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Member of Panama’s national soccer team shot and killed in Colon; 2nd in 6 years

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:18:20 GMT

PANAMA CITY (AP) — A member of Panama’s national soccer team was killed when gunmen opened fire on a group of people gathered in the country’s violent port city of Colon. Authorities on Monday announced the arrest of one suspect.Defender Gilberto Hernández, 26, was the second member of the national team killed in Colon in the past six years.Hernández was with friends on Sunday along a street in central Colon when attackers in a taxi opened fire, according to police. Seven other people were wounded in the attack.Colon sits 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of Panama City, where ships enter or exit the Caribbean Sea through the Panama Canal.Panama’s Colon province, with a population of about 300,000, recorded 102 homicides last year, nine fewer than the year before, according to government data. Authorities blame much of the violence on drug trafficking competition.In 2017, midfielder Amílcar Henríquez was shot to death in Colon province. He was a member of Panama’s national ...

MUST-WATCH: Beat you to the bottom

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:18:20 GMT

A high school sex comedy starring one of 2023’s breakout stars has entered the MUST-WATCH this week! But could it race from the bottom to the top spot, or will that go to a live action anime adaptation? Perhaps it’ll go to the latest film starring Denzel? You’ll have to keep reading to find out!The Equalizer 3Where to watch: CinemasFirst up, it’s time for the return of one of Denzel’s deadliest characters!In the Equalizer 3, Robert McCall (played by Denzel Washington from Training Day) is now living in Sicily hope to live a quiet life. But this isn’t the series for living a quiet life. McCall finds himself tangled in a web involving the Sicilian mafia, and he’ll have to get up to his usual bag of tricks to keep the people around him safe. This film also stars Eugenio Mastrandrea (from From Scratch), David Denman (from the Office), and Dakota Fanning (from the First Lady).You can watch this film in cinemas now!One PieceWhere to watch: Netflix...

Covid variant not as contagious or immune evasive than feared

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:18:20 GMT

Medical Watch for September 4, 2023New research offers reassuring results on the latest Covid-19 variant.The new Covid variant nicknamed "Pirola" has more than 30 changes to its spike protein.It's been compared to the changes seen with the original omicron variant, which resulted in some of the highest infections and hospitalizations during the pandemic.Results from separate studies in China and Sweden are easing fears that Pirola could have similar outcomes. Their findings show that Pirola may be less contagious and less immune evasive than feared. That could change as the variant circulates more.Former White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci says he hopes people mask up as covid cases surge again.Fauci said in an interview with CNN, that he's worried Americans won't listen to masking recommendations even if it becomes necessary.Hospitalizations for Covid cases increased 19 percent across the country last week.Counterfeit pills & overdose deathsOverdose deaths reached record ...

'All I Want For Christmas Is You' streams suddenly skyrocket — thanks to Filipinos

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:18:20 GMT

(KRON) — The calendar just hit September, and we are still months away from Christmas. But there's already a large segment of people getting in the holiday mood by streaming one of the season's most recognizable tunes. Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" suddenly racked in over 300,000 streams on Spotify on the first day of the month.Thanks to Filipinos, says the singer herself. Trader Joe’s cashiers have a reputation for flirting. CEO says there’s a good reason The holiday hit received 316,000 Spotify streams on Sept. 1, according to a post by a Mariah Carey fan page reposted by the singer. However, a good amount of streams are coming from the Philippines. "Not yet!!! I'll allow it for my Filipino lambs though," Carey said Saturday in reference to the sudden uptick in streams to begin the month. "I don't make the rules!"According to Spotify Charts, "All I Want for Christmas Is You" was streamed 112,040 times in the Philippines on Sept. 1 — the 82nd most-streamed song...

Ohio's 'offensive' national forest name may change

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:18:20 GMT

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- The Wayne National Forest in Ohio could soon have a new name.Members of the American Indian Tribes and the local community are requesting the U.S. Forest Service change the name of Wayne National Forest, located in southeastern Ohio. According to the Forest Service, the name comes from General Anthony Wayne. He is said to have led a "violent campaign" against the indigenous community in Ohio.The forest is expected to be renamed Buckeye National Forest."Our intention is to listen to Tribal Nations and community members, and take the actions needed to better serve them," said Forest Supervisor Lee Stewart. "The new name embraces the forest’s identity as Ohio’s only national forest and the welcoming, inclusive nature of the people of Ohio."Ohio National Forest and Koteewa National Forest are also under consideration as potential new names for the forest. The public is able to make a comment and share feedback through Tuesday, Sept. 5. If you would like to share y...

