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As Poland’s new parliament meets, the president wants the outgoing PM to try to form a government

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:34:42 GMT

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki offered his conservative government’s resignation on Monday as required as the newly elected parliament met for the first time in a protracted transition of power following last month’s election.The lower chamber, or Sejm, in its first vote overwhelmingly chose centrist Szymon Holownia, an opponent of Morawiecki, as its speaker.An alliance of pro-European Union parties vowing to restore democratic standards won a strong parliamentary majority in the Oct. 15 election and is expected to take power. Its candidate for prime minister is Donald Tusk, the centrist and pro-EU former prime minister.But the alliance will have to wait, perhaps for weeks. Conservative President Andrzej Duda, who is allied with Morawiecki’s right-wing Law and Justice party, is asking Morawiecki to try to build another government and will reappoint him as a prime minister candidate on Monday evening.Morawiecki in an address to parliament e...

Brady Hoke to retire as San Diego State coach at end of the season after 6 years with the school

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:34:42 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State coach Brady Hoke announced Monday he will retire from leading the Aztecs after this season, having guided the program for six years over two stints that included three bowl appearances.Hoke, 65, is 39-31 (.557) at San Diego State, but just 3-7 this year. He is in the fourth season of his second term as Aztecs head coach.“I am proud of what we accomplished at San Diego State,” Hoke said. “I am grateful to all the great student-athletes I’ve had the chance to work with, molding them into men, husbands, fathers and pillars in the community. I will always cherish my time leading this program.”Hoke went 13-12, turning around a long struggling San Diego State program in 2009-10 before becoming head coach at Michigan.He went 31-21 in four years with the Wolverines. He was fired during the 2012 season.Hoke returned to San Diego State first as an assistant in 2019 under Rocky Long, then was promoted to head coach again in 2020. He led the Aztecs to a school r...

US midfielder Johnny Cardoso to miss both matches against Trinidad because of ankle injury

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:34:42 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Midfielder Johnny Cardoso will miss the United States’ matches with Trinidad and Tobago that will determine a berth in next year’s Copa América and the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals.Cardoso has an injured right ankle and did not travel to Austin, Texas, from Brazil, where he plays for Internacional. The 22-year-old from Denville, New Jersey, has made nine international appearances. He will not be replaced on the roster, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Monday.The U.S. already was missing wingers Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah, and captain Tyler Adams because of injuries.The Americans host Trinidad on Thursday and play at the Soca Warriors on Nov. 20.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/SoccerSource

“The Marvels” tiene dificultades en taquilla en su fin de semana de estreno

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:34:42 GMT

(CNN) — “The Marvels” terminó en el número 1 de la taquilla en su fin de semana de estreno, pero recaudó solo US$ 47 millones en ventas en Estados Unidos, según las estimaciones del estudio este domingo.Según datos de Comscore, el más reciente proyecto de Marvel es también el de menor rendimiento del estudio. Quedó por debajo de “The Incredible Hulk”, de 2008, la anterior película que ostentaba el récord, que se estrenó con algo más de US$ 55 millones.Sin embargo, el Universo Cinematográfico Marvel (MCU, por sus siglas en inglés) todavía estaba afianzándose a finales de esa década y, desde entonces, los proyectos de Marvel han amasado una sólida base de seguidores y han cosechado cifras históricas en taquilla. De hecho, “The Marvels” es apenas la tercera película de Marvel en hacer menos de US$ 60 millones durante su fin de semana de apertura, y la primera desde que “Ant-Man” se estrenó con US$ 57 millones en 2015.“Marvel h...

Los Angeles drivers urged to take public transport after massive fire closes interstate

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:34:42 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles drivers, warned of potentially terrible traffic snarls, headed into the Monday morning commute following a raging fire over the weekend that closed a major elevated interstate near downtown.Many commuters appeared to have heeded warnings. TV news helicopter views generally showed less traffic than normal on the freeways encircling downtown.“In looking at the traffic data earlier this morning, I am somewhat pleased to say that the congestion was a little bit lighter than normal,” said Rafael Molina, deputy district director for the division of traffic at the California Department of Transportation. “However, please — if you don’t need to be in downtown Los Angeles — please avoid those trips.”Cellphones blasted a predawn reminder for residents to plan alternate commuting routes and to expect significant delays due to the fire’s impact on Interstate 10.Hazardous materials teams were clearing burned material from underneath the elevated freeway...

