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Hit by hate: Vandalism at Scituate home results in swastika, $10,000 in damage

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:06 GMT

A swastika was found spray-painted on the roof of a home in Scituate. Police said they received a call May 8, reporting the vandalism to a house on Hatherly Road. When police arrived on scene, officers noticed extensive damage to the house, from broken windows to spray-painted graffiti on the floor, wall and framing. There was also a smashed microwave found at the site, which was under construction.“It’s very scary and to have something like that happen in Scituate is heartbreaking,” a resident said.The damage will cost the homeowners nearly $10,000, a police report said. The incident is still under investigation. “I’ve never ever seen anything to this degree, it’s very sad to hear,” Cristina Curreri, a local business owner said. “When I first heard about it I thought they had it wrong, it’s not actually Scituate it’s somewhere else, because of our wonderful community and town.”Law enforcement said they believe this was an isolated incident and not the work of an organized hate...

Temps turn up into the weekend

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:06 GMT

7Weather- A cool breeze kept temperatures in the 60s today. After a cool start tomorrow, temperatures rebound near 70°. Memorial Day Weekend brings us dry weather, sunshine and 70s – 80s inland. After a seasonably cool day, mainly clear conditions and light wind tonight will help to drop temperatures into tomorrow morning. Morning low temperatures will be in the 40s, so you’ll want the jacket if you’re up around sunrise (5:14 am). High pressure will reign over the region over the coming days. That’ll bring a lot of sunshine starting tomorrow. We’ll have a light northerly breeze. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s/low 70s. Town along the coast will be in the low 60s. The usual cooler spots on the Cape will be in the upper 50s.How about these weekend temperatures?! Towns inland will be in the 70s Saturday. It’ll stay cooler on the coast but still mild. Sunday is our warmest day of the weekend. Temperatures soar to the 80s inland. A southerly wind...

Francisco Alvarez has made his case to stay on 26-man roster as Mets deal with roster crunch

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:06 GMT

CHICAGO — Francisco Alvarez has stated his case.The Mets’ impending roster crunch at the catcher spot has thrust the club’s prized rookie backstop into the spotlight. But his recent play deserves the spotlight as well. Over his last 10 games, the 21-year-old Alvarez has hit .265 with a 1.036 OPS, four home runs and two doubles. He has six homers since he was called up to take the place of Omar Narvaez on the roster April 4.“He’s turned into a pro on us,” said Mets hitting coach Jeremy Barnes.It’s not just his play at the plate, his play behind it has improved greatly. His pop times have improved, his framing has improved and he’s done a good job blocking balls in the dirt. Pitchers have liked throwing to him. Last week in Washington, Max Scherzer told him he was happy to have finally earned a win with him.“I was telling Alvy, ‘I finally got you a good one,’” Scherzer said. “I feel like I can execute and we...

Target on the defensive after removing some products aimed at LGBTQ+

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:06 GMT

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO and DEE-ANN DURBIN (AP Business Writers)NEW YORK (AP) — Target once distinguished itself as being boldly supportive of the LGBTQ+ community.Now that status is tarnished after it removed some products aimed at LGBTQ+ and relocated Pride Month displays to the back of stores in certain Southern locations in response to online complaints and in-store confrontations that it says threatened employees’ well-being.Target faces a second backlash from customers upset by the discount retailer’s reaction to aggressive, anti-LGBTQ+ activism, which has also been sweeping through Republican state legislatures. Civil rights groups chided the company on Wednesday for caving to anti-LGBTQ+ customers who tipped over displays and expressed outrage over gender-fluid bathing suits.“Target should put the products back on the shelves and ensure their Pride displays are visible on the floors, not pushed into the proverbial closet,” Human Rights Campai...

Lawmakers break for holiday with debt talks on the brink 

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:06 GMT

WASHINGTON — House Republicans are pushing debt ceiling talks to the brink, displaying risky political bravado as they left town Thursday for the holiday weekend just days before the U.S. could face an unprecedented default that could hurl the global economy into chaos.Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he’s directed his negotiating team “to work 24/7 to solve this problem.”McCarthy, R-Calif., said that “every hour matters” in talks with President Joe Biden’s team as they work toward a budget deal. Republican are demanding spending cuts the Democrats oppose, and McCarthy said a deal could come together “at any time.”The White House said negotiations by video conference were ongoing between Biden’s staff and McCarthy’s, with the president assessing that talks remained productive though serious disagreements remained.“The negotiations we’re having with Speaker McCarthy are what the budget will look like, not about defaul...

