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How a year without Roe shifted American views on abortion

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:59:09 GMT

For decades, Americans had settled around an uneasy truce on abortion. Even if most people weren’t happy with the status quo, public opinion about the legality and morality of abortion remained relatively static. But the Supreme Court’s decision last summer overturning Roe v. Wade set off a seismic change, in one swoop striking down a federal right to abortion that had existed for 50 years, long enough that women of reproductive age had never lived in a world without it. As the decision triggered state bans and animated voters in the midterms, it shook complacency and forced many people to reconsider their positions.In the year since, polling shows that what had been considered stable ground has begun to shift: For the first time, a majority of Americans say abortion is “morally acceptable.” A majority now believes abortion laws are too strict. They are significantly more likely to identify, in the language of polls, as “pro-choice” over “pro-life,” for the first time in two decades...

Who's still left on the Warriors' 2022 championship team?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:59:09 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A lot has changed for the Golden State Warriors since they won the 2022 NBA Finals 373 days ago -- their fourth title in eight years. In the front office, GM Bob Myers, a two-time executive of the year, stepped down in May.As for the roster, the Warriors traded for Chris Paul on Thursday but had to pay a price to acquire the 12-time All-Star. Golden State traded away Jordan Poole (who had just signed a four-year $140M extension a year earlier), along with draft picks. Poole is one of many players no longer a part of the Warriors' 2022 championship roster. As of Friday, only seven players (listed in bold below) from the Warriors 2022 title roster are under contract for the 2023-24 season. Some of these players left via free agency, trade, etc. A’s ‘SELL’ t-shirts to go to Baseball HOF in Cooperstown Warriors 2022 NBA Championship RosterAndre IguodalaAndrew WigginsChirs ChiozzaDamion LeeDraymond GreenGary Payton IIJames WisemanJonathan KumingaJordan PooleJua...

Violent home invasion being investigated by Sonoma County sheriffs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:59:09 GMT

(KRON) -- The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is investigating a violent home invasion that occurred in Sonoma Valley earlier this week. A 911 call came in just after 2 a.m. on Wednesday when a man called asking for medical help and police, according to a social post from Sonoma County Sheriffs.Deputies and emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1800 block of Park Tree Lane in El Verano. Deputies heard cries for help when they arrived. Through dispatch, they were given permission by the victim to break down the locked door. Why does illegal street vending in Mission District seem to go unpunished? SF police union explains Inside, deputies found a man who had been bound, beaten and stabbed multiple times. Parts of the home had been ransacked, according to police. Emergency medical personnel arrived and transported the victim to the hospital.An investigation into the incident was taken over by SCSO Violent Crimes and Crime Scene Investigation detectives. After processing the crim...

Tim Anderson returns to White Sox lineup at second base

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:59:09 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Tim Anderson has returned to the Chicago White Sox lineup at a new position, starting at second base on Friday night against Boston.Anderson left last weekend’s 4-3 victory at Seattle because of right shoulder soreness. The All-Star shortstop, who made his major league debut in 2016, was limited to one pinch-hitting appearance over the team’s next four games.Manager Pedro Grifol originally had rookie Zach Remillard at second for the opener of a three-game series against the Red Sox. But he changed his mind after conversations with Anderson and general manager Rick Hahn.“(Anderson) brought it up to me where I can play second if we need it,” Grifol said. “I asked him how do you feel with it, and he said, ‘I’d like to go over there to get in the lineup. I would like to be a part of this thing.’ We talked about it. Obviously got Rick involved and he’s going to play second base.”It was Anderson’s first big league appearance at second. But he played the po...

¿Qué fue lo que causó la implosión del sumergible Titan?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:59:09 GMT

Un día después de que se dio a conocer que el sumergible Titan implosionó, agentes revisaron el lecho marino en busca de evidencia y se enfrentaron el viernes a preguntas sobre quién o quiénes serán los responsables de investigar la tragedia.De momento no se ha abierto una investigación formal debido a que las agencias marítimas siguen ocupadas revisando la zona donde el sumergible implosionó, informó el viernes la Guardia Costera de Estados Unidos.Había escombros a unos 12,500 pies de profundidad, a varios pies de distancia del sitio donde se encuentran los restos del Titanic, a dónde se dirigía. “Farsa de pesadilla”: director de “Titanic” dice que la búsqueda del sumergible prolongó la agonía de las familias Tragedia del sumergible: ¿qué es una implosión y en qué se diferencia a una explosión? La Guardia Costera de Estados Unidos dirigió la primera búsqueda y misión de rescate.“Sé que también hay muchas preguntas sobre cómo, por...

