Fans unhappy at not seeing injured Messi play as Inter Miami cruises past Hong Kong XI 4-1
Hong Kong soccer fans and government have expressed their disappointment as Lionel Messi stayed on the bench for the full 90 minutes while Inter Miami defeated a Hong Kong XI 4-1 in the latest stop on the MLS teamโs preseason Asian tour.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is 100% effective in adolescents
Pfizer/BioNTech says its vaccine is 100% effective and well-tolerated in children 12-15 years old. In a trial of 2,260 participants ages 12 to 15 in the US, the vaccine-elicited strong antibody responses one month after the second dose. That exceeds data from those ages 16 to 25 in previous trials, Pfizer reported. The vaccine is currently authorized in the US for emergency use in people 16 and older. Researchers observed 18 Covid-19 cases among the 1,129 participants who were given a placebo, and none among the 1,131 volunteers who got the vaccine.
Spacewalkers finish solar panel prep for station power boost
More mounting brackets and struts need to be installed for new and improved solar panels due to arrive in June. (NASA via AP)CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. โ Spacewalking astronauts completed the first round of prep work Friday for new solar panels, part of a major power upgrade at the International Space Station. NASAโs Kate Rubins and Japanโs Soichi Noguchi installed mounting brackets and struts for the improved solar wings due to arrive in June. The eight solar panels have degraded over time; the oldest were launched 20 years ago. Noguchi, Glover and two other NASA astronauts will fly SpaceX back in late April or May.
Ford to go all electric in Europe by 2030
Ford says it will spend $1 billion to modernize its Cologne, Germany, manufacturing center, converting it into a European electric vehicle factory. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)DETROIT โ Ford is vowing to convert its entire passenger vehicle lineup in Europe to electric power by 2030 in just the latest sign of the seismic technological changes sweeping the auto industry. Ford expects two-thirds of its European commercial vehicle sales will be electric or plug-in hybrids by 2030. โWe are going all in on electric vehicles,โ Rowley said. The investment is part of Ford's goal of spending at least $15 billion on electric vehicles from now through 2025.
Ugh! More clouds, rain and wintry weather in store this week
Weโll keep the clouds locked in (AGAIN) for the rest of the day Monday, with high temperatures locked in the upper 30s and lower 40s. Freezing rain will be possible on a spotty basis during the evening and up until about midnight. Wind speed and wind gust for Tuesday, 2/16/2021This might actually be enough to break the overcast for the first time in nearly a week! High pressure builds over the Northeast, while another storm system rises from the Gulf. Freezing rain and sleet are becoming increasingly likely Thursday, and it could once again be a significant storm for parts of the area.
UK, EU in spat over diplomatic status of bloc's ambassador
Britain has sparked a post-Brexit spat with the European Union on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 by declining to grant the blocs first-ever ambassador to the country full diplomatic status. David Ake, file)LONDON โ Britain has sparked a post-Brexit spat with the European Union by declining to grant the blocโs first-ever ambassador to the country full diplomatic status. The EU says he should be given the same status as a national ambassador, like the rest of the bloc's 143 envoys around the world. Stano noted that Britain "was cognizant and supportive of this status while it was a member of the European Union. โNothing has changed since the U.K.โs exit from the European Union to justify any change in stance on the U.K.โs part,โ he said.
Brief wintry mix for some before improving temperatures Thursday
This is just enough to spark a brief wintry mix for areas south of US 460 Thursday morning (see graphic above). What we're tracking - weekend of 1/23 and 1/24/2021Highs each day this weekend will be in the 30s and 40s, with lows falling into the teens and 20s each morning. Weekend forecast for 1/22 to 1/24/2021Come Sunday night and Monday, weโll be tracking a stronger storm system coming in from the west. If enough cold air lingers at the surface, we could see a period of freezing rain before a cold rain settles in for the day. What we're tracking - Monday, 1/25/2021With marginally cold air around next week, weโll have to keep an eye on another system next Wednesday night and Thursday.
US Capitol locks down as Trump supporters clash with police
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)WASHINGTON โ The U.S. Capitol locked down Wednesday after protesters breached barricades amid violent clashes between President Donald Trumpโs supporters and Capitol police. An announcement was played inside the Capitol as lawmakers were meeting and expected to vote to affirm Joe Bidenโs victory. The skirmishes came just shortly after Trump addressed thousands of his supporters, riling up the crowd with his baseless claims of election fraud at a rally near the White House on Wednesday ahead of Congressโ vote.
Tractor-trailer crash closes US-460 West in Bedford County
UPDATEAs of 7:28 a.m., all westbound lanes are closed. All traffic is being detoured off US-460 West onto Route 668, onto US-221, onto Route 803 and back onto US-460 West. ORIGINAL STORYA tractor-trailer crash is causing delays on US-460 West in Bedford County, according to VDOT. Authorities say the crash happened near Timber Ridge Road. As of 5:04 a.m., the westbound right lane right shoulder are closed.
