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German soccer clubs reject selling stake in media rights to investors

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:10:43 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German soccer clubs rejected a proposal to sell a one-eighth share of future worldwide media rights to investors in a vote Wednesday, following anger from fans. At a meeting of the 36 clubs from the Bundesliga and the second division, 20 voted in favor of the proposal, said Hans-Joachim Watzke, chairman of the supervisory board of the German Football League, known as the DFL, which oversees the top two leagues. There were 11 clubs against and five abstained, he added.The plan needed 24 votes, a two-thirds majority, to allow the DFL to pursue a sales process with investors on behalf of the clubs.There has been widespread criticism from fans, who have displayed banners for weeks at games decrying the plan to sell a 12.5% share of domestic and international TV and media rights for the top two divisions over the next 20 years.Proponents of the deal said cash is needed now to modernize the Bundesliga’s marketing and stop it falling further behind rival lea...

German central bank scales back HQ revamp, citing costs and home working

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:10:43 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s central bank is scaling back plans to revamp its Frankfurt headquarters, citing a sharp rise in construction costs and the fact that many of its employees want to continue working from home.The Bundesbank started work on modernizing its 50-year-old main building in 2022. It said Wednesday that it is “recalibrating” plans to create more room for employees, and will now add only one new building — an office block with about 5,000 square meters (nearly 54,000 square feet) of space.Bank President Joachim Nagel said that “after the experience of the pandemic, many employees find the idea of being able to continue working flexibly in terms of location appealing.” He said in a statement that, starting in June, the Bundesbank will allow staff to work up to 60% of their working hours from home — reducing the need for office space at the bank itself by about 40%.The bank also pointed to “the sharp surge in construction costs as a result of pandemic-related supply...

PSV coach Van Nistelrooy resigns with 1 match left to play in Dutch league

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:10:43 GMT

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — PSV Eindhoven coach Ruud van Nistelrooy resigned with only one match left to play this season because he did not feel enough support within the team, the Dutch club said Wednesday.The former Manchester United striker had been in charge only one year and led his players to victory in the Dutch Cup final.PSV travels to AZ Alkmaar in the league on Sunday and will secure a second-place finish behind champion Feyenoord with a draw.Following a meeting with Van Nistelrooy and the board of directors, PSV wanted him to remain in charge until the end of the season.“On Wednesday morning, Van Nistelrooy told the first-team squad and coaching staff that he would be stepping down with immediate effect, due to a lack of support within the club,” PSV said. “At the request of the board, Fred Rutten will now take charge of the AZ game on Sunday.”If PSV finished second, the team would enter the Champions League in the third qualifying round, needing to beat two opponents ...

Autoridades de Colombia reportan hallazgo de más elementos en la zona de búsqueda de los niños desaparecidos en la selva

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:10:43 GMT

(CNN Español) — Las Fuerzas Militares y comunidades indígenas de Colombia encontraron más elementos en el perímetro de la zona de búsqueda que “podrían pertenecer” a los cuatro niños desaparecidos tras el accidente de la avioneta en la que viajaban, informó la Aeronáutica Civil en sus redes sociales.“Un par de tenis, pañales usados, la tapa de un tetero y un marco de un celular darían indicios que existe la posibilidad de que los pequeños hayan salido con vida del accidente”, escribió la agencia.Debido a que hay indicios de que los menores puedan estar con vida, las autoridades han sumado esfuerzos de todo tipo para encontrarlos. Por ejemplo, se reprodujo un mensaje grabado por la abuela de los niños, diciéndoles que permanezcan en su lugar; asimismo, las Fuerzas Militares han divulgado una fotografía del padre de los menores desde la zona de la búsqueda.Búsqueda de niños desaparecidos en Colombia pone en la mira a los viajes aéreos al AmazonasHace unos días, las Fuerzas Armad...

