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Michael E. Fox, Sr. made helping the community his mission

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:56:41 GMT

To see the crowd that packed Mission Santa Clara on Friday to celebrate the life of Michael E. Fox Sr. was to understand a lot about who he was. The Saratoga resident, who died Nov. 3 at age 87, was a businessman, a husband, a political influencer, a dad, a philanthropist, a man of faith and — he would want said — a recovering alcoholic who shared his story to help others.The Rev. Peter Pabst — who celebrated the Mass along with several other clergy including Bishop Oscar Cantú — said Fox’s priorities were four “Fs”: faith, family, friend and philanthropy. “He supported causes that would lift others up,” Pabst said. “Generosity was an understatement.”Attendees stand as the casket of Michael E. Fox Sr. enters Mission Santa Clara de Asís in Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) Fox was born in 1936 in Chicago and earned a degree in brewing science before he discovered he...

Sunnyvale teen wins international award for her music video

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:56:41 GMT

A Sunnyvale teen has won international acclaim for her song “Echoes of War,” inspired by the people she met while living in Normandy, France.Kedaton Campbell’s video for her song was set to be showcased in a virtual awards ceremony at the 19th annual My Hero International Film Festival on Nov. 18. The festival is dedicated to showcasing short films by student and professional filmmakers that celebrate the power of the human spirit. Kedaton’s music video won in the high school category for the 2023 Sing for Hope Music Video Award, which came with a cash prize.In addition to the people of Normandy, Kedaton said she got inspiration for her song during walks with her father on the beaches where the Allied Forces’ D-Day operation took place during World War II.“Every morning and evening, my dad and I took walks up and down the sands of Normandy–the historical site of the D-Day landings–and talked about how bravely our troops fought right where we stood decades ago,” she added. “This song...

Argentine presidential candidate Milei goes to the opera — and meets both cheers and jeers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:56:41 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Both cheers and jeers for Argentina’s right-wing presidential candidate resounded with acoustic perfection inside the country’s legendary Colón Theater, laying bare the country’s polarization on the eve of Sunday’s runoff.The audience had gathered Friday evening in Latin America’s premiere opera house that is world-renowned for its acoustics to watch a performance of “Madama Butterfly” — but Javier Milei soon became the main event. A group began insulting him as he sat in the front row of a box alongside his girlfriend.“Milei, trash, you are the dictatorship!” some attendees chanted at the candidate. He has downplayed Argentina’s bloody 1976-1983 military rule, saying the number of its victims is far below what human rights organizations have long claimed, among other controversial positions.Some videos on social media also showed a few orchestra musicians playing the “Peronist March,” an anthem of the political party of Economy Minister Sergio M...

Matt Wallace birdies every hole on back 9 in Dubai and matches European tour best

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:56:41 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Matt Wallace made nine consecutive birdies Saturday, all of them on the back nine for a 12-under 60 in the DP World Tour Championship.Wallace had a chance at the only the second 59 in European tour history. He had 202 yards to the green on the par-5 18th on the Earth course at Jumeirah Golf Estates. But he hit into a bunker, and hit out to inches from the cup for a tap-in birdie.The nine consecutive birdies equal the European tour’s best by James Nitties of Australia in the 2019 Vic Open. The tour said it would not be considered a record because of preferred lies from overnight rains. Bernd Wiesberger in the 2017 Maybank Championship in Malaysia also had nine birdies in a row while playing under preferred lies.Wallace also matched the European best — but not an official record — with 12 birdies in one round. Raphaël Jacquelin set the official record in the 2013 Turkish Open.Wallace holed from 30 feet on the 10th hole and from 18 feet on the 1...

Real Madrid’s Vinícius expected to miss nearly two months after tearing leg muscle on Brazil duty

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:56:41 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior tore a leg muscle while playing with Brazil’s national team in South American World Cup qualifying, the Spanish club said Saturday.Madrid said medical exams showed Vinícius has a muscle tear in his left leg. He was injured in Brazil’s 2-1 loss at Colombia on Friday, having to be substituted before halftime.Madrid did not give a timetable for Vinícius’ recovery, but that type of injury can sideline players for about two months.Vinícius “has been diagnosed with a tear in his left femoral bicep which is affecting the tendon in his hamstring. His recovery will be monitored,” the club said.Madrid has already qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League. It is two points behind leader Girona after 13 rounds in the Spanish league.The 23-year-old Vinícius has scored six goals for Madrid this season, including three in the team’s last two matches.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Las propuestas de Sergio Massa para llegar a la Presidencia de Argentina

