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Chicago White Sox trade for ‘high-octane arms’ — pitchers Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin from Boston
Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz remained in contact with the Boston Red Sox through the weekend’s SoxFest Live activities.
The talks paid off in a trade Sunday, with the White Sox acquiring right-handed pitcher Jordan Hicks and pitching prospect David Sandlin, along with cash considerations and two players to be named later from the Red Sox for minor-league pitcher Gage Ziehl and a player to be named later.
“There was a lot of positive energy at the Ramova Theatre (for SoxFest Live), but behind the scenes as well we were getting pretty excited about the potential of acquiring players that could help us as well,” Getz said during a videoconference call on Sunday.
“To be able to bring in Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin, two high-octane arms. To get two arms like that that can help our major-league club this year, it just made a lot of sense and that’s why we went ahead and made the deal.”
Hicks is 17-35 with a 4.41 ERA in 275 career appearances (37 starts) over parts of seven major-league seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals (2018-19, 2021-23), Toronto Blue Jays (2023), San Francisco Giants (2024-25) and Red Sox (2025). He has 409 strikeouts and 212 walks in 420 1/3 career innings.
Hicks, 29, also has 35 career saves and 55 holds. He has thrown 1,733 career pitches at 100-plus mph since 2018, the most in the major leagues over that period of time.
“He feels really good this offseason,” Getz said. “He’s been in the upper 90s in his bullpen. Body feels really good. Has that starter capacity built up right now. But remains open-minded in regard to his upcoming role.”
Hicks went a combined 2-7 with a 6.95 ERA and two saves in 34 outings (nine starts) in 2025 for the Giants and Red Sox. He had 58 strikeouts and 32 walks in 67 1/3 innings.
Hicks joined the Red Sox as part of the five-player trade that sent infielder Rafael Devers to the Giants. He was on the injured list from June 3-29 with right great toe inflammation and from Sept. 3 to the end of the season with right shoulder tendinitis.
“I feel like it really put me in a mindset to learn from the experience versus just giving up on myself,” Hicks said of his 2025 during Sunday’s videoconference call. “It really gave me a lot of motivation moving forward and I know for a fact that I’m at my peak athleticism, I think.
“The next few years I’m really excited about. I feel like I’m going into the best version of me. I feel like I can really be that in the next two years for the White Sox.”
Hicks made a career-high 73 appearances working out of the bullpen as a rookie in 2018. The next season, he recorded a career-best 14 saves.
Hicks made a career-high 20 starts in 2024, also reaching career highs in strikeouts (96) and innings pitched (109 2/3).
“My body’s in a great place, probably the best since 2023,” Hicks said. “I think I’m fit for whatever role that the team needs me in.”
Photos: 2026 SoxFest Live at the Ramova Theatre
Sandlin, a right-hander, was the No. 8 prospect in the Red Sox system in the most recent rankings released by MLB.com. He is 13-12 with a 4.38 ERA in 65 career outings (47 starts) over four minor-league seasons in the Kansas City Royals (2022-23) and Red Sox (2024-25) systems. He has 279 strikeouts in 232 career innings.
“He’s a guy we believe has mid-rotation if not better type arsenal and stuff,” Getz said. “He’s worked his way up to the upper minors and he’s going to come into spring training and compete for a spot. Most importantly, he’s got a chance to really impact our starting rotation this year.”
Sandlin, 24, went a combined 9-6 with a 4.50 ERA in 32 appearances (14 starts) last season between Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester. He had 107 strikeouts in 106 innings.
“We’ve been targeting Sandlin for some time,” Getz said. “With any conversations with the Red Sox, Sandlin was always brought up from our end. It wasn’t easy for them to part with him, but obviously made sense in this one, considering how it was packaged.
“The chance for six years of control of a starting pitcher is super valuable and a welcome addition to our organization.”
MLB.com ranked Ziehl, 22, as the No. 14 prospect in the White Sox system. The White Sox acquired the right-hander last July in a trade that sent outfielder Austin Slater to the New York Yankees. In six starts for High-A Winston-Salem after the trade, Ziehl went 2-2 with a 4.01 ERA.
