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Barcelona’s winning run in Champions League ends with 1-0 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:53:04 GMT

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Barcelona missed its chance to reach the knockout rounds of the Champions League with games to spare after a 1-0 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday.A draw would have been enough to secure Barcelona a spot in the round of 16 for the first time after two straight eliminations in the group stage of Europe’s top club competition.The result ended Barcelona’s perfect Champions League record this season and moved Shakhtar into position to also advance from Group H.Barcelona has nine points from its first four matches, three points more than both Shakhtar and Porto, which hosts winless Antwerp in the other group match later Tuesday.Danylo Sikan scored the winner with a header in the 40th minute in the game that Shakhtar hosted in Hamburg, Germany, because of the war in Ukraine.Shakhtar is making its seventh consecutive group-stage appearance but failed to reach the knockout rounds in the last five seasons. It had won only three of its last 20 matches in ...

Live updates | Israel says troops push deeper into Gaza City as Palestinians flee to the south

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:53:04 GMT

A month into the war, Israel’s military says it’s fighting in the ‘depths’ of Gaza City after encircling the northern part of the besieged Palestinian enclave.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will have “overall security responsibility” in Gaza “for an indefinite period” after its war with Hamas. His comments in a TV interview offered the clearest indication yet that Israel plans to maintain control over the territory that’s home to some 2.3 million Palestinians.Several hundred thousand people are believed to remain in the north in the assault’s path. Hundreds more Palestinians fled Gaza City to the south on Tuesday, raising their hands and waving white flags to move past Israeli tanks. Some came on donkey carts, most on foot, a few pushing aged relatives in wheelchairs, all visibly exhausted and many with nothing but their clothes on their back. The Palestinian death toll in the war surpassed 10,300, including more than 4,200 children, according to the...

Denver closes homeless encampment in Ballpark District

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:53:04 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Just over a month after Denver police and city crews permanently closed an encampment of homeless individuals near the governor's mansion, a second encampment has been closed by the city.The second encampment was located in the Ballpark District, near Broadway Avenue, Curtis Street, 20th Avenue and Arapahoe Street. It was cleared on Nov. 1 and is now "permanently closed to camping," according to the city. Area of deadly Park Hill shooting has a history of violent crime The city said it will work with businesses and residents in the area to ensure the area is clear of encampments moving forward.The city bused 55 people to a hotel shelter and six individuals moved to the Tiny Home Villages operated by the Colorado Village Collaborative.The city said it aims for this contact to allow for individuals or families experiencing homelessness to use wraparound services, access case management and hopefully gain permanent housing.The City and County of Denver have been acti...

Colorado town named one of the best places to visit worldwide

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:53:04 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado mountain town Steamboat Springs was named one of the top 50 best places to travel worldwide next year in a new survey.Travel Lemming, a U.S.-based online travel guide, curated a list of hidden gems and emerging destinations it thinks people should visit in 2024.The guide said it specifically picked many places that were perfect for longer trips and a slower, more sustainable travel pace. 2023 Colorado ski areas opening dates Steamboat Springs came in at No. 41, and the guide highlighted that the best time to visit the mountain town would be December through March or June through August.It also pointed out the town's many ties to winter Olympians, having produced more of the elite athletes than any other town in the country.This is not the first time Steamboat Springs has been included in one of these lists: Most recently, Strawberry Park Hot Springs was voted one of the top 10 best hot springs in the country. Say goodbye to plastic bags, they may start ...

Nacho average bear: Florida mammal swipes $45 Taco Bell order from porch after Uber Eats delivery

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:53:04 GMT

LONGWOOD, Florida (AP) — A fast-food loving black bear stole a $45 Taco Bell order from the front porch of a home in the Orlando suburb of Longwood moments after the Uber Eats driver delivered it, an Orlando television station reported.This is no Florida man story, as there’s no evidence a Floridian dressed in a bear costume stole the food. Rather, the criminal was a real-life Florida black bear estimated to weigh 300 to 400 pounds, WOFL-TV reported.The caper happened Friday, and it was captured on the home’s Ring camera. The video shows the beast sauntering up to the front door and grabbing the bag in its mouth. Then, a short time later, it comes back to steal the drinks.Yo Quiero Taco Bell!“He came, and he grabbed the food – then he came again for the soda,” Nicole Castro told the TV station.When the family opened the front door about 10 minutes later, the Ring video captures their reaction: “The bear took the food!”Uber Eats reimbursed the family for the sto...

He thought his daughter was killed by Hamas. Now he says she may be held hostage

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:53:04 GMT

Tel Aviv (CNN) — Mourning his 8-year-old daughter believed killed in Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel, Thomas Hand said he was at least partially consoled militants had not taken her hostage.Of all the terrible possibilities for her, death was the least painful, he said.But then the Israeli military gave him the news that nearly made him collapse.Emily might still be alive.“She is more than likely in a tunnel somewhere under Gaza,” Hand told CNN, recalling how the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) recently shared new intelligence.“It’s her birthday on the 17th of [November]. She will be 9,” he said. “She won’t even know day it is. She won’t know it’s her birthday. There will be no birthday cake. No party, no friends. She will just be petrified in a tunnel under Gaza. That is her birthday.”CNN has reached out to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for comment.Emily was sleeping at her friend’s house in the kibbutz of Be’eri when Hamas milita...

Police investigate burglary at West Miami-Dade smoke shop

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:53:04 GMT

A recent business burglary at a West Miami-Dade smoke shop has left local police searching for answers.Surveillance footage from Holy Smokes store on Southwest 57th Avenue near 20th Street captured an unidentified individual arriving on a motorcycle before breaking into the store, stealing multiple items and making a quick getaway. If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

4-year-old girl remains in critical condition after being accidentally shot after gun found at home in NW Miami-Dade

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:53:04 GMT

A child is still fighting for her life after being accidentally shot.The 4-year-old girl remains in critical condition after, police said, her even younger brother grabbed a loaded gun, and pulled the trigger.The incident happened near Northwest 21st Avenue and 82nd Street, Sunday afternoon.Rescue crews rushed her to the hospital after officers found her suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.According to police, 25-year-old Quavanta Ennels, a convicted felon, was in possession of the gun.He’ll be under house arrest after posting bond.

No injuries reported after small plane crashes near Marathon

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:53:04 GMT

A small plane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico, about 4.5 miles north of Marathon, officials said.According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to the incident at around 2:15 p.m., Tuesday. The pilot was safely transported to U.S. Coast Guard Station Marathon. No serious injuries were reported.

Hialeah Police, SWAT respond to barricaded subject in mental crisis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:53:04 GMT

Hialeah Police are responding to a barricaded subject that may be experiencing a mental crisis. Authorities arrived at the scene at the Alture Westland complex, located at 1950 W. 49th St., Tuesday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene as officers surrounded the area. According to preliminary information from officials, the subject is home alone. Hialeah’s SWAT team and Crisis Negotiation Team are currently on the scene in an effort to make contact with the individual. Details remain limited at this time, and the situation is ongoing. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.