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Homeland Security warns of increased threats amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:48:55 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC -- The Department of Homeland Security is sounding the alarm as violence continues to grip the Middle East in the Israel-Hamas conflict. According to the agency, the United States remains in a heightened-threat environment.While the battles between Israel and Hamas rage in the Middle East, DHS emphasizes that the most likely threat comes from people driven by violent ideologies. Lawmakers are urging the public to stand united against hate.Representative Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, made a strong call to action, saying, "We need to speak out loudly, clearly, and forcefully against anti-Semitism and Islamophobia." Sex offender charged after being found with missing North Carolina girl The Department of Homeland Security has reported a recent surge in threats against Jewish, Muslim, and Arab communities and their institutions. This is causing real fear among Americans.Congressman Ro Khanna has shared his concerns, revealing that constituents in his district a...

In Broncos vs. Chiefs rematch 17 days later, Denver would do well to recreate red zone defensive success

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:48:55 GMT

A low-scoring and ugly game partially obfuscated a reality in the Broncos’ Week 6 loss on a Thursday night to Kansas City earlier this month: For the most part, the Chiefs dominated on both sides of the ball.Perhaps the biggest thing that went wrong for Andy Reid’s team: Kicker Harrison Butker and Kansas City’s field goal unit got far too much work.The Chiefs moved the ball up and down the field against Denver’s defense and compiled 389 yards, but turned five red zone trips into just one touchdown and four field goals.If the Broncos are to pull off an upset Sunday at Empower Field, a similarly stout performance in that department might well be necessary.“Today is the day we work red zone and then we give them the red zone statistics,” head coach Sean Payton said Friday. “If you grade it offensively, let’s say you have four trips in, ultimately you’re looking at red zone touchdown efficiency and you get a percentage and a lot of times, your third down numbers in the red zone can poin...

Broncos coach Sean Payton preparing for chilly conditions vs. Chiefs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:48:55 GMT

It’s looking like Broncos Country will need to break out the winter jackets.According to the National Weather Service, Denver’s matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday afternoon is expected to be played at a high of 28 degrees.There’s even a 70% chance of precipitation, with possible snow accumulation of one to three inches. While Broncos head coach Sean Payton believes advanced analytics has played a significant role in deciding whether to go for it on fourth down or attempt a two-point conversion, he thinks weather does too.“All those things factor into your approach,” Payton said. “If you said 30 degrees with overcast and snow flurries, I want to know what the field conditions are like.”It’s clear that Payton incorporates weather into his game preparation. He said the team discusses where the sun sits over the stadium, and decides if they want opposing returners to look at the sunlight.But whether it is 80 degrees and...

Boulder Creek Neighborhoods at Baseline offer sophisticated, lower-maintenance homes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:48:55 GMT

Boulder Creek Neighborhoods at Baseline promises to push the boundaries of traditional design by offering lower-maintenance homes that feature multiple outdoor spaces and abundant windows to create a welcoming, open indoor atmosphere.BOULDER CREEK NEIGHBORHOODS AT BASELINE IN BROOMFIELDWhat: Call or fill out the online form to join the interest list to receive an invitation to an exclusive November informational event.When: Grand opening expected in early 2024.Phone: 720-636-7088More info: LiveBaseline.comThe neighborhood will offer five three-story models that range from 2,989 to 3,243 square feet and provide three to five bedrooms. Each home will also include a three-car garage designed for all the gear needed for Colorado adventures.Principal architect Mitch Traeger wanted to create fun, dynamic homes. “The Baseline community is an authentic, urban-meets-nature neighborhood,” he said. “I saw an opportunity to do something unique, lower-maintenance, and new tha...

Body of slain L.A. model was found inside her refrigerator, autopsy reveals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:48:55 GMT

A pregnant model who was found dead inside a downtown Los Angeles apartment last month had been bound, beaten and wedged inside her own refrigerator, according to the autopsy report obtained by KTLA on Friday.The body of Maleesa Mooney, 31, was discovered on Sept. 12 after police conducted a welfare check at her apartment on South Figueroa Street.She had suffered blunt force trauma to her head, torso and arms, the medical examiner’s report states, indicating the cause of death was “homicidal violence.”Mooney was last seen alive on surveillance video at her apartment complex on Sept. 6. She was two months pregnant when she died, her sister told KTLA.This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for updates.