NHC tracking tropical wave with 70% chance of development

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:18:20 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical wave with a 70 percent chance of development in the Atlantic.The NHC said showers and thunderstorms continued to show signs of organization located several hundred miles southwest of Cape Verde on Monday.The system is expected to become a tropical depression in two or three days. Later this week, the system is likely to continue to strengthen as it moves westward to west-northwestward at 15 to 20 mph over the central and western portions of the tropical Atlantic. The system has a 70 percent chance of formation over the next two days and a 90 percent chance of formation over the next seven days.Most models show it strengthening into a hurricane as it moves toward the Caribbean islands in the 10- to 14-day timeline. If it were to be upgraded to a named storm, the next on the list for this year is Lee. Meteorologists are also tracking a tropical wave that is forecast to move off the African coast in a couple of d...

Child drowns in Hutto pool Sunday, police say

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:18:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A child drowned at a neighborhood's pool in Hutto Sunday, according to a city of Hutto spokesperson.It happened at a pool off Great Western Drive. The only pool in that area, according to Google Maps' satellite view, is associated with a neighborhood called the Park at Brushy Creek. The address of The Park at Brushy Creek matches the area of the pool, according to its website. Photos there also show a pool as an amenity. KXAN has reached out to the neighborhood for comment and will update this story when we receive a response.Hutto police are investigating what the city called a "tragic situation," but the city could not provide more information Monday on when exactly it happened, the circumstances surrounding it or the age of the child.A real estate listing for a nearby home shows a photo of a pool with a sign out front that says "Warning: No lifeguards on duty. Children not allowed to use pool without adult supervision." The listing was last updated May 31. That sa...

Disc golf tournament returning to Montgomery County

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:18:20 GMT

CHARLESTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The annual "Blues at Burbine" disc golf tournament is returning to Montgomery County for its third year. The tournament is set for October 28 at the Burbine Memorial Forest Disc Golf Course in Charleston. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Visit Montgomery County is sponsoring the tournament alongside DiscCap, a local nonprofit organization that supports the sport’s growth in the Capital District. This year's event will feature 72 competitors of all skill levels.“Disc golf has captured people of all ages across our community, the state, and the nation, and in just a few short years the Burbine Forest Disc Golf Course has become iconic," said Montgomery County Executive Matthew Ossenfort. "The course is absolutely an asset that’s attracting people from across the northeast and beyond to Montgomery County." Troy Music Hall lunchtime music lineup announced The Burbine Forest Disc Golf Course is a two-mile-long 1...

Alleged fugitive charged with arson in Washington County

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:18:20 GMT

SWANTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- On Wednesday, officers from the Whitehall Police Department traveled to the Northwest State Correctional Facility where Garrett T. Given Sr., 42, was being held as a fugitive from justice. Given was being held on an arrest warrant issued by the Washington County Court. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Police say Given was connected to a vehicle fire on March 10, 2023. Given waived the extradition process and agreed to return to Washington County. He was charged with arson in the third degree, criminal mischief in the second degree, insurance fraud in the third degree, and conspiracy in the fourth degree.Given was arraigned in Washington County Court and released on his recognizance to appear in County Court.

We Came As Romans to perform at Empire Live

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:18:20 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Empire Live announced they will be hosting a performance by metalcore band We Came As Romans. The concert is scheduled for October 24 at 7 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The show is a stop on the band's "Darkbloom II" tour. The group will be joined for the performance by special guests Emmure, Bodysnatcher and Archetypes Collide. We Came As Romans is also offering a giveaway of an ESP electric guitar, as well as a meet and greet to one lucky winner who provides proof of purchase of a ticket. The giveaway can be entered by visiting the band's website, and the winner will be announced on October 10. Heavy metal band Avatar to perform at Empire Live Empire Live is located at 93 North Pearl Street. You can buy We Came As Romans tickets through the Ticketmaster website.