Virgin Galactic nears space ticket flights

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:06 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M — Virgin Galactic completed what’s expected to be its final test flight before taking paying customers on brief trips to space, marking what the space tourism company described as a “fantastic achievement.”Six of the company’s employees, including two pilots, landed at Spaceport America in southern New Mexico Thursday after the short up-and-down flight that included a few minutes of weightlessness. It took about an hour for the mother ship to carry the spaceplane to an altitude of 44,500 feet, where it was released and fired its rocket motor to make the final push.“Successful boost, WE HAVE REACHED SPACE!” Virgin Galactic tweeted.It reached an altitude of 54.2 miles before gliding back down to the runway, according to the company.Jamila Gilbert, who grew up in southern New Mexico and leads the company’s internal communications, was among those on board who were evaluating what it will be like for paying customers.“It i...

Jimmy Garoppolo underwent foot surgery after signing free agent deal with Raiders: report

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:06 GMT

New Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will have to wait to make his first impression.The 31-year-old will not be participating in OTAs as he recovers from foot surgery, a procedure he had after inking a three-year, $72.75 million free agent deal with Las Vegas.The Raiders discovered during Garoppolo’s physical that he would need surgery on his foot, according to The Athletic. He underwent the procedure after being introduced as their new quarterback on March 17 — an introduction that was delayed a day without an explanation.The Illinois native suffered a left foot injury on Dec. 6, 2022 as a member of the San Francisco 49ers and their team doctors believed that he would not require surgery, per The Athletic. Raiders’ medical professionals decided he would need surgery after his physical with the team and he will now likely be held out from practice until at least July.“We’re always going to err at this time of the year on being smart,” Raiders h...

This Colorado camping destination is a hidden gem for arts and outdoor recreation

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:06 GMT

For most travelers, the town of Naturita, Colorado, is a pass-through point on the drive between Telluride and Moab, Utah. But Natalie Binder is working to make it a destination for outdoor recreation and art enthusiasts alike.In 2021, Binder and her partners, Jodie and Bruce Wright of One Architects, opened CampV, a 120-acre campground located near what used to be a thriving mining town on Colorado’s Western Slope. A visit includes glamping options and interactive artwork set against stunning desert views, as well as a lesson in local history.“When I travel, I look for spaces that tell a story,” Binder said. “I felt like this not only had an incredible story, but it also had a story that was worth preserving and retelling.”The “V” in CampV stands for Vancorum, the name of an enclave built by the Vanadium Corporation of America to house engineers and managerial staff who worked for a nearby uranium mine in the town of Uravan. Uravan is long gone, evacuated and demolished due to the ...

What's the forecast for Memorial Day weekend?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:06 GMT

SAN DIEGO — It appears "May Gray" won't be going away anytime soon.Temperatures in the San Diego region will be cool Thursday and Friday as we head into Memorial Day weekend.On Saturday, a low-pressure system will weaken a bit and move inland, making for a slightly warmer day. Temperatures will be 5 degrees warmer on Saturday for San Diego County's mountains and deserts.Early next week, another low-pressure system will move in. These San Diego areas among ‘bluest waterways’ in US: analysis The region will be slightly cooler next week with low coastal clouds extending into the inland valleys and coastal slopes of the mountains during the nights and early mornings, with limited daytime clearing at the coast.High temperatures will remain below average.

These San Diego areas among 'bluest waterways' in US: analysis

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:06 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- When thinking of blue waters, does San Diego come to mind? It should.According to a new analysis by mobility platform SIXT, there are two areas in the region that are considered among the bluest waterways in the nation. "The world is full of stunning natural wonders, but there's something unique about recharging while enjoying blue waters," said David Woody, country development and travel expert at SIXT. "Studies have shown that when we're near water, the sights and sounds kickstart neurochemicals in our body that stimulate wellness, increasing blood flow to the brain and heart and helping us relax." This is the most popular dog breed in San Diego, according to a study The good news for San Diegans -- some of the most mesmerizing shades of blue can be viewed and enjoyed right here in Southern California. According to SIXT's analysis, Sail Bay in San Diego ranked as the sixth bluest waterway in the U.S. The water kisses the borders of the Pacific and Mission Beach neig...