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El Nino pattern pushes DC December to top 15 wettest

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:15 GMT

Following a dry autumn season, El Nino flexed its muscles and the water tables are in good shape across the D.C. metro area.Even as late as Dec. 12, D.C. was in an abnormally dry spell thanks to a dry fall season.The District tallied 6.76 inches of rain from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30; a whopping 3.74 inches below average.That all changed when waterlogged systems pushed December’s rainfall to 5.08 inches, as of Christmas Day.Even without the expected 0.50-1.0 inch expected Tuesday into Wednesday, this month ranks as D.C’s 11th wettest December.The common theme with the most recent wet Decembers in D.C., as seen below, is El Nino.Just one month ago, the Shenandoah Valley was in a moderate to extreme drought thanks to the dry autumn.The same turn of events in D.C. has led to drought improvement along I-81. Extreme drought has been erased and moderate to severe drought coverage has decreased by a whopping 19% this month.Charlottesville, Virginia, had its 13th driest autumn season with 6.04 inc...

Jaime Jaquez Jr. scores 31, Spoelstra moves to 9-0 on Christmas as Heat top 76ers 119-113

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:15 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — The first thing Miami rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. did when the schedule was released this summer was check to see when the Heat play in his hometown of Los Angeles.The second thing was seeing if they played on Christmas.“I was excited,” Jaquez said.And it showed. Jaquez scored 31 points and got his first double-double, Bam Adebayo finished with 26 points and 15 rebounds and the Heat held on to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-113 on Monday night.“Great to get a win, career night, Christmas,” Jaquez said. “I grew up watching these games and to be able to play and have a career night, I just go back to all the hard work, late nights in the gym, preparing for moments like this.”Heat coach Erik Spoelstra improved to 9-0 on Christmas, the best record in NBA history for head coaches on the holiday.“It’s an incredible honor and you don’t ever want to take it for granted,” Spoelstra said of playing on the holiday. “It really does mean something. You’re viewed as a contending team, t...

Eagles end 3-game skid, maintain control of NFC East title hopes with 33-25 win over Giants

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:15 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Yes, of course, Jalen Hurts and coach Nick Sirianni heard the booming chants that echoed throughout the Linc from Eagles fans fed up with the pass-heavy offense that stalled in the second half.“Run the ball! Run the ball!” “I think I’d hear that too even if I had a double headset on,” Sirianni cracked.No, of course, Hurts, Sirianni and offensive coordinator Brian Johnson weren’t going to surrender to the whims of fickle fans and their play-calling proposal from way up in the cheap seats.So they say.The Eagles eventually listened, and fans went wild when Kenneth Gainwell ripped off a 22-yard run and D’Andre Swift scored on a 5-yard run — yes, a rushing score that kept their chance of an NFC East title alive.Hurts scored on the “tush push” that gave him the NFL record for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in a season and he threw for 301 yards and a touchdown to lead the Philadelphia Eagles past the New York Giants 33-25 on Monday night.They even...

Broncos cut safety Kareem Jackson but will try to re-sign him to practice squad if he clears waivers

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:15 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Safety Kareem Jackson was released by the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day, less than 24 hours after their playoff chances took a big hit with a 26-23 loss to the New England Patriots.The Broncos (7-8) are expected to sign Jackson to their practice squad if he clears waivers Tuesday. That way, he could be elevated for their final two games and any playoff games should they qualify.They have about a 1-in-20 shot at ending their eight-year playoff drought, however, after losing to the Patriots, the fourth underdog that’s beaten them in Denver this season.The 14th-year veteran has been fined five times, ejected twice and suspended twice this season over a series of illegal hits. He returned from this second suspension last week but wasn’t activated for the Broncos’ game against the Patriots.He’s now missed seven of Denver’s last eight games and PJ Locke has played exceptionally well in his absence.Jackson ran afoul of the league̵...

Biden ordena ataque contra grupo proiraní luego de que tres soldados de EEUU fueran heridos en Irak

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:15 GMT

El presidente Joe Biden ordenó ataques en contra de grupos milicianos respaldados por Irán en respuesta a un atentado con drones que causó heridas a tres soldados estadounidenses en el norte de Irak.La portavoz del Consejo de Seguridad Nacional, Adrienne Watson, señaló que uno de los soldados sufrió heridas críticas durante el ataque de primeras horas del lunes. La milicia Kataeb Hezbollah, respaldada por Irán, y grupos proiraníes afiliados, se atribuyeron el atentado.Biden, quien pasa la Navidad en el retiro presidencial de Camp David, Maryland, fue informado sobre el ataque del lunes y ordenó al Pentágono que le presentara opciones de respuesta.El secretario de Defensa, Lloyd Austin, y el equipo de seguridad nacional, rápidamente elaboraron planes y le presentaron las opciones durante una llamada telefónica. El presidente ordenó ataques en contra de tres ubicaciones que utilizan el Kataeb Hezbollah y grupos afiliados. Biden critica las disposiciones que le impiden ce...

