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US guitarist Al Di Meola suffers a heart attack in Romania but is now in a stable condition

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:48 GMT

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The award-winning U.S. guitarist Al Di Meola suffered a heart attack in Romania’s capital but is currently in a stable condition and receiving treatment, a hospital spokesperson said on Thursday.Di Meola, 69, began playing a concert at a venue in Bucharest at 9 p.m. on Wednesday night. In a statement, the Bagdasar-Arseni emergency hospital said he was admitted to a cardiology ward where he is being treated for a segment elevation myocardial infarction, or STEMI.It is not clear exactly at what time his health condition arose.According to the healthcare website Cleveland Clinic, a STEMI mainly affects the heart’s lower chambers and “tend(s) to be more severe and dangerous compared to other types of heart attack.”Di Meola’s decades-long career has earned him widespread critical acclaim and awards including a Grammy. One of Di Meola’s most popular tracks is “Mediterranean Sundance,” which was part of his 1977 album, Elegant Gypsy. According to his officia...

CarMax: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:48 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — CarMax Inc. (KMX) on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $118.6 million.On a per-share basis, the Richmond, Virginia-based company said it had profit of 75 cents.The results matched Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of 75 cents per share.The used car dealership chain posted revenue of $7.07 billion in the period, beating Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $7.01 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on KMX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/KMXSource

Arrestan a 14 personas por el incendio en un salón de bodas en Iraq que dejó al menos 100 muertos

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:48 GMT

(CNN) — El ministro del Interior de Iraq anunció el arresto de 14 personas por el incendio del salón de bodas Al-Hamdaniyah, en el que al menos 100 personas murieron y otras 150 resultaron heridas.El ministro del Interior de Iraq, Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, dijo este miércoles que 14 personas fueron arrestadas en relación con el incidente de este martes en un salón de bodas en Al-Hamdaniyah, y destacó que los resultados de la investigación se anunciarán dentro de 72 horas, según según un comunicado emitido por el ministerio.Tragedia en una boda en Iraq: al menos 100 personas mueren tras incendioLa tragedia tuvo lugar en el pueblo de Qaraqosh, del distrito de Hamdaniya, en Iraq.El salón de bodas tenía 1.300 invitados en el momento del incendio, dijo a CNN el portavoz del Comando de Operaciones Conjuntas de Iraq, el mayor general piloto Tahseen Al Khafaji.El desastre en el salón de bodas Al Haytham, en el noreste de la gobernación de Nínive, se debió fuegos artificiales, velas y ot...

Shelter-in-place lifted, several arrested in burglary case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A shelter-in-place has been lifted for a neighborhood near Cheesman Park. Police were attempting to make contact with people wanted in connection to a burglary.The Denver Police Department tweeted about the incident just after 3 a.m. Thursday.Officers said they were attempting to contact suspects about a burglary in the 1300 block of Lafayette Street. The neighborhood sits in the northwest corner of Cheesman Park. Salida community overcome with emotion after Suzanne Morphew found DPD said multiple suspects had already been detained before the shelter-in-place was issued. After the situation was resolved, police said one additional suspect was taken into custody.Police have not confirmed exactly how many people were taken into custody. The shelter-in-place expanded to a two-block radius.

3 Colorado towns among Tripadvisor's best places to ski in the world

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Tripadvisor has confirmed what many Coloradans already knew, the Rocky Mountains make for some great skiing.The Travelers' Choice Best of the Best award looked at worldwide ski destinations with a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews. Three of those destinations are here in the Centennial State. 2023 Colorado ski resorts opening dates It's officially fall, which means ski season is just around the corner. Some resorts have already started making snow.Here are some of the best places to ski in the world, according to Tripadvisor, that you can plan to visit this winter.No. 10 DurangoWhat was once a mining town now draws thousands of tourists to its scenic beauty and outdoor recreational activities, according to Tripadvisor.Durango offers some of the best skiing opportunities in the world, but the town also has a lot of historical and leisurely activities.The biggest tourist draw is a historic train ride in a vintage steam locomotive. It takes riders on the Durango...