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:56:41 GMT

(CNN) –– El actual ministro de Economía de Argentina, Sergio Massa, ya lo dijo en una entrevista con medios locales: “El problema hoy es que tengo los dos sombreros puestos, el de la campaña presidencial y el de la gestión”. Esto podría verse como una desventaja o como una posibilidad de mostrar con hechos lo que vendrá en caso de quedarse con el sillón de la Casa Rosada.Sin embargo, los datos parecen no ayudar. Mientras la oposición lo acusa de usar recursos del Estado para ofrecer en medio de la campaña múltiples beneficios a la población y a sectores empresarios, su gestión en la cartera económica carga con un gran aumento en la inflación interanual.¿Quién es Sergio Massa? De las idas y vueltas con el kirchnerismo a la precandidatura presidencial por el peronismoLo cierto es que desde que la coalición oficialista Unión por la Patria lo propuso como precandidato presidencial, Massa no hizo una presentación oficial de lo que sería su programa de gobierno. Sin embargo, declaraciones...

Erling Haaland out of Norway’s game against Scotland with a foot injury

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:56:41 GMT

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will miss Norway’s European Championship qualifying game against Scotland on Sunday with what the national team’s doctor described as a painful foot injury.Haaland was hurt when playing in Norway’s 2-0 win over the Faeroe Islands in a friendly on Thursday. “Unfortunately, I am missing tomorrow’s game against Scotland. Wishing the boys all the best. Now treatment and trying to get back asap,” Haaland posted on social media Saturday.Team doctor Ola Sand said the foot injury had left Haaland in pain and with restricted movement. Sunday’s game in Glasgow won’t affect either team’s qualifying chances. Scotland has already qualified for next year’s European Championship in Germany and Norway is third in the group and can’t qualify automatically, though it still has a chance of reaching the playoffs.The injury had initially been described as a possible recurrence of an earlier an...

Wallace birdies the entire back 9 in Dubai and leads European tour finale

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:56:41 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Matt Wallace of England made a 30-foot birdie putt on the 10th hole and didn’t stop until he birdied the rest of them, tying a European tour best with nine birdies in a row for a 12-under 60 that shot him into the lead Saturday in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship.“That was fun,” Wallace said as he walked off the 18th green on the Earth course at Jumeirah Golf Estates.Even better was the 54-hole lead when Tommy Fleetwood, Viktor Hovland and 36-hole leader Nicolai Hojgaard couldn’t catch him.Wallace hit the ball so purely down the stretch that his final six birdie putts covered a total of 15 feet, 8 inches (nearly 5 meters). He finished at 16-under 200 and led by one shot over Fleetwood and Hovland, who each had a 66.“An amazing day. Just tried my hardest to get myself back into the tournament,” said Wallace, who started the day seven shots behind. “I’m really happy that I’ve been able to do that.”Fleetwood got off...

¿Cuáles son los retos del nuevo Gobierno de Pedro Sánchez?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:56:41 GMT

(CNN Español) — Conseguida su reelección como presidente del Gobierno de España, Pedro Sánchez tiene ahora el reto de dar forma a un nuevo Consejo de Ministros y lograr que el órgano resista los embates de esta XV legislatura.Que el Ejecutivo concluya los próximos cuatro años en forma dependerá, primero de todo, de la buena sintonía que mantenga con su socio de Gobierno: Sumar. Esta plataforma, liderada por Yolanda Díaz, reúne a 20 partidos políticos estatales y autonómicos diferentes entre los que destacan Podemos, Izquierda Unida o Más País.Pedro Sánchez toma posesión como presidente del Gobierno español ante el rey Felipe VIEl diálogo constante entre el PSOE (Partido Socialista Obrero Español) y Sumar será obligatorio para sortear los obstáculos que se avecinen a lo largo de los próximos meses. Díaz jugará también un papel clave en esa estabilidad, ya que deberá moderar y armonizar las diferentes posturas de la coalición que lidera para evitar fisuras gubernamentales en los...

Denver weather: Mild and sunny Saturday, rain and snow chances Sunday into Monday

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:56:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver’s weather will stay mild on Saturday ahead of the next chance for rain and snow that moves in late Sunday into Monday.Weather today: Sunny and mildAfter a cool start to the day, we warm up nicely. High temperatures make their way into the upper 50s and lower 60s under mostly sunny skies. A few more clouds move into the region this afternoon into the evening. Weather tonight: Partly cloudy, coolPartly cloudy skies dominate the area Saturday evening as temperatures are expected to sink down into the middle to upper 30s. Looking ahead: Showers Sunday, MondaySunday will be dry and sunny for the first half in the metro area; meanwhile, the high country will likely see some snow showers. Clouds increase by tomorrow afternoon as we await rain showers, so keep a poncho handy if you do plan on going to the Broncos game on Sunday evening. Rain transitions to snow early Monday morning as temperatures sink to right around freezing. The chance for showers taper o...