California is facing an 'agricultural crisis'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:48:55 GMT

California is under attack.Agriculture officials sounded the alarm on Friday after two Queensland fruit flies were found in Ventura County, marking at least the third discovery of invasive and destructive fruit flies in the Los Angeles area in recent months.A 76 square mile area was placed under quarantine on Oct. 23 after the Queensland flies were found in a residential area of Thousand Oaks, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture. It is the first official quarantine in North America due to the pest which, as the name implies, is native to Queensland, Australia.A California Department of Agriculture sign about the invasive Queensland fruit fly. Oct. 27, 2023. Residents inside the quarantine zone are urged to not move fruits or vegetables from their properties and to dispose of any green waste by double-bagging in plastic bags before placing it in the trash.“California is facing an agricultural crisis,” Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner Korrine Bell sa...

Live Updates | Authorities name all 18 Maine mass shooting victims and lift shelter-in-place order

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:48:55 GMT

Eighteen people were killed in shootings at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday night, sparking a massive search for the suspect. On Friday, investigators continued to work at the two shooting scenes and divers joined the effort along the Androscoggin River, near where the suspect’s car was found. Follow for live updates.WHAT TO KNOW— Here’s what we know about the suspect and where the shooting happened.— Family members confirmed the deaths of the shooting victims. — Maine's deaf community is grieving four members who were killed.— Social media posts spread an incorrect photo of the Maine suspect.— Maine passed a law to try to prevent mass shootings, but some say more is needed.— The shooting is the 36th mass killing in the United States this year.ALL 18 VICTIMS OF MAINE MASS SHOOTING NAMEDMaine’s public safety commissioner has named all 18 victims of the mass shooting in Lewiston and said all of their families have been notified. Photos of the victims ...

1 Killed in 2-Car Accident on Wilson Road [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:48:55 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Collision near Sage DriveBAKERSFIELD, CA (October 27, 2023) – Wednesday evening, a two-car accident occurred on Wilson Road, resulting in the loss of one victim’s life. The incident took place around 5:13 p.m. in the 6400 block of Wilson Road, near Sage Drive.As of now, the circumstances leading to the collision remain unclear. However, initial reports indicate that emergency responders discovered one of the drivers involved in the accident suffering from severe injuries. Due to the extent of their condition, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene by medics.The second driver remained present and fully cooperated with the ongoing investigation. Preliminary investigations by police do not suggest that alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash. The Kern County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased victim once the next of kin has been notified.Anyone with additional information regarding the two-vehicle ...

Actor Richard Moll dies at 80; played bailiff Bull on original version of ‘Night Court’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:48:55 GMT

By Mark Kennedy | Associated PressNEW YORK — Richard Moll, a character actor who found lasting fame as an eccentric but gentle giant bailiff on the original “Night Court” sitcom, has died. He was 80.Moll died Thursday at his home in Big Bear Lake, California, according to Jeff Sanderson, a publicist at Chasen & Company.Related ArticlesObituaries | China’s former Premier Li Keqiang has died at 68 Obituaries | Longtime Contra Costa College football coach Maiorana dies at 92 Obituaries | DJ Dusty Street, radio pioneer with Bay Area history, dies at 77 Obituaries | ‘Shaft,’ ‘Roots’ star Richard Roundtree dies at 81 Obituaries | Don Laughlin dies; he launched Nevada resort town that bears his name Moll played “Bull” Shannon on NBC’s “Night Court” from 1984-1992 alongside stars Harry Anderson and John Larroquette. His character formed a close friendship with the court’s other bailiff, Roz...

Study: Retailers overstating impact of shoplifting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:48:55 GMT

By Nathaniel Meyersohn | CNNRetailers say theft is exploding, and some data from retailers along with numerous videos of violent store robberies and looting seem to support the claim.But some retail analysts and researchers, bolstered by local crime statistics, say stores may be over-stating the extent and impact of theft. Why? It’s a useful deflection, camouflaging weak demand, mismanagement and other issues denting business right now. And it forces lawmakers to respond.Across the country, the “actual increase in rates of theft” at stores does not “correspond to the increase in company commentary and actions” on theft, according to a new report by retail analysts at William Blair. “Retailers are increasingly vocal on the subject, in part to draw out government action,” the analysts wrote.To be sure, theft is impacting retailers much more than it was before the pandemic. That’s because theft has also gotten more visible and more violent, retailers say, and has put employee safety at...