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5 myths about the state that Coloradans want busted

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:15:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — No one understands Colorado quite like someone who has lived here, and that certainly rings true when it comes to a few "facts" -- or rather myths -- that have perpetuated the state. FOX31 asked viewers if there were any myths about Coloradans that they'd like debunked, and while there were dozens to choose from, here are the five that came up the most often:1. That everyone smokes marijuanaThis one was the most popular "myth" that viewers wanted to go to bat for. According to a 2021 estimate by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, around 19% of Coloradans 18 and older had used marijuana in the past month. Colorado falling behind marijuana enforcement goals "I get asked all the time why did I move if weed is legal [in Colorado,]" one former Coloradan said. "It's because of the weed I had to move."2. That everyone drives or owns a SubaruViewers were quick to call this myth out, though there was some debate on what exactly the myth was."[A m...

5 fall trips to start planning for peak leaf season

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:15:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Fall colors are coming, and they're expected to be brighter than ever. Peak foliage season isn't for another month or two, but now's the time to start booking your stay. You won't want to miss this season because the best spots are booked. ‘The brr is back’: Farmers’ Almanac releases winter forecast for Colorado Plan ahead, because the fall colors are coming and these five places sell out fast: 1. AspenIt's not just snow and ski slopes. Aspen is home to the Maroon Bells, which are two peaks in the Elk Mountains. It's one of the most picturesque places in Colorado when it's not the fall, now imagine the view with yellow leaves framing Maroon Lake with the mountains in the background. For most places like Maroon Bells, reservations are required and they are selling out for the fall fast. 2. Gunnison CountyGunnison County shouldn't be done in a day. There are multiple areas where you'll see the leaves at their best. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park gives y...

How to get your kids into the back-to-school routine

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:15:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — How do you get your kid back into the routine of waking up early, doing homework and being on time? Routines are so important for kids, and the transition can be hard for children of all ages.FOX31 spoke to an expert at the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of Denver, Dr. Kim Gorgens, about how you can make that transition as easy as possible. She said the main thing is sleep, and kids need a lot more sleep than you think. Younger kids need 11 to 13 hours a night, and teenagers should be getting about 9 hours.So, parents have to weigh what bedtime makes sense for doing homework, having dinner, getting enough sleep, and then waking up to get to school on time. Colorado parents paying more for back-to-school supplies this year Gorgens said giving your kids control over part of their routine can help create a more seamless transition.“So for kids, it's not so much implementing a routine for them but embedding their choices in that routine a...

Romania to pay farmers to leave trees standing

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:15:32 GMT

The European Commission Thursday approved a €200 million in state aid scheme allowing Romania to pay foresters to leave trees standing.Under the scheme, which will run until 2027, foresters will receive compensation when they’re prevented from cutting down trees for environmental reasons. “The scheme aims to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, improve ecosystem services and preserve habitats and landscapes,” the Commission’s press release states, adding that it considered “the scheme was necessary and appropriate to support the development of the forestry sector.”The announcement comes as Romania is under pressure from the EU to crack down on illegal logging, a problem it has been battling for years.In 2020, the Commission launched an infringement procedure against the country for failing to safeguard protected Natura 2000 forests and stop illegal tree cuts.Successive Romanian governments have put in place measures to fight illegal logging, includ...

US inflation rises for the first time in a year

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:15:32 GMT

WASHINGTON — Inflation in the United States edged up in July after 12 straight months of declines. But excluding volatile food and energy costs, so-called core inflation matched the smallest monthly rise in nearly two years, a sign that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes continue to slow price increases.The inflation figure the government reported Thursday showed that overall consumer prices increased 3.2% from a year earlier. That was up from a 3% annual rise in June, which was the lowest rate in more than two years. The latest figure remained far below last year’s peak of 9.1%, though still above the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target.The Fed, economists and investors, though, pay particular attention to core inflation figures for signs of where inflationary pressures might be headed. From June to July, core inflation remained a tame 0.2%.“Core prices are moving in the right direction,” said Rubeela Farooqi, chief U.S. economist for High Fre...

