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Mets owner Steve Cohen hopes to build casino adjacent to Cit Field

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:11 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Mets owner Steve Cohen hopes to construct a casino adjacent to Citi Field as a way to attract people to the area near the ballpark.Cohen, who bought the Mets before the 2021 season, hopes to create attractions near the stadium in Queens in the manner of other teams.“There’s nothing going on. The only thing you can do at Citi Field is get your hubcap changed or maybe get back a catalytic converter,” he said Wednesday during the closing session of Sportico’s Invest in Sports conference. “The way I would describe it is 50 acres of cement.”New York State this year authorized three casino licenses for New York City, Long Island and Westchester, and many groups have discussed proposals.In addition, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced plans last November to build a stadium adjacent to Citi Field for Major League Soccer’s New York City team, owned by the parent company of England’s Manchester City.“The fans want something to do before the game, a...

Bronny James is ‘doing well,’ USC coach Andy Enfield says at Pac-12 media day

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:11 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Southern California basketball coach Andy Enfield said Bronny James, the oldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is “doing well” nearly three months after the prized recruit went into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice on campus.The coach didn’t offer any other details on James’ recovery while speaking during Pac-12 media day in Las Vegas on Wednesday.“At the appropriate time, the James family will most likely come out with an update on Bronny’s situation,” Enfield said. “But currently, we’re respecting the privacy of a medical condition and look forward to the near future and go from there.”The 18-year-old James went into cardiac arrest on July 24 as the team was holding offseason practices in preparation for a two-week European tour. He was stricken just over a year after USC freshman 7-footer Vincent Iwuchukwu collapsed during a practice. Iwuchukwu returned to play for the Trojans in the second half of the season.LeBron James said last week ...

Capital City Africa Week in full swing in DC

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:11 GMT

One of the paintings from Ghanaian artist Kwesi Agyare on display at Capital City Africa Week Festival in D.C. this week. (Kate Ryan/WTOP)It’s very clear that D.C. is an international city, with world leaders involved in diplomacy, business and cultural exchanges.And this week, there’s another event showcasing the District’s cosmopolitan reputation: the first-ever Capital City Africa Week Festival.Paxton Baker, D.C. business owner and one of the organizers of Capital City Africa Week Festival, says the focus of this year’s festival is Ghana, a place he’s traveled to many times and “feels like home.” (WTOP/Kate Ryan)Music, dance performances and vendors selling crafts were at Howard University on Wednesday. For Thursday and Friday, an art exhibition at U Street’s True Reformer Building and fashion pop-ups at the Rosewood Hotel in Georgetown are planned.The festival started on Oct. 9, and will run until Oct. 14.The week’s events will be capped with a friendly match between...

The UAW says it is expanding its strike to include a Ford truck plant in Kentucky

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:11 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union significantly escalated its strikes against Detroit Three automakers Wednesday by going on strike against a major Ford truck plant in Louisville, Kentucky.In a surprise move, the 8,700 members left their jobs about 6:30 p.m. at the plant, which makes profitable heavy-duty F-Series pickup trucks and large SUVs.UAW President Shawn Fain said in a statement that the union has waited long enough “but Ford hasn’t gotten the message” to bargain for a fair contract.Ford called the strike expansion “grossly irresponsible” but said it wasn’t surprising given the UAW leadership’s statements that it wanted to keep Detroit automakers wounded with “industrial chaos.” THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.Detroit’s three automakers have laid off roughly 4,800 workers at factories that are not among the plants that have been hit by the United Auto Workers strikes, which have lasted for nearly four weeks.The companies say ...

