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Deaths and tragedy from the 1973 Indy 500 opened the door for safety evolution in racing

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:28 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Johnny Rutherford and Gordon Johncock delivered spectacular results at the 1973 Indianapolis 500 that were overshadowed by perhaps the worst month in the history of the storied race.Rutherford won the pole with a record-breaking, four-lap average speed of 198.413 mph and Johncock wound up with the first of his two Indy wins, but it was a grim across the rest of Gasoline Alley.Art Pollard was killed in a pole day crash. David Savage died from injuries sustained in a terrifying race-day crash. In the chaos after Savage’s wreck, pit-sign board holder Armando Teran was fatally struck by a safety truck. And roughly a dozen spectators were burned when Salt Walther’s fuel tanks ruptured as his spinning car destroyed part of the catch fence.“I don’t know what the rest of the guys thought, but I thought, ‘Let’s just get this damn thing over, you know, this has not been good,’” Rutherford recalled. “That was the way the business was. You know,...

¿Cuánto dinero deberías tener para pertenecer al 1 % más rico de estos países del mundo?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:28 GMT

(CNN Español) — El Reporte Anual de Riqueza de la empresa británica Knight Frank, una consultora británica de bienes raíces, revela el patrimonio necesario que hay que tener para formar parte del exclusivo 1% más rico en 25 países y o territorios.Los datos reflejan que Mónaco encabeza la lista con la población más densa de individuos superricos. Para figurar entre el 1% de las personas más ricas del principado, se necesita un patrimonio neto de US $12,4 millones.En segundo lugar, le sigue Suiza con una gran distancia, pues en el país se necesitan US$ 6,6 millones  (casi la mitad de lo que se requiere en Mónaco) para formar parte del 1% más rico.Australia ocupa el tercer lugar, con US$ 5,5 millones; seguida de Nueva Zelandia, con US$ 5,2 millones; Estados Unidos, con unos US$ 5,1 millones, e Irlanda con US$ 4,3 millones.La fortuna del Canelo Álvarez: cuánto gana por peleas, patrocinios, bienes raíces y másEl informe de Knight Frank muestra a tres países del continente europeo con una...

Messi en el PSG vs. Racing de Estrasburgo: a qué hora y cómo ver por TV e internet

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:28 GMT

(CNN Español) — La Ligue 1 de Francia se encuentra en su recta final. Solamente quedan dos partidos por jugar y, a diferencia de otras temporadas, aún no hay campeón a estas alturas, pero el PSG ya se perfila como el gran ganador.El PSG, del argentino Lionel Messi y del francés Kylian Mbappé, se encuentra actualmente en el primer lugar de la liga con 84 puntos. Su más cercano perseguidor es el Lens con 78 unidades, seis puntos abajo del líder (los que quedan disponibles en el torneo).¿Puede llegar Lionel Messi al FC Barcelona? Mira lo que dijo Joan LaportaLas matemáticas son las únicas que mantienen con posibilidades de campeonato al Lens, pues prácticamente requiere de un milagro deportivo para coronarse: necesita golear por siete y ocho anotaciones en sus dos partidos restantes y que el PSG pierda sus dos respectivos encuentros por un gol.Luce como una misión imposible. El PSG simplemente necesita empatar este sábado en su partido de jornada 37 contra el Racing de Estrasburg...

Miami Police search for 16-year-old girl reported missing from Little Haiti

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:28 GMT

The City of Miami Police Department Special Victims Unit is asking for the public’s help in finding a 16-year-old girl reported to be missing from the Little Haiti area. According to officials, Benstina Samedi was last seen on Friday wearing a black bonnet, a black sweater with a diamond on the front and gray leggings. She stands at 4 feet, 11 inches tall, weighs about 145 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on Samedi’s whereabouts is urged to contact the City of Miami Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit at 305-603-6300 or 305-579-6111.

College basketball national champions make their celebratory White House trips

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:28 GMT

(CNN) — The 2023 NCAA men’s and women’s basketball champions made their celebratory trips to the White House on Friday as President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden congratulated both teams on their seasons.The women’s basketball champion Louisiana State University Tigers were first to be honored, as the Bidens lauded their accomplishments and the example they set.“You didn’t just play basketball, you didn’t just make history, you showed us – girls and boys, women and men – what it means to be a champion. You gave us hope and joy, a way to find that fire in ourselves. And most of all, the chance to see you soar. Thank you for giving us those gifts,” the first lady said.Vice President Kamala Harris also spoke during the celebration ceremony, congratulating the Tigers on their first ever championship and applauding them for their inspiring example.“Throughout your record-breaking season, you showed the world who you are. You are leaders. You are role models, and of co...

