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Louisville transfer Williams headed to North Carolina

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:13:24 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Louisville forward Jae’Lyn Withers says he’s transferring to North Carolina.Withers announced his decision Tuesday in a social media post. He spent his first three seasons with the Cardinals and would have two more seasons of eligibility.The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 8.9 points and 5.3 rebounds last season. He shot 41.7% from 3-point range and had 12 games with multiple made 3s to show some inside-out ability needed by a UNC team that struggled to make outside shots.UNC returns Armando Bacot, the program’s career leading rebounder and an Associated Press third-team All-American, and guard R.J. Davis at the core of an expected roster revamp, which included guard Caleb Love transferring to Michigan. That comes after the Tar Heels became the first team to go from No. 1 in the AP preseason poll to missing the NCAA Tournament since it expanded to 64 teams in 1985.___ AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball and https://apnews.c...

La violencia armada amenaza a los estadounidenses a donde quiera que vayan

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:13:24 GMT

El mes pasado, un tirador masivo mató a niños y adultos en una escuela. El lunes, los muertos estaban en un banco. Los implacables brotes de violencia armada en el país han dejado víctimas en todas partes, desde centros comerciales y supermercados hasta conciertos y lugares de culto. Los asesinatos en el Old National Bank en el centro de Louisville el lunes por la mañana se contarán entre las aproximadamente 300 a 400 muertes por disparos en los lugares de trabajo estadounidenses que ocurren cada año. Desde 2011 hasta 2021, la cantidad de trabajadores estadounidenses asesinados a tiros varió de un mínimo de 304 en 2020 a un máximo de 394 en 2016, según cifras de la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales.El mes pasado, el 27 de marzo, tres niños de 9 años y tres miembros del personal fueron asesinados en The Covenant School, una escuela cristiana privada para niños desde preescolar hasta sexto grado en Nashville, Tennessee. El atacante era un ex alumno que fue asesinado a tiros por la pol...

Vehículo de trabajo se descarrila en las vías del Metro cerca de Potomac Yard

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:13:24 GMT

Un equipo de construcción se descarriló frente a la estación Potomac Yard en Alexandria, Virginia, el martes por la mañana, lo que provocó retrasos para los viajeros ferroviarios, informó la Autoridad de Tránsito Metropolitano del Área de Washington (WMATA, en inglés).El vehículo de trabajo se removió y los trenes de las Líneas Azul y Blue Plus ya no son de vía única, indicó WMATA. Es posible que haya demoras después de que el vehículo averiado interrumpió el servicio entre Braddock Road y el Aeropuerto Nacional Ronald Reagan.No se reportaron heridos. El gerente general de Metro, Randy Clarke, dijo que tomó tiempo volver a poner el camión en las vías.El descarrilamiento no involucró a un tren y no estuvo relacionado con la construcción en la estación Potomac Yard, que no se abrirá a los viajeros hasta mayo, informaron WMATA y Clarke.La agencia de transporte detalló que el descarrilamiento ocurrió cerca de un área de trabajo a lo largo del puente de la Línea Amarilla. El servicio de ...

Duke’s Filipowski to return for 2nd season with Blue Devils

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:13:24 GMT

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke 7-footer Kyle Filipowski is returning to the Blue Devils for his sophomore season instead of testing the NBA draft waters.Filipowski announced his decision Tuesday in a social media post, saying: “I’m not done yet, see you next year.”Filipowski was named The Associated Press newcomer of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference, and he was named the most valuable player of the ACC Tournament after the Blue Devils’ claimed the title. He averaged 15.1 points and 8.9 rebounds and possesses the ability to step outside.Duke is losing a pair of one-and-done prospects, big man Dereck Lively II and wing Dariq Whitehead, to the NBA draft while junior guard Jeremy Roach has declared for the draft while maintaining his college eligibility. Filipowski’s return gives the Blue Devils a strong core along with Tyrese Proctor and Mark Mitchell, who announced plans to return.___AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball and https://apne...

