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Dutch teenager Dilano van ’t Hoff dies after a crash at race in Belgium

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:13:04 GMT

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Dutch teenage driver Dilano van ’t Hoff died after a crash at the Formula Regional European Championship in Belgium, organizers said Saturday.The 18-year-old MP Motorsport driver was competing in a morning race at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. It was held prior to the 24 Hours of Spa race later Saturday.“Everyone associated with the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa is devastated by the news that Formula Regional EU by Alpine driver Dilano van ’t Hoff lost his life in an accident during this morning’s race,” the race organizers said in a statement. “We express our deepest condolences to his family, friends and MP Motorsport.”The FREC expressed its “ sincere condolences to the family, team and friends.”A minute’s silence was held before the start of the main 24 Hours of Spa race.Motorsport’s governing body FIA also expressed its sorrow.The Spa-Francorchamps circuit is where French driver Anthoine Hubert was killed following a multi...

England takes 3 wickets but Australia leads by 313 on fourth morning at Lord’s

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:13:04 GMT

LONDON (AP) — England repaid Australia with short-ball bowling and snared three wickets to rein in the visitors on the fourth morning of the second Ashes test at Lord’s on Saturday.Overnight batters Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith, followed by Travis Head, were dismissed in a half-hour period after drinks. By lunch, Australia was 222-5 in its second innings and leading by a solid 313 runs.But England hopes were revived. The bowlers resorted to the short ball to try and break up Khawaja and Smith, who were cruising and unconcerned. They took Australia from 130-2 overnight to 187.England set the trap with six fielders behind square.The batters resisted the temptation to pull and hook until the first over after drinks, also Stuart Broad’s first over of the day.Khawaja top-edged Broad to substitute fielder Matthew Potts at fine leg. Khawaja’s 188-ball stay ended with him on 77.Head came in and was dropped, first ball, by James Anderson at gully. Anderson dropped a catch ...

French President Emmanuel Macron postpones state visit to Germany because of unrest in France, German authorities say

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:13:04 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron postpones state visit to Germany because of unrest in France, German authorities say.Source

Fairfax Co. school employee charged with possession of child sexual abuse material

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:13:04 GMT

An employee of the public school system in Fairfax County, Virginia, was arrested on Friday and charged with possession of child sexual abuse material.Aaron Matthew Bett’s arrest comes months after an anonymous tip was submitted to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in March alleging a video with abusive content had been uploaded online, Fairfax County police said.The 32-year-old has been with Fairfax County Public Schools since September 2021, according to a Fairfax County Police Department news release. Police did not disclose Betts’ current employment status.“[He] served in roles to include working with the intramural sports program,” the department said.Officials believe the material came from the internet and that no FCPS students were involved in the incident. However, the department said it would continue investigating Betts to ensure the community’s safety.Police are asking anyone with information on this case to contact the ...

El último aviso meteorológico de las autoridades mexicanas muestra a Beatriz como tormenta tropical

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:13:04 GMT

(CNN Español) — El último aviso meteorológico de las autoridades mexicanas de Medio Ambiente en coordinación con el Servicio Meteorológico, muestra a Beatriz como tormenta tropical, desde las 3am hora local.El boletín adiverte de lluvias intensas en Colima, Jalisco, Michoacán y Nayarit.También establece que las autoridades de México, “en coordinación con el Centro Nacional de Huracanes de Miami, mantiene zona de prevención por efecto de tormenta tropical desde Manzanillo, Colima, hasta Punta Mita, Nayarit, y zona de vigilancia por efectos de tormenta tropical desde Punta Mita hasta San Blas, ambos en Nayarit, así como las Islas Marías”.¿Qué estados de México están amenazados por el huracán Beatriz y cuándo llegaría?Reitera a la ciudadanía el llamado de alerta ante la posibilidad de tormentas eléctricas, deslaves e inundaciones.Beatriz es el segundo sistema tropical que se registra en el Pacífico en la actual temporada, tras el huracán Adrián.Para esta temporada de ...

Japan crushes New Zealand to set up Asia Cup final against China

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:13:04 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — Five-time defending champion Japan produced another commanding performance at the women’s basketball Asia Cup with a heavy 88-52 defeat of New Zealand in the semifinals on Saturday.After beating Australia by 25 points in pool play earlier in the week to top the standings — and earn qualification for the Paris Olympics next year — Japan started fast and never gave New Zealand a foothold in the game.China beat Australia 74-60 in the other semifinal game with Han Xu scoring 17 points. China had narrowly led 43-41 toward the end of the third quarter.Japan and China met in the 2019 and 2021 title games. Japan won every quarter of Saturday’s match with forward Stephanie Mawuli top scoring with 17 points and six rebounds from just over 19 minutes on court, while Monica Okoye scored 16 points with five rebounds in the lopsided contest. Charlisse Leger-Walker led New Zealand with 14 points. The eight-team regional tournament doubles as qualifying for next year’s Olympics,...

Capital Caring Health provides robotic pets to veterans

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:13:04 GMT

Capital Caring Health is leading the way in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia by providing free companion robotic pets to veterans with dementia.(Courtesy Capital Caring Facebook) Capital Caring Health is leading the way in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia by providing free companion robotic pets to veterans with dementia.(Courtesy Capital Caring Facebook) This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today.It may look like a dog and it may bark like a dog, but it’s not what you would expect. One organization’s approach to mental health is taking “man’s best friend” to a n...

1 person dead, 2 rushed to hospital after fatal Oakland Park car crash

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:13:04 GMT

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and Oakland Park Fire Rescue responded to a fatal crash overnight in Oakland Park.At approximately 3 a.m. on Saturday, Broward County Regional Communications received a report of a single-vehicle traffic crash with injuries in the area of the 2100 block of Northwest 39th Street in Oakland Park, in front of a fire station. On scene, deputies found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames with the windows blown out. Firefighters said two people were taken to Broward Health Medical Center with serious injuries and burns. One other person was pronounced dead on the scene.“It was discovered by our firefighters hearing a noise coming outside and seeing the vehicle sit in the apron and on fire and of course calling it in and getting everybody to start taking care of the patients,” said Fire Chief Stephen Krivjanik. BSO’s Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating the circumstances of the incident.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for ...

In Kyiv, Sanchez says Ukraine’s EU candidacy to be a priority of Spain Council presidency

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:13:04 GMT

Ukraine’s aspiration to join the EU will be one of the priorities of the Spanish presidency of the Council of the EU, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Saturday on a visit to Kyiv. “Spain reaffirms its commitment to work with Ukraine as it makes progress in meeting the conditions in its EU accession,” according to a joint statement by Sanchez and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy issued on Saturday. Sanchez arrived in Kyiv on Saturday morning to meet the Ukrainian leader for what was meant to be a highly symbolic visit, taking place as Spain officially takes over the reins of the presidency of the Council for the next six months.“The war in Ukraine will be one of the great priorities of our presidency, with the focus being on guaranteeing the unity among all member states,” Sanchez said at Friday’s European Council in Brussels.It’s yet to be seen, however, whether Sanchez will remain in power after elections scheduled for July 23, with recent polls released ...

Police investigating shooting death in Mission Hill

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:13:04 GMT

Two people were shot in Mission Hill early Saturday morning, and one of the victims was later pronounced dead at the hospital, officials said.Police, including the homicide unit, responded to 27 McGreevey Way around 12:11 a.m. and shut down part of the street to search for evidence and put down evidence markers.Both victims were transported to the hospital, and the second victim’s injuries are considered non-life threatening.No other information was immediately available.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.