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Denver weather: Back in the 60s before snow, Pinpoint Weather Alert Day Friday

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:05:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The warm and mild trend continues Wednesday and Thursday. You should have plenty of time to get outside and enjoy the warm weather before big changes arrive on Friday and Saturday in the Denver weather forecast. A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued for Friday. Weather today: Warm with sunSunny skies continue to dominate the area Wednesday as highs will be around 20 degrees above average for this time of the year. Homeless encampment thrived in Fort Collins drainage tunnel Look for winds to come out of the southwest anywhere from 5-10 mph with gusts even stronger than that at up to 15 mph. Pinpoint Weather: Advisories on Dec. 6 There is a high wind watch in effect for the foothills that starts Wednesday night. Sustained winds will be out of the west anywhere from 30-40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph at times. Pinpoint Weather: Forecast highs on Dec. 6 Weather tonight: Mostly clear and coolIt will be a pretty quiet night in the metro area as low temperatures ar...

2 Colorado ski resorts named best in North America

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:05:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Coloradans don't have to go far for powder. A recent survey picked 10 of the best ski resorts in North America, and two of the top-ranked spots are in Colorado.USAToday ranked the top 10 ski resorts on the continent by asking a panel of experts and readers. These resorts were chosen because of factors like snowfall, varied terrain and lift access. This Colorado ski hotel ranked No. 1 in the country Out of the top 10, Winter Park Resort was third on the list. The mountain has over 3,000 skiable acres, 27 trails and 23 lifts, including three high-speed six-pack lifts, and a 10-person gondola.Vail Ski Resort was also on the list at No. 7. It's the largest resort in Colorado and the second-largest single mountain in North America. It has 195 trails with 32 lifts. Its longest run is four miles long.Here's the full list of ski resorts from USAToday.10 best ski resorts in North AmericaMount Bohemia - Lac La Belle, MichiganBanff Sunshine Village - Banff, AlbertaWinter Park...

Starbucks unwraps holiday discounts for reward members

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:05:11 GMT

Starbucks is spreading holiday joy to its reward members throughout December. Every Thursday, from noon to 6 p.m., members can savor their favorite Starbucks beverages at half the price, courtesy of an exclusive coupon on the Starbucks app.But the holiday surprises don’t end there. Starbucks is adding new color-changing hot cup sets that reveal a new hue when a steaming hot beverage is poured inside.It’s not just about the savings; Starbucks is enhancing the holiday experience with these limited-edition cups that bring an extra element of delight to every sip. Make your Thursdays merrier and your drinks more enchanting with Starbucks’ holiday treats—exclusively for Rewards members.

Boris Johnson’s COVID inquiry grilling: all the bombshell moments

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:05:11 GMT

LONDON — Boris Johnson’s in the dock.The former prime minister, who led Britain through the coronavirus pandemic before his administration spectacularly collapsed in 2022, faces a two-day grilling at the country’s official inquiry into the pandemic. He’s on oath to tell the truth, and is being pressed to give his account of what worked and, crucially, what didn’t, as the British state struggled to respond to the deadly virus.POLITICO is in the room and keeping track of all the key moments — so keep checking back.The interrupted apologyJohnson kicked off the two-day hearing by saying sorry — but there was plenty of drama as he did so. Moments after the former prime minister was sworn in at the Paddington inquiry center, he started to apologize for the “pain, loss and suffering” that occurred during the coronavirus pandemic. But he was quickly interrupted by the inquiry’s chair Heather Hallett, who ordered protesters in the public gallery to sit down. After they refused...

UK targets foreign suppliers with new Russia sanctions

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:05:11 GMT

LONDON — The British government has announced sweeping new sanctions on dozens of firms supplying military equipment to Russia in an effort to signal the country’s continued support for Ukraine.The U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on Wednesday announced 46 sanctions on individuals and groups supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including businesses in Belarus, China, Serbia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan.The announcement came as Foreign Secretary David Cameron was expected to reaffirm the U.K.’s support for Ukraine during a visit to Washington, where he will unveil a £29 million humanitarian response package for the war-torn country.“Today’s sanctions will hit Putin where it hurts, damaging Russian defence systems, and cracking down on illegal supply chains propping up Russia’s war machine,” Sanctions Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan said.“Working alongside our G7 partners and international allies we will continue to ratch...