Crash involving tractor-trailer causes lane closures on MacArthur Causeway in Miami Beach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:48 GMT

A crash on the MacArthur Causeway caused a lane closures and significant traffic on the Miami bridge. On Thursday morning, live video footage showed a tractor trailer blocking the entrance ramp from Alton Road due to a crash that occurred. A car that appears to be involved in the collision was also seen behind the semi-truck. As a result, two right westbound lanes have been blocked, with one left lane open, off as crews work to clear the scene. Drivers may use Interstate 195 or the 79th Street bridge instead to avoid the traffic.

Russia warns Armenia not to join International Criminal Court

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:48 GMT

KORNIDZOR, Armenia — Armenia’s plans to sign up to the International Criminal Court would worsen a growing rift with Moscow, the Kremlin has warned, given the decision would oblige the former Soviet republic to arrest President Vladimir Putin if he were to ever visit the country again.Speaking to reporters Thursday, Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said that in light of the ICC warrant for Putin’s arrest on war crimes charges, joining the international legal pact would be seen as “extremely hostile” toward Russia.“Armenia knows very well that we are not parties to the [Rome Statute], and Armenia is well aware of the difficult decision adopted on the basis of this statute,” he cautioned.Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who has sought closer ties with the West in a bid to end dependence on Moscow in recent months, has said he is confident the country’s parliament will ratify the Rome Statute and acknowledge the jurisdiction of the ICC. He has insisted that joining the cou...

How JuJu Smith-Schuster feels about role on Patriots through slow start to season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:48 GMT

FOXBORO — There were high hopes for wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster this season coming out of training camp, but the first three games of his Patriots career have gone anything but smooth.The veteran wide receiver has 10 catches on 16 targets for just 66 yards. Of 161 qualified pass catchers, Smith-Schuster ranks 127th in yards after catch per attempt, 115th in yards per route run, 111th in average depth of target and 112th in drop rate.He had a smile on his face while talking about his place on the team Wednesday in the Patriots’ locker room, however.“Yeah, it’s going well,” Smith-Schuster said. “Honestly, I feel like the role that I’m playing is pretty big. Doing my part in trying to contribute to this team and help the team as much as possible where I’m needed. I think it’s all coming along. I’ve played in this league for so long that you kind of learn to learn how to adapt and do things that the team needs. And I feel like me being here, I love my...

Michael Gambon, actor who played Prof. Dumbledore in 6 'Harry Potter' movies, dies at age 82

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:48 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Veteran actor Michael Gambon, who was known to many for his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight “Harry Potter” films, has died, his publicist said Thursday. He was 82.A statement by his family, issued by his publicist, said he died following “a bout of pneumonia.”“We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon. Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his bedside,” his family said.No matter what role he took on in a career that lasted more than five decades, Gambon was always instantly recognizable by the deep and drawling tones of his voice. He was cast as the much-loved Dumbledore after the death of his predecessor, Richard Harris, in 2002.He once acknowledged not having read any of J. K. Rowling’s best-selling books, arguing that it was safer to follow the script rather than be too influenced by the books. That didn't prevent him from embodying the spirit of P...

Slightly fewer number of Americans apply for jobless benefits as layoffs remain rare

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:48 GMT

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up modestly this week after reaching their lowest level in eight months the previous week, as the labor market continues to defy the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes meant to cool it.Filings for jobless claims rose by 2,000 to 204,000 for the week ending Sept. 23, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Last week’s figure was the lowest since January.Jobless claim applications are seen as representative of the number of layoffs in a given week.The four-week moving average of claims, which quiets some of the week-to-week noise, fell by 6,250 to 211,000.Though the Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark borrowing rate alone last week, it is well into the second year of its battle to squelch four-decade high inflation. Part of the Fed’s goal in that fight has been to cool the labor market and bring down wages, but so far that hasn’t happened.The whopping 11 interest rate hikes since March of last year ...