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NBA, players finalize new collective bargaining agreement

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:57 GMT

The NBA and its players have voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement, formalizing a deal that was tentatively agreed to earlier this month.The sides announced the deal on Wednesday. It goes into effect in July and stretches through the 2029-30 season, though both sides have the option of ending it a year early.It means the most financially successful era in NBA history will continue uninterrupted for at least six more years. Among the highlights: the addition of an in-season tournament that Commissioner Adam Silver has wanted for years, and about $160 million in team and league licensing revenue getting added annually to the total of basketball-related income that is split with the players.Other changes coming in the new CBA include the elimination of marijuana from the list of banned substances, less invasive testing for performance-enhancing drugs, a slight drop in the percentage of salary players will lose when suspended for a game or more — and the assurance that e...

Waste Management: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:57 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Waste Management Inc. (WM) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $533 million.On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had net income of $1.30. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.31 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 10 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.27 per share.The garbage and recycling hauler posted revenue of $4.89 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $4.84 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WMSource

Homeowners warned to brace for higher property taxes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado home values shot up across the state during the housing boom. Now, assessors are trying to brace homeowners for new valuations that could lead to higher property taxes.Nine county assessors broke down these numbers during a news conference on Wednesday. This comes as their offices are sending out notices to homeowners. Rent control bill fails in committee The state's property tax administrator has gone through this process nine times before and explained the massive swing."It's the first time every county is having growth of some kind or another," said JoAnn Groff, Colorado property tax administrator. "And what has added to that? We're a very attractive state. I think COVID added to it, where people are moving in because they have more flexibility in their jobs. I believe we have more people moving in. It's clear we’re under-housed right now."Home valuations rise in the Denver areaHere is a breakdown of the median value increase for residential homes in th...

Denver weather: Clearing out before more rain, snow

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) —  Denver's weather will stay dry Wednesday night ahead of another chance for rain and snow showers late Thursday into Friday.Weather tonight: Clearing, chillyOvernight, the weather will stay dry as clouds clear and low temperatures fall to the mid-30s, which is in line with normal for this time of year in the Denver metro area.Weather tomorrow: Breezy, more rainThursday will start off with some sunshine as high temperatures climb to the mid-60s. This will be followed by clouds increasing in the afternoon and the chance for showers that will move into the Denver metro area by Thursday evening.A cold front will bring rain showers into the Denver metro starting Thursday evening. As low temperatures fall to the 30s, there will be a mix of rain and snow showers Thursday night and a brief transition to light snow by Friday morning.Looking ahead: Windy, weekend warm-upShowers will clear through Friday morning. By Friday afternoon, clouds will start to clear out as well. Wind...

These are the best cities for summer vacation in the US

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Whether you are looking to check out a beach or climb a mountain this summer, there are great vacation options across the United States.If you haven't started making plans, Trips to Discover recently put together a list of the best cities for summer vacation in every state. Photographer creates list of 100 things to do in Estes Park "The top summer destinations were chosen based on their quality of weather at this time of year, the number of activities available for the whole family, and easy access to outdoor adventures where you can enjoy views of stunning natural beauty," Trips to Discover shared.Best place for summer vacation in ColoradoAccording to the list, Estes Park was named the best place for summer vacation in Colorado. Estes Park is filled with many opportunities, especially for outdoor enthusiasts. You can take a hike through Rocky Mountain National Park, go fishing, see incredible mountain views, and even see an endless amount of wildlife."Estes Park...

DeSantis, Trantalis ask federal government for aid in wake of historic flooding in Broward

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:57 GMT

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis have asked the federal government for aid in the wake of historic flooding in Broward County.DeSantis, who declared a state of emergency in Broward County due to the unprecedented flooding, on Tuesday sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking for federal funding.Wednesday evening, Trantalis was on a flight to Washington, D.C., where he will formally request assistance.“The most urgent request is to try to get funding from [the Federal Emergency Management Agency], because that’s going to give folks here money to be able to bring their lives back together,” said Trantalis. “A lot of the folks in our communities, they’ve lost everything.”The flooding affected almost 1,100 homes and caused more than $100 million in damage.DeSantis sent his letter 13 days after the storm. He asked the president to issue a major disaster declaration.Trantalis echoed the urgency in the governor’s...

