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Report: Footballs in New England were deflated. But don’t blame the Patriots this time

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:31:02 GMT

The special teams footballs used in Sunday’s game between Kansas City and New England were reportedly underinflated — not by the Patriots, this time — an ironic throwback to the Deflategate scandal that captivated the football world for parts of three seasons and led to penalties against the team and quarterback Tom Brady.MassLive.com reported on Thursday that the Patriots complained to the officials during the first half of the Chiefs’ 27-17 victory that the balls used by the punters and kickers — which are specially marked, and referred to as “K-balls” — were too soft. They were tested at halftime and found to be inflated to 11 psi, the website reported, instead of the league-mandated range of 12.5-13.5 psi.After the 2015 Deflategate fiasco, when the NFL ruled that the Patriots were intentionally using underinflated footballs, the league took control of the game balls away from the teams.“We were aware of it in the first quarter,” Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Friday. “...

Live updates | UN Security Council passes Gaza aid resolution, but without calling for a cease-fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:31:02 GMT

The U.N. Security Council passed a new resolution that calls for speeding up humanitarian aid deliveries into Gaza, but without the original call for an “urgent suspension of hostilities” between Israel and Hamas.The United States and Russia abstained from Friday’s vote, which was delayed for days as diplomats sought to avoid a veto by the U.S., Israel’s closest ally. The U.N. says more than a half-million people are starving in Gaza because not enough food has entered the besieged territory as Israel keeps up its blistering campaign of airstrikes and ground operations for over 10 weeks. Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are crammed into shelters and tent camps as winter descends, raising fears about the spread of disease. Palestinian officials said Friday that the death toll has now exceeded 20,000 — around 1% of the territory’s prewar population. The Health Ministry in Gaza does not differentiate between civilian and combatant deaths. Israel says more than 13...

Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU aprueba envío de ayuda a Gaza; EEUU se abstuvo de votar

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:31:02 GMT

NACIONES UNIDAS — Después de varias demoras, el Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU aprobó una resolución el viernes que llama a acelerar inmediatamente el envío de ayuda a los civiles desesperados en la Franja de Gaza, pero elimina el llamado original a la “suspensión urgente de hostilidades” entre Israel y Hamas.La votación fue de 13-0 con la abstención de Estados Unidos y Rusia. Anteriormente, Estados Unidos había vetado una enmienda rusa que hubiera restaurado el llamado a la suspensión de hostilidades. Esa votación fue de 10 a favor, Estados Unidos en contra y cuatro abstenciones. Israel y Hamas en guerra: ya son casi 21,000 las personas muertas Frente a sus ojos: Israel descubre un gran túnel en Gaza construido por Hamas El texto revisado fue negociado durante 10 días de diplomacia de alto nivel entre Estados Unidos, Emiratos Árabes Unidos en nombre de los países árabes y otros.La embajadora estadounidense Linda Thomas-Greenfield...

16 migrant buses arrive in Denver in 2 days as Speer encampment grows

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:31:02 GMT

Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story reported that 10 buses had arrived on Thursday, citing the information released by officials at the time. The city has shared new information that nine buses arrived on Thursday.DENVER (KDVR) — Residents who live near a migrant encampment at Zuni and Speer say the number of tents is growing and the trash is becoming a larger issue.On Thursday, nine buses arrived in Denver with 341 migrants inside. On Friday, an additional seven buses arrived. The city said that puts Denver on track to break 100 buses just in December. One of the main spots they're landing is an encampment at Zuni Street and Speer Boulevard. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox With more migrants coming in, residents' concerns are growing — one of those concerns being the trash created by a growing number of people in that one spot.Beau Blackford is one of those residents with concerns."I just keep seeing more buses show up and more and m...

Thorton police seek bank robber who disguised appearance during crime

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:31:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force and the Thornton Police Department are seeking help in identifying an individual who allegedly robbed a bank on Dec. 20.According to the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, the alleged crime took place at about 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday at the First Bank located at 3990 E. 104th Ave. in Thornton.The suspect allegedly presented a demand note and fled from the bank on a mountain bike. The individual had been seen in the bank a day before the robbery, according to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. Card skimmer suspect arrested after 3 devices found at 7-Eleven ATMs The suspect is described as a Black male wearing heavy makeup, including false eyelashes, and acrylic nails. The suspect also wore a black head covering similar to a hijab, a black face mask with a pink logo, a multi-colored long robe/dress, black shoes and a black purse.This suspect is wanted in connection to a Dec. 20, 2023, bank robbery in Thornton. (Credit: Metro Denver Crime...

