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A record-breaking domino city topples at San Jose’s Tech

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:42:43 GMT

The crowd hushed. Within seconds, a navy blue river cascaded into a turbine-powered windmill, then detonated in a burst of hundreds of brightly colored dominos. It was just one epic element at the eighth Tech Topple held Saturday at San Jose’s Tech Interactive museum.A team of professional builders led by kinetic artist Alex Huang — YouTube fans and “Domino Masters” enthusiasts know him as Flash Domino — put their kinetic energy skills to the test to create the largest-ever domino and machine city. Built from more than 17,000 plastic pieces, Topple Town, USA recreated an urban aesthetic mixed with a serene landscape, complete with tiny parks, a lake, a river, a snowy mountain, houses and dominoes creating the vision of fireworks shooting up into the air.As the 54-hour buildup came to an explosive close, dominos collapsing against each other and other props in a massive and impressively creative chain reaction, the crowd erupted in oohs and aahs. Huang, ...

Six people injured after large branch falls in Santa Rosa park

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:42:43 GMT

(KRON) -- Six people were injured after a large tree branch broke off and toppled down at a park in Santa Rosa, according to the Santa Rosa Fire Department. VIDEO: Encampment fire sparks on Hwy 101 Fire crews were called to Spring Lake Park at 10:46 a.m. after learning that a tree branch had come down in the area. One fire engine, one rescue team and one Battalion Chief arrived at the scene with five separate ambulances. (Photos courtesy of SRFD)SRFD says one person suffered "major" injuries in the incident. One person suffered moderate injuries and four others were treated for minor injuries at the scene. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Video from the scene shows several picnic tables in between large trees. A large tree branch is visible i...

Cluster Bomb Fight in the House

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:42:43 GMT

Friday afternoon, the House narrowly passed a defense bill full of Republican culture war priorities. Hopeful efforts earlier in the week to rein in U.S. foreign policy fizzled out by week’s end, including an amendment to block the transfer of cluster munitions to Ukraine and other countries. On this week’s Deconstructed, Ryan Grim is joined by Erik Sperling, executive director of Just Foreign Policy, and The Intercept’s Deputy Editor Nausicaa Renner to discuss how a bipartisan bill to prevent the Biden administration from sending cluster bombs to Ukraine went from gaining momentum to being undermined by another bill introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga.Transcript coming soon.The post Cluster Bomb Fight in the House appeared first on The Intercept.

Data Doctors: Tips for cleaning a sticky keyboard

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:42:43 GMT

Q: The keys on my keyboard are getting harder to press. Can silicone spray be safely used to loosen them?A: The longer you’ve had your keyboard, the more likely you’ll experience issues with sticky keys.The most common cause of sticky keys is the buildup of dust, dirt and debris over time.If you routinely eat while working at your computer, you’ll accelerate the collection of debris, as small crumbs make their way under your keys.If you’ve ever spilled or splashed any liquids that contain sugars, the evaporated remains will absolutely cause problems.Silicon SprayWhile this approach is a great solution for many sticking items in your home, when it comes to a keyboard, it should be avoided.The sticking in your keyboard isn’t from the friction of surfaces, it’s generally debris. Using silicon spray would leave a residue that would attract more dust and debris over time and make things worse.Desktop ComputersBefore you attempt any cleaning efforts, make sure to unplug the keyboard first...

Lundgaard takes pole position at Honda Indy Toronto; IndyCar season leader Palou 15th

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:42:43 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Christian Lundgaard has the pole for the Honda Indy Toronto.Lundgaard had the best lap in the Firestone Fast 6 on a wet street course at Toronto’s Exhibition Place on Saturday.Scott McLaughlin and Pato O’Ward were second and third, respectively.IndyCar standings leader Alex Palou was one of the drivers eliminated in the first round of qualifying.Palou has won four consecutive races but will start 15th in Sunday’s race.Reigning Honda Indy Toronto champion Scott Dixon didn’t advance past the second round of qualifying and will be seventh on the grid.He’s second in the IndyCar season standings behind Palou, his Chip Ganassi Racing teammate.The first group completed its qualifying round but then heavy rain put a track hold on the street course around Exhibition Place.When the second group started its laps, Agustin Canapino spun out on the slick, wet road but quickly recovered without doing any damage to his car.Graham Rahal spun out shortly after, with his front wing goin...

