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Man arrested for selling Boulder County teens drugs in exchange for money, sexual acts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A man has been arrested for providing drugs and vapes to middle and high school-aged students in Boulder County in exchange for money and sexual acts, according to the 20th Judicial District Attorney's Office. According to the DA, Angel Gomez Rubio was arrested in Texas after returning from a trip to Mexico on 19 charges. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s car stolen Those charges include:Five counts of human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitudeDistribution of a controlled substance to a minorSpecial offender - pattern and special offender - displays firearmEnticement of a childTwo counts of internet luring of a childTwo counts of sexual assault on a childSexual assaultSexual assault - forceKidnappingMoney launderingSexual exploitation of a childDistribution of marijuanaDue to the charges, Gomez Rubio faces a sentence ranging from numerous years in prison to possibly a life sentence. According to the DA, investigators used records and evidence obtained from search...

Road closing for events in downtown Denver near Colorado Convention Center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Police Department said Wednesday that part of 14th Street in downtown Denver will be closed for several events this weekend.The closure starts Thursday morning and continues through Sunday, Dec. 3. These are the top songs in Denver in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped DPD said it is closing the road to ensure safety around the events near the Colorado Convention Center.Starting at 6 a.m. Thursday, 14th Street between Stout Street and Welton Street will be closed to vehicle traffic for several days.DPD offered some tips for navigating around the closure this weekend:Use public transportation and find the best route on the RTD website.Allow for extra time. If driving, map out your drive and make sure you can access the roads on your route.Ride your bike or use rental bicycles or scooters. See the latest traffic conditions in Denver on FOX31 The closure on 14th Street will last until Sunday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m.

Driver stopped by police in West Park after following alleged stolen vehicle

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:24 GMT

A driver was stopped by police after a vehicle was reported stolen. Miami Gardens Police and Miami-Dade Police followed the vehicle, a red 2021 Chevy Corvette, Wednesday afternoon.Officers were following the vehicle near Northwest 199th Street and Second Avenue in Miami Gardens, which then headed near Northeast 207th Street and Second Avenue.The driver was then stopped at 5040 SW 22nd St. in West Park. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where officers had their guns drawn towards the vehicle. The driver compiled and is now talking with officers. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Deal on global climate damages likely to be struck Thursday at COP28

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:24 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Countries are poised to seal a hard-fought agreement on Thursday for the creation of an international fund to help communities rebuild from climate-driven calamities, giving the U.N. climate talks a bit of a win on their opening day.The hosts of the summit, known as COP28, released a draft agreement on Wednesday that would accept wholesale the recommendations a handful of countries adopted earlier this month. It includes a provision, demanded by the United States, that says all contributions to the fund are voluntary.Five diplomats from European and African nations, who were granted anonymity to speak to POLITICO about the negotiations, said it was likely the draft deal would be adopted at the opening of the summit in Dubai.Still to be decided: How much money the fund should contain and where the cash should come from. At this point, the draft “invites” developed countries to lead in providing financial resources to start up the fund. None have yet prov...

In Surprise, SJC’s Lowy plans to step down from state’s high court

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:24 GMT

Gov. Maura Healey still hasn’t picked someone to fill the first spot on the state’s highest court to open up during her tenure, and she’s about to get a second choice as well.Supreme Judicial Court Justice David Lowy informed Healey he plans to retire from the court on Feb. 3, 2024, court officials announced Tuesday. Moments later, UMass President Marty Meehan announced that Lowy accepted a job as the university system’s next general counsel.“Justice Lowy is a highly respected jurist who possesses a keen legal mind and also brings significant experience as an educator,” Meehan said in a statement. “We have taken great pride in David Lowy’s career for many years, and it is fair to say that he has inspired UMass students to pursue careers in law and in public service. I am honored to welcome one of our most distinguished graduates back to the University.”Lowy, himself a UMass graduate, will also serve as the system’s strategi...