Hornets waive former first-round draft pick Kai Jones days after he requested a trade

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:11 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets have waived former first-round draft pick Kai Jones just three days after the center/forward announced on social media that he had requested to be traded.Jones was not with the Hornets for training camp, with the team citing “personal reasons” in a statement.The decision came after Jones displayed some bizarre behavior on social media over the last few months, which including criticism of his teammates. The 19th overall pick in 2021 out of Texas, Jones appeared in 67 games in two seasons with the Hornets, averaging 2.7 points in 9.1 minutes per game.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nbaSource

Tense moments at BWI Marshall: Man in custody after incident brought airport to standstill

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:11 GMT

Authorities haven’t said exactly what sparked the large police response at BWI Marshall Airport Wednesday afternoon, but a man has been taken into custody.A statement from the Maryland Transportation Authority said, “Based on statements made by the individual, officers took precautionary measures.”Earlier Wednesday while all traffic to the airport was blocked for about an hour, the investigation centered on a suspicious vehicle near the terminal.“I didn’t understand what was going on,” traveler Sarah Raskoff told WTOP’s Mike Murillo, who reported from BWI Marshall. Raskoff, from Tennessee, is in town for a conference, and she said she waited about an hour and half after she landed, unclear what was going on.“I just saw a whole lot of police just quickly clearing the space. And then it very quickly became clear that there was nobody — like it was a very eerie sight … no cars were coming in at all,” Raskoff said, adding that ...

The United Autoworkers Union says it is expanding its strike to include 8,700 workers at a Ford truck plant in Kentucky

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:11 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — The United Autoworkers Union says it is expanding its strike to include 8,700 workers at a Ford truck plant in Kentucky.Source

Hit-and-run driver wanted after hitting 5-year-old on bicycle

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:11 GMT

Editor's note: This story was updated to reflect the correct day of the crash.DENVER (KDVR) — Police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who crashed into a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle in Longmont.It happened around 3:36 p.m. Saturday at 14th Avenue and Frontier Street. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Witnesses described the truck as a newer model black Ford F-150 dual cab with chrome/silver bumpers, according to Longmont Public Safety. Damage to the truck is unknown, but the collision would have been at the front passenger corner or side.The driver was described as a light-skinned Hispanic male wearing a cupped ball cap.Police are looking for the hit-and-run driver of this truck that crashed into a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle in Longmont. (Credit: Longmont Public Safety)Police are looking for the hit-and-run driver of this truck that crashed into a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle in Longmont. (Credit: Longmont Public Safety)The driver was traveling ...

Colorado law enforcement agencies to increase patrol for Friday the 13th

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado State Patrol is teaming up with multiple agencies across the state this Friday the 13th to increase patrol and crack down on drivers making poor decisions.“So many people are dying on our roads that we are struggling to keep count of that number," said Col. Matthew C. Packard, chief of Colorado State Patrol. Fact or fiction: Is rent cheaper in fall and winter months?  CSP said the next statewide operation is set for Friday, Oct. 13. CSP also said that if someone were to receive a citation, "motorists can count themselves lucky as the operation targets the most serious and deadly driving behaviors on some of Colorado’s most dangerous roadways."In 2022, Colorado hit a 41-year high with 754 deaths in traffic crashes, according to CSP. “In Colorado, that number was on the rise the past few years," said Gina Mia Espinosa-Salcedo, regional administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. CSP announced it will partner with local law enforceme...

Man killed in police-involved shooting near Miami Edison Middle School; 2nd armed subject in custody

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:11 GMT

An armed subject who was rushed to the hospital after an officer-involved shooting near Miami Edison Middle School has died, police said, an incident that led officers to take a second armed subject into custody.City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the incident in the area of Northwest Second Avenue and 62nd Street, at around 5:15 p.m., Wednesday.Police said the call initially came in as a man in his 20s found shot in a field.Investigators said the man suffered injuries to his head and leg.Paramedics transported the patient to Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition. Police later confirmed he later succumbed to his injuries.Back at the scene, 7News cameras captured several officers in the field, part of which was cordoned off by crime scene tape.Investigators said they have taken a second armed subject into custody. Detectives have not provided further details about what led to the shooting. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating...