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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Braves Announce Trade With Orioles After Craig Kimbrel News
Braves Announce Trade With Orioles After Craig Kimbrel News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. One day after a monumental collapse by their bullpen, the Atlanta Braves shook things up via a trade with the Baltimore Orioles. Advertisement It involved one of the two relief pitchers at the center of the eight-run meltdown in the final two innings of Thursday's 11-10 home loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. On Friday, Atlanta announced that it has dealt reliever Scott Blewett to the Orioles for cash considerations. This marks Blewett's fourth stop and third MLB team since April. The 29-year-old began the 2025 season with the Minnesota Twins and spent a week with Baltimore in mid-April before his contract was purchased by the Braves. Atlanta also made another bullpen move official on Friday by selecting 16-year veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel to the major league roster from Triple-A. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal was first to report the decision on Thursday shortly after the gut-punch loss. Former Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Scott Blewett (63) pitches at Truist Zanine-Imagn Images Blewett appeared in 11 games for the Braves, posting a 5.51 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, 10 walks and 13 strikeouts across 16 1/3 innings. The former 2014 second-round draft pick holds a 3.02 ERA across 53 2/3 innings in his major league career. Advertisement He most recently took the mound on Thursday when he surrendered three hits (all home runs), two walks and five earned runs in 1 1/3 innings after entering in the eighth frame with a 9-3 lead. Entering Friday, the Braves (27-34) sit in fourth place in the NL East, 11 games behind the division-leading New York Mets (39-24). They're set to take on the San Francisco Giants for a three-game series in the Bay Area starting Friday night. Related: Rangers Predicted to Make Shortstop Move After Corey Seager News Related: Yankees Star Aaron Judge Catches Attention for His Nike Air Jordans This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Boy, 12, who died after falling from Cliffs of Moher slipped in a puddle and lost balance inquest hears
A BOY, 12, lost his balance after slipping in a puddle close to the edge of the Cliffs of Moher before falling over the edge to his death, an inquest has heard. In eye-witness testimony at the Zhihan had set out on walking the Cliffs of Moher trail from Hag's Head on the Liscannor side or southern side of the Cliffs of Moher to the Cliffs of Moher visitor centre with his mother, Xianhong Huang and her friends. The two Last year, 1.49m people visited the Cliffs of Moher making it Ireland's most popular natural attraction. In her deposition, Ms Huang said that Zhihan was walking ahead of her on the Cliffs of Moher trail and she lost sight of him. READ MORE IN NEWS Speaking through an interpreter at the inquest in Kilrush, Co Clare, Ms Huang wiping away tears, asked: 'What exactly caused Zhihan to fall from the Cliffs?' Clare County Coroner, Isobel O'Dea told the distraught Ms Huang that the evidence of Ms Tourgon would help answer that question. In her deposition Ms Tourgon said that she was at the edge of the Cliffs of Moher with her husband and two children at around 1.45pm. She said that they were taking a selfie when she saw a young Asian boy, who was alone, come into view. Most read in Irish News She said: 'I saw him slipping in the puddle that appears in the photo that my husband sent to the police." Ms Tourgon said: 'His right foot slipped into the puddle with him trying to stop himself from falling with his left foot but his left foot ended up in the air.' She said: 'It was very quick - he found himself in an awkward position with his left foot in a void over the cliff and his right knee on the edge of the cliff.' Major search operation after young boy goes missing at Cliffs of Moher. Ms Tourgon said: 'His right knee eventually fell into the void over the cliff and he was trying to grasp the grass with his hands to pull himself up. He didn't shout and there was no noise.' She said that 'it is the only the few of us who saw him falling' and the Tourgons alerted the emergency services by phone. Speaking again through an interpreter, Ms Huang asked 'did he slip?' and in reply, Insp Helen Costello told her: 'It appears from the witness that he slipped into the void having stumbled in the puddle.' In her deposition, Ms Huang said that she started out from Nagle's car park in Liscannor to walk to the Cliffs of Moher with Zhihan and friends of hers. She said: 'My son walked very fast and was ahead of us by 50 metres' She said: 'As there was only one path I thought we would meet him along the way. "When I didn't I walked to the visitor centre and I checked the visitor centre." COASTGUARD OP When she couldn't find her son here, she walked back along the path to search for her son and after not finding him, she reported him missing. She said that she last saw Zhihan at 1pm that day. She said that Zhihan was a fluent English speaker and described the clothes that Zhihan was wearing that day including black shorts, Nike Air Jordans, an LA Lakers wristband and a kid's smart-watch. Sgt Claire McGuigan said that on the day, Ms Huang was able to provide a photo of Zhihan she had taken taken earlier on the Cliffs of Moher trail. He said that the Irish Coastguard had spotted a body floating in the water at the base of the Cliffs of Moher. Through the interpreter, the mother asked was the location the same spot where scenes from a Harry Potter movie were shot and Insp Costello said that they were not. Garda Collins said that a Zhihan's body would not be recovered from the sea for another five days and was recovered after fisherman, Matthew O'Halloran from Corofin, Co Clare spotted a body in the water between Doolin and the Aran Islands shortly after 10am on Sunday, July 28. 