Chicago White Sox boost their outfield by signing Austin Hays to a 1-year deal
To make room for Hicks and Sandlin on the 40-man roster, the White Sox designated pitcher Jairo Iriarte and catcher Drew Romo for assignment.
Iriarte, who spent most of 2025 at Triple-A Charlotte, was one of the four players acquired as part of the March 2024 trade that sent Dylan Cease to the San Diego Padres. The Sox had claimed Romo off waivers from the New York Mets on Jan. 8.
Getz said the conversations with the Red Sox had been going on “for a long time,” with the action heating up over the weekend, leading to the deal.
The roster continues to come into shape as the first workout of spring training for Sox pitchers and catchers on Feb. 10 nears.
“The work never stops,” Getz said. “We’re going to continue to work.”
Jaylen Brown anota 30 puntos y 13 rebotes en victoria de Celtics 107-79 sobre Bucks
Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown anotó 30 puntos y consiguió 13 rebotes el domingo, Anfernee Simons sumó 27 puntos desde el banquillo y los Celtics de Boston lograron una victoria cómoda por 107-79 sobre los Bucks de Milwaukee.
Derrick White añadió 17 puntos, ocho asistencias y siete rebotes, y Neemias Queta tuvo 14 puntos y ocho rebotes mientras los Celtics ganaban su segundo partido consecutivo tras alternar victorias y derrotas en sus cuatro encuentros anteriores. Fue el tercer doble-doble de Brown esta temporada.
Ryan Rollins lideró a Milwaukee con 25 puntos y Kyle Kuzma anotó 16.
Con rumores de intercambio girando en torno a su estrella Giannis Antetokoumpo, los Bucks no fallaron un tiro en los primeros 2½ minutos (cinco de 5) y se adelantaron 12-0 antes de que Boston los enviara a su quinta derrota consecutiva.
Antetokoumpo se lesionó la pantorrilla derecha el 23 de enero y no hay una fecha para su regreso.
El partido fue el inaugural del NBA Pioneers Classic, honrando el 75 aniversario de las temporadas debut de los primeros jugadores negros de la liga: Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd y Nathaniel “Sweetwater” Clifton.
Ambos equipos llevaron parches conmemorativos en sus camisetas y camisetas de calentamiento. Los jugadores fueron homenajeados el primer día del Mes de la Historia Negra.
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Freshman Charlie Strezo follows senior brother Jack for Lincoln-Way West. And goes on step further. ‘Awesome.’
When freshman Charlie Strezo cracked Lincoln-Way West’s varsity lineup, it meant that he would have one season to spend as a teammate with his older brother, Jack, who is a senior.
Charlie is savoring that time together and getting plenty of motivation.
“It’s awesome getting to be a part of this team with him,” Charlie said. “Jack qualified for state last year and those are big steps to follow in. It’s fun to have something to try to chase and look forward to trying to do those things myself.”
Charlie took the first step toward doing just that Saturday, winning the 120-pound championship at the Class 3A Rich Township Regional and helping lift the Warriors to the team title in Richton Park.
Max Herman at 165 pounds was also a champion for Lincoln-Way West, which advanced 10 wrestlers to the Edwardsville Sectional. Jack Strezo was the runner-up at 144.
The Warriors scored 191.5 points to edge district rivals Lincoln-Way Central (180.5) and Lincoln-Way East (172) and advanced to take on Edwardsville in a dual team sectional Thursday, with the site and time to be determined.
Lincoln-Way West’s Charlie Strezo, left, works over Andrew’s Mason Rohe in the 120-pound final of the Class 3A Rich Township Regional in Richton Park on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown)
“It’s a great feeling to be a regional champ,” Charlie Strezo said. “Getting a bye at sectionals is awesome. The team getting first and getting a chance to try to qualify for team state, it feels great.”
