After initially stopping, police said the vehicle fled, leading officers on what police described as a “brief pursuit.”Police said the suspected stolen vehicle soon crashed into a second car near the intersection of Chestnut Street and Essex Street. â€œTwo parties fled the suspect vehicle on foot and were apprehended by responding officers,” police said.A victim in the crash was taken to the hospital, according to police.Police said the two people taken into custody were a juvenile male from Haverhill and 22-year-old Leanna Rockwood of ...

Prosecutors ask for 33 years in prison for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:37:09 GMT

(CNN) — Former Proud Boys Chairman Enrique Tarrio is scheduled to be sentenced by a federal judge Tuesday for leading a failed plot to forcibly prevent the peaceful transfer of power from then-President Donald Trump to Joe Biden after the 2020 election.Prosecutors are seeking a 33-year prison sentence for Tarrio which, if given, would be the longest sentence related to the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack.Tarrio was arrested in Washington, DC, days before the riot for burning a DC church’s Black Lives Matter banner and bringing high-capacity rifle magazines into the district, and was ordered by a judge to leave the city.Tarrio is the last of five Proud Boys defendants to be sentenced. He and three other members of the Proud Boys leadership were found guilty of seditious conspiracy. A fifth member was acquitted of the seditious conspiracy charge but was found guilty of a range of other charges.District Judge Timothy Kelly has consistently gone far below previous Justice Depart...

Consumer Health: Teens and depression — a back-to-school concern

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:37:09 GMT

Laurel Kelly | (TNS) Mayo Clinic News NetworkWith many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs during what can be an already tumultuous time of life. For some teens, though, the lows are more than just temporary feelings. They’re symptoms of depression.Depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Teen depression is a serious mental health problem. It affects how teenagers think, feel and behave, and it can cause emotional, functional and physical problems. Although depression can occur at any time in life, symptoms can differ between teens and adults.What to look forSigns and symptoms a teen may be depressed include a change in his or her previous attitude and behavior that can cause significant distress and problems at school or home, in social activities, or in other areas of life.B...

Oil prices spike as Saudi Arabia, Russia extend 1.3 million barrel a day oil cut through December

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:37:09 GMT

By JON GAMBRELL (Associated Press)DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed Tuesday to extend their voluntary oil production cuts through the end of this year, trimming 1.3 million barrels of crude out of the global market and boosting energy prices. The dual announcements from Riyadh and Moscow pushed benchmark Brent crude above $90 a barrel in trading Tuesday afternoon, a price unseen in the market since November. The countries’ moves could increase inflation and the cost for motorists at gasoline pumps. It also puts new pressure on Saudi Arabia’s relationship with the United States, as President Joe Biden last year warned the kingdom there would be unspecified “consequences” for partnering with Russia on cuts as Moscow wages war on Ukraine. Saudi Arabia’s announcement, carried by the state-run Saudi Press Agency, said the country still would monitor the market and could take further action if necessary.“This additi...

United flights grounded nationwide, including at Denver International Airport, due to technology issue

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:37:09 GMT

United Airlines flights in Denver are grounded until at least noon due to a global problem with the airline’s computer system, according to Denver International Airport.The problem is impacting at least 35 flights that are trying to land at the airport, said spokesperson Stephanie Fiugeroa.According to a tweet from United, the airline is “holding all aircraft at their departure airports. Flights that are already airborne are continuing to their destination as planned. We will share more information as it becomes available.”We are experiencing a systemwide technology issue and are holding all aircraft at their departure airports. Flights that are already airborne are continuing to their destination as planned. We will share more information as it becomes available. Thank you for your patience as we…— United Airlines (@united) September 5, 2023This is a developing story.Get more Colorado news by signing up for our Mile High Roundup email newsletter.

Quick Fix: Try Tandoori Lamb with Cucumber and Tomato Rice for a great midweek meal

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:37:09 GMT

I love the intriguing aroma and flavors of foods cooked in an Indian tandoor oven. To capture some of these flavors at home, I used a spice seasoned yogurt sauce, using spices easily at hand, ginger, coriander and cayenne pepper. Although not made in a special oven, the meal fills my requirement for some great Indian food, midweek.Helpful Hints:— You can use two crushed garlic cloves instead of minced garlic.— You can use two teaspoons ground ginger instead of fresh ginger. Make sure it is less than 6 months old.Countdown:— Make marinade.— Add lamb.— Make rice dish rice and add vegetables while lamb marinates.— Cook lamb and complete the recipe.Shopping List:To buy: 3/4 pound leg of lamb cubes, 1 container Greek-style plain yogurt, 1 small piece fresh ginger, 1 package microwaveable brown rice, 1 bottle ground coriander, 1 bottle cayenne pepper, 1 jar minced garlic, 1 bunch fresh mint, 1 cucumber, 1 container cherry tomatoes.Staples: olive oil, sugar, salt and black peppercorns.—TAN...

Econometer: Is the Federal Reserve correct in considering additional rate hikes?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:37:09 GMT

Phillip Molnar | The San Diego Union-Tribune (TNS)Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in a speech recently that the central bank would stamp out rapid inflation “until the job is done” despite a dropping inflation rate.While inflation has been lowering, he said officials want to see more progress to convince them that they are truly bringing price increases under control.“We are prepared to raise rates further if appropriate and intend to hold policy at a restrictive level until we are confident that inflation is moving sustainably down toward our objective,” he said.Critics have argued raising interest rates tamper economic growth and the Fed’s strategy so far isn’t working.Q: Is the Federal Reserve correct in considering additional rate hikes?Jamie Moraga, Franklin RevereYES: Additional rate hikes could be warranted if they reduce higher prices for goods and services and get inflation back to the 2 percent goal. The Fed should be careful how much they ...

Wait times to exit Burning Man drop after flooding left tens of thousands stranded in Nevada desert

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:37:09 GMT

BLACK ROCK DESERT, Nev. (AP) — Wait times for tens of thousands of Burning Man partygoers trying to exit the mud-caked northern Nevada desert are beginning to decrease after flooded roads left them stranded there for days.Event organizers said they started to let traffic flow out on the main road around 2 p.m. local time Monday — even as they urged attendees to delay their exit to help ease traffic. About two hours after the mass departure began, organizers estimated a wait time of about five hours.By Tuesday morning, wait times had dropped to between two and three hours, according to the official Burning Man account on the social network X, formerly known as Twitter.The annual gathering, which launched on a San Francisco beach in 1986, attracts nearly 80,000 artists, musicians and activists for a week-long mix of wilderness camping and avant-garde performances.The festival had been closed to vehicles after more than a half-inch (1.3 centimeters) of rain fell Friday, cau...