Study suggests global warming set to worsen snow shortages on Europe's ski slopes
A scientific study published Monday projects that over half of Europeโs ski resorts will face a severe lack of snow if temperatures rise 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, while nearly all would be by an increase of 4 degrees โ presenting challenges for the tourism industry and policymakers, and threatening a cold reality for ski lovers.
NATO chief heading to Turkey this weekend in fresh push on Swedish membership
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will hold talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other senior Turkish officials this weekend as pressure mounts on Turkey to lift its objections to Sweden joining the military organization.
Portugal, Belgium held in WCup qualifying, Ireland shocked
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the World Cup 2022 group A qualifying soccer match between Serbia and Portugal at the Rajko Mitic stadium in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, March 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)Portugal and Belgium were left frustrated by draws in their World Cup qualifying matches. Stรฉphanie Frappart made more history as the first woman to referee a men's World Cup qualifier as the Netherlands beat Latvia 2-0. TV replays indicated the ball did cross the line, but goal-line technology and video review aren't used in the World Cup qualifiers. Artem Dzyuba scored both of Russia's goals to move within one goal of the Russian team record of 30 held by retired striker Alexander Kerzhakov.
The Latest: New Zealand opens 1st big vaccination clinic
New Zealand has opened its first large vaccination clinic as it scales up efforts to protect people from the coronavirus. (New Zealand Ministry of Health via AP)WELLINGTON, New Zealand โ New Zealand has opened its first large vaccination clinic as it scales up efforts to protect people from the coronavirus. Gordon cites Wyomingโs declining number of COVID-19 cases and its success in distributing vaccines as reasons to lift the restrictions. AdThe nation of 1.3 million has seen a rapidly increasing number of COVID-19 cases n the past few weeks. Italyโs total virus cases surpassed 3 million last week, with a new surge powered by the highly contagious variant that was first identified in Britain.
2021 Iditarod race in Alaska to be about 140 miles shorter
Thomas Waerner, of Norway, arrives in Nome, Alaska, Wednesday, March 18, 2020, to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. (Marc Lester/Anchorage Daily News via AP)ANCHORAGE, Alaska โ The 2021 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will be about 140 miles (225 kilometers) shorter than normal as a result of complications stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. Facial coverings and social distancing will be mandated at checkpoints, according to race officials. The Iditarod is scheduled to start on March 6, 2021, in Anchorage, with a restart scheduled for Willow the next day. Race officials said they would soon announce the finalized details about where exactly in Willow the race will start and begin.
Hovland birdies the last hole to win Mayakoba Classic
Viktor Hovland of Norway plays on the 1st Hole during the final round of the PGA Tour Mayakoba Golf Classic, in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. It sure didn't look that way at the Mayakoba Golf Classic, where he captured another PGA Tour title with another big putt at the end. It was the first time since the Mayakoba Classic began in 2007 that it was won with a birdie putt on the final hole. Hovland won the Puerto Rico Open in February for his first PGA Tour title by holing a 30-foot birdie putt on the last hole. The former NCAA champion at Oregon also was going for his second PGA Tour win, the first one coming at the AT&T Byron Nelson two years ago.
The Latest: Ohio Stadium off limits to family and friends
A limited number of media will be allowed to cover Saturdayโs football game, which will be nationally televised on FOX. Hickok got into the tournament as an alternate after Bill Haas tested positive earlier in the week. Thatโs the most positive tests on the PGA Tour since late June, when four players tested positive in a span of a week. Cameron Champ, Denny McCarthy and Dylan Frittelli had positive tests in Connecticut, and Harris English tested positive in Detroit. The Bosnian soccer federation said Wednesday that besides Kolasinac, another national team player, Ibrahim Sehic, also tested positive.
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree goes up; lighting Dec. 2
The 2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, a 75-foot tall Norway Spruce that was acquired in Oneonta, N.Y., is suspended by a crane as its is prepared for setting on a platform at Rockefeller Center Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)ONEONTA, N.Y. โ A 75-foot (23-meter) Norway spruce arrived Saturday at New York City's Rockefeller Center to serve as one of the world's most famous Christmas trees. The tree was donated by Al Dick of Daddy Al's General Store in Oneonta, in central New York. Tishman Speyer, the company that owns Rockefeller Center, has said it's especially proud to keep up the tree tradition this year. The pandemic has spurred the cancellation of some other New York holiday customs, such as the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.
