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Is 'David' porn? See for yourself, Italians ask Fla. parents

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:38:31 GMT

ROME (AP) — The Florence museum housing Michelangelo’s Renaissance masterpiece the “David” invited parents and students from a Florida charter school to visit after complaints about a lesson featuring the statue forced the principal to resign.Florence Mayor Dario Nardella also tweeted an invitation for the principal to visit so he can personally honor her. Confusing art with pornography was “ridiculous,” Nardella said. The incredulous Italian response highlights how the U.S. culture wars are often perceived in Europe, where despite a rise in right-wing sentiment and governance, the Renaissance and its masterpieces, even its naked ones, are generally free of controversy.But the board of the Tallahassee Classical School pressured Principal Hope Carrasquilla to resign last week after an image of the “David” was show to a sixth-grade art class. The school has a policy requiring parents to be notified in advance about “controversial” topics being taught. Carrasquilla believes the board t...

The largest source of stolen guns? Parked cars.

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:38:31 GMT

By Richard Fausset, The New York TimesNASHVILLE, Tenn. — On a Sunday in January 2022, a Glock 9 mm pistol, serial number AFDN559, disappeared from a Dodge Charger parked near a midtown Nashville bank after someone smashed in the rear driver’s side window.Ten months later, Nashville police officers arrested three teenagers suspected in a series of shootings and discovered a cache of weapons in a nearby apartment. Among them was AFDN559. Forensic analysts would later tie the Glock to three shootings, including an attack in August that wounded four youths and another that wounded a 17-year-old girl in September.In a country awash with guns, with more firearms than people, the parked car — or in many cases, the parked pickup truck — has become a new flashpoint in the debates over how and whether to regulate gun safety.There is little question about the scope of the problem. A report issued in May by the gun control group Everytown for Gun Safety analyzed FBI crime data in 271 U.S....

TSA confirms stance on peanut butter travel restrictions

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:38:31 GMT

(WHNT) — Peanut butter is available in a variety of textures and viscosities, from thick to runny and crunchy to smooth. But as far as the Transportation Security Administration is concerned, all of them are liquids — and the news is driving at least a few people nuts.Following a recently-viral social media post in which the TSA confirmed its stance on peanut butter, the internet is once again taking sides to defend, or argue, their own positions on the subject. The top barbecue joint in every state, according to Yelp Despite the debate, the TSA continues to remain firm in its opinion that the agency "considers your PB a liquid."They categorize it as such, according to the TSA, because like a liquid, peanut butter "has no definite shape and takes a shape dictated by its container." The TSA has also previously pointed to its "general definition" for the liquid rule, which suggests that if a passenger can "spill it, spread it, spray it, pump it or pour it, then the carry-on quantit...

SF Giants update: Piscotty talks spring, catching spots finalized, Cobb’s status, and two outfielders to start year on IL

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:38:31 GMT

OAKLAND – Stephen Piscotty was back at the Coliseum on Sunday, returning to the facility where he spent close to five full seasons as a member of the Oakland A’s.The next stop for Piscotty will be Sacramento, as the Pleasanton native was assigned the San Francisco Giants’ Triple-A affiliate Saturday as the organization continued to reduce its big league roster in advance of Thursday’s Opening Day in New York.Piscotty, though, still showed he can play, and could be someone the Giants call on if more injuries crop up or other changes are made this season.“I’m grateful for the opportunity,” Piscotty said. “I gave it my all to make this team and I feel really good about that. Just because it didn’t happen doesn’t mean I’m going to stop. I’m just going to keep trucking and see what happens.“But I felt really good about giving myself a shot.”Piscotty played 403 games for the A’s from 2018 to Aug. 16 of last season when he was released. At that time, Piscotty ...

Wildcat Canyon Road closed after storm-related slides

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:38:31 GMT

(KRON) -- Wildcat Canyon Road is closed in unincorporated Orinda after storm-related slides damaged the roadway, according to Contra Costa County Public Works. Shots fired as deputies respond to barricaded suspect in Gilroy The closure begins at San Pablo Dam Road and ends at Inspiration Point. Drivers are asked to take alternate routes in order to avoid the area. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW A photo shared by Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia shows the road's asphalt lifted and cracked after the slide. Part of the roadway also appears to have slid down the side of the hill.

