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Nacho Elvira’s birdie blitz gives him 1-shot lead in Denmark

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:16:44 GMT

FARSO, Denmark (AP) — Nacho Elvira moved ahead of first-round leader Robert MacIntyre by a stroke after carding an 8-under 62 in the Made in HimmerLand on Friday.Elvira started his second round with a blizzard of birdies; five in a row from the third hole to be 6 under through seven holes. He bogeyed once, on the 11th, but immediately birdied the next with a five-foot putt.“That was what I call a quick start,” Elvira said.He was 9 under at the European tour event, after MacIntyre followed his opening 64 with a 68.Ross Fisher was two shots off the pace thanks to a 67.In fourth at 6 under were Marc Warren, the 2014 champion, and fellow Scot Richie Ramsay. They both shot 64s.___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Denver weather: One more stormy Pinpoint Weather Alert Day then dry, warm days return

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:16:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — There is a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms moving west to east across the Front Range and in Denver weather this Friday evening.Friday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day for thunderstorms that will move across the Front Range. A few storms could produce lightning, heavy rain, wind and hail. Beethoven and Brews, Crosscurrents, plus 7 things to do in Denver this weekend There will be similar storms on Saturday afternoon before we finally get to enjoy a dry stretch in the forecast from Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast.Rain outlook for the week ahead of July 7 from Pinpoint Weather.Weather tonight: Storms depart and cool overnightShowers and thunderstorms should head east by early evening Friday. There is a chance that a few lingering showers could last past 9 to 11 p.m. along the Front Range. But, overall the storm threat should end quickly in metro Denver. Forecast lows across Colorado by Saturday morning, July 8.Some storms will head ...

South Florida scorcher as heat index reaches 110 degrees; record temps prompt advisory for 2nd consecutive day

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:16:44 GMT

Another day has brought another heat advisory in South Florida, prompting local first responders to issue words of warning.Friday’s heat advisory remains in place in Miami-Dade and Broward counties until 7 p.m. and in Monroe County until 6 p.m.The National Weather Service confirmed Miami reached 97 degrees on Friday, shattering a 2020 record of 95 degrees.https://twitter.com/NWSMiami/status/1677419236682264578?s=20The relentless heat was felt across South Florida, with the heat index, or “feels like” temperatures, reaching 110 degrees Fahrenheit along the east coast.Fire rescue units are standing by ready to help.Earlier in the day, City of Miami Fire Rescue Capt. Damian Beitra met with the crew at Fire Station No. 7, as they prepared for another hot day on the job that could include heat related calls.Beitra said it’s important to watch for signs of heat illness.“The first early warning signs that are going to be thirst — you’re goin...

Beached dolphin dies near Mizell-Johnson State Beach Park in Hollywood

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:16:44 GMT

A dolphin died after it was found Friday afternoon beached near Mizell-Johnson State Beach Park in Hollywood. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene as State Park and Recreation workers provided assistance to the beached dolphin.Other authorities were contacted to assist in the dolphin rescue. The dolphin was taken away in a U-Haul truck Friday afternoon.

North Miami man found guilty of aiming laser pointer at government helicopters

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:16:44 GMT

After a trial in Miami federal court, a jury has convicted a North Miami man for deliberately pointing a laser pointer at two United States Coast Guard helicopters and one Miami-Dade Police Department helicopter.According to the evidence presented during the trial, Patrick E. Longsworth, 68, targeted three government helicopters in late November of last year. The laser pointer strikes occurred on two separate occasions, affecting two U.S. Coast Guard helicopters and one Miami-Dade Police Department helicopter.In the initial incident, the laser struck a U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer in the eye. Six days later, Longsworth again directed the green laser pointer at a second U.S. Coast Guard helicopter. Shortly after that, a Miami-Dade Police Department helicopter arrived at the scene and was also repeatedly targeted by the laser. The incident was captured on video by police officers, who were able to track Longsworth to his residence, where he was apprehended holding the laser pointer...

