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Yahoo
a day ago
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Umpire Facing Major Backlash After Terrible Call in Mariners Game
Umpire Facing Major Backlash After Terrible Call in Mariners Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford was having a normal season for his standards going into Thursday night's matchup with the Washington Nationals. The 30-year-old was slashing .256/.377/.350 across 52 games, slightly above his career line of .246/.341/.368 over 824 contests. He also had four homers and 20 RBI. Advertisement Crawford was having a quiet night heading into his third at-bat on Thursday as well. The former Philadelphia Phillie flew out to short in the first inning and to left in the third, but came up in the sixth down 2-0 with runners at the corners and nobody out. What happened next outraged both Crawford and fans on social media. Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) and home plate umpire Andy Bisig-Imagn Images The veteran took two strikes before taking a called third strike on a fastball clearly outside of the zone. He then argued with home plate umpire Andy Fletcher, who promptly ejected him. Fans demanded accountability from the league regarding bad calls. "It's so wild that umpires can be this bad at their jobs but still hold the power to make the players look like they're in the wrong," one person said. "JP has every right to be upset. There's no accountability for these guys." Advertisement "They should start throwing the umps out of the game," another said. "How stupid is a sport that doesn't let technology make the call that is so easy to make," another said. "Tennis and soccer do it. Game integrity is too important to this joke of a product." "He's been terrible on both sides, thank you JP," another said. "Umps have been terrible lately! I swear they need a buzzer to let them know when they blow a call …" another said. "This is like the fourth player ejection in one week after a missed call by the ump," another said. "Wonder if ump will face consequences… made a horrible call and then threw out starting SS of home team… unacceptable… it's like they want robot umps deep down," another said. Advertisement Related: Mariners Slugger Joins Judge, Ohtani in MLB Hitter Power Rankings Related: Slugging Catcher Leads Seattle Mariners Offense to Top-10 Ranking This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
BI Investor of the Month: Meet the fund manager up 28% over the last year
Ankur Crawford's Alger Concentrated Equity ETF rose 30% in the past year. The fund focuses on companies with little competition, like Nvidia and Ferrari. Crawford sees artificial intelligence as a major opportunity for the next decade. Ankur Crawford, manager of the Alger Concentrated Equity ETF (CNEQ), is BI's Investor of the Month for May. Crawford's growth fund launched in April 2024 and has burst onto the scene. Over the last 12 months, it's up 30%, which was good enough to beat 96% of similar funds, according to Morningstar data. The S&P 500, by comparison, has returned 12% in that time. In May alone, CNEQ rose 17%. Markets Insider Crawford said the fund, which has 30 holdings, focuses on finding companies with little to no competition and, therefore, the ability to keep prices and profits high. "I would say 50% of the company would liken itself to being an oligopoly or a monopoly," she said. "A great example of that is we own Ferrari. There's only one Ferrari, and they can raise prices however much they want; they are still sold out for three years." Thematically, Crawford said the fund is betting big on artificial intelligence, which she called "one of the biggest opportunities that we see, probably of our generation." Despite sparking a market frenzy since late 2022, the AI trade is still in its early days, she said, and likely has legs for another 5-10 years. "It is a game-changing technology that is still in its infancy," she said. "What it will do to companies that furnish it and companies that are part of building out the infrastructure is significant." The top holdings in CNEQ reflect Crawford's affinity for AI: Nvidia (NVDA) has a 13.18% weighting, followed by Microsoft (MSFT) at 10.06%, Amazon (AMZN) at 9.27%, and Meta Platforms (META) at 6.1%. Crawford highlighted two companies in particular as leading the AI trade going forward, and that also fit her preference for monopoly or oligopoly firms: graphic processing unit maker Nvidia and semiconductor producer Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM). While both have high valuations, they also have pricing power that's just about unmatched. "Being the only player in the world that can do something so important, I would argue TSM is probably the most strategic business on this planet," Crawford said. "That comes with a lot of rewards, including pricing power." Those considered for BI's Investor of the Month include managers of US-listed mutual funds or ETFs, those whose funds have outperformed peers in a given month, and those whose funds are outperforming a benchmark index (in most cases this will be the S&P 500) on a trailing 12-month basis. Leveraged funds are not considered. Year-to-date leaderboard (as of market close on May 29):
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia names new CEO