McCormick predicts this flavor will dominate menus in 2024

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:05:11 GMT

New York (CNN) — Tamarind might sound — and taste — unfamiliar to many, but one influential company known for its spices and seasonings predicts it’s going to have a breakthrough year.McCormick & Company, the top-selling maker of seasonings and spices, has named tamarind as its 2024 “Flavor of the Year.” The report, released yearly since 2000, identifies trending spices and seasonings about to hit restaurant menus or in cookbooks and perhaps become the new pumpkin spice.Tamarind comes from a tree that commonly grows throughout Africa, Mexico, Asia and India, and produces pods containing the acidic and tangy-sweet flavor that can be added to a number of foods such potato chips, ice cream and even in coffee.McCormick deploys a team of about 50 people, such as chefs and food technologists, around the world to seek out trending flavors, with Executive Chef Hadar Cohen Aviram taking charge to select the flavor of the year.Aviram told CNN that tamarind was chosen because its flav...

Man and dog assaulted during walk in Burlington Tuesday morning

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:05:11 GMT

Police in Burlington are searching for a person of interest connected to an assault at Mill Pond Reservoir Tuesday morning.Authorities responded to the scene at 9:30 on Tuesday morning following a report that a 69-year-old man and his dog were attacked while walking along the reservoir. Police believe the attack happened because of a confrontation between the victim’s dog and the dogs of another man who was also at the reservoir. They are searching for a white male with an athletic build in his early 30s in connection with the assault. The person of interest was riding a black mountain bike and was accompanied by two dogs, one of which was a beagle mix. Investigators are urging anyone who has information on the person of interest to call Burlington Police at 781-272-1212, and that anyone with pictures or videos of the incident turn them in to authorities.

Homicide investigation underway in Ramona

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:05:11 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A homicide investigation is underway in Ramona, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department confirmed to FOX 5 around 5 a.m. Wednesday. According to authorities, a call came in around 11:30 p.m. reporting a man down in the area of Highway 78 and Haverford Road. Fire erupts in North County hoarder home Responding deputies found an individual down but have not provided additional details at this point. Homicide investigators are at the scene. There are no confirmed reports of road closures at this time.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Taylor Swift is named Time Magazine’s person of the year

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:05:11 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Is the year of Taylor Swift over now? Not yet.Time Magazine named Swift its person of the year on Wednesday, a week after Spotify announced she was the most-played artist on the streaming platform. Swift was picked from a group of nine finalists that included Barbie, King Charles III, and OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, among others. “While her popularity has grown across the decades, this is the year that Swift, 33, achieved a kind of nuclear fusion: shooting art and commerce together to release an energy of historic force,” Time said about her selection.Her year included the wildly popular Eras Tour and concert movie, the release of her reimagined ‘1989’ album, and her closely watched relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. She’s even the subject of college courses. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was Time’s 2022 person of the year.The Associated Press

A group of Norwegian unions says it will act against Tesla in solidarity with its Swedish colleagues

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:05:11 GMT

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A conglomerate of unions in Norway said Wednesday it will take action against Tesla in solidarity with its Swedish colleagues, who are demanding that the Texas-based automaker sign a collective bargaining agreement. Jørn Eggum, the head of Fellesforbundet, or the United Federation of Trade Unions, said if Tesla doesn’t accept the demand from Sweden’s powerful metalworkers’ union IF Metall by Dec. 20, “we will proceed with the implementation of boycott actions.” Fellesforbundet is organizing, among others, employees in car repair workshops.“This is a clear signal to Tesla that they cannot transport Swedish Teslas through Norway,” Eggum said, adding it was too early to say exactly which measures will be implemented. If they attempt it anyway, “it will be met with actions, and we will take the measures necessary to make this work.”Dock workers at Sweden’s four largest ports already have stopped the delivery of Tesla vehicles in solidarity with the 130 m...