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Wildfire in Greece triggers explosions at ammunition depot and relocation of fighter jets

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:21:42 GMT

RHODES, Greece (AP) — A wildfire whipped on by strong winds triggered a series of massive explosions Thursday at an air force ammunition depot in central Greece, and F-16 fighter jets were being moved from a nearby air base as a precaution while firefighters worked to tame multiple blazes in the country.The Greek air force said the military base was not under an immediate threat. The depot was evacuated before the explosions, and no injuries were reported, although continued blasts prevented firefighting teams from approaching the site.Fires have raged across parts of Greece during three successive Mediterranean heat waves in the past two weeks, leaving five people dead, including two firefighting pilots, and triggering a huge weekend evacuation of tourists on the island of Rhodes.The fire in the Volos area of central Greece’s Magnissia region reached the ammunition storage facility about 6 kilometers (4 miles) north of the major military air base in Nea Anchialos. Local media...

One thing the pope won’t be able to ignore in Portugal is a legacy of clergy sex abuse

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:21:42 GMT

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — When a panel of experts read aloud some of the harrowing accounts they had collected from recently discovered victims of child sex abuse in the Portuguese Catholic Church, the country’s senior bishops squirmed in the auditorium’s front-row seats.During a live television broadcast, the experts reported in February that at least 4,815 boys and girls had been abused since 1950, most aged 10-14. Before the stunning findings, senior Portuguese church officials had maintained there had been only a handful of cases of clergy sex abuse. They lost even more credibility with a response so clumsy and hesitant that victims were inspired to form Portugal’s first survivor advocacy group to press for compensation.Pope Francis will wade into the quagmire of Portugal’s reckoning with its legacy of clergy abuse and cover-up when he arrives in Lisbon next Wednesday to participate in World Youth Day, the international Catholic youth rally. While there is no mention o...

Jaguars LT Cam Robinson embraces temporary backup role while preparing for 4-game suspension

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:21:42 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson is a backup for the first time in six years. The reduced role isn’t something he wanted, but he’s embracing it.“It’s honestly not terrible,” Robinson quipped.The NFL suspended Robinson last month for the first four games of the regular season for violating league policy on performance-enhancing drugs. Robinson spoke publicly about the punishment for the first time after practice Thursday, saying he unwittingly ingested a banned substance after tearing a ligament in his right knee in December.“I hadn’t even started rehabbing yet,” he said. “I was still on crutches. I take full responsibility for it. I just got to be more careful and be more cautious about what I’m putting into my system.”Robinson first learned about the failed drug test in January, but the appeals process took more than five months before he learned the ultimate outcome.“It was a long time coming, really, really nerve-wracking,” he said. “Probabl...

Publishers Weekly Best-Selling Books

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:21:42 GMT

HARDCOVER FICTION1. “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros (Red Tower)2. “The Collector by Daniel Silva (Harper)3. “A Soul of Ash and Blood” by Jennifr L. Armentrout (Blue Box)4. “Happy Place” by Emily Henry (Berkley)5. “Obsessed” by Patterson/Born (Little, Brown)6. “The Covenant of Water” by Abraham Verghese (Grove)7. “The Five-Star Weekend” by Elin Hilderbrand (Little, Brown)8. “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver (Harper) 9. “Crook Manifesto” by Colson Whitehead (Doubleday) 10. “After Death” by Dean Koontz (Thomas & Mercer) 11. “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano (Dial)12. “The Only One Left” by Riley Sager (Dutton)13. “Palazzo” by Danielle Steel (Delacorte)14. “Cross Down” by Patterson/DuBois (Little, Brown)15. “Yellowface” by R.F. Kuang (William Morrow)_____HARDCOVER NON-FICTION1. “Beyond the Story” by BTS (Flatiron)2. “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – (Piggyback)3. “Outlive” by Peter Attia (Harmony)4. “You Will Own Nothing” by Carol Roth (Broadside)5. “Dark F...

Prince Harry loses part of lawsuit but will get his day in court against The Sun publisher

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:21:42 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry ’s lawsuit accusing the publisher of The Sun tabloid of unlawfully snooping on him can go to trial, but not on allegations of phone hacking, a High Court judge ruled Thursday.The case also cannot deal with a claim that newspaper executives made a secret settlement pact with the royal family, the judge ruled.The Duke of Sussex alleged the publisher of The Sun and the now-defunct News Of The World hacked his phone, employed investigators and used deception to unlawfully gather information on him dating back two decades.News Group Newspapers (NGN), which is owned by Rupert Murdoch, argued that the suit should be thrown out because the claims were brought after the six-year limitation to do so expired.Justice Timothy Fancourt said Harry was well enough aware of a phone hacking scandal that roiled Britain more than a decade ago that he could have brought his own case sooner. But the younger son of King Charles III can proceed on allegations about other unlawful...

