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Hadley Gamble, presentadora de CNBC, acusó al CEO de NBCUniversal Jeff Shell de acoso sexual, según su abogado

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:47 GMT

Hadley Gamble, presentadora de CNBC y corresponsal internacional, acusó al exdirector ejecutivo de NBCUniversal, Jeff Shell, de acoso sexual y discriminación de sexo en una denuncia presentada ante la compañía de medios de comunicación, según informó el lunes su abogado a NBC News.Comcast, la empresa matriz de NBCUniversal, anunció el domingo que Shell dejaba el cargo “de inmediato” tras una investigación de un asesor jurídico externo por “conducta inapropiada”. NBC News y CNBC son ambas unidades de NBCUniversal. Jeff Shell, director ejecutivo de NBCUniversal, deja el cargo tras una “relación inapropiada” La corporación no especificó de qué manera Shell había violado la política de la empresa. En un comunicado separado, Shell dijo que había tenido una “relación inapropiada con una mujer en la empresa”.Para más información, visita NBCNews.com Source

La OMS está observando la subvariante XBB.1,16, llamada “Arcturus” en redes sociales, como una variante de interés

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:47 GMT

(CNN) — La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) elevó el sublinaje de la variante de coronavirus ómicron XBB.1,16 de rápido crecimiento como una nueva variante de interés, y dice que está superando a la variante XBB.1,5 anteriormente dominante en muchas regiones.XBB.1,16 es descendiente de la variante XBB recombinante, que es una combinación de dos sublinajes BA.2. En las redes sociales, la variante ha sido apodada Arcturus, como la estrella más brillante del hemisferio norte celeste. Actualmente, es la variante dominante en la India, donde está causando una ola de enfermedades en su mayoría leves. Pero se ha visto en otros 32 países, incluido Estados Unidos.Esta rama está muy relacionada con la variante XBB.1,5. Tiene dos cambios genéticos que son diferentes, incluido uno en su proteína espiga, dijo Francois Balloux, director del Instituto de Genética de la UCL, en el University College London, en un comunicado. Balloux dijo que espera que le vaya bien en países que no tuvi...

Giants look to keep home win streak going, host the Cardinals

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:47 GMT

St. Louis Cardinals (9-14, fourth in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (9-13, fourth in the NL West)San Francisco; Tuesday, 9:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Jake Woodford (1-2, 6.05 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, 12 strikeouts); Giants: Sean Manaea (0-1, 6.60 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 16 strikeouts)BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants will try to keep a three-game home win streak going when they play the St. Louis Cardinals.San Francisco is 9-13 overall and 5-6 at home. The Giants have gone 4-12 in games when they have allowed at least one home run.St. Louis has a 9-14 record overall and a 4-6 record on the road. The Cardinals have a 6-2 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.The teams play Tuesday for the second time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Thairo Estrada has four doubles and four home runs for the Giants. Mike Yastrzemski is 12-for-41 with a double and two home runs over the past 10 games.Nolan Gorman has six home runs, 11 walks and 22 RBI while hitting .310 for the Car...

Ron DeSantis, facing challenges at home, will test presidential ambitions overseas

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:47 GMT

(CNN) — After a trying week for his national political ambitions, Gov. Ron DeSantis has headed abroad this week for a series of visits to allied nations — an opportunity for the Florida Republican to step onto the international stage for the first time as a likely presidential contender.The official purpose behind DeSantis’ globetrotting is for an “international trade mission,” according to his office. DeSantis, as well as first lady Casey DeSantis and two representatives from his administration, will travel to Japan, South Korea, Israel and the United Kingdom to meet with officials and chat up potential business partnerships.“This trade mission will give us the opportunity to strengthen economic relationships and continue to demonstrate Florida’s position as an economic leader,” the governor said in a news release Thursday.DeSantis met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday in Tokyo where the two exchanged views on ̶...