Lincoln-Way East’s Dino Dajani (113), Kaidge Richardson (144), Max Mularz (157) and Justin Powers (215), Homewood-Flossmoor’s Chazz Robinson (126), Ethan Hamilton (132) and Henry Maier (150), Lincoln-Way Central’s Jalen Byrd (175), Evan Vogt (190) and Aiden Hennings (285) and Andrew’s Nadeem Haleem (138) were also regional champs.
Charlie Strezo (24-18), meanwhile, came through in overtime in his championship match against Andrew’s Mason Rohe, the top seed. Strezo produced a takedown for the 4-1 win.
In the big moment in front of a packed gym, the freshman was ready.
Lincoln-Way West’s Jack Strezo, right, feels out Lincoln-Way East’s Kaidge Richardson in the 144-pound final of the Class 3A Rich Township Regional in Richton Park on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown)
“I just kept my eyes on the mat,” he said. “I feel like looking around at the big crowd throws me off. I just keep my eyes on my opponent and stay focused. I was able to pull it off.”
Lincoln-Way West coach Brian Glynn sees Strezo peaking at the right time after an up-and-down freshman season.
“Charlie loves wrestling,” Glynn said. “He’s had some losses, but I think as a freshman, the tough schedule we face really helped him. He lost to a lot of really good wrestlers and learned from it.
“Now, his confidence is pretty high.”
Lincoln-Way Central’s bench reacts after Evan Vogt pins Lincoln-Way East’s Colton Zvonar in the 190-pound final of the Class 3A Rich Township Regional on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown)
At the same, Jack Strezo looked on with plenty of pride in his younger brother.
“Freshman year, getting first at regionals, it’s great,” Jack said. “It’s going to set him up to have a good seed at sectionals and be in a good position to try to make it to state. It’s exciting.”
Jack actually missed the last two weeks with a shoulder injury. Glynn confirmed his status for the regional was in doubt in the days leading up to it.
Jack returned, though, and finished second.
“It’s bearable,” Jack said of the injury. “Initially, I was pretty scared that I wouldn’t be able to come back, but I was pretty confident in the last week that I’d be ready.
“It means everything to me to be out here for my last year.”
Lincoln-Way West’s Charlie Strezo, left, tries to take down Andrew’s Mason Rohe in the 120-pound final of the Class 3A Rich Township Regional in Richton Park on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown)
Charlie and Jack have an older brother, Kenny, who also wrestled at Lincoln-Way West. There’s always been some friendly competition in their house, but that has shifted form recently.
“When we were younger and closer in weight, Charlie and I would wrestle more,” Jack said. “Now I’m quite a bit bigger than him, so it’s more verbal fighting, you could say.
“We haven’t physically wrestled in a few years.”
In the war of words, Charlie sure had some bragging rights after Saturday.
“I’ve been through some ups and downs this season, but this was huge,” Charlie said. “It’s great for my confidence.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/01/charlie-strezo-lincoln-way-west-wrestling/
Justin Rose establece récord y es el primer ganador de principio a fin en Torrey Pines desde 1955
Por DOUG FERGUSON
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Justin Rose se convirtió en el primer ganador de principio a fin en Torrey Pines en 71 años, comenzando con una ventaja de seis golpes y sin permitir que nadie se le acercara el domingo mientras cerraba con una ronda de 70 golpes, dos bajo par, para ganar el Farmers Insurance Open.
Rose comenzó con un 62 en el campo Norte de Torrey Pines y realmente no aflojó en toda la semana, jugando incluso mejor en el campo Sur que ha sido sede de dos Abiertos de Estados Unidos. Terminó rompiendo el récord del torneo de 72 hoyos con 23 bajo par, 265, uno menos que Tiger Woods en 1999. George Burns también hizo 266 en 1987.
“Lo siento, T-dub, si estás mirando”, dijo Rose.
Ese fue su único desafío real, metas más pequeñas para mantenerlo motivado: quería aumentar su ventaja cada día y estaba consciente del récord del torneo. Logró ambos.
