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Efforts to help Haitians suffer grave blow with kidnapping of American nurse and daughter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:06 GMT

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Efforts to help Haitians survive the gang violence swamping their nation suffered a grave blow with the kidnapping of an American nurse from New Hampshire and her young daughter, who remained missing Tuesday. Around 200 Haitians had marched in their nation’s capital to show their anger over the abduction of Alix Dorsainvil, who was working for nonprofit Christian ministry El Roi Haiti when she and the girl were seized Thursday. The kidnapped woman is the wife of El Roi Haiti’s founder Sandro Dorsainvil.Nonprofit groups are often the only institutions in Haiti’s lawless areas and the deepening violence has forced many to close, leaving thousands of vulnerable families without access to basic services like health care or education. Doctors Without Borders announced this month that it was suspending services in one of its hospitals because some 20 armed men burst into an operating room and snatched a patient.Witnesses told The Associated P...

Minnesota Lynx rebound from 0-6 start behind strong play from rookies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:06 GMT

After starting the season with six straight losses, it was easy to think that the Minnesota Lynx were on their way to a second consecutive appearance in the WNBA draft lottery.The Lynx have turned it around, winning three straight, including impressive road victories over New York and Connecticut to move back to .500 (13-13) and climb into sixth place in the standings. Minnesota won both those games against the top teams without All-Star forward Naphessa Collier, who is sidelined with a sprained ankle.In Collier’s absence, coach Cheryl Reeve has relied upon veterans Kayla McBride and Aerial Powers as well as rookies Diamond Miller, who went No. 2 in the draft, and Dorka Juhasz, who was picked 16th.“She’s not afraid of the big moment,” Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said after Miller scored 22 points to beat New York. “Lots of times rookies can be intimidated. Look at some of the names on the other side. The rookies we had were excited for the moment.”Miller is averaging 1...

Colorado Day brings 2 new state license plates

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:06 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Along with the deals and events starting on Colorado Day, two new locally designed license plates became available on Aug. 1.The license plates started as a contest to celebrate Colorado's 150th anniversary. Thousands of people across the state voted for their favorite license plate designs. What new laws are going into effect in Colorado? “Colorado’s awe-inspiring beauty was well reflected in the hundreds of great designs submitted by talented Colorado artists as we celebrate 150 years of Colorado history,” Gov. Jared Polis said during an event announcing the contest winners in March.Two license plates were chosen: Colorado 150th Anniversary license plate entry in the under-13 category by Calista Blaschke of Denver. (Credit: Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles)Colorado 150th Anniversary license plate entry in the over-13 category by Evan Griesheimer of Denver. (Credit: Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles)Both plates were designed by Denver locals. The plate o...

Photos: 47 years ago, 144 died in one of Colorado's deadliest natural disasters

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:06 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Aug. 1 is celebrated as Colorado Day, the day it earned its statehood. But 47 years ago, ahead of the state's 100th birthday, Colorado experienced one of its deadliest natural disasters.On the evening of July 31, 1976, hours before Colorado's 100th birthday, a stationary thunderstorm released a deluge of rain in the upper part of the Big Thompson River drainage. Colorado Day brings 2 new state license plates According to the United States Geological Survey, the Big Thompson flood became one of the state's deadliest and costliest disasters.The National Weather Service said that an estimated 2,500 to 3,500 people drove to the area to stay in one of Colorado's most scenic spots to celebrate 100 years of Colorado. On the afternoon of July 31, heavy rain fell over the 70-square-mile region from 6:30-11 p.m.The heaviest rainfall, between 12 and 14 inches, fell on the western side of the canyon. Water levels rose quickly and raged through the canyon corridor, according to...

Man arrested in Polis death threat faces new charge in threat against prosecutor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:06 GMT

BRIGHTON, Colo. (KDVR) — A man arrested for threatening to kill Gov. Jared Polis faces a new charge for allegedly threatening to kill an Adams County prosecutor.Jeromie Rose, 41, has a warrant out for his arrest for retaliation against a prosecutor. Caught on camera: Lightning hits homes, fences On March 12, Rose allegedly left a death threat on the voicemail of the prosecutor who convicted him in 2018 for harassment for threatening to kill Northglenn Police officers.In an interview with the Problem Solvers, Rose admitted threatening to put a bullet in the governor's head but said he never thought he would be taken seriously.“It was not a genuine threat. It never was. I never was going to do that,” said Rose, who was charged with retaliation against an elected official for the June 20 threat left on a voicemail to the governor's front desk.Rose told FOX31 the threat he made years ago to Northglenn Police was a case of him blowing off steam. But he insisted he has no memory of leav...

