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Bellingham matches Ronaldo’s start at Real Madrid with 10 goals in first 10 games

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:07:43 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Jude Bellingham equaled the fantastic scoring numbers at Real Madrid of Cristiano Ronaldo’s start with the club on Saturday.The England international took his tally to 10 in as many games after netting twice to help Madrid rout Osasuna 4-0 and keep the Spanish league lead. That was the best scoring start for a new Madrid player since Ronaldo also scored 10 in his first 10 games after his 2009 transfer from Manchester United.Not only has the 20-year-old Bellingham started filling the big boots of an aging Luka Modric, he is also helping Madrid to quickly move past the exit of Karim Benzema amid a still unsuccessful pursuit of Kylian Mbappé.“He puts on his Superman cape in nearly every game,” veteran defender Dani Carvajal, who set up Bellingham’s opener, said about his new teammate.Bellingham sent a message that he was oozing with confidence when he accepted the No. 5 of Zinedine Zidane at Madrid. But nobody expected him to score at this rate, not ...

Muskett helps Virginia end 8-game skid, 27-13 over William & Mary

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:07:43 GMT

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Tony Muskett threw for two touchdowns and ran for one and Virginia ended an eight-game losing streak dating to last season with a 27-13 victory against William & Mary on Saturday.Muskett, a transfer from Monmouth, hit Malachi Fields for a 26-yard score and Malik Washington with a 27-yarder and ran 7 yards for another score for the Cavaliers (1-5). The Cavaliers, who had only achieved 100 rushing yards once previously this season, finished with 221 yards on the ground.The Tribe (4-2) led 13-3 before Virginia’s defense tightened and its offense came to life. After arriving with one of the stiffest defenses in the Football Championship Subdivision, the Tribe had trouble stopping Virginia’s previously weak running game. Perris Jones led the Cavaliers with 134 yards on just 12 carries.Virginia trailed 13-3 in the second quarter before driving 66 yards in six plays, with Muskett keeping the ball and running for 15 yards over the last two plays f...

Castellanos rushes for 4 TDs, including winner with 25 seconds left, as BC beats Army 27-24

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:07:43 GMT

WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Quarterback Thomas Castellanos ran for his fourth touchdown of the game with 25 seconds left to give Boston College a 27-24 victory over Army on Saturday.Castellanos rushed for 142 yards and powered the Eagles to an early lead with his three earlier scores, and the last brought them back after Army had controlled much of the second half. After Boston College was stopped on two attempts from inside the 3, Castellanos kept it to himself on third down and ran to his right for the go-ahead score. Castellanos had earlier rushed for TDs of 20, 4 and 10 yards, when it seemed the only person who could get a good hit on him was umpire Mark Wilson. Boston College (3-3) has won two straight for the first time since 2021.Bryson Daily ran for 99 yards and threw a touchdown pass for Army (2-3), which narrowly missed its first victory over a team from a Power Five conference since beating Missouri in 2021. The Black Knights haven’t beaten one at Michie Stadium since t...

Israel’s Netanyahu vows to defeat Hamas but tells nation that war ‘will take time’

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:07:43 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Netanyahu vows to defeat Hamas but tells nation that war ‘will take time.’Source

Hamas surprise attack out of Gaza stuns Israel and leaves at least 200 dead in fighting, retaliation

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:07:43 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Backed by a barrage of rockets, dozens of Hamas militants broke out of the blockaded Gaza Strip and into nearby Israeli towns, killing dozens and abducting others in an unprecedented surprise early morning attack during a major Jewish holiday Saturday. A stunned Israel launched airstrikes in Gaza, with its prime minister saying the country is now at war with Hamas and vowing to inflict an “unprecedented price.”In an assault of startling breadth, Hamas gunmen rolled into as many as 22 locations outside the Gaza Strip, including towns and other communities as far as 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gaza border. In some places, they roamed for hours, gunning down civilians and soldiers as Israel’s military scrambled to muster a response. Gunbattles continued well after nightfall, and militants held hostages in standoffs in two towns.Israel’s national rescue service said at least 200 people were killed and 1,100 wounded, making it the deadliest attack in...

