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Japanese surfer nears 90 and talks of catching waves at 100

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:41 GMT

FUJISAWA, Japan (AP) — A busy company owner for the early part of his life, Seiichi Sano began anew at 80 by climbing Mt. Fuji. Apparently not challenged enough by Japan’s highest peak, he almost immediately took up surfing.Sano turns 90 later this year, and after being recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest male to surf, he’s ready for other tests.“Maybe I’ll try bouldering,” he said, suggesting he might do it first in a gym. “Outside it might be a bit dangerous.”He ruled out bungee-jumping. “Too scary,” he said.Or maybe he’ll just stick with what he knows.“I think it would be interesting to try to surf until I’m 100,” Sano said. “I think I take better care of myself when I have goals like this. Even now, I take better care of myself than I did before.”Sano lives about 20 minutes from Yokohama and gets out most weekends on the black-sand beach near Enoshima, the small island that hosted sailing for the recent Tokyo Olympics, and was the har...

4 bankers convicted over Swiss account of longtime Putin pal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:41 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — Four former bankers with the Swiss affiliate of a key Russian bank were found guilty Thursday of failing to properly check accounts opened in the name of a Russian cellist with longtime ties to President Vladimir Putin.The defendants were handed suspended sentences in Zurich district court that, if violated, could lead collectively to hundreds of thousands of Swiss francs in fines. Lawyers for all the defendants immediately announced plans to appeal, according to an email from a spokesman for Gazprombank Switzerland, which is in the process of winding down its operations and wasn’t itself facing charges.The verdict follows a one-day trial on March 8 based on information about secret financial flows revealed in the Panama Papers leaks in 2016 that implicated musician and Putin’s childhood friend Sergei Roldugin. It took years for prosecutors to unravel the web of money and bring the case to court.The trial opened a rare window into allegations from the Panama Pape...

Homes evacuated after fiery train derailment in Minnesota

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:41 GMT

A train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derailed and caught fire in Minnesota early Thursday and nearby residents were ordered to evacuate their homes, authorities said.The BNSF train derailed in the town of Raymond, roughly 100 miles (161 kilometers) west of Minneapolis, about 1 a.m., according to a statement from Kandiyohi County Sheriff Eric Tollefson.The Associated Press left a message seeking comment from BNSF officials. Casualties reported after Army helicopters crash in Kentucky The train "had numerous rail cars derail” and several caught fire, Tollefson said. Homes in an area 1/2 mile (0.8 kilometers) around the site were evacuated, according to Tollefson, and residents were taken to a shelter in nearby Prinsburg.Railroad safety has been in the spotlight nationally ever since last month’s fiery derailment of a Norfolk Southern train near East Palestine, Ohio. Roughly half of that town of about 5,000 people near the Pennsylvania border had to be evacuated after officials d...

5 Chicago area runners in the Super Bowl of US 100-mile ultramarathon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:41 GMT

Five Chicago area endurance athletes have been chosen to participate in an event known as the “Super Bowl” of running – the grueling Western States 100-mile Endurance Run in California. The race will take place on June 24 and 25 on a 100-mile course that starts in Olympic Valley, California, and finishes in Auburn, California.  The race is a physical and mental test for runners who follow a trail that “climbs more than 18,000 feet and descends nearly 23,000 feet,” according to Western States website.Photo courtesy of sponsor Hoka One OnePhoto courtesy of sponsor Hoka One OneThe conditions can range from snow and windchills to rain and extreme heat.  Participants qualify by completing one these races. Anyone who qualifies is entered into a lottery and each year only 369 runners are chosen. Previous Coverage: Meet the only Chicago runner attempting rugged 100-mile ultramarathon This year, the Chicago-area lottery winners are:Adil Lakhani - Chicago - 36Jeni Goodwin - Chicago - 3...

