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L.A. Metro reveals new subway cars  

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:38:19 GMT

The Los Angeles Metro subway cars are being upgraded. Metro took to social media on Friday to show off the exterior of the new train cars, one of which appears to have bright yellow accents to contrast with the classic metal outside of subway cars. The HR4000 trains, which are manufactured by Chinese company CRRC and assembled in Springfield, Massachusetts, are set to replace some original subway vehicles that are nearing the end of their service lifespan. A total of 64 new subway cars arrived in L.A. on Saturday to add capacity to the B and D lines as the system grows.  Metro Regional Connector opens in Los Angeles, bringing more direct access to downtown The cars are arranged in a side seating layout, a video posted to Metro’s Facebook page said. Additionally, there will be an “open gangway” design between cars, meaning that riders will no longer have to open emergency doors to travel from car to car. Several people were quick to comment on the beauty of the ...

Wolff goes after first LIV win. He’s tied with Puig at the Greenbrier

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:38:19 GMT

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — Matthew Wolff made enough birdies to offset a few mistakes Saturday for a 3-under 67 that gave him a share of the lead with David Puig at LIV Golf-Greenbrier.The third and final round is wide open on the Old White course at Greenbrier Resort, with nine players separated by only two shots.That includes former U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau, one of the marquee signings for the Saudi-funded league who has yet to win in LIV Golf.DeChambeau had a 61 and joined Richard Bland (63) and Talor Gooch (64) just one shot behind. Gooch already has three wins on LIV this year.Puig made up a two-shot deficit on Wolff and briefly took the lead with three straight birdies on the back nine until he dropped a shot on the 13th, and Wolff birdied the 14th.Wolff had the 54-hole lead over DeChambeau at Winged Foot in the 2020 U.S. Open until DeChambeau shot 67 on the final day to win by six shots. Wolff took time off the following year for mental health issues and ...

Jake Rogers has 3 RBIs and the Tigers top the Rays 4-2

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:38:19 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Jake Rogers drove in three runs and Akil Baddoo homered as the Detroit Tigers beat Aaron Civale and the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Saturday.Detroit entered the game with a 3-17 record against American League East opponents and had lost all four meetings with the Rays this season.Tampa Bay went into the ninth down 4-2, but closer Alex Lange walked the first two batters. Yandy Díaz hit into a double play before Lange walked Wander Franco. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch brought in Beau Brieske, who struck out Isaac Paredes for his first career save.“That offense stays in the game for all nine innings and they are always threatening,” Hinch said. “It’s always tough to take a guy out at the end of the game, but we needed strikes. His command and everything are just a little off right now.”Tarik Skubal (2-1) picked up the win, allowing an unearned run and six hits in 5 1/3 innings. The left-hander struck out six and walked one.“I thought I did a good job of pitching to my stren...

Horschel, Glover tied for the lead at Wyndham Championship

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:38:19 GMT

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Lucas Glover and Billy Horschel started the Wyndham Championship as long shots to advance to the PGA Tour postseason. Now they have reason to think about winning.Glover had great control Saturday, hitting every fairway and missing only one green, on his way to an 8-under 62. That gave him a share of the lead with Horschel, who fought his swing toward the end and still managed a 63.They were at 18-under 192, one shot ahead of 36-hole leader Russell Henley. He rolled in a sweeping birdie putt from just inside 30 feet on the last hole for a 65.The Wyndham Championship is the final PGA Tour event before the lucrative postseason, and only the top 70 advance to the FedEx Cup playoffs next week in Memphis, Tennessee. That’s a change from previous years, when the top 125 made the postseason.Glover came into Sedgefield Country Club at No. 112 and without a win in more than two years. But he has been building to this point, with three finishes of sixth or better ...

Veterans exposed to burn pits, toxins urged to apply for retroactive benefits

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:38:19 GMT

This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.A deadline for a year’s worth of backdated benefits is fast approaching for U.S. veterans suffering illnesses after exposure to open burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxins.Nearly a year ago, President Joe Biden signed the PACT Act, a law supporters describe as the largest expansion of veteran benefits in U.S. history. The law eases the path to expanded coverage, alleviating veterans from having to prove conditions like respiratory illness and cancer are a result of breathing toxic burn pit fumes or exposure to radiation or chemicals like tactical herbicides.There is no deadline for qualifying veterans to file under the PACT Act, but former service members or their surviving family members have until Aug. 9 to claim benefits that date back to the law’s enactment in August 2022.“The law helps us to provide generations of veterans and...

