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British poet and self-professed ‘anarchist’ Benjamin Zephaniah dies at age 65

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:58 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Benjamin Zephaniah, a British poet, political activist and actor who drew huge inspiration from his Caribbean roots, has died. He was 65. Zephaniah died Thursday after being diagnosed with a brain tumor eight weeks ago, his family said in a statement on Instagram. “We shared him with the world and we know many will be shocked and saddened by this news,” the family said. “Benjamin’s wife was by his side throughout and was with him when he passed.”Zephaniah, who was born in Birmingham in central England on April 15, 1958, was a sharp-witted and often provocative presence across British media as well as regularly performing at political gatherings and demonstrations. Widely recognizable from his long dreadlocks and his local accent, Zephaniah was never shy in espousing his views on bigotry, racism, refugees, revolutions and healthy eating. Arguably, he was the most well-known poet in Britain of his time, equally at home performing in school classrooms or at bi...

Colorado's 1st Buc-ee's location is hiring

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado is getting its first Buc-ee's and the gas station chain is holding a hiring event. If you haven't heard of Buc-ee's before, you are in for a treat. The chain of mega country stores and gas stations hails from Texas. These aren't your ordinary gas stations: Buc-ee's is known for its large locations and offerings of snacks, baked goods, souvenirs and travel items. Buc-ee's has become a must-visit gas station thanks to one of its top commodities, the cleanest bathrooms in America. This Colorado ski hotel ranked No. 1 in the country The Washington Post described the bathrooms as being "famously clean and well-maintained to appeal to the chain’s core audience — families on road trips."Aside from the amenities, the gas station chain is also recognizable by its mascot, Bucky the Beaver.Now, Colorado is getting its very own Buc-ee's, which will open in Johnstown in 2024, although an exact date has not been announced.SkyFOX flew over the location on Wednesday wher...

Zillow November market report: Denver renters need to make $81K

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- While a recent survey found that Denver is one of the most desirable places in the country for workers to live, it is also among the most expensive cities in the U.S.According to Zillow's November rental market report, renters in Denver need to make a household income of about $81,000 to comfortably afford typical rent. And yet, it may be cheaper to rent in Denver than in some metro suburbs. Are you a ‘low-income’ worker in Denver? Currently, a typical rental in Denver costs about $2,023 per month, up 3.3% from last year, according to the report.Though rent prices went slightly down (0.2%) on a national level in November, it is still up 29.4% since the pandemic began.But it could increase again soon. Data shows it is cheaper to rent in the fall and winter months, and units tend to have more value in the spring and summer.Plus, the rental vacancy rate in Denver sits at 6.3% as of September, which was right in line with the national rental vacancy rate of 6.4%. How...

Casino gambling launches at Seminole Hard Rock Casino after pause in legal fight

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:58 GMT

With the red carpets rolled out and Hollywood celebrities on the scene, Seminole Hard Rock Casino opened its doors to South Floridians who want to gamble on sports, roulette, or craps. The celebration on the opening day follows a pause after two years of legal battles between the Seminole tribe and the state of Florida. It is the first time in the state of Florida that guests can enjoy Vegas-style tables and a week-long lesson for the crap table. The festivities included a spin of the roulette wheel and roll of the craps. Local celebrities like Los Pichy Boys and Willy Chirino joined company and tribe leaders in the Thursday morning celebrations. Chris Osceola, a Seminole Tribe council member, spoke about the lengths the tribe went to get this major victory in sports gambling. “We had a fight. I remember going to Tallahassee back in April 2021. That’s the day when Chairman Osceola and Gov. DeSantis signed that compact,” said Osceola. “We left there cheering ...

‘Harvard Hates Jews’ banner flies above Cambridge campus as president comes under fire for Congressional testimony about antisemitism

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:58 GMT

A banner with a Palestinian flag that reads “Harvard Hates Jews” was flying above the Cambridge campus on Thursday in the wake of Harvard president’s “shocking” Congressional testimony about antisemitism this week.Jewish students reportedly hired the airplane carrying the Palestinian flag and an aerial banner with the words “Harvard Hates Jews” to circle the campus following President Claudine Gay’s testimony in Congress on Tuesday. Gay refused to answer whether calls for genocide against Jews would be considered a violation of the university’s code of conduct, leading to calls for her to resign.Antisemitic chants have filled the Cambridge campus since the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel on Oct. 7.The aerial campaign “seeks to respond to the runaway antisemitism on the campus and the shocking support for Hamas terrorism and rape obscenely vocalized by Harvard faculty and students following the Oct. 7th massacre in Israel,...