‘It’s going to affect a lot of people’: Shuttle buses replace Blue Line trains as MBTA works to lift slow zones

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:47 GMT

Shuttle buses replaced train service throughout the Blue Line Monday on the first of several nights with planned disruptions over the next two weeks. The diversions will be in place beginning at 8 p.m. and lasting until the end of service nightly through Thursday, according to the MBTA. The diversions will run again on nights from Monday through Thursday next week. Shuttle buses will run during diversions between Government Center and Wonderland stations, with no shuttle service to Bowdoin station. https://twitter.com/MBTA/status/1650484738514202628The T said the disruption aims to make way for track work in spots along the Blue Line as it works to lift slow zones across its lines. The Blue Line currently has speed restrictions in place across 44% of its tracks. The T said it is prioritizing this upcoming work to help boost the Blue Line’s ability to carry riders during a planned two-month closure of the Sumner Tunnel this summer.  Officials...

Boston police look to ID suspect in connection with Back Bay sexual assault

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:47 GMT

Boston Police are looking to identify a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault in Back Bay Saturday night. Police say the incident happened around 11:45 p.m. in the area of Beacon Street and Public Alley 908. The suspect is described as being between 5’8” and 5’10” with medium to heavy build, dark curly hair, and facial hair, police say. He was wearing a navy-blue shirt with tie-dye design and black baggy sweatpants with two white stripes.In addition, police say the suspect reportedly spoke English with an accent and spoke in another language.Anyone with any information about this case is asked to call detectives at (617) 343-4400 or use the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS.https://twitter.com/bostonpolice/status/1650669618212601856

Fire at Randolph home leaves 7 people displaced

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:47 GMT

Seven people are displaced following a house fire on Marconi Drive in Randolph early Tuesday morning. Firefighters were seen pulling the eaves apart to check for hot spots. Chief Ronald Cassford says the fire started in the basement of the house and spread to the roof. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Gators quarterback greats weigh Anthony Richardson’s NFL potential

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:47 GMT

Besides being the first of Florida’s long line of quarterback greats, Steve Spurrier produced his share of them.Spurrier would have welcomed a chance to develop Anthony Richardson into the next one.“I tell people all the time, I would have loved to have coached him,” Spurrier told the Orlando Sentinel. “But that didn’t work out.”Instead, Richardson had three coaches in three seasons while never fully capitalizing on his considerable physical tools.“I had to learn a new offense in six months,” Richardson wrote during an April 13 contribution on The Player’s Tribune. “Even though I didn’t always get the result I wanted … I never gave up.”The question ‘what could have been’ will hang over Richardson’s college career.On Thursday night, NFL decision-makers will ask themselves, what could be?Richardson will be among the first quarterbacks drafted, a decision based on his sublime athletic abilit...

Five years after the Ravens made a splash by drafting QB Lamar Jackson, might they do it again?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:47 GMT

A shock wave rippled through Ravens headquarters in Owings Mills as midnight approached on April 26, 2018.A few minutes earlier, the team’s vice president of public relations, Kevin Byrne, had asked general manager Ozzie Newsome if he was ready to speak with reporters about the Ravens’ first-round draft pick, tight end Hayden Hurst. No, Newsome said, he thought there might be more business that night.In a flash, the Ravens were back on the clock with the No. 32 pick they acquired in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. On ESPN’s broadcast, veteran analyst Mel Kiper Jr. speculated they were about to select Iowa center James Daniels. Newsome had something splashier in mind.NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell soon announced it to the world: Lamar Jackson, the most dazzling, divisive prospect in a quarterback-rich draft was headed to Baltimore.Five years later, Jackson is again a central character as the Ravens and the NFL prepare for another draft Thursday night. He more ...

Mike Preston: After move from Germany to Towson, offensive lineman Roman Wahrheit could land in NFL | COMMENTARY

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:47 GMT

Former Towson University football coach Rob Ambrose had gambled years ago on a European player named Tibo Debaillie, who now plays for the BC Lions in the Canadian Football League. So when German offensive tackle Roman Wahrheit became available in 2019, Ambrose had no reservations.Wahrheit later became a Tiger, and he might soon earn a spot on an NFL roster. He probably won’t get selected in the three-day draft, which begins Thursday, but he’ll eventually sign a free agent contract somewhere.When he plays, Ambrose says he will make a strong impression.“Physically, he is a freak of nature,” said Ambrose, who was fired by Towson in November after 13 seasons. “He is as gifted as anyone I ever coached and he is incredibly smart. This is his dream to play at the next level. These teams know what they are getting.”Wahrheit is a hybrid, capable of playing guard or tackle. He is considered an investment because he has only been playing football for six ye...