Boil water advisory in Northeast DC lifted days after pipe ruptures, what now?
Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:49:17 GMT
Northeast residents won’t have to boil their tap water anymore starting Wednesday as D.C. Water said crews repaired a broken pipe. But there are some steps to take before drinking or cooking as usual.D.C. Water lifted the boil water advisory Wednesday morning, days after some Northeast residents were warned the water may have been contaminated late Sunday.The advisory was issued because of a ruptured main, but D.C. Water said crews have repaired the 12-inch pipe under V Street.The affected areas include homes:East of Montana AvenueWest of Eastern AvenueSouth of Rhode Island AvenueNorth of New York AvenueHere’s what those residents should do before going back to normal, according to D.C. Water:Run the cold water taps for 10 minutes (if water was not used at all during the advisory).Discard food or ice prepared with water that was not boiled during the advisory.Consult the owner’s manual to find out how to sanitize appliances and home filtration systems if used during the ...Israel’s Mossad says former agent was among 4 people who died when boat sank in Italy
Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:49:17 GMT
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s intelligence agency said Wednesday that a retired agent was among four people killed in northern Italy when a sudden storm sank a houseboat hired for a weekend pleasure cruise on a lake.The former agent was on the vessel with 22 other people on a lake near the town of Lisanza, according to Italian media reports. Two Italian intelligence agents and a Russian woman — part of the two-person crew — also died in the incident. The Israeli prime minister’s office issued a statement on behalf of the Mossad saying the unnamed agent’s remains had been returned to Israel for burial. The Foreign Ministry had previously confirmed that a retiree from the Israeli security forces was killed but didn’t provide a name or age or give details on his professional background.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said that because of the agent’s work in the agency, further details could not be disclosed and extended condolences to his family. Italian ...SAS to soon start online booking for 2028 flights aboard electric-powered aircraft
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STOCKHOLM (AP) — Scandinavian Airlines said Wednesday travelers will soon be able to book seats on the carrier’s first commercial flights due to start five years from now in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark aboard electric-powered aircraft.The Stockholm-based SAS airline group said there will be 30 seats available on each of the three flights and that the day and place of departure will be communicated to travelers by email once decided. Reservations will open online on Saturday.The airline added that the price will be the same in all three Scandinavian currencies – 1,946 – signifying the year that SAS started flying. ”The fact that we can now invite our passengers to the next major milestone in the future of aviation is a natural continuation of that pioneering spirit and a significant step on our journey towards more sustainable aviation, said SAS CEO Anko van der Werff. He referred to the fact that Scandinavian Airlines in 1957 started flying over the North Pole to signifi...Florida drama teacher who includes deaf students in school shows will receive a special Tony Award
Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:49:17 GMT
Jason Zembuch-Young, artistic director of the public South Plantation High School, in Plantation, Fla,, poses for a photo on May 22, 2023. Zembuch-Young will receive a special Tony Award that honors educators. Zembuch-Young runs a theater department with more than 150 students participating, including putting on both a full-length musical and a play each year. (Rick Armstrong via AP) Jason Zembuch-Young, artistic director of the public South Plantation High School, in Plantation, Fla,, poses for a photo on May 22, 2023. Zembuch-Young will receive a special Tony Award that honors educators. Zembuch-Young runs a theater department with more than 150 students participating, including putting on both a full-length musical and a play each year. (Rick Armstrong via AP) ...Today in Sports – Seattle Sonics win NBA Finals; Seattle’s first major pro sports championship win
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June 11925 — Lou Gehrig bats for Pee Wee Wanninger in the eighth inning and replaces Wally Pipp at first base to start his streak of 2,130 consecutive games.1946 — Assault, ridden by Warren Merhtens, wins the Belmont Stakes to become the seventh horse to capture the Triple Crown.1968 — Stage Door Johnny, ridden by Heliodoro Gustines, wins the Belmont Stakes in a record time of 2:27 1-5 and spoils the Triple Crown bid of Forward Pass, who finishes 1 1/4 lengths behind.1975 — Nolan Ryan of the California Angels pitches his fourth no-hitter to tie Sandy Koufax’s record, beating the Baltimore Orioles 1-0.1975 — Kathy Whitworth wins the LPGA tournament by one stroke over Sandra Haynie.1977 — Dutch soccer club FC Volendam is established as a result of split up with RKSV; 6-time Eerste Divisie champions.1979 — NBA Finals: Seattle Supersonics beat Washington Bullets, 97-93 for a 4-1 series victory; Seattle’s first major pro sports championship win.1986 — Pat Bradley wins the LPGA tournament...Sports on TV for June 5 – 11
