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Fed’s Powell notes inflation is easing but downplays discussion of interest rate cuts

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:27:35 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation is slowing steadily, but it’s too early to declare victory or to discuss when the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates, Chair Jerome Powell said Friday. Speaking at Spelman College in Atlanta, Powell noted that consumer prices, excluding volatile food and energy costs, rose at just a 2.5% annual rate in the past six months. That’s not far above the Fed’s 2% inflation target. Still, more progress is needed, Powell said. He added, “It would be premature to conclude with confidence” that the Fed has raised its benchmark interest rate high enough to fully defeat inflation. Nor is it time to “speculate on when policy might ease,” Powell said, referring to the possibility of cuts in the Fed’s benchmark interest rate, which affects many consumer and business loans. Instead, he said, the Fed’s interest-rate-setting committee “is moving forward carefully” — phrasing that analysts consider a signal that the central bank...

Parents can fight release of Tennessee school shooter’s writings, court rules

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:27:35 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Parents of school shooting victims in Tennessee can seek a court order to keep the writings of the shooter from ever being released to the public, the Tennessee Court of Appeals ruled on Thursday. The parents, along with The Covenant School and Covenant Presbyterian Church, which shares a building with the school, all have a right to participate in a court case that will determine which police records can be released to the public, the Appeals Court ruled. The public records case was brought by media groups, nonprofit organizations and a state senator. Those groups all requested police records from the March 27 shooting at the private Christian school in Nashville where three 9-year-old children and three adults were murdered. When police denied their Tennessee Public Records Act request, they sued.The shooter left behind at least 20 journals, a suicide note and a memoir, according to court filings. Metro Nashville Police have said they will release the recor...

Espada adds two new coaches to Astros staff, promotes Lopez to bench coach

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:27:35 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — New Houston Astros manager Joe Espada has completed his coaching staff, retaining most of the group from last season and adding Dave Clark as first base coach and Jason Bell as quality assurance coach.Omar López, who had been the team’s first base coach since 2020, was promoted to bench coach. He managed Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic in 2023. The 46-year-old was named Texas League manager of the year in 2018 when he led Double-A Corpus Christi to an 82-56 record and playoff berth.The 61-year-old Clark returned to the Astros after serving as the team’s third base coach from 2009-12 and first base coach in 2013. He was Houston’s interim manager for the last 13 games of the 2009 season after Cecil Cooper was fired. The 13-year MLB veteran spent seven seasons on the Detroit Tigers coaching staff after leaving Houston. Bell has been in the Astros organization for seven seasons and has been the team’s minor league field coordinator since 20...

Dolphins visit Washington fresh off the Commanders firing their defensive coordinator

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:27:35 GMT

MIAMI (8-3) at WASHINGTON (4-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FoxBETTING LINE: Dolphins by 9 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsbookAGAINST THE SPREAD: Dolphins 7-4; Commanders 5-6-1SERIES RECORD: Miami leads 9-6.LAST MEETING: Washington beat the Dolphins 17-16 on Oct. 13, 2019, at Miami.LAST WEEK: Dolphins beat Jets 34-13; Commanders lost to Cowboys 45-10.DOLPHINS OFFENSE: OVERALL (1), RUSH (2), PASS (1), SCORING (2)DOLPHINS DEFENSE: OVERALL (6), RUSH (6), PASS (11), SCORING (23)COMMANDERS OFFENSE: OVERALL (14), RUSH (25), PASS (9), SCORING (20)COMMANDERS DEFENSE: OVERALL (29), RUSH (17), PASS (30), SCORING (32)TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Dolphins minus-5; Commanders minus-9DOLPHINS PLAYER TO WATCH: QB Tua Tagovailoa vowed to play better after a pair of interceptions last week at the Jets, one of which was returned for a touchdown. Tagovailoa’s 10 interceptions are tied for fourth most in the NFL. Despite the turnovers, he is fourth in yards passing with 3,177 and third in passing touchdowns with 22...

India wins fourth Twenty20 cricket match by 20 runs to clinch series against Australia

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:27:35 GMT

RAIPUR, India (AP) — Twelve days after losing the Cricket World Cup final at home to Australia, India rebounded by winning their Twenty20 series.Left-arm spinner Axar Patel took 3-16 in four overs as India beat Australia by 20 runs in the fourth T20 on Friday to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.Patel combined with wrist spinner Ravi Bishnoi (1-17) as the duo bowled eight overs between them and picked up four wickets for just 33 runs.Australia was restricted to 154-7 in pursuit of India’s 174-9 after Australia captain Matthew Wade won the toss and chose to bowl first on the Raipur pitch.India’s Rinku Singh smacked 46 off 29 balls, including four fours and two sixes, to help revive the hosts from 111-4 in 13.2 overs.Wade top scored for Australia with a 23-ball 36 not out. Opener Travis Head hit 31 runs in 16 deliveries.India won the first T20 by two wickets and the second match by 44 runs before Australia bounced back with a five-wicket win in the third T20...

