Akshay Bhatia sits six shots back of the lead after consecutive 66s over the opening 36 holes at Vidanta Vallarta Akshay Bhatia sits six shots back of the lead after consecutive 66s over the opening 36 holes at Vidanta Vallarta Getty Images VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Aldrich Potgieter showed his ability to shoot low Friday in the Mexico Open, powering and putting his way to a 10-under 61 that gave the big-hitting South African a four-shot lead going into the weekend at Vidanta Vallarta. Potgieter chipped in for par after a tee shot into the water on the 10th hole.…
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A senior Russian official says preparations have begun for a face-to-face meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. A senior Russian official says preparations have begun for a face-to-face meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. A senior Russian official says preparations have begun for a face-to-face meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene in which three people were shot and killed outside of a Kentucky driver’s license office, including one man shot multiple times by masked assailants. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office issued a statement late Friday identifying the victims from earlier in the day as ranging in age from 18 to 33 years old. Officers who responded around noon Friday found one man dead at the scene and two wounded women, who later died after being taken to a hospital, according to Louisville Metro Police Department. The coroner’s statement said that the man, 18-year-old Leslye M. Harbin…
“Lack of transparency alone should have brought a rejection of the NYPD’s contract renewal with ShotSpotter. By renewing, NYPD agreed to open our pocketbooks once again with little in return, including the right to know the dangers we are truly propelling.” Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photo Office An NYPD vehicle in Manhattan on a snowy day in 2018. Editor’s note: This piece was updated on Feb. 21, 2025 to include a response submitted by SoundThinking’s CEO. CityViews are readers’ opinions, not those of City Limits. Add your voice today! When it comes to the trade-off of privacy for security, we might all…
Chinese director Vivian Qu is in Berlin Film Festival’s competition this year with feminist, film studios-set thriller Girls on Wire, charting the fortunes of two cousins born into China’s economic miracle of the 1990s. Qu previously enjoyed success in Berlin as the producer of 2014 Golden Bear winner Black Coal, Thin Ice by Diao Yinan, […]Chinese director Vivian Qu is in Berlin Film Festival’s competition this year with feminist, film studios-set thriller Girls on Wire, charting the fortunes of two cousins born into China’s economic miracle of the 1990s. Qu previously enjoyed success in Berlin as the producer of 2014…
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Romania’s capital on Saturday in a show of support for Călin Georgescu, the far-right populist who emerged as the front-runner in last year’s presidential race that was annulled days before the second-round runoff. Many of the demonstrators in central Bucharest waved Romania’s blue, yellow and red flags, while others brandished placards bearing slogans such as “President Georgescu” and “We want the second round to be resumed.” The presidential election is set to be rerun in May, but some have demanded a resumption of the canceled race. The protest comes after the Constitutional…
WrestleMania returns to NOLA for the third time and first since 2018 WrestleMania returns to NOLA for the third time and first since 2018 WWE WWE WrestleMania returns to the Superdome in 2026. On Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson formally announced that WrestleMania 42 will take place in New Orleans on April 11 and April 12. SmackDown took place in New Orleans on Friday, making it the perfect opportunity for the company to announce next year’s WrestleMania location. Caesers Superdome — formerly known as the Louisiana Superdome and Mercedes-Benz Superdome — has twice before hosted WrestleMania…
Each Friday, City Limits rounds up the latest news on housing, land use and homelessness. Catch up on what you might have missed here. Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, who resigned from her post this week, at a press conference with the mayor and governor in December. Welcome to “What Happened in NYC Housing This Week?” where we compile the latest local news about housing, land use and homelessness. Know of a story we should include in next week’s roundup? Email us. ICYMI, from City Limits: First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, who oversees the city’s housing…
“There was a lull. But it’s back. We are back!” Rep. Pramila Jayapal said Tuesday of the Democratic resistance to Donald Trump’s second administration. “There was a lull. But it’s back. We are back!” Rep. Pramila Jayapal said Tuesday of the Democratic resistance to Donald Trump’s second administration. “There was a lull. But it’s back. We are back!” Rep. Pramila Jayapal said Tuesday of the Democratic resistance to Donald Trump’s second administration.
