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Tropical Storm Franklin nears Haiti and the Dominican Republic, bringing fears of floods, landslides

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:36:12 GMT

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Tropical Storm Franklin chugged toward the island of Hispaniola shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti early Wednesday, bringing fears it would trigger deadly landslides and heavy flooding in both countries. Franklin was expected to swirl above the island for most of Wednesday, with forecasters warning the storm could dump up to 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rain, with a maximum of 15 inches (38 centimeters) in isolated areas.By early Wednesday morning, the storm was centered about 120 miles (190 kilometers) southwest of Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. It had maximum winds of 50 mph (85 kph) with higher gusts and was moving northward at 10 mph (17 kph).Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Harold weakened into a tropical depression Tuesday night after making landfall in South Texas, bringing strong winds, rain and leaving thousands of homes without power.In the Caribbean, offi...

Foot Locker: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:36:12 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Foot Locker Inc. (FL) on Wednesday reported a loss of $5 million in its fiscal second quarter.On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had a loss of 5 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 4 cents per share.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 10 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 5 cents per share.The shoe store posted revenue of $1.86 billion in the period, also missing Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.88 billion.Foot Locker expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.30 to $1.50 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FLSource

Man killed in shooting involving Aurora Police officers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:36:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Aurora Police are investigating a deadly shooting after officers fired at a man holding a firearm.Just before 4 a.m. Wednesday, the Aurora Police Department tweeted about a shooting near the intersection of Colfax and Havana in the Delmar Parkway neighborhood.According to Aurora Chief of Police Art Acevedo, officers were monitoring cameras in the area at around 2:30 a.m. The area is known for high activity of drug use and theft. Officers saw two men get into a confrontation and one pulled out a firearm. Denver to clear homeless camp after downtown shooting Two of the officers who were monitoring the street cameras headed to the scene.Acevedo said two officers attempted to speak to the man with the firearm. He was noncompliant with the demands made by the officers, and that is when one officer fired at the suspect. Officers performed life-saving actions, but the man was transported to a hospital where was pronounced dead.No officers were injured.The other suspect in...

1 killed in early morning shooting in Aurora neighborhood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:36:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — One person was killed in a shooting in the Delmar Parkway neighborhood in Aurora.At 4:39 a.m. Wednesday, the Aurora Police Department tweeted about a shooting in the 900 block of Paris Street.When officers arrived at the scene, they located one person suffering from life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound. Man killed in shooting involving Aurora Police officers According to APD, the officers performed life-saving actions, but the victim died at the scene.Police said details are limited and no suspect information has been released at this time.SkyFOX flew over the scene where multiple police cars were lined up on the street. A handful of people were on the corner speaking to police.This is a developing situation and will be updated as more information becomes available.

Denver weather: More heat before end of week rain

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:36:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Another day in the 90s is expected on Wednesday in the Denver weather forecast with more sunny skies.Weather today: Sunny and hotPlenty of sunshine will be across the Front Range and Eastern plains Wednesday, helping highs climb into the lower 90s. Burst pipe floods music venue on South Broadway Clouds, some spotty showers, and storms are expected in the high country.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Aug. 23.Weather tonight: A few clouds, mild conditionsWinds will be light overnight as temperatures dip into the middle 60s. Denver could see some partial cloud cover with above-average lows.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on Aug. 23.Looking ahead: Cooler with rain showersDenver has one more day of temperatures in the low 90s on Thursday afternoon with increasing clouds and chances for late showers and storms. Rain can linger overnight and into Friday. Friday looks to be a wet one with scattered showers and isolated storms throughout most of the day. How to ...

