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☆ Mexican journalist shot to death in car in Acapulco, local media report
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

MEXICO CITY, July 15 (Reuters) - Mexican journalist Nelson Matus was killed Saturday in the coastal resort city of Acapulco in the southwestern state of Guerrero, local media reported. The director of local news site Lo Real de Guerrero, Matus was shot in his car in the parking lot of a store, Mexican newspaper El Universal reported. The attack took place after 3:00 pm in the neighborhood of Emiliano Zapata in the north of Acapulco, Mexican newspaper Reforma reported. Reforma added that Matus had survived two assassination attempts in 2017 and 2019, citing local media. The Guerrero state attorney general's office did not respond immediately to a request for comment.

Persons: Nelson Matus, Lo, Matus, Emiliano Zapata, Luis Martin Sanchez, general's, Brendan O'Boyle Organizations: MEXICO CITY, El Universal, Reforma, Jornada, Borders, Thomson Locations: MEXICO, Mexican, Acapulco, Guerrero, Emiliano, Reforma, Nayarit, Mexico

☆ Storm Beatriz approaches Mexican Pacific resorts, hurricane expected
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

MEXICO CITY, June 29 (Reuters) - Storm Beatriz formed off Mexico's Pacific coast on Thursday and will likely strengthen into a hurricane by Friday, prompting the government to issue warnings for popular beach resorts as it heads near shore, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The storm is expected to "move very near or along the coast of southwestern Mexico" and is moving west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h),the U.S.-based NHC said late Thursday. "Beatriz is likely to become a hurricane on Friday," the NHC said. A tropical storm warning is also in effect from Punta Maldonado in the southwestern state of Guerrero, home to tourist hotspot Acapulco, to Zihuatanejo, another popular beach town in the state. Swells were also forecast along Mexico's southwestern coast, likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

Persons: Storm Beatriz, Beatriz, Cassandra Garrison, Isabel Woodford, Mark Porter, Cynthia Osterman Organizations: MEXICO CITY, National Hurricane Center, NHC, Punta Maldonado, Thomson Locations: MEXICO, Mexico, U.S, Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, Punta, Guerrero, Acapulco, Oaxaca

"I was quite angry honestly because the court crew wouldn't let us warm up before the match," Ruud said. "I don't know if it was good or not but Netflix was there catching it all. Canada's Auger Aliassime feels the impact of the show most acutely in the U.S., where Netflix has its biggest market. "I thought the episode was really great but there were a couple things that were missed," the American said. "But it's been fun to be part of something Netflix has made together with (the Formula One) "Drive to Survive" and the golf series ("Full Swing").

☆ Defending champions Fritz, Swiatek headline Indian Wells main draw
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Facing a depleted men's field, Fritz could run into Denmark's Holger Rune in the quarter-final. Seventh-seed Rune also won his first masters title last year when he outlasted 22-times major winner Novak Djokovic in Paris. On the women's side, Swiatek looks as though she could have little trouble collecting a second straight title in the southern California desert after cruising to victory a year ago amid a blockbuster unbeaten streak. She has the chance to exact a little bit of revenge against potential fourth-round foe Barbora Krejcikova, after the 2021 French Open winner ended her 13-match winning streak in Dubai last month. Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York; Editing by Muralikumar AnantharamanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Tough to see Alcaraz playing in Acapulco, says coach
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Feb 28 (Reuters) - World number two Carlos Alcaraz is unlikely to play in Acapulco this week after picking up an injury in the Rio Open final, one of his coaches said. Alcaraz needed treatment for a left leg problem during his semi-final in Rio and picked up an injury to the other leg against Norrie, leaving him doubtful for his first hardcourt event of 2023. "But it's difficult for him to play in Acapulco because of the surface change and without having any previous training." Alcaraz needed his leg wrapped midway through the match against Norrie, prompting his team to consider throwing in the towel. There are players who take a lot to retire while they are playing."

