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East play-in field set, Embiid poised to win scoring title

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:56 GMT

The Eastern Conference play-in tournament matchups are set, as are the top four seeds in the Western Conference.Also apparently decided: The NBA’s scoring race.Brooklyn sealed the No. 6 seed in the East on Friday night, which locked Miami into No. 7 and the play-in tournament. The Nets will play Philadelphia in Round 1 of the playoffs — meaning Brooklyn will be up against a soon-to-be two-time scoring champion.Philadelphia center Joel Embiid — he didn’t play in Friday’s overtime win over Atlanta and there’s no need for him to in the 76ers’ regular-season finale on Sunday, either — will almost certainly finish the season averaging 33.1 points.The only player who had a realistic chance entering Friday to catch him was Dallas’ Luka Doncic. But he played sparingly Friday, changed into street clothes at halftime of the Mavericks’ loss to Chicago — one that eliminated Dallas from postseason contention and assured Oklahoma City the No. 10 spot in the play-in tournament. Mavs co...

2 teenagers stabbed inside Walmart in Fairfax Co.

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:56 GMT

Two teenagers, a male and a female, were stabbed in Fairfax County, Virginia, Friday evening after a brawl broke out inside the Hybla Valley Walmart, WTOP’s news partners at 7News reported.Fairfax County police reported to the Walmart located in the 7900 block of the Richmond Highway around 5:40 p.m.More Fairfax County NewsMore Crime NewsThe two teens were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Officials confirmed with WTOP that the teenage boy suffered life-threatening injuries.Officers are on scene of a stabbing in the 7900 block of Richmond Hwy. Two juvenile victims taken to the hospital with wounds to the upper body. One considered life-threatening, one considered non-life threatening. Suspects are in custody. Preliminarily, not a random act. #FCPD pic.twitter.com/FAhYAW0FzZ— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) April 7, 2023According to authorities, the suspects and the victims knew each other and this was not a random case, but further details into the cause...

US women set record for fastest goal, beat Switzerland 9-1

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:56 GMT

BRAMPTON, Ontario (AP) — Abbey Murphy scored at seven seconds for the fastest goal in women’s world hockey championship history and the United States routed Switzerland 9-1 on Friday to improve to 2-0 in Group A play.In the night game, captain Marie-Philip Poulin scored her 100th and 101st goals for Canada in a 5-1 victory over the Czech Republic that kept the Canadians even with the Americans. Finland improved to 2-0 in Group B, beating Germany 3-0.Murphy took the puck off Abby Roque’s opening faceoff victory, sped past two defenders and fired a shot past goalie Saskia Maurer.“For a morning game especially, we answered the bell right away. It was apparent that we were ready to play,” U.S. coach John Wroblewski said. “Our attention to detail and our respect for the game I thought was at the utmost level. It was a fun game to be behind the bench in and I thought we got better today.”Caroline Harvey scored twice for the United States, Roque had a goal and three assists, Murphy a...

Community frustrated over growing trash problem along South Platte River Trail

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:56 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo (KDVR) -- Neighbors are frustrated over a growing trash problem along the South Platte River Trail in Englewood. Dave Baugh said the wind gusts constantly pick up trash from the nearby Waste Management facility. "It’s been going on for years,” Baugh said. “It’s just an unfortunate circumstance that this Waste Management facility is right next to the river, but on windy days a lot of that wind whips up the trash and it ends up right in the river.” This photo was taken on March 31 after the high winds blew tons of trash from the Waste Management facility along the South Platte River Trail. (Courtesy: Dave Baugh)Trash can be seen floating in the South Platte River near Union and Sante Fe Drive. (Courtesy: Dave Baugh)Ellen Chilikas said she rides the trail every week. “There’s always trash here,” Chilikas said. "It’s a constant irritation.” The Waste Management facility borders part of the South Platte Trail near Union Avenue and Sante Fe Drive i...

Editorial: Few EV models eligible for new tax credit

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:56 GMT

If you’re in the market for a new car, wouldn’t you be more likely to buy a climate-friendly electric model if you could save thousands of dollars off the sticker price?That’s the idea behind electric vehicle subsidies authorized as part of the Inflation Reduction Act passed by Congress last year, which are supposed to accelerate the fight against climate change by making zero-emission cars more affordable. But that’s a far cry from what’s likely to happen. Under complicated new rules released by the Treasury Department, only a handful of more than 90 electric car models for sale in the U.S. will be eligible for incentives that allow car buyers to claim a tax credit of up to $7,500.For that you can thank U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin III, D-W.Va. Restrictions on sourcing battery parts and critical minerals were added to the legislation in order to win his support and, at least theoretically, encourage domestic manufacturing and reduce the electric vehicle supply chain’s dependence on China....