New population estimates show which areas of Texas grew the most in 2022

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas' population surpassed 30 million last year, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. The agency published its July 1, 2022 population estimates Thursday.But new data shows the growth is not being felt evenly across the state.Of the 254 counties in Texas, 158 saw an increase in population since July 1, 2021, while 95 had a population decline. One county, San Saba, had no change.Kaufman County, southeast of Dallas, grew faster than any other county in the state, with a population change of just under 9%. The county was the second-fastest growing in the entire country, behind only Whitman County, Washington, which grew by 10.1%Rockwall, Parker, Comal and Chambers counties all appeared in the top 10 fastest-growing counties in the country, each by more than 5%. Hays County also grew by more than 5%, well above the statewide growth rate of 1.59%.Loving County, west of Midland/Odessa, had the largest percent decrease in population, declining by 10.5% from ...

2 displaced after house fire in south Austin; no one hurt

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Two people were displaced after a house fire in south Austin overnight. Austin fire crews said no one was hurt in the fire, which burned a single family home on Cattle Trail. That area is east of Menchaca Road and south of West Dittmar Road. The fire was reported just before 12:30 a.m.AFD said at 2:11 a.m. that the fire was out and the cause was being investigated.

Nine Pin re-releasing specialty spring cider

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:41 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Nine Pin Ciderworks will be re-releasing their spring specialty cider, "Cider Sangria," for the turn of the season. You can enjoy the specialty cider in bars across New York, restaurants, and retailers that carry Nine Pin products, as well as Nine Pin's very own testing room located at 929 Broadway in Albany. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Nine Pin Ciderworks is New York's first farm cidery, and Cider Sangria is made from 100% New York apples, according to the company. It will be available in 12 oz. cans with an alcohol by volume of 5.5 percent. “As Upstate New York transitions into spring, we love to celebrate the warmer months ahead with a classic summer flavor,” said Alejandro del Peral, co-founder, and cidermaker. “Cider Sangria invokes spending time outdoors and enjoying the sunshine with its fruity, grape-forward flavor and hint of citrus.”

5 things to know this Thursday, March 30

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:41 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It is Friday eve and also opening day for Major League Baseball! Despite the boys of summer taking the field again after a long offseason, the weather won't feel like summer or even spring. According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, highs will only make it to 40 degrees or so, with the wind making it feel even colder. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! 36 people were arrested during a rally outside of Gov. Hochul's office on Friday. The rallies called on Hochul to pass the Good Cause eviction protections and not to abandon tenants in her Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget. Also, a man died in a Catskill house fire and explosion on Wednesday. Firefighters say the explosion was caused by oxygen tanks. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning. 1. 36 arrested during rally outside Hochul’s officeHundreds of tenants rallied outside of Governor Kathy Hochul’s office on...

Cardinals Opening Day - what to expect in and around Busch Stadium

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:41 GMT

DOWNTOWN, ST. LOUIS - It's one of the best days of the year in St. Louis - the home opener for the Cardinals. There's plenty going on both in and around Busch Stadium, before Miles Mikolas throws the first pitch at 3:10 p.m.Amongst the Cardinal greats outside Busch Stadium is ozzie Smith, and others. Ballpark village across the street from the stadium will also be a popular spot. In fact, one of the biggest pregame parties will be hosted there.The official Opening Day Pep Rally kicks off there at 10:30 a.m. and goes until 12:30 p.m. It is free for all fans to attend. It will include all kinds of Cardinal favorites, including Fredbird and Cardinals alumni. There will also be prizes and ticket giveaways to Opening Day Thursday and other 2023 games. The gates to Busch Stadium officially opens at noon. All fans 21 and older going to the game will receive a magnet featuring the Cardinals schedule this year, compliments of Budweiser.Then a little bite later, it's the official pregame fest...

Chesterfield Sports Complex grand opening happening today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Ribbon cutting is taking place at a new state-of-the-art complex for youth sports.This is the largest indoor volleyball and basketball complex in the region. That's according to the Chesterfield Sports Association, who runs this facility. It's expected to bring an estimated 900,000 visitors each year.Officials broke ground on the Chesterfield Sports Complex back in August. The project experienced some delays because of the historic July floodings.It's a 97,000 square foot facility on Eatherton Road. 1,000 youth athletes are expected to practice there each week, and 2,500 athletes are expected to play in tournaments on the weekends. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Developers say this will be a major economic driver, a...