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Thousands flee homes as fierce tropical storm batters Philippines
Philippine rescuers waded through chest-deep floodwaters Wednesday to reach residents trapped by Tropical Storm Trami, which has forced thousands to evacuate as it barrels towards the country's east coast. Torrential rains driven by the storm have turned streets into rivers, submerged entire villages and buried some vehicles up to their...
Tokyo Metro shares rocket on debut
Shares in Tokyo Metro, one of the world's busiest subways, soared almost 50 percent on its debut Wednesday after its government owners raised $2.3 billion in Japan's biggest initial public offering in six years. Each day around 6.5 million people -- more than the London Underground -- ride Tokyo Metro's...
S&S rallies past Howe after slow start
HOWE, Texas (KTEN)- The Howe Lady Bulldogs came out barking on Tuesday, winning the first set against S&S. However, the Lady Rams took control after that, securing a victory in four sets, 18-25, 25-17, 25-17, 25-18. Howe will be back in action on Friday with its final home game of...
Van Alstyne comes up short against Aubrey
VAN ALSTYNE, Texas (KTEN)- Aubrey maintained its top spot in the district standings with a straight sweep of Van Alstyne on Tuesday. The Lady Panthers will look to get back in the win column on Friday when they travel to face Lake Dallas.
Collinsville Lady Pirates drop set one versus Tioga but bounce back with a three-set sweep to win in four
Tioga, Texas (KTEN) - It was a Battle of the Bridge special in Tioga as Collinsville rolled into town!. The Lady Pirates dropped the first set, but won three straight to win in four over the Lady Bulldogs!
Indian capital's 'hazardous' air pollution season starts
Acrid clouds engulfed India's capital on Wednesday as air pollution fuelled by fireworks and farm stubble burning was ranked "hazardous" by monitors for the first time this winter. Commuters walking to work were coughed through poisonous smog that kills thousands each year, according to health experts, although few in the...
Boston College, Louisville try to brush off recent losses
Boston College will host Louisville in a matchup of Atlantic Coast Conference teams hoping to return to the winning track on Friday in Chestnut Hill, Mass. The Eagles (4-3, 1-2 ACC) have had peaks and valleys throughout their back-to-back losses at Virginia and Virginia Tech, including turning the ball over three times in each. In last Thursday's game, which followed a bye week, Bill O'Brien's team trailed 28-0 before a second-half comeback by the Thomas Castellanos-led offense fell short. "These are tough games, right? All of them are tough," O'Brien said. "We have to limit our mistakes. ... If we can limit our turnovers, penalties, stop the run better, obviously we'll be in these games. If we don't, we won't." The Boston College defense allowed 532 total yards last week, but this season has intercepted nine passes -- one more than its total from all of last season. Cameron Martinez added to that latter total last week while posting a fumble recovery and seven tackles, including a sack and two tackles for loss. However, the status of a defensive anchor in linebacker Kam Arnold (40 total tackles) is uncertain after he was spotted in a sling at practice earlier this week. "I think that sling is kind of a precaution," O'Brien said. "I'll probably know more in a few days, but that's probably a day-to-day deal." Louisville (4-3, 2-2) opens a three-game road swing after falling in a 52-45 Saturday shootout against Miami. The home loss came despite the Cardinals accounting for 400-plus yards of total offense for the fifth time this season. "If you're not prepared for the ups and downs going into (the season), it's going to catch you off guard and you're not going to be able to adjust," Louisville coach Jeff Brohm said. "So, we talk about simple things: it's got to be a one-game season ... no matter whether we win or lose." Quarterback Tyler Shough was 31 of 51 for 342 yards and four touchdowns and no interceptions against the Hurricanes. Ja'Corey Brooks had two scores in his third 100-yard receiving game. The Cardinals also saw Caullin Lacy return a 100-yard kickoff for a touchdown, and they sacked Miami's Cam Ward three times, but the flip side was allowing a season-high 538 yards. "I just think all of us need to continue to work through some things that have not gone well, address it, work hard at improving on it because every little thing matters and we just in some of the losses we haven't been good enough overall to get it done," Brohm said. --Field Level Media.
