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Sports on TV for April 24-30

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:51:44 GMT

Adv22(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsMonday, April 24MLB BASEBALL9:30 p.m.FS1 — Oakland at LA AngelsNBA BASKETBALL7:30 p.m.TNT — Conference First Round: TBD10 p.m.TNT — Western Conference First Round: Memphis at LA Lakers, Game 4NHL HOCKEY7 p.m.ESPN — Eastern Conference First Round: New Jersey at NY Rangers, Game 47:30 p.m.TBS — Eastern Conference First Round: Toronto at Tampa Bay, Game 49:30 p.m.ESPN — Western Conference First Round: Vegas at Winnipeg, Game 410 p.m.TBS — Western Conference First Round: Colorado at Seattle, Game 4_____Tuesday, April 25COLLEGE BASEBALL6 p.m.ESPNU — East Carolina at NC StateNBA BASKETBALL7:30 p.m.TNT — Conference First Round: TBD10 p.m.TNT — Conference First Round: TBDNHL HOCKEY7 p.m.ESPN — Conference First Round: TBDTBS — Conference First Round: TBD9:30 p.m.ESPN — Conference First Round: TBDTBS — Conference First Round: TBDSOCCER2:30 p.m.USA — Premier League: Crystal Palace at Wolverhampton10 p.m.FS1 — CONCACAF Champions...

La pregunta repetida: ¿por qué sube el dólar frente al peso en Argentina?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:51:44 GMT

(CNN Español) — El sol sale por el este y se esconde por el oeste, la luna tiene dos caras, y en Argentina sube la cotización del dólar o, mirado desde el otro lado, cae el peso. Ha sido así por décadas, salvo excepciones.Hay muchas interpretaciones sobre el zigzag de la moneda nacional, pero detrás del vértigo hay algunas razones que son constantes: la brecha insaciable entre la oferta y la demanda, un país que necesita o consume más dólares de los que recibe de sus exportaciones, una deuda externa inmensa que cada año centrifuga miles de millones en pagos a los acreedores, una inflación galopante que convierte al billete verde en moneda de refugio, un gasto público descontrolado, confianza o desconfianza en el gobierno. Veamos algunas explicaciones.Historia cercana“La historia del dólar es más bien la historia del peso. Es la historia del abuso de la impresión monetaria para financiar el déficit fiscal en Argentina. Esa es la raíz del problema”, sostiene Miguel Boggiano, eco...

Fredericksburg police arrest 2 teens in killing of student

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:51:44 GMT

Fredericksburg, Virginia, police have arrested two people in the shooting death of an 18-year-old student.U.S. Marshals found 16-year-old Lorenzo A. Brooks and 19-year-old Aaron Randolph Carter in Temple Hills, Maryland, on Thursday and arrested them without incident, according to a news release.Police had been looking for both in connection with the killing of Jasiah Smith, a senior from James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg.Brooks was charged with first-degree murder, while Carter, 19, was charged with second-degree murder. Both were also charged with the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.On March 26, shortly before 3 p.m., officers were called to the 400 block of Chadwick Court after police received a report of shots fired in a parking lot. When police arrived, they found Smith with multiple gunshot wounds and attempted to perform life-saving measures, including CPR.He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.Police said Brooks and Carter are being hel...

United Way KFLA announce campaign chair at Workplace Awards

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:51:44 GMT

The Kingston area chapter of United Way has announced Colonel Sonny Hatton will be heading up the organization’s fundraising efforts for 2023.Colonel Hatton is a Commander at CFB Kingston who has volunteered with United Way KFLA’s Campaign Cabinet since he arrived in Kingston last year.Hatton says he’s come to think of Kingston as a second home and has witnessed firsthand the community’s giving spirit.“Having spent three postings and one-third of my career in Kingston, I consider this city a second home,” said Col. Hatton. “Last year, I saw firsthand the amazing generosity of this community and I know that we are much stronger together. I am excited to work with my fellow volunteers and community members to make the 2023 campaign a great success for the benefit of the greater Kingston community, including Frontenac, Lennox and Addington counties.”United Way KFLA President and CEO Bhavana Varma, who will be stepping down before Hatton&#...

