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Maui resident scrambles to get home from Denver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Maui resident, who had traveled to the Denver metro area for a job interview, has finally found a flight home after wildfires decimated parts of the island. Private chef John Sandbach said he flew into Denver just before the historic Maui wildfires broke out."The economic impact’s gonna be huge," he said. "It's like Colorado losing Breckenridge." His wife and three children were evacuated safely from the area of Kihei. Maui wildfire disaster: How can I donate to help? For the past couple of days, Sandbach has tried frantically to book flights with United, Southwest and even Hawaiian Airlines, but to no avail. On Friday morning, he caught a break and was able to catch a flight home on Southwest. "I think it's more mourning for a place that's sacred to me," he said. The catastrophe has claimed the lives of at least 67 people, officials said Friday.

'Banking while Black': Woman sues Chase Bank over racial discrimination

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado woman is suing one of the largest banks in the country, claiming racial discrimination.At 61 years old, Jeanette Vaughn says she was racially profiled at a branch in Aurora, resulting in the manager calling the police on her for "banking while Black" — basically using police as intimidation.She shared her side of the story with FOX31.A trip for checks ends with police encounterIt was June 9, 2022, when two Aurora Police officers were called to a Chase Bank branch on Buckley Road for a trespassing call. Body camera video captures the incident.The incident started when Vaughn walked into the branch that morning to get checks from a teller. She's seen in a bank surveillance video walking in. Protesters demand answers in man’s killing at Tesla charging station Vaughn told FOX31 she sat in a chair to unlock her bank card, which she keeps locked for security reasons as a former government employee. Then she was approached by the bank manager, who asked if she ...

Denver Broncos kick off preseason against Arizona Cardinals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Broncos are opening up their 2023 preseason with a game in Arizona against the Cardinals Friday night.While it's still early and several of the team's starters aren't expected to suit up as decisions are made lower down the roster, fans are looking forward to seeing new head coach Sean Payton calling the shots. Russell Wilson and wife Ciara announce baby on the way The former Super Bowl-winning head coach of the New Orleans Saints was hired during the off-season. His background and fresh approach have stirred up optimism for the Broncos. Last season, first-time head coach Nathanial Hackett was maligned and mocked by fans for his errors, including notable issues managing the play clock.Payton made comments earlier this summer criticizing Hackett and his coaching staff for how they led the team last season. He later walked the comments back and apologized, saying he wants the focus to be on the future.If the Broncos want to make the playoffs, which Payton...

What's the plan for the former Hilltop church on Colorado Boulevard?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — An old church on Colorado Boulevard was built in 1961, but today it stands with boarded-up windows and a chain link fence around the property.The boarded-up church building at 50 S. Colorado Blvd., in Denver's Hilltop neighborhood, stands out compared to the many homes and parks in the area. How many ghost towns are there in Colorado? More than live towns Despite its appearance, the building is not abandoned. So, what is the plan for it?According to site development plans in the City and County of Denver, the property is under review as a multi-family development.The old church at 50 S Colorado Blvd. as seen from SkyFOX on Aug. 10, 2023.The old church at 50 S Colorado Blvd. as seen from SkyFOX on Aug. 10, 2023.The old church at 50 S Colorado Blvd. as seen from SkyFOX on Aug. 10, 2023.The old church at 50 S Colorado Blvd. as seen from SkyFOX on Aug. 10, 2023.The old church at 50 S Colorado Blvd. as seen from SkyFOX on Aug. 10, 2023.The old church at 50 S Colorado Bl...

China’s sitting on a goldmine of genetic data – and it doesn’t want to share

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:33 GMT

Hong Kong (CNN) — Better cancer treatments, advances in longevity, groundbreaking medicines and vaccines: these are just some of the potential prizes on offer in an emerging global race to advance the biosciences.And China has been pouring billions of dollars into its efforts to become the preeminent force, with experts claiming its massive population of 1.4 billion people can provide a treasure trove of data.Vast amounts of this data already exists in biobanks and research centers around the country – but the government is now launching a “national genetic survey” to collect information about and assert more oversight over these resources, say experts.In recent years, authorities have also been tightening controls around foreign access to this data – in contrast to the many Western nations that have pledged to open up information for global sharing.The national survey and restrictions on foreign access are part of new regulations on China’s genetic resources, which came into e...

