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Mexican officials say supplies are getting into Acapulco and people are getting out

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:36 GMT

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Officials said Friday that that they are moving supplies into Acapulco and getting people out of the devastated city three days after Hurricane Otis pummeled Mexico’s Pacific coast. Defense Secretary Luis Cresencio Sandoval announced that the official number of 27 dead and four missing had not changed. Some in Mexico were skeptical of official tolls because the city remains largely cut off. Some local media have reported bodies in the city that have not yet been recovered. Hundreds of people continued looking Friday for loved ones who have not been heard from since the storm.Military officials leading Mexico’s response to the hurricane focused during President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s morning news briefing on the relief that would arriving in Acapulco.An “air bridge” between Acapulco and Mexico City was established, they said. Planes carrying medical personnel would be landing at Acapulco’s commercial airport and leaving with tourists. The city’s m...

How much snow will Denver get this weekend?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — From temperatures in the 80s a few days ago to freeze warnings, winter is coming to Colorado. The Pinpoint Weather team has issued a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day on both Saturday and Sunday, making for a chilly and snowy Halloween weekend. Here is what you can expect from the first flurries of the season to hit the Front Range.TimingAccording to Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels, snow will move into Denver and the Front Range early Saturday morning. This quick round may result in light accumulation for the metro area. Loveland Ski Area: Heavy weekend snow could push up opening day After the early snowfall, Michels said there will be a break during the midday hours on Saturday.But don't be fooled, snow returns to Denver by the midafternoon, and it will stay through Sunday morning. The snow will eventually taper off by midday Sunday.TotalsThis storm looks to bring Denver and the Front Range its first measurable snow of the season.According to the Pinpoint W...

Guy Fieri to sign cigar boxes, meet fans in Lafayette, Longmont

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Emmy Award-winning TV host Guy Fieri will be spending Halloween with his Coloradan fans.Fieri will be signing boxes of his brand Knuckle Sandwich cigars and meeting fans, according to a Facebook event listing. Sam’s No. 3 in Aurora to close by end of year According to Cigar Aficionado magazine, Fieri enjoyed cigars throughout college and his career as a chef and TV personality. He owns several restaurants and a tequila brand and even founded a non-profit charity foundation. He hadn't yet been immersed in the cigar business, so he partnered with cigarmaker Erik Espinosa. For a year or so, Espinosa would send sample cigars to Fieri, according to the magazine, who would give feedback until they narrowed it down to four samples, which became Knuckle Sandwich cigars and hit the market in 2022.That year, the Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Habano Corona Gorda R cigar was named the No. 23 cigar of 2022 by Cigar Aficionado.According to his Flavortown USA website, Colorado is on...

13-year-old Hialeah boy charged as adult in mother’s stabbing death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:36 GMT

Thirteen-year-old Derek Rosa, accused of the brutal murder of his mother, has been charged as an adult. He was charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of his mother, Irina Garcia. The incident occurred on Oct. 12, as Rosa allegedly stabbed his mother multiple times while she slept next to his newborn half-sister. The act was reported to 911 by Rosa himself, when he shared disturbing details.“I took pictures and I told my friends about it,” said Rosa in a 911 call. “Is that bad?” When authorities arrived, they found Garcia’s body beside her sleeping 14-day-old daughter.Rosa’s father and grandmother appeared in a court hearing on behalf of the 13-year-old on Friday. During the hearing, emotional pleas were made, emphasizing their support for the young boy.“It’s very unfortunate that this tragedy occurred,” said Rosa’s father, “but this child is very humble, very peaceful and no one could imagine that this...

Arrest made in violent Lyft carjacking case in North Miami

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:36 GMT

A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with a violent carjacking involving a Lyft driver on Oct. 19, authorities said.According to police, the victim, a 33-year-old Lyft driver, had been brutally assaulted and had her vehicle stolen during the incident.According to police reports, the victim had picked up Jermiah Vedner Charles, of North Miami, at 11010 NW 7th Avenue and drove him to 12220 Griffing Blvd. Upon arrival, Charles allegedly assaulted the driver, forcing her to exit the vehicle. Charles then reportedly fled in the victim’s 2017 white Toyota Corolla.A day after the incident, a spokesperson with Lyft sent a statement to 7News that read, “The allegations described are unacceptable and have no place in the Lyft community or in our society. Upon learning of this incident, we immediately reached out to the driver to offer our support. Additionally, the rider’s account has been permanently removed from the Lyft platform, and we stand ready to assist law enforcement w...