Colorado saw 8th-highest influx of high earners during the pandemic

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:06 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The country's super-earners found a new home in Colorado during the COVID-19 pandemic.Colorado gained the eighth-highest number of individuals earning at least $200,000 a year, according to an analysis of IRS data by financial advisor SmartAsset. The study period covers 2020 to 2021, during which there was a nationwide reshuffling of wealthy people looking for more elbow room in an age of lockdowns. Colorado ranks 4th in nation for attracting high earners High earners fled tax-heavy states from 2020 to 2021 and moved into states with lower rates. Florida gained over 27,000 high earners in that year, the highest in the country, followed by Texas with just over 9,000. Colorado had a net gain of 2,052 people earning over $200,000 a year.California, New York, Illinois, Massachusetts and New Jersey lost the most high earners. Combined, these states lost some 62,000 people making $200,000 or more in 2021.The Centennial State now has some of the nation’s highest income ...

DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:06 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Diversity, equity and inclusion programs were abolished Tuesday from Walt Disney World’s governing district, now controlled by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis, in an echo of the Florida governor’s agenda which has championed curtailing such programs in higher education and elsewhere.The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District said in a statement that its diversity, equity and inclusion committee would be eliminated, as would any job duties connected to it. Also axed were initiatives left over from when the district was controlled by Disney supporters, which awarded contracts based on goals of achieving racial or gender parity.Glenton Gilzean, the district’s new administrator who is African American and a former head of the Central Florida Urban League, called such initiatives “illegal and simply un-American.” Gilzean has been a fellow or member at two conservative institutions, the James Madison Institute and the American Enterprise In...

Ukraine summons Polish ambassador over ‘unacceptable’ comments about gratitude

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:06 GMT

Ukraine summoned the Polish ambassador on Tuesday over “unacceptable” comments made by a senior official in the Polish president’s office, who said Ukraine was ungrateful for the country’s help.Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs invited Polish ambassador Bartosz Cichocki to Kyiv to discuss the comments made on Monday by Marcin Przydacz, secretary of state in the chancellery of Poland’s president and head of the international policy bureau.“During the meeting, it was emphasized that the statements about the alleged ingratitude of the Ukrainians for the assistance of the Republic of Poland do not reflect reality and as such are unacceptable,” Oleg Nikolenko, spokesperson for the foreign ministry in Kyiv, said in a press release.In an interview with Polish media, Przydacz spoke in favor of extending an EU ban on certain Ukrainian exports, saying defending the interests of Polish farmers was very important.  Przydacz also said Ukraine had received a lot of support from Pol...

New England Revolution coach Bruce Arena placed on administrative leave amid investigation into allegations of ‘insensitive and inappropriate remarks’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:06 GMT

New England Revolution Sporting Director and Head Coach Bruce Arena has been placed on administrative leave amid an ongoing investigation into allegations of “insensitive and inappropriate remarks,” the Revolution announced on TuesdayThe team in a statement said Major League Soccer is conducting the investigation.“The organization takes any allegations of workplace misconduct extremely seriously and is working closely with the League and fully cooperating with its investigation,” the Revolution said.Major League Soccer’s communications department also issued a statement saying Arena had been placed on leave “pending a review into allegations that he made insensitive and inappropriate remarks.” Arena was named as the Revolution’s sporting director and head coach in 2019. In addition to the MLS, he has coached the U.S. Men’s National soccer team and spent 18 seasons coaching the University of Virginia in the NCAA.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online...

In exchange of minor-leaguers, Chicago Cubs trade Adrian Sampson and Manuel Rodriguez to Tampa Bay Rays

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:06 GMT

Reallocating their minor-league depth and addressing reliever options is a clear priority for the Chicago Cubs’ trade deadline needs.After acquiring right-hander José Cuas from the Kansas City Royals Monday for outfielder Nelson Velázquez, the Cubs tapped into their minor-league arms for another pitcher. The Cubs traded right-handers Adrian Sampson and Manuel Rodríguez and international bonus pool space to the Tampa Bay Rays for right-hander Josh Roberson ahead of Tuesday’s 5 p.m. deadline.All three players have spent this season in the minors and are not on their respective teams’ 40-man rosters.Roberson, 27, has spent his entire career in the minors, the last two with the Rays. Walks have been an issue during his five seasons, but he has showed some swing-and-miss ability the Cubs must believe in.During spring training, Sampson was part of the No. 5 starter competition but struggled throughout camp. Injuries caused him to miss 2 1/2 months, returni...