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Word Game: Aug. 25, 2023

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:00:35 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — GRADUATE (GRADUATE: GRAD-joo-ate: To receive an academic degree or to pass from one stage to another.)Average mark 31 wordsTime limit 40 minutesCan you find 42 or more words in GRADUATE? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — DERMAL dale dame dare deal dear dram dream earl rale read real realm ream made male mare marl mead meal medal medlar meld alder armed lade lame lamer lard leadTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Sa...

Kremlin denies role in plane crash believed to have killed Wagner Group leader

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:00:35 GMT

President Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, on Friday rejected allegations that the Kremlin was behind a plane crash that is presumed to have killed mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led an abortive uprising two months ago. “Right now, of course, there are lots of speculations around this plane crash and the tragic deaths of the passengers of the plane, including Yevgeny Prigozhin. Of course, in the West those speculations are put out under a certain angle, and all of it is a complete lie,” Peskov told reporters during a conference call.Asked by The Associated Press whether the Kremlin has received an official confirmation of Prigozhin’s death, Peskov referenced Putin’s remarks from a day earlier: “He said that right now all the necessary forensic analyses, including genetic testing, will be carried out. Once some kind of official conclusions are ready to be released, they will be released.”A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment concluded that the plane was dow...

Hibbett: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:00:35 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Hibbett, Inc. (HIBB) on Friday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $10.9 million.The Birmingham, Alabama-based company said it had profit of 85 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 68 cents per share.The sporting goods retailer posted revenue of $374.9 million in the period, which missed Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $376.8 million.Hibbett expects full-year earnings to be $7 to $7.75 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HIBB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HIBBSource

‘Beyond Granite: Pulling Together’ brings six interactive art installations to National Mall

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:00:35 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley explores the art installation 'Let Freedom Ring' (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); });  The nation’s capital has rarely felt more creatively alive than it does right now on the National Mall.Visitors are enjoying six interactive art installations across the National Mall now through Sept. 18.“We’ve come together to elevate stories untold on the National Mall,&...

Luis Rubiales anuncia que no dimitirá tras la polémica por el beso no consensuado a la futbolista Jennifer Hermoso: “Voy a luchar hasta el final”

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:00:35 GMT

(CNN Español) — El presidente la Real Federación Española de Fútbol, Luis Rubiales, se defendió este viernes tras la polémica por el beso no consensuado a la futbolista Jennifer Hermoso y aseguró que no dimitirá. “Voy a luchar hasta el final”, dijo.Rubiales dijo que “pedía perdón sin paliativos” pero que no merecía la “cacería” en su contra y apuntó contra lo que calificó como “falso feminismo”.“Fue un beso espontáno, mutuo, eufórico y consentido, que esta es la clave de todas las críticas, de todo el proceso que se ha montado en este país. Fue consentido”, dijo durante el discurso.“Quien vea el video (del momento del beso) entenderá que ante 80.000 personas en el momento, ante millones de personas de manera televisada, ante toda la gente que había ahí, entre ellas mis hijas, el deseo que podía tener en ese beso era exactamente el mismo que podía tener dándole un beso a una de mis hijas. No hay deseo y no hay po...

Putin spokesperson: Western “speculations” about Kremlin role in Wagner plane crash “a complete lie”

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:00:35 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — Putin spokesperson: Western “speculations” about Kremlin role in Wagner plane crash “a complete lie.”Source

Spanish soccer federation president who kissed a player on lips after the Women’s World Cup final says he won’t resign

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:00:35 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Spanish soccer federation president who kissed a player on lips after the Women’s World Cup final says he won’t resign.Source

Denver weather: Flooding concerns on a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:00:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Showers will move through the area for most of Friday and Friday night, bringing concerns of flooding across the Front Range. A flood watch is in effect in the Denver Weather forecast from 9 a.m. Friday through noon on Saturday with chances of flooding later in the day making Friday a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day. Pinpoint Weather Alert Day on Friday, Aug. 25. Weather today: Rainy, cool, and cloudyCloudy skies and cooler temperatures are here to finish off the workweek as the highs struggle to get out of the low 70s. How common is your name in Colorado? Rain showers will be lingering through most of the day Friday with slow-moving storms. Pinpoint Weather Alert Day on Friday, Aug. 25. Friday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day due to flooding concerns. Winds will also pick up in the afternoon, coming from out of the north at 10-20 mph.Pinpoint Weather Alert Day on Friday, Aug. 25. Weather tonight: Showers stick aroundCloudy skies and showers will linger overnight with m...

Denver Broncos to unveil $100M in stadium upgrades

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:00:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Saturday marks the end of the 2023 preseason for the Denver Broncos when the Orange and Blue host the Los Angeles Rams at 7 p.m.Ahead of the final preseason game, the Broncos will unveil $100 million in upgrades to Empower Field at Mile High in an event on Friday morning.  Officials said the renovations made during the offseason are among the largest in the stadium's 22-year history. Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy injured during joint practice with Los Angeles Rams These upgrades were completed in a single offseason, and some of those changes include:Videoboard enhancements Improvements to the elevatorsWi-Fi serviceChanges to the team store Upgrades in the premium hospitality areasThere are also some new changes to the food and beverages being offered at the stadium. According to the stadium, Empower Field features 12 local restaurants that are available throughout the concourses.FOX31 will get a sneak peek of the upgrades and all the menu changes coming for the 2023-2024...

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston responds to criticism over closing encampment

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:00:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver Mayor Mike Johnston explained why he decided to close a homeless encampment on 17th and Logan. FOX31 originally learned about the sweep late Tuesday night, a day after a shooting on the same street sent two people to the hospital.Johnston said the same encampment had another gun incident about a month ago, adding “[The police] chief and I evaluated it and at that point, we believed we could keep the encampment safe because that person was not from the encampment.” Denver Mayor Johnston announces 11 potential short-term housing sites Johnston said he believes those at the camp are afraid. But homeless advocates with Housekeys Action Network said, "We were told again and again by different residents that it's absolutely not making them feel any more safe."Johnston argues the camp needed to be closed due to safety concerns, but advocates said the mayor has not followed through on his promise of offering a 7-day notice before sweeping out an encampment.Our poli...