7 Best Sweepstakes Casinos for 2023: Top Social Casino Sites to Win Real Cash Prizes

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:12:22 GMT

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Opinion: Give undocumented immigrants the right to vote

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:12:22 GMT

Opinion: Give undocumented immigrants the right to vote Editor’s note: This story is part of the annual Mosaic Journalism Workshop for Bay Area high school students, a two-week intensive course in journalism. Students in the program report and photograph stories under the guidance of professional journalists.Several cities throughout the country have given undocumented residents the right to vote in local elections. This is a right that should also be given to undocumented residents in San Jose, the Bay Area, California and throughout the country.The largest city in America, New York City, already lets them vote. Maryland has done it in several cities, including Takoma Park and Chevy Chase. San Francisco and Chicago allow the undocumented to vote only in school elections.In San Jose, a group of advocates proposed it last year, but after a study session in August, the coalition decided to take a pause from this campaign, and the city council never voted on whether to send the matter to voters. The coalition was made up of several nonprofi...

Woman injured after strong-armed robbery in Piedmont

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:12:22 GMT

Woman injured after strong-armed robbery in Piedmont (KRON) -- A woman was injured after she was robbed by two suspects outside of her Piedmont home on Wednesday, according to the Piedmont Police Department.At 4:58 p.m., the woman parked at her home in the area of Rose and Echo Avenues. Two suspects, who were both wearing masks and hoods, approached her car and broke the window in an attempt to grab her purse, PPD said. 2 people shot, Oakland police search for possible barricaded suspect A struggle ensued between the woman and the suspects over the purse, however the suspects eventually gained control of it and fled the scene in a silver BMW towards Piedmont Avenue. The woman suffered minor injuries from glass cuts as a result of the broken window, police said.According to Piedmont police, the woman believes she was followed home after she left a bank in Oakland prior to the robbery.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-...

Izagirre soloes to victory in lively Tour de France stage as Vingegaard keeps overall lead

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:12:22 GMT

Izagirre soloes to victory in lively Tour de France stage as Vingegaard keeps overall lead BELLEVILLE-EN-BEAUJOLAIS, France (AP) — Ion Izagirre emerged victorious from an absorbing mid-mountain Tour de France stage which started with a flurry of attacks that lasted right to the end on Thursday.The Cofidis rider posted his second career stage win in the 12th stage of cycling’s biggest race. The 169-kilometer (105-mile) stage took riders across the Beaujolais vineyards on a route with two big climbs in the second half of the trek. The first two hours of racing were furious, with several dozen riders getting dropped over the first 25 kilometers.Izagirre attacked from a group of strong and experienced breakaway riders in the final climb — the brutal ascent of the 5.3-kilometer (3.3-mile) Col de la Croix Rosier.Tucked in an aerodynamic position, the Basque rider took all the risks in the downhill, then used his strong time-trial skills to thwart his rivals’ chase after a tremendous 31-kilometer solo effort.Mathieu Burgaudeau was second in the stage, with Matteo Jorgenson...

Men and women to receive equal prize money at cricket’s biggest events

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:12:22 GMT

Men and women to receive equal prize money at cricket’s biggest events DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — Men’s and women’s teams will receive equal prize money at cricket’s biggest tournaments with immediate effect, the sport’s governing body said on Thursday.The decision was taken at the International Cricket Council annual conference, fulfilling well in advance the organization’s commitment to reaching prize money equity in the events it runs by 2030.Greg Barclay, chair of the ICC, heralded the announcement as a “significant moment in the history of our sport.”“Cricket is genuinely a sport for all,” Barclay said, “and this decision from the ICC board reinforces that and enables us to celebrate and value every single player’s contribution to the game equally.”Teams will receive equal prize money for the equivalent finishing position at comparable events, such as the 50-over and Twenty20 World Cups, as well as the same amount for winning a match at those tournaments.___AP cricket: https://apnews.com/hub/cricket and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Carlos Alcaraz revela el secreto para controlar sus nervios en Wimbledon: gritar y sonreír