75-foot spruce to be NYC's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree
This year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, a 75-foot tall Norway Spruce, is guided onto a flatbed truck, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Oneonta, N.Y. The tree will be brought into New York City and erected at Rockefeller Center on Saturday, Nov. 14. (Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Tishman Speyer)ONEONTA, N.Y. โ The 75-foot (23-meter) Norway spruce that will anchor New York City's holiday festivities as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was cut down in upstate New York on Thursday and will soon be headed to Manhattan. The tree was donated by Al Dick of Daddy Al's General Store in Oneonta, developer Tishman Speyer said in a release. It will be trucked to New York City and erected at Rockefeller Center on Saturday.
75-foot spruce to be NYC's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree
This year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, a 75-foot tall Norway Spruce, is guided onto a flatbed truck, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Oneonta, N.Y. The tree will be brought into New York City and erected at Rockefeller Center on Saturday, Nov. 14. (Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Tishman Speyer)ONEONTA, N.Y. โ The 75-foot (23-meter) Norway spruce that will anchor New York City's holiday festivities as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was cut down in upstate New York on Thursday and will soon be headed to Manhattan. The tree was donated by Al Dick of Daddy Al's General Store in Oneonta, developer Tishman Speyer said in a release. It will be trucked to New York City and erected at Rockefeller Center on Saturday.
The Latest: Wrestling world championships canceled
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The wrestling world championships have been canceled because of travel restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic. United World Wrestling says there werenโt enough entries for next monthโs tournament in Serbia to meet its criteria for a world championship event. UWW had wanted at least eight of the top-10 ranked nations and 70% of the athletes from last yearโs world championships to participate. ___Norwayโs friendly soccer match against Israel has been canceled because of the risk of contracting COVID-19. The Norwegian soccer federation says the decision was recommended by national health authorities one day after an Israel player tested positive.
Norway's aging king discharged after heart surgery
COPENHAGEN โ King Harald V of Norway was discharged from the main hospital in Oslo on Monday after a successful operation to replace a heart valve. โThe king is in good shape,โ the monarch's doctor, Bjoern Bendz, said after the surgery at the Rikshospitaletโs Cardiovascular and Lung Clinic. The palace earlier had said that the intervention was necessary to improve the 83-year-old kingโs breathing. Last month, the king was hospitalized with breathing difficulties. In 2005, the kingโs aortic valve was replaced by an artificial heart valve.
Portugal, France lose perfect records; England beats Belgium
France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris makes a save in front of Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between France and Portugal at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, France, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)MILAN โ Portugal and France lost their perfect records in this seasonโs UEFA Nations League after playing out a 0-0 draw against each other on Sunday, and Belgium saw its 13-match unbeaten run ended by a 2-1 defeat against England. Franceโs Kylian Mbappe was substituted near the end after having failed to make an impression against the Nations League championโs resolute defense. Portugal stays top in Group 3 of League A, ahead of France on goal difference, with both teams on seven points. England moved a point ahead of second-place Belgium and three above Denmark which beat Iceland 3-0.
Here are the signs your child may be suffering from coronavirus related stress
SAN ANTONIO Kids are not immune to feeling stress caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a new study suggests. Researchers in Norway studied nearly 5,000 students between ages 11 and 15 and found those who reported higher levels of school-related stress were more likely to experience headaches, backaches, stomach pain or dizziness. How to keep your cooped up kids injury-free, out of the emergency roomExperts say the stress can vary by age and that parents need to watch out for physical signs from their children. Signs of stress (WDIV)Parents should look for a lack of emotion or toilet training regression as signs of stress in toddlers, doctors said. To relieve the stress, the CDC recommends taking breaks from news coverage, maintaining a health diet, and getting regular exercise.
Landslide in Arctic Norway sweeps away 8 homes
The scene of a landslide near Alta, Arctic Norway, seen Wednesday June 3, 2020, after a powerful landslide that took eight houses into the sea off northern Norway. Police spokesman Torfinn Halvari said a car was taken in the landslide but no people injured. Bakkedal told The Associated Press on Thursday that he filmed Wednesday afternoon's powerful landslide near the town of Alta that swept eight houses into the sea off northern Norway. Bakkedal said he โran for my lifeโ into surrounding hills, and saw that one of the houses โ which he owns โ was washed away in the landslide. Police spokesman Torfinn Halvari said a car was swept away in the landslide, but no one was injured.