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Grant Anderson wins in relief in MLB debut, Rangers beat Tigers 10-6

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:45 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Reliever Grant Anderson won in an overpowering major league debut and the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Tuesday night to improve to 35-19, the best record in franchise history at the one-third mark.Anderson stuck out seven of the nine batters he faced after taking over for starter Martín Pérez in the fifth inning.“In all my years, I can’t think of a better debut than what he just did,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said. “He came into a one-run game with the tying run on second base and got eight outs — seven strikeouts. That’s just so impressive.”Texas second baseman Marcus Semien extended his hitting streak to a career-best 19 games with a fifth-inning single. Jonah Heim drove in four runs, Josh Jung homered and had three runs and Aroldis Garcia had four hits and three runs.“Our offense really came through when we needed them tonight,” Bochy said. “It’s good to see Jonah swinging the bat like that, but it was everyone up and down the lineup.”Migu...

Maryland lawsuit says 3M, DuPont knowingly made products with ‘forever chemicals’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:45 GMT

They’re called “forever chemicals,” but companies such as DuPont and 3M which marketed products that contained PFAS, are now facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit filed by Maryland’s attorney general.PFAS, an abbreviation for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of synthetic, potentially harmful chemicals used in a wide variety of household products and industrial processes. They have been used since the 1940s in products that are heat and stain resistant and water and oil repellent.Studies have linked PFAS exposure to increased cancer risk, developmental delays in children, damage to organs, increased cholesterol levels and reduced immune functions, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.In two lawsuits filed on behalf of the state against major chemical manufacturers, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown alleged that the companies knowingly marketed and sold products that forever contaminated the state and its resident...

Mikolas works 8 shutout innings, leads Cardinals to 2-1 victory over the Royals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:45 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Miles Mikolas pitched eight shutout innings, Nolan Arenado hit an RBI double and Nolan Gorman drove in a run with a sacrifice fly as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Tuesday night to split the two-game set between the I-70 rivals.Mikolas (4-1) matched a career high with 10 strikeouts and allowed three hits. The strikeout total matched the 34-year-old right-hander’s effort against Milwaukee in 2019.The Cardinals needed a defensive gem in the fourth inning to keep the game scoreless. With two outs and MJ Melendez on second, Michael Massey singled to right. Brendan Donovan threw a strike to the plate and Willson Contreras applied the tag to Melendez.Gionvanny Gallegos replaced Mikolas in the ninth and gave up a double and single to start the inning. Vinnie Pasquantino scored on a fielder’s choice by Bobby Witt Jr., cutting the deficit to a run. Gallegos went on to retire the next two hitters and record his seventh save.The Card...

Tuesday’s Transactions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:45 GMT

BASEBALLMajor League BaseballAmerican LeagueBALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to terms with OF Aaron Hicks on a one-year contract. Placed OF Cedric Mullins on the 10-day IL.BOSTON RED SOX — Placed RHP Corey Kluber on the paternity list. Recalled LHP Ryan Sherriff from Worcester (IL). Sent LF Adam Duvall on a rehab assignment to Worcester (IL).DETROIT TIGERS — Placed LHP Eduardo Rodriguez on the 15-day IL, retroactive to May 29. Placed OF Matt Vierling on the 10-day IL, retroactive to May 29. Recalled RHP Braden Bristo and INF Tyler Nevin from Toledo (IL).MINNESOTA TWINS — Sent RHP Kenta Maeda and LHP Caleb Thielbar to St. Paul (IL) on rehab assignments and CF Gilberto Celestino to Fort Myers (FSL) on a rehab assignment.NEW YORK YANKEES — Sent RHP Tommy Kahnle, RF Giancarlo Stanton and 3B Josh Donaldson on a rehab assignment to Somerset (EL). Reinstated C Jose Trevino from the 10-day IL. Recalled INF/OF Franchy Cordero from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Optioned C Ben Rortvedt to Scranton/Wil...