StealthGas: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:10:43 GMT

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — ATHENS, Greece (AP) — StealthGas Inc. (GASS) on Wednesday reported earnings of $16.8 million in its first quarter.The Athens, Greece-based company said it had profit of 44 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, were 45 cents per share.The ship owner serving the liquefied petroleum gas market posted revenue of $38.1 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $34.1 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GASS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GASSSource

Nuggets make Denver a hoops town with first trip to NBA Finals in 47 years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:10:43 GMT

DENVER (AP) — It took 3,787 regular-season games and 29 trips to the playoffs, countless ripoffs of rainbow uniforms and even more ‘yeah, buts’ than any city should have to stomach. Finally, 47 seasons into an entertaining, often frustrating and almost always overlooked journey in the NBA, Denver is at the center of the basketball world.The Nuggets — yes, those sometimes-lovable and often-forgettable Nuggets — are in the NBA Finals.The way they made it says everything about their near half-century in the league, and just how different this team is from every Denver team, even the really good ones, that preceded it. Nuggets in the NBA Finals: Days and times for all games The Nuggets brushed aside their long-held irrelevance by completing their first sweep in 44 NBA playoff series. They did it against the Los Angeles Lakers, the team that has caused them so much of their pain. Before the Western Conference finals, Denver was 0-7 in playoff series against the Lakers. Now, Denver is ...

Ex-Sunrise police officer charged with child pornography investigated for attending event with children present

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:10:43 GMT

A former Sunrise police officer accused of child pornography charges is now under investigation following reports of his presence at a party where children were present.Former Sunrise police officer Carl Haller, who was subject to restrictions including no contact with minors and no internet usage, left Broward County Jail in late February after posting bond, choosing not to comment on the matter.The 39-year-old ex-member of the SWAT team had been charged with viewing child sexual conduct, possessing child pornography on a computer, and tampering with evidence.Haller was terminated by the Sunrise Police last Thursday. However, the following day, he was seen attending a Fraternal Order of Police event aimed at supporting a Sunrise officer facing a health crisis.Confirming his presence, three officials from the city of Sunrise verified the authenticity of a photograph featuring Haller.The event took place at Commissioner Joseph Scutto’s pizza restaurant and was promoted as an al...

Leaping llama sets new world record for highest jump made by its kind

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:10:43 GMT

NORTHERN ITALY (WSVN) — An Italian llama made its mark on the Guinness World Records after he jumped to new heights.Boateng de Oro was on the Italian TV show Lo Show Dei Record Tuesday when his owner, a Guinness official, and the nation witnessed the incredible leap at 4 feet, 3 inches (1.30 meters). The talented camelid jumped over a wooden bar without touching it which broke the world record for the highest jump made by a llama that was set eight years ago by Caspa the Llama.Walter Mair, Boateng’s owner, lives with his record-breaking llama on his family farm in Soprabolzano, northern Italy, where they breed Arabian thoroughbreds, llamas and alpacas. Boateng received his name ‘de Oro’ after he was trained to be on a team of llama stallions that accompany people on scenic treks through the Italian Alps.

BSO search for missing 16-year-old girl from Pompano Beach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:10:43 GMT

Broward Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate 16-year-old Raziah Peterson missing from Pompano Beach.According to detectives, Peterson was last seen at around 8:30 p.m., on Tuesday, May 16, in the 1300 block of Northwest 18th Drive in Pompano Beach. She was last seen wearing a white shirt and unknown color pants. Peterson is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs around 150 pounds. She has red hair and brown eyes.Anyone with information on Peterson’s whereabouts should contact BSO Detective Chris Blankenship at 954-321-4268 or the BSO non-emergency number 954-764-4357.

Boris Johnson sacks lawyers after police referral over COVID rule-breaking claims

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:10:43 GMT

LONDON — Boris Johnson severed ties with the government-appointed lawyers who were set to represent him in the U.K.’s coronavirus inquiry, in the wake of a row over alleged breaches of lockdown rules.In a letter to the official probe into the U.K.’s handling of the pandemic, the ex-British prime minister wrote that he is “currently instructing new solicitors to represent me in the inquiry” and that he is now “unrepresented” as he seeks public funding for his legal bills.It comes after Johnson was referred to police for a second time when his own legal team raised concerns with the U.K. government’s Cabinet Office that he may have breached COVID lockdown rules.The former Conservative leader faces an investigation by the Metropolitan and Thames Valley Police following suggestions, first reported by the Times, that fresh potential incidents of rule-breaking were unearthed by his lawyers during preparations for the official inquiry.The news...