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If the Astros have been overlooked this season, the return of Alvarez and Altuve could change that

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:32 GMT

In a week when their division rivals made big moves prior to the trade deadline, the Houston Astros added some key players from within when Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve returned from the injured list.They’ve already made their presence felt.Alvarez has a hit in all four games since his return, including a home run Saturday, and Altuve had six hits in a three-game series against Tampa Bay. The Astros are still applying pressure to AL West-leading Texas. The Rangers lead Houston by a game.It’s been easy to overlook the Astros despite the fact that they’re the defending World Series champions. There’s been no shortage of remarkable stories in the American League this year, from Tampa Bay’s terrific start to Baltimore’s wealth of young talent. Even in its own division, Houston has been overshadowed a bit by the Rangers and their aggressive front office, as well as the amazing Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels.The stretch run, however, should ...

Denver weather: Evening showers, storms return

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Mile High City will see some sunshine on Monday, allowing highs to reach 90 degrees. Heavy rain and storms push in this evening in the Denver weather forecast.Weather today: Heavy evening rainAfter some morning clouds, the city will see some sunshine in the afternoon as highs climb to the 90-degree mark. Alpine Rescue Team responds to 4 calls on Saturday Storms fire up in the high country this afternoon and will push across the Front Range in the early evening hours. Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on July 31. These can be slow-moving storms and flooding could be an issue, so a flood watch is in effect from 4 p.m. until midnight.Pinpoint Weather: Flood watch on July 31.Weather tonight: Clearing rain and cloudsShowers and storms will exit out across the plains later Monday night with slow-clearing skies. Winds will be lighter as temperatures dip into the lower 60s.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on July 31. Looking ahead: More rain chances and coolerTempe...

Englewood PD investigating deadly crash on US 285

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police in Englewood responded to a deadly crash Sunday afternoon involving a motorcycle on U.S. 285.The crash happened on Highway 285 at South Bannock Street.Officers were on the scene.Westbound Highway 285 was closed, with traffic being diverted onto South Broadway. Eastbound Highway 285 was also closed at South Cherokee Street due to the crash.

APD investigating after 16-year-old dropped off at hospital with gunshot wound

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police in Aurora are investigating after a 16-year-old was dropped off at a local hospital after suffering from a gunshot wound early Sunday morning.Police were called to the hospital at 1:06 a.m. The shooting occurred in the 13100 block of East 16th Avenue, but the exact location was unknown, APD said. 1 dead in crash on I-70 in Denver The victim was taken to the hospital by an unknown person in the victim's pickup truck. The person then drove off. The truck was later found in Denver.The teen was stabilized before going into surgery and is expected to survive.

Niger coup sparks concerns about French, EU uranium dependency

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:32 GMT

The military coup in Niger is raising fears, especially in France, over its potential impact on the import of uranium to power nuclear plants.Niger supplies 15 percent of France’s uranium needs and accounts for a fifth of the EU’s total uranium imports. Orano, France’s state-controlled nuclear fuel producer, is continuing its activities in Niger and monitoring the situation, a company spokesperson said in a statement emailed to POLITICO, stressing that “our priority is to maintain the safety of our employees in the country.”Energy experts were quick to stress that tensions will not have any immediate impact on France’s needs for uranium as extraction is continuing and, should it stop, existing stocks can cover approximately two years.But the coup in Niger could be a challenge for Europe’s uranium needs in the longer term, just as the continent is trying to phase out dependency on Russia, another top supplier of uranium used in Europe...

6 migrant workers were hit and injured by an SUV outside a North Carolina Walmart, and authorities are searching for the driver, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:32 GMT

(CNN) — Six migrant workers were hit and injured by an SUV outside a North Carolina Walmart in what appears to be an “intentional assault” Sunday afternoon, and authorities are looking for the driver involved, police said.The incident happened after 1 p.m. outside the store in the city of Lincolnton, about 38 miles northwest of Charlotte, according to the Lincolnton Police Department.All six injured were taken to a local hospital with various injuries, police said, adding that none of the injuries appeared life-threatening.Police described the driver involved in the incident as “an older white male” who was driving an older model mid-size black SUV with a luggage rack.The department didn’t provide details on the circumstances of the collision, or what led police to believe it may have been intentional.“The motives of the suspect are still under investigation,” Lincolnton Police said on Facebook.Police released surveillance images of a black SUV and asked for the ...

Driver freed after tractor-trailer overturns into cranberry bog in Plympton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:32 GMT

Emergency crews in Plympton responded to an overturned tractor-trailer on Monday morning that ended up in a cranberry bog.The driver was freed from the vehicle and is being evaluated by paramedics.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Comfy Air

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:32 GMT

The payoff was apparent yesterday as low humidity and comfy temps won out through the afternoon. Of course, that was after the severe weather Saturday that produced a brief tornado (EF1, max winds 105mph) on the Foxboro/Easton line, and many other storms that produced downpours and flooding rains. Pretty fitting for the month of July though as it’ll likely go down as the 2nd wettest on record in Boston and Worcester. Fortunately, the nicer weather overall has some staying power over the next few days as low humidity and cooler temps prevail as we end the month of July and start the month of August. The only chance for a passing shower the next few days is today as a few isolated showers/storms bubble up late this afternoon and early this evening. About 10-20% of us will get wet, and even in the locations that do pick up some wet weather, the showers and storms will be brief. Tuesday – Thursday look great. Open the windows and let the fresh air in type evenings the next f...

Clashes continue between factions in Palestinian camp in Lebanon as death toll climbs to 9

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:32 GMT

SIDON, Lebanon (AP) — Clashes continued Monday for the third day in a Palestinian camp in Lebanon between members of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah group and Islamist factions. The death toll from the fighting rose to nine, officials said. A Lebanese army spokesperson confirmed the latest casualty figures at Ein el-Hilweh camp. Two soldiers stationed outside the camp were lightly wounded, Col. Fadi Abou Eid said. Despite attempts by Lebanese parties and some of the Palestinian factions to broker a cease-fire, “the shooting and shelling have not stopped in the camp until this moment,” said Adnan Rifai, a member of the popular committee that serves as a governing body in the camp.The Lebanese army mans a checkpoint outside and typically does not enter the camp, which is under the control of the Palestinian factions.The clashes erupted on Sunday after Islamic militants shot and killed a Palestinian military general from the Fatah group, Abu Ashraf al Armoushi, and three esc...

1st US nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:32 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — A new reactor at a nuclear power plant in Georgia has entered commercial operation, becoming the first new American reactor built from scratch in decades.Georgia Power Co. announced Monday that Unit 3 at Plant Vogtle, southeast of Augusta, has completed testing and is now sending power to the grid reliably.At its full output of 1,100 megawatts of electricity, Unit 3 can power 500,000 homes and businesses. Utilities in Georgia, Florida and Alabama are receiving the electricity.A fourth reactor is also nearing completion at the site, where two earlier reactors have been generating electricity for decades. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Friday said radioactive fuel could be loaded into Unit 4, a step expected to take place before the end of September. Unit 4 is scheduled to enter commercial operation by March.The third and fourth reactors were originally supposed to cost $14 billion, but are now on track to cost their owners $31 billion. That doesn’t include $3.7 b...