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Madagascar’s incumbent President Rajoelina takes early lead in vote marked by boycott, low turnout

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:32 GMT

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Madagascar’s incumbent President Andry Rajoelina held a commanding lead Friday as votes were counted in an election boycotted by the majority of candidates and marked by low turnout. Preliminary results released by the island nation’s elections management body, Céni, showed the 49-year-old former DJ with 71.26% of the votes cast on Thursday. That compared with his nearest rival Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko’s 10.67%. Former president Marc Ravalomanana was third with just under 10.08% of the vote. Ravalomanana is one of 10 candidates who boycotted the election, alleging that conditions for a legitimate and fair vote hadn’t been met, but their names remained on the ballot. Although less than 9% of polling stations had been counted by Friday midday, some pro-government media outlets in the country have already headlined an overwhelming victory for Rajoelina. “It’s done,” screamed a headline in the Madagascar Express.“Very likely victory in the first r...

Highlands Ranch woman sentenced to 40 years for newborn murder

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Highlands Ranch woman has been sentenced to 40 years in the Department of Corrections for the death of her newborn, whose body was found in a bathroom cabinet at her home.The matter came to light when the woman, Peyton M. Green, now 22, went to the UCHealth Highlands Ranch emergency room on Sept. 26, 2020. She consented to a Sexual Assault Nurses Examination and medical staff found injuries consistent with childbirth. Blood work and other tests also confirmed Green was pregnant. However, she denied ever having intercourse or birthing a child. 6 more officers charged in death of Christian Glass The case was reported to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and deputies investigated Green's home. With her father's permission, deputies searched the house and found the newborn baby's body wrapped and hidden beneath a bathroom sink.Deputies also reached out to an ex-boyfriend of Green's in Colorado Springs who said the couple had previously had intercourse.Detectives al...

Broward County residents advised to reduce water use after pipe bursts at water treatment plant in Hollywood

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:32 GMT

Officials are cautioning residents in Broward County after a pipe burst at a water treatment plant.The Southern Regional Wastewater treatment plant, located at 1621 N.14th Ave, had a 48-inch pipe that failed, which caused wastewater to be discharged around the plant, as well as the Echo Golf Course, located at 1451 Taft St., and West Lake. Due to the discharge of wastewater, officials are asking customers in Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Dania Beach, Hallandale Beach, Miramar, Pembroke Park and southern Broward County to reduce their use of water until the proper repairs can be made. The less amount of water that is used, officials said, will aid in reducing backups and pressure on the system. Officials also said that the drinking water supply and people with onsite septic systems will be unaffected. According to the Department of Public Utilities, repairs have started on the pipe and they notified the appropriate agencies, which include the Florida State Warning Point and the Florida ...

Gel-based cancer treatment developed by Mass General Brigham researchers shows promise

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:32 GMT

A new cancer treatment developed by researchers at Mass General Brigham is showing promise, using a gel to deliver cancer drugs for solid tumors. The gel, which requires only a single injection, has induced tumor regression and has improved survival in mice, according to an announcement this week from Mass General Brigham. Detailing their findings in a recent paper, researchers are targeting colon and breast cancers.Dr. Giovanni Traverso, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at MIT and a gastroenterologist at Brigham Women’s Hospital, recently spoke to 7NEWS, saying he is excited for what the new treatment could mean for patients. “It’s really transformative to try and help patients whose tumors are very resistant to therapy,” Traverso said. Traverso continued, saying cancer treatment has evolved “over the past decade plus” to use a patient’s immune system.“There are several wonderful drugs right now that can help harness the immune system to help cle...

The flu is soaring in seven US states and rising in others, health officials say

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:32 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. flu season is underway, with at least seven states reporting high levels of illnesses and cases rising in other parts of the country, health officials say.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted new flu data on Friday, showing very high activity last week in Louisiana, and high activity in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, New Mexico and South Carolina. It was also high in the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, the U.S. territory where health officials declared an influenza epidemic earlier this month.“We’re off to the races,” said Dr. William Schaffner, a Vanderbilt University infectious diseases expertTraditionally, the winter flu season ramps up in December or January. But it took off in October last year, and is making a November entrance this year.Flu activity was moderate but rising in New York City, Arkansas, California, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. And while flu activity has bee...

