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Door looks open for Real Madrid to finally sign Mbappé after Benzema’s departure

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:20 GMT

PARIS (AP) — The door looks wide open for Real Madrid to try signing Kylian Mbappé, because Karim Benzema’s sudden departure leaves the Spanish giant short of a star striker.Madrid will hope it’s third time lucky, after Paris Saint-Germain rejected an offer of 180 million euros ($190 million) for Mbappé in 2021. Madrid missed out again last year when Mbappé — amid frenzied speculation that Madrid would get him to join — signed a new three-year deal with PSG until 2025.Now he’s stunned the club by saying he will not trigger a 12-month extension on his contract, which expires at the end of next season.The France superstar confirmed his decision in a letter to PSG, a person with knowledge of the correspondence told The Associated Press on Monday. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, also said PSG would not allow Mbappé to leave as a free agent. This immediately raised the possibility of an immediate transfer bidding war by Madrid and other clubs this summer....

Slow down: New speed limit signs, transition zones added in downtown Leesburg

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:20 GMT

You better slow down the next time you’re in Leesburg, Virginia.That’s because the speed limit has been reduced from 25 to 20 miles per hour in downtown Leesburg, which is centered on the historic business and residential area.The Leesburg Town Council voted to reduce the speed limits in late February after a traffic and engineering study showed that reducing the speed should make streets safer for pedestrians and reduce the severity of crashes.According to the town, 82 new 20 mph speed limit signs have already been installed, along with transition zones in the blocks just outside the speed zone, which warn drivers of the new restrictions.A map of where the new speed limit signs and transition zones will be installed. (Courtesy Town of Leesburg)According to the Downtown Leesburg Speed Study, which began in 2021 and was updated through February: “The Downtown Leesburg area currently offers an old, tight grid of streets pattern with historic buildings that, in some c...

Motorcar Parts: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:20 GMT

TORRANCE, Calif. (AP) — TORRANCE, Calif. (AP) — Motorcar Parts of America Inc. (MPAA) on Tuesday reported earnings of $1.5 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the Torrance, California-based company said it had net income of 7 cents. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 5 cents per share.The maker of remanufactured vehicle alternators and starters posted revenue of $194.7 million in the period.For the year, the company reported a loss of $4.2 million, or 22 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $683.1 million.Motorcar Parts expects full-year revenue in the range of $720 million to $740 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MPAA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MPAASource

Man wanted after armed robbery in Aurora

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:20 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is searching for a man who committed an armed robbery Monday afternoon, offering up to $50,000 for information leading to the suspect's arrest and conviction.At approximately 2:26 p.m. the U.S. Post Office at 1550 Dayton Street in Aurora was robbed by an armed man, according to a press release from the United States Postal Inspection Service. 11 people shot downtown after Denver Nuggets win NBA Finals USPIS said the man displayed a black handgun during the robbery.The suspect is described as a middle-aged Black male and was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt with light-colored jeans, a hat, a surgical mask and was carrying a blue bag. (U.S. Postal Inspection Service)The suspect stole U.S. Postal Service assets, according to the release, and then fled on foot northbound on Dayton Street.He is described as a middle-aged Black male and was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt with light-colored jeans, a hat, a surgical mask and was carryi...

City of Miami PD issues traffic advisory before Trump’s arrival in federal court

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:20 GMT

The City of Miami Police Department issued a traffic advisory as former President Donald Trump makes his federal court appearance, Tuesday. Officials said at 10 a.m. authorities will shut down Northeast First Avenue between Third Street and Fifth Street as they prepare for Trump’s arrival. Police suggest commuters avoid the area and seek alternate routes if possible. Miami PD said they will continue to work with local, state and federal officials as they make any changes to these advisories.The police department encourages the community to follow them on their social Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter platforms for up-to-date information.

