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Taylor Swift No. 1 most streamed artist of 2023 on Spotify

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:51:23 GMT

(KRON) -- Spotify announced that Taylor Swift is this year’s most streamed artist, with more than 26.1 billion global streams since January 1.Based on Spotify’s pay per stream being an estimated $0.0035, Swift earned a staggering $91,350,000 in 2023 from the streaming platform alone, according to a data analysis by Vegas Gems. Swift's streams bumped Bad Bunny down to Spotify's No. 2 most streamed artist. The Puerto Rican Latin music sensation held the top spot for the past three years.Spotify's annual Wrapped wrote, "Musically, 2023 was defined by the return of major female pop stars, sonic diversity that topped the charts, and a global music atmosphere that gave rise to powerful genres."Miley Cyrus can buy herself flowers to celebrate singing the most-streamed song of the year. Spotify reported "Flowers" was streamed 1.6 billion times globally.Swift's streaming success was further catapulted by her world tour. The pop superstar had an incredibly successful year with "The Eras Tour,...

Marlins finalizing a deal to add former Giants manager Gabe Kapler to front office, AP source says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:51:23 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins are finalizing an agreement to hire former San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler as an assistant general manager, according to a person familiar with the deal.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the deal has not been finalized.Kapler was fired by the Giants with three days left in the 2023 regular season after the team failed to make the playoffs for a second straight year. He had a 295-248 record over four seasons with the Giants, but his only year guiding the team to a winning record was 2021, when San Francisco won a franchise-record 107 games and the NL West title.San Francisco lost in the NL Division Series that year in five games to Los Angeles, then went 81-81 last year. The Giants were 78-81 at the time of Kapler’s firing.The 48-year-old Kapler also managed the Philadelphia Phillies from 2018-2019, going 161-163.Once his hiring is announced, Kapler will be one of four assistant general mana...

Live updates | Israeli strikes kill over 175 people in Gaza after cease-fire ends, officials say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:51:23 GMT

Israeli strikes on houses and buildings have killed at least 178 people throughout the Gaza Strip on the first hours of fighting after a weeklong truce collapsed Friday, according to the Health Ministry there. Israel said it struck more than 200 Hamas targets. Militants in Gaza resumed firing rockets into Israel, and fighting broke out between Israel and Hezbollah militants operating along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon. Cease-fire mediator Qatar said efforts are ongoing to renew the truce, which saw Israel pause most military activity in Gaza and release 300 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for militants freeing over 100 hostages held in Gaza. Israel says 115 adult men, 20 women and two children are still held captive. Weeks of Israeli bombardment and a ground campaign have left homeless more than three-quarters of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents, causing a humanitarian crisis as they face widespread shortages of food, water and other supplies. No trucks carrying a...

ISPS Handa Australian Open Scores

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:51:23 GMT

FridaySydneya-The Lakes (Host Course)6,899 yards; Par 72b-The Australian Golf Club7,228 yards; Par 71Purse: $1.8 millionSecond RoundNote: Tournament is played on two courses with different pars.Min Woo Lee, Australia67a-64b—131Patrick Rodgers, United States64a-70b—134Connor Syme, Scotland64b-70a—134Sam Brazel, Australia70a-65b—135Joaquin Niemann, Chile66b-69a—135Jhonattan Vegas, Venezuela66b-69a—135Alex Fitzpatrick, England68b-68a—136Grant Forrest, Scotland65b-71a—136Jeffrey Guan, Australia70b-66a—136Ryo Hisatsune, Japan69a-67b—136David Horsey, England66b-70a—136Rikuya Hoshino, Japan68a-68b—136Samuel Jones, New Zealand69a-67b—136Jason Scrivener, Australia72a-64b—136Lars Van Meijel, Netherlands70b-66a—136Laurie Canter, England70b-67a—137Cameron Davis, Australia63a-74b—137Lucas Herbert, Australia68b-69a—137Hayden Hopewell, Australia65a-72b—137Matt Jones, Australia69b-68a—137Yuto Katsuragawa, Japan67a-70b—137Alexander Levy, France66a-71b—137Alfredo Garcia-Heredia, Spain69b-69a—138Marc ...

ISPS Handa Australian Open Par Scores

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:51:23 GMT

FridaySydneya-The Lakes (Host Course)6,899 yards; Par 72b-The Australian Golf Club7,228 yards; Par 71Purse: $1.8 millionSecond RoundNote: Tournament is played on two courses with different pars.Min Woo Lee, Australia67a-64b—131-12Patrick Rodgers, United States64a-70b—134-9Connor Syme, Scotland64b-70a—134-9Sam Brazel, Australia70a-65b—135-8Joaquin Niemann, Chile66b-69a—135-8Jhonattan Vegas, Venezuela66b-69a—135-8Alex Fitzpatrick, England68b-68a—136-7Grant Forrest, Scotland65b-71a—136-7Jeffrey Guan, Australia70b-66a—136-7Ryo Hisatsune, Japan69a-67b—136-7David Horsey, England66b-70a—136-7Rikuya Hoshino, Japan68a-68b—136-7Samuel Jones, New Zealand69a-67b—136-7Jason Scrivener, Australia72a-64b—136-7Lars Van Meijel, Netherlands70b-66a—136-7Laurie Canter, England70b-67a—137-6Cameron Davis, Australia63a-74b—137-6Lucas Herbert, Australia68b-69a—137-6Hayden Hopewell, Australia65a-72b—137-6Matt Jones, Australia69b-68a—137-6Yuto Katsuragawa, Japan67a-70b—137-6Alexander Levy, France66a-71b—137-6...

