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Utah high court scrutinizes process that sliced state’s most Democrat-heavy county into 4 districts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:15:42 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on whether courts should allow the state’s Republican-majority Legislature to carve up Democratic-leaning Salt Lake County into four congressional districts.The fight asks if state courts can evaluate whether district maps drawn by elected officials violate the state constitution and is the latest battle over how states draw such maps. It follows a recent landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling denying legislatures absolute power to do so.Utah — along with Kentucky, New Mexico, New York,Pennsylvania, Maryland and Alaska — is among the states in which Republicans and Democrats have battled over whether partisan gerrymandering violates the law and imperils people’s right to choose their representatives in a democracy.Utah differs from those other venues, however, because voters in 2018 approved an initiative creating an independent redistricting commission designed to ensure maps weren’t drawn to favor o...

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday7/11/2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:15:42 GMT

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street as investors wait for updates on inflation and corporate profits. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Tuesday after another quiet day of trading. The Dow rose 316 points, or 0.9%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.6%. The week’s main event arrives Wednesday when the government offers the latest update on inflation in consumer prices. The hope on Wall Street is that a continued easing in inflation will convince the Federal Reserve to stop raising interest rates. Activision Blizzard jumped 10% after a judge ruled Microsoft could move forward on its takeover of the video game maker.On Tuesday:The S&P 500 rose 29.73 points, or 0.7%, to 4,439.26.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 317.02 points, or 0.9%, to 34,261.42.The Nasdaq composite rose 75.22 points, or 0.5%, to 13,760.70.The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 18.11 points, or 1%, to 1,913.36.For the week:The S&P 500 is up 40.31 points, or 0.9%.The Dow is up 526.54 points, or 1.6%.The Nas...

Sports car champ Tom Blomqvist to make IndyCar debut for Simon Pagenaud in Toronto

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:15:42 GMT

Two-time defending Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona winner Tom Blomqvist will make his IndyCar debut this weekend in Toronto, where he will replace the injured Simon Pagenaud in the No. 60 car for Meyer Shank Racing.Pagenaud was hurt just over a week ago during practice at Mid-Ohio, where his brakes failed and he was forced to send his car into a spin in a desperate attempt to scrub some speed. The car hit a gravel trap on the exit of a corner and rolled seven times as pieces flew into the air before finally coming to rest on its side against a barrier.Pagenaud was examined and released from the track care center but was not approved the following day to drive in the race, and IndyCar veteran Conor Daly was drafted as a last-minute replacement. Daly completed every lap and finished 20th.Pagenaud hoped to return in Toronto, but IndyCar’s medical staff still had not cleared him to compete on Tuesday.“Simon says he’s feeling fine and absolutely ready to get back in the car once he is cl...

Naomi Girma conjuga sus raíces etíopes y estadounidenses en su primera Copa Mundial

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:15:42 GMT

Naomi Girma no solo está debutando en su primera copa Mundial de Fútbol Femenino con la selección de Estados Unidos este verano sino que está inspirando a deportistas estadounidenses de primera generación a través de todo el país.Hija de inmigrantes de Etiopía, Girma se ha convertido en una de las mejores jugadoras del mundo.La nativa de California de 23 años fue reclutada número 1 en el NWSL 2022 draft, cuando se unió a San Diego Wave. Eso ocurrió luego de tres temporadas en Stanford, donde ganó la Copa Universitaria en 2019 y donde se graduó con un título en el sistema simbólico en 2022. ¿Cuánto cuestan los boletos para la Copa Mundial de Fútbol Femenino 2023? Copa Mundial Femenina 2023: cuándo inicia, los grupos, la final y más En su debut como profesional, Girma fue nombrada como la Mejor Novata del Año en la NWSL y Mejor Defensora del Año. El último mes, firmó un contrato para extender su permanencia en San Diego hasta el 202...

Broncos safety Justin Simmons learns fire prevention firsthand

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:15:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- You can call it prevent defense -- taking steps to counter the opposition. In firefighting, it’s about warding off wildfires. On the football field, it’s about slowing down the opponent. Two different professions with one common purpose: teamwork. “We operate as a team. Everything that we do is team-based,” Denver Fire Captain J.D. Chism said. “We train as a team. We go out as a team, so to have Justin Simmons, the captain of the Denver Broncos come out, see our house and share the same mission of public safety is a great thing for us.” Broncos training camp schedule announced With help from USAA’s “Salute to Service” campaign, the Broncos safety toured Fire Station No. 39 on Tuesday. And with high temperatures in the forecast, the message was on preventing the avoidable. “I’m always comparing things back to football,” Simmons said. “It's the easiest way for me to be able to pinpoint exactly what things mean. There's certain situations that come up and you have to...