'INSTANTANEOUS' DEATH Mr O'Halloran alerted the Irish coastguard at Valentia and members of the Doolin unit of the Irish coastguard retrieved Zhihan's body from the waters and brought it ashore at Doolin. Ms O'Dea said that the post mortem found that Zhihan died from multiple traumatic injuries consistent with a fall from a height. Ms O'Dea said her verdict was one of 'accidental death'. She said: 'It is clear from evidence we heard that Zhihan slipped off the Cliffs rather than any other way. His death would have been very quick - instantaneous." Ms O'Dea told Ms HuangL 'I can't imagine how upsetting this is for you' and the two embraced as Ms Huang left the coroner's court in Kilrush. Ms O'Dea also extended her sympathies to Zhihan's father who was not present at the inquest. Addressing Ms Huang, Insp Costello said: 'The pain must be immeasurable for you all.' Ms Huang declined to comment on the record when approached for comment after the inquest. On August 22nd of last year, the Clare Local Development Company closed off large sections of part of the Cliffs of Moher trail and it remains closed off today due to continuing safety concerns. At the time, the Clare Local Development Company confirmed that it was taking the action following the two recent fatal accidents on the Cliffs of Moher trail. In May 2024, a young woman died after she fell from the Cliffs of Moher. She was in her early 20s and a college student from Belgium who was studying in 1 The boy died last year Credit: Getty Images
AsiaOne
21-04-2025
- Business
- AsiaOne
Fashion meets sustainability: A sneak peek at 2nd Street outlet in Orchard, opening on April 29, Lifestyle News
2nd Street is coming to Singapore, merging sustainability and style. Japan's largest secondhand fashion store is set to open its first Singapore outlet at 313@Somerset on April 29. Known for its curated selection of pre-owned fashion items, 2nd Street aims to make secondhand shopping more convenient, stylish and accessible for fashion lovers in Singapore. Located at Basement 1 of the shopping mall, the 6,198 sq ft store will hold more than 23,000 handpicked items straight from Japan — from casual streetwear to luxury international brands. Though this is its first store outlet in Singapore, 2nd Street has nearly 1,000 stores worldwide, with more than 800 stores in Japan alone. What to expect A rewarding thrifting experience often ends with something unique and wallet-friendly — and it seems that 2nd Street seeks to deliver on both fronts. With prices starting at $5, 2nd Street offers a range of items that will likely suit thrifting enthusiasts, regardless of their budget or fashion preferences. Sneakerheads will find plenty to get excited about, with a variety of Nike Air Force 1s and Nike Air Jordans to choose from. Outdoor enthusiasts can look forward to items from The North Face, Gregory and Outdoor Products on the racks. And if you're on the lookout for luxury brands, we spotted a number of steals during the media preview on Monday (April 21) — from Louis Vuitton and Chanel bags to Hermes watches. Fashion meets sustainability At its core, 2nd Street champions sustainable fashion and prides itself on being a reuse shop that offers a wide range of quality pre-owned items. A spokesperson shared with AsiaOne that the brand aims to make the thrifting experience fun for customers, likening it to a treasure hunt. He added: "We always aim to rotate our items on a daily or weekly basis. Ideally, every time a customer comes in, there should be something new to discover, be it new items people bring in or items we rotate." Customers are encouraged to contribute and be part of the thrifting community by offering their pre-loved items to 2nd Street, giving these items a new lease of life. While 2nd Street has an evaluation process for these items, customers need not book appointments beforehand and same-day quotes are also available. Items that pass the quality test can then be resold, recycled or upcycled into something new, continuing their journey in the fashion ecosystem. Thrifting enthusiasts can visit the brand's website and Instagram page for more details. Address: 313 Orchard Rd, #B1 - 23 to 34, Singapore 238895 Opening hours: Daily, 11am to 10pm [[nid:715747]] amierul@
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
Police 'extremely concerned' for man missing from Oxford as appeal launched
An appeal has been launched for information on a man missing from Oxford. Egioujus, 26, whose surname has not been released, was last seen in Littlemore, Oxford, at about 11.40am toady, Saturday, March 22. Police say they are "extremely concerned" for his welfare and are appealing for information on his whereabouts. READ MORE: Theft attempt of Land Rover Defender in Oxfordshire village Egioujus is described as white, about 5ft8ins tall, of slim build with short brown hair, brown eyes and a short to medium length brown beard. Unlock unlimited local news subscribe today and save 40 per cent off an annual subscription. Enjoy access to our ad-free mobile and tablet app, as well as the digital edition of the paper. Don't miss out – subscribe now! 🗞️👇 — Oxford Mail (@TheOxfordMail) March 18, 2025 He was last seen wearing a dark grey tracksuit with blue High Top Nike Air Jordans, and is believed to be driving a blue Peugeot GT Line. Egioujus is known to frequent Littlemore and Headington. READ MORE: Armed police and helicopter deployed for Didcot altercation Detective Inspector Jamie Cuthbertson said: 'We are extremely concerned for Egioujus' welfare and have been working hard to find him since was reported missing. 'We are now appealing for the public's help to locate Egioujus so if you see him, please call 999." Anyone with information should call 999 or make a report online quoting reference number 43250139816.
