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$19 million settlement reached for Christian Glass family

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The family of Christian Glass, a 22-year-old man who was shot and killed by a deputy last June after calling 911 for help, has reached a settlement with the sheriff's office, county and city."Sally and Simon Glass announce that they have reached agreements to settle all claims relating to the death of their beloved son, Christian Glass, for the amount of $19 million with Clear Creek County, the State of Colorado, the Town of Georgetown, and the City of Idaho Springs," a press release from Rathon Mohamedbai LLC, the Glass family's attorney said. Officers charged with killing Christian Glass to face trial Clear Creek County contributed the most settlement funds with $10 million "for settlement of the wrongful death claims for compensation directly relating to 'personal physical injuries or physical sickness'," according to a release from Clear Creek County.Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office also issued an apology, which stated that the initial press release "did no...

Where you can get Denver Nuggets NBA Finals gear

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Nuggets are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time ever after sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals in a thrilling Game 4 on Monday night.Whether you’re looking for a t-shirt, hat or something else, there are several places selling merchandise. How to buy Denver Nuggets NBA Finals tickets Where to buy NBA Finals swagHere's where you can buy NBA Finals gear to show your support for the Nuggets:Dick’s Sporting GoodsAltitudeAuthentics.comNBA.comFanaticsLidsThe NBA Finals are set to begin on June 1. The Miami Heat are currently up 3-0 on the Boston Celtics. Michael Malone one of least-liked NBA coaches, according to tweets The Heat could be headed to the NBA Finals to face the Nuggets with a Game 4 victory on Tuesday night. No team has ever rallied from a 3-0 playoff series deficit in NBA history.

Vehicle strikes cyclist, crashes into six vehicles and Braman Motors dealership

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:24 GMT

A driver struck a cyclist, three cars on the road, and crashed into Braman Motors dealership, hitting three additional vehicles. The Miami Police Department reported the incident, which occurred around 11 a.m. at the intersection of Biscayne Blvd. and 20th Street.7Skyforce hovered over the scene, located at 2060 Biscayne Blvd in Miami, where visible damage to the building could be seen. The cyclist was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

SeaWorld set to host hiring event in June

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:24 GMT

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment announced a nationwide hiring event set for June 5 to 9 in an effort to fill more than 10,000 positions at various parks, including locations in Florida, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.The available positions encompass a variety of roles, including, temporary, part-time, and full-time positions in areas such as lifeguards, food & beverage operations, ride operations, retail, guest services, park quality, ride technician, entertainment, and more.SeaWorld is a leading theme park and entertainment company, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best large employers in 2022. The park and entertainment company is dedicated to creating a positive and rewarding work environment.Anyone interested can apply at JoinSeaWorld.com.

Ed Sheeran performs for high school marching band ahead of sold-out concert in Tampa

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:24 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WSVN) — As the Middleton High School marching band was learning one of Sheeran’s iconic songs, students were in awe as he walked in with his signature guitar in hand and surprised the group with an exclusive concert on Friday. Along with a private show, the musician gave each student a free ticket to his already sold-out show at Raymond James Stadium, Saturday night“It was just an extremely amazing experience,” said MHS Marching Tiger Band head drum major Torrey Williams. “Some of them said they had never been to a concert like that before.”The band members, including their teacher Abraham Tejeda, lived in the moment as they experienced this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.“I could just see the joy in their eyes, man,” said Tejeda. “I mean, they sent me some pictures. It was a truly great experience. The concert was outstanding and Ed Sheeran did an amazing job. I’m so glad that that was my first concert experi...