US approves cluster bombs despite humanitarian concerns

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:16:44 GMT

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Friday announced it will include cluster bombs in the United States’ next $800 million weapons package for Ukraine, as well as armored vehicles and air defense missiles.National security adviser Jake Sullivan responded to humanitarian concerns about the controversial cluster bombs by emphasizing the need to provide Kyiv with artillery and by saying that Ukraine has already been targeted by Russia’s cluster bombs.“We recognize that cluster munitions created risk of civilian harm from unexploded ordnance,” Sullivan said during a White House press briefing. “This is why we deferred the decision for as long as we could, but there is also a massive risk of civilian harm if Russian troops and tanks roll over Ukrainian positions and take more Ukrainian territory and subjugate more Ukrainian civilians because Ukraine does not have enough artillery.”Cluster munitions are designed to destroy multiple targets at once by dropping explosive “bomblets” ove...

Standoff continues in Worcester after man allegedly shoots 2 family members, shoots at officers

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:16:44 GMT

A standoff continued in Worcester Friday afternoon, hours after police said a man shot two of his family members and then shot at police before running back into his home. The incident happened on Colby Avenue shortly after 8:30 a.m. Police said the man shot at his family members and opened fire on police when responding officers tried to arrest him. Police said the family members who were shot were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. None of the officers were hit, according to police.Still, the scene in Worcester remained active as of around 4 p.m. Friday afternoon with various law enforcement personnel on scene.Police said they were using drones as part of their response. Some residents in the area were evacuated from their homes.One neighbor earlier in the day Friday told 7NEWS he heard sirens around 9 a.m. The neighbor, Abdul Bilal, said he was concerned“I didn’t know what was happening,” Bilal said of his reaction.“I’ve been living here for tw...

Saugus man charged with murdering his roommate

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:16:44 GMT

A Saugus man was charged with murdering his housemate Friday, officials said. 64-year-old George Finley is charged with killing Joshua Thomson, 37, in their home at 315 Essex Street, the Essex County D.A. announced.The D.A. said police responded to the home around 6:30 a.m. Friday to investigate a death of a male and then announced around 4 p.m. that Thomson was murdered.Finley was located at the house and arrested.Speaking on Friday, neighbors described the area as a quiet neighborhood even though it is close to Route 1.“It’s insane because it’s always so quiet over here,” one man said. “We’re off the highway but nothing happens over here. It’s just a hole in the wall to everybody.Finley is expected in court Monday.

Jury sent home for the weekend in trial of man accused of murdering Weymouth police officer, bystander

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:16:44 GMT

Deliberations stalled Friday in the trial of a man accused of killing a Weymouth police officer and a bystander in 2018. The jury has been deciding whether Lopes is not guilty by reason of insanity after he shot and killed Weymouth police Sgt. Michael Chesna and 77-year-old Vera Adams in 2018.There were no deliberations today, and a court source said this is “an emotional situation.” A young female juror met at sidebar five times with Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannone. “I do appreciate everyone’s patience. This is a sensitive matter so I do need to see you at sidebar please,” Cannone said. The judge did not explain what the sensitive matter was. At times, the juror was shaking her head and wiping her nose and tears from her eyes. Just after 2 p.m., the judge sent the jury home. After five days of deliberations, the jury appears unable to come to a unanimous decision.“Either they’re going to find him responsible, guilty, or they’re going to end up ...

Police seek help IDing trio accused of stealing from Seekonk High School

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:16:44 GMT

Police asked for the public’s help Friday as they work to identify a group of people accused of stealing from Seekonk High School. Seekonk police said the incident happened on June 29 when two men and one woman entered the school by removing an air conditioning window unit. Officials said the trio then stole a school laptop and an Xbox and caused about $1,000 in damage. Police released photos of three suspects in the case on Friday and asked anyone with information to contact detectives at 508-336-8123 x. 51105.