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5 days ago
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📹 Fluminense cruise past Once Caldas, reach Sudamericana last 16
Fluminense did what was expected of them on Thursday night (29) in front of 33,688 fans. And advanced directly to the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana, earning $600,000 (R$ 3.4 million) in prize money. Advertisement Thanks to goals from Martinelli and Serna, they beat Once Caldas 2-0 at the Maracanã. Taking the lead from the Colombian team in Group F. Which eliminated two matches in the already tight schedule against a Libertadores team. Check out the best moments of the match below (Available only in Brazil) Tricolor advantage The clock had not yet reached two minutes when Martinelli, with his left foot, opened the scoring. Fluminense controlled the actions, dictated the pace of the game. Almost celebrated a penalty in Serna, but the VAR made the referee change his mind. Once Caldas only posed a real threat once before halftime, with Mateo García. Advertisement It was up to the insistent Serna to beat Aguirre high to increase the tricolor advantage (34'). Once Caldas tries and Flu controls The Colombian team needed a comeback to return to being the leader. And had moments when they had more possession and volume of play. But without creating real scoring chances. Renato made the imagined changes. Flu did not show the same lethality seen before halftime, but was safe without the ball. And celebrated the spot in the round of 16 in their farewell to the fans before the World Cup. 📊 Situation in the key and schedule 📅 Fluminense reached 13 points, leaving Once Caldas with 12. Advertisement It was the only Brazilian team to advance directly to the round of 16 of the Sudamericana. And had the fourth-best campaign in the group stage. Will find out on the second (2) which crossover of the playoffs will yield their rival in that phase. Returns to focus on the Brasileirão. Will travel to Porto Alegre to face Internacional on Sunday (1st). Game for the 11th round of the competition. Their last commitment before thinking exclusively about the Super World Cup. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. 📸 PABLO PORCIUNCULA - AFP or licensors
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09-04-2025
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Midvale man sentenced after choking an officer during a struggle
MIDVALE, Utah () — A Midvale man accused of choking a police officer during a struggle in his apartment will now serve up to 15 years in state prison. Ruben Serna, 43, was after he had consumed about 30 beers and began acting 'violent and erratic.' Police were called to the scene by the victim when Serna would not let her leave a corner of their kitchen and grabbed her by the neck. Prosecutors said when police arrived, Serna tried to shut the door on them. 'An officer was able to get inside the home and attempted to take the defendant to the ground. However, the officer felt the defendant reach for her firearm and place his hand on her holster,' the Salt Lake District Attorney's Office said in a statement. 'The defendant then grabbed the officer by the throat and began to squeeze, making it so the officer was unable to speak and had difficulty breathing.' Four Americans accused of Congo coup attempt now facing federal charges in Salt Lake City Serna was reportedly tased multiple times before he was safely taken into custody. In February 2025, the defendant pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree felony kidnapping, one count of second-degree felony attempted disarming a police officer, one count of third-degree felony assault on a peace officer producing injury and one count of third-degree felony violation of a pretrial protective order. A Third District Court judge sentenced Serna to a minimum of one year with a maximum of 15 years in prison for the second-degree felony kidnapping. All other sentences for Serna's other charges will run concurrently to the kidnapping. 'We applaud this victim-survivor for recognizing the danger of her situation and calling the police to help intervene before the situation escalated,' said Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill. 'We appreciate the danger these police officers were willing to put themselves in to protect not only the victim-survivor but her children as well.' Lawmakers rally behind family of wrongfully deported man Comfort in a bowl: Hearty beef goulash made simple Horsford berates US trade rep as Trump makes tariff announcement: 'WTF, who's in charge?' Can kindness change the world? A Utah group says definitely Baby animals, sunny days, and adventures that await at Utah Hogle Zoo Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-03-2025
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A big appetite for Breakthrough Project's Chavez Scholarship Dinner
Mar. 13—A local nonprofit's annual dinner has grown so popular over the years that it is moving to a new venue and awarding more scholarships to students. The Breakthrough Project of Lodi is hosting its third Cesar Chavez Scholarship Dinner on Saturday, March 22 at 5:30 p.m at the Japanese Community Hall, 210 E. Elm St. Event organizer Maria Elena Serna said the dinner was moved from its previous location — St. Paul's Lutheran Church — because there was not enough space in its dining hall. "It started to get extremely crowded," she said. "The hall was great, it just wasn't accommodating. People were coming in at the last minute, even when no tickets were being sold, and they would have to stand. We decided we had to have a larger place." Selecting the Japanese Community Hall for this year's dinner was symbolic in a way, she said, as it is in close proximity to Hale Park, which Cesar Chavez had visited in 1971. This year's keynote speaker will be United Farm Workers President Teresa Romero, who Serna has known for about 20 years. Romero is only the union's third president in its nearly six decades of history. She's also the first woman to lead the organization. "We're thrilled to have her," Serna said. "She's the right person to be president because she's calm and a good listener. Teresa has really been at the forefront of so many things that the farm workers have been able to achieve. Her leadership has been really appreciated by the younger farmers." Romero received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden last year. Her honor follows in the footsteps of