Tommy Bolt en 1955 es el único otro jugador que lideró de principio a fin sin empates en Torrey Pines.
El inglés de 45 años dijo que no se sentiría complacido, y eso quedó claro cuando Rose salió con 33, embocando un putt de birdie de 35 pies en el par cinco del noveno hoyo que convirtió los últimos nueve hoyos —en realidad, todo el día— en lo que parecía un paseo tranquilo en el campo público a lo largo del Océano Pacífico.
El torneo tuvo una de sus mejores semanas de clima, incluso para los estándares de San Diego. Lo único que faltó fue el drama, lo cual estuvo bien para Rose.
Esto fue poco más que una batalla por el segundo lugar y fue un empate. Si Woo Kim (69), Ryo Hisatsune (69) y Pierceson Coody (66) compartieron los honores de subcampeón, un premio de consolación valorado en $726,400. Para Coody, también es probable que lo lleve a un par de eventos destacados de $20 millones para finalizar el West Coast Swing.
Brooks Koepka terminó su regreso al PGA Tour después de desertar de LIV Golf con vítores familiares en el noveno green cuando embocó un putt de birdie para un 70. Había unas 300 personas alrededor del green, la mayoría de ellas gritando: “Bienvenido de nuevo, Brooks”.
Se dirigió a Phoenix más tarde el domingo para el evento más ruidoso en el golf. Koepka dijo: “Me encanta el caos”.
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Mayor of Portland, Oregon, demands ICE leave the city after federal agents gas protesters
PORTLAND, Ore. — The mayor of Portland, Oregon, demanded U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave his city after federal agents launched tear gas at a crowd of demonstrators — including young children — outside an ICE facility during a weekend protest that he and others characterized as peaceful.
Witnesses said agents deployed tear gas, pepper balls and rubber bullets as thousands of marchers arrived at the South Waterfront facility on Saturday. Erin Hoover Barnett, a former OregonLive reporter who joined the protest, said she was about 100 yards (91 meters) from the building when “what looked like two guys with rocket launchers” started dousing the crowd with gas.
“To be among parents frantically trying to tend to little children in strollers, people using motorized carts trying to navigate as the rest of us staggered in retreat, unsure of how to get to safety, was terrifying,” Barnett wrote in an email to OregonLive.
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson said the daytime demonstration was peaceful, “where the vast majority of those present violated no laws, made no threat and posed no danger” to federal agents.
“To those who continue to work for ICE: Resign. To those who control this facility: Leave,” Wilson wrote in a statement Saturday night. “Through your use of violence and the trampling of the Constitution, you have lost all legitimacy and replaced it with shame.”
The Portland Fire Bureau sent paramedics to treat people at the scene, police said. Police officers monitored the crowd but made no arrests on Saturday.
The Portland protest was one of many similar demonstrations nationwide against President Donald Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in cities like Minneapolis, where in recent weeks federal agents killed two residents, Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Federal agents in Eugene, Oregon, deployed tear gas on Friday when protesters tried to get inside the Federal Building near downtown. City police declared a riot and ordered the crowd to disperse.
Trump posted Saturday on social media that it was up to local law enforcement agencies to police protests in their cities. However, Trump said he has instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to have federal agents be vigilant in guarding U.S. government facilities.
“Please be aware that I have instructed ICE and/or Border Patrol to be very forceful in this protection of Federal Government Property. There will be no spitting in the faces of our Officers, there will be no punching or kicking the headlights of our cars, and there will be no rock or brick throwing at our vehicles, or at our Patriot Warriors,” Trump wrote. “If there is, those people will suffer an equal, or more, consequence.”
Wilson said Portland would be imposing a fee on detention facilities that use chemical agents.
