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Nationals Notebook: First series vs. Braves shows plenty of possibilities and problems

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:15:44 GMT

Groundskeepers prepare the field before an opening day baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)When you’re coming off of a 107-loss season, one doesn’t necessarily expect miracles. One also recognizes that the things that got you out of perpetual playoff contention will continue to show up and not just from time to time.Thursday’s opener saw the team leave nine players on base, their starting pitcher struggle to get through three innings and their shortstop make mistakes in the field multiple times.More Washington Nationals NewsMore MLB NewsMore Sports NewsBut at least the Nationals aren’t in last place: Sunday’s 4-1 win over Atlanta allowed Washington to climb out of fifth place in the NL East for the first time since April 21 of last year.So let’s get our weekly recaps underway with a positive vibe, with the knowledge that in April yo...

Malaysia Parliament votes to scrap mandatory death sentences

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:15:44 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s Parliament on Monday approved a bill that would scrap mandatory death penalties and limit capital punishment to serious crimes as part of wide-ranging reforms, bringing possible reprieves to more than 1,300 prisoners on death row.While the death sentence remains, courts will now be given the option of imposing jail sentences of up to 40 years, Deputy Law Minister Ramkarpal Singh said. Previously, courts had no choice but to mandate hanging as punishment for a range of crimes including murder, drug trafficking, treason, kidnapping and acts of terror. The reforms include abolishing the death penalty for some offenses that don’t cause death that fall under kidnapping, terrorism and certain firearm crimes, officials said.Singh called the reforms a significant step forward for Malaysia’s criminal justice system. He said 1,318 people are on death row in the country, including 842 who have exhausted all avenues of appeals. Most cases are...

How employees and employers can thrive with a 4-day workweek

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:15:44 GMT

Americans are overworked. According to the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development, U.S. employees work an average of 1,791 hours per year versus an OECD country average of 1,716 — the sixth highest in the world.To give workers in their state an extra day off to recharge, Maryland lawmakers introduced a new bill “promoting, incentivizing and supporting the experimentation and study” of a four-day workweek for private companies and government agencies. It was ultimately withdrawn.Let’s take a look at how employees and employers could thrive with a four-day workweek and whether such a schedule could become the new norm.[See: The 25 Best Jobs of 2023.]What Is a 4-Day Workweek?A four-day workweek is exactly what it sounds like: a workweek during which employees work for four days and take the other three off.Here’s how it works: Instead of working 40 hours a week, four-day workweeks allow you to work only 32 hours while receiving the same pay...

Lawyer who represented students in DC abuse case now faces child pornography charges

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:15:44 GMT

A Florida-based attorney who represented D.C. families during a sex abuse case in 2019 has been arrested on child pornography charges.According to court documents on Mar. 15, investigators with the FBI found Michael Dolce in his West Palm Beach home in bed with a laptop, actively viewing young “prepubescent females” during a search warrant.More DC NewsMore Local NewsMore Crime NewsA digital forensic analysis done by the FBI found nearly 2,000 images and five videos of child pornography, according to the complaint.While he lived in Florida, Dolce represented families in the D.C. area in 2019 when they filed a civil lawsuit against the Washington Hebrew Congregation preschool after allegations that a male teacher sexually abused at least eight children.Dolce was a partner at Cohen Milstein Sellers and Toll and specialized in representing sex crime survivors, according to his recently pulled down biography on the law firm’s web page.Dolce was also known as a political advocate for sex ...

How much snow could Denver see Tuesday?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:15:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- April is starting off with a roller coaster forecast, from highs in the 30s to highs near 70 degrees.The forecast will bring a variety of weather to our state this week, including warm spring days and even snow chances. How much snow could Denver see in April? How much snow will fall in Denver Tuesday?The Pinpoint Weather Team said light snow showers will arrive for the Denver metro area on Tuesday.The snow showers will stick around throughout the day with breezy winds.Metro totals will only amount to around an inch with more accumulating in the higher elevations.Snow totals forecast from the Pinpoint Weather team on April 3, 2023How much snow has Denver seen so far this year?So far this season, Denver has recorded 46.7 inches of snowfall. Last year, Denver received a total of 49.4 inches the entire season. It’s April. Where’s the warmer weather? On average, Denver sees 8.8 inches of snowfall in April, making it the second snowiest month of the year.How much sno...