'We almost lost $1,400': ticket scammers targeting Swifites

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:15:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado Swifties are just days away from seeing Taylor Swift perform at Empower Field at Mile High. But many people are still trying to get their hands on tickets. Sara Walsh told FOX31 she's been on the hunt for four tickets since November and she was being vigilant about scammers. Report: Taylor Swift legions about to drop $200M on Eras spending in Denver She said she finally found some tickets when a mutual friend of a family member on Facebook posted they were selling a set of Taylor Swift tickets for $1,400. "So I was like, 'We have that connection, were good,'" Walsh said. When Walsh tried to pay for the tickets through Venmo it was blocked. Then she tried to send the money through Zelle and it was blocked again... thankfully. “That person got super agitated and started yelling at me and said it was my fault and I knew then, 'Oh no, we aren't having this conversation," Walsh said. "I realized we might be being scammed."Walsh said the money never sent and sh...

Denver weather: Heat continues with more 90-degree days ahead

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:15:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather reached a temperature of 90 degrees (or higher) for the second day in a row. That makes only the third time this summer the city has posted temperatures in the 90s according to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast.Highs across Colorado on TuesdayWeather tonight: Clear and comfortableSkies will be clear across Denver and the Front Range Tuesday night. A few clouds could linger across the southern mountains. Temperatures will be cool in the high country with overnight lows forecast in the 40s to near 50 degrees. Readings overnight will be in the low 60s in metro Denver, which is comfortable, with low humidity and a little breeze.Forecast overnight lows by Wednesday morningWeather tomorrow: The heat is on againThe Pinpoint Weather team is forecasting abundant sunshine again on Wednesday across Colorado. There may be a few passing afternoon clouds over the mountains and south of Denver across the Palmer Divide. Those clouds may provide sha...

A police undercover car involved in accident at the Palmetto Expressway

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:15:42 GMT

OKEECHOBEE, Fla. (WSVN)- On the Palmetto expressway approaching Okeechobee, a police undercover car was involved in an accident. 7 Skyforce flew over the scene, Tuesday early morning. Florida Highway Patrol was present on the expressway with a white undercover SUV. No word on the condition of the officer or any further injuries.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Man arrested after endangering officers during police chase in Doral

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:15:42 GMT

Brandon Montgomery, 25, was apprehended by police after allegedly putting the lives of officers in danger during a routine patrol in the rear parking lot of the Extended Stay America in Doral. Montgomery refused to provide his identity to the police and was subsequently removed from the vehicle and later taken into custody, Tuesday morning. Police said he rolled up the windows and took off in the parking lot, nearly hitting several officers before crashing into a cop car.Montgomery drove northbound onto NW 79th Ave, made multiple turns, and eventually reached Okeechobee Road disregarded officers’ attempts to stop him. He collided with two other vehicles and subsequently crashed into a concrete barrier, causing his vehicle to overturn.Montgomery is facing charges of resisting officers without violence, battery on a law enforcement officer and fleeing and eluding.No one was hurt.

Hollywood woman arrested for aggravated animal cruelty after dog dies in hot car

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:15:42 GMT

A Hollywood woman is facing charges of aggravated animal cruelty after her dog died from heat exhaustion after being left locked inside a scorching car for approximately 20 hours.Sasha Koval, 27, was arrested by detectives from the Hollywood Police Department on July 7 following her admission of intentionally leaving her pet unattended while she went to work.According to authorities, Koval confessed during questioning that she had locked her dog inside her vehicle on the night of June 18 while she was at work. However, upon her return home, she neglected to check on the dog and left it inside the car overnight. It was only the following day, around 2:30 p.m., when Koval woke up, that she discovered her lifeless pet.Police said the dog endured approximately 20 hours of confinement within the sweltering vehicle, succumbing to the extreme heat.As a result, Koval now faces charges of aggravated animal cruelty, and she was swiftly booked into the Broward County Main Jail subsequent to he...