Rep. Dean Phillips announces primary challenge to Biden. He says Democrats need to focus on future

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:36 GMT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — For months, Dean Phillips has been calling for a Democratic primary challenge to President Joe Biden. He’s drawn no public interest from governors, lawmakers, and other would-be alternatives.The 54-year-old Minnesota congressman is finally entering the race himself, telling a Friday event outside New Hampshire’s statehouse, “I am today announcing my candidacy for the presidency of the United States of America.”Phillips, one of Congress’ wealthiest members, has been effusive in his praise for Biden but also says their party needs younger voices to avoid a nightmare scenario where Donald Trump is reelected next fall.While Phillips is highly unlikely to beat Biden, a run would offer a symbolic challenge to national Democrats trying to project the idea that there is no reason to doubt the president’s electability — even as many Americans question whether the 80-year-old Biden should serve another term.Phillips may also benefit from New Hampsh...

MDPD, SWAT respond to woman who barricaded self at home in SW Miami-Dade, accused of shooting at boyfriend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:36 GMT

A subject accused of shooting at her boyfriend barricaded herself at a residence in Southwest Miami-Dade, prompting a swift response by law enforcement. Miami-Dade Police officers surrounded the home in the area of 174th Street and Southwest 142nd Court, Friday morning. SWAT teams also arrived at the scene and a command post was established in the area by officers. The front windows of the home were knocked out by officers and a robot was sent inside for surveillance. Officers also wore gas masks at the scene, but it is unclear if they threw some type of substance inside the home in an attempt to get the woman out. According to officials, on Thursday, at approximately 6:26 p.m., MDPD responded to the area of Southwest 282nd Street and 167th Avenue after receiving reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they discovered that the subject shot at her boyfriend but struck his vehicle instead. She then fled the scene. No injuries were reported. As officers continued to investi...

Boris Johnson to join right-wing broadcaster GB News

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:36 GMT

LONDON — Boris Johnson is coming to a screen near you.The former British prime minister is joining GB News, the right-wing broadcaster, as a presenter in the new year, the channel announced Friday.Johnson will create and present “a new series showcasing the power of Britain around the world,” according to GB News. The broadcaster — which sits to the right in British politics but has to abide by regulator Ofcom’s impartiality rules — already has former Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage and a number of Tory MPs, including Jacob Rees-Mogg and Lee Anderson, in its presenter roster.As well as producing documentaries for the channel, Johnson will host the “occasional special in front of live audiences,” the broadcaster said. In a video announcing his new job, Johnson said he would be giving his “unvarnished views on everything from Russia, China, the war in Ukraine — how we meet all of those challenges, to the huge opportunities that lie ahead for us....

Dive team searches lake in Gardner as authorities seek man wanted in connection with wife’s death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:36 GMT

Members of the Massachusetts State Police Dive Team and Marine Unit were on scene with state environmental police at Lake Wampanoag in Gardner Friday as authorities continued efforts to find a 33-year-old man wanted in connection with his wife’s death over the weekend. State police announced the latest update in the search Friday morning. While crews would be working in the area, state police said there was no specific information suggesting suspect Aaron Pennington is in the lake. Authorities have been searching for Pennington after his wife, 30-year-old Breanne Pennington was found fatally shot in her Cherry Street home on Sunday. Officials said Gardner police first responded to the scene after the couple’s four children left their house and went to a neighbor. A major search involving multiple law enforcement agencies ensued after investigators determined Pennington left the home in a white BMW car. Investigators found the car on Monday after a hunter spotted it ab...

Stornoway Diamonds to lay off 425 workers as operations halt at Quebec mine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:36 GMT

MONTREAL — Stornoway Diamonds Inc. says it is suspending operations at its Renard mine in northern Quebec.The Montreal-based diamond company says 75 of the 500 workers will stay on board to maintain the mine’s assets and facilitate a return to normal operations.That leaves some 425 workers temporarily laid off from the mine, which sits about 700 kilometres north of Quebec City as the crow flies.The 37-year-old company attributes the shutdown to growing uncertainty around global diamond prices.The price of rough diamonds — unpolished, uncut stones — has plummeted over the past 18 months, falling by nearly a third since March 2022 to lows not seen in years as post-pandemic consumers steer clear of new luxury goods.Stornoway says it has begun to place itself under the protection of the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act in order to restructure its business and turn its finances around.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 27, 2023.The Canadian Press