☆ Top seed Alcaraz pulls out of Acapulco with strained hamstring
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Feb 28 (Reuters) - Top seed Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of this week's ATP 500 event in Acapulco with a strained hamstring, the U.S. Open champion said on Tuesday. "I have a grade 1 strain in my right hamstring that will keep me out for several days, according to the tests we did this morning," Alcaraz wrote on Twitter. "I'm really sad I can't compete here, but now it's time to think about recovering and being ready as soon as possible. After spending more than three months out of action due to abdominal and hamstring injuries, Alcaraz returned to the ATP Tour in February at Buenos Aires where he beat Norrie in the final for his first title since last year's U.S. Open. Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Below is a complete list of all-inclusive resorts you can book with Hyatt points in Latin America and Europe — and the number of points you'll need to do it. Caribbean/Latin AmericaHotel Category Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana C (25,000 points) Zoëtry Casa del Mar Los Cabos C (25,000 points) Zoëtry Curaçao Resort & Spa C (25,000 points) Zoëtry Montego Bay Jamaica C (25,000 points) Zoëtry Marigot Bay St. Lucia F (50,000 points) Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya C (25,000 points) Zoëtry Villa Rolandi Isla Mujeres Cancun C (25,000 points) Sunscape Akumal Beach Resort & Spa A (15,000 points) Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino B (20,000 points) Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa A (15,000 points) Sunscape Puerto Plata Dominican Republic A (15,000 points) Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa A (15,000 points) Sunscape Sabor Cozumel A (15,000 points) Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa C (25,000 points) Breathless Cancun Soul Resort & Spa C (25,000 points) Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa C (25,000 points) Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa B (20,000 points) Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa B (20,000 points) Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya C (25,000 points) Secrets Aura Cozumel C (25,000 points) Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort B (20,000 points) Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa C (25,000 points) Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa B (20,000 points) Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun C (25,000 points) Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen C (25,000 points) Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica C (25,000 points) Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort C (25,000 points) Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort C (25,000 points) Secrets Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa C (25,000 points) Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana B (20,000 points) Secrets St. James Montego Bay C (25,000 points) Secrets St. Martin Resort & Spa C (25,000 points) Secrets The Vine Cancun C (25,000 points) Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta B (20,000 points) Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay C (25,000 points) Dreams Acapulco Resort & Spa A (15,000 points) Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya B (20,000 points) Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort B (20,000 points) Dreams Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino B (20,000 points) Dreams Dominicus La Romana B (20,000 points) Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa B (20,000 points) Dreams Jade Resort & Spa B (20,000 points) Dreams Karibana Cartagena Golf Resort & Spa B (20,000 points) Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica C (25,000 points) Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa B (20,000 points) Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana B (20,000 points) Dreams Natura Resort & Spa B (20,000 points) Dreams Onyx Resort & Spa B (20,000 points) Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana A (15,000 points) Dreams Playa Bonita Panama A (15,000 points) Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort C (20,000 points) Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa A (15,000 points) Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa B (15,000 points) Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana B (20,000 points) Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa B (20,000 points) Dreams Sapphire Resort & Spa B (20,000 points) Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa B (20,000 points) Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa B (20,000 points) Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta B (20,000 points) Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa Resort B (20,000 points) Hyatt Ziva Cancun C (25,000 points) Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos B (20,000 points) Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta B (20,000 points) Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun C (25,000 points) Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana C (25,000 points) Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall C (25,000 points) Hyatt Zilara Cancun C (25,000 points) Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya C (25,000 points) Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana C (25,000 points) Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall C (25,000 points)EuropeHotel Category Alua Atlántico Golf Resort A (15,000 points) Alua Boccaccio A (15,000 points) Alua Calas de Mallorca Resort B (20,000 points) Alua Golf Trinidad A (15,000 points) Alua Gran Camp de Mar A (15,000 points) Alua Helios Bay (opening expected May 1, 2023) A (15,000 points) Alua Illa de Menorca A (15,000 points) Alua Leo (participation effective October 17, 2022) A (15,000 points) Alua Suites Las Rocas A (15,000 points) Alua Tenerife A (15,000 points) AluaSoul Carolina A (15,000 points) AluaSoul Costa Málaga A (15,000 points) AluaSoul Menorca A (15,000 points) AluaSoul Orotava Valley A (15,000 points) AluaSun Cala Antena A (15,000 points) AluaSun Continental Park Hotel & Apartments A (15,000 points) AluaSun Costa Park A (15,000 points) AluaSun Doblemar A (15,000 points) AluaSun Far Menorca A (15,000 points) AluaSun Helios Beach (opening expected May 1, 2023) A (15,000 points) AluaSun Lago Park A (15,000 points) AluaSun Lago Rojo A (15,000 points) AluaSun Marbella Park A (15,000 points) AluaSun Mediterráneo A (15,000 points) Dreams Lanzarote Playa Dorada Resort & Spa B (20,000 points) Dreams Sunny Beach Resort & Spa B (20,000 points) Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa B (20,000 points) Secrets Mallorca Villamil Resort & Spa C (25,000 points) Secrets Sunny Beach Resort & Spa (opening expected May 1, 2023) B (20,000 p

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☆ Strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake shakes southern Mexico
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-11 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: 1 min

MEXICO CITY — A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake shook southern Mexico Sunday morning, sending nervous residents of the capital into the street. The United States Geological Survey said the earthquake’s epicenter was 2½ miles (4 kilometers) northwest of Corral Falso in the southern state of Guerrero. The area sits along Mexico’s Pacific coast between the beach resorts of Acapulco and Zihuatenejo. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said via Twitter that civil defense was checking for damage. Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said there were no reports of incidents in the capital.

This is one of the reasons why Derbez is telling the story of a fictional resort using both English and Spanish. “I was always criticizing movies where I was seeing 007 (referring to the character James Bond) in Brazil and everyone speaks in English,” Derbez, who's also an executive producer of the show, said in an interview with NBC News. And that’s not the way it is.”The same goes for many TV shows being filmed in Mexico, Derbez said, which also show characters speaking only in English. He wants “Acapulco” to stand out by depicting the multilingual reality that he sees and lives in both countries. Episode nine of season two releases Friday on Apple TV+.