Pirates bring up infield prospect Nick Gonzales, who was drafted 7th overall in 2020

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:59:09 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — The skidding Pittsburgh Pirates called up another first-round draft pick Friday, selecting touted infielder Nick Gonzales from Triple-A Indianapolis.Gonzales made his major league debut Friday night, starting at second base and batting seventh against the Miami Marlins. He became the second player chosen in the first round by Pirates general manager Ben Cherington to get called up this week. Henry Davis, the top overall pick in 2021, was promoted Monday from Indianapolis and hit his first big league homer Thursday in a 6-4 loss at Miami that marked Pittsburgh’s 10th straight defeat.The 24-year-old Gonzales was Pittsburgh’s top pick and seventh overall in 2020 out of New Mexico State. Before his promotion, he batted .257 with six homers and 27 RBIs in 57 games with Indianapolis.“He was swinging the bat well and we’ve talked about when we think guys are at the point where they’re ready or close to being ready, we’re going to bring them to the big leagues if we have ...

Wagner owner Prigozhin says his forces in Ukraine have driven into the Russian city of Rostov facing no resistance

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:59:09 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — Wagner owner Prigozhin says his forces in Ukraine have driven into the Russian city of Rostov facing no resistance.Source

Sergio Busquets is joining former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:59:09 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Sergio Busquets is joining former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, the team’s second major addition in less than a month.The team confirmed the move Friday in a video posted on Twitter. Inter Miami displayed the phrase “Busi,” referring to Busquets’ nickname, accompanied by quotes from various soccer stars.“On the field, he’s always No. 5, but in reality as a player and a person, he’s a 10,” Messi wrote in Spanish.The 35-year-old Messi announced on June 7 that he was joining Miami. He is expected to make his Major League Soccer debut in a home game on July 21, the team confirmed Tuesday. Owner Jorge Mas told selected outlets on Monday that his club and Messi have agreed to terms and are finalizing paperwork and a visa. After nearly two decades with Barcelona, Busquets announced last month that he would not return to the club. His contract expires at the end of June.Busquets arrived at Barcelona in 2005 and has played 722 matches fo...

Highlands Ranch tornado’s path unpredictable

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:59:09 GMT

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (KDVR) -- It was a busy day in the Northridge neighborhood of Highlands Ranch. Homeowners, friends, family and tree-cutting services spent the day cutting and removing debris left by the tornado.Friday morning life was anything but normal. It is not often a tornado comes to town. Schools, homes, vehicles and trees, lots of trees, were ripped from the earth like dandelions.In the Northridge neighborhood is a tale of two homes. One with extensive tree damage, the other unscathed. Where to drop off tree limbs from tornado damage Resident Patty Comer watches crews wasting no time in cutting and removing her much beloved front yard ash tree. The removal will cost her around $1,500.“I was sad to see my ash go,” Comer said.Right next door to Comer lives Dakota Verlezza who was shocked to see his neighborhood when he came home last night. “Oh man. It looked like what you see on TV in other states. I’ve never seen anything like that and I’ve lived here for 32 years,“...

Highlands Ranch tornado captured on video by home camera struck by ferocious winds

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:59:09 GMT

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (KDVR) – Spectacular images were captured of the tornado that tore through Highlands Ranch on Thursday.The large tornado was captured on a camera in the backyard of a home in the Kentley neighborhood.Various colored clouds could be seen forming in wild patterns. Mother Nature’s show was taking place right outside Karl Flick’s back door.“We started looking at the code red application that showed a little tiny square of where the tornado was predicted to be and realized it was right over our house,” Flick said.Flick, who uses various instruments to record weather conditions, said winds picked up to 90 mph at his home. Flick took shelter in his basement.“I was kind of surprised we were getting a tornado in this area,” Flick said. Highlands Ranch tornado’s path unpredictable The EF1 tornado left a trail of destruction and damaged buildings like Northridge Elementary. Mike Franquemont rode his bike and documented the storm's damage, after riding out the stor...