More than 60 million people could face severe storms Sunday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:20 GMT

(CNN) — More than 60 million people from Colorado to the Carolinas are under threat for severe storms Sunday, including heavy rain, hail and tornadoes, with the lower Mississippi and Tennessee valleys at greatest threat.Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms could hit the region this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service office in Huntsville, Alabama.“Damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall are all potential hazards with this activity,” as well as the chance of a tornado, according to the weather service.There is a Level 3 of 5 risk for severe storms for portions of Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, including Nashville, Birmingham, and Lexington. Cities including Dallas, Fort Worth, Atlanta and Denver face a slight storm threat. Other cities under a marginal threat include Oklahoma City, Columbus, Ohio, and Shreveport, Louisiana.Parts of Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and the Carolinas can expect excessive rainfall due...

From Stormy to Sizzling

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:20 GMT

The pattern remains unsettled today with scattered storms possible heading into the afternoon. A few of the downpours could produce heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and frequent lightning. However, the pattern will go from stormy to sizzling as drier filters into South Florida. High temperatures are expected to range into the low 90’s and feeling more like the triple digits (between 100-105 degrees) through Father’s Day weekend. Although the air will be drier overall, our primary wind flow will remain out of the South-Southwest to draw up the heat from the tropics. This will maintain a Summer-like pattern through early next week and a good reminder to drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks in the shade, and never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles. Have a wonderful day South Florida and make it a safe one! Vivian GonzalezMeteorologist, AMS Certified WSVN Channel 7

Paul McCartney says ‘final’ Beatles song coming thanks to artificial intelligence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:20 GMT

(CNN) — When it comes to artificial intelligence, Sir Paul McCartney doesn’t sound like he’s willing to just “Let It Be.”In an interview with BBC Radio 4’s “Today” program released Tuesday, the legendary musician and former Beatle was asked about AI and how it’s been used to make his voice sound younger – and to resurrect the voices of fellow band members John Lennon and George Harrison who died in 1980 and 2001, respectively.And he revealed there’s a “new” Beatles tune coming, thanks to the technology.“When we came to make what will be the last Beatles record – it was a demo that John had that we worked on and we just finished it up, it will be released this year – and we were able to take John’s voice and get it pure through this AI,” McCartney said. “So then we were able to mix the record as you would normally do.”While McCartney’s not on the internet much, he said, he’s aware of AI being used to do things like have Lennon sing one of his songs – which he...

Trump will face judge in historic court appearance over charges he hoarded secret documents

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:20 GMT

By ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER (Associated Press)MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump is expected to become Tuesday the first former president to face a judge on federal charges as the city of Miami prepared for possible protests by crowds that officials said could number in the tens of thousands.Trump approached his history-making court date with characteristic bravado, insisting as he has through years of legal woes that he has done nothing wrong and was being persecuted for political purposes. But the gravity of the moment was unmistakable as he answers to 37 felony counts that accuse him of willfully retaining classified records that prosecutors say could have jeopardized national security if exposed, then trying to hide them from investigators who demanded them back.The case is laden with political implications for Trump, who currently holds the dominant spot in the early days of the 2024 Republican presidential primary. But it also poses profound legal consequences given t...

Column: Lake County officials have nothing to lose by making a stadium pitch for the Chicago Bears

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:20 GMT

As long as real bears are roaming Lake County, we might as well make a pitch for the gridiron Bears. Seems like other locales are trying to lure them, so perhaps county economic development officials have a new stadium package prepared for the team.Folks may have missed the black bear sightings last week first lumbering near Gurnee Mills, then in the backyard of an Antioch-area home. State wildlife officials didn’t seem too upset about a rare bear encounter.The ursine sightings must be the first such in the county, although we have had bison and cougar visitors in the past. Black bears were once common in the county until our forefathers disposed of them in the late 1870s in favor of farms and pioneer housing.With the glimpse of the beasts at least Lake County can claim there’s some real bears here, compared to those suburbs who want to be the eventual home of the Monsters of the Midway.Having a new Chicago Bears stadium in Lake County would piggyback on the team’s...