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2 street racers sentenced in death of 21-year-old and her dog

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:41 GMT

GOLDEN, Colo. (KDVR) — Two men were sentenced on Friday for their roles in a 2021 street racing crash that killed a 21-year-old woman. Shimpson Huynh, 31, and Adrian Lau, 22, were sentenced by the First Judicial District Court for a crash that killed Annika Williams in Westminster on Nov. 14, 2021. Lau was sentenced to nine months in jail and was remanded, while Huynh was sentenced to six years in the Department of Corrections. Denver Broncos player arrested in Florida According to the DA's office, Huynh and Lau were street racing when Huynh's vehicle hit Williams, killing her and her dog. The crash occurred at 105th and Sheridan Boulevard.Annika Williams and her dog Alfie were killed in November 2021 after being hit by a street racer going nearly 100 mph in Westminster. (Office of the First Judicial District Attorney on behalf of Williams' family)Annika Williams and her dog Alfie were killed in November 2021 after being hit by a street racer going nearly 100 mph in Westminster. ...

Denver weather: Fire danger Monday, Pinpoint Weather Alert Day for snow Tuesda

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Sunshine and mild temperatures are back on Monday with breezy winds, which means enhanced fire danger yet again. Red flag warnings are in effect from noon to 8 p.m. in the metro area in the Denver weather forecast.Pinpoint Weather: Red flag warnings on April 3. Weather today: Fire danger, breezySunny skies will be over the Front Range Monday with warm highs in the upper 60s. Winds will pick up through the second half of the day with speeds between 15-25 mph and enhanced fire danger through the evening. ‘I have no doubt he’s still alive’: Owner searches for dog after deadly avalanche Snow moves into the high country after 12 p.m. and stays overnight.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on April 3. Weather tonight: Brisk winds, snow moves inClouds build in overnight with light snow chances into Tuesday morning. Lows dip into the upper 20s with brisk winds sticking around.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight lows on April 3. Looking ahead: Pinpoint Weather Alert Day TuesdayThe Pi...

GEM sends supplies to Little Rock after tornadoes rip apart community

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:41 GMT

One of the hardest hit areas in the country, Arkansas, is now getting help from South Florida. Supplies are being packed and shipped. At the Global Empowerment Mission in Doral, they are prepared to respond whenever a disaster strikes. “We have volunteers from the Miami area in our warehouse every week, packing boxes, either for active disasters or disasters that will happen,” said Emily Fullmer, vice president of operations at GEM. Last week, GEM responded on the ground to the devastating tornadoes in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. On Monday, they sent supplies and crews to Little Rock, Arkansas where more tornadoes ripped apart the community. “Our team is meeting with the emergency operations center, the mayor’s office, local churches as they know the intimate needs of the community, and we will have distributions and boxes provided at shelters and hotels where residents might be displaced to,” said Kimberly Bentley, director of field operations at GEM. A...

DeSantis signs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:41 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Monday, giving the governor another legislative victory as he prepares a campaign for president.The new law will allow anyone who can legally own a gun in Florida to carry one without a permit. It means training and a background check will not be required to carry concealed guns in public. It takes effect July 1.The arguments over the legislation were divided along political lines, with Republicans saying law-abiding citizens have a right to carry guns and protect themselves. They say most people will still want to get a permit because it will allow them to carry concealed weapons in states with reciprocal agreements and to be able to purchase guns without a waiting period.However, Democrats – pointing to mass shootings in Florida like the massacre at the 2016 Pulse nightclub in Orlando and the deadly 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Dougl...

Chinese spy balloon was able to transmit information back to Beijing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:41 GMT

(CNN) — The Chinese spy balloon that transited the US earlier this year was able to capture imagery and collect some signals intelligence from US military sites, a source familiar with the matter tells CNN.The balloon was able to transmit information back to Beijing in real time, the source said, and the US government still does not know for sure whether the Chinese government could wipe the balloon’s data as it received it. That raises questions about whether there is intelligence the balloon was able to gather that the US still doesn’t know about.Still, the intelligence community has not been overly concerned about the information the balloon was able to gather, the person said, because it is not much more sophisticated than what Chinese satellites are able to glean as they orbit over similar locations.The US also knew what the balloon’s path would be and was able to protect sensitive sites and censor some signals before the balloon was able to pi...

