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Today in History: Jan. 1, Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:24:13 GMT

Today in History Today is Monday, Jan. 1, the first day of 2024. There are 365 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring that slaves in rebel states shall be “forever free.” On this date: In 1892, the Ellis Island Immigrant Station in New York formally opened. In 1942, the Rose Bowl was played in Durham, North Carolina, instead of Pasadena, California because of security concerns in the wake of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor; in it, Oregon State defeated Duke, 20-16.In 1953, Hank Williams Sr., among the most important singers and songwriters in country music history, was discovered dead at age 29 in the back seat of his car during a stop in Oak Hill, West Virginia, while he was being driven to a concert date in Canton, Ohio. In 1954, NBC broadcast the first coast-to-coast color TV program as it presented live coverage of the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. In 195...

Ex-cycling world champion Dennis reportedly charged after Olympian wife killed by vehicle

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:24:13 GMT

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis was reported to have been charged in connection with the death of his wife, Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins, who died after being struck by a vehicle while riding in Adelaide.Australian media reports said Dennis had been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, endangering life and driving without due care. The reports said he had been released on bail to appear at the Adelaide Magistrates Court in March.Hoskins, 32, competed for Australia at the London and Rio de Janeiro Olympics.Police said emergency services were called to an address in Medindie, an Adelaide suburb, around 8 p.m. Saturday, following reports a woman had been struck by a vehicle.Police said the woman, later identified as Hoskins, suffered serious injuries and died after being taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Hoskins competed at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics on the track in the team pursuit and was in the squad that won the 2015 world ti...

The 2023 Red Sox: By the numbers

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:24:13 GMT

Baseball is a numbers game. It has always been a numbers game.Number of games played, homers hit, runs driven in, strikeouts, walks. Wins and losses. Averages and percentages. Single-season and career statistics. Record highs and personal worsts.That’s not even getting into the advanced metrics of the modern era.One stat alone won’t tell the full story. In 2023, the Red Sox finished 78-84, in last place for the third time in four seasons. But their record belies how great they were at times, on both individual and collective levels.To truly understand this team, why they flourished, faltered, and how they ultimately failed, one must examine the numbers behind the numbers. So, one last time before the calendar page mercifully flips to a new year and clean slate, here are the 2023 Red Sox by the numbers:Record and recordsHere’s an odd bit of trivia: this was the ninth season in which the Red Sox won exactly 78 games, but only the sixth time they also finished with exactly 84 losses. T...

Rising stars to watch in 2024

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:24:13 GMT

Fame matters mightily, especially in a world obsessed with social media. In Hollywood, where celebrity is a constantly changing variable, a new year brings hope. And for a lucky few, recognition.The dreamers that dive into an often cruel and irrational business do so hoping that wishes, as the song says, really do come true.  This year we can expect to see these rising stars showcased in vehicles that will solidify their talent and the expectations that have gotten them this far so far.Here then the Rising Stars of 2024:Teyana Taylor is proof that good work gets noticed.  Taylor turned in a blistering, unforgettable performance in A.V. Rockwell’s darkly realistic “A Thousand and One.”  A winner at Sundance, “Thousand” showcased Taylor as a single mother just out of Rikers prison who kidnaps her son in order to protect him. If few saw the film, rapturous critical acclaim meant lift-off for Taylor’s career. Now she co-stars opposite LaKeith Stanfield in the epic biblical comedy “The B...

Owen DeSalvo ahead of the game

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:24:13 GMT

Even at a power football program like BB&N, every now and then, someone as young as an eighth grader can make an impact.The current example of this is strong safety and running back Owen DeSalvo.After the end of the season, DeSalvo represented Massachusetts at the FBU National Championships in Naples, Fla., and was named a finalist for National Eighth Grade Player of the Year. He also earned an invite to the FBU/Adidas Freshman All-American Game.This is all coming off a terrific season with the Knights. He started all nine games on defense, where he was third on the team in tackles, and earned an offer from UMass.It is quite the early resume for the Cohasset native, who is excited to take those next steps as a player.“Before coming to BB&N, I was mainly getting plays at running back and on the offensive side of the ball,” DeSalvo said. “After coming to BB&N this year, I switched to the defensive side of the ball at strong safety. I think over time one o...

