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49ers camp preview: Quarterback options, Nick Bosa’s contract top agenda

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:01:25 GMT

This is the first installment of a daily series previewing the San Francisco 49ers’ training camp.SANTA CLARA — Everyone needs a packing list when heading off to camp.That goes for the 49ers’ rookies who report Tuesday, the veterans due July 25, and the Faithful fans who are certain this team is ticketed for the Super Bowl.It all starts at a familiar campground. Twenty years ago, the 49ers relocated camp to their everyday training facility in Santa Clara, following a five-year term at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, which was preceded by the franchise’s glory (and steamy) days at Rocklin’s Sierra College (1981-97).Here is what you need to know entering camp:Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks to San Francisco 49ers’ Nick Bosa (97) after the 49ers 35-7 win at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) MONEY MATTERSA year ago, the 49ers sorted ...

Taiwanese youth choir kicks off US tour

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:01:25 GMT

(KRON) -- An award-winning children’s choir from Taiwan is kicking off their United States tour this month starting in the Bay Area. Vox Nativa joins KRON4’s Stephanie Lin to share more along with a live performance in-studio. The choir will perform in San Jose Saturday night and will then travel to San Diego and Los Angeles.

France’s Culture Ministry and French media say singer and actress Jane Birkin has died at age 76

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:01:25 GMT

PARIS (AP) — France’s Culture Ministry and French media say singer and actress Jane Birkin has died at age 76.Source

Police identify cyclist killed in Northwest DC shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:01:25 GMT

A bicyclist shot dead in Northwest D.C. on Saturday has been identified by police.Resident Dzhoy Zuckerman, 27, was discovered by police just before 12:10 a.m. Saturday with apparent gunshot wounds in the 6100 block of 3rd Street in Northwest.Zuckerman wasn’t breathing when first responders found him. He died at the scene.Zuckerman was identified as a cyclist and friend who was “a very good influence on others” by community members speaking to news outlet NBC Washington.“Phenomenal person,” cyclist Amos Smith said. “This is a person that’s so uplifting in our community.”D.C. Police did not share information about possible suspects in this incident.The department is offering $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects in this case.An approximate shooting location is included in the map below. Source

Ice cream Sunday: How to get your hands on National Ice Cream Day deals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:01:25 GMT

I scream, you scream and we all scream for ice cream!This year, National Ice Cream Day lands on Sunday, July 16, and some of the nation’s top dessert options are offering deals meant to satisfy your sweet tooth. Here are just a few options for the D.C. area residents looking for a cool break from the hot summer days.Baskin-Robbins is giving its customers a full week to take advantage of $5 off orders totaling $20 or more (the deal is automatically applied when you shop on DoorDash and Uber Eats) through July 22. If you’re ordering online through the Baskin-Robbins app, you can use the discount code SEIZETHEYAY.Bruster’s is offering a special set of deals while it celebrates National Ice Cream Month (which is, you guessed it, in July). This weekend, app users can grab double the Sweet Rewards points on any purchase and get a $3 reward just for signing up.“It’s no secret that July is our favorite month. Coupling National Ice Cream Month with a series of new sto...

Bangladesh wins toss, opts to bowl first in 2nd T20 vs Afghanistan

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:01:25 GMT

SYLHET, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and sent Afghanistan in to bat first Sunday in their second and final T20 international.The hosts led the series 1-0 following their two-wicket win the first match, overcoming a dramatic last-over hat-trick by Karim Janat.Aiming to win their maiden T20 series victory against Afghanistan, Bangladesh made two changes with batter Afif Hossain and pace bowler Hasan Mahmud replacing Rony Talukdar and Shoriful Islam.Afghanistan made one change, bringing in pacer Wafadar Momand in place of Farid Ahmad.Afghanistan lost a one-off test between the sides by a record 546-run margin, before winning the three-match ODI series 2-1.Lineups:Bangladesh: Liton Das, Afif Hossain, Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur RahmanAfghanistan: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Z...

DC’s two HBCUs team up to create more homegrown healthcare workers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:01:25 GMT

There were many lessons learned during the pandemic. Two local universities say one of them is that the District doesn’t have enough healthcare workers who know how to use cutting-edge data and technology.The University of the District of Columbia and Howard University are teaming up to fill the gap with a homegrown workforce that is prepared for the next healthcare emergency.Professors created a program called PHIT4DC. It allows almost anyone, from high schoolers to working healthcare professionals, to enroll in public health informatics and technology courses, said Dr. Mary Awuonda, the director of the Telepharmacy Center at Howard University.“The program is offered in several pathways,” she said. “We have a no-wrong-door model for entry. So, we can make sure we have an impact in D.C.”The program is designed to attract students from Wards 7 and 8, who will focus their training on patients and residents in that area. Participants will train healthcare providers to understand a pati...

1 dead, 3 others shot after fatal overnight Lauderhill shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:01:25 GMT

After seven hours on the scene, police wrap up their investigation of a deadly overnight shooting in a Lauderhill neighborhood.The Lauderhill Police Department received calls for help around 11:26 p.m. on Saturday after reports about several people being shot after a party along 3170 Northwest 2nd Street. “I saw about 30 shots on the ground,” said a witness. Upon arrival, officers discovered four adult gunshot wound victims. Lauderhill Fire Rescue and BSO rescue transported two of the victims to Broward Health Hospital in Fort Lauderdale with non-life-threatening injuries. The third victim was grazed in the lower back and treated on scene and the fourth victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.Investigators placed more than 50 markers for the evident barrage of gunfire, most of which have been identified as shell casings. “My mom called me to say somebody came and shot up my house. I came rushing, I just see my best friend in the yard, dead, like this is crazy m...

Tornado watch in effect for much of New England as powerful storms move through

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:01:25 GMT

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornando Watch for much of New England as a series of powerful storms move through New England on Sunday.The watch is in effect until 3 p.m.Tornado warnings already have been issued for several parts of Massachusettts and southern New Hampshire due to rotating cells inside severe thunderstorms. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for parts of of Middlesex and Worcester counties until 10:15 am.7NEWS Chief Meteorologist Jeremy Reiner is tracking the storms and will provide live updates in studio.Stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.https://twitter.com/NWSNewYorkNY/status/1680552501731524609This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Harkes scores twice, propels Revolution over NYCFC 4-0

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:01:25 GMT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Ian Harkes had the first two-goal match of his career to spark the New England Revolution to a 4-0 victory over D.C. United on Saturday night.The Revolution (12-4-7) extended the second best unbeaten run at home to 13, going 8-0-5 during the streak.Neither team scored until Gustavo Bou found the net in the 45th minute to put the Revolution up 1-0. Bou’s fifth goal of the season came with an assist from Carles Gil.Harkes took a pass from Bobby Wood in the seventh minute of stoppage time and scored for the first time since 2017 to give the Revs a 2-0 lead at halftime. He scored again two minutes into the second half, using Gil’s league-leading 12th assist. The midfielder, who has been out of the league since 2018, has made two starts and three appearances this season. Harkes had two goals and two assists in 33 appearances and 26 starts for DC United in the 2017-18 seasons.An own-goal by DC United defender Brendan Hines-Ike in the 73rd minute comple...