Taipei says Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through Taiwan Strait
A Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, Taiwan's defence minister said, a day after Beijing held a live-fire exercise near the self-ruled island. China considers Taiwan to be part of its territory and has ramped up military activity around the island in recent years to...
Tokyo Metro: Asia's oldest subway goes public
Every day six and a half million people ride Tokyo Metro's nine lines, part of a dizzyingly complex transport network serving the Japanese megacity and its sprawling suburbs. Tokyo Metro shares rocketed more than 40 percent on their stock market debut Wednesday, raising $2.3 billion in Japan's biggest initial public offering (IPO) in six years.
Shiffrin eyes 100 World Cup wins as legend Hirscher returns
As if Mikaela Shiffrin hadn't already etched her name in the annals of World Cup alpine skiing, the American kickstarts the new season eyeing yet another landmark, looking to become the first person to chalk up 100 victories on the circuit. The 29-year-old closed an injury-hit 2024 on 97 World...
Girl Scouts fundraising to supply their new school with books
VAN ALSTYNE, Texas (KTEN) - A group of students at Van Alstyne Middle School is working to put books on the shelves in the library. "When you read, it expands your vocabulary and helps you problem-solve; it just helps with your thinking," said Aubriana Schoener, a Van Alstyne 6th grader.
Asian markets mixed as rate cut bets are trimmed; US vote in focus
Asian equities diverged Wednesday after another unremarkable day on Wall Street, where rising bond yields and comments from Federal Reserve officials dampened expectations for US interest rate cuts. A global rally that has seen several markets hit multiple records -- particularly in New York -- appears to have run out...
From Colombia's jungle to the world's fish tanks
Every day, local fishermen visit Ernesto Rojas to sell him small, colorful fish plucked from rivers in the Colombian jungle that end up in aquariums around the world. The septuagenarian has dedicated half a century to the ornamental fish business in Inirida, the capital of the eastern region of Guainia, which borders Venezuela and Brazil.
Atlanta beat Montreal in shoot-out to set up Miami clash
Atlanta United beat Montreal 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out on Tuesday after their MLS Cup wild card game ended 2-2 to set up a first round playoff clash with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami. Atlanta, who snuck into the wild card round on the final day of the regular season,...
Celtics dominate Knicks to launch NBA title defense
Jayson Tatum scored 37 points as the Boston Celtics launched the defense of their NBA crown with an emphatic 132-109 defeat of the New York Knicks on Tuesday. After a triumphant pre-game ceremony that saw Boston celebrate raising their record-breaking 18th championship banner, the Celtics delivered a performance that suggested they could well be the team to beat once more.
North Korean leader Kim inspects missile bases, ballistic weapons
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a strategic missile base, state media said Wednesday, releasing images of him viewing transport and launch vehicles for the country's largest and most powerful intercontinental ballistic weapons. Kim's tour comes days after South Korea's spy agency said Pyongyang had sent a "large-scale" troop...
Body of missing swimmer found at Boca Chica Beach in south Texas
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — The body of a missing swimmer was discovered on the shoreline of Boca Chica Beach, according to the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. The swimmer, who went missing on October 20, 2024, was identified after being recovered by deputies and U.S. Border Patrol agents. Sheriff's deputies were...
Houston police investigating fatal stabbing of 72-year-old man found in apartment
HOUSTON, Texas — Houston police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 72-year-old man found at 5550 North Braeswood Boulevard on Monday evening. The victim's identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Detectives M. Providence and A. Herrera reported that officers...
Dallas fire conference sharpens firefighter skills in engine and truck operations
COPPELL, Texas — Members of the Fir Na Tine FOOLS recently attended the Cowboy Up Conference at the Dallas Fire-Rescue training grounds. The event focused on enhancing skills in engine and truck operations essential for effective fireground operations. One participant from the group was invited to join the teaching...
Killeen man sentenced to over 22 years for methamphetamine conspiracy
DEL RIO, Texas — A 34-year-old Killeen man has been sentenced to 264 months in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to import 7.86 kilograms of methamphetamine from Mexico into the United States. Joshua Ruben Olivencia and his co-defendants were arrested in Del Rio on August 1, 2020, following an investigation, according to court documents.
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