The federal government “must, and will, be held accountable,” the mayor said. “To those who continue to make these sickening decisions, go home, look in a mirror, and ask yourselves why you have gassed children.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/01/mayor-portland-oregon-demands-ice-leave/
Daily Horoscope for February 02, 2026
General Daily Insight for February 02, 2026
Conversations can mend old misunderstandings. With studious Mercury sextiling convalescent Chiron at 7:32 pm EST, cooperative talks are the best way to soothe long-lasting aches — especially when we own our part and engage respectfully, speaking from care rather than blame. We may guard ourselves fiercely this morning, yet by evening, we can bridge divides more easily. As the Moon glides into Virgo, practical steps and tidy routines keep up the peace we just created. Sympathetic words make solutions stick longer.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Truth is key to today’s success. Chatty Mercury in your 11th House of Friendship sextiles wounded Chiron in your sign, motivating you to speak up for your needs in a group setting. No circle of friends can fulfill all your wants, but your central group should be able to handle your social needs. Don’t simmer over perceived slights — just talk to whoever hurt you (or apologize to someone you may have hurt). This initiative inspires mutual honesty. Courage speaks for itself!
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
There’s no need to be shy, Taurus! It’s time to get in touch with your creative side as the Moon trots into your artsy 5th house, and there’s plenty of room to enjoy yourself here. Exploring what brings you bliss can power real progress. If plans feel fussy or costly, choose low-key fun close to home and treat your senses to something delicious. Such creature comforts are the best way to settle a nervous mind. Choose pleasure on purpose — you’ve earned it.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
An idea may be begging for you to speak it into existence. Today’s Mercury-Chiron sextile beams across your adventure zone and your network sector, setting the stage for thoughtful conversations that can decide the tone of your next big question. You could also connect with a teacher or mentor. Pitch your pipe-dream plan to someone who believes in you, and don’t ignore their feedback! It might be just what you need to hear. Keep sharing your progress with those willing to engage at your level.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Be patient with yourself. You may feel like a hermit crab in the midst of changing shells today, uncomfortably exposed by Chiron in your public 10th house. Thankfully, Mercury reaches from your intimate 8th house to sextile Chiron, empowering you to take charge of those anxieties and handle them with care. You may propose a budget talk or timeline adjustment with someone you love, but don’t rush into those discussions. The people who care about you should give you time to think through such things.
Leo
July 23 – August 22
There’s no rushing through this. Messenger Mercury stretches from your loving 7th house to sextile tender Chiron in your 9th House of Differences, encouraging heartfelt conversations that bridge potentially clashing points of view with patience, curiosity, and generosity. Little snags, like incorrect timing or missed connections, could actually lead to something even better than your original plans. Whatever’s happening, your warmth sets the tone and keeps everyone on the same team. No stress necessary — just be your friendly self.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
You may be moving a bit too fast. Adjusting your pace should feel wonderfully satisfying as the emotional Moon enters your sign, turning your attention to your body and the small habits that make everything run smoother. You might reorganize your desk, wipe down the kitchen, or tidy your favorite space. Once that’s out of the way, you can relax all evening. Putting your living area in order should make tomorrow much easier. Tend small things, and let simple care nurture your soul.
Libra
September 23 – October 22
When honest words meet brave hearts, healing begins. Your 5th House of Charm and your 7th House of Connections are blessed by Mercury and Chiron’s sextile. Having fun together is a great way to begin repairing a damaged relationship. You could plan a friendly gathering at one of your homes or go out to eat together. Pick somewhere you’ll be comfortable. Not up to having company? Make an effort to spend your solo time engaged in something creative to get the most out of today.
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
Something in your home is tugging at your psyche. Practical plans should feel more doable as mental Mercury (currently in your domestic zone) uplifts healing Chiron in your 6th House of Health. If you notice any schedule discrepancies, do your best to iron them out. You could divide chores for the week or, if you live alone, reward yourself with something special for tackling your least favorite task. At work, keep in mind that a co-worker’s problem doesn’t necessarily need to be yours!
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
Keep your focus simple. Your 10th House of Career steadies as the instinctive Moon enters, encouraging focused effort on a presentation for a project that carries your name, which satisfies your spirit without scattering your energy. You could also post your pitch online — just make sure to check your grammar first! Proper sentence structure will make it easier for your audience to understand your message. Polish the basics to ensure that others see the time and effort that went into your ideas.