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:12:22 GMT

Carlos Alcaraz revela el secreto para controlar sus nervios en Wimbledon: gritar y sonreír (CNN) — Los nervios pudieron con él en el Abierto de Francia el mes pasado, pero Carlos Alcaraz parece haber encontrado la manera de relajar su cuerpo y su mente en Wimbledon.El primer cabeza de serie alcanzó este miércoles su primera semifinal en el Grand Slam sobre césped gracias a una victoria por 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 6-4 ante el danés Holger Rune.El punto de inflexión en el reñido encuentro pareció llegar al final de un tenso primer set, cuando Alcaraz rugió de alivio tras imponerse en el tie-break.La bielorrusa Victoria Azarenka dice que “no fue justo” ser abucheada en Wimbledon tras enfrentarse a la ucraniana Elina Svitolina“El primer set fue muy duro para mí. Muchos nervios”, declaró el jugador de 20 años a la prensa tras el partido. “No pude controlarlo en absoluto. Pude ganar el primer set, la clave para darle la vuelta un poco a mis emociones”.“Me ayudó mucho ese grito enorme después del primer set para apagar todos los nervios y em...

Flamengo ends Arturo Vidal’s contract early pending move to Athletico Paranaense

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:12:22 GMT

Flamengo ends Arturo Vidal’s contract early pending move to Athletico Paranaense RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian soccer club Flamengo ended its contract with veteran Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal on Thursday, five months early.Local media report the 36-year-old Vidal will join Athletico Paranaense. Neither Vidal nor the southern Brazil club has commented about that potential move.Vidal arrived at Flamengo as a major signing last year but spent little time on the pitch, though he won the Copa Libertadores and Brazilian Cup in his first season. Flamengo said in a statement its fans were thankful to the former Juventus, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan footballer. He played 21 matches, scored twice and assisted four times for the Rio de Janeiro-based club. Vidal has won two Copa Americas with Chile plus multiple titles in Italy, Germany and Spain. ___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

50 rounds fired into Wheat Ridge apartment unit

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:12:22 GMT

50 rounds fired into Wheat Ridge apartment unit DENVER (KDVR) — Wheat Ridge Police are investigating an early morning shooting that left an apartment complex riddled with bullet holes.Just after 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, around 50 rounds were fired into a unit at an apartment complex in the 10400 block of West 44th Avenue. The apartment is east of Prospect Park.The Wheat Ridge Police Department believes it was a targeted attack, but thankfully the intended victim was not home at the time of the shooting.Dozens of shots fired into a Wheat Ridge apartment complex in what police say was a targeted shooting. (Credit: Wheat Ridge Police DepartmentDozens of shots fired into a Wheat Ridge apartment complex in what police say was a targeted shooting. (Credit: Wheat Ridge Police DepartmentWRPD said no one was injured. No punishment for detective after teenage son uses duty weapon to shoot homes Officers are currently investigating. If the department needs help identifying those involved, the department will reach out to the public at a la...

Hundreds line up for Taylor Swift merch ahead of Denver shows

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:12:22 GMT

Hundreds line up for Taylor Swift merch ahead of Denver shows DENVER (KDVR) — In a little over 24 hours, Taylor Swift will be hitting the stage at Empower Field. But Thursday morning, hundreds of fans have lined up with a different goal in mind – buy merchandise outside the stadium.Swift opened up the line to her merchandise truck to any and all fans at 7 a.m., and hundreds lined the parking lot several hours beforehand. What can you buy for the price of 2 Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets? Many fans told FOX31's Carly Moore they showed up Thursday so that they wouldn't have to worry about getting merch once the show actually starts. To pass the time in line, many Swifties made friendship bracelets. The bracelets have become a symbol during Swift's Eras Tour, where fans trade homemade jewelry with other fans, celebrities, and stadium workers.The trend was inspired by one of Swift's lyrics, "So make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it, you've got no reason to be afraid," lyrics from Swift's song "You're on Your Own Kid."Moore...

American Airlines adds more flight destinations from MIA

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:12:22 GMT

American Airlines adds more flight destinations from MIA American Airlines will be adding more flights at Miami International Airport (MIA) following a tough summer travel season. On Thursday, the airline announced that it will be adding over 100 flights to MIA’s schedule during the winter. “It’s a great idea,” said a traveler. Starting in December, passengers will be able to travel to several destinations from Miami, which include the following:Portland, OregonSacramento, CaliforniaBuffalo, New YorkCedar Rapids, IowaLexington, Kentucky Wichita, KansasWilmington, North CarolinaWith Miami being a travel hub to the Caribbean and South American, American has also added more flights to Liberia, Costa Rica; Cartegena, Colombia and the British Virgin Islands. “Easier, direct, you know what I mean,” said a traveler. “Two hour flight to Costa Rica for a good time. Who is going to say no to that?”The big board at concourse D At MIA will now see 140 daily departures to more than 70 destinations i...