Cornerback Jalen Ramsey appears to injure leg during Dolphins practice

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:21:42 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cornerback Jalen Ramsey was carted off with an apparent leg injury at the end of Thursday’s Miami Dolphins practice. Ramsey was matched up against receiver Tyreek Hill during an 11-on-11 drill when the injury happened. He went down grabbing at his left knee and was attended to by trainers. Ramsey was helped up but didn’t appear to put any weight on the leg before he was carted off the field as Miami’s second full-team practice of training camp closed.“Everybody’s worried about him,” said safety Jevon Holland, “but we’re not really sure what’s wrong. … He’ll be alright.”The Dolphins acquired the All-Pro cornerback Ramsey in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams in March.Ramsey, a six-time Pro Bowl selection, had 77 tackles and four interceptions during the Rams’ Super Bowl-winning 2021 season. Last season, he had a career-high 88 tackles and four interceptions.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://tw...

Mike Shanahan, Randy Gradishar advance in Hall of Fame consideration

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:21:42 GMT

Versatile running back Roger Craig, and two-time Super Bowl-winning coaches Tom Coughlin and Mike Shanahan advanced to the next stage of consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.The selection committees cut down the list of candidates from 31 seniors and 29 coaches and contributors to 12 in each category in results announced Thursday. Leaving the Pac-12? AP source says Big 12 has voted to let Buffs in The 12-person committees for each group will meet next month to pick up to three senior candidates among players who last played no later 1998, and one coach and contributor. The finalists will be part of the Hall's class of 2024 if they are supported by at least 80% of voters next January.Craig was a key part of San Francisco's dynasty in the 1980s with his ability as a physical runner and as a receiver out of the backfield. Craig was the first player ever to have 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season in 1985, and led the NFL with 2,036 yards from s...

After 4 months, Mount Lincoln and Mount Democrat reopen Friday 

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:21:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Two popular 14ers that are part of the DeCaLiBron loop reopen Friday after they were closed in March because of landowner liability concerns.Starting July 28, hikers can reach Mount Lincoln and Mount Democrat and can gain access to Mount Cameron after signing an electrotonic landowner's liability waiver, according to a coalition that advocates for updates to the Colorado Recreational Use Statute."While we celebrate today's opening, it's a temporary solution to a larger issue. We must continue working to strengthen the protections in the Colorado Recreational Use Statute, to protect free access to outdoor recreation," said Anneliese Steel, chair of the Fix CRUS Coalition.The Colorado Recreational Use Statute aims to incentivize landowners to open their lands for public recreational access, according to the coalition. Landowner John Reiber closed public access to the three 14ers after a bill to protect landowners from liability failed. Workers vote to form Colorado’...

Stay safe, Jeffco sexual predator still at large

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:21:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The sexual predator targeting female hikers on Jefferson County trails is still on the loose. The Denver Police Department shared a few safety tips from its women’s self-defense class. Girl allegedly kidnapped in Aurora found safe These tips include general self-awareness practices that can be used in public or on a hike. These are basic guidelines to follow when you can, although it's not always possible. 1. Be aware of your surroundingsPay attention to where you're going. Cell phones and headphones may distract you from people approaching you. When it comes to other people, trust your gut. If something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't, said the Denver Police Department 2. Watch where you walkTry to avoid dark areas and deserted shortcuts. If you can, walk, exercise and park in populated, well-lit areas. While this isn't always possible when you're out in public or on a hike, it's a practice to keep in mind.3. Travel in numbersTraveling in numbers is an...

Supreme Court clears way for Mountain Valley Pipeline construction to proceed

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:21:42 GMT

(CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for construction of the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline to proceed, granting an emergency request from backers of the project that has the support of Congress and the Biden administration.The justices agreed to lift lower court orders that froze construction of the project while legal challenges play out.The Supreme Court’s order is a victory for West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a conservative Democrat who has championed the project and pushed for it during debt ceiling negotiations in June.In the brief order, the court offered no extensive reasoning and no dissents were noted.The order came as the White House announced new actions to combat climate-fueled extreme heat, which has been baking cities in the Southwest for weeks before moving Northeast on Thursday.Despite climate activists urging the Biden administration to stop approving fossil fuel projects like the Mountain Valley Pipeline, White House of...