Seleccionan a Chicago como la sede para la Convención Nacional Demócrata de 2024

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:13:24 GMT

Chicago será la sede de la Convención Nacional Demócrata de 2024 que elegirá al candidato presidencial del partido, confirmaron funcionarios el martes.Un portavoz del gobernador de Illinois, J.B. Pritzker, dijo a nuestra cadena hermana NBC 5 que la ciudad ha sido seleccionada para el gran evento, superando las ofertas de Atlanta y Nueva York.El Chicago Sun-Times fue el primero en informar la noticia, diciendo que la convención se llevará a cabo del 19 al 22 de agosto, y se esperan miles de delegados y visitantes.El año pasado, los funcionarios anunciaron una oferta para llevar la convención a Chicago. El anuncio en video estuvo acompañado por el respaldo de los principales demócratas de Illinois, incluido el gobernador J.B. Pritzker y la alcaldesa de Chicago, Lori Lightfoot. Eligen a Milwaukee como sede de la Convención Nacional Republicana en el 2024 Progresistas obtienen control de la Corte Suprema de Wisconsin por primera vez en 15 años ...

AP source: Democrats tap Chicago to host 2024 national convention over Atlanta, New York

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:13:24 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — AP source: Democrats tap Chicago to host 2024 national convention over Atlanta, New York.Source

How to track your Colorado tax refund

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:13:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The filing deadline to submit 2022 tax returns or an extension to file and pay tax owed this year is April 18 instead of April 15 due to Emancipation Day in Washington, D.C. The holiday falls on April 17.If you have already filed your taxes and are waiting for your refund, here's how you can track it in Colorado. Colorado among states where people write off most on tax returns Track your refund onlineYou can check the status of your Colorado refund by using the Colorado Department of Revenue's revenue online service.Once you're on the webpage, you can scroll down and select the section for refund resources and select 'Where's My Refund for individuals'The next webpage will bring you to the section where you can check your refund statusOn this screen, you will just need to enter your Social Security Number or your Individual Tax Identification Number. Then you can type in the amount of your refund. If you don't know the amount of your refund, you can either use a l...

Why is the Air National Guard flying over Aurora at night?

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:13:24 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — Heads up! If you live near the Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora you might see and hear the Colorado National Guard training at night. According to the Air National Guard, the 140th Wing will be conducting night flying training at Buckley SFB starting Tuesday.The flying missions could arrive back at Buckley as late as 10 p.m., so the Air National Guard is sending out a warning. If you live in a community adjacent to the space force base you can anticipate an increase in flight activity as well as an increase in noise level. Investors bought $10B worth of Denver area homes since 2021 Crews will be flying in an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft.“Conducting night training missions is critical for pilots to maintain the skillsets required for our nation’s defense,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Southard, commander, 140th Wing. “We, as a wing, understand that the increase in noise at night can be disruptive to our local communities. The continued support for...

National Pet Day celebrated worldwide to promote pet adoption

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:13:24 GMT

April 11 is the day to cherish your pets just a little more. It’s National Pet Day! The annual event was founded by Colleen Paige, an animal welfare advocate and pet and family lifestyle expert. While April 11 is the official day to honor our animal companions, pet owners know that every day is an opportunity to celebrate their furry, feathered, or scaled friends.This year’s celebration takes on added significance as more people have turned to pets for comfort and companionship during the pandemic. But beyond the joy they bring, pets also offer physical and mental health benefits. Research by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found that pets can lower cortisol, cholesterol, and blood pressure levels, contributing to overall cardiovascular health.However, not all pets have a loving home. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter shelters nationwide each year. That...

Dems tap Chicago for 2024 convention, cite critical Midwest

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:13:24 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats announced on Tuesday that they will hold their party’s 2024 national convention in Chicago, choosing the biggest liberal city in the Midwest as they try to keep the momentum going after a strong midterm election performance in the key battleground region.Organizers from Chicago, Atlanta and New York spent months lobbying to be the site of the convention, but the final decision lay with President Joe Biden, who is expected to formally launch his reelection campaign in the coming weeks.“Chicago is a great choice,” Biden said in a statement. “Democrats will gather to showcase our historic progress including building an economy from the middle out and bottom up, not from the top down.”The Democratic National Committee said its convention would be held Aug. 19-22 and noted that Illinois, along with Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota, was part of the critical Midwestern “blue wall,” which was key to Democrats’ success in the 2020 and 2022 elections. ...