Boys wrestling All-Scholastics and All-Stars

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:56 GMT

BOYS WRESTLING ALL-SCHOLASTICSNate Blanchette (Central Catholic)Michael Boulanger (Milford)Thomas Brown (Chelmsford)Jack Callahan (Tewksbury)Brayton Carbone (Shawsheen)Luke Connolly (Northeast/Bishop Fenwick)Miles Darling (Essex Tech/Masconomet)Brock Desmarais (Dracut/Tyngsboro)Matthew Harrold (Haverhill)Rawson Iwanicki (St. John’s Prep)Hampton Kaye-Kuter (Milford)Rafael Knapp (Algonquin)Nathan Leach (Bridgewater-Raynham)Emmett Logan (Lowell)Drew McGourty (Braintree)Yandel Morales (Andover)Brent Nicolosi (Haverhill)Jonah Paulino (Monty Tech)Alex Schaueblin (St. John’s Prep)James Tildsley (Shawsheen)Sidney Tildsley (Shawsheen)Jayden Toppan (Gloucester)Michael Toppan (Gloucester)Joe Tully (Carver)Matthew Walsh (Bedford/Acton-Boxboro) NATE BLANCHETTECENTRAL CATHOLICThe 182-pound junior was taken down just twice all season in going 53-0, winning the Lowell Holidays, Div. 1 North, Div. 1 State, All-State and New England titles. He recently won the NHSCA Nationals in Virg...

Check out these great ideas for April Vacation fun around Boston

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:56 GMT

The dogwoods are starting to bloom all around town. You’ve swapped the winter parka for a light fleece. And friends are talking about their getaway plans. This can only mean one thing: It’s almost time for April vacation.If you aren’t headed anywhere yourself, then watching as others pack swimsuits for the beach or walking shoes for Europe may leave you with a slight case of FOMO. No need for that – not when there are so many cool, glam, and  fun things happening right here in Boston. Jump on a few of these plans — with friends, significant others, family, or on your own — and revel in the joys of April vacay.Hover above the city with your SOThe ultra-chic rooftop restaurant Contessa is hands-down one of the most gorgeous spots overlooking Back Bay, and with its fresh pastas and seafoods (the tonnato crudo is to die for), it’s also one of the city’s most romantic spots. And it’s located in The Newbury (previously The Taj and The Ritz), among Boston’s most storied and stu...

Franks: Crew of the Titanic also used poor judgment

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:56 GMT

This April is the 111th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. That tragedy did not just happen by chance.Arrogant people who boasted that the ship was invincible played a major role. The “best engineers” during those times determined that even if the “unsinkable” ship were to start sinking it would take two or three days before the vessel would fully submerge, thus offering plenty of time to rescue everyone on board.Well, it did sink, and it only took two or three hours, not days. More than 1,500 passengers died.The crew of the Titanic was getting repeated warnings of icebergs ahead. But they were either “asleep” at the wheel or distracted by other events. Maybe they were arresting the ship’s bartender for watering down drinks. Regardless of the reason, they confidently forged ahead at a rapid speed.Like those mariners over one hundred years ago, the United States today is refusing to listen to danger warnings, especially from those who have been saying for most of President Jo...

Lowry: DA Bragg is already losing the case

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:56 GMT

You don’t know what’s in the indictment.That was the line that progressives repeatedly threw at conservatives dubious about Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s case over the last couple of weeks.Well, we’ve seen the unsealed indictment, and we still don’t know the other crime besides falsifying business records that’s being alleged, because Bragg didn’t specify it in a shocking prosecutorial failure and abuse of the process.To review, Donald Trump paid off porn star Stormy Daniels, with whom he had an alleged affair, prior to the 2016 election. Such hush payments may be sleazy, but they aren’t illegal.Still, the reimbursements from the Trump Organization to Trump fixer Michael Cohen, who paid off Daniels, were logged as legal expenses. This was deceptive and potentially a misdemeanor. Dragging a former president through the criminal justice process just to get him on such a minor offense, though, was unappealing even to Bragg.How...

Dear Abby: Man wants out of despicable brother’s will

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:56 GMT

Dear Abby: My older brother is toxic. I want to cut ties with him because he has always criticized, antagonized, marginalized and dismissed me. He has no filters and also criticizes and ridicules my grown children. I’ve had enough.If I were ghosted, I’d want to know why and not be blindsided. But it’s pointless to engage or explain to him. He’s a lifelong bachelor with no children or significant other, so he has me in his will if he goes first. I would be physically ill to inherit his estate — home, car, funds and personal effects. I want nothing from him. Should I notify his attorney and copy my brother that I wish to be removed from his will? — Other Brother in WashingtonDear Other Brother: It would be even more effective if you include in your letter the reasons for your decision.Dear Abby: I have been divorced from “Mildred” for 10 years. I have been with my girlfriend, “Eleanor,” for five years, and we are serious. (Sh...