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Martinez refinery fire prompts public health advisory

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:50 GMT

(BCN) -- Contra Costa Health said on social media at 1:34 a.m. a CCH hazardous materials team was "responding to reports of a fire at Martinez Renewable Fuels (Marathon Refinery) that may affect surrounding areas." A public health advisory was issued for Martinez, Pacheco, Concord and Clyde. Shortly after, CCH said on social media it lifted the public health advisory for Martinez, Pacheco, Concord and Clyde. "The fire at Martinez Renewable Fuels is under control," is said. CCH said on its website at 3:54 a.m. "Flaring incident at Marathon Martinez that may be seen by the surrounding community." An all clear for Martinez, Pacheco, Concord and Clyde" was later issued on the CCH web page.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Nylander scores in OT, Maple Leafs extend win streak to 4 with 4-3 victory over Wild in Sweden

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:50 GMT

STOCKHOLM (AP) — William Nylander scored at 3:09 of overtime, and the Toronto Maple Leafs extended their winning streak to four with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday in the final game of the NHL’s Global Series in Sweden.Nylander collected the puck, skated toward the net and fired a shot past Marc-Andre Fleury for his 12th goal of the season. He also extended his franchise-record season-opening point streak to 17 games.“It’s pretty special to get the OT winner there,” Nylander said. “It was a great four points for us here.”Nylander had five points (two goals, three assists) in Toronto’s two games in Stockholm.“He’s got such confidence and swagger here now that he is just feeling like he can turn a game at any point in time,” Toronto coach Sheldon Keefe said. “He stepped up in big moments and was a huge part of why we got four points here.”Auston Matthews added a goal and an assist for Toronto. He tied Kyle Connor of the Winnipeg Jets for the league lead with 14 goals....

India’s King Kohli adds 54 to record for most runs in a single World Cup in final against Australia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:50 GMT

AHMEDEBAD, India (AP) — India batting star Virat Kohli extended his record run tally at a Cricket World Cup to 765 from 11 games on Sunday — though the achievement will feel diminished after his team lost the final to Australia.It is the most runs scored by a batter in a single World Cup, with Kohli bettering yet another Sachin Tendulkar record.India great Tendulkar had scored 673 runs in 11 matches at the 2003 World Cup in South Africa.King Kohli, as he’s sometimes known, had already crossed that tally in the first semifinal against New Zealand in Mumbai, where India won by 70 runs.On that day, Kohli had broken Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI hundreds, scoring his 50th century – 117 runs – to become the foremost batter in the 50-over format.Kohli then added 54 off 63 balls against Australia in the World Cup final on Sunday in Ahmedabad, where he helped rescue India from a precarious 81-3 and scored his 72nd ODI half-century. But his efforts went in vain as Travis Head’s 137 hel...

Aaron Nola returns to Phillies on 7-year deal, AP source says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:50 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aaron Nola is returning to the Philadelphia Phillies on a seven-year deal, according to a person familiar with the agreement.The person spoke to The Associated Press on Sunday on condition of anonymity because the deal is pending a physical. ESPN and others reported the right-hander’s contract is worth $172 million.He’s the first big-name starting pitcher to come off the board among this year’s free agents, a group including Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Sonny Gray, Jordan Montgomery and Eduardo Rodriguez.The 30-year-old Nola was a first-round draft pick by the Phillies in 2014, debuted with Philadelphia the next year and has been there his entire career. He’s been one of baseball’s most durable pitchers — a valuable commodity with the modern stress on big league bullpens. He also has postseason experience.Nola made at least 32 starts and pitched at least 180 2/3 innings in five of the last six years — the exception was the pan...

Kelce Bowl: Eagles’ Jason, Chiefs’ Travis the center of attention in a Super Bowl rematch

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:50 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Good luck going anywhere these days without hearing or seeing something that has to do with Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce or his younger brother, Travis Kelce, the star tight end of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.The former was recently dubbed one of the “Sexiest Men Alive” by “People” magazine. The latter is dating Grammy-winning superstar Taylor Swift. Together they host one of the hottest podcasts in America, lent their voices to a Philly-centric Christmas album, and have transcended the NFL to become pop culture icons in their own right.Even the matriarch of their family, Donna Kelce, has become an endorsement powerhouse over the past 12 months.“It’s been a whirlwind,” admitted Jason Kelce, who will try once more to beat Travis and the Chiefs for the first time when the Eagles visit Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night for a rematch of the Super Bowl. “It kind of started last year with the podcast and everything, and I ...