☆ Mountain Girl’s heartbreaking memoir: An icon of the Sixties opens up about Jerry Garcia, Ken Kesey, and what the age of free love was really like
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-09 | by ( David Kushner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +40 min

Now 76 and living in Oregon, Mountain Girl has gave us an exclusive look at her memoir. Altamont, the free concert that Mountain Girl and Jerry Garcia helped organized, was meant to revive the spirit of the Sixties. Today, 60 years since she took that ride with Neal Cassady, Mountain Girl is still forging her own path. Before I leave Kesey's farm, Mountain Girl and I walk outside to the old brown barn where Furthur now rests. But for Mountain Girl, it lives forever, an emblem of everything her generation believed in, and all that they achieved.

☆ Tsitsipas și Zverev, calificați în semifinalele de la Roland Garros
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-09 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Sursa foto: Getty ImagesTsitsipas și Zverev, calificați în semifinalele de la Roland GarrosTenismanul grec Stefanos Tsitsipas s-a calificat pentru al doilea an consecutiv în semifinalele turneului de Grand Slam de la Roland Garros, învingându-l în trei seturi, 6-3, 7-6 (7/3), 7-5, pe rusul Daniil Medvedev, numărul 2 mondial, la capătul unui meci care a durat 2 ore şi 19 minute, disputat marţi seara cu porţile închise. Alexander Zverev este al treilea jucător german care accede în semifinale la Roland Garros în era Open (începând din aprilie 1968), după Boris Becker (1987, 1989, 1991) şi Michael Stich (1996), conform site-ului ATP Tour. Tsitsipas şi Zverev s-au întâlnit de şapte ori până acum în circuitul profesionist, avantajul fiind de partea jucătorului elen, care a obţinut cinci victorii. Germanul a câştigat însă ultimul lor duel, care a avut loc la Acapulco (Mexic), în prima parte a anului. Miercuri, în ultimele două jocuri din sferturile de finală, sârbul Novak Djokovic îl va înfrunta pe italianul Matteo Berrettini, în timp ce spaniolul Rafael Nadal, deţinătorul trofeului, va primi replica argentinianului Diego Schwartzman.

Persons: Roland Garros, Stefanos, Roland, Daniil Medvedev, sârbul Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Alejandro Davidovich, Boris Becker, Michael Stich, Germanul, ., Matteo Berrettini, spaniolul Rafael Nadal, Diego Schwartzman Organizations: Open, . Miercuri Locations: Roland Garros, Monte Carlo, Lyon, Franţei, Statelor Unite, Madrid, Roland, Acapulco, Mexic, spaniolul

☆ Tenismenul Alexander Zverev a câştigat turneul ATP de la Acapulco
▼ + stars: | 2021-03-21 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Tenismenul Alexander Zverev a câştigat turneul ATP de la Acapulco, Mexic. Reprezentantul Germaniei l-a învins în finală pe grecul Stefanos Tsitsipas în două seturi, scor 6-4 7-6, într-un meci care a durat două ore şi 19 minute.Zverev a câștigat astfel primul său trofeu în acest sezon și în același timp al 14-lea al carierei.Grație acestei victorii, Zverev a încasat 89 de mii de dolari şi 500 de puncte în clasamentul ATP.Alexander Zverev va fi unul dintre favoriţii turneului Masters de la Miami, care va începe în data de 24 martie, în absenţa tenismenilor de top Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer şi Dominic Thiem.

Persons: Tenismenul Alexander Zverev, Stefanos, -, Zverev, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Dominic Thiem Locations: Acapulco, Mexic, Miami

Dintre toţi jurnaliştii ucişi în 2020, 84% au fost vizaţi şi eliminaţi în mod deliberat, în comparaţie cu 63% în 2019. „Unii au fost ucişi în condiţii deosebit de barbare", subliniază RSF. În India, jurnalistul Rakesh Singh „Nirbhik" a fost „ars de viu" după ce a fost stropit cu gel hidroalcoolic foarte inflamabil, în timp ce jurnalistul Isravel Moses, corespondent al unui post de televiziune din Tamil Nadu, a fost ucis cu lovituri de macetă, relatează RSF. În Iran, statul a fost cel care l-a condamnat la moarte şi apoi executat prin spânzurare pe administratorul canalului Telegram Amadnews, Ruhollah Zam. Federaţia Internaţională a Jurnaliştilor a anunţat, la rândul său, 2.658 de jurnalişti ucişi începând din 1990.

Persons: Julio Valdivia Rodriguez, Victor Fernando Alvarez, Rakesh Singh Organizations: Agerpres, RSF Locations: francez, Proporţia, Siria, Yemen, Afganistan, Irak, India, Pakistan, Filipine, Honduras, Veracruz, Acapulco, Tamil Nadu, Iran, Nigeria, Columbia

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