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VOA Colorado, Denver break ground on 5-story shelter for veterans, families

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:43:18 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The city of Denver joined Volunteers of America Colorado on Tuesday for the groundbreaking of a five-story shelter serving families and veterans who are homeless.The shelter is replacing the VOA Colorado Theodora Family Hotel non-congregate hotel at 4855 W. Colfax Ave. The replacement shelter will have more capacity and services to meet the growing community needs and is expected to be completed in early 2025. Denver partners with Archdiocese, uses Mullen Home for migrant housing “The Theodora is dedicated to solving the most urgent problem of family homelessness,” Mayor Mike Johnston said in a press release. “Today we are delighted to know that when this project comes to fruition, there will be 60 more families who will now have that special place that is safe, stable and warm.”The reconstruction is expected to cost about $28 million. Denver is providing $17.7 million in financing, including $13.2 million in RISE Denver General Obligation Bonds and another $4.5 mi...

Zac Efron hits the ring in wrestling film ‘The Iron Claw’

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:43:18 GMT

No doubt about it, “The Iron Claw” will get its hooks in you. It’s a deep dive into one of pro wrestling’s most famous families.Deco sat down with two of the film’s stars and emerged unhurt.“The Iron Claw” might have a familiar ring to it, especially if you’re a wrestling fan.The film tells the true story about the professional wrestling family, the Von Erich’s. Zac Efron: “The physical preparation for the movie, needless to say, was intense.”Zac Efron plays Kevin Von Erich and had no idea the training would be so crazy.Zac Efron: “For about seven months, I didn’t realize it at the time, but that became the most informative thing that I had on on Kevin, I felt the way that I imagine he felt, which was sore, tired, and tight and like a warrior man.”Jeremy Allen White says he didn’t need to do much research when it came to the role of Kerry Von Erich.Jeremy Allen White: “These men were so l...

Southwest Airlines, pilots union reach tentative labor deal

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:43:18 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Southwest Airlines and its pilots reached a tentative labor agreement after three-and-a-half years of negotiations, the last of the four major airlines to reach a deal with pilots.The Dallas-based carrier said Tuesday it was pleased to reach the agreement in principle, which it called a “key milestone.”Specific terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed, but pilots at American, United and Delta have won raises of roughly 40% over five years.The Southwest pilots opened a “strike center” in Dallas last month and twice asked federal mediators for permission to begin a 30-day countdown to a strike, but they were rejected both times.The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association said its 25-member board of directors will evaluate the agreement and if approved, will present it to the roughly 11,000 pilot members.The tentative deal come just weeks after flight attendants at Southwest rejected a tentative deal after five years of talks during which the group didn...

Rescue crews save family and dog after home in Miami went up in flames

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:43:18 GMT

Six people and a canine were saved after their house caught on fire. Now, that family is trying to pick up the pieces and sort through whatever they could save. Their Christmas plans were cancelled after all of their belongings ended up in a pile of destruction.City of Miami Fire Rescue arrived at the scene of the fire, Tuesday morning. As smoked billowed from the roof, and the family and animals were trapped, crews were able to get everyone out within 10 minutes. Grissel Armijo and her family lost the walls that hold their world together. “I was on my way to work when I got a call from my mom, saying that the house was burning down, my little sister was inside,” Armijo said. Her 17-year-old sister, her two cats and her dog were surrounded by the smoke inside.“We actually lost some of our cats. “My dog, they rescued her, they gave her oxygen,” she said. “My little sister, she was OK, thankfully.”Firefighters were quick to tend to their dog, ...

Colorado Supreme Court says Trump is ineligible to run again

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:43:18 GMT

The Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Donald Trump is disqualified by the Constitution from serving as president again because he stoked an insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.The 4-3 ruling, which rests on an interpretation of the 14th Amendment, will almost certainly force the issue to the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve whether Trump, the leading candidate for the Republican nomination, is eligible to hold future public office.The Colorado court ruled that Trump cannot appear on the state’s presidential ballot next year, but the ruling will not take effect immediately to give Trump time to appeal.“We do not reach these conclusions lightly,” the Colorado majority opinion reads. “We are mindful of the magnitude and weight of the questions now before us. We are likewise mindful of our solemn duty to apply the law, without fear or favor, and without being swayed by public reaction to the decisions that the law mandates we reach.”The court, which consists entirely of Democratic...

