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US upping Middle East presence due to risk of attacks on American troops

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:48:11 GMT

(The Hill) - Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Sunday that the United States is upping its presence in the Middle East because of the risk of escalated attacks on American troops."What we're seeing is a prospect of a significant escalation of attacks on our troops and our people throughout the region," Austin said on ABC's "This Week." "And because of that, we're going to do what's necessary to make sure that our troops are in that position and they were protected and that we have the ability to respond."He also said that upping the military presence in the region will "send another message to those who would who would seek to widen this conflict." In response to potential attacks from Hezbollah in Lebanon and from Iran, the administration has told any other groups seeking to get involved "don't." Blinken dodges question on whether US has asked Israel to delay ground operation "If any group or any country is looking to widen this conflict and take advantage of this very unfor...

Twins position breakdown: second base

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:48:11 GMT

As the 2023 season began, Jorge Polanco was on the injured list and Edouard Julien was in Triple-A. By the time it ended, both were integral parts of the Twins’ lineup.Polanco, the veteran, returned to the field and was his reliable self when he was healthy, and Julien, the rookie, had seemingly cemented himself in the Twins’ plans for years to come.2023 RECAPWhen the Twins left spring training camp in March, Polanco stayed back in Fort Myers, Fla., rehabbing from a knee injury that had cost him the end of the 2022 season as well. Before he returned, the Twins had called up Julien and given him his first taste in the major leagues. When Polanco came back on April 21, Julien was optioned back to Triple-A.Julien returned to the majors a month later when Polanco landed on the injured list with a hamstring strain. When he returned, it was back to Triple-A again for Julien.Polanco came back and suffered another hamstring strain and this time Julien was in the majors for good, getting cal...

Wild reassign Sammy Walker to AHL Iowa

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:48:11 GMT

Hours after a 5-4 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Wild on Sunday reassigned wing Sammy Walker back to their American Hockey League affiliate in Iowa.Walker, 24, a seventh-round pick in the 2017 amateur draft, played two games after being recalled in the wake of Matt Boldy’s upper-body injury, which has kept him out since he was hurt in a 7-4 loss at Toronto on Oct. 15.In his two games, Walker was a minus-2 with no points, and zero shots on goal, while the Wild went 0-1-1. In 11 NHL games dating to last spring, Walker has a goal and assist and is a minus-3. That last stat is of particular concern to the Wild because their defense has struggled in three losses.On Saturday, the Wild surrendered 54 shots to the Blue Jackets.The Wild seem likely to call up a different forward for Tuesday night’s game against Edmonton at Xcel Energy Center, probably a player with substantial NHL experience like Vinni Lettieri or Jujhar Kara.The former has a goal and two assists in four gam...

Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey, OLB Odafe Oweh active vs. Lions; Detroit CB Jerry Jacobs out

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:48:11 GMT

The Ravens returned home for their first game at M&T Bank Stadium in a month Sunday and do so much healthier than their opponent, the Detroit Lions.Among the Ravens’ six inactive players, the only starter they are without is safety Marcus Williams (hamstring), who was ruled out Friday. Cornerback Kevon Seymour (ankle) is also inactive.Others who are not active include center Sam Mustipher, outside linebacker Jeremiah Moon, guard Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu and Josh Johnson, who is the third/emergency quarterback.Meanwhile, cornerback Marlon Humphrey is active after being added to the injury report Saturday with an illness and listed as questionable. Outside linebacker Odafe Oweh is also back after missing the past four games with an ankle injury.The Lions (5-1), on the other hand, come in banged up.They are without their top running back, David Montgomery (ribs), as well as starting cornerback Jerry Jacobs, who suffered a knee injury in practice Friday and was ruled out Sunday...

A look behind the scenes of Gophers’ emotional win over Hawkeyes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:48:11 GMT

When P.J. Fleck did his customary crowd surfing atop players on Saturday night, the Gophers head coach didn’t have the highest elevation in the pink-walled visiting locker room at Kinnick Stadium.Minnesota defensive coordinator Joe Rossi had climbed on all fours onto the tops of the lockers and was banging their metal frames as the celebration hit higher decibel levels after the Gophers’ 12-10 win over Iowa.Rossi’s bird’s-eye view was one of countless snippets that emanated from Minnesota’s first victory in the Floyd of Rosedale rivalry game since 2014 and the U’s first win in Iowa City since 1999.Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis let out a big scream as he entered the locker room. A trio of Gophers — Anthony Smith, Tyler Stolsky and Joey Gerlach — were needed to carry the 98-pound pig trophy into the U’s confines. And one staffer talked about making a futile effort to find an makeshift ash tray to try to contain the victory cigars.Given the eight-year drought — including all six ...