Stephen Curry makes hole-in-one at American Century celebrity golf tournament

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:42:43 GMT

STATELINE, Nev. (AP) — Stephen Curry, from way downtown!The Golden State Warriors star Curry made a hole-in-one Saturday at a celebrity golf tournament, draining his tee shot on the 152-yard par-3 seventh hole at Edgewood Tahoe.Fans roared as Curry hit the shot, ripped off his hat, held a finger in the air and sprinted to the hole, smacking the flag like a runner crossing the finish line.“That was my second one ever,” Curry told an NBC/Peacock TV reporter, still panting from his celebration. “I’m locked in right now but to do it on this hole is unbelievable, wow … I’ll be out of breath for the rest of the day, for good reason though.”Curry was tied for first Saturday through 12 holes in the second round of the American Century Championship, which is packed with a star-studded field including the NHL’s Joe Pavelski and Alex Killorn, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, former NFL quarterback Tony Romo (the defending champion) and former NBA star and...

AJ Minter placed on IL with sore shoulder, another blow to Braves bullpen

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:42:43 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Braves left-hander A.J. Minter was placed on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation on Saturday, another blow to Atlanta’s bullpen.Minter has pitched in a team-leading 44 games and is second on the Braves with 10 saves. The decision was made after Minter played catch on Friday.Right-hander Nick Anderson was placed on the 60-day injured list Thursday because of a right shoulder strain. The Braves entered Saturday 61-29 after a 9-0 win over the Chicago White Sox in a series opener. Atlanta boasts the best record in the majors despite already losing left-hander Dylan Lee (left shoulder inflammation) and right-hander Jesse Chavez (bruised left shin).“We’ve used all the depth, that’s for sure,” manager Brian Snitker said. “Dylan Lee was a huge loss, what he did, that extra lefty, bridging innings in the sixth and seventh to try to get us to the matchup inning we liked for Minter and Nick. Those are the two guys that had been getting us t...

Cody Bellinger hits a grand slam, Cubs beat Red Sox 10-4

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:42:43 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit a grand slam to back a solid effort by pitcher Marcus Stroman and the Cubs topped the Boston Red Sox 10-4 on Saturday.Bellinger, who homered twice in Friday night’s loss, capped a six-run third with his eighth career slam. Patrick Wisdom added a two-run shot, his 15th, an inning later off reliever Tayler Scott.Triston Casas hit his 11th homer and Justin Turner doubled twice to stretch his hitting streak to 11 games for the Red Sox, who had won six straight.James Paxton (5-2) sailed through the first two innings but quickly ran into trouble in the third, which began with a pair of walks wrapped around a hit batter. Nico Hoerner and Seiya Suzuki brought in runs by reaching on fielder’s choice plays and Ian Happ walked to set the table for Bellinger, who knocked his 12th homer of the season into the netting in right center field.The Cubs got two more off Brandon Walter in the seventh to turn the game into a rout.Paxton, looking for his fourth win in as...

Partido amistoso de fútbol femenino entre República de Irlanda y Colombia terminó suspendido tras 20 minutos de juego

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:42:43 GMT

(CNN) — Un amistoso previo a la Copa Mundial Femenina entre la República de Irlanda y Colombia fue cancelado después de que se consideró “demasiado físico”, dijo la Asociación de Fútbol de Irlanda (FAI) en un comunicado.El partido a puerta cerrada disputado en Brisbane, Australia, terminó después de 20 minutos, dijo la FAI el viernes, y el equipo procedió a participar en una sesión de entrenamiento completa.“El juego, que se llevó a cabo en Meakin Park, Brisbane, se volvió demasiado físico y se decidió, luego de consultar con los oficiales del partido, finalizar el juego”, dijo la FAI, según Reuters. CNN se ha comunicado con la FAI.Una de las jugadoras clave de Irlanda, la mediocampista Denise O’Sullivan, se sometió a una radiografía y escáneres tras una lesión sufrida durante el amistoso. El sábado, la FAI dijo que la jugadora evitó una fractura.Mundial Femenino de Fútbol 2023: estas son las principales estrellas latinoamericanas a seguirLa entrenadora en je...

Glasnow’s strong start, Siri’s home runs lead Rays past Royals 6-1

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:42:43 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tyler Glasnow allowed one run over six innings, Jose Siri hit two solo home runs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader.Kansas City sends Cole Ragans (2-3, 5.92 ERA) to the mound for the second game of the split doubleheader, which became necessary when rain postponed Friday’s opener. Tampa Bay had not announced its starter for the nightcap.Glasnow (3-3) gave up six hits and fanned seven in the opener. He got his first win in over a month when the Rays beat Oakland on June 14.Siri homered in the third inning off Alec Marsh (0-3) and in the ninth off Nick Wittgren to mark the seventh time in his career that he’s gone deep twice in a game.Francisco Mejia extended the Tampa Bay lead in the fifth with a home run to left field, his fourth of the season.Royals reliever Collin Snider started the eighth inning by throwing 13 consecutive balls, which loaded the bases for the Rays. Luke Raley took ad...