WATCH: White House holds celebration to mark Space Forceโs first anniversary
Chief Master Sgt. Roger Towberman (R), Space Force and Command Senior Enlisted Leader and CMSgt Roger Towberman (L), with Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett present US President Donald Trump with the official flag of the United States Space Force in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on May 15, 2020. (Photo by Samuel Corum-Pool/Getty Images)Vice President Pence is hosting an event with senior leadership of the Department of Defense, the U.S Air Force and the U.S. Space Force to commemorate the first birthday of the USSF as the sixth branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The celebration is happening at the White House and is expected to begin at 4 p.m.
Driver clips ambulance on US-220 in Franklin County, causing lane closures
A truck crashed into a Franklin County EMS vehicle, on Dec. 17, 2020. UPDATECrews are continuing to clean up a crash in Franklin County after a driver clipped an ambulance, according to police. Authorities say the accident happened around 10:30 a.m. and no one is hurt. Crews are working on cleaning up after a driver clipped an ambulance on US-220 in Franklin County (WSLS)ORIGINAL STORYA multi-vehicle crash has closed lanes on US-220 North in Franklin County, according to VDOT. As of 10:30 a.m., the northbound right lane and right shoulder are closed.
Crash at Rt. 635 North near US-220 in Franklin County cleared
Published: December 11, 2020, 8:19 am Updated: December 11, 2020, 9:49 amUPDATEThis crash has been cleared. ORIGINAL STORYA crash has closed all northbound lanes of Rt. 635 in Franklin County where it intersects with US-220, according to VDOT. Authorities say the crash happened just before 8 a.m.Stay with 10 News as this breaking news develops.
Accident shuts down US-220S in Roanoke County
Published: December 3, 2020, 9:35 am Updated: December 3, 2020, 11:16 amAn accident is causing delays on US-220 in Roanoke County, according to the countyโs fire and rescue department. Authorities say the crash happened near Red Hill Baptist Church and involves downed power lines, low hanging wires and possibly slick roads. As of 10:49 a.m., all southbound lanes are closed. According to VDOT, traffic is backed up for about two miles. Drivers are being asked to avoid the area if possible.
Crash on US-220N in Franklin County cleared
Published: December 2, 2020, 8:59 am Updated: December 2, 2020, 9:32 amFRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. โ UPDATEThis crash has been cleared. ORIGINAL STORYA crash has closed down US-220 North in Franklin County, according to the Virginia Dept. of Transportation. Authorities say the accident happened near Wirtz Road around 8:45 a.m.Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story develops.
Vehicle fire on I-81 North in Rockbridge County cleared
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. โ UPDATEThis crash has been cleared. ORIGINAL STORYDrivers headed through Rockbridge County on Tuesday night via Interstate 81 North should expect delays. A vehicle fire is causing traffic near mile marker 194. As of 11:54 p.m., traffic is backed up about two miles and the northbound right lane and shoulder are closed, according to VDOT.
Tractor-trailer crash closes US-220 south in Botetourt County
A tractor-trailer crash has closed down US-220 South in Botetourt County, according to the Virginia Dept. of Transportation. Authorities say the accident happened near Chatham Road. As of 8:18 a.m., drivers should expect delays. Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story develops.
Johnny Depp loses UK libel case over 'wife-beater' claims
โThey must have been terrifying.โIn court, Depp accused Heard of making up her allegations, while acknowledging wide-ranging drug problems. The judge found that 12 of the 14 instances of domestic violence had occurred and said that was sufficient to rule against Depp. Depp and Heard met on the set of 2011 comedy โThe Rum Diaryโ and married in Los Angeles in 2015. โWhat woman has ever benefited from being a victim of domestic violence?โ she asked in court. โJohnny Depp is only going to be able to rehabilitate himself if he accepts this judgment," he added.
New water tower goes up along US-220 in Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. โ If youโre driving down US-220 in Franklin County, youโll notice a new greeting. Visit Virginiaโs Blue Ridge has partnered with the county on the new water tank, which is in between Rocky Mount and Boones Mill. Residents and local businesses will benefit from the extra water supply, water pressure and additional fire protection. Officials say the tank holds 500,000 gallons of water and is made to match the color of the surrounding landscape.
UK judge to rule Nov 2 on Depp's libel suit against tabloid
Britains judicial office said Tuesday Oct. 27, 2020, that judge Andrew Nicol will deliver his verdict in writing on Nov. 2, ruling on whether Johnny Depp was libelled by a tabloid newspaper that branded him a wife-beater. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos, FILE)LONDON โ A British judge will rule next week on whether Johnny Depp was libelled by a tabloid newspaper that branded him a wife-beater โ an accusation his lawyer called a โreputation-destroying, career-endingโ false allegation. Over several days in the witness box, Depp, 57, branded he allegations a โhoaxโ and claimed Heard was the aggressor during their volatile relationship. โHe has never hit a woman in his entire life โ period, full stop, nada,โ Deppโs lawyer David Sherborne said in closing arguments. Depp is also suing Heard for $50 million in Virginia over a Washington Post story about domestic violence.
First responder, driver hospitalized after Botetourt County crash
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. โ A first responder and a driver are in the hospital after a crash in Botetourt County on Wednesday morning. Authorities say the crash involved a truck hauling wood, a fire-ems truck and a Honda Civic and happened on US-220 around 9:30 a.m. The driver of the civic and the fire-ems truck were both taken to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. As of 11 a.m., US-220 is blocked south of Exit 150 and first responders say they expect the road to reopen by noon.