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Business Highlights: Fed poised to leave rates unchanged; Auto workers threaten to escalate strike

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:39 GMT

___Federal Reserve is poised to leave rates unchanged as it tracks progress toward a ‘soft landing’WASHINGTON (AP) — Since Federal Reserve officials last met in July, the economy has moved in the direction they hoped to see: Inflation continues to ease, if more slowly than most Americans would like, while growth remains solid and the job market cools. When they meet again this week, the policymakers are likely to decide they can afford to wait and see if the progress continues. As a result, they’re almost sure to leave their key interest rate unchanged when their meeting ends Wednesday. The cooling of inflation suggests that the Fed is edging toward a peak in the series of rate hikes it unleashed in March of last year — action that made borrowing much costlier for consumers and businesses.___Carmakers and the United Auto Workers are talking. No signs of a breakthrough to end the strikeThe auto workers’ strike against Detroit’s Big Three is now in its fourth day. There were no signs ...

Hudson-Odoi scores on Nottingham Forest debut to help salvage 1-1 draw against Burnley

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:39 GMT

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Callum Hudson-Odoi marked his first Premier League appearance in 18 months with a goal to help Nottingham Forest rally for a 1-1 draw Monday at home against Burnley, which earned its first point of the campaign.The 22-year-old former Chelsea player spent last season on loan at Bayer Leverkusen but served up a reminder of what he can do as he was Forest’s biggest attacking threat on his debut for his new team following a deadline-day move from Stamford Bridge. He brought his side level with a curling effort in the second half after Zeki Amdouni had put Burnley ahead.It was Burnley’s first point after three successive losses, but the visitors were denied a late winner by VAR and finished the game with 10 men after Lyle Foster was sent off for elbowing Ryan Yates.Having once been considered one of the brightest prospects in English soccer, with Bayern Munich among the teams reportedly interested in signing him, Hudson-Odoi is now looking to revive...

Saban denies suggestion from Ole Miss’ Kiffin that Alabama has new defensive play-caller

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:39 GMT

Alabama coach Nick Saban says defensive coordinator Kevin Steele is still calling the plays. Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin isn’t so sure.Kiffin stirred some controversy ahead of 15th-ranked Ole Miss’ visit Saturday to the 13th-ranked Crimson Tide, suggesting that cornerbacks coach Travaris Robinson appeared to be calling the plays for Alabama’s defense in a 17-3 win over South Florida.Not so, says Saban. He brought up the speculation unprompted on Monday, citing reports that had been “floating around out there.”“Kevin Steele is the defensive coordinator. He has all the defensive coordinator responsibilities,” Saban said. “The only thing that we tried to improve on from an administrative standpoint was game day administration of getting the signals in quicker. That’s the only thing that we worked on together as a staff. The whole staff made a contribution to it, and I think it was a lot better in this game than it was in the Texas game.”Kiffin told reporters on Sund...

Royals rally with 4 runs in the eighth to beat the Guardians 6-4

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:39 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals could have long ago given up on the season. Would have been easy to give up on Monday’s game against Cleveland, too.Yet despite trailing by two heading into the eighth inning, the Royals kept on fighting. And the club trying desperately to avoid finishing with the worst record in franchise history managed to come all the way back, with Drew Waters capping a two-out rally with a two-run double that sent Kansas City to a 6-4 victory over the Guardians.“It shows we’re capable of beating really good teams,” Waters said, “and finishing the season on a high note.”The Royals (49-102) trailed 4-2 when Kyle Isbel drew a leadoff walk in the eighth against Trevor Stephan. The reliever retired the next two batters before walking MJ Melendez and hitting Nelson Velázquez, which loaded the bases for Michael Massey, whose own walk off Stephan (6-7) scored a run to trim the Guardians’ advantage in half.Cleveland manager Terry Francona ...

Texans offense improves, but defense struggles in loss to Colts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:39 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — C.J Stroud and Houston’s offense took a step forward against the Colts on Sunday.Unfortunately, the defense took a step back in the 31-20 loss that dropped the Texans to 0-2.“We can’t have the back and forth,” coach DeMeco Ryans said. “We have to be consistent, and that’s the one thing. Be consistent and don’t have self-inflicted wounds.”The Texans allowed quarterback Anthony Richardson to run for two touchdowns in the first quarter Sunday and couldn’t slow down Indy’s offense after he left with a concussion and was replaced by Gardner Minshew.The backup led the Colts to two more touchdowns in the first half to leave Houston in a 28-10 hole by halftime.“Defensively, we weren’t good enough,” said Ryans a former linebacker on the team. “If we want to be a good defense, it all starts up front — stopping the run. We did not stop the run. We did not tackle well. Fundamental football wasn’t good enough. If you want to win games in this league, we’ve got to play better.”The ...