Judge hits 464-foot homer, Yankees beat Marlins 9-4 in series opener

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:33 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Aaron Judge hit a 464-foot home run, rookie Anthony Volpe hit a three-run drive and the New York Yankees beat the Miami Marlins 9-4 Friday night.Judge hit his 22nd homer and is batting .256 with three homers and five RBIs since returning from the injured list on July 28. The home run was the longest at Miami this season.“Any time we can add more runs they feel great,” Judge said. “I feel the past couple of games we’ve had guys on base and just haven’t gotten the big hit. Today we had a couple of clutch hits.”Volpe hit his 15th homer, putting the Yankees ahead with his second-inning shot off Jesús Luzardo’ (8-7).“I never set any goals or anything like that,” Volpe said. “I just want to compete every day and try to help the team win.”Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes went back on the injured list because of a strained left rotator cuff. Randy Vásquez (2-1) allowed two runs and three hits in 3 2/3 innings.“The preparation was the same, I was just focused on what I had to d...

Lionel Richie, EWF light up TD Garden all night long

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:33 GMT

The first time Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire played together, way back in the ’70s, they packed an arena. The last time Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire played together, Friday night at the TD Garden, well, they packed an arena.Back in the day, Earth, Wind and Fire were untouchable – the sharpest, coolest, most pop savvy of the funk kings. Richie was with the Commodores and not yet the breakout star. Now Richie is the bigger icon – with the closing spot on the duel headlining bill – but not much else has changed.Earth, Wind & Fire started the night bright, bold, loud, proud, funky, freaky, and fabulous. And that just describes their threads. Hey EFW, the ’70s called, the decade wants you to know it’s positively thrilled with your look, and sound, and energy, and vibe, and horn section. (Late band founder Maurice White would be thrilled too – the legacy is in the good hands of brother Verdine White and longtime members Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson.)In just over an ...

Tylor Megill, Mets routed by MLB-best Braves in series-opening loss

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:33 GMT

Everything was going well for Tylor Megill until it wasn’t.The Mets were routed by the Atlanta Braves 7-0 in the first game of a three-game series Friday night at Citi Field. Megill, the right-hander who has confounded the Mets with his struggles this season, was responsible for six of those runs (five earned) in his sixth loss of the season (6-6).However, the loss can’t fully be blamed on Megill. There were defensive miscues behind the big righty and there were empty at-bats against Charlie Morton and the NL-best Braves.Megill cruised through the first three innings, looking more like the pitcher that won his first three decisions of the season and less like the one that was demoted to Triple-A in June. But then he loaded the bases with two outs in the fourth and Brandon Nimmo misplayed a fly ball from Eddie Rosario in center field. Rosario’s single cleared the bases. Megill then gave up a single, an RBI double and another single before the first out — an ou...

Chris Sale practically perfect in first game back from injury, Sox defeat Tigers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:33 GMT

Chris Sale had an innings restriction for his first start in over two months, but he made the most of it.Taking the mound for Friday night’s series opener, the 34-year-old left-hander didn’t give the Detroit Tigers an inch early on, setting the stage for a commanding 5-2 Red Sox victory.Sale was perfect through four perfect innings, striking out six, and inducing eight swings & misses. Of the six balls put in play by the visiting lineup, only two left the bat with an exit velocity above 80.3 mph.Despite the reported four-inning limit, he came back out for the fifth. He got two quick outs before Kerry Carpenter broke up his perfecto bid with a 434-foot solo home run. When the Red Sox starter followed that up by hitting Javier Báez with a pitch, Alex Cora went to his bullpen.Sale walked off to a standing ovation from the Fenway faithful. No other Red Sox pitcher has started a game by retiring as many as 12 consecutive batters this year; he retired 14 of 14 before the C...

Suspect critical after officer-involved shooting in Morgan Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:33 GMT

CHICAGO -- An officer-involved shooting in Morgan Park on Friday sent an individual to a local hospital in critical condition.According to the Chicago Police Department, officers responded to an officer-involved shooting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday on the 1100 block of West 111th Street in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood. 3 firefighters injured following Northwest Side house fire CPD Interim Superintendent Fred Waller said that two officers from the 22nd District observed an individual with a weapon on the sidewalk. The officers attempted to stop the individual before they fled into a residence. Officers pursed the individual on foot and a struggle for the weapon ensued.According to Waller, two shots were fired and the suspect was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Both officers were also transported to a local hospital in good condition.The Chicago Police Department Investigation Division (IRT) and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) are investig...