Remaining Free Agents

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:38:31 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The 21 remaining free agents:AMERICAN LEAGUEBALTIMORE (1) — Robinson Chirinos, c.HOUSTON (1) — Jason Castro, c.LOS ANGELES (2) — Archie Bradley, rhp; Kurt Suzuki, c.MINNESOTA (3) — Chris Archer, rhp; Gary Sánchez, c; Miguel Sanó, 1b.NEW YORK (1) — Zack Britton, lhp.OAKLAND (2) — Chad Pinder, of; Stephen Vogt, c.TORONTO (1) — David Phelps, rhp.___NATIONAL LEAGUEATLANTA (1) — Darren O’Day, rhp.CINCINNATI (1) — Mike Minor, lhp.COLORADO (1) — Scott Oberg, rhp.LOS ANGELES (1) — David Price, lhp.MILWAUKEE (1) — Josh Lindblom, rhp.PHILADELPHIA (1) — Corey Knebel, rhp.SAN FRANCISCO (1) — José Álvarez, lhp.WASHINGTON (3) — Steve Cishek, rhp; Will Harris, rhp; Anibal Sánchez, rhp.Source

Andreescu, Paul advance to 4th round at Miami Open

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:38:31 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Bianca Andreescu of Canada — the 2019 U.S. Open champion — beat 2020 Wimbledon winner Sofia Kenin of the United States 6-4, 6-4 in the third round of the Miami Open on Sunday.Andreescu advanced to the fourth round of the Miami Open for the third time. She had seven aces to Kenin’s one and double-faulted only once as she won the third straight matchup between the one-time Grand Slam champions. Andreescu converted all three break opportunities she had.In other matches Sunday, world No. 9 Belinda Bencic of Switzerland, the gold medalist at the Tokyo Olympics, outlasted Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia 7-6 (8), 6-3; Marketa Vondrousova ousted Karolina Pliskova 6-1, 6-2 in an all-Czech matchup; Sorana Cirstea of Romania beat Karolína Muchová of the Czech Republic 7-5, 6-1; and Varvara Gracheva of Russia defeated Magdalena Frech of Poland 6-1, 6-2.On the men’s side, Americans Tommy Paul and No. 10 Taylor Fritz advanced in straight sets.Paul beat Aleja...

Young pulls a stunner over McIlroy, Burns beats Scheffler

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:38:31 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Cameron Young saved his biggest shots for the end Sunday in a stunning turnaround to knock out Rory McIlroy. Then it was Sam Burns getting a surprise win of his own to eliminate close friend and defending champion Scottie Scheffler.The final edition of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play didn’t lack for entertainment.It was the first time in the 24-year history that both semifinal matches went extra holes. Right when Austin Country Club was poise for a dream title bout between two of the top players in the world, Young and Burns had the final say.McIlroy and Scheffler both had a clear advantage in overtime. For McIlroy, he missed a birdie putt from 9 feet on the first extra hole. Scheffler needed a 4-foot birdie putt to win on the second extra hole. He missed, and Burns beat him with a birdie on the next hole.McIlroy never trailed on the back nine and was 2 up with three holes to play. But he tugged his tee shot into a bunker on the par-5 16th, which kept...

LeBron James returns but doesn’t start after month’s absence

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:38:31 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday after a monthlong injury absence but was held out of the starting lineup.The Lakers declared James available for their game against the Chicago Bulls after a pregame workout. The NBA’s career scoring leader hasn’t played since Feb. 26, when he complained of right foot soreness after a win at Dallas.James has played in a game as a reserve just once previously in his 20-year NBA career, doing it with Cleveland on Dec. 11, 2007.The 38-year-old James is averaging 29.5 points, 8.4 rebounds and 6.9 assists in his fifth season with the Lakers. He surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s top scorer on Feb. 7, but has played in just three games since that historic night.James missed 13 games, but the Lakers went 8-5 in his absence and even reached .500 for the first time this season in their most recent game. Los Angeles has won three straight heading into the finale of its five-game homestand ag...

What are Medina Alerts, and when are they issued?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:38:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) - Medina Alerts in Colorado aren't issued as often as many might believe.A representative with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation said Sunday that, on average, the organization issues five to 10 alerts each year statewide. “You won't see a Medina Alert in every single hit-and-run case out there, even if it is covered in the media," Audrey Simkins, an Investigate Analyst with CBI said. She said law enforcement agencies will reach out to CBI to have the alert issued if they believe the public can help find the car or driver involved. Denver hit-and-runs on the rise “[To qualify for a Medina Alert], there has to be serious bodily injury, harm or death to the person involved in the accident and there needs to be information that an alert will be of assistance,” Simkins said. Some of the information to help in the alert she said includes a picture of the car, a license plate number or a portion of the plate. She said other good details to share if the vehicle has some ...