A terminally ill baby at the center of a legal battle in Britain and Italy has died

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:34:42 GMT

LONDON (AP) — A terminally ill baby at the center of a legal battle involving her parents, British health officials and the Italian government has died, a group supporting her family said Monday,Christian Concern said Indi Gregory died in a hospice on Monday morning after her life support was withdrawn on Sunday.The 8-month-old baby had suffered brain damage as the result of a rare condition known as mitochondrial disease.Her doctors said her life support should be removed to allow her to die at a hospital or hospice. Her parents, Dean Gregory and Claire Staniforth, fought to continue life support in hopes that experimental treatments might prolong her life. The Italian government had sought permission for her to be treated at Bambino Gesu Children’s Hospital in Rome and even granted the baby Italian citizenship.Doctors argued that Indi had no awareness of her surroundings and was suffering and should be allowed to die peacefully. Repeated legal attempts, backed by Christian Concern...

ESPN: Michael Malone extends contract, will be among highest paid coaches

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:34:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone has agreed to a contract extension that will make him one of the NBA's highest-paid coaches, according to ESPN. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news on X on Monday morning. It has not been confirmed how long Malone's contract will be or how much it is worth, but ESPN said it will make him one of the highest-paid coaches. The Nuggets can help you propose during a game: Here’s how much it costs According to Bleacher Report, the coaches who are paid the most are:Monty Williams, Detroit: $13.1 million Gregg Popovich, San Antonio Spurs: $13 million Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors: $9.5 million Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat: $8.5 millionMalone will be paid somewhere among these coaches. Malone's extension and pay raise comes after the Nuggets' historic championship win this past summer. The Nuggets won for the first time in franchise history after defeating the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Photos: Denve...

Do you need to cook a turkey longer in Colorado?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:34:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The altitude in Colorado doesn't just affect your skin, hydration and breathing, it can also mess up your Thanksgiving dinner if you're not careful.According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, cooking at a higher altitude may affect the time, temperature and recipe of your dish.The air is drier in any place higher than 2,500 feet in altitude. This means that moisture will evaporate quickly, and it will take longer to cook your turkey. This is because the atmospheric pressure is decreased, which also makes the boiling point of water decrease. To compensate, cooking time has to increase. When it comes to meat, like turkey, you want to continue to use the same oven temperature and time recommended for sea-level cookers, but the key is to keep an eye on the internal temperature with a food thermometer.To prevent your turkey from becoming overcooked and dry, aim for a recommended internal temperature of 165 degrees. Prepare for Thanksgiving with these Denver-area tu...

Small plane overshoots runway during emergency landing near Dallas before crashing into car

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:34:42 GMT

MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A small plane overshot the runway while landing at a Texas airport over the weekend and struck a car driving along a nearby road, injuring one person, authorities said.Video shows the propeller plane smash through a fence during an emergency landing in the Dallas suburb of McKinney on Saturday. It then bounced and skidded onto the road, losing a wheel and colliding with a silver sedan that was driving perpendicular to the single-engine plane’s path.“I saw the airplane coming down the runway quickly I knew that he wasn’t gonna have time to stop,” said Jack Schneider, a bystander who recorded footage of the crash on his phone. “It was clearly going too fast, the tires were smoking.”Following the afternoon crash, medics evaluated both people in the plane and took the car’s driver to the hospital with minor injuries, according to a statement from the McKinney Fire Department.The flight originated in Midland, a Texas oilpatch city 330 miles (531 k...

iMOONZZ children’s nightgowns recalled after posing burn hazard

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:34:42 GMT

Over 13,000 children’s nightgowns from iMOONZZ, sold on Amazon, are under recall due to a burn hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reveals these nightgowns fall short of flammability standards for children’s sleepwear.While no injuries have been reported, consumers are urged to immediately cease using the nightgowns and seek a full refund.