New York Times
03-03-2025
- New York Times
Old-Fashioned Train Heists Yield Modern-Day Loot: Nike Air Jordans
It sounds like something out of the Wild West. In recent months, well-organized bandits have jumped on trains rolling through the Mojave Desert in Arizona and stolen their cargo. But these robbers were not stealing gold bullion and pocket watches. They were taking Nike Air Jordans, wireless gaming headsets and other modern-day loot, according to federal prosecutors. In many cases, the robbers used electric saws, bolt-cutters and other tools to break open the locks on containers holding pricey merchandise. Then they cut the air hoses on the brakes, which caused the trains to come to a sudden stop and put them at risk of derailing, prosecutors said. Trains in the region often travel at 70 m.p.h. Once the trains were stopped, the robbers took cases of Air Jordans, electronics and other goods off the trains and hid them in fields and brush by the side of the tracks. Then they contacted associates who came to pick up the goods and hauled them away in box trucks, prosecutors said. Eventually, some of the merchandise ended up for sale from third-party vendors on Amazon and eBay. The train heists, previously reported by The Los Angeles Times, have increased in frequency over the past two years, as more transnational gangs have been targeting high-value shipments, prosecutors said. At least 12 defendants — most of them Mexican citizens who were in the United States illegally — have been charged in federal courts since last year, according to court documents that describe at least seven train robberies since June 8, 2023. Law enforcement agents have seized about $3 million in merchandise believed to have been stolen from BNSF trains. Several defendants were arrested in January after the authorities responded to a BNSF train whose air hose had been cut near Williams, Ariz. That particular train transported only Nike products and had been frequently targeted by robbers, prosecutors said. When this one was stopped on Jan. 13, a BNSF police officer found about 200 to 250 cases of Nike shoes by the railroad tracks. Investigators apparently set up an operation to catch whoever was coming to pick up the stolen shoes. They hid tracking devices in four of the Nike cases, which contained an Air Jordan style that had not been not scheduled to be released for another two months and that retails for about $225 a pair. The authorities then traced the shoes to two vehicles — a U-Haul truck and a Ford truck with the name 'Eddie's' written on the side — and arrested several people, one of whom tried to flee. The Ford truck was carrying about $202,000 worth of Air Jordans, prosecutors said. The authorities also recovered more than 900 boxes of Turtle Beach Stealth Pro headsets, worth more than $590,000, which were stolen from a BNSF train east of Flagstaff, Ariz., in 2023, prosecutors said. Those headsets had been loaded into a large landscaping vehicle and taken to a Motel 6. The gangs carrying out the heists consist primarily of Mexican citizens from Sinaloa, who have extensive connections in California, New Mexico and Arizona, prosecutors said. According to the Association of American Railroads, there were more than 65,000 train thefts last year, a roughly 40 percent increase over the previous year. The thefts cost the industry more than $100 million last year, according to the association. Rail companies estimate that, at most, only one in 10 cargo theft attempts results in an arrest. The association has called for greater federal investment to secure the rail network, saying the industry 'cannot disrupt these highly organized — and often transnational — criminal groups alone.' BNSF and Nike did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Monday. The robbers often scout high-value shipments by looking for trains with highly visible locks on the containers as the trains travel alongside Interstate 40 in the small city of Needles, Calif., near the Arizona border, prosecutors said. While many of the trains were stopped by bandits who cut the air hoses on the brakes, the robbers have also sabotaged railway signal systems by busting the locks off signal boxes and cutting the control wires inside, prosecutors said. In court documents, prosecutors called that form of sabotage 'a dangerous act that creates dark areas on the rail network.' Robbers have ample opportunity to board trains in the remote Arizona desert because they often have to stop on side tracks for four or five hours to let another train pass in the opposite direction, said Edward A. Hall, the national president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. Because the trains can be three miles long, the engineer and conductor may have no idea that robbers have gotten on board miles behind them, said Mr. Hall, who was a Union Pacific engineer for 28 years, operating trains between Yuma, Ariz., and Tucumcari, N.M. By the time an engineer or conductor walks back to investigate, the robbers may be long gone, he said. 'It's gone on forever, as long as I've been employed in the industry,' Mr. Hall said of the train heists, 'but it's happening more often now.'