Bruins notebook: Derek Forbort out, Mason Lohrei in

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:58 GMT

The Bruins’ league-leading penalty kill took a hit on Thursday when the team announced that Derek Forbort was placed long-term injured reserve, meaning he’ll have to miss 10 games and 24 days.The veteran left shot defenseman has been battling a groin injury since the start of the training camp and hasn’t been able to shake it. He sat out four games earlier in the season but he hasn’t been able to settle it down.“It’s a lower body injury that’s been there since training camp. I think at one point we gave him five days off and it was doing well, but the nine games in 16 days, with just the repetitive demands on the body, it’s come back and we’re going to give him a little extended time to try and nip this for the rest of the year,” said coach Jim Montgomery.With Forbort out for a good chunk of time, rookie Mason Lohrei was recalled from Providence.Forbort meanwhile, led the B’s in penalty kill ice time average at 3:34, with Brandon...

Trump appeals ruling rejecting immunity claim as window narrows to derail federal election case

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:58 GMT

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is appealing a ruling that found he is not immune from criminal prosecution as he runs out of time to delay or even derail an upcoming trial on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election.Lawyers for the 2024 Republican presidential primary frontrunner filed a notice of appeal Thursday indicating that they will challenge U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan’s decision rejecting Trump’s bid to derail the case headed to trial in Washington, D.C., in March. The one-page filing was accompanied by a request from the Trump team to put the case on pause so the appeals court can take up the matter.“The filing of President Trump’s notice of appeal has deprived this Court of jurisdiction over this case in its entirety pending resolution of the appeal,” Trump’s lawyers wrote. “Therefore, a stay of all further proceedings...

Andrea Cardenas seeking re-election to Chula Vista City Council amid resignation calls

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:58 GMT

CHULA VISTA, Calif. — Embattled Chula Vista City Councilmember Andrea Cardenas appears to be running for re-election after pulling nomination papers from the city clerk on Tuesday — a mere three days before the deadline to file.The District 4 representative was issued the papers just hours after her colleagues on the City Council voted to strip her of committee appointments, including serving as a representative on the San Association of Governments board, amid multiple felonies charges for alleged fraud.The charges against Cardenas were made public in an indictment filed by the San Diego County District Attorney at the beginning of November. Montgomery Steppe sworn in as District 4 Supervisor In the court filing, prosecutors accuse the councilmember, 31, and her and her brother Jesus Cardenas, 40, of fraudulently obtaining $176,227 in COVID-19 relief funds for their firm, Grassroots Resources. She and her brother both pleaded not guilty.In the weeks that followed, there have bee...

Whitby youth sprayed with ‘noxious substance’ after suspect demanded jacket: DRPS

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:58 GMT

Police in Durham are on the hunt for a suspect after a male youth was allegedly sprayed in the face with a noxious substance when he refused to give up his jacket.Authorities were called to the Dundas Street East and Anderson Street area in Whitby just after 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday to assist with an ambulance call.Police said a male youth was sprayed in the face with a noxious substance while in a fast-food plaza. It’s alleged the victim was approached by another male who demanded his jacket. When the victim ignored him, the suspect sprayed the victim in the face. The suspect then fled the area on foot. The victim was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.The suspect is described as around five-foot-five to five-foot-eight with scruffy facial hair. He was last seen wearing a black ski mask, a black hooded sweater, and dark pants.

Woman dies after being hit by garbage truck in St. Clair West Village

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:58 GMT

A woman in her 50s has died after she was struck by a garbage truck in Toronto’s St. Clair West Village.Officers responded to the area of St. Clair Avenue West and Winona Drive near Dufferin Street just before 1 p.m. Thursday.Police say the woman was hit at a crosswalk and pronounced dead at the scene.The driver remained at the scene.The area is closed to traffic for the investigation.No further details have been released.COLLISION:St. Clair Ave and Winona Dr12:46 pm-female pedestrian struck by a truck-driver remained o/s-pedestrian has been pronounced deceasedROAD CLOSURES:W/B St. Clair Ave at Arlington AveE/B St. Clair Ave at Alberta StWinona Ave-Barrie Ave to Rosemount#GO2816709^lm— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) December 7, 2023