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Mets’ Francisco Alvarez begins second big-league stint with plenty to prove behind the plate

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:29 GMT

Francisco Alvarez’s second stint in the MLB has come a bit earlier than expected. The Mets sent the 21-year-old down to Triple-A Syracuse on March 22 with the goal of improving his defense.Fast forward two and a half weeks and the top prospect’s name was on the lineup card batting eighth Sunday catching veteran Carlos Carrasco as the Amazins looked to complete a three-game sweep of the Marlins at Citi Field.However, the backstop wasn’t called upon due to improved abilities behind the dish but because Omar Narvaez was placed on the injured list Thursday with a calf strain and is expected to miss eight to nine weeks.Alvarez joined fellow top prospects Brett Baty and Mark Vientos in Syracuse, who were also sent to Triple-A to improve on the field. However, the catcher is understanding why he didn’t make the big league club out of spring training.“The priority, and I think he understands it, is catching,” Buck Showalter said before Sunday’s game...

One dead, one critically injured in fatal two-alarm Hopkinton fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:29 GMT

A residential fire early Sunday left one man dead and a woman injured, the Hopkinton Fire Department reported Sunday.The single story ranch house at 69 Hayward St. in Hopkinton went up in blazing flames around 1 a.m., leading to several 911 calls and a rush of fire crews.Responders saw heavy fire on arrival, the Hopkinton department said, and were quickly informed of two people still inside.Firefighters quickly moved into an “aggressive search,” the department reported.Searchers found a senior man in the hallway and a senior woman in the bedroom, taking both out and transporting the couple to Milford Regional Medical Center.The man was pronounced dead at the hospital, and the woman was taken to a second Boston location for further treatment of her injuries.The department also reported that a dog died in the blaze.Hopkinton called in support from Ashland, Milford, Westborough, Southborough, Upton and Hopedale, with station coverage by Medway.Crews brought the fire under c...

Watch on FOX 5: 'Easter at Rock Church: Death to Life'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:29 GMT

Watch "Easter at Rock Church: Death to Life" at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Easter Sunday on FOX 5 or in the video player above.

Governor comments after cops killed in traffic stop shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:29 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Sunday “our hearts are heavy” a day after two police officers were shot to death during a traffic stop.“”Our hearts are heavy for the Chetek and Cameron police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty yesterday. Kathy and I are praying for the officers’ families, colleagues, and the Barron County community mourning this tragic loss,” Evers posted on Twitter.The Wisconsin Department of Justice said in a statement late Saturday that it was investigating the shooting in Cameron.An officer from the Chetek Police Department conducted a traffic stop around 3:38 p.m. and at some point gunfire was exchanged with the motorist, the department said.The Chetek officer and another officer from Cameron were pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect in the shooting was taken to a hospital and later died, the department said.The names of the officers and the suspect were not immediately released.The deaths of the officer...

Rowdy fans who insisted on singing along ejected from 'Bodyguard' musical

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:29 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — A British performance of “The Bodyguard” musical ended in unrequited love for some audience members who couldn't refrain from singing along to the anthemic finale.The show at the Palace Theatre in Manchester screeched to a halt Friday when two unruly patrons were ejected for joining the lead in singing “I Will Always Love You,” the soaring, emotional ballad made famous by Whitney Houston.It was not supposed to be a singalong. Ushers carried signs saying, “Please refrain from singing” and announcements were made in advance that patrons would have a chance to join along at the end but not to sing during the show, said Tash Kenyon, an audience member.During the closing number, somebody shouted, “Does this mean we can start singing now?” Kenyon said. A tone-deaf voice projected from the balcony and competed with the vocals of Melody Thornton, a former member of The Pussycat Dolls.Laughter then turned to anger and confusion, Karl Bradley told the Manchester Eve...