Chavez, who was awarded the medal posthumously in 1994. This will not be her first visit to Lodi, as she and hundreds of UFW members stopped at Hale Park in 2022 during the annual March for Justice from Delano to Sacramento, Serna said. In addition, to having the UFW president speak, the Breakthrough Project will also be awarding five scholarships to local high school students. Three of the scholarships will be for $1,000 and the other two will be worth $500. "It was really hard to decide (who to award)," Serna said. "They all had high GPAs. Cesar was a strong proponent of education. He didn't have a formal education, because he didn't have that opportunity. But he was a big proponent of it." The evening will also include presentations from Joe Serna Charter School students, as well as Folklorico dancers and Mariachi performances. Tickets are $40 for general admission, and sponsorships are available for $100 for one ticket or $500 for five tickets. You can also purchase a $1,000 sponsorship for 10 tickets and a table. For tickets or more information, call 209-329-8123 or email breakthroughprojectlodi@
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01-03-2025
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Confusing crosswalk along Peachtree Street under scrutiny after tragic accident
The Brief A 67-year-old man, Prapdeep Sood, was fatally struck by a truck while crossing Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta, raising concerns about pedestrian safety. The area where the incident occurred "appears to be a crosswalk," but city officials clarified it is not recognized as an official crosswalk, as it was part of a halted 2021 pilot project. Street safety advocate Rebecca Serna criticized the crossing's design, highlighting a broader issue in Atlanta where street designs prioritize vehicles over pedestrian safety. ATLANTA - A deadly collision in downtown Atlanta has reignited concerns over pedestrian safety. A 67-year-old man was struck and killed by a truck while crossing Peachtree Street earlier this month. The backstory A tragic incident in downtown Atlanta has brought pedestrian safety into the spotlight. Earlier this month, 67-year-old Prapdeep Sood was fatally struck by a silver pickup truck while attempting to cross Peachtree Street. The collision has raised questions about the safety of street designs in the city, particularly concerning crosswalks. What we know Traffic camera footage captured the moment when Sood was hit by the truck. Atlanta Police, after reviewing the footage, did not find the driver at fault. Their report noted that the area "appears to be a crosswalk." However, city officials have clarified that the markings are not recognized as an official crosswalk. The Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) revealed that these markings were part of a 2021 pilot project that was halted by the mayor before it could become permanent. What they're saying Rebecca Serna, a street safety advocate with Propel ATL, criticized the design of the crossing, describing it as hazardous for pedestrians. "It was installed to be a crosswalk, and it looks, for all intents and purposes, like a crosswalk," she said. Serna and other advocates argue that this issue is symptomatic of a broader problem in Atlanta, where street designs often prioritize vehicle traffic over pedestrian safety. By the numbers A 2023 report by Smart Growth America ranked parts of metro Atlanta among the deadliest areas for pedestrians nationwide. This statistic underscores the urgent need for improved pedestrian safety measures in the city. What's next ATLDOT has announced plans to repave Peachtree Street in late summer or early fall. However, there are currently no plans to reinstate the crosswalk. With Atlanta set to host the FIFA World Cup in 2026, there is hope among advocates like Serna that city officials will reconsider street designs to make them more pedestrian-friendly. "It should be a place that's welcoming and safe, where you can cross without fear for your life," Serna emphasized. The Source FOX 5's Rob DiRienzo spoke with Rebecca Serna, a street safety advocate with Propel ATL for this article. Additional details were provided by the Atlanta Police Department, the Atlanta Department of Transportation, and Smart Growth America.
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21-02-2025
- Business
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Billion-dollar transportation bond bill gets greenlight from first legislative committee
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico leaders say billions of dollars are needed to repair roads across the state, and a bill making its way through the legislature aimed at doing just that passed its first committee Thursday. Story continues below Business: Forbes Travel Guide's 2025 Star Award winners include 5 New Mexico businesses Crime: New Mexico man found guilty of raping woman he met on social media Don't Miss: APD asks for adult and parental figures to get involved to curb juvenile crime 'What we're trying to do here is position New Mexico for the foreseeable future,' said Ricky Serna, Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT). It's a law that would allow the state to issue more than a billion dollars in transportation bonds to fix roads all around New Mexico. After unanimous approval in its first committee, HB145 only needs two more approvals before landing on the governor's desk. 'The last time an endeavor like this was approved by the legislature and signed into law was 2003,' Serna said. If approved, the bill would authorize the state's Transportation Commission, a group that oversees how NMDOT spends transportation funds, to issue bonds for state highway projects. 'The commission will be able to make those major investments, chunks at a time, at a pace that the agency can keep up with as we get these projects ready for construction,' Serna explained. According to the state, a recent study shows that 57% of state and local roads are in 'poor', or 'mediocre' condition. State leaders said this bill will also help keep up with inflating construction costs. 'The gap between what we need to get done to maintain our infrastructure and what we can afford to do, and that gap is $5.6 billion, and so as we push these projects further down the road, that cost of construction compounds,' Serna added. The state said eligible projects for the funding will be identified through the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
