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Switzerland seeks to host low-budget Olympics  

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:24 GMT

Switzerland wants to host the first Winter Olympics spread across an entire country. It also wants to overcome historic opposition by proposing that the games be the cheapest on record.Winter Games are usually held by a certain region or city, and they can be pricey. The 2018 edition held in Pyeongchang, South Korea, cost about $13 billion. Even back in 2002, Salt Lake City still spent $2.2 billion on the Games.But Switzerland’s sports federations voted unanimously on Friday to approve the local bid, clearing the way for a $1.6 billion proposal for the 2030 Games. Accounting for inflation, that would make it arguably the cheapest Olympics in history — and the most cost-effective since Los Angeles eked out a profit in 1984.The bid marks a shift from governments spending billions on hosting Games as a show of power and urban renewal toward a more sustainable Olympics that’s focused on sport. French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said he wants the Paris 2024 Games to be the cheapest i...

Hamas releases third group of hostages as part of truce, and says it will seek to extend the deal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:24 GMT

By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY (Associated Press)DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas was back on track Sunday as the militants freed 17 more hostages, including 14 Israelis and the first American, in a third exchange under a four-day truce that the U.S. said it hoped would be extended. In turn, Israel released 39 Palestinian prisoners.Most hostages were handed over directly to Israel, waving to a cheering crowd as they arrived at an air force base. Others left through Egypt. Israel’s army said one was airlifted to a hospital, and the director of Soroka Medical Center said Elma Avraham, 84, was in life-threatening condition as “a result of an extended period of time when an elderly woman was not taken care of as needed.”The youngest hostage released was Abigail Edan, a 4-year-old girl and dual Israeli-American citizen whose parents were killed in the Hamas attack that started the war on Oct. 7. “What she endu...

Newfoundland Christmas parade cancelled over ‘firearms situation’ in St. John’s

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:24 GMT

A Christmas parade in St. John’s, N.L., was cancelled moments before getting underway on Sunday due to what police called a firearms situation in the city’s downtown.The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary shared few details about the situation, saying officers responded to a weapons offence that is “believed to be firearms-related.”Krystahh Lawlor, a mom from St. John’s, took her 7-year-old son Elias to the Christmas parade only to find a portion of the downtown area had been shut down by officers who were wearing what she described as “full battle gear.” “It’s kind of sad what’s going on,” she said of the reported weapons offence in an interview conducted over social media. The Downtown St. John’s Business Commission, who organized the parade, said in a social media post Sunday the event would be cancelled and postponed until next weekend.The business commission said the postponement came at the request of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in ...

Turkey fryer explodes inside NC home after the cook falls asleep: police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:24 GMT

BURLINGTON, N.C. (WAVY) -- A North Carolina family is lucky to be alive after a turkey fryer exploded inside their home. According to authorities, a propane tank fueling the fryer exploded at a home in Burlington earlier this week. The explosion was so strong, it blew out the windows in the back of the house. Investigators said the person cooking the turkey fell asleep and left the boiling oil unattended."And that is dangerous," said Burlington Police Chief Daniel Shoffner. Turkey leftovers: How long is too long in the refrigerator? No one was seriously hurt in the explosion, according to authorities.Shoffner said this can happen anywhere since unattended cooking is one of the leading causes of home fires, especially during the holiday season.According to the U.S. Consumer and Product Safety Commission, an average of 1,600 cooking fires happen on Thanksgiving Day -- more than three times the daily average for such incidents."There's more house fires due to unattended cooking, or ...

Woman bags marriage proposal after killing big buck on hunting trip

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:24 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska woman bagged a marriage proposal earlier this month along with a big buck during a recent deer hunting trip.Samantha Camenzind's boyfriend not only gave her the first shot at the deer they had spotted on a trail camera south of Lincoln, but then surprised her by popping the question in the middle of a photo shoot with the prized trophy — a giant buck with 11 tines on one side of its antlers and nine on the other.“Everybody has been saying they would marry him, too, if he let them shoot this big of a deer,” Camenzind, 28, who lives in Omaha, told the Omaha World-Herald. Neighbors help save Virginia woman’s dogs from burning home In three years of dating one of the things the couple bonded over is their shared love of hunting. They process and eat the meat of what they kill.Cole Bures said he didn't have any problem letting Camenzind take the first shot at the buck.“I was just as excited as she was when she got it,” the 32-year-old from Filley, Nebraska...