CSU coach: D-back who hit CU receiver has gotten death threats

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A day and a half after the Colorado Buffaloes beat the Colorado State Rams in overtime, CSU staff said one of its players has been receiving death threats.The CSU Athletic Department said defensive back Henry Blackburn and his family have been the target of threats on social media. Additionally, their phone numbers and addresses were published online before the game was over. Buffs’ Travis Hunter suffered lacerated liver during Rocky Mountain Showdown “CSUPD is aware of death threats against CSU football player Henry Blackburn, and the investigation is ongoing. The police department will continue to monitor the situation, and the university is actively supporting the player and his family," the university said in a statement emailed to FOX31.Blackburn delivered the hit on Colorado's Travis Hunter, a two-way player who was in as wide receiver when the hit occurred.Hunter had been thrown the ball by CU quarterback Shedeur Sanders, but the ball was overthrown and Hun...

How are some Denver metro bars open past 2 a.m.?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you've ever looked at the operating hours of bars or clubs in Colorado, you might notice that a lot of them have one thing in common: They close at 2 a.m. or earlier.That's because state law only allows these types of establishments to be open until 2 a.m.But there's actually a way for cities to get around this, and there's one city -- Glendale -- that actually uses it.How some bars in Glendale can open past 2 a.m. In 2011, a law was passed that allowed cities to create "common consumption areas." How the cheeseburger was (maybe) invented in Denver To put it simply, with this law, cities can allow designated common areas outside of two or more liquor-licensed establishments -- like bars -- where people can go and drink alcohol out in the open.You wouldn't think this would open the door for later closing times. However, included in the law is a provision that regulates these common areas from operating outside of what's allowed by state law or "the limitations i...

Denver weather: A stretch of great September days to enjoy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The week ahead in Denver weather, it's looking rather quiet with low chances for rain. Temperatures will stay in the warm 80s for a few more days before cooler days arrive just in time to welcome fall on Saturday, according to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast.Rain chances for the week ahead in DenverWeather tonight: Few clouds and coolThere will be some passing clouds through the evening and overnight. A stray shower is possible across metro Denver as a few mountain showers drift toward the east. The wind will be light and from the south. Colorado fall colors photo gallery 2023: Share your pictures Temperatures will cool into the 50s across eastern Colorado and in Denver. The Colorado mountains will see chilly temperatures in the 30s and 40s.Overnight lows by Tuesday morning across ColoradoWeather tomorrow: Stray shower possibleSkies will remain partly cloudy across the state on Tuesday. The wind will be light again and coming up from the south. ...

Family left without home after deadly BSFR helicopter crash in Pompano Beach speak out

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:39 GMT

Several people were left with next to nothing after a Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue helicopter crashed into their apartment complex. Now, they’re making a plea for help as they deal with the devastating loss.Even before Terran Vandiver began speaking to 7News, his eyes looked skyward as he he heard a familiar sound overhead.“The helicopter that just passed, those are things, the triggers that we now have to deal with as a family now,” Vandiver said.On Aug 28, a BSFR helicopter caught fire, lost control and plummeted into their apartment building, which killed a BSFR Battalion Chief and a woman who lived next door to the Vandivers.“I was getting ready for work, my little brother, he had the day off, he was sleeping in the living room,” he said. “We didn’t expect it. It was like a bomb that went off. It was like World War III for a while.”But now, three weeks later, they are still without a place to live. The family doesn’t have any...

Nearly $3 million worth of merchandise stolen from Miami jewelry store

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:39 GMT

A safe was stolen by three thieves from a South Florida jewelry store, leaving owners without millions of dollars worth of merchandise.“We will lose everything, it was everything you know,” said the store owner of Mitch the Jeweler. The owner of the store didn’t want to show his face on camera, fearing they might come back. However, they did what he thought was impossible: move his massive safe out the door. “I don’t know how they moved this safe,” he said. “There was something, I don’t know how to tell you, something big… I don’t understand how it happened.”The three thieves cut a hole into the store, through a shut-down business next door. They then came across a toilet on the other side, which they flushed out of their way. “This is something along the same lines of professional workers over here,” continued the owner. The thieves of this hooded heist tried to make sure there was no evidence.They went up to ...