Chicken thighs are your answer to quick weeknight dinners

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:24 GMT

Beth Dooley | Star Tribune (TNS)Hands down, chicken thighs are the best choice for an easy, no-fuss weeknight supper.First, they’re almost impossible to overcook. Unlike chicken breasts, the thighs are extremely forgiving, and the meat stays succulent even after reaching the 165-degree done mark. Because chicken thighs are a fattier cut of meat, they have a more intense flavor than breasts. But no worries — most of that fat renders out and bastes the meat, keeping it moist as it cooks. As a bonus, thighs are generally priced lower than breasts and if you buy them bone-in, they provide the base for a rich chicken stock.When it comes to cooking, the best technique is to start them in a cold pan, skin-side down, then give them a blast of heat to sear them before flipping to finish in the oven. A little oil gets the process going, then add a handful of cherry tomatoes alongside the chicken thighs. They will blister, burst and release their juices, which, when deglazed with a littl...

Despite setbacks, states are still counting on offshore wind

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:24 GMT

By Alex Brown, Stateline.orgIn recent months, East Coast states’ plans to install massive new offshore wind farms have been battered by bad economic news, canceled contracts and newfound uncertainty about the projects officials are counting on to reach their clean energy goals.Despite the setbacks, state leaders say they don’t intend to dial back their offshore wind ambitions. They’re planning new strategies and investments to help the industry weather its rocky start. And they’re holding fast to mandates that offshore wind make up a substantial portion of their future power supply.“New Jersey is committed to wind energy, and doubling down is the answer,” New Jersey state Sen. Bob Smith, a Democrat who chairs the Environment and Energy Committee, said after a developer canceled two projects off the state’s coast. “I don’t think we have a choice. Offshore wind could literally be an inexhaustible source of energy.”Some developers who have recently pulled out of long-planned projects c...

Evolving overdose crisis shakes previously effective treatments

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:24 GMT

By Taylor Sisk, KFF Health NewsBURLINGTON, Vt. — “You can’t inject a horse tranquilizer and think nothing bad is gonna happen” to you, said Ty Sears, 33, a longtime drug user now in recovery.Sears was referring to xylazine, a sedative used for animal surgeries that has infiltrated the illicit drug supply across the country, contributing to a steady climb in overdose deaths.Sears divides his time between Burlington and Morrisville, a village an hour to the east. In Burlington, he visits clusters of drug users, offering water, food, and encouragement.He has been there, been down, done time, struggled to adhere to treatment regimens. But this, he said, is different: first, fentanyl — estimated to be 50 to 100 times as potent as morphine — and now xylazine, and the life-threatening wounds and sores it can cause.Sears implores those he encounters who suffer the effects of these drugs to look at what they’re doing to themselves. But to little avail.“They say they’re unable to get out of i...

US targets banks’ billions of dollars in overdraft fees

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:24 GMT

By Evan Weinberger and Paige Smith, Bloomberg NewsA top US consumer watchdog is preparing to make it much harder for banks to charge clients overdraft fees — setting up a clash with financial firms over billions of dollars in annual revenue.Consumer Financial Protection Bureau officials have privately told industry executives that the regulator will likely unveil its long-awaited plan to crack down in December, according to people familiar with the discussions. The CFPB has been crafting the regulations for months, and most of the details remain secret.Washington has been clamping down on overdraft charges, which the Biden administration has dubbed “junk fees.” The CFPB, which declined to comment on the timing of its plans, has said banks got nearly $8.5 billion in 2021 from insufficient fund and certain low-balance fees.Wells Fargo & Co. reached a $3.7 billion settlement with federal regulators in December to settle allegations it illegally charged “surprise” overdraft fees, am...

Momentum builds for psychedelic therapies for troops, vets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:24 GMT

Mark Satter | CQ-Roll Call (TNS)In 2004, Mike Gemignani enlisted in the Army after graduating from high school. A forward observer, he directed artillery units and Apache attack helicopters to their targets during his two tours in Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division.He eventually left the military, went to college and settled into a job. But a slow trickle of anxiety and depression soon followed.He sought help through the Department of Veterans Affairs, where counselors prescribed him “fistfuls” of medication, including opioids and more drugs to counter their side effects. The drugs didn’t help his depression, and for days at a time he would do nothing, immobilized by the illness.Gemignani’s story is not uncommon for those who served in the military. But now, after years of effort, momentum is building in Congress to explore a new path for servicemembers and veterans struggling with psychological illnesses: psychedelics.Current legislative proposals include studies of the effectiv...