EU puts tax crusade on the line in Apple court challenge

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:24 GMT

LUXEMBOURG — European Commission lawyers fought Tuesday to salvage a €13 billion back-tax order for Apple by telling the European Union’s top court that the legal challenge was critical to the future of sweetheart tax deals to lure investment.The EU executive is trying to reverse a 2020 court defeat that struck down competition chief Margrethe Vestager’s finding that Ireland granted illegal state aid to Apple by not taxing more of the iPhone maker’s profits.The case “is of the utmost importance for the future of fiscal state aid” and whether some EU governments “can continue to grant multinationals substantial tax breaks in return for jobs and investment,” Commission lawyer Paul-John Loewenthal told the Court of Justice at a hearing in Luxembourg.Vestager’s crusade against “aggressive tax planning,” mostly targeting U.S. multinationals, has so far faltered in the EU courts, potentially showing the limits of using state aid ...

Ford decides to keep AM radio on 2024 models, will restore AM on two electric vehicles from 2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:24 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Owners of new Ford vehicles will be able to tune in to AM radio in their cars, trucks and SUVs after all.CEO Jim Farley wrote in social media postings Tuesday that the company is reversing a decision to scrub the band after speaking with government policy leaders who are concerned about keeping emergency alerts that often are sounded on AM stations.“We’ve decided to include it on all 2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles,” Farley wrote on Twitter. “For any owners of Ford’s EVs without AM broadcast capability, we’ll offer a software update” to restore it, Farley wrote.The move comes after a bipartisan group of federal lawmakers introduced a bill Wednesday calling on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to require AM in new vehicles at no additional cost.Sponsors of the “AM for Every Vehicle Act” cited public safety concerns, noting AM’s historic role in transmitting vital information during emergencies, such as natural disaste...

Police say dog found abused in Connecticut had 28-inch chain embedded in its’ neck

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:24 GMT

NAUGATUCK, Connecticut (WFSB) — Police in Naugatuck are seeking the public’s help in finding who is responsible for abusing a dog.Naugatuck police said a 1-to 2-year-old Siberian husky, now named Justice, sparked concern because of a chain with shiny metal visible below the neck, but not around it.“Obviously that chain had to be very painful for it to be growing into his neck,” said Sgt. Sanielle Durette with the Naugatuck Police Department.The 28-inch chain weighed about 5 ounces.“There are residential homes along this area of Platts Mill Road so we’re asking for people to check their home security footage check the ring cameras, go back,” Durette said.Animal advocacy group Desmond’s Army is offering $1,500 for information that leads to an arrest, in what could be a felony animal cruelty charge.“Animal cruelty is statistically linked to domestic violence, social violence, and it is a gateway and a red flag crime. Anyone who can do this to an animal is quite capable of doing t...

Russia extends detention of US journalist Evan Gershkovich by 3 months

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:24 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Tuesday extended the arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich by three months, Russian news agencies reported.Gershkovich, an American citizen, was ordered held until Aug. 30. He had been arrested in March on espionage charges on a reporting trip in Russia. He, his employer and the U.S. government have denied the charges.Tuesday’s court hearing wasn’t announced in advance, and the entire case has been wrapped in secrecy.Russian authorities haven’t detailed what — if any — evidence they have gathered to support the espionage charges. Various legal proceedings have been closed to the media, and no details immediately emerged about whether Gershkovich or U.S. Embassy representatives attended Tuesday’s hearing or what was said. Tass said the session was closed because the reporter was accused of possession of “secret materials.”Gershkovich is the first U.S. correspondent since the Cold War to be detained in Russia on spying charges, and hi...

Shelters fill, residents rush to safety as Super Typhoon Mawar approaches Guam

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:24 GMT

By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER (Associated Press)HONOLULU (AP) — President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration as an intensifying Super Typhoon Mawar approached Guam, where anyone not living in a concrete house was warned to seek safety elsewhere and emergency shelters began to fill ahead of what could be the most powerful storm to hit the U.S. Pacific territory in two decades.Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero said on social media that the declaration will support the mobilization of resources into Guam, which is “especially crucial given our distance from the continental U.S.” Guerrero ordered residents of coastal, low-lying and flood-prone areas of the territory of over 150,000 people to evacuate to higher elevations.“I anticipate that this situation will be of such severity and magnitude that an effective response will be beyond the capability of the government of Guam and supplementary federal assistance will be necessary to save lives and to protect property, p...