López Obrador cumple cinco años en la presidencia con unos 161.500 homicidios dolosos, 17,65% más que en el Gobierno anterior

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:51:23 GMT

(CNN Español) — A cinco años de que Andrés Manuel López Obrador asumiera la presidencia de México, su Gobierno ha logrado frenar el aumento anual de los homicidios dolosos, pero esos crímenes se mantienen en niveles elevados y ya superan a los registrados en todo el sexenio anterior, de acuerdo con cifras oficiales y especialistas consultados por CNN.Desde el 1 de diciembre de 2018 hasta el 31 de octubre de este año —la actualización más reciente—, en esta administración se han registrado 161.518 homicidios dolosos, un promedio de 2.737,59 al mes, según las estadísticas del Secretariado Ejecutivo del Sistema Nacional de Seguridad Pública (SESNSP).Este total representa 17,65% más que todos los homicidios dolosos registrados en el sexenio de Enrique Peña Nieto (2012-2018), cuando fueron 137.286.Durante este Gobierno, 2019 —primer año completo de esta gestión— cerró con 34.719 homicidios dolosos. En 2020, la cifra fue de 34.569, lo que representó una baja de -0,43%.Inseguridad en...

Browns starting Joe Flacco against the Rams. Veteran is fourth QB for Cleveland in ’23

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:51:23 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joe Flacco isn’t exactly a rah-rah guy, but the veteran quarterback’s steady presence might be exactly what the Cleveland Browns need to stay in the playoff chase.Flacco will start Sunday for the Browns, kicking off his 16th NFL season by becoming the team’s fourth starting quarterback this year.“I don’t know if Joe’s ever been accused of being enthusiastic,” coach Kevin Stefanski said. “Joe’s a pro. I’ve been around pros. He’s right up there. He does his job.”The 38-year-old Flacco signed with the Browns (7-4) two weeks ago after Deshaun Watson had season-ending shoulder surgery. Flacco is playing this week against the Los Angeles Rams because rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson remains in the concussion protocol after getting hurt in last week’s loss at Denver.If Flacco plays well this week, he’ll likely remain Cleveland’s starter for the rest of the season.It’s a twist for the Browns as Flacco spent 11 seasons beating them while he played for AFC North rival Baltim...

Denver weather: Mountain snow, high wind this weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:51:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Snow will continue to impact higher elevations, while Denver's weather could see a few flurries, wind gusts and slightly warmer temperatures this weekend.Winter weather advisories (purple in the map below) will remain in effect through the weekend. These will be paired with winter storm warnings (pink) Saturday evening through Sunday. During this time, 6-14 inches of snowfall will pile up in the high country, adding to difficult driving conditions because of blowing snow and slick roads.A high wind watch is set to go into effect for the foothills Saturday evening through Sunday morning. During this time, wind speeds will pick up to 30-50 mph and could gust up to 80 mph.An avalanche watch has also been issued for Saturday night through Sunday. Avalanche danger will be high, level 4 or 5, because of heavy snow and strong wind.Weather tonight: Chilly, cloudy, mountain snowOvernight, Denver will stay cloudy and chilly. There will be a chance for a few flurries as lows fa...

Arapahoe County representative to resign from Colorado House

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:51:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Rep. Ruby Dickson (D-37) announced Friday that effective Dec. 11, she will be resigning from the Colorado House of Representatives, citing the negative effect of the current politics on her and her family.District 37 covers Arapahoe County. In a statement released at about 10:38 a.m., Dickson thanked her supporters and constituents, calling their engagement "invaluable.""While I had high hopes of impacting policy to benefit future generations, and while I’m proud of our legislative accomplishments, it has recently become clear that the sensationalistic and vitriolic nature of the current political environment is not healthy for me or my family," Dickson wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Should Israel funding be conditional? Bennet weighs in Dickson added that she believes the people of House District 37 need an effective representative, and she is "stepping aside now to allow someone more suited for the rigors of the current moment to step in."Dickson was sworn into o...

Denver changes housing site plans as House1000 deadline nears

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:51:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- There have been a few changes to the city's efforts to house 1000 people in Denver since FOX31 last heard from Mayor Mike Johnston.His office announced two more homeless encampments will be closing soon, while yet another site has been removed a potential location for shelter. FOX31 Problem Solvers reached out to the city looking for answers. Mayor’s office to close 2 more homeless encampments, move hundreds indoors The Denver Mayor's Office released an update Friday morning saying encampments on 20th and Curtis Streets and 48th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard will be closed later in December.FOX31 asked the city when these encampments would close and where folks currently living there would be going. "For the safety and privacy of our unhoused neighbors we are not sharing details of encampment closure dates and destination locations currently," the city's Homeless Resolution Operations Center said in a statement.Additionally, the city is removing another site origi...