Taunton police welcome Maggie, a golden addition

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:28 GMT

Taunton police announced a furry addition to the force Friday. Maggie the Comfort Dog, a 9-week-old golden retriever, will respond to mental health calls with the department’s clinician once she graduates from Community Resource Dog training.Maggie arrived at the department in early May from Golden Opportunities for Independence, a service dog trainer, in Walpole. She’ll work with Taunton Police Co-Response Clinician Katrina Lee, officials announced.Maggie’s main role will be to de-escalate mental health calls and soothe people who may have experienced trauma with calls in the past.She was named for the force’s first policewoman Margaret Stevens, who began her time on the force in 1943.

Baseball/softball notebook: Walpole girls look like favorites

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:28 GMT

Coach Rachel Sprague’s team has their sights set on a state softball championship. If the results so far are any indication, that goal is well within reach.Walpole capped off an impressive regular season last week with wins over Bay State Conference foes as it finished perfect in league play and with a 17-1 overall record.The Timberwolves’ one loss was on opening day against Abington. Walpole avenged the defeat six weeks later on May 18.“Coming into the year we talked about how the state championship is the goal and that it’s possible for us,” Sprague said. “It’s possible for everyone, so why not this group and why not this year? Now it’s just one day at a time trying to make sure we do not look past anyone and look to play our best.”Walpole ace Sharlotte Stazinski has stifled opponents all year. Her brilliance was on full display just over a week ago when she defeated Newton North, Milton, and the aforementioned Green Wave in a ...

Bob Raissman: Wild Card playoff game on Peacock offers a new revenue stream for NFL

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:28 GMT

Why did CBS and Fox let a Peacock into the hen house?After all, the National Football League and its commissioners, including the current one, Roger Goodell, once followed a mantra about making its games available to the “largest possible audience.”Nonetheless, the NFL recently sold one primetime Saturday night (Jan. 13, 2024) Wild Card playoff game exclusively to NBCUniversal-owned streaming service, Peacock.There are 13 total playoff games, making each one a sparkler, a most lucrative piece of NFL inventory. Peacock paid the NFL $110 million for the exclusive rights to the primetime Wild Card game. Imagine what a streaming service would pay the league for exclusive rights to a Conference Championship tilt?Fans should recognize where the economics are headed. In order to watch that Saturday night game (unless you’re in the participating team’s markets) you’ll have to subscribe to Peacock. Consider this a test.If it is successful, expect some NFL rights...

New bill to build Athletics stadium on Las Vegas Strip caps Nevada’s cost at $380 million

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:28 GMT

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A bill introduced late Friday in the Nevada Legislature would give the Oakland Athletics up to $380 million for a potential 30,000 seat, $1.5 billion retractable roof stadium on the Las Vegas Strip.The bulk of the public funding would come from $180 million in transferable tax credits from the state and $120 million in county bonds, which can vary based on interest rate returns. Clark County also would contribute $25 million in credit toward infrastructure costs.The A’s have been looking for a home to replace Oakland Coliseum, where the team has played since arriving from Kansas City for the 1968 season. The team had sought to build a stadium in Fremont, San Jose and finally the Oakland waterfront, all ideas that never materialized.The plan in the Nevada Legislature won’t directly raise taxes. It can move forward with a simply majority vote in the Senate and Assembly. Lawmakers have a little more than a week to consider the proposal before they adjourn...

Polish president seeks experts’ advice on contentious law targeting opposition

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:28 GMT

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Aides to Poland’s President Andrzej Duda said Saturday that his experts have begun analyzing a highly contentious law on Russia’s alleged influence in Poland, ahead of his decision on whether to sign it. Parliament on Friday approved the law, proposed by the right-wing ruling party, that is seen as targeting the opposition. It may affect the outcome of fall parliamentary elections in which the ruling Law and Justice party is seeking a third term. The law would establish a state commission for investigating Russian influence in Poland and on national security. It is generally seen as targeting former Prime Minister Donald Tusk, now the leader of the main opposition Civic Coalition, at a time when early campaigning for the elections is underway.The law cannot take effect without Duda’s approval, due within 21 days. It had caused an outcry, and the left-wing opposition has appealed to Duda to reject it, describing it as “shameful” and saying it may lead to wide-ra...