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Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Here’s what that means

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:38 GMT

(CNN) — Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is considered the holiest day of the year for people who practice Judaism.The holiday technically spans two calendar days, because the Jewish calendar is lunar. Days are marked sunset to sunset. This year, it begins at sunset on September 24 and continues until the evening of September 25.‘Days of Awe’Yom Kippur concludes a 10-day period known as the “Days of Awe” that begins with the Jewish New Year, which is called Rosh Hashanah.Jews around the world are to face their misdeeds and sins over the year through worship and prayer so that they may atone for their wrongdoings. With fear and wonder in facing God’s judgment, Jews seek forgiveness. In doing so, people are called to self-reflect on their failings and flaws.No matter how you spend the day, it’s a time to atone in your own way, whether in a synagogue or at home. Synagogues hold religious services throughout the day for practicing Jews to come pray introspectively, either askin...

Authorities ID woman found dead near Clearwater after gator is spotted with a body in its mouth

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:38 GMT

(CNN) — Florida authorities have identified the woman found dead after an alligator was seen with a body in its mouth.Authorities responded to a call in Largo, in the Tampa Bay area, about a gator in the water about 1:50 p.m. on Friday.The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday identified the victim as Sabrina Peckham, 41.A witness, JaMarcus Bullard, told CNN affiliate Spectrum News 13 he earlier saw an alligator with a body its mouth.“I could tell there was a body in his mouth, so I started recording,” Bullard said.Officials humanely killed In the the 13-foot, 8.5-inch male, according to the sheriff’s office and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.Alligators have been spotted in the area before, but resident Jennifer Dean told Spectrum News 13 that she had never seen one this large.“A lot of my neighbors were out here and they’re the ones that told me about the gator,” Dean said. “While we were standing here we heard a shot. I assume they killed the gator.”

Police investigating 4 assaults near Berklee College

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:38 GMT

Boston police are investigating four assaults near Berklee College of Music in the Back Bay on Saturday evening.Boston police said they responded to Berklee around 6 p.m., where four people were assaulted on Massachusetts Avenue, Boylston Street and Haviland Street. All attacks happened within the same block from each other.Berklee College police responded to 153 Massachusetts Avenue, and another victim was assaulted near 1130 Boylston Street. Both victims denied medical treatment.Two people were attacked near 1 Haviland Street, and both victims were treated on scene, Boston police said.Police said the investigation is ongoing and its unclear if the incidents are connected.

Jets’ Sauce Gardner says he was hit with a cheap shot to his ‘private parts’ from Patriots’ Jones

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:38 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner accused Patriots quarterback Mac Jones of taking things a little too far by hitting him in his “private parts” during New England’s 15-10 victory on Sunday.With the Patriots facing third-and-1 from the Jets 45 early in the fourth quarter, Jones pushed forward to try to get a first down on a quarterback sneak. He was stuffed by several New York defenders, but kept churning his legs after the whistle blew.Jones — who has been accused of a few dirty plays during his two-plus seasons in the NFL — got into it with several Jets players, and linebacker C.J. Mosley slammed the quarterback to the turf. When Jones got up, Gardner said the Patriots player bumped into him — and the Jets cornerback shoved him after he said he took an inappropriate shot below the belt.“He had got tackled,” Gardner said. “He reached his hand up to try to, like, get me to help him up. And I just moved his hand out of the way. ...

GAME ON!

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:38 GMT

The Bruins topped the New York Rangers Sunday at TD Garden in their preseason opener. The 3-0 win featured goals from Matthew Poitras, Jake DeBrusk and John Beecher. Boston opens the regular season at home against Chicago on Oct. 11.

Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift spotted leaving Arrowhead Stadium after Sunday's game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:38 GMT

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and pop star Taylor Swift were spotted together at Arrowhead Stadium stadium following Sunday's game.In a video captured by WGN TV's Jarrett Payton, Kelce and Swift could be seen walking side by side after the Chief's blowout win against the Chicago Bears.According to the Associated Press, Swift was seen standing with Kelce's mother in a box suite during the game. Taylor Swift attends Chiefs game against Bears amid Kelce dating rumors The news comes amid rumors that the two have been dating, according to the AP.

