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Rockies’ historically poor start continues in blowout loss to Pittsburgh — their eighth straight defeat

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:47 GMT

It’s only April and it’s already getting ugly at Coors Field.And the worst news for Rockies fans is that rock bottom may still be a ways off.Again setting a new low for the worst start in club history, the Rockies capped an embarrassing series against the Pirates, who blasted them 14-3 in Wednesday’s matinee in LoDo.Pittsburgh outscored Colorado 31-9 over the three-game sweep, and southpaw Austin Gomber provided the latest starting pitching flub by getting hammered for nine runs over the first two innings.It marked Colorado’s eighth straight defeat as the Rockies have the worst record in the National League, the worst run differential in the NL (-51), the worst starting ERA in the NL (7.03) and the worst record through 19 games in franchise history at 5-14.Bad. Just, bad. And with an on-field product not even close to the mediocrity predicted by owner Dick Monfort ahead of the season, it appears the fans are already starting to notice.A sparse 18,511 turned o...

Denver police partner with Advance Auto Parts to reduce automobile thefts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:47 GMT

An auto parts store chain is partnering with Denver police to help curb automobile thefts.Advance Auto Parts is donating 200 steering wheel lock devices — The Club — to be given away free at participating stores. The Denver Police Department described the Club as a visual and physical deterrent to auto thieves in a news release.Your #Denver Police Department is partnering with @AdvanceAuto to help Denverites protect their vehicles against auto theft. Stop by one of our two events to pick up a free The Club — while supplies last! pic.twitter.com/keYvgKAFS7— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) April 19, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Two juveniles missing from Colorado found in Nebraska in I-80 traffic stop Crime and Public Safety | Denver-area hospitals see increase in car theft on medical campuses The following Advanced Auto Parts locations will give away 50 clubs, while supplies last, on specific dates and times...

Shooting death of 18-year-old in west Denver prompts homicide investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:47 GMT

The shooting death of a teenager in west Denver is being investigated as a homicide, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Suspect arrested in southwest Denver fatal shooting Crime and Public Safety | Outdoor death in Denver’s La Alma-Lincoln Park neighborhood investigated as a homicide Crime and Public Safety | Barry Morphew’s attorney accuses DA of misrepresenting, withholding evidence in dismissed murder case Crime and Public Safety | Woman killed in southeast Denver shooting Crime and Public Safety | Denver man killed inside RV at Park-N-Ride, sheriff’s office says The shooting happened about 11:30 p.m. Monday in the 1400 block of Meade Street, in the West Colfax area, police said.The victim, identified by police as 18-year-old Richard “Richie” Lovato, was taken to a hospital where he died.CRIME STOPPERS: #Denver, this incident is now being investigated a...

Taylor Swift is a financially savvy pop star

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:47 GMT

Don't mess with Tay-Tay when it comes to financial regulation.A class-action lawsuit is targeting some celebrities, including Shaquille O'Neal and Tom Brady, for allegedly promoting scandal-plagued crypto exchange FTX without first doing their homework.But the lawyer spearheading the suit, Adam Moskowitz, told "The Scoop" podcast that Taylor Swift was the exception when it came to due diligence."The one person I found that did that was Taylor Swift," Moskowitz said.Swift reportedly was approached by FTX in 2021 to partner on her upcoming tour.Moskowitz recalled: "In our discovery, Taylor Swift actually asked them, 'Can you tell me that these are not unregistered securities?'"A security is defined as a tradeable asset that reflects value. Think stocks and bonds.All U.S. securities must be registered with financial authorities.The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint against FTX last year alleging that the company was offering securities without registering them.In oth...

AI-generated Drake and The Weeknd song pulled from streaming services, but more pop up

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:47 GMT

Universal Music Group (UMG) is going after those who created an AI-generated song that sounds like Drake and The Weeknd. The song "Heart On My Sleeve" went viral after it was first released on TikTok under the name Ghostwriter 997 over the weekend. The anonymous account cryptically said, "I'm just getting started." Drake fans upset at Ticketmaster over ticket prices for the rapper’s It’s All A Blur Tour The full song then ended up on digital streaming services like Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube, The Verge reported. The song itself was a hit, racking up 600,000 streams on Spotify. The TikTok video received over 277,000 likes, according to Billboard.On Monday, UMG, which has distribution deals with both Canadian artists, had the song pulled from digital streaming platforms."UMG’s success has been, in part, due to embracing new technology and putting it to work for our artists–as we have been doing with our own innovation around AI for some time already," a statement from James M...