Aurora delegation traveling to Mexico to formalize sister cities agreement

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:27:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman is leading a delegation to Chihuahua, Mexico, from Dec. 5-9.During the trip, Coffman and the Chihuahua municipal president are expected to formalize a sister cities agreement. The trip is organized by Aurora Sister Cities International’s Mexico Working Group with the support of Aurora’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs. Mayor’s office to close 2 more homeless encampments, move hundreds indoors Other people on the trip include At-Large Council Member Alison Coombs, Mexico Working Group members, and business and community leaders.Since the summer of 2022, Aurora-area community members have worked to establish a sister city in Mexico. After formalizing the Mexico Working Group under the umbrella of Aurora Sister Cities International, the group decided on the city of Chihuahua and started conversations with that city. In March, the city council approved Aurora Sister Cities International to officially reach out to the city of Chih...

Boulder man arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:27:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Boulder County Sheriff's Office arrested a 32-year-old man on Friday for alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.Adrian Acevedo lives in the 800 block of 29th Street, according to the sheriff's office. Acevedo's home was searched on Nov. 8. after the Colorado Internet Crimes Against Children task force received information about an individual possibly possessing child sexual abuse material from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Littleton man charged with sex assault of 3 women over 15 years ago Boulder County Sheriff's Office deputies seized multiple electronic devices from Acevedo's residence, and a digital forensic analysis of his devices revealed multiple files of child pornography.Acevedo was arrested on Dec. 1 and booked into the Boulder County Jail with no bond for one count of possession of child sexual exploitation material.The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office was assisted in this investigation by the Boulder County Distri...

3 Colorado snow tubing hills named best in US

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:27:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado's high country is known for more than just its award-winning skiing and snowboarding, it also has some of the best tubing hills in the country.Skiing and snowboarding aren't for everyone. However, several Colorado ski areas offer snow tubing for those who want to get in on the winter action without learning a new skill. 2023 Colorado ski areas opening dates USAToday asked their readers to rank the 10 best tubing hills in the country, and three Colorado spots made the list. No. 10: Keystone Ski ResortComing in at No. 10 is Keystone Ski Resort's tubing hill. The resort calls its Mountaintop Tubing Hill "a winter rite of passage."Keystone offers a multi-lane hill with a convenient lift to get you back to the top without having to drag your tube up a mountain.Prices range depending on how many runs you choose.No. 9: Copper MountainNext on the list at No. 9 is Copper Mountain's Tubing Hill. According to Copper's website, this hill separates itself from the rest...

Passengers recount moment as Portugal-bound flight returns to MIA mid-air due to cracked windshield

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:27:35 GMT

A TAP Air Portugal flight from Miami to Europe faced a mid-air scare compelling it to return to Miami International Airport after a cracked windshield was discovered. Kathleen Leach, one of the passengers, shared her experience, emphasizing the calm demeanor of the flight crew during the incident.Leach recalled the moment when, in mid-air near Bermuda, an announcement informed passengers of the decision to turn around due to the cracked windshield. “I kept an eye on the flight attendants. They were not stressed or anything. They were very calm and kept everyone calm, so that made me feel good,” said Leach.Videos from 7SkyForce showed the cracked windshield in the cockpit. While the turnaround caused inconvenience for passengers, many expressed relief that the incident was not any worse.“I’m glad they actually turned around but I would have liked to not be up there for two hours and turned around another two hours back,” Lily Yard said.Travelers had to d...

New Hampshire authorities arrest son of Goffstown homicide victim

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:27:35 GMT

A 47-year-old man has been arrested and charged with the murder of his mother following a homicide investigation in Goffstown, New Hampshire, according to officials.The New Hampshire Office of the Attorney General announced the arrest of Thomas Humphrey on Friday, stating that he had been taken into custody for “knowingly killing” his 70-year-old mother, Linda Tufts.Tufts was found stabbed to death on Tuesday, Nov. 28, after police and firefighters responded to the area of Joffre Street. The discovery prompted the nearby Bartlett Elementary School to briefly enter lockdown as an investigation was launched.According to the AG’s office, Humphrey will be arraigned on one count of second-degree murder on Monday, Dec. 4.No additional details were released.