Erie police investigating possible pipe bomb at King Soopers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:51:44 GMT

ERIE, Colo. (KDVR) -- The Erie Police Department is investigating a possible pipe bomb threat at a King Soopers on Friday morning.The department said a bomb-sniffing dog is being deployed and on its way to the store located at 1891 State Highway 7. The store has been closed to all public entry. This is a breaking story and will be updated as more information is received.

California hillsides exploding with wildflowers after epic rainfall

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:51:44 GMT

(CNN) — After one of the wettest winters on record, California hillsides are exploding with color. Swaths of yellow and streaks of orange, blue and purple paint the landscape this month as the state enjoys its extraordinary flurry of flowers.It’s the superbloom.Springtime road trips on California’s highways bring plenty of “oohs” and “ahhs” — not just from the spectacle of so much water in much fuller creeks, rivers and reservoirs, but also from the array of flowers putting on a show along the way.The Golden State is also a lot greener right now, too — landscapes are so verdant and lush it almost looks like a dreamscape.The wildflower takeover is dominating hillsides so intensely that the blooms are visible from space. Streaks of poppy orange and bright, lemony yellows can be seen in satellite imagery across canyons and hilltops that for years have been brown, barren areas, making the transformation that much more impressive.Thes...

Motorcyclist dies after Thursday night crash in Revere

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:51:44 GMT

A 44-year-old man from East Boston was killed after authorities say he lost control of his motorcycle in Revere Thursday night, crashing near Revere Beach.Juan Alvarez was pronounced dead after he was taken to a hospital from the scene of the crash on North Shore Road at Agawam Street, according to Massachusetts State Police.MSP spokesperson David Procopio said Alvarez appeared to lose control of his motorcycle before crashing and possibly striking a guardrail, resulting in severe injuries.Citing a preliminary investigation, Procopio said what caused Alvarez to lose control remains under investigation.

How to break up with your lawn and boost resale value

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:51:44 GMT

From rain gardens to xeriscaping, the environmental benefits of resilient landscaping are well documented. Replacing grass with lawn alternatives can save water, attract pollinators and reduce the need for harsh fertilizers and pesticides.But if you’re eventually planning to sell your home, what will potential buyers think?Thankfully, you don’t have to choose between landscaping that’s good for the environment and resale value. Here’s how to ditch your grass thoughtfully.Do: Consider curb appealFirst impressions matter. More than 90% of Realtors recommend that sellers boost their home’s curb appeal before listing, according to a 2023 joint report from the National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Landscape Professionals.Whether you’re moving now or in the future, landscaping projects remain a surefire way to produce a positive return on investment. Homeowners can recoup the full value of an overall landscape upgrade, according to the report.For maximum curb ap...

Chris Perkins: Work begins for Dolphins team that’s built to ‘go further’

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:51:44 GMT

Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard said what needed to be said Wednesday, two days after players reported for the first day of the offseason program.Howard, a four-time Pro Bowl selection who was drafted by the Dolphins in 2016, has seen lots of roster manipulations in his seven seasons in South Florida.This year, however, is a bit different.This year, for the first time in many years, the Dolphins have legitimate Super Bowl hopes. It’s evident to everyone, and momentum is building.“I feel like we finally got a team,” Howard said, “that I feel like we can go further.”That feeling might even be perceptible throughout the organization.But they must hurry down the path. The way the Dolphins are constructed they have a two-year “win now” window with the guys on their roster.And next week’s NFL Draft doesn’t figure largely into the “win now” window.Although this is a young team, the vast majority of the top players have two...

3 dead in East County house fire

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:51:44 GMT

EL CAJON, Calif. -- Three people are dead following a house fire in El Cajon, the San Diego Sherriff's Department confirmed.Firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire at a residence in the 900 block of North Anza Street in El Cajon shortly before midnight Thursday, officials said.Firefighters from San Miguel, Heartland, Santee and Lakeside Fire Departments all responded to the scene. Rules of the Road: California license plate rules Michael Christiansen, Battalion Chief for San Miguel Fire & Rescue, said crews discovered a single-story, single-family home in flames. He described the blaze as "high volume."Neighbors described hearing what sounded like small explosions.Officials told FOX 5 it was an aggressive fire fight that left the home destroyed. A utility pole also caught fire in the process."At some point the gas line ruptured and it ruptured before the gas meter, so that's why SDG&E's gas side is on scene to secure that in the street," said Battalion Chief ...