Letecia Stauch's murder trial begins Monday, 3 years after death of stepson

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:15:44 GMT

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Opening statements in the murder trial of Letecia Stauch, who is accused of murdering her stepson in 2020, begins Monday.Letecia, now 39, is accused of killing her stepson, 11-year-old Gannon Stauch. Gannon was reported missing in January 2020, and his disappearance sparked a nationwide search. On March 2, 2020, Letecia was arrested in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and then on March 18, 2020, Gannon's body was found in Florida. In the three years since Gannon's death, Letecia has changed her plea in the case. Originally, she pleaded not guilty, but then changed her plea to not guilty by reason of insanity in February 2022. First lady Jill Biden visits Colorado as part of national tour Letecia's trial began on March 20 with a jury selection, and those selected will be called back for Monday's opening statements. The trial is expected to last six to eight weeks. She faces 13 counts for allegedly killing Gannon, including first-degree murder, child abus...

Cape Coral parents mourn son’s death following Army Black Hawk helicopter crash

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:15:44 GMT

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WSVN) — The tragic news of the Army Black Hawk helicopter that crashed in Kentucky and claimed the lives of nine soldiers, including 32-year-old Aaron Healy, has left many families in mourning. Now, days after the tragedy, Healy’s parents, Vicki and Michael, have spoken out about their son and the life he left behind.“The military has lost a good soldier, a wife lost a good husband, his children lost a good father, I’ve lost a good son,” said Michael.Healy enlisted in the U.S. Army 13 years ago and served multiple tours overseas in Afghanistan. It wasn’t until his latest tour that he discovered his passion.“He went to Kabul the second time and he was a door gunner in a helicopter,” said Vicki. “That’s when he decided that he wanted to be a pilot.”Healy was accepted into a pilot school and graduated in October 2022. He was a Black Hawk pilot in the 101st Airborne Division.“[Aaron] was really hap...

Disney World’s Fastest Roller Coaster Opens April 4

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:15:44 GMT

Set to open officially in Walt Disney World on April 4th, TRON Lightcycle/Run brings high-speed thrills to Magic Kingdom as the Happiest Place on Earth closes out its 18-month-long 50th Anniversary Celebration.The roller coaster, originally found at Shanghai Disney Resort, brings the world of Grid from the TRON film franchise direct to Tomorrowland. High-speed thrills and next-level technology are at the forefront of this ride, with a unique ride vehicle that pushes the idea of what a roller coaster can look and feel like.TRON Lightcycle/Run is far from the only new attraction to light up Walt Disney World in the past few years. Disney has been busy bringing new rides, restaurants, and entertainment to its guests across all four theme parks, with TRON being perhaps the most eye-catching as you approach.What TRON Brings To The TableWith top speeds of just under 60 miles per hour, TRON Lightcycle/Run is one of the fastest rides in Walt Disney World and certainly th...

WWE is combining with UFC to form a new company

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:15:44 GMT

(CNN) — World Wrestling Entertainment is merging with Endeavor Group, the parent company of competitor UFC, to form a new publicly traded company.The deal values the newly combined company at over $21 billion: UFC is worth $12.1 billion and WWE is valued at $9.3 billion. Endeavor shareholders will own 51% of the newly combined company, while WWE shareholders are getting 49%.“This is a rare opportunity to create a global live sports and entertainment pureplay built for where the industry is headed,” said Ariel Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor, in a statement. Emanuel, a Hollywood powerhouse agent, will be the CEO of the new company and retain his chief executive title at the agency.Vince McMahon will retain his current WWE title of executive chairman at the new company, which doesn’t yet have name. He said in a statement that the new company “will be well positioned to maximize the value of our combined media rights.” He also said the new company...

John Cena reps North Shore roots with special edition Kowloon sneakers during WrestleMania

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:15:44 GMT

The North Shore was represented in more ways than one at WrestleMania over the weekend as John Cena sported some sick kicks that even caught their creators by surprise.During WWE WrestleMania 39, the West Newbury native wore a pair of special sneakers made in collaboration between a local artist and Kowloon Restaurant.The red, black and gold sneakers were released back in February after Kowloon teamed up with Sway of blueswaydshoes to make some 100, hand-painted Nike Air Force 1 sneaks inspired by the restaurant.RELATED: Fine Dining & Footwear: Kowloon Restaurant teams up with artist to create special Nike sneakersPosting to Instagram, Sway shared his surprise when the sneakers made a cameo during a Cena match, stating “@johncena rocking that blueswaydshoes custom, mind is blown right now ”“That was quite incredible,” said Kowloon Restaurant co-owner Stanley Wong. “I mean, we’ve had a friendship with the Cena family for over 20 years.”On...