Warriors fall to Timberwolves, lose third straight despite Curry’s 38 points

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:02:13 GMT

Warriors fall to Timberwolves, lose third straight despite Curry’s 38 points SAN FRANCISCO — The Minnesota Timberwolves boasts the No. 1 offense in the NBA and mucked up the Warriors offense to near unwatchable levels. With no clear second scorer other than Steph Curry emerging, the Warriors lost 116-110 to the Timberwolves on Sunday night behind a poor scoring night.The Warriors have now lost three straight and four of their last five games. They are 1-3 at home and have a 6-5 record overall.Curry again led the way with 38 points, but no second scorer emerged as the Warriors shot 38.5% from the field and a dismal 27.9% from 3. Minnesota, built similarly to the Cleveland Cavaliers, forced the Warriors into the a half-court offense that plays against their preferred pace. Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns kept the Warriors away from the rim and Minnesota outscored them 62-38 in the paint.Klay Thompson scored 16 points on 5-of-16 from the field and 3-of-10 from 3. Dario Saric scored 11 points and Jonathan Kuminga had 10.The Warriors play the Timberwolve...

Two shot, one dead after shooting in Fremont

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:02:13 GMT

Two shot, one dead after shooting in Fremont (BCN) -- Two people were shot Sunday afternoon in Fremont and one has died, according to police. At about 4 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 34000 block of Fremont Boulevard on a report of a shooting. Two men were found with at least one gunshot wound each and were taken to the hospital, where one man died. Police do not believe there is a threat to the community. VIDEO: Thieves crash car into San Jose smoke shop, steal bags of vape products The scene had a heavy police presence as of 6:45 p.m. and people are asked to avoid the area. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc. All rights reserved.

Missing 70-year-old man last seen in Pleasant Hill

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:02:13 GMT

Missing 70-year-old man last seen in Pleasant Hill (KRON) -- Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing person. Kenneth Lowe, 70, was last seen Friday morning in downtown Pleasant Hill, the Pleasant Hill Police Department said. VIDEO: Thieves crash car into San Jose smoke shop, steal bags of vape products Lowe was reported missing on Sunday and was last seen wearing a beige straw hat, black jacket and blue jeans, according to PHPD. He is described to be 5-foot-10 and 210 pounds. Lowe has "no serious medical concerns," police said.PHPD posted on social media about Lowe's disappearance after 8 p.m. on Sunday. If anyone has information about Lowe's location, contact the department at 925-288-4600 or call 9-1-1.

Edwards, Towns lead Timberwolves past Curry and Warriors, 116-110

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:02:13 GMT

Edwards, Towns lead Timberwolves past Curry and Warriors, 116-110 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 33 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves overpowered the Golden State Warriors 116-110 on Sunday night for their sixth straight victory. Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points and a season-best 14 rebounds for Minnesota in the first of two straight games between the teams in San Francisco.Stephen Curry scored 38 points, but the cold-shooting Warriors didn’t get enough other contributions to keep up with Minnesota’s fast-paced attack. Golden State shot only 12 for 43 from 3-point range.Curry has 11 straight games with four or more 3-pointers to start the season, the first time it’s been done in NBA history according to ESPN Stats & Info. His 3 with 5:15 to play pulled the Warriors to 100-89 and forced a Minnesota timeout.He was 1 for 5 from deep to start the game and 2 of 9 midway through the third, when the Warriors were just 8 of 22 from the field.After Dario Saric’s layup with three seconds left in the first, Curry stol...

Arrestan al hijo de un ejecutivo de Hollywood luego de que se encontraran restos humanos en un contenedor de basura. Su esposa y sus suegros están desaparecidos

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:02:13 GMT

Arrestan al hijo de un ejecutivo de Hollywood luego de que se encontraran restos humanos en un contenedor de basura. Su esposa y sus suegros están desaparecidos (CNN) — La búsqueda de una mujer desaparecida y sus padres continúa luego de que su esposo fuera arrestado bajo sospecha de homicidio. La detención ocurre después de que la policía rastreó una parte de cuerpo humano encontrada en un contenedor de basura hasta su casa en el área de Los Ángeles, dijeron las autoridades.Mei Li Haskell, de 37 años, Gaoshan Li, de 71, y Yanxiang Wang, de 64, están desaparecidos, y los agentes arrestaron a Samuel Haskell, de 35 años, después de que alguien que buscaba en un contenedor de basura encontró una bolsa que contenía un torso femenino no identificado, informó el Departamento de Policía de Los Ángeles.Los investigadores dicen que rastrearon la bolsa hasta la casa que Mei Li Haskell y Samuel Haskell compartían con sus tres hijos y sus padres. Cuando los agentes fueron a la casa el miércoles, la policía dice que descubrieron sangre y otras pruebas dentro de la residencia, informó KABC, afiliada de CNN.Samuel Haskell está detenido con una fianz...