Super maxi LawConnect is first out of the harbor in annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:15 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — Super maxi LawConnect was the first out of the harbor in a close and dramatic start to the annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race on Tuesday.Rival 100-foot yachts SHK Scallywag and defending champion Andoo Comanche followed in that order as light winds made for a challenging start to the race. LawConnect has been runner-up in the last three Sydney to Hobart races.Comanche flew a protest flag from the start, accusing Scallywag of tacking too close to her as the yachts made their way out of the harbor and through Sydney Heads. If Comanche follows through with the protest and it is successful, Scallywag will need to complete a 720-degree penalty turn or risk being disqualified from a line honors win on arrival in Hobart.The fleet of more than 100 yachts will sail down the New South Wales state south coast and across the often treacherous Bass Strait to the island state of Tasmania. The finish line of the 628-nautical mile (720-mile, 1,170-kilometer) race is at Constitution Do...

Man arrested for attempted murder of 60-year-old

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A man was arrested and accused of attempted murder in a case that prompted a shelter-in-place notification last week near Portico Lane in unincorporated Boulder County.According to a release from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, a 911 caller asked for medical assistance shortly after midnight on Dec. 19. Blizzard, high wind warnings in Eastern Colorado When first responders arrived, BCSO said they found a 60-year-old victim who had sustained blunt force trauma injuries in an apparent attempted murder.The man was taken to a local hospital in an ambulance and then was flown to a Level 1 Trauma Center for further medical care with life-threatening injuries.BCSO said the suspect, identified as Michael Joseph Lucky, 32, was quickly identified and a search began. BCSO said the suspect had a previous criminal history which made investigators believe that the victim was specifically targeted. Lucky was out of custody at the time on bond for a case involving the victi...

Veteran helps family out of flipped car with ironic date to his own similar accident

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:15 GMT

ESTES PARK, Colo. (KDVR) -- Some parts of Colorado on Christmas Eve saw a good amount of snow, including many parts in the high country. Jason Smiley and his family saw all that snow as they traveled back down from Estes Park to Parker, but all the powder made driving conditions a little dicey on US Highway 36. Denver snow: Colorado snow totals for Christmas Eve "There had been a big snowfall from the night before," Smiley, a veteran and current Federal Agent said. "It was almost instant the road conditions changed like that." Smiley said they were coming around a turn on the two-lane highway when they saw a car turned over off the road. He said at first he thought it was from the night before but his wife noticed the lights were on and the car was still running. Smiley said he knew he needed to go and help. He climbed up on the top of the car and started to figure out what he needed to do to help. "There was snow all over and the airbags deployed, so I couldn’t see what was insi...

Authorities on the lookout during deadliest time of year for DUIs

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Agencies across the state are on the lookout, searching for impaired drivers as holiday celebrations wrap up.  The Colorado Department of Transportation reported 48 deaths on Colorado roads last December, half of those due to an impaired driver. Colorado law enforcement agencies on lookout for DUIs this holiday season This time of year is known for being the deadliest season when it comes to impaired driving according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.On Dec. 14, 1997, Brittany Lamb said she was heading home to Littleton with her aunt after seeing the Nutcracker in Denver when they were hit by a suspected drunk driver.    “We were going south on Santa Fe and a driver who had been at the bar crossed over the median and hit my aunt’s car head-on,” Lamb said. Her aunt died in the crash, and moments later the life flight helicopter carrying the suspected drunk driver along with two nurses and a pilot went down. Lamb sa...

How Mann, Driver revved up ‘Ferrari for big screen

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:15 GMT

Somehow, the Adam Driver who plays Enzo Ferrari in Michael Mann’s definitive portrait of the illustrious Italian car maker is distinctly not an Adam Driver we’ve ever seen before.Lean, with short grey hair, quietly commanding in impeccably tailored Italian suits, Enzo in 1957 knows that to avoid the collapse of his automotive business only a new – and winning – race car can provide the boost that will, virtually overnight, spark sales.That year was essential, said “Ferrari” director Michael Mann (“Heat,” “The Last of the Mohicans”). “Because during this one year of 1957, the dynamics going on in his life all collide at this particular time.“The company’s going broke. But more importantly, he’s just lost his son Dino, so he’s in a state of grief. His marriage with Laura (Penelope Cruz) is falling apart and they’re both handling it in different ways. Everything about the history and what the future is going to be is happening at this particular moment.“These conflicts happen to all of...