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Bayern Munich confirms initial talks around reported Sadio Mané move to Saudi Arabia

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:40:54 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Bayern Munich’s president confirmed Wednesday that the club is aware of “initial talks” around a reported move for forward Sadio Mané from the German champion to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, where he could team up with Cristiano Ronaldo. “FC Bayern is informed about this,” club president Herbert Hainer said in Japan during a pre-season tour, in quotes reported by German news agency dpa. “But these are initial talks, you have to wait and see.”His comments followed a report in German tabloid newspaper Bild that an adviser to Mané would meet representatives of Al-Nassr to discuss a possible deal. A Premier League and Champions League winner with Liverpool, Mané would be the latest in a series of big-name players in Saudi clubs’ signing spree.Mané has two years left on his contract with Bayern after a disappointing and injury-hit first season since joining from Liverpool last year. The Senegal forward scored 12 times in 38 games for Bayern, but only one of those...

Bumps in the road to safer streets in Montgomery County

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:40:54 GMT

From “walking school buses” to better sidewalk upkeep, Montgomery County, Maryland’s Pedestrian Master Plan has more than 100 recommendations with the goal of making it safer and more pleasant for those on foot or bike to get where they’re going.On Tuesday, residents got their chance to tell the county council what they think of the plan.Adam Carlesco, who lives in the Wheaton area and doesn’t own a car, spoke in favor of the plan. Among the items in the plan he especially appreciated, he said, is the recommendation to add raised crosswalks to all driveways and between some types of residential streets.He called them the “single most important thing that this county could do to improve pedestrian safety.”Silver Spring resident Tony Byrne also complimented the plan, explaining that he’s able to walk from his home to work, and that he loves living in Montgomery County.“What I don’t love,” he told the council during Tues...

Se espera que Hunter Biden se declare culpable este miércoles de cargos relacionados con impuestos

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:40:54 GMT

WILMINGTON, Delaware — Se espera que Hunter Biden, hijo del presidente Biden, se declare culpable de dos cargos menores en un caso de impuestos en el tribunal federal de Delaware este miércoles por la mañana.Es la primera vez que el Departamento de Justicia, que depende del poder ejecutivo, presenta cargos contra el hijo de un presidente en funciones.Después de llegar al tribunal federal este miércoles por la mañana, se espera que Biden cumpla con los términos del acuerdo de culpabilidad que alcanzó el mes pasado con el fiscal federal David Weiss, quien fue designado por el expresidente Donald Trump y a quien Joe Biden le permitió permanecer para supervisar el caso. .Al describir los cargos, la oficina de Weiss dijo en un comunicado que “Hunter Biden recibió ingresos imponibles superiores a $1,500,000 anuales en los años calendario 2017 y 2018. A pesar de adeudar más de $100,000 en impuestos federales sobre la renta cada año, no pagó el impuesto sobre la renta. adeudado para cualqui...

Indigenous Football Australia pushes for direct funding out of Women’s World Cup legacy

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:40:54 GMT

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The Indigenous Football Australia Council has urged FIFA to address what it calls an “egregious omission” of First Nations-led organizations in a Women’s World Cup legacy plan. Former Sydney Swans Australian rules football star Adam Goodes and John Moriarty, the first Indigenous player selected for Australia’s national soccer team, were among the signatories to a letter sent to soccer’s world governing body regarding legacy funding from the 2023 World Cup. Football Australia’s Legacy ’23 strategy aims to deliver economic, social and health benefits and multicultural inclusion following its co-hosting of the global tournament with New Zealand. But the IFA Council said while the legacy report report acknowledged First Nations contributors, it didn’t commit specific funding for programs that are led and managed by Indigenous people.“Despite ubiquitous Indigenous culture, symbolism, traditional ceremonies and installations at the World Cup and the holdin...

At least 3 hospitalized following crash on I-95 in Oakland Park

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:40:54 GMT

At least three people were transported to Broward Health Medical Center following a crash in Oakland Park. Officials said the collision, which occurred on the southbound lanes of Interstate 95, happened just before 3 a.m. Wednesday. Video footage of the scene showed two cars with heavy front-end damage. Approximately an hour later, tow trucks were on the scene to clear the wreckage of the vehicles. An Oakland Fire Rescue ambulance transported three people to the hospital where they appeared responsive. Though they were conscious when they arrived at the hospital, their condition remains unclear. The Florida Highway Patrol has been contacted for details on this incident. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Boston hotel evacuated due to high carbon monoxide levels

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:40:54 GMT

Hundreds of guests were forced out into the street late Tuesday night after high carbon monoxide levels prompted fire officials to evacuate a hotel in Boston.The Double Tree by Hilton on Washington Street was cleared out just after midnight so fire crews could identify the issue and make the building safe.The approximately 500 guests were allowed back into their rooms around midnight.No additional information was immediately available.https://twitter.com/BostonFire/status/1684025600585891842https://twitter.com/BostonFire/status/1684050471390965760This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Mass. man who tried to hire hit man to kill his wife gets 10 years in prison, prosecutors say

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:40:54 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts man who tried to hire a hit man to kill his wife after she sought a restraining order has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.The sentence for Massimo Marenghi, 57, handed down Monday in federal court in Boston was the maximum possible under sentencing guidelines, federal prosecutors said.Marenghi’s conduct was “despicable,” acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy said in a statement.“Domestic violence is a truly haunting reality that is far too pervasive in our society. At its core, that is what the prosecution of Mr. Marenghi was all about,” he said. “He was looking to engage in the most extreme form of domestic violence by plotting the murder of his wife.”Authorities began investigating in January 2021 when someone went to law enforcement and reported that Marenghi had complained about the restraining order and asked for assistance in killing his wife, prosecutors said.Federal investigators directed that person to introduce Mare...

Crews cleaning up Cambridge water main break

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:40:54 GMT

A water main break left a roadway in Cambridge under water early Wednesday morning and now crews are cleaning up.The cause of the break on Broadway and Portland Street is under investigation.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Fans back at Gillette for a new season as Pats kick off training camp

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:40:54 GMT

The New England Patriots are kicking off training camp at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday after a disappointing finish to the 2022 season saw the team watching the playoffs from home. Prior tot the practice, Team Captain Matthew Slater echoed Head Coach Bill Belichik’s emphasis on execution at practice wil leading to better results on game day. “Coach always says it, practice execution becomes game reality. So it’s going to start with us, being better in practice, being better in the meeting room, and then when the moment comes we have to execute,” Slater said. “I think the time for excuses is up. We’ve had enough excuses the last couple seasons and it’s time for us to put up or shut up.” Gates open at 8 a.m. and training camp kicks off at 9:30 a.m.Quarterback Mac Jones is expected to speak after practice.

Howie Carr: $86,900 … $160,000 … $174,500 … hack jobs keep coming

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:40:54 GMT

Is there anyone left at either City Hall or the State House that has ever had a real job?I don’t mean as “director of civic engagement” or in the Office of Possibilities. I’m talking about doing something useful, producing goods or services that real people need or want?Is there anyone in the public sector anymore who was ever paid minimum wage to make sandwiches at a sub shop, or was responsible for getting shipments out in a timely fashion? Did any of the diversity coordinators or inclusion advocates or sustainability consultants ever make deliveries, drive an Uber or work the swing shift on an assembly line?Every week there’s more crazy news about the complete disconnect between local government and … work.Today it’s Henry Santana, candidate for an at-large seat on the Boston City Council.He was the “director of civic engagement,” whatever that means, for Mayor Michelle Wu. Guess what – at age 27, he’s never voted. Not once.Of course, he has an excuse. See, Henry was born in the ...