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Big-spending Chelsea signs midfielder Romeo Lavia on transfer from Southampton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:56 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Chelsea completed the signing of 19-year-old defensive midfielder Romeo Lavia from Southampton on Friday after agreeing to a reported transfer fee of 58 million pounds ($74 million).The Belgium international signed a seven-year deal after reportedly rejecting a proposed move to Liverpool.The spending spree at Stamford Bridge continues with Lavia arriving just days after Chelsea signed Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo from Brighton for a reported 115 million pounds ($146 million). Caicedo’s signing took Chelsea’s spending on players to $1 billion in 15 months under its new American owners.The highly rated Lavia has played only 29 times in the Premier League.“I’m really happy to join Chelsea and be a part of this exciting project,” Lavia said in Chelsea’s announcement. “It’s an amazing football club with a great history and I’m really excited to get started. I can’t wait to meet all my new teammates and build a chemistry together to achieve great...

Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott retires at age 34

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:56 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott retired from soccer on Friday at age 34 after an 18-year career.Walcott scored 129 goals in 560 games for Southampton, Arsenal and Everton. He made 47 appearances for England.At age 17, Walcott was surprisingly named in Sven-Goran Eriksson’s squad for the 2006 World Cup and holds the record of being the country’s youngest-ever player. He scored eight goals for England.Walcott began and ended his career with Southampton, breaking into the first team at age 16 in 2005 and returning to St. Mary’s in 2020.“I’m lucky enough to have had offers to continue playing, but it feels right to finish where I started and hang up my football boots,” he wrote on Instagram.Walcott scored 108 goals in 397 appearances over 12 seasons played at Arsenal before he left for Everton in January 2018.“The support shown to me throughout this time has been incredible in every way imaginable and I am truly grateful,” he wrote. “I’ve shared the footbal...

Renuncia jefe de gestión de emergencias de Maui por razones de salud, un día después de defender el silencio de las sirenas durante los mortales incendios forestales

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:56 GMT

(CNN) — El administrador de la agencia de gestión de emergencias de Maui renunció alegando motivos de salud, dijo este jueves el condado de Maui, un anuncio que se produce un día después de que el funcionario defendiera el silencio del sistema de sirenas de la isla la semana pasada durante el incendio forestal más mortífero en EE.UU. en más de 100 años.La renuncia del administrador de la Agencia de Manejo de Emergencias de Maui, Herman Andaya, es efectiva de inmediato, dijo el condado.Los incendios forestales que comenzaron el 8 de agosto han matado al menos a 111 personas, incluidos niños, principalmente en el área de la ciudad de Lahaina en la costa oeste de Maui. Y la mayor parte de la zona quemada aún necesita ser revisada, dijeron las autoridades.“Dada la gravedad de la crisis que enfrentamos, mi equipo y yo colocaremos a alguien en esta posición clave lo más rápido posible, y espero hacer ese anuncio pronto”, dijo el alcalde del condado de Maui, Richard Bissen.Los detall...

Black chefs chop it up at Family Reunion food festival in Middleburg

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:56 GMT

Rodney Scott serves as pitmaster at the Family Reunion at the Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg, Virginia.(WTOP/Jason Fraley) Rodney Scott serves as pitmaster at the Family Reunion at the Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg, Virginia.(WTOP/Jason Fraley) toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews Family Reunion in Middleburg (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-aud...

DC’s attorney general, federal investigators looking into criminal charges against Falcicchio

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:56 GMT

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb’s office and federal investigators are looking into John Falcicchio, a former aide to the city’s mayor, a source close to the investigation tells WTOP.The source said it is part of a probe to see if Falcicchio should face criminal charges in connection to the allegations of sexual harassment against him.The work by investigators, which was first reported by Washington City Paper, comes after the city released two separate reports which found the former Deputy Mayor and Chief of Staff sexually harassed two female District employees.The probe conducted by the Mayor’s Office of Legal Counsel, concluded Falcicchio “more likely than not” sexually harassed the employee in violation of the mayor’s order regarding sexual harassment and the D.C. Human Rights Act.According to the source, the two women who filed complaints against Falcicchio have been questioned already by investigators with the OAG. The attorney general’s public safety division ...

