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Free rides for New Year’s Eve

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:40:54 GMT

(KRON) – To promote safe travel, transportation companies are assisting residents to get home safely on New Year’s Eve. Caltrain Caltrain will provide free service for New Year’s starting at 8 p.m. until the last post-fireworks southbound train.San Francisco to San Jose Diridon departing 1 a.m., 1:30 a.m., or when full. The final train departs from San Francisco 4th and King station at 2 a.m., making all stops.Do NOT tap “On” Passengers should not tap on “Clipper” between 8 p.m. and 3:30 a.m.For New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Caltrain will operate a weekend schedule.Open beverages are prohibited in the trains beginning at 9 p.m. on special event days and nights, according to Caltrain. Caltrain will resume collecting fares when service begins at 7 a.m. on Jan. 1. Valley Transportation AuthorityThe Valley Transportation Authority announces free light rail and bus lines from 8 p.m. New Year’s Eve until 5 a.m. on New Year’s Day.According to the VTA, the company will c...

Defensive-minded No. 20 Iowa, offensive-driven No. 25 Tennessee offer clash of styles in Citrus Bowl

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:40:54 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The old saying in boxing is styles make fights.If that’s so, the Citrus Bowl matchup between No. 25 Tennessee and No. 20 Iowa will be an interesting tussle on New Year’s Day.The Volunteers (8-4) like to stretch the field vertically with a no-huddle offense that aims to get in as many plays as possible while preventing opponents from making substitutions between plays.The Hawkeyes (10-3), on the other hand, rely heavily on a stingy defense that forces opponents to earn everything they get offensively.“It’s not just the numbers that say they have a really good defense. You can watch the film,” Tennessee coach Josh Heupel said. “They’re dialed in, they make you earn it. They don’t give up a bunch of big plays.”Iowa’s defense was the story all season as the Hawkeyes rode the unit to a Big Ten West division title and a trip to the conference championship game, where the Hawkeyes lost to top-ranked Michigan.Iowa ranked fifth in the ...

QB Nussmeier to make 1st start in place of Daniels for No. 13 LSU vs Wisconsin in ReliaQuest Bowl

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:40:54 GMT

ReliaQuest Bowl: Wisconsin (7-5) at No. 13 LSU (9-3), Jan. 1, Noon EST (ESPN2)FanDuel Sportsbook College Line: LSU by 9 1/2 ( https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/ncaaf )Series record: LSU leads 3-1.WHAT’S AT STAKENo. 13 LSU starts the post-Jayden Daniels era with Garrett Nussmeier making first career start at quarterback. The sophomore is 17 of 33 passing for 196 yards and one touchdown in six games this season. Daniels, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner. opted out to prepare for the NFL draft but will watch the game from the sideline. Daniels led the nation in total offense (412.4 yards), touchdowns (40), and rushing yards by a quarterback (1,134). Wisconsin QB Tanner Mordecai returned from a broken hand to start the final three regular-season games and will be playing his final college game.KEY MATCHUPThe LSU offensive line against a Wisconsin defense that is 18th-ranked nationally in scoring defense at 18.9 points. C Charles Turner leads a group in which all five starters have...

US Navy helicopters fire at Yemen’s Houthi rebels and kill several in latest Red Sea shipping attack

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:40:54 GMT

BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. military said Sunday that its forces opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing several of them in an escalation of the maritime conflict linked to the war in Gaza.In a series of statements, the U.S. Central Command said the crew of the USS Gravely destroyer first shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired at the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou late Saturday, after the vessel reported getting hit by a missile earlier that evening as it sailed through the Southern Red Sea. Four small boats then attacked the same cargo ship with small arms fire early Sunday and rebels tried to board the vessel, the U.S. Navy said. Next, the USS Gravely and helicopters from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier responded to the Maersk Hangzhou’s distress call and issued verbal warnings to the attackers, who responded by firing on the helicopters.“The U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire in self-defense,” sinking thre...

No. 20 Iowa’s defense braces for challenge of facing No. 25 Tennessee’s tempo offense in Citrus Bowl

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:40:54 GMT

Cheez-It Citrus Bowl: No. 20 Iowa (10-3) vs. No. 25 Tennessee (8-4), Jan. 1, 1 p.m. EST (ABC)FanDuel Sportsbook Line: Tennessee by 5 1/2Series Record: Tennessee leads 2-1WHAT’S AT STAKEIowa looks to finish with 11 wins for only the the fourth time in program history. The Hawkeyes are also aiming for their fifth bowl win in their past six appearances. Tennessee features a high-scoring offense and wants to complete another strong season with the Volunteers’ seventh bowl win in their past eight appearances.KEY MATCHUPTennessee’s tempo offense vs. Iowa’s defensive line: This game is truly a clash of styles. Coach Josh Heupel’s offense with the Volunteers is predicated on the ability to get as many plays in as possible and to operate without huddling. Tennessee ran 70.7 plays per game, ranking 43rd in the nation in that category. The Volunteers were 17th in total offense, averaging 453.5 yards per game, and 37th in scoring at 31.5 points per game. Iowa comes...

