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Arrestan a un hombre después de que el videojuego “World of Warcraft” ayudara a la policía en Florida a encontrar a una joven de 16 años desaparecida en Ohio

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:26:41 GMT

(CNN) — Las autoridades aseguran que pudieron localizar a una joven de 16 años desaparecida de Ohio en una residencia en Florida con la ayuda del popular videojuego en línea “World of Warcraft”.El FBI se puso en contacto con la Oficina del Sheriff del condado de Marion el miércoles en busca de ayuda para encontrar al adolescente, según una publicación en Facebook de las autoridades en el centro-norte de Florida.Los investigadores descubrieron que la cuenta de la adolescente para “World of Warcraft”, un juego de rol multijugador en línea (MMORPG, por sus siglas en inglés), estaba activa en una residencia en Dunnellon, Florida, dijeron las autoridades en la publicación. Un MMORPG es un videojuego que se desarrolla en un entorno virtual, de acuerdo con Techopedia, donde potencialmente millones de jugadores pueden desarrollar a sus personajes e interactuar juntos.Dunnellon se encuentra a unos 40 kilómetros (25 millas) al suroeste de Ocala.Según las autorida...

Eastern Washington secures 91-83 win over North Dakota State

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:26:41 GMT

CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Dane Erikstrup’s 27 points helped Eastern Washington defeat North Dakota State 91-83 on Saturday night.Erikstrup also contributed five rebounds for the Eagles (8-7). Cedric Coward scored 16 points and added five rebounds, five assists, and three blocks. Ethan Price had 15 points and was 5 of 8 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line.Boden Skunberg led the Bison (7-9) in scoring, finishing with 23 points. Tajavis Miller added 23 points for North Dakota State. ___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Garry Clark scores 14 points and grabs 10 rebounds, leads Texas A&M-CC over Incarnate Word 75-65

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:26:41 GMT

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Garry Clark scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi beat Incarnate Word 75-65 on Saturday night in a Southland Conference opener. Lance Amir-Paul scored 12 points while shooting 3 for 8 from the field and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Islanders (8-6, 1-0). Dayne Prim had 11 points and was 5-of-11 shooting. Josiah Hammons finished with 19 points for the Cardinals (5-9, 0-1). Sky Wicks added 15 points and nine rebounds for Incarnate Word. Shon Robinson also had 10 points, six rebounds and two blocks.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

FBI arrests 3 in Central Florida on charges of assaulting officers in Jan. 6 insurrection

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:26:41 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The FBI arrested three Florida residents on Saturday, the third anniversary of their alleged attack on Capitol police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.Jonathan D. Pollock, 24; his sister, Olivia M. Pollock, 33; and Joseph D. Hutchinson, 27, were arrested at a ranch in Groveland, Florida, and will be arraigned on Monday, the FBI said in a statement. Groveland is about 30 miles (50 kilometers) west of Orlando and about 45 miles (75 kilometers) north of their Lakeland homes.They had been indicted in April 2021. Jonathan Pollock had gone into hiding shortly after the attack. His sister and Hutchinson had been arrested in June 2021 and released on bond, but fled shortly before they were set to go on trial in Washington, D.C., last March.According to a 53-page indictment, Jonathan Pollock and Hutchinson are on video recordings repeatedly punching officers during the riots. Pollock is also alleged to have grabbed riot shields from officers, and he...

The ‘Barbie’ movie is being considered for adapted screenplay. Here’s what that means

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:26:41 GMT

(CNN) — What exactly is an adapted screenplay? Is it based on a book? An experience? What about an eponymous doll with a penchant for pink?These are the big questions the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has sparked as the “Barbie” movie angles for awards season.The blockbuster film, which broke records upon its debut last summer, had been campaigning for the best original screenplay category at the upcoming Oscars, according to Variety. But ahead of Oscar voting, which begins Jan. 11, the writers branch of AMPAS ruled that the film is actually eligible for best adapted screenplay under the organization’s guidelines because because it is based on existing characters and credits Mattel in its billing.Here’s what an adapted screenplay is, and why this distinction could be significant.What makes a screenplay adapted or original?There are two Academy Awards categories for screenwriting: Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Screenplay. The latter is for purely new wo...

Overturned tractor-trailer on I-95 in Fort Lauderdale leads to NB closures

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:26:41 GMT

Truck trouble on Interstate 95 in Fort Lauderdale caused some major traffic delays.A tractor-trailer overturned near Southwest 24th Street and Marina Mile Boulevard, Saturday morning.Fort Lauderdale Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene at around 11 a.m.Officers shut down all northbound lanes near the Southwest 24th Street exit for several hours and diverted traffic while they investigated.First responders called in two cranes to move the tractor-trailer and eventually got traffic moving again.

Winter weather batters both US coasts; Sierra snow shuts down I-80, East Coast storm into Monday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:26:41 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Winter weather battered both U.S. coasts Saturday as New Englanders braced for an even more potent mix of snow and freezing rain through the weekend and a Sierra Nevada storm packing heavy snow shut down a stretch of interstate and briefly knocked out power to tens of thousands in Reno, Nevada.Winter storm warnings and watches were in effect throughout the Northeast, and icy roads made for hazardous travel as far south as North Carolina.The National Weather Service said it was a “major winter storm” that would continue into Sunday evening, with up to a foot (30 centimeters) of snow in parts of New England and pockets of rain/freezing rain in the central Appalacians.New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she expected two-thirds of her state to get 8 inches (20 centimeters) of snow or more, “fortunately missing some of our more populated areas downstate, the Long Island and New York City.”“If they get anything beyond rain, it’ll be just a wintry mix of 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 c...

Snow piling up in Chelmsford as crews work to keep roads clear

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:26:41 GMT

The flakes are flying in Chelmsford, where road crews are in full swing for the season’s first snowstorm.Heavy, wet flakes started falling around 6 p.m. and are expected to carry into Sunday. Chelmsford is one of the communities that could see up to a foot of snow before the storm clears out.Plow drivers who spoke with 7NEWS said they expected to work through the end of the day Sunday.Stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest storm coverage.

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown power Celtics to 118-101 win over Pacers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:26:41 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 38 points, making a season-high eight 3-pointers, and Jaylen Brown added 31 points as the Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 118-101 on Saturday night, snapping the Pacers’ six-game winning streak.Tatum, who also had 13 rebounds and six assists, combined with Brown for 27 of the Celtics’ 46 baskets on a night they shot 51% from the field and never trailed.Boston, which came into the game third in the NBA in field-goal percentage defense (.449) and third in rebound rate, limited the Pacers to a season-low point total and outrebounded them 70-42.Bennedict Mathurin led Indiana with 20 points while All-Star Tyrese Haliburton finished with 17 points, seven assists, six rebounds and five steals.Boston held a 29-17 advantage at the end of the opening period, the Pacers’ lowest-scoring first quarter of the season. The Celtics opened up a 16-point lead in the second quarter and led 58-49 at halftime despite not attempting a free throw in the half. ...

Ski resorts ready for fresh snow after difficult start to season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:26:41 GMT

New England ski resorts are hoping a fresh round of snow from this weekend’s storm will mean more people skiing in the Northeast after an unseasonably warm and wet start to the winter season.At Nashoba Valley Ski Area in Westford, flakes were flying Saturday night and up to a foot of snow is expected to fall in the area before the storm moves out on Sunday.Some skiers could be seen making their way down slopes while the snow was falling.