Thousands of purple creatures wash ashore in California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:29 GMT

(KTLA) – Look, but don’t touch. That’s the message from marine biologists as Southern California sees an influx of jellyfish-like creatures known as Velella velella, or By-the-Wind Sailors.On Saturday, Dana Wharf Whale Watching in Orange County posted a video of the strange, purple blobs that travel with the ocean currents and winds. Beachgoers say they are washing ashore by the thousands along the Southern California coast, including at Huntington Beach, Zuma Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Salt Creek Beach. They have also been spotted further north.By-the-Wind sailors are seen at Zuma Beach in California in April 2023. The jelly-like creatures are known as colonial hydroid, meaning they’re comprised of a colony of tiny organisms. (Maria Abreu)By-the-Wind sailors are known as colonial hydroids, meaning they’re comprised of a colony of tiny creatures, similar to the Portuguese Man O'War. The animals aren't classified as jellyfish, despite their jelly-like appearance. They feed on algae ...

Austin Public Health monitoring as invasive strep cases rise nationally

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:29 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — After lower-than-normal levels throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous states have seen an increase in invasive group A strep — and Austin Public Health officials said the agency is on the lookout for any possible spikes locally.Group A strep bacteria is a relatively common and mild illness responsible for conditions like strep throat and skin infections, a spokesperson for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told KXAN. However, invasive group A strep (iGAS) can lead to more pronounced side effects, including sepsis, septic shock and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, they added.Austin Health Authority Dr. Desmar Walkes added the severity of iGAS cases can manifest themselves in the form of impacts to patients' nervous tissue and bloodstream. So far, Austin hasn't exhibited any spikes seen in other places nationally. RELATED: Strep A infections spike across Texas; how to protect yourself Typically, iGAS infections peak seasonally between December and...

Business People: Visit St. Paul in leadership transition

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:29 GMT

OF NOTECindy DupontVisit Saint Paul, a civic promotional organization, announced that CFO/COO Cindy Dupont has been named interim president and CEO of Visit Saint Paul and Saint Paul RiverCentre, a downtown entertainment and convention venue.ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONSPreston Spire, a Minneapolis-based advertising agency, announced the following new hires: Evon Anderson, digital marketing specialist; Jessa Diebel, associate director, digital experience; Dan Domagala, account director/new business director; Jessica Helman, account manager; Kari Johnson, senior project manager, and Tess Montgomery, media planner.EDUCATIONThe University of Minnesota‘s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences announced the appointment of Andrew Gapinski as director of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, effective May 1. Gapinski previously was director of horticulture at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, Boston.ENTERTAINMENTThe Ordway Center for the Performin...

Man in serious condition after Easter morning shooting in westside Los Angeles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:29 GMT

A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after he was shot twice in the Beverlywood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Easter morning. The shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. on the 2500 block of South Robertson Blvd., according to the Los Angeles Police Department.A man was transported to the in serious condition following a shooting in Beverlywood on April 9, 2023. (ANG News)Police officials say several people were attending a party at an event space nearby. As the party came to an end and attendants spilled out onto the street, a fight broke out that became violent.The victim was shot twice, police said, and transported to the hospital with serious wounds. Four people were detained at the scene, but all four were released.A vehicle wanted in connection with the shooting was seen fleeing north on Robertson Blvd., police said, but no arrests have been made at this time. At this time, there is no information regarding a suspect description.The street was closed for several h...

These are the most photographed parks in California, according to Yelp

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:29 GMT

It's easy to admire the beauty of nature when you're visiting a park, whether it's one of the hundreds of national parks in the U.S. to the countless state and local parks near you. Sometimes the beauty is so stunning, you may feel inclined to snap a photo or two to remember it. That's especially true for some parks, a new Yelp analysis found. After identifying parks listed on its website for both the U.S. and Canada, Yelp ranked the top 25 based on how frequently users submitted photos for each.Surprisingly, only six are national parks (and half of those are in Utah). It was the most visited national park in 2022, but it isn’t exactly a park With more than 11,000 photos on Yelp's site, topping out the list was New York City's Central Park. Spanning more than 843 acres, Central Park serves over 42 million visitors every year and offers more than just green space. Visitors can also explore the Belvedere Castle, recreate a scene from "Home Alone" at Gapstow Bridge, and even stop by...