Kevin Harvick makes a last run at Michigan, aiming to secure spot in NASCAR playoffs

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:38:19 GMT

BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Kevin Harvick has fond memories of Michigan International Speedway, where he won for the sixth time last summer.Harvick is just not real interested in waxing poetically about the track before making one last run on it Sunday in the FireKeepers Casino 400.“Michigan has been a great place for us, but when we leave it’s over,” he said. “I’m not coming back.”It’s not personal. It’s business.While the 47-year-old Harvick may return to the Irish Hills region of southern Michigan as a TV analyst and potentially for his managing and marketing company, he has no plans to race on the two-mile oval again in the future.The 2014 Cup champion announced in January he’s retiring after this year.“If I would’ve had it my way, I would’ve just been done last year,” he said.Harvick came back because he knows it’s not just about him, considering the people on his team that count on him for their careers and the many fans who have help...

Phillies slugger Harper unlikely to return to outfield this season

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:38:19 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies slugger Bryce Harper likely won’t play the outfield again this season.The two-time NL MVP served strictly as Philadelphia’s designated hitter for most of last season after injuring his right throwing elbow on an outfield throw in April 2022. After offseason Tommy John surgery, Harper returned to his DH role on May 2 before debuting at first base for the first time in his career on July 21.Since then, manager Rob Thomson has been alternating Harper between first base and DH and that is likely the plan for the remainder of the season.“I wouldn’t think so, not at this point, unless something changes,” Thomson said on Saturday, when asked if Harper would return to the outfield this season.Seven-time All-Star Harper has played well at first base, making just one error in nine games over 80 innings. He made a spectacular catch, diving into the camera well, in his debut at Cleveland.“He’s played extremely well,” Thomson said. “Him handling situations, him field...

Swanson and Candelario go deep as the Cubs hold off the Braves 8-6 at rainy Wrigley

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:38:19 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Dansby Swanson homered against his former team in a five-run first inning and the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen staved off the major league-leading Atlanta Braves in a rain-soaked 8-6 win on Saturday.Jeimer Candelario hit his first home run since being reacquired by the Cubs, and Ian Happ also went deep.Chicago (57-54) went into the game leading the majors in runs since the All-Star break and bounced back after getting shut out 8-0 by Atlanta on Friday. The Cubs began the day 2 1/2 games behind NL Central-leading Milwaukee and two games out of a wild-card spot.Chicago opened a 5-0 lead early and never looked back. After an error by first baseman Matt Olson allowed two runs to score, Swanson hit his 17th home run off All-Star Bryce Elder (8-3) to make it 4-0. Swanson went 0 for 3 on Friday, his first game against Atlanta since signing with the Cubs in the offseason.Atlanta (70-38) scored twice in the sixth after reliever Daniel Palencia walked three straight batters to load th...

Nice weather Sunday, then rain returns

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:38:19 GMT

After having a reasonably nice day Saturday, an even nicer day is expected on Sunday as high pressure moves overhead. Expect mostly sunny skies Sunday with highs in the upper 70s along the coastline, to mid 80s inland. It’ll also be drier as dew points dip into the 50s for most!On Monday, rain chances return to the forecast by the afternoon as a storm system moves in from the west. There’ll be two rounds of rain from that storm system, with the second round moving in Tuesday morning.

Hundreds participate in charity fitness class in East Boston to benefit Best Buddies

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:38:19 GMT

Hundreds of people worked out in support of a great local cause in East Boston Saturday, taking part in a charity fitness class at Tall Ship Boston. Kelly Brabants, the founder and CEO of Booty by Brabants hosted the 400-person, high-energy workout to benefit Best Buddies. “This is an absolute dream come true,” she told 7NEWS. Brabants said she has been working with Best Buddies for three years.“I’ve got to know a lot of the buddies,” she said. Some of those buddies and the fitness community showed up on Saturday. “Best Buddies is a great organization and I just love it,” said Michael Heller, a Best Buddies ambassador. “I do everything for them — I do everything.”The nonprofit Best Buddies offers one-to-one friendship, leadership training and help with employment to people of all abilities.7NEWS is a proud sponsor of the organization’s Best Buddies ride in Boston, which helps raise money for Best Buddies.A Best Buddies represen...