“While the focus has often been on new construction and cutting-edge green technologies, New York City’s existing buildings hold immense potential for environmental improvement.” Gerardo Romo / NYC Council Media Unit. Buildings in Inwood, Manhattan. CityViews are readers’ opinions, not those of City Limits. Add your voice today! New York City’s skyline is one of the most iconic in the world, but beneath its soaring towers and historic brownstones lies a pressing environmental challenge: how can the city’s vast stock of existing buildings be reimagined to combat climate change? As the city grapples with rising temperatures, increasing flood risks, and…
Warren Buffett is celebrating the successes of Berkshire Hathaway’s companies last year and in the 60 years since he took over a struggling New England textile company and began converting it into a massive conglomerate. Warren Buffett is celebrating the successes of Berkshire Hathaway’s companies last year and in the 60 years since he took over a struggling New England textile company and began converting it into a massive conglomerate. Warren Buffett is celebrating the successes of Berkshire Hathaway’s companies last year and in the 60 years since he took over a struggling New England textile company and began converting it…
A driver fled after crashing a Range Rover into the Hollywood Branch Library early Saturday morning, authorities said. The crash set off a fire that left the SUV mangled and caused significant damage to the building located at 2600 Hollywood Blvd. Leer en español Authorities said the SUV slammed into the structure overnight and burst into flames, charring part of the exterior and shattering windows. Emergency response crews remained on scene throughout the morning, boarding up windows and assessing water damage inside the library. Hollywood Fire Rescue and public works officials inspected the damage while the library remained closed. Police…
The Trump administration cut funding from the Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library in Fort Lauderdale. Leer en español Robert Kesten, the museum’s chief executive officer, said the nonprofit aims to promote understanding of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Kesten said he and the museum’s supporters are considering options to make sure the mission keeps going. “It’s so important to have a presence in a place that doesn’t want you. You have to go where the fight is,” Kesten said. The museum is named after the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, which marked the beginning of…
President Donald Trump is moving with light speed and brute force to reshape America at home and abroad. President Donald Trump is moving with light speed and brute force to reshape America at home and abroad. President Donald Trump is moving with light speed and brute force to reshape America at home and abroad.
France is set to hold its largest-ever child sex abuse trial of a former surgeon who kept diaries to document decades of sexual violence against children. France is set to hold its largest-ever child sex abuse trial of a former surgeon who kept diaries to document decades of sexual violence against children. World Europe Child abuse February 23, 2025 — 1.22am , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement Paris: France is about to hold its largest-ever child sex abuse trial.…
Preparations are underway for a face-to-face meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia’s deputy foreign minister said Saturday, marking a clear departure from Western efforts to isolate Moscow over its war in Ukraine. Speaking to Russian state media, Sergei Ryabkov said a possible Putin-Trump summit could involve broad talks on global issues, not just the war in Ukraine. “The question is about starting to move toward normalizing relations between our countries, finding ways to resolve the most acute and potentially very, very dangerous situations, of which there are many, Ukraine among them,” he said. But…
Australia begins their Champions Trophy campaign with a clash against England in Pakistan. Follow along for all the action. Australia begins their Champions Trophy campaign with a clash against England in Pakistan. Follow along for all the action. Nathan Ellis just kept England to three runs in the 34th over – just my view but that is as good as a maiden on this wicket. Harry Brook has made three runs from five balls and he tried to take the bat to Zampa in the next over but was caught out. Carey has made another diving catch, this time with…
Witnesses and authorities described a chaotic scene in which three people were shot and killed outside of a Kentucky driver’s license office, including one man shot multiple times by masked assailants. Witnesses and authorities described a chaotic scene in which three people were shot and killed outside of a Kentucky driver’s license office, including one man shot multiple times by masked assailants. Witnesses and authorities described a chaotic scene in which three people were shot and killed outside of a Kentucky driver’s license office, including one man shot multiple times by masked assailants.
Luigi Mangione faced a hearing on Friday as supporters planned a rally outside a Manhattan courthouse. Some Americans have found a hero in the man accused of vigilante murder. Luigi Mangione faced a hearing on Friday as supporters planned a rally outside a Manhattan courthouse. Some Americans have found a hero in the man accused of vigilante murder. Luigi Mangione faced a hearing on Friday as supporters planned a rally outside a Manhattan courthouse. Some Americans have found a hero in the man accused of vigilante murder. Even when he was just a wanted man smiling in a surveillance picture,…
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