Man stabbed to death in East Village apartment: police

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:15:32 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A man was killed inside his apartment on the 600 block of 14th Street in East Village Thursday night, authorities confirmed.Shortly after 10:45 p.m., officers from the Central Division responded to a call from an individual reporting he found his roommate deceased, said Lt. Steve Shebloski with the San Diego Police Homicide Unit.Once at the scene, officers found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds to his upper body. SDPD immediately began to work the investigation as a homicide. The victim was described by police as a 38-year-old man. Photos: Rare ‘Scrippshenge’ sunset awes San Diego Meanwhile, a woman at the apartment complex flagged down police by throwing things out of her apartment window, said Lt. Shebloski. She informed them her boyfriend was allegedly acting strange and violent. At that time, officers ultimately checked the welfare of the woman's apartment. Based on some physical evidence, including injuries seen on his body, the boyfriend was detained b...

TTC riders can tap credit, debit cards to pay for fares starting Aug. 15

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:15:32 GMT

Starting next week, TTC riders will be able to tap a credit or debit card to pay for fares on the Toronto transit system.City of Toronto and provincial officials made the announcement Thursday at a TTC station in North York.TTC riders will be able to use their debit or credits cards, including cards on a smartphone or smartwatch, as of Tuesday, Aug. 15.“The launch of credit and debit payment on the TTC is just another way our government is making life easier for people across the Greater Toronto Area,” said Stan Cho, Associate Minister of Transportation.Last year, the provincial agency introduced the option of tapping with a debit or credit card, including those on a phone or watch, to pay fares on GO Transit, UP Express and participating 905 transit systems. Customers can also tap their phones or watches on PRESTO readers to pay through the credit card attached to their mobile wallets.Metrolinx is also working on introducing virtual Presto cards for mobile wallets in the coming mon...

Lebanese official says bullets hit defense minister’s car near Beirut but no one was hurt

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:15:32 GMT

BEIRUT (AP) — Two bullets hit the car of Lebanon’s caretaker defense minister on Thursday while he was driving in a convoy near Beirut, a senior security official said. No one was hurt.A senior Lebanese Army official said an investigation was underway to find out if the minister was targeted. He spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.Defense Minister Maurice Sleem said in a brief statement that nobody was hurt, without giving further details.Kareem Chehayeb, The Associated Press

The death toll from wildfires in Hawaii could climb, officials warn. Follow live updates

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:15:32 GMT

Follow live updates about wildfires racing across part of Maui in Hawaii, destroying sections of a historic town on the island and forcing some to flee to the relative safety of the ocean, where the Coast Guard rescued them. The fires forced evacuations in some areas, including the popular tourist spot of Lahaina. The National Weather Service says Hurricane Dora, which is passing south of the island chain at a safe distance, was partly to blame for strong winds driving the flames, knocking out power and grounding firefighting helicopters.OFFICIALS WARN THAT HAWAII WILDFIRE DEATH TOLL COULD CLIMB Officials in Hawaii warned Thursday that the death toll — already at 36 — could rise, with the fires still burning and teams spreading out to search charred areas.Search-and-rescue teams are fanning out in the devastated areas in the hopes of finding survivors, Adam Weintraub, communication director for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, said Thursday on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”Add...

7 arrested as authorities fear Greece may be targeted by violent soccer supporters’ gangs

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:15:32 GMT

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Police in northern Greece on Thursday detained seven Romanian men carrying knives and protective gear, amid concerns that a deadly soccer-related attack this week could attract more groups of violent supporters from around Europe.The seven men were arrested near the Greek border with Bulgaria after police found three knives during vehicle inspections, as well as cans of spray paint and protective gear normally used for boxing, authorities said.Greek club Olympiakos faces Genk of Belgium later Thursday in qualifying for the Europa League in Piraeus, near Athens, under heightened security. Greek authorities remain on alert after a 29-year-old Greek fan was stabbed to death late Monday outside AEK Athens’ stadium, prompting the cancellation of a Champions League qualifier against Dinamo Zagreb.More than 100 fans were arrested, mostly Dinamo supporters, and remain in police detention after the blanket charge of murder and membership of a criminal organization...