Employees at 2 Fort Lauderdale restaurants claim they keep getting bad checks from their employer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:36:12 GMT

For South Floridians living paycheck to paycheck, every dollar counts. But one group of restaurant workers say their boss is serving up a bunch of bad checks. 7’s Karen Hensel investigates.Creating the perfect cocktail is a bartender’s dream.Sierra Ryerson/former employee: “And I was very excited because it was my first like real craft cocktail bartender job.”Sierra Ryerson started at Ya Mas in Fort Lauderdale back in January. But six months into the job, things took a turn.Sierra Ryerson: “The first check that bounced was at the beginning of June when I came back from vacation.”And nearly all of her paychecks after that also bounced.Sierra Ryerson: I go to Wells Fargo and they tell me that they cannot cash it. Then they put a little sticker on the back and I need to get a new check.”Sierra was eventually paid by her boss for most of her work hours but says she is still owed for two checks from July, one for her wages, the other for tips.Sie...

How Biden’s SAVE student loan repayment plan can lower your bill

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:36:12 GMT

Washington (CNN) — While the Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program in late June, a separate and significant change to the federal student loan system is moving ahead.Eligible borrowers can now enroll in a new income-driven repayment plan that could lower their monthly bills and reduce the amount they pay back over the lifetime of their loans.If borrowers apply this summer, the changes to their bills are expected take effect before payments resume in October after the yearslong pandemic pause ends. But the Biden administration is encouraging borrowers to apply as soon as possible to make sure the changes happen on time.Once the plan, which Biden is calling SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education), is fully phased in next year, some people will see their monthly bills cut in half and remaining debt canceled after making at least 10 years of payments.Unlike Biden’s blocked one-time forgiveness program, the new repayment plan will provide benefits...

Celebrate National Cuban Sandwich Day at these South Florida restaurants

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:36:12 GMT

As the calendar turns to August 23, South Florida is ready to honor a culinary icon close to its heart – the Cuban sandwich. A flavorful tribute to the sandwich that originated in Cuba and blossomed in Florida, National Cuban Sandwich Day celebrates the cultural fusion and delectable flavors that define this pressed delicacy. Originating from the vibrant culture of Cuba, the Cuban sandwich has found a beloved home in South Florida. While its traditional makeup includes ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard, local eateries are putting their unique spin on this classic favorite. Here’s a guide to where you can savor the best Cuban sandwiches in South Florida:1. Burlock Coast: Nestled by Fort Lauderdale Beach, Burlock Coast, located at The Ritz-Carlton, offers a memorable Cuban Sandwich experience for $26. With Tasso ham, pulled pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and honey dijon, this culinary delight is a must-try.2. The Commodore: The Commodore, situated within The Ritz...

Column: Jerry Reinsdorf finally fires Ken Williams and Rick Hahn, but there are still more Chicago White Sox moves to make

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:36:12 GMT

Chicago White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf made the second-most-popular decision he could make Tuesday in firing executive vice president Ken WIlliams and general manager Rick Hahn.The only thing better, in the eyes of most White Sox fans, would’ve been for Reinsdorf to announce he was selling the team.But you can’t have everything in life, and at least, for one moment, Sox fans could rejoice.It was their victory, after all.There’s no chance Reinsdorf would’ve fired two of the three men most responsible for the downfall of the franchise (the other being himself) without the nonstop protests of Sox fans who had enough of the losing, the lack of accountability and the series of public relations blunders, from hiring Tony La Russa (Reindorf’s fault) to canceling SoxFest to trading popular third baseman Jake Burger.But don’t stop now, Jerry. There are more moves to be made.The marketing department led by Brooks Boyer has been a nightmare as well. Chec...

Witness in Trump’s classified documents case retracted false testimony, prosecutors say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:36:12 GMT

WASHINGTON — A witness in the criminal case against Donald Trump over the hoarding of classified documents retracted “prior false testimony” after switching lawyers last month and provided new information that implicated the former president, the Justice Department said Tuesday.The statements from the witness, a Trump staffer identified in court papers as the director of information technology at Mar-a-Lago, was presented to prosecutors weeks before special counsel Jack Smith secured an updated indictment accusing Trump and two others in a plot to delete surveillance video at the Florida property.Prosecutors said in a court filing Tuesday that the witness told a grand jury in Washington in March that he could not recall any conversations about the security footageBut in July, after being warned by prosecutors that he was a target of the investigation and after being advised that his lawyer might have a conflict of interest because of his representation of others in the probe, the wi...