100 Days to Indy Documentary Series kicks off April 27th

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:41 GMT

NYC braces for Donald Trump to arrive Monday after historic indictment; cops prepare for protests at courts, Trump Tower

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:41 GMT

Shant Shahrigian | (TNS) New York Daily NewsAfter months of anxiety for Americans and furious outbursts from Donald Trump, the former president is set to come to New York City on Monday after his historic indictment, the latest chapter in his shocking political career and turbulent relationship with his hometown.After flying from his Mar-a-Lago, Florida, home, he will stay at Trump Tower on Fifth Ave. in Midtown ahead of the Tuesday afternoon arraignment on charges expected to stem from his hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.New York City has been on edge since the ex-president announced last month that he expected to be indicted, with local authorities receiving unfounded bomb threats and a pro-Trump woman arrested for flashing a knife at passersby outside Manhattan courts.Meanwhile, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has been bombarded with racist emails and death threats, the Daily News reported.To date, members of the media have far outnumbered pro- and anti-Tru...

Watch parties around San Diego for the NCAA National Championship

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:41 GMT

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego State University men's basketball team has made the NCAA Tournament final and watch parties are popping up around the city to root the Aztecs on.SDSU will take on UConn for the national championship Monday night at 6:20 p.m. at NRG Stadium in Houston. How to watch San Diego State in the NCAA National Championship The Aztecs punched their ticket to the big game after Lamont Butler hit a last-second shot to advance the team to their first National Championship in program history.If you are looking to cheer on SDSU will fellow fans, here are some watch parties:Viejas ArenaSDSU has confirmed they will hold another watch party for fans on the team's home court. Doors open at 5 p.m. ahead of tipoff at 6:20 p.m. The watch party is free and open to the public until the venue is at capacity.Parking will be free on campus starting at 4 p.m. Monday, SDSU said. Concessions will be available. Viejas Arena is a clear bag venue.The following streets will be closed start...

EY fined over audits of failed German payments firm Wirecard

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:41 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The German arm of EY, one of the world’s Big Four accounting firms, has been fined 500,000 euros ($544,630) after acting as the auditor for collapsed payments company Wirecard and barred from auditing certain kinds of companies for two years.Germany’s APAS accounting oversight body said it imposed the fine for breach of professional duty in auditing Wirecard from 2016 to 2018. It said the decision can be appealed in court, and while it bars the auditor from taking on new companies “of public interest,” it does not prevent it from servicing existing clients. Wirecard filed for bankruptcy protection in 2020 after 1.9 billion euros ($2.1 billion) in cash balances on the company’s books could not be verified. Its former CEO, Markus Braun, is on trial on charges of defrauding creditors. He has denied the charges, maintaining he acted in good faith and was not aware of the machinations of others. The fraud cost banks 3.1 billion euros in loans a...

UN report charges South Sudan officials of rights violations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:41 GMT

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — A United Nations-backed panel of investigators alleges in a new report that several officials in South Sudan have perpetrated serious human rights violations and should be held accountable for their crimes. The governor of South Sudan’s Unity State, Joseph Monytuil, is cited for being responsible for gross violations of human rights as well as other senior government and military officials, in the report released Monday by the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan. Lt. Gen. Thoi Chany Reat of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces is among individuals warranting criminal investigation over state-sanctioned extrajudicial killings carried out in Mayom County in August 2022, the report says.Koch County Commissioner Gordon Koang is also mentioned in the report which accused him of playing a role in attacks against civilians in the town of Leer in February and April 2022.The officials were not immediately available for comment.The U.N. experts’ r...