Santa announces Cherry Creek State Park road to reopen in January

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:31:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Santa visited Cherry Creek State Park on Friday, where he handed one big present to Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman and Aurora City Council member Danielle Jurinsky.The gift? A long-awaited road opening, new education programs in 2024 and a new camping loop opening immediately. Denver weather: 1 more mild day before weekend rain, snow Lakeview Road will reopen to the public on Jan. 26, 2024, after closing in May. The road was badly damaged by heavy rain during the spring, with spokesperson Kara Van Hoose telling FOX31 that the park saw 6 inches of rain in three days, raising the reservoir's levels by 10 feet.Two portions of the road, which runs directly over Cherry Creek, were washed out. Road repair began in the fall, intending to reopen by mid-December. Lakeview runs latitudinally across the state park, creating many traffic impacts for people seeking to visit the park.Additionally, there's a new campsite loop, the Coyote Loop, for folks to plan their latest staycation...

Everyone you know sick? Colorado reaches very high level of respiratory illness

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:31:02 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – If you've been coughing, feverish, phlegmy or otherwise sick, you are far from alone. A trio of respiratory illnesses are spreading widely, sickening families around the country with the flu, RSV and COVID. Tracking by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a substantial jump in people going to the doctor reporting symptoms of respiratory illnesses. There was also a 13% increase of people testing positive for influenza in a single week.The CDC estimates that so far this season there have been 5.3 million people sickened, 54,000 people hospitalized, and 3,200 deaths from the flu – and those numbers are still rising. By the end of last week, on Dec. 16, nine states had reached the "very high" flu activity category, the CDC's highest level. COVID, flu, RSV or strep? How to know which you have One month ago, only two states were classified as "very high." In the latest data released Friday, Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Me...

The Supreme Court says no, for now, to plea to rule quickly on whether Trump can be prosecuted

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:31:02 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Friday that it will not immediately take up a plea by special counsel Jack Smith to rule on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted for his actions to overturn the 2020 election results.The issue will now be decided by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which has signaled it will act quickly to decide the case. Special counsel Jack Smith had cautioned that even a rapid appellate decision might not get to the Supreme Court in time for review and final word before the court’s traditional summer break.Smith had pressed the Supreme Court to intervene over concerns that the legal fight over the issue could delay the start of Trump’s trial, now scheduled for March 4, beyond next year’s presidential election.U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has put the case on hold while Trump pursues his claim in higher courts that he is immune from prosecution. Chutkan raised the possibility of keeping the March date i...

Person flown to hospital after officer-involved shooting in Norwood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:31:02 GMT

Police in Norwood say a suspect was flown to a hospital following what was described as an officer-involved shooting on Friday.Posting on social media just before 2 p.m., Norwood Police Chief William Brooks said the shooting occurred on Morse Street.“Officer involved shooting Morse Street. No officers hit, suspect being medflighted,” Brooks said on X, formerly known as Twitter.No other details were provided, with Brooks immediately posting afterwards that additional information from both the police department and the district attorney’s office would be provided soon.https://twitter.com/ChiefBrooksNPD/status/1738273129128927249This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Judge Sides With Treasurer In O’Brien Suspension Fight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:31:02 GMT

A Superior Court judge ruled Friday that Treasurer Deborah Goldberg can go ahead with the meeting that could lead to the firing of suspended Cannabis Control Commission Chairwoman Shannon O’Brien.More than a week after hearing arguments in the case, Judge Debra Squires-Lee denied O’Brien’s motion for a preliminary injunction seeking to have the court mandate rules for the meeting, and she approved Goldberg’s motion to dissolve the temporary restraining order that had been in place since earlier this month.A hearing is not yet scheduled, Goldberg’s office said Friday afternoon, and Squires-Lee ordered Friday that it should only happen under the recently-revised “protocol” that Goldberg’s office has prepared. That includes a requirement that O’Brien be given an updated statement of the reasons for her suspension and possible removal at least 15 business days ahead of time. Goldberg suspended O’Brien with pay in September and ...