Schenectady Police investigating State Street homicide

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:48:11 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Police Department announced they are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday morning. The incident took place in the area of 764 State Street. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On October 22 at 6:49 a.m., officers responded to State Street following reports of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, police located a 42-year-old man with gunshot wounds on the second floor of a building, who was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim's identity will not be released until their family has been notified. Police stated there is no suspect description available at this time. Crash on I-90 involving tractor trailers closes two lanes The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Schenectady Police Department at (518)788-6566.

Celebrating Autism Acceptance Day at Via Aquarium

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:48:11 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) - According to the American Medical Association, one in six children has some form of a sensory issue, which is only higher for those on the autism spectrum. So, on Sunday, dozens of families took advantage of the free Autism Acceptance Day event at Via Aquarium in Rotterdam. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara organized Autism Acceptance Day at the aquarium to help create more activities that promote understanding and acceptance.“We have more today than we had years ago,” Assemblyman Santabarbara said. “By doing these events, by working with the community, by partnering up…we’re seeing that other organizations are also inspired to do the same thing.”And that’s why many families, like the Santiago family, stopped by. Luis Santiago brought his son Sebastian, who is on the spectrum.“He loves the yellow fish; that’s why we’re here,” he said. “I really love it. Especially for my ...

Broncos vs. Packers: Live updates and highlights from the NFL Week 7 game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:48:11 GMT

Can the Broncos snap their cold streak to win their second game of the season? Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.Live updatesPre-game updatesScouting report (10:25 a.m.): Check out how the Broncos match up with the Packers in Ryan McFadden’s scouting report.Game predictionsParker Gabriel, beat writer: Broncos 24, Packers 23Denver’s 0-3 at home as a betting favorite, so what better time for Sean Payton’s first win at Empower Field than against a mediocre-at-best Green Bay team that enters as a one-point favorite? With Kansas City and Buffalo sandwiched around the bye week, this is the Broncos’ last best chance at a win before folks start their Thanksgiving menu planning. They’ll have a good chance at getting it if Justin Simmons and company take the ball away from Jordan Love a couple times.Ryan McFadden, beat writer: Broncos 24, Packers 21Denver’s defense will carry its performance against Kansas City into...

Live updates | Israel says it's stepping up attacks on the Gaza Strip

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:48:11 GMT

Israeli warplanes have struck targets across the Gaza Strip as well as two airports in Syria and a mosque in the occupied West Bank allegedly used by militants, while a second convoy of humanitarian aid reportedly began crossing into Gaza from Egypt on Sunday afternoon.Israel’s military spokesman said the country is stepping up its attacks, and there are growing expectations of a ground offensive.The war, now in its 16th day, is the deadliest of five Gaza wars for both sides. The Palestinian Health Ministry said Sunday that the death toll in Gaza had reached at least 4,651 people, with another 14,254 people wounded in the besieged territory. The ministry said 90 Palestinians were also killed in violence and Israeli raids in the occupied West Bank since Hamas militants stormed into Israel on Oct. 7. More than 1,650 others were wounded, it added.More than 1,400 people in Israel have been killed, mostly in the initial Hamas attack. In addition, 203 people were believed captured by Hama...

2024 Ford Mustang Honors Its Iconic Elder

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:48:11 GMT

Only a few new cars have debuted in half-year models, and it hasn’t occurred in more than 30 years. The most well-known example of a fractured name is the 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang, the iconic muscle car known by a mid-year moniker but never marketed as such by the manufacturer.The carmaker’s longest-tenured vehicle debuted at the New York World’s Fair as a 1965 model in April 1964. A few months later, the manufacturer made modifications but the updated cars were still 1965 models. The changes eventually prompted experts to designate the differences with the earlier model acquiring the half-year qualifier.The 2024 Mustang, available since the summer of 2023, marks the first year of the car’s seventh generation. Date nuances aside, the so-called Pony car is 60 years old. It’s had work done, some good, some bad. But like many aging stars, the icon remains robust and unmistakable.Available in five trims, the 2024 Mustang ranges from the base EcoBoost (MSRP, $32,515....