Scattered severe storms moving through parts of the area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures hit 103º in Austin at Camp Mabry and at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Sunday. This easily smashed the previous record high for this day at Camp Mabry of 99º set in 1926, 2005 and 2011. The record at AUS was also broken today beating the previous record of 101º in 2005.Scattered severe storms possible tonightThe excessive heat will destabilize the atmosphere enough to develop scattered storms, some of them severe, as we head into the evening.Storms have already started developing in the Hill Country, Williamson County and Milam County and will slowly drop south-southeast through the area. At least 60% rain/storm coverage is expected, but some areas may miss out. Storm chances increase for the Austin Metro later in the eveningMost of the area is in a Level 2 out of 5 severe weather risk tonight with large hail and damaging winds the primary concern. Severe weather risk this evening and tonight (SPC)Hail size could exceed 2", so make sure to pu...

'Iron sharpens iron' when the Texas Longhorns defend in the red zone

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The old sports cliche of a team "bending but not breaking," is of course rooted in a myriad of examples, and the Texas Longhorns defense certainly fits that bill so far this season.Baylor reached the Longhorns' red zone, the area between the 20-yard line and the goal line, six times and came away with only two field goals. Two of the times the Bears advanced the ball that deep in Longhorns territory were from muffed punts, but even when Baylor's offense marched it close, the Texas defense stood tall. Instant Analysis: Texas leaves Waco for final time with resounding victory over Baylor In four games this season, the Longhorns are tied for second in FBS in red zone defense, allowing opponents to score just five out of 10 times. Four of the scores are field goals and the Longhorns are one of just four teams that have yet to allow a rushing touchdown in the red zone. The Longhorns are tied with Michigan and Duke while Syracuse has allowed teams to score in the red zon...

NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 Results

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:38 GMT

SundayAt Texas Motor SpeedwayFort Worth, Texas.Lap length: 1.50 miles(Start position in parentheses)1. (18) William Byron, Chevrolet, 267 laps, 47 points.2. (5) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 267, 38.3. (1) Bubba Wallace, Toyota, 267, 37.4. (9) Christopher Bell, Toyota, 267, 41.5. (10) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 267, 42.6. (22) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 267, 31.7. (3) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 267, 34.8. (8) Daniel Suárez, Chevrolet, 267, 30.9. (24) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Chevrolet, 267, 28.10. (31) Chase Briscoe, Ford, 267, 30.11. (29) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 267, 36.12. (14) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 267, 25.13. (28) Justin Haley, Chevrolet, 267, 24.14. (2) Chris Buescher, Ford, 267, 38.15. (17) Michael McDowell, Ford, 267, 28.16. (19) Carson Hocevar, Chevrolet, 267, 0.17. (16) Martin Truex Jr, Toyota, 267, 20.18. (21) Aric Almirola, Ford, 267, 19.19. (26) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 267, 18.20. (30) Harrison Burton, Ford, 267, 17.21. (20) Joey Logano, Ford, 267, 16.22. (34) BJ McLeod, Chevrolet, 267, 0.23....

Carlota Ciganda’s clutch shots keep the Solheim Cup in European hands

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:38 GMT

CASARES, Spain (AP) — Carlota Ciganda starred on Spanish soil on Sunday with two of the best shots of her life, finishing with two birdies for a clutch win over Nelly Korda that assured Europe of retaining the Solheim Cup with the first tie in history.The matches at Finca Cortesin finished at 14-all. Europe retains the cup as the defending champion. The Americans last won the Solheim Cup in 2017.The Americans appeared to be in control of the Sunday singles session until Caroline Hedwall of Sweden won five of the last six holes to flip her match against Ally Ewing. That set the stage for Ciganda. She was all square with Korda until hitting it tight on the 16th for birdie, and then hitting a tee shot on the par-3 17th to 2 feet for birdie and a 2-and-1 victory.That assured Europe the 14 points it needed to retain the cup. Ciganda, the only Spanish player on the European team, went 4-0 for the week.EUROPEAN TOURSAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — Ryo Hisatsune of Japan posted a 5-...