Large waves damage Ocean Beach Pier

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:24:13 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The Ocean Beach Pier is damaged after getting hit hard this weekend during the high surf warning in San Diego County. The pier closed in October as a safety precaution and will remain closed through early 2024 because of previous damage. Large waves eight to 12 feet, with sets up to 18 feet, have been pounding the Southern California coastline this weekend, causing even more damage to the 57-year-old pier. The pier has been closed several times in recent years. Over the past five years, the City of San Diego says it has spent $1.7 million to repair the Ocean Beach Pier, which has been closed to the public about 30% of that time due to damage. Coastal closures in place amid high surf warning in San Diego County “The cycle of damage and repairs for the Ocean Beach Pier has been an increasing challenge in recent years – and one that we cannot prevent,” said City Engineer Rania Amen, Director of the Engineering and Capital Projects Department. “Our teams wi...

What's closed New Year's Day in San Diego County?

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:24:13 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Making plans for News Year's Day? If so, double check to see if where you're headed is open during the holiday. What's closed?All public county offices, family resource centers, library branches and animal shelters will be closed on Monday, Jan. 1. Additionally, all county public health clinics will be closed. Drivers’ warning: CHP to implement Maximum Enforcement Period for new year The following community and recreations centers are also planning to close their doors for the day:Fallbrook Community CenterLakeside Community CenterSpring Valley Community CenterSpring Valley Gymnasium4S Ranch Recreation Office only (all parks will be open)Community Teen CentersValley Center Community Hall and Adams Park PooThose offices will resume normal business hours the following day on Tuesday, Jan. 2. 25 Southern California restaurants added to Michelin Guide in 2023 What's open?Planning a park picnic or pondering the idea of pitching a tent at a county campsite? You're in luck...

China’s manufacturing contraction worsens in December as demand weakens

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:24:13 GMT

BANGKOK (AP) — A survey of factory managers in China shows manufacturing contracted in December in the latest sign the world’s second-largest economy remains sluggish. The official purchasing managers index, or PMI, fell to 49 last month in what officials said was evidence of weak demand, the National Bureau of Statistics reported on Sunday. It was the third straight month of contraction. The PMI is on a scale up to 100 where 50 marks the cutoff between expansion and contraction. The index has fallen in eight of the past nine months, with an increase only in September. In November, the index was at 49.4, down from 49.5 the month before. Despite unexpectedly prolonged weakness after the pandemic, China’s economy grew at a 5.2% pace in the first three quarters of the year and showed signs of improvement in November, with factory output and retail sales rising.In recent months, the government has raised spending on construction of ports and other infrastructure, cut interest rates and ...

North Korea’s Kim says military should ‘thoroughly annihilate’ US, South Korea if provoked

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:24:13 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his military should “thoroughly annihilate” the United States and South Korea if provoked, state media reported Monday, after he vowed to boost national defense to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.Kim is expected to ramp up weapons tests in 2024 ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. Many experts say he likely believes his expanded nuclear arsenal would allow him to wrest U.S. concessions if former President Donald Trump is reelected.In a five-day major ruling party meeting last week, Kim said he will launch three more military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and develop attack drones this year in what observers say is an attempt to increase his leverage in future diplomacy with the U.S.In a meeting on Sunday with commanding army officers, Kim said it is urgent to sharpen “the treasured sword” to safeguard national security, an apparent reference to his country...

Replay: Fireworks, drone show welcome 2024

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:24:13 GMT

DALLAS (NEXSTAR/NBCDFW) -- The most spectacular fireworks and drone show in the Central Time Zone welcomed 2024 and the new year in Dallas, Texas. “Lone Star NYE 2024" featured a remarkable nonstop 10-minute fireworks show that illuminated the Dallas city skyline. The show included breathtaking panoramic fireworks with more than 4,000 pyrotechnic special effects fired from 560 feet above ground atop the iconic Reunion Tower.The fireworks were accompanied by a 300-drone light show. Engineered and flown by DFW-based Sky Elements, the drones lit up the sky at heights of up to 700 feet and created an array of visual elements and an immersive experience never seen before above the Dallas skyline. The theme for this year's show was New Year's Eve over the decades. Before and after the fireworks, Bowling for Soup and two other Texas musical acts hit the stage. Known for their humor and infectious energy, Bowling for Soup, a pop-punk band from Wichita Falls, brought the house down with hit...