AP PHOTOS: Lifelike robots and android dogs wow visitors at Beijing robotics fair

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:56 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — Winking, grimacing or nodding their heads, robots mimicked the expressions of visitors at a robot expo in Beijing. They were among the creations dazzling people attending the annual World Robot Conference, where companies showed off robots designed for a wide range of uses, including manufacturing, surgery and companionship. The animatronic heads and humanoid robots on display at the EX Robots booth this week personified the image of what robots are supposed to be in the popular imagination, with synthetic skin and lifelike facial expressions complimented by moving arms and hands.CEO Li Boyang said they’re ideal for roles that require interacting with the public, such as in museums, tourist attractions, school settings and “companion scenarios.” Doggie droids — a mainstay of high tech fairs — were out in force. Canine robots shook hands with fairgoers and performed handstands on their front paws. Elsewhere at the fair, robotic arms served Chinese tea, prepared ice cre...

Smart Cups CEO wins Gordon Ramsay’s partnership in culinary show finale

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:56 GMT

A food star is born! Well, sort of. The finale of “Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars” went down Wednesday night and in the end, only one person could be chosen to go into business with the famous chef.Gordon Ramsay (in the show): “I wanna bank on someone that I can really believe in. It’s not just an investment. It’s a partnership.”It’s been a long road to the finale of “Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars.”Gordon Ramsay (in the show): “This has been a really tough decision for me.”But in the end, there could only be one winner. Gordon Ramsay (in the show): “Congratulations goes to … Chris.”Chris’ supporters on the show: “Yes!”Gordon’s going into business with Smart Cups CEO and founder Chris Kanik!Chris Kanik: “Sometimes I take a step back and I go, whoa, this is pretty cool. Gordon Ramsay’s my partner now and we’re going to take Smart Cups to the next level....

Indulge your palate and connect with community at the Black Pepper Food & Wine Festival!

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:56 GMT

Sometimes your relationship with food is complicated, but at the Black Pepper Food & Wine Festival, it doesn’t have to be. This free local event’s mission is to give you a taste of the community in one block party. From ice cream to barbecue to fufu, you will be fu-full by the time you leave.The Black Pepper Food & Wine Festival is all about connection.Alexis Brown (organizer): “There are so many black-owned businesses here in South Florida that deserve to have a moment to be highlighted and this is a space where we do that.” At The Urban of Overtown, people can get down with grub and so much more.Alexis Brown: “This year, we’re going to have over 35 black-owned businesses that have a wide range of offerings of vegan, Caribbean, fusion, and all things in between. Guests can come in and patronize the businesses that are there. So they can buy different small-size offerings or full-portion offerings. We have a bar that features black-owned s...

Austria’s Sebastian Kurz charged with making false statements

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:56 GMT

Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has been charged on suspicion of making false statements during a government inquiry into the so-called Ibiza Scandal. The charges were announced Friday morning by Austria’s Economic and Corruption Prosecutor’s Office more than two years after Kurz confirmed he was under investigation. Criminal charges were also filed against Kurz’s former head of Cabinet, Bernhard Bonelli, Austrian media reported.Kurz’s trial will start on October 18. In a statement Friday morning, Kurz said: “The allegations are false, and we look forward to it when the truth finally comes to light and the allegations turn out to be unfounded in court.”This story is being updated.

UMass Boston issues alert about missing 15-year-old international student

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:56 GMT

The University of Massachusetts at Boston has issued an alert about a missing 15-year-old international student who hasn’t been seen since leaving campus.Sainabou Ceesay is part of an international program for young student athletes organized by FHI 360. She was last seen walking on Mt. Vernon Street in Dorchester toward the JFK/UMass MBTA station in a pink athletic suit with black strings on both sweatshirt and sweatpants and white Nike slides. She is Black and approximately 5 feet, 6 inches to 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighing between 110 and 120 pounds, with short black hair.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.