Texas at No. 7 for 6th consecutive week in AP Top 25, Ohio State falls out of top 5

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — For the sixth consecutive week, Texas is No. 7 in the Associated Press Top 25 rankings.Despite a 57-7 blowout win over Texas Tech to end the Big 12 Conference regular season and send the Longhorns to the conference title game, voters kept the Longhorns in a spot they've been familiar with for almost two months. Ohio State fell out of the unbeaten ranks with a 30-24 loss to Michigan and tumbled four spots to No. 6. Instant Analysis: A blowout before the title game is exactly what the Longhorns needed Georgia remained the No. 1 team with Michigan, Washington, Florida State and Oregon each moving up a spot to occupy the top five. Alabama remained No. 8 while Missouri and Penn State each moved up a spot to round out to the top 10.Oklahoma moved up one spot to No. 12 after beating TCU 69-45 to finish in a second-place tie with Oklahoma State at 7-2 in Big 12 play, but the Cowboys got the nod to face Texas in the title game. By coming back to beat BYU 40-34 in double ove...

30s at night before a warmer and wetter trend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After this morning's cold front, temperatures have been chilly and the wind has made it feel colder. Wind gusts will slowly back off tonight, but it will still be a little breezy for the next few hours.As the wind backs off, temperatures will drop under a partly cloudy nighttime sky. Widespread 30s are expected by Monday morning with parts of the Hill Country flirting with freezing.Monday morning lowsTonight could be the first of two or three nights in the 30s, but Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning's lows will be cloud-cover dependent.Expected morning lows the next few daysI expect highs in the 50s again on Monday under a partly sunny to mostly cloudy sky. We'll see 60s returning Tuesday and highs up near 70 starting Thursday.Highs next few daysA bigger storm system approaches from the south Wednesday night into Thursday bringing a decent chance of heavier rain throughout the day. Models have backed off on rain chances for the Hill Country, but areas east of I-3...

Halfmoon man charged with assault

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:24 GMT

HALFMOON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Halfmoon man was arrested on Sunday following a physical altercation, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Andrew May, 77, was charged with two counts of assault. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On November 26, police responded to a disturbance call at 2:41 a.m. near Halfmoon Circle. The investigation determined that May allegedly struck a woman in the face and head with a metal cup and a metal spoon. The victim, who is reportedly known to May, was transported to Samaritan Hospital to be treated for her injuries. May was taken into custody and arraigned at the Malta Town Court before being released on his own recognizance.

Police: Argument at Hazelwood hotel leads to fatal shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:24 GMT

HAZELWOOD, Mo. – One man was killed and another person was injured in a shooting at a hotel in Hazelwood.The shooting happened just after 10:45 p.m. Saturday at the InTown Suites Extended Stay, located in the 9000 block of Dunn Road.A spokesperson for the Hazelwood Police Department claims officers found a male victim on the hotel floor with a gunshot wound to his leg. The man was taken to a local hospital, but he died. He was 52.Found the second victim about a mile north in the 8200 block of North Lindbergh Boulevard. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to their chest. That person was brought to a hospital, but their condition has not been disclosed.Police claim the two were involved in an argument at the hotel, which led to the shooting.

Broncos 14, Browns 0: Russell Wilson with the 2-yard read-option keeper touchdown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:24 GMT

The Broncos are the hottest team in the NFL with a four-game winning streak. Can they continue their run? Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.Live updatesSecond-quarter updatesBroncos’ offense rolling (2:57 p.m.): Denver has outgained the Browns 139-34. — Ryan McFaddenTouchdown, Broncos (2:55 p.m.): Russ turning back the clock in the red zone with another read option keeper for a 2-yard TD. It’s all coming up Broncos today, friends. — Matt Schubert @DangeRussWilson : FOX pic.twitter.com/rR62V5WO5j— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) November 26, 2023Broncos in 10 games before today: One rushing TD. Broncos in 18:49 today: Two rushing TDs. — Parker GabrielDrive summary: 13 plays for 80 yards en route to the 2-yard touchdown run by Russell Wilson. Broncos 14, Browns 0 with 11:11 to go in the second quarter. — Joe NguyenRead option? (2:52 p.m.): Russell Wilson read option!?!?!The...