Sex offenses in marriage: Maryland to drop spousal defense in sex crime cases

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:45 GMT

Maryland will no longer allow someone to use marriage as a defense against allegations of sex crimes starting Oct. 1.The change in Maryland law was approved during the most recent General Assembly session in Annapolis and followed a yearslong effort by advocates and several legislators to change the law.Lisae Jordan, the executive director of the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA), explained that under Maryland law, prosecutors could not charge a spouse who committed violent sexual assaults against their married partner.Jordan said when people were made aware of the current law, “I have yet to speak to any woman or man, and especially any young person in college or high school, who thought that in...

Brother: Authorities told family that body of missing Missouri ER doctor was found in Arkansas after weeklong search

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:45 GMT

CASSVILLE, Mo. (AP) — Brother: Authorities told family that body of missing Missouri ER doctor was found in Arkansas after weeklong search.Source

Gobierno de Panamá declara el estado de emergencia ambiental por sequía prolongada

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:45 GMT

(CNN Español) — El gobierno de Panamá declaró el estado de emergencia ambiental por “sequía prolongada” en todo el territorio nacional.De acuerdo al Ministerio de Ambiente, la medida se toma dado que “las altas temperaturas, la evaporación y la falta de lluvias son el preámbulo a la llegada del posible fenómeno de El Niño, con lo que disminuiría la producción de agua para el consumo humano y la actividad agrícola en todo el país”.El comunicado de la Presidencia de Panamá que informa de la medida cita como ejemplos a los lagos artificiales de Alhajuela y Gatún, que abastecen de agua a más de la mitad de la población del país y a la vía interoceánica, cuyos niveles de agua “han mermado drásticamente por la larga estación seca”.Declaran estado de emergencia ambiental en PanamáAdemás, el comunicado explica que los pronósticos del Ministerio de Ambiente establecen que las temperaturas del país aumentarán y las precipitaciones en cuatro regiones c...

Family's truck and trailer stolen from hotel parking lot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:45 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — A family in the process of moving from Utah to Kansas had their truck and trailer stolen overnight from an Aurora hotel parking lot.Matt Fuller said he had just accepted a job in Wichita and was in the process of moving his family to the city. The Fullers stopped to stay the night at the Hyatt Place on East 40th Avenue, near Pena Boulevard.When they woke up Tuesday morning, the red Ford F-350 and enclosed trailer were gone.“It’s our life that just got violated by these people that don’t care," the recent college graduate said. ‘Car surfing’ trend linked to 16-year-old’s death Fuller said there were many valuable items in the trailer, but none more valuable than mementos of his newborn child.“It has all of their baby heirlooms,” said Mike Huish, Fuller’s father-in-law, who is part of the caravan. "It has the tray with the handprints and footprints, the baby’s crib. All of the baby stuff." The family has set up a GoFundMe account to help recover from the theft...

School nurse charged thousands in concert ticket scam

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Ticket scammers are gearing up ahead of the summer sports and concert season.Many schemes are targeted at big sporting events and concerts that sell out fast, leaving many desperate to find tickets. School nurse Brooke Gibbs told FOX31 her family looks forward to Cheyenne Frontier Days. “It's just part of summer, you know. We've been going for years,” Gibbs said. ‘Car surfing’ trend linked to 16-year-old’s death Gibbs looked online for tickets to see star Zach Bryan as soon as the sale began. “It was within 10 minutes of the tickets going on sale," she said. Gibbs thought she paid $728 for four tickets but got a real shock when she received her receipt. It only showed three tickets with a charge of $3256.89 applied to her credit card. “I was immediately just sick to my stomach," Gibbs said.Beware fake concert ticket websitesIt turns out the website she chose to buy the tickets from was fake and the first to appear on the browser, listed as an ad. "I was just in a h...

Emergency crews respond after 2 people hit and killed by trains in Whitman, Billerica 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:45 GMT

Two people were hit and killed by trains in separate incidents in Whitman and Billerica Tuesday night, officials said. In Whitman, MBTA transit police said a teenage girl between the ages of 16 and 19 was hit around 8:30 p.m. roughly 1,000 yards south of Whitman Station. Shuttle buses were replacing service on the MBTA Commuter Rail’s Kingston Line between South Station and Hanson station as the investigation continued. In Billerica, police were still on scene around 11 p.m. Lowell Commuter Rail line service was impacted. Investigations into both incidents were ongoing as of Tuesday night.