Barkov won’t play Monday, will be listed as day to day with hurt knee, Panthers say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:50 GMT

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov escaped major injury in a knee-to-knee collision and is being listed by the Florida Panthers as day to day, a relieved coach Paul Maurice said Sunday.Barkov was hurt when he was hit by Anaheim’s Jackson LaCombe on Friday night in what became a 2-1 win for the Panthers. LaCombe initially was assessed a 5-minute major after the play; the penalty was downgraded to a 2-minute minor for tripping after review.Barkov needed help getting off the ice and immediately went to the locker room area for evaluation. The Panthers were off Saturday, then returned to the ice for practice Sunday. Barkov won’t play Monday when the Panthers open a three-game homestand against Edmonton.“We got lucky,” Maurice said.There were some indications Friday night that Barkov hadn’t been seriously injured; he was walking around postgame, which the Panthers took as a good sign. Still, the official sigh of relief didn’t come until the team returned home Saturd...

The Adult Survivors Act launched over 2,500 sex abuse suits. Now, it’s expiring

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:50 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — For a year, a special New York law has cleared the way for a wave of headline-grabbing lawsuits against famous men accused of sexual misconduct, including former President Donald Trump, hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and the comedian and actor Russell Brand.But when the Adult Survivors Act expires after Thanksgiving, it also will have led to a multitude of legal claims by women who say they were sexually abused while serving time in the New York’s prisons and jails.More than 2,500 lawsuits have been filed so far under the law, which created a year-long suspension of the usual time limit to sue over an alleged sexual assault.Some of those lawsuits have targeted employers, or institutions such as hospitals, accused of failing to do enough to stop abuse by doctors or other workers. The large majority, though, have been filed against the state, New York City and local counties and involve allegations of abuse at state prisons and local jail systems.Survivors ...

Travis Head stars for Australia in Cricket World Cup final with diving catch and match-winning 137

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:50 GMT

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — His diving catch to remove Rohit Sharma quietened the heavily pro-Indian crowd.His match-winning knock of 137 silenced them completely.Sunday’s Cricket World Cup final belonged to Travis Head, the modest, moustache-wearing Australian who started the tournament sidelined by a broken left hand and ended it getting hugged and slapped on the back by jubilant teammates as he walked off the field soaked in sweat following his player-of-the-match display in the 132,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium.“To be able to do that on the biggest stage, in front of a full house, under all that pressure,” Head said, “is something I’ll be able to look back on later in my life.”He’s compiling quite the list of star performances. Just in the last five months, he has been player of the match in the World Test Championship final (also against India), a World Cup semifinal and now in the final itself.Sunday was the best of the lot, becoming only the third Australia...

Fear and gloating about U.S. at top democracy gathering

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:50 GMT

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — President Joe Biden is confident the United States can handle a world on fire. The reaction from dignitaries at a major international democracy forum: It’s too early to call.Diplomats, officials and military leaders gathered at the annual Halifax International Security Forum this weekend to rally the world’s democracies against autocratic forces. This year’s conference centered around the idea that Ukraine’s victory against Russia would make it easier for Israel to defeat Hamas and signal to Beijing that Washington backs its friends.That put American resolve in the spotlight, as questions about the Biden administration’s ability to stay the course swirled in public panel discussions and hallway conversations.Fear persists that Israel’s forceful retaliation, and what comes next in Gaza, will distract the U.S. from Kyiv’s needs. Biden is grappling with a funding fight at home, where Democrats express skepticism at more support for Israel while Republic...

Bruins’ Milan Lucic charged with assault and battery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:50 GMT

Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic is scheduled to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court early this week facing an assault charge, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office.Lucic, 35, is charged with assault and battery on a family or household member with his arraignment taking place on either Monday or Tuesday, officials told the Herald. The Bruins announced that the forward will be taking “an indefinite leave of absence” in a statement where the team offered their aid.“The Boston Bruins are aware of an incident involving Milan Lucic Friday evening. Milan is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team. The organization takes these matters very seriously, and will work with the Lucic family to provide any support and assistance they may need. We will have no further comment at this time.”Lucic had spent eight years on the Bruins before a trade to Los Angeles marked the start of an eight-year departure from the team. He re-signed with the Bruins earlier th...