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia (GSHG) has selected its new Chief Executive Officer. Krystal Crawford succeeds longtime CEO Sue Else who recently retired after 11 years. Crawford has more than 26 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, youth development, andcommunity engagement. Most recently, she served as Chief Operating Officer of YMCA CoastalGeorgia. Crawford is a strong advocate for youth and families, having served as a Subject Matter experton childcare issues, contributing to state-level policy work. She was a member of the Governor'sGang Prevention Task Force where she championed youth programs aimed at reducing violence.'We are excited to welcome Krystal to Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia,' said Jeff Wilson, Chair of the GSHG Board of Directors. 'I'm confident she'll build on the amazing work we are already doing and help us keep making a real difference for every Girl Scout.' As CEO, Crawford will oversee council operations across 125 counties—122 in Georgia, two inSouth Carolina, and one in Alabama—serving more than 7,000 girls and nearly 4,000 adultmembers. 'I am honored to step in this role and join a movement that's been building strong girls for morethan a century,' said Crawford. 'I can't wait to work alongside our incredible volunteers, staff, families and community partners to create even more space where every girl feels safe, seen, and inspired to grow into her full potential.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Scoop
3 days ago
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Finalists For Whakamānawa Ā Taiao
Finalists have been named for the sixth Northland Regional Council Whakamānawa ā Taiao - Environmental Awards which recognise individuals, groups and organisations helping to protect and improve Northland's environment. Council Chair Geoff Crawford says the 2025 awards are the first since the transition to a biennial event. (The previous awards were in 2023.) Chair Crawford says entering the Environmental Awards helps tell the story of the environmental work happening in Northland and shows that collectively we are making a difference. Finalists (in alphabetical order) are: Bay of Islands International Academy Bream Head Conservation Trust Reserve Revegetation Earth Buddies Hokianga Harbor Care Incorporated Society Hurupaki School India Clarke Jill Mortensen Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust Ngā Kaitiaki O Ngā Wai Māori Ngā Kaitiaki o te Ahi Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust - Te Pou Taiao Piroa Conservation Trust Project Island Song Roman Makara Te Kura O Hato Hohepa Te Kamura Te Runanga Nui O Te Aupouri- Oranga Whenua Oranga Tangata Taiao Team The Love Bittern Project Tū Mai Rā Energy Northland Weed Action Native Habitat Restoration Trust Whangārei Girls' High School Award categories include: Environmental action in the community Environmental action to protect native life Environmental action in water quality improvement Environmental action in education Environmental leadership Youth environmental leader Kaitiakitanga Environmental action in business Environmental action to address climate change Chair Crawford says winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at Waitangi on Thursday 26 June.
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3 days ago
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The Staggering Price Of US Hurricanes Since 2016: Over $800 Billion
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is beginning, following the costliest nine-year siege of hurricanes and tropical storms in the U.S. that claimed over 4,000 lives. - Beginning with Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and ending with Hurricane Milton in 2024, a siege of 29 tropical storms and hurricanes over nine years caused at least $1 billion in damage in the U.S., according to statistics compiled by NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information. - The total damage in the U.S. from these 29 storms was estimated at $820 billion, the costliest nine-year stretch for tropical cyclones in the U.S. dating to 1980. That's more than the 2023 gross domestic product of Poland. - These 29 storms claimed 4,026 lives in the U.S. from elements directly related to each storm's flooding and winds. The large majority of those deaths were in Puerto Rico from 2017's Hurricane Maria (2,981), though two recent hurricanes - Helene (219 killed) and Ian (152 killed) - also claimed over 100 lives each. (MORE: Helene, Milton Among Most Recent Hurricane Names Retired) - In that same nine-year stretch, six of the 10 costliest U.S. hurricanes have occurred. - Three of those - Ida ($85 billion), Ian ($120 billion) and Helene ($79 billion) - have occurred in the past four years. The other three - Harvey ($160 billion), Irma ($64 billion) and Maria ($115 billion) each occurred in 2017. - NOAA's database lists 67 U.S. billion-dollar-plus tropical storms and hurricanes since 1980. - But these events don't happen every year. Before 2016, the U.S. went three straight years without a billion-dollar tropical storm or hurricane following Superstorm Sandy. There were also two-year stretches without these particularly costly storms after the 2008 and historic 2005 hurricane seasons. (MORE: When Was The Last 'Quiet' Hurricane Season?) - Outlooks from Colorado State University, The Weather Company/Atmospheric G2 and NOAA are each calling for a more active than average 2025 hurricane season, but not as active as 2024. - "Since 1950, 23% of all North Atlantic hurricanes have made landfall in the U.S.," wrote Todd Crawford, Vice President of Meteorology at Atmospheric G2 in an earlier outlook. NOAA's Hurricane Research Division calculated an average of about one hurricane made landfall in the U.S. each year, based on data from 1851 through 2022. - Crawford's team noted long-range computer models suggest the pattern of winds aloft that guide hurricanes could steer them more toward the U.S. again in 2025. - It's too soon to tell whether that pattern will be in place while a hurricane is out there this season. For now, the AG2/TWC team is forecasting three hurricanes to make a U.S. landfall in 2025, two less than did so during the destructive 2024 hurricane season. Now – not in the days before a hurricane strikes – is a good time to refresh or develop a plan. That includes knowing if you live in an evacuation zone, assembling a disaster kit at home, making your home as resilient as possible, checking on your insurance policy and making an inventory of your belongings. Jonathan Erdman is a senior meteorologist at and has been covering national and international weather since 1996. Extreme and bizarre weather are his favorite topics. Reach out to him on Bluesky, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.