Walgreens walkout: Your pharmacy might be closed next week

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:07:43 GMT

New York (CNN) — Employees at two of the largest drugstore chains in the United States say harsh working conditions make it difficult to safely fill prescriptions, which could put the health of their customers at risk. Now, they’re demanding change by staging a series of walkouts across the country.Pharmacy employees at some Walgreens stores, including pharmacists, technicians and support staff, are planning a walkout between October 9-11, an organizer, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of retribution from the chain, confirmed to CNN. Some employees plan to walk out for just one day, while others expect to shutter their pharmacies for all three days.Employees at more than 500 of America’s approximately 9,000 Walgreens stores across the United States have expressed interest and solidarity, a Walgreens pharmacy employee and walkout organizer said, though fewer will likely end up participating.CNN spoke to employees at three Walgreens stores in three states who said they plan...

Bruins make three more cuts

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:07:43 GMT

As we inch toward Wednesday’s season opener, an unpleasant but inevitable reality set for three Bruin hopefuls on Saturday.The B’s put three players on waivers — defenseman Jakub Zboril and forwards Oskar Steen and Jesper Boqvist.“Today’s a hard day. It just is,” coach Jim Montgomery told reporters after the B’s practice at Warrior Ice Arena. “Everyone knows you’ve got to get down to a number at a certain point, so that’s why I didn’t particularly love practice.”The B’s currently have 24 signed players in camp, plus Danton Heine, who is still in camp on a tryout agrremt. There is a 23-man roster limit.Surviving the latest rounds of cuts were prospects John Beecher, a center, and defenseman Mason Lohrei, both of whom had good camps, though both could be sent down to Providence without waivers. Forward A.J. Greer, who would have to clear waivers, is also still in camp.Defenseman Ian Mitchell, obtained from the Blackhawks in the Tay...

Ticker: Powerball jackpot is up to $1.4 billion after 33 drawings without a winner

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:07:43 GMT

An estimated $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot that has been growing since July will be on the line Saturday night.The jackpot is the world’s fifth-largest lottery prize after rolling over for 33 consecutive drawings, since the last time someone claimed the top prize on July 19. That streak trails the record of 41 draws set in 2021 and 2022.The scarcity of Powerball jackpot winners reflects the game’s daunting odds of 1 in 292.2 million.The $1.4 billion prize is for a sole winner who is paid through an annuity, with annual checks over 30 years. Most jackpot winners opt for cash, which for Saturday night’s drawing would be an estimated $614 million.Powerball is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.Wall Street leaps after eventually finding things to like in nuanced jobs reportWall Street rallied in a whipsaw Friday and erased its morning losses after looking deeper into the nuances of a surprisingly strong report on the U.S. job market...

Here’s what’s in the tax relief bill Healey signed into law

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:07:43 GMT

Gov. Maura Healey signed a $1 billion-a-year tax relief bill that advocates argue is the most significant tax reform in Massachusetts in more than two decades.The law will cost the state $561 million in fiscal year 2023 and $1 billion a year starting in fiscal year 2027. It includes cuts to the short-term capital gains tax and boosts to multiple housing-related initiatives like the rental dedication.Lawmakers worked in changes to a range of tax credits to the law. Here’s what’s in the new law.Rental DeductionThe rental deduction cap was increased from $3,000 to $4,000, a change lawmakers said would help roughly 800,000 renters across the state as prices increase.Children and DependentsLawmakers increased the tax credit for a dependent child, disabled adult, or senior from $180 to $310 for the 2023 tax year, and then to $440 in tax year 2024 and beyond. The child and dependent cap was eliminated.“This expanded credit, which will benefit more than 565,000 families, w...

New head of Massachusetts Municipal Association views shelter crisis as top priority

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:07:43 GMT

The new executive director of the association representing cities and towns across Massachusetts said an influx of migrants and the need to provide them emergency shelter is one of the most pressing issues facing municipalities.A month into the role, Massachusetts Municipal Association Executive Director Adam Chapdelaine said creating a conduit between the Healey administration and local officials to find locations to prop up the state’s emergency shelter system is one his top priorities.As migrants arrive in Massachusetts, the Healey administration has turned to a net of hotels and motels to expand emergency shelter capacity beyond the already full traditional sites. Municipal officials have expressed frustration with what they say is oftentimes last minute communication from state officials.But Chapdelaine said he has helped set up bi-weekly virtual briefings for municipal officials, shared local leaders’ contact information with state officials, and tried to stay in close touch w...