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Adv03(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsMonday, June 5COLLEGE BASEBALL1 p.m.ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: TBD, Regional4 p.m.ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: TBD, Regional7 p.m.ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament: TBD, RegionalESPNU — NCAA Tournament: TBD, Regional10 p.m.ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament: TBD, RegionalESPNU — NCAA Tournament: TBD, RegionalCOLLEGE SOFTBALL12 p.m.ESPN — Women’s College World Series: TBD, Game 11, Oklahoma City, Okla.2:30 p.m.ESPN — Women’s College World Series: TBD, Game 12, Oklahoma City, Okla.7 p.m.ESPN — Women’s College World Series: TBD, Game 13, Oklahoma City, Okla.9:30 p.m.ESPN — Women’s College World Series: TBD, Game 14, Oklahoma City, Okla.MLB BASEBALL6:30 p.m.FS1 — Kansas City at MiamiNHL HOCKEY8 p.m.TBS — Stanley Cup Final: Florida at Vegas, Game 2TNT — Stanley Cup Final: Florida at Vegas, Game 2TRUTV — Stanley Cup Final: Florida at Vegas, Game 2_____Tuesday, June 6MLB BASEBALL7 p.m.TBS — NY Mets at Atlanta_____Wednesday, June 7COLLEGE SOFTBALL8 p....England will be without injured forward Beth Mead for Women’s World Cup
Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:49:17 GMT
LONDON (AP) — England forward Beth Mead will miss the Women’s World Cup after failing to recover in time from a knee injury.Mead, who has been sidelined since November because of an ACL problem, joined key players Leah Williamson — England’s captain — and Fran Kirby in missing out because of injury when the 23-person squad was announced Wednesday.Mead is a huge loss, having been the top scorer and player of the tournament last year when England won the European Championship on home soil.Bethany England returned to the squad after being overlooked since September and center back Millie Bright, who has been out with a knee injury since March, has made the squad. Barcelona defender Lucy Bronze also is in despite having knee surgery in April.England’s opening match is against Haiti on July 22.___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSourceWildfire on Canada’s Atlantic coast forces evacuation of 16,000 people
Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:49:17 GMT
A representative from the Canadian Red Cross works at an evacuation centre where food and shelter is being provided for those forced from their homes due to the wildfire burning in suburban Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (Darren Calabrese/The Canadian Press via AP) A representative from the Canadian Red Cross works at an evacuation centre where food and shelter is being provided for those forced from their homes due to the wildfire burning in suburban Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (Darren Calabrese/The Canadian Press via AP) HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — Nova Scotia’s leader begged people to stay out of the woods and avoid any activity that could start more fires after a wild...Stock market today: Wall Street slips as markets slump worldwide
Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:49:17 GMT
A person walks past an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Tokyo. Asian stock markets sank Wednesday ahead of a vote by Congress on a deal to avert a government debt default, while a downturn in Chinese factory activity deepened, adding to signs global economic activity is weakening.(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A person walks past an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Tokyo. Asian stock markets sank Wednesday ahead of a vote by Congress on a deal to avert a government debt default, while a downturn in Chinese factory activity deepened, adding to signs global economic activity is weakening.(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) ...Quién es Delfina Gómez, la candidata de Morena a la gobernación del Estado de México
Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:49:17 GMT
(CNN Español) — Delfina Gómez es la candidata de una coalición de partidos encabezada por Morena, fundado por el presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Gómez es la apuesta en las elecciones del Estado de México en busca de romper la racha de 94 años de gobiernos encabezados por el Partido Revolucionario Institucional, PRI.Gómez, nacida en el Estado de México, es conocida como ‘la maestra’, porque estudió para ello trabajando en varias escuelas antes de incursionar en la política de la mano del Movimiento de Regeneración Nacional, Morena. En 2013 fue elegida presidenta municipal de Texcoco, cargo que ocupó hasta 2015.Quién es Alejandra del MoralPosteriormente fue diputada federal, senadora y secretaria de Educación de febrero de 2021 a agosto de 2022, fecha en que dejó el cargo para trabajar por esta candidatura.Es la segunda vez que Delfina Gómez busca ser gobernadora.La primera vez fue en 2017, donde, según cifras del Instituto Electoral del Estado de México, per...Latest news
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