Giants first-round draft pick Deonte Banks won’t play against Rams because of shoulder injury

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:40:54 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks is inactive and will not play against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday because of a shoulder injury. The first-round draft pick had started every game this season. He was hurt in the second half of Monday’s loss to the Eagles in Philadelphia. His two interceptions are tied for the team lead. He had been listed as questionable after practicing on a limited basis this week.Rams receiver Puka Nacua was active for the game after being listed as questionable on Friday with a hip injury. ___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflSource

Djokovic leads Serbia to a 2-1 victory over China on his return to Perth. US also wins in United Cup

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:40:54 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — Making a triumphant return to Perth after a decade, Novak Djokovic led Serbia to a 2-1 win over China at the United Cup on Sunday.Djokovic, playing in the western Australia city for the first time since the 2013 Hopman Cup, beat Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 6-2 and then teamed up with Olga Danilovic to clinch the decisive mixed doubles 6-4, 1-6, 10-6 against Zheng Quinwen and Zhang in the Group E match.Zheng, who beat reigning Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in her opening United Cup match, had leveled the match 1-1 when she outplayed Danilovic 6-4, 6-2.Djokovic needed just 74 minutes to beat Zhang as he converted three of the seven break points.“It’s great to be back in Perth,” Djokovic said afterward. “New Year’s in a few hours so I really appreciate you coming to hopefully celebrate New Year’s Eve with us here on the court. It’s been 10 years since I’ve been in Perth, and this arena is definitely one of the nicest, from inside and outside, that I’ve played in.”Djokovic...

Desastres naturales, política y música: las 10 noticias que marcaron a México este 2023

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:40:54 GMT

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO – México vivió un 2023 marcado por la carrera presidencial de cara a las elecciones de junio de 2024 y las tensiones y acuerdos con el Gobierno de Estados Unidos en temas como el fentanilo y el flujo migratorio. Pero también atestiguó el éxito del artista Peso Pluma a nivel mundial y el paso del devastador huracán Otis en la ciudad de Acapulco, en la costa pacífica.Estas son las 10 noticias que marcaron el país durante el 2023 1. MÉXICO TENDRÁ PRESIDENTAEn 2023 fue elegida Claudia Sheinbaum, exjefa de Gobierno de la capital mexicana, como precandidata del oficialismo a las elecciones del 2 junio de 2024. La que siempre fue mencionada como favorita del presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador competirá con Xóchitl Gálvez, la candidata del opositor Frente Amplio por México.A pesar de que están por definirse más aspirantes, ellas encabezan las encuestas, por lo que el país tendrá muy probablemente su primera mujer presidenta, algo muy relevante, según consideraron ...

Bills pass rusher Von Miller inactive against Patriots

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:40:54 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills edge rusher Von Miller was listed as inactive for Buffalo’s game against New England on Sunday in the latest setback for a player underperforming on the field and facing legal issues off it.This marks the first game Miller will miss since appearing in 11 straight after being activated off the physically unable to perform list. The 34-year-old had been sidelined since requiring surgery for several injuries to his right knee about 13 months ago.The NFL’s active leader in sacks acknowledged this week that he is still being slowed by the injury. He’s been credited with three tackles and three quarterback hits in 11 games.Miller is also facing allegations of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend after turning himself in to police in suburban Dallas on Nov. 30. Miller denied the allegations by calling them “100 percent false” and “blown out of proportion” in speaking publicly on Thursday for the first time being arrested.Miller being listed inactive coincides ...

BSO searching for missing 81-year-old woman with dementia last seen in Tamarac

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:40:54 GMT

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit is seeking the public’s help to locate an 81-year-old woman missing from Tamarac. Detectives report that Linda Self was last seen Saturday at around 9 a.m., near the 10800 block of West Clairmont Circle. Self is about 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs around 120 pounds. She has brown hair and green eyes and was last seen wearing a blue and white striped blouse and dark pants. According to her family, she suffers from dementia.Anyone with information on her whereabouts should contact BSO Detective Chris Blankenship at 954-321-4268 or the BSO non-emergency number 954-764-HELP (4357).