El senador Tim Scott abandona la contienda por la candidatura presidencial republicana

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:02:13 GMT

El senador Tim Scott abandona la contienda por la candidatura presidencial republicana El senador Tim Scott anunció el domingo que abandona la contienda por la candidatura republicana a la presidencia para 2024, aproximadamente dos meses antes de que comiencen las votaciones en las asambleas partidarias de Iowa.El legislador por Carolina del Sur dio a conocer su salida en el programa “Sunday Night America”, conducido por Trey Gowdy. La noticia fue tan repentina que un miembro de su campaña dijo a The Associated Press que el personal de la misma se enteró a través de la transmisión. El empleado no estaba autorizado a declarar sobre temas internos y habló a condición de guardar el anonimato.La noticia ocurre luego de que Scott siguió con malos resultados en los sondeos y apenas días después del tercer debate entre precandidatos republicanos. El único senador republicano de raza negra, Scott ingresó a la contienda en mayo y con más fondos que cualquier otro de sus competidores, pero no pudo hallar espacio para avanzar en un grupo de aspirantes rezagados frente al expresi...

Frank Vatrano scores twice as Ducks cruise to 4-1 win over Sharks

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:02:13 GMT

Frank Vatrano scores twice as Ducks cruise to 4-1 win over Sharks ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Frank Vatrano scored twice in the first period and the Anaheim Ducks beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Sunday.Mason McTavish and Radko Gudas also scored, John Gibson made 25 saves and the Ducks ended a two-game losing streak and won for the seventh time in nine games.Vatrano’s goals increased his team lead to 11 and gave him three multi-goal games to go along with hat tricks Oct. 15 at home against Carolina and Oct. 28 at Pittsburgh.Luke Kunin scored for the Sharks, while Mackenzie Blackwood made 40 saves. San Jose has lost two straight after getting its first two wins of the season following an 0-10-1 start.San Jose dropped to 0-7 on the road and has totaled four goals away from home.Vatrano’s initial goal gave the Ducks a 1-0 lead 4:49 into the game when he tipped a blast from Ilya Lyubushkin, sending the puck through the legs of Blackwood.Kunin tied it with 6:55 remaining in the opening period. Tomas Hertl took a shot from close range that was saved by Gibson...

CDC data suggests rise in autism diagnoses in children

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:02:13 GMT

CDC data suggests rise in autism diagnoses in children LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) -- Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) points to a rise in the prevalence of autism in children.  About one in 36 children had been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in 2020, according to the CDC. This is up from one in 44 in 2018 and one in 150 in 2000. It also shows prevalence among different groups of individuals is now relatively similar.  What time the sun will rise and set in Denver in the coming weeks Dr. Amanda Kelly is the president and CEO of Firefly Autism, an organization in Colorado that provides support and services to those with autism and their families. “We really just want to make sure people celebrate the uniqueness of autism and the beauty of autism and understand more about it,” Kelly said. Data from the CDC suggests autism rates have been increasing steadily for more than two decades, as shown in a report from USAFacts. Kelly said it could be attributed to the increased awareness and improved...

Free transit fares on Metrobus, Metrorail go into effect amid Miami-Dade Better Bus program rollout

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:02:13 GMT

Free transit fares on Metrobus, Metrorail go into effect amid Miami-Dade Better Bus program rollout Riders who use the Miami-Dade County Transit system are about to get free rides until the end of 2023.Starting Monday through Dec. 31, riders won’t have to pay for the Metrobus or the Metrorail.The promotion is part of the Better Bus Network program, a new system that is adding new routes and changing current ones in an effort to help cut commute times for some passengers.

Brotman: Soundbite-happy media gets ‘genocide’ wrong

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:02:13 GMT

Brotman: Soundbite-happy media gets ‘genocide’ wrong Here’s what three-time Oscar nominee Mark Ruffalo, who as “The Hulk” plays a prominent role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, posted on Twitter (now X) in 2021:“I have reflected & wanted to apologize for posts during the recent Israel/Hamas fighting that suggested Israel is committing ‘genocide.’ It’s not accurate, it’s inflammatory, disrespectful & is being used to justify antisemitism here & abroad. Now is the time to avoid hyperbole.”Sadly, Ruffalo recently headed to the front lines of opposing Israel’s move to a second phase of its war against Hamas in Gaza, which was initiated by that terror organization when at least 1,500 of its members crossed the border on Oct. 7. The slaughter, rape and mutilation of more than 1,300 Jews, including large numbers of children, women and elderly citizens, is unfathomable evil. Yet, Ruffalo is back on social media with a new version of uninformed analysis for more than 8 million devoted followers.As media in the United States and a...