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
Keep your feet on the ground for the time being. Cerebral Mercury and aching Chiron are comforting one another from your 2nd House of Funds and your 4th House of Foundations. Their collaboration can guide you through discussing repair bills or DIY projects. Lay out the numbers, and whether or not you’re splitting the cost with any housemates, be sure to stick to your budget. Consider the purpose of any changes before putting them into action. Clarify numbers in advance to avoid stress at home.
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
Your words can reshape the room — and yourself. Fresh thinking meets healing with clever Mercury in your sign, sextiling Chiron in your 3rd House of Communication. They’re helping you state your needs without sounding distant, especially when introducing yourself (potentially to a neighbor or online forum). In any circumstances, your statements will probably land best when worded succinctly. If feedback surprises you, make an effort to analyze it before rejecting it. When you respect advice from others, they’re more likely to respect yours.
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
Certain truths cannot be heard unless you’re willing to sit in silence for a while. With verbose Mercury quieted by your shadowy 12th house, its sextile to Chiron in your motivational 2nd house is asking you to listen to your soul. Is the way you spend your days satisfying you? Even if it isn’t, perhaps the money it supplies is necessary to chase your true desires. It’s okay if you don’t love your work, as long as it serves your long-term life journey.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/01/daily-horoscope-for-february-02-2026/
Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations in July, Donald Trump says, after performers backlash
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction.
Trump’s announcement on social media Sunday night follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building.
Trump announced his plan days after the premier of “Melania” a documentary of the first lady was shown at the storied venue. The proposal, he said, is subject to approval by the board of the Kennedy Center, which has been stocked with his hand-picked allies.
Leading performing arts groups have pulled out of appearances, most recently, composer Philip Glass, who announced his decision to withdraw his Symphony No. 15 “Lincoln” because he said the values of the center today are in “direct conflict” with the message of the piece.
“This important decision, based on input from many Highly Respected Experts, will take a tired, broken, and dilapidated Center, one that has been in bad condition, both financially and structurally for many years, and turn it into a World Class Bastion of Arts, Music, and Entertainment,” Trump wrote in his post.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/01/kennedy-center-closure-trump/
Isaacman: NASA Aims To Build ‘Martian Outpost’ On Mars With Nuclear Propulsion
Isaacman: NASA Aims To Build ‘Martian Outpost’ On Mars With Nuclear Propulsion
Authored by T.J. Muscaro via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced his agency’s commitment to developing a nuclear propulsion system for missions to Mars within the next three years.
“Before the end of @POTUS‘ term, @NASA will lay the foundation of a ’transcontinental railroad’ to Mars,” Isaacman wrote on X on Jan. 30. “By utilizing nuclear electric propulsion, our nation will have the tools necessary to establish a Martian outpost and maintain American superiority in deep space.”
The administrator shared a clip from a Jan. 30 appearance on Fox News in which he explained that while NASA continues its work to put boots back on the moon, it will also launch its first nuclear power and propulsion rocket by the end of President Donald Trump’s term.
“That’s going to essentially almost establish the transcontinental railroad to Mars,” he said. “It’s how you efficiently move lots of mass to Mars. So it’s not necessarily always the fastest way to get there, but it gives you the tools to build out potentially a Martian outpost, certainly to mine and refine propellant on Mars, which is what you’re going to need to bring your astronauts back home.”
He explained that America would have the capability to send astronauts to Mars, but the hard part was bringing them back. Nuclear power and propulsion solved that problem.
Meanwhile, Isaacman reaffirmed that the Artemis program would continue to push forward the goal of the president’s national space policy to not just land humans back on the moon, but to construct a lunar base in order to stay and fulfill its scientific, economic, and strategic potential.
That base, he said, will involve a nuclear power plant, as well as mining operations, and refining Helium 3, which is considered to be the best fuel for nuclear fusion reactors, and plan to do it before communist China’s plan to do so by 2030.
