Lessons for Winnipeg as San Francisco stages daring downtown-saving Escape From Doom Loop - Life & Style news - NewsLocker (2024)

Barely a block away from San Francisco’s historic Union Square sits a lonely and vacant storefront with a simple note taped to the window that speaks volumes about the challenges […]

Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward delivers 3-run homer in 8th as Dodgers rally to beat Mariners 6-3

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward broke an eighth-inning tie with a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-3 victory over the reeling Seattle Mariners […]

Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024

Tuesday’s Scoreboard MLB Interleague Toronto 10 Cincinnati 3 L.A. Dodgers 6 Seattle 3 Baltimore 9 N.Y. Mets 5 Pittsburgh 4 Texas 0 Chicago Cubs 3 Detroit 1 San Diego 7 […]

Rays’ Shane Baz, Rob Brantly team up for triumphant comebacks as Tampa Bay beats A’s

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — On one side of the winning Tampa Bay clubhouse, pitcher Shane Baz celebrated his first win in more than two years after a long journey back […]

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World’s ‘largest solar precinct’ approved by Australian government

NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — An ambitious plan to build a massive solar farm in remote northern Australia that would transmit energy by submarine cable to Singapore is a step closer […]

Man wanted on murder and armed robbery charges is in standoff with police at Chicago restaurant

CHICAGO (AP) — A man who escaped from a Mississippi courthouse and is wanted on murder and armed robbery charges is in a standoff with police at a restaurant in […]

Profar hits a 3-run homer in the 8th and the Padres rally past the Twins 7-5

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jurickson Profar hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning, and the San Diego Padres rallied late to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 on Tuesday night. […]

Profar hits a 3-run homer as the Padres rally past the Twins 7-5

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jurickson Profar hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning, and the San Diego Padres beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 on Tuesday night. Manny Machado also […]

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Plaything or peril? Brazilian kites are endangering lives and prompting a push for a national ban

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Two groups of men stood on opposite rooftops perched on a hillside overlooking Rio de Janeiro’s Ipanema beach, taunting one another. It was a macho […]

A night of magical entertainment

Winnipeggers flocked to Canada Life Centre to worship at the altar of Irish singer-songwriter Hozier on Tuesday night — with some queuing as early as 9 a.m., according to venue […]

Bus carrying Shiite pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashes in Iran, killing at least 28 people

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A bus carrying Shiite pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashed in central Iran, killing at least 28 people, an official said Wednesday. The crash happened Tuesday […]

Hunter Biden’s lawyers, prosecutors headed back to court ahead of his trial on federal tax charges

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Weeks before Hunter Biden is set to stand trial on federal tax charges, the legal team for President Joe Biden’s son and prosecutors will appear in […]

FACT FOCUS: A look at claims made during the second night of the Democratic National Convention

The second night of the Democratic National Convention was filled with excitement as a celebratory roll call marked Vice President Kamala Harris’ nomination to be the party’s candidate for president. […]

Robbie Ray strikes out 9 as the Giants beat the White Sox 4-1

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Robbie Ray matched his season high with nine strikeouts, and the San Francisco Giants beat the lowly Chicago White Sox 4-1 on Tuesday night. After failing […]

Robbie Ray strikes out 9 as Giants beat White Sox 4-1

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Robbie Ray matched his season high with nine strikeouts, and the San Francisco Giants beat the lowly Chicago White Sox 4-1 on Tuesday night. After failing […]

What to watch on the Democratic National Convention’s third day in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention heads into its third day on Wednesday. After receiving the blessing of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, the […]

Putin’s slow response to the Kursk attack could test the patience of some of his backers in Russia

A year ago this week, President Vladmir Putin strode onto a stage in the Kursk region to commemorate the 80th anniversary of one of the Soviet army’s proudest moments in […]

Siri homers to break up scoreless game, help Baz to first win in two years as Rays beat A’s 1-0

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jose Siri homered with two outs in the eighth inning to break up a scoreless pitchers’ duel and help Shane Baz earn his first victory in […]

3 suspects in fatal shooting of Israeli Arab businessman in Istanbul detained in Romania

ISTANBUL (AP) — Three suspects wanted in connection with the killing of an Israeli Arab businessman in Istanbul have been detained in Romania, Turkish police said late Tuesday. Abdulkadir Anas […]

Guardians outlast Yankees 9-5 in 12 innings to win longest MLB game this season

NEW YORK (AP) — Pinch-hitter Lane Thomas delivered a go-ahead double to spark a six-run 12th inning, and the Cleveland Guardians outlasted the New York Yankees 9-5 on Tuesday night […]

Liberty defeat Wings 94-74

NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart had 26 points and 12 rebounds, Jonquel Jones and Courtney Vandersloot also had a double-doubles, and the New York Liberty handed coach Sandy Brondello […]

Duran goes 4 for 4 with tiebreaking homer in 8th to lift Red Sox over Astros 6-5

HOUSTON (AP) — Jarren Duran went 4 for 4, capped by a tiebreaking homer with two outs in the eighth inning that sent the Boston Red Sox to a 6-5 […]

Neto homers again as the Angels beat KC 9-5 to end Royals’ 5-game win streak

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tyler Anderson outlasted Cole Ragans in a matchup of All-Star pitchers, Zach Neto hit a go-ahead homer for Los Angeles, and the Angels beat Kansas […]

Indonesia searches for ways to balance domestic industries with surging Chinese imports

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A flood of Chinese products into Indonesia has hit local manufacturers hard, prompting the government to look for ways to placate domestic producers while avoiding angering […]

Austin Gomber pitches 7 strong innings, Rockies hold on to beat Nationals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Austin Gomber gave up one run and three hits in seven innings, Ryan McMahon had two hits and drove in a run, and the Colorado Rockies beat […]

Some Florida counties had difficulty reporting primary election results to the public, officials say

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Some Florida counties had difficulty Tuesday reporting primary election results to the public because of an unspecified glitch involving a vendor, state officials said. Secretary of […]

Nevada wildfire causes rail and power outages, but crews halt flames’ progress

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. (AP) — A wildfire has forced the suspension of rail service in northern Nevada and left about several thousand rural residents without power. But fire officials said Tuesday […]

Asian shares mostly fall after Wall Street snaps winning streak

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly declined Wednesday following a slip on Wall Street that snapped an eight-day winning streak, the longest of the year. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 lost […]

Here are all of the celebrities at the Democratic convention’s starry roll call

The Democratic National Convention transformed what should have been the driest part of the evening – the roll call – into a party Thursday, complete with lively music and several […]

Frankie Montas stars as the Brewers beat the struggling Cardinals 3-2

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Frankie Montas pitched seven sparkling innings and Devin Williams escaped a jam in the ninth, helping the Milwaukee Brewers beat the reeling St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 […]