Better late than never! Book overdue by 90 years returned to Watertown Free Public Library

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:43:18 GMT

A book that was 90 years past its return date is back home in Massachusetts after spending decades away from the Watertown Free Public Library.Sharing the news on its Facebook page, the library said its copy of Egerton R. Williams Jr.’s “Hill Towns of Italy” was found by a patron in Washington, D.C., and was recently returned, years after its due back date of Jan. 30, 1934.The century-old book, described on AbeBooks.com as a guide to central Italy and its towns, would have fetched an overdue fine of $656, according to the library – if it still charged patrons.“According to the policy pasted inside this book, this patron would owe us ~ $656.00. Fortunately for them, we no longer charge late fines!” the library stated in its Facebook post.

Red Sox now considered dark horse to sign Yamamoto (Report)

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:43:18 GMT

Recent conflicting reports about the Red Sox and Yoshinobu Yamamoto don’t inspire confidence that the Japanese starting pitcher will end up in Boston.Several reports have the Red Sox in the mix, making a genuine effort to reel in the offseason’s biggest starting fish. Some claim they’ve already offered him over $300 million, which the Herald can’t confirm at this time.Unfortunately for the Red Sox, it isn’t a one-way street. Their supposed push for Yamamoto – while an improvement over their last several offseasons of reticence – will be a small consolation if it doesn’t bear fruit, and he seems more drawn to other suitors on his very full dance card. It turns out that he was completely in a New York state of mind when he came east to meet with teams. According to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe, the 25-year-old ace met with the Mets and Yankees, but didn’t come to Boston.Instead, representatives of the Red Sox made the trip to Los Angeles in...

Patriots place J.C. Jackson on non-football illness list, sign running back

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:43:18 GMT

The Patriots placed cornerback J.C. Jackson on the non-football illness list Tuesday afternoon.The move comes two days after Jackson was active for the Patriots’ Week 15 loss to the Chiefs but didn’t play nor even appear on the sideline. His agent, Neil Schwartz, told ESPN that Jackson was dealing with mental health issues.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | What to know about Patriots new quarterback Nathan Rourke New England Patriots | Patriots up-and-coming assistant has head coaching aspirations New England Patriots | Can Mac Jones regain Patriots’ starting QB job? Bill O’Brien weighs in New England Patriots | Why Patriots still have confidence in kicker Chad Ryland despite rookie struggles New England Patriots | Patriots-Chiefs film review: How Pats went from hot start to getting out-coached Jackson was left home from the Patriots’ Week 10 trip to Germany for their g...

Storm aftermath in Massachusetts: Tens of thousands still without power, crews work ‘nonstop’ before the holiday weekend

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:43:18 GMT

The fallout from this week’s powerful storm continued on Tuesday, as tens of thousands of households remained in the dark with power company crews working 24/7 to turn on all the lights before the holiday weekend.The majority of the Bay State customers without power live in South Shore and MetroWest communities.After the outages on Monday peaked at around 300,000 Massachusetts households, the number of customers in the dark had dropped to about 60,000 as of Tuesday evening — while power line and tree crews work around the clock to restore power following the storm’s violent winds and heavy rain.Eversource expects to complete restoration for most customers by 11 p.m. on Wednesday, with many customers being restored before then.“Despite widespread damage in the hardest hit areas in MetroWest and south of Boston we have made great restoration progress today and have strategically assigned crews to get the power back on for our remaining customers as quickly as s...

Senate swiftly confirms top military brass, ending months-long campaign by GOP Sen. Tuberville

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:43:18 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate unanimously confirmed 11 top-ranking military officers late Tuesday, ending a months-long blockade staged by a single Republican, Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama.Without debate, the Senate swiftly confirmed the military officials, including four-star generals, whose promotions and family livelihoods had been held up by the GOP senator protesting the Defense Department’s policy on abortion.“That’s good news,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said afterward.Schumer said other nominees had also been confirmed as the Senate is working to wrap up its work before a holiday recess.Confirming the 11 remaining high-ranking armed services nominees was a quiet end to Tuberville’s unusual effort after the senator faced pressure from all sides to relent. Critics said his stance, which had left key positions unfilled, threatened national security and left military families with an uncertain path forward.It came after the Senate...