“The Chinese said they’re going to do it,” Isaacman said of a nuclear reactor on the moon, “We’re going to do it first.”
But all of these plans still start with the mission whose rocket stands at Launch Complex 39-B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida: Artemis II. That 10-day mission, which will carry humans around the moon for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972, and could do so as early as Feb. 8, awaits the results of a crucial dress rehearsal of launch day conditions set for Feb. 2.
“America’s mission to the Moon won’t end with a handful of landings,” Isaacman said on X. ”We will undertake repeatable and affordable missions that expand our presence across the lunar surface, fulfilling a 35-year promise to the American taxpayer.”
Tyler Durden
Sun, 02/01/2026 – 18:40
Guionista nominado al Óscar por el filme iraní “It Was Just an Accident” es arrestado en Teherán
Por JAKE COYLE
Uno de los guionistas nominados al Oscar por el drama iraní “It Was Just an Accident” fue arrestado en Teherán, apenas semanas antes de los Premios de la Academia.
Mehdi Mahmoudian fue arrestado el sábado, informaron representantes de la película el domingo. De momento no se dispone de detalles sobre los cargos en su contra, aunque su detención se produjo apenas días después de que Mahmoudian fue una de 17 personas que firmó una declaración para condenar al líder de la República Islámica, el ayatolá Ali Jamenei, y la violenta represión de manifestantes por parte del régimen.
Otros dos firmantes, Vida Rabbani y Abdullah Momeni, también fueron arrestados.
Jafar Panahi, galardonado director de “It Was Just an Accident”, denunció el domingo en un comunicado el arresto de su compañero.
“Mehdi Mahmoudian no es sólo un activista de derechos humanos y un preso de conciencia; es un testigo, un oyente y una rara presencia moral, una presencia cuya ausencia se siente de inmediato, tanto dentro como fuera de las paredes de la prisión”, declaró Panahi.
Panahi también firmó la declaración del 28 de enero. Parte de ella dice: “El asesinato masivo y sistemático de ciudadanos que valientemente salieron a las calles para poner fin a un régimen ilegítimo constituye un crimen de Estado organizado contra la humanidad”.
“It Was Just an Accident” está nominada a mejor guión y mejor película internacional en la entrega de los Oscar el próximo 15 de marzo. Realizada de manera encubierta en Irán, fue la nominada de Francia a mejor película internacional.
Panahi, uno de los cineastas internacionales más aclamados, ha realizado películas en diversas situaciones de encarcelamiento, arresto domiciliario y restricciones de desplazamiento.
“It Was Just an Accident”, un drama de venganza y ganador de la Palma de Oro en el Festival de Cine de Cannes el año pasado, está inspirada en el más reciente encarcelamiento de Panahi. Fue allí que conoció a Mahmoudian, a quien describió como “un pilar” para otros prisioneros.
“It Was Just an Accident” fue escrita por Panahi, Mahmoudian, Nader Saeiver y Shadhmer Rastin.
Panahi fue sentenciado nuevamente en otoño pasado a un año de prisión y se le prohibió salir de Irán durante dos años luego de ser declarado culpable de los cargos de “actividades de propaganda contra el sistema”. Panahi, quien ha sido parte de la gira internacional del filme, ha dicho que regresará a Irán a pesar de la sentencia.
La Agencia de Noticias de Activistas de Derechos Humanos, con sede en Estados Unidos, reportó que 6.713 personas han sido asesinadas y 49.500 han sido arrestadas como parte de la represión a las recientes protestas. El grupo se basa en una red dentro de Irán para verificar su información. The Associated Press no ha podido evaluar de manera independiente el número de muertos y las cifras de arrestos, debido a que las autoridades iraníes han suspendido el servicio de telefonía e internet.
Panahi ha hablado repetidamente en contra de la represión.
“Mientras estamos aquí, el Estado de Irán le dispara a los manifestantes y una masacre salvaje continúa descaradamente en las calles de Irán”, dijo el mes pasado durante la entrega de los Premios del National Board of Review en Nueva York. “Hoy la verdadera escena no está en las pantallas, sino en las calles de Irán. La República Islámica ha causado un baño de sangre para retrasar su caída”.