Lights, camera, action: Alamo Drafthouse opens in Seaport

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:32 GMT

Alamo Drafthouse opened in the Seaport district today, bringing the movie theater chain famous for its commitment to both classic film and delicious food and drink to the Bay State for the first time.Unlike traditional theaters, Alamo Drafthouse feature tables at each seat and moviegoers are able to order food and drinks – including beer, wine, and cocktails – to be delivered to them during screenings. Tim League, founder of Alamo Drafthouse, said the Seaport is a great fit for the brand.“I spent a couple days and wandered the streets, went to the restaurants, went to the bars, went to the breweries, and it’s just a vibrant part of the city,” he said. “It just feels like it meshes with what we’re trying to do.”The programming at the theater will feature a mix of first-run films and curated classics.For more information, visit the Alamo Drafthouse website.

Coffee cocktail recipe: Chartreuse Cappuccino

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:32 GMT

Rather than reaching for an espresso martini next time you’re hankering for a caffeinated cocktail, consider mixing up a cozier, more complex alternative: the Chartreuse Cappuccino.This recipe comes from the pages of a new cookbook by the Portland-based all-things-coffee publication Sprudge, called “But First Coffee: A Guide to Brewing from the Kitchen to the Bar” by Sprudge cofounders Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen.They credit this recipe to their friend, Paul Einbund, the San Francisco restaurateur behind the Morris and Maison Nico. Einbund combined his knowledge about coffee with a passion for Chartreuse — an herbal French liqueur made by monks at a single distillery in the French Alps — in this drink, which pairs well with Bay Area fog and cozy sweaters for sophisticated and atmospheric sipping.“Espresso is rude and milk is forgiving,” Einbund says in the cookbook. “When you add a little bit of sugar and Chartreuse into the mix, that’s when things get really interesting.”U...

Where the Ravens turn after injury to TE Mark Andrews on controversial hip-drop tackle

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:32 GMT

There’s a new buzz around the NFL, and it grew louder in front of a prime-time national television audience Thursday night at M&T Bank Stadium.Ravens tight end Mark Andrews is likely out for the season after suffering an ankle injury in the first quarter of Baltimore’s 34-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Linebacker Logan Wilson brought down the 2021 All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowl selection with a controversial hip-drop tackle, which is when a defender encircles a runner and drops his weight on the opponent’s knee or ankle to bring the player to the ground.“When they do it, the runner becomes defenseless,” Rich McKay, chairman of the NFL’s competition committee, said during league meetings in October, adding that the play is a “cousin” of the horse-collar tackle, which was made illegal in 2005. “They can’t kick their way out from under. And that’s the problem. That’s where the injury occurs. You see t...

Cocktail recipes: Mostly Classic Irish Coffee

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:32 GMT

Irish Coffee is “the real coffee cocktail GOAT,” write the co-authors of “But First, Coffee,” a new cookbook about all things coffee.Authors Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen praise San Francisco’s iconic Buena Vista Cafe for popularizing the drink, but note they’ve got a few ideas on how to make an excellent one at home with some small changes.“Our two big departures here are the whiskey and the sugar,” they write.“But First, Coffee: A Guide to Brewing from the Kitchen to the Bar” by Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen (Union Square & Co., $20) offers hands-on how-tos for a range of coffee-based recipes, including cocktails with Bay Area connections, like the Chartreuse cappuccino and Irish Coffee. (Courtesy Union Square & Co.).Mostly Classic Irish CoffeeMakes 1 drinkINGREDIENTSHot water heated to 180 degrees for preheating the glassSplash of Demerara Simple Syrup (recipe below)4 ounces (1/2 cup) hot filter coffee (ideally a daily drinking blend from your favorite roast...

Sound Advice: High-end turntable makes great gift for audiophiles

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:32 GMT

Don Lindich | Tribune News Service (TNS)If you are looking for a turntable for yourself or someone else, you will love this week’s gift recommendation!Cambridge Audio Alva ST turntable, $499: This British belt-drive turntable is incredibly solid and reeks of quality. It weighs 20 pounds with a beautiful brushed aluminum top plate, heavy synthetic base and a high-quality tonearm that is satisfying to use. A phono cartridge comes preinstalled and the Alva ST integrates an excellent, switchable phono preamp. A wired connection is used with your hi-fi system, and the built-in aptX Bluetooth (rare in any turntable) can send music to Bluetooth headphones and speakers.The Alva ST sold for $999 when introduced and back then I thought it was the best turntable available for under $1,000. When Cambridge reduced the price to just $599 earlier this year I was shocked, and it became difficult for me to recommend any other turntable selling between $599 and $1,000. Well, the Alva ST is temporaril...