Ganja glut? With excess weed, growers seek interstate sales

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:47 GMT

TUMWATER, Wash. (AP) — The email went out to legal cannabis growers around Washington state, alerting them that another of their colleagues had gone under. “Liquidation sale,” it said. Attached was a spreadsheet of items up for grabs: LED grow lights for $500 apiece. Rotary evaporators for hash oil, $10,000.Across the Columbia River in Oregon, where the state’s top marijuana regulator recently warned of an “existential crisis” in the industry, it's an open secret some licensed growers have funneled product to the out-of-state black market just to stay afloat.California’s “Apple store of weed,” MedMen, is teetering with millions in unpaid bills, while the Canadian cannabis company Curaleaf has shuttered most of its cultivation operations in California, Oregon and Colorado. Along the West Coast, which dominated U.S. marijuana production long before states began to legalize it, producers face what many call the failed economics of legal pot.There is vast supply, thanks to great growing...

California ranked among the top 20 'best' states for retirement, study says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:47 GMT

California is ranked among the top 20 “best” states for retirement in America, according to a January report from Wallethub.The personal finance company compared 47 retirement-related metrics and compiled them into three categories: affordability, quality of life, and health care. States were graded on a 100-point graded scale, with 100 being the highest possible score. Some metrics, such as the cost of living, were given double weight. Many Los Angeles County residents dissatisfied with the quality of life, UCLA study says California took the 18th spot, earning an overall score of 51.64.Researchers found that Virginia was considered the “best” state for retirement, earning an overall score of 57.55 while Kentucky was considered the “worst.”The entire study can be viewed here.Settling down in the Golden State for retirement can be an enjoyable experience for many, but high living expenses and housing costs can damper the lifestyle.

Los Angeles dinged yet again by air quality report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:47 GMT

Los Angeles' parks, beaches, mountains and more offer plenty of changes to get some fresh air — well, maybe fresh isn't the right word.The American Lung Association's "State of the Air" report gave L.A. failing scores on ozone levels, 24-hour particle pollution and annual particle pollution."Residents in the region face some of the most polluted air in the country," said Will Barrett, senior director of National Clean Air Advocacy. "Despite decades of progress and cleanup, there's still a long way to go." ‘The difference is astonishing’: Graph shows how much better California smog is now Nearly 10 million Angelenos are endangered by air pollution, including more than 2 million children and 1.4 million seniors. More than 7.3 million are people of color, and nearly 1.4 million live in poverty.Statewide, 38.5 million Californians live in a county that got an F from the ALA, according to the Los Angeles Times.The California Air Resources Board will consider two air-related measures ne...

1 Hurt in Hit-and-Run Crash near Cave Creek Road [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:47 GMT

Bicyclist Hurt in Hit-and-Run Crash near Beardsley RoadPHOENIX, AZ (April 19, 2023) – Early Monday morning, a hit-and-run crash near Cave Creek Road left a bicyclist with injuries.The incident happened on March 27th, at around 12:30 a.m., near the intersection of Cave Creek Road and Beardsley Road.According to reports, a bicyclist was riding in the area when a vehicle struck him. The impact of the collision left the rider with serious injuries.Emergency crews at the site of the collision transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.Meanwhile, the driver that struck the cyclist was nowhere to be found in the area. No description of the vehicle is available at this time.No additional information was released and an active investigation is still underway.Those with further information regarding the accident are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.A driver must stop and take certain actions when involved in a motor vehicle accide...

Family Business to Hollywood Prestige – How John D Hickman is Earning Praise Working with Critically Acclaimed Actors in Hollywood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:47 GMT

Leaving your family business to step into showbiz is a risky journey. Still, many put their careers at stake to get a chance on the big screen, to relish the charms of Hollywood. However, only a handful of them succeed in making the breakthrough of a lifetime. One such example is John D Hickman, who left behind his decades-old family business and a six-figure corporate job to try his luck in the star-studded life of Hollywood.John Hickman is a rising star in the film industry, known for his roles in quality productions alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest names. He has recently starred in “The Informer” opposite Joel Kinnaman, Rosamund Pike, and Common, and in “Jiu Jitsu” alongside Nicolas Cage. He has also played opposite Bruce Willis in many films, including his latest, “Fortress,” and a newly confirmed role that has recently been released.On TV, John has also made a name for himself, known for his role as Phil Wilson in the TV movie, ...