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Esta historia fue traducida del inglés por un editor de AP con la ayuda de una herramienta de inteligencia artificial generativa.
Raiders negocian contratar a Klint Kubiak como entrenador en jefe, según fuente de AP
Por MARK ANDERSON y ROB MAADDI
Los Raiders de Las Vegas están trabajando para finalizar un acuerdo que convertirá al coordinador ofensivo de los Seahawks de Seattle, Klint Kubiak, en su entrenador en jefe, dijo el domingo una persona con conocimiento de las discusiones.
La persona habló con The Associated Press bajo condición de anonimato porque no hay un contrato en vigor y no se puede hacer un anuncio hasta después del Super Bowl del 8 de febrero entre los Seahawks y los Patriots de Nueva Inglaterra en Santa Clara, California.
Kubiak se reunió con los Raiders el sábado por segunda vez y en los últimos días parecía ser su objetivo principal.
Kubiak, de 38 años, sería el tercer entrenador en tres temporadas para los Raiders y el quinto líder a tiempo completo desde que se mudaron a Las Vegas en 2020. Reemplaza a Pete Carroll, quien tuvo un récord de 3-14 en una temporada en Las Vegas después de una exitosa trayectoria con Seattle que incluyó dos apariciones en el Super Bowl y un campeonato.
Los Raiders tienen la primera selección del draft de este año y se espera que elijan a Fernando Mendoza. El ganador del Trofeo Heisman llevó a Indiana al campeonato nacional, y el equipo espera que pueda ser ese quarterback franquicia que la organización ha buscado durante mucho tiempo.
La oficina principal tendrá casi 90 millones en espacio bajo el tope salarial para rodear a Mendoza con talento, la segunda cantidad más alta en la liga, según overthecap.com.
Fue el trabajo de Kubiak con Sam Darnold lo que llamó la atención de los Raiders. Darnold, seleccionado tercero en general por los Jets de Nueva York en el draft de la NFL de 2018, había sido considerado un fracaso hasta que llevó a Minnesota a una temporada de 14 victorias en 2024. Pero los Vikings siguieron adelante sin Darnold, y él demostró que esa temporada no fue casualidad, ganando 14 juegos en Seattle en camino al Super Bowl contra Nueva Inglaterra.
El padre de Kubiak, Gary, llevó a Denver al título del Super Bowl en la temporada 2015, y jugó como mariscal de campo para los Broncos de 1983 a 1991. Gary y Klint Kubiak serían el décimo par de padre e hijo en servir como entrenadores en jefe de la NFL, incluidos entrenadores interinos.
Kubiak también tiene dos hermanos que están en los equipos de otros equipos de la NFL: Klay con San Francisco y Klein con Dallas. Klay Kubiak, el coordinador ofensivo de los 49ers, también entrevistó con los Raiders.
Los Raiders han estado buscando un camino de regreso a sus días de gloria. Tres Trofeos Lombardi se encuentran en las instalaciones del equipo, pero los Raiders no han ganado un juego de playoffs desde su última aparición en el Super Bowl en la temporada 2002. Han llegado a la postemporada solo dos veces desde entonces, la más reciente en la temporada 2021.
El propietario Mark Davis, frustrado por la falta de éxito, puso la búsqueda en manos del propietario minoritario Tom Brady y el gerente general John Spytek.
Brady habló especialmente bien de Kubiak mientras servía como analista de Fox Sports durante el juego de campeonato de la NFC el domingo pasado entre los Seahawks y los Rams de Los Ángeles. Darnold completó 25 de 36 pases para 346 yardas y tres touchdowns en la victoria de Seattle por 31-27.
Davis también dejó en claro que Brady y Spytek supervisarán las operaciones de fútbol incluso más allá de la búsqueda de entrenadores.
Los Raiders entrevistaron a 15 candidatos.
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