Local Holocaust survivor marks Israel’s 75th by sharing story

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:57 GMT

JERUSALEM (WSVN) — As Israel celebrates its 75th anniversary, a South Florida man, who’s a Holocaust survivor, is also marking the occasion.David Schaecter is looking ahead by looking back at his painful past.“Coming back to Auschwitz is really painful, but I need to do it,” he said in video recorded by Friends of the IDF.It’s an emotional return back to a painful past for the 94-year-old, who traveled to the Auschwitz Concentration Camp in Poland more than 80 years after he was kept prisoner there.Block 8 is where Schaecter was tortured and starved for nearly three years as a child.He witnessed thousands of brutal murders, including those of his own family members, but he got out of it alive.“I tell them that I’m the witness,” he said. “I’ve lived it. The Holocaust was real.”Schaecter is the first Holocaust survivor and first member of the public to ever set foot in that block.But the memorable moment was wrapped wit...

Urías goes 4 for 4 to carry surging Orioles past Red Sox 6-2

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:57 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — On a day in which their starting pitcher relied heavily on guile and the offense produced only one extra-base hit, the Baltimore Orioles still found a way to beat the Boston Red Sox.Using three run-scoring flies, a pair of sacrifice bunts and 10 well-timed singles, the Orioles rolled to a 6-2 victory Wednesday to secure their fifth straight series win.Baltimore took a 4-1 lead with a three-run fourth that featured, in order, three singles, a bunt, an infield hit and a sacrifice fly by Adley Rutschman.“The fourth inning was just really good hitting, executing, running the bases well,” manager Brandon Hyde said.Baltimore’s lone extra-base hit was an eighth-inning double by Ryan McKenna. And yet, without benefit of a home run, the Orioles pounced on previously unbeaten Tanner Houck and Boston’s relief corps.“We’re doing the little things really well. We need to,” Hyde said. “We’re not going to be first in offense and we’re not go...

Ex-Fugees rapper Pras Michel found guilty in scheme to help China influence US government

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:57 GMT

(CNN) — The rapper Pras Michel was found guilty in federal court in Washington on Wednesday of 10 criminal counts related to an international conspiracy reaching the highest levels of the US government.The Grammy-winning artist and former member of the Fugees faced multiple counts over the failed conspiracy to help Malaysian businessman Jho Low and the Chinese government gain access to US officials, including former presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump.Michel was found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the US, witness tampering and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government. He faces up to 20 years in prison. No sentencing date was set.Michel sat stoically as each count came down on Wednesday and did not comment to reporters outside the courthouse.His attorney, David Kenner, expressed disappointment about the verdicts, but said he was confident that his mistrial motions will work out in their favor.“We are extremely disappointed in that result but are very...

Driver dies after Commuter Rail train collides with car in Abington

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:57 GMT

A driver died Wednesday after his car was hit by an Commuter Rail train in Abington, MBTA Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan said.Sullivan said crews were called to the area of Railroad Street and Birch Street around 4:50 p.m. following a report of the crash. SKY7-HD was over the scene later on Wednesday, where the car could be seen with serious damage. Citing a preliminary investigation, Sullivan said a vehicle was stopped at a roadway crossing gate near the train tracks when another vehicle drove around both the first vehicle and the gate. Sullivan said the car was then hit by an inbound train. There were no other reported injuries among the passengers on the train, according to Sullivan. There were also no other passengers in the car that was hit. “On behalf of the MBTA organization we express our most sincere condolences to the decedent’s family, friends and loved ones,” Sullivan said in a statement.The MBTA announced multiple service changes...