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Poll: Md. voters fairly content, seek a bold agenda in upcoming legislative session (if it’s not too expensive)

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:07:46 GMT

On the eve of a new year — and a new General Assembly session — Maryland voters are generally optimistic about the future, though many have jitters about inflation and crime in Baltimore. They are also looking to their government leaders for bold solutions — though it isn’t clear whether there’s the political will or the desire by taxpayers to pay for the initiatives that may be needed to move the state’s economy forward.Those are some of the conclusions of a recent issues survey for Maryland that was taken by a Democratic pollster and commissioned by a leading Annapolis lobbying firm and a politically wired public affairs strategist.The poll showed that many voters are comfortable in their own lives and are enthusiastic about several proposed measures that could improve Maryland’s economy and create more opportunity and equity for residents who are struggling financially.“I think one of the takeaways is, particularly with budget cuts on the horizon and so much focus on them, that M...

These Colorado highways are some of the most hated roads in America

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:07:46 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you think your morning commute is awful, you might be right. Two Colorado highways are said to be some of the "most loathed" in America.Volvo surveyed 3,000 drivers to find the top 100 most hated roads to drive in America. Out of those, Interstate 70 ranked as the fifth most hated highway. 1 of 2 structurally deficient I-70 bridges rebuilt at Vail Pass Volvo attributes most of this to the winter season.No. 5: Interstate 70I-70 is the main road from Denver to popular ski destinations, which often makes the highway fill up with miles of traffic during the winter season.To complicate things more, the Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnel, which is crucial to the route, closes due to safety concerns during snowstorms. The snowy conditions require mandatory chain and traction laws throughout the winter, which start as early as September and last until late May. How long will sun glare last on I-70? Fresh powder lures skiers to the roads, but it also causes car crashes, closure...

Colorado coach Deion Sanders says he plans to retire in Boulder

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:07:46 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) — University of Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders is shutting down any rumors that he won't stay in Boulder for long. "I love what I do and I do what I love, and I love Boulder, Colorado," said Sanders in a recent interview. On Dec. 6 Coach Prime did a virtual interview with CU Boulder Alumna Savannah Sellers on NBC News Now.The duo sat down and discussed Sanders' first year coaching in Colorado, what he's learned and the future. Colorado’s Travis Hunter named most versatile player in major college football One question that every CU fan has been waiting to be answered is what Sanders has planned for his future at Boulder. Here is what he told Sellers:I love Boulder, Colorado and Colorado. I'm not chasing finances, I'm not chasing the bag, I'm not chasing notoriety, I'm not chasing hype. I love what I do and I do what I love, and I love Boulder, Colorado. I don't plan on being anywhere else in my coaching career. It is my desire to one day retire and jus...

When is SantaCon coming to Colorado?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:07:46 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – The Santa Clauses are coming to town — and possibly looking for a place to urinate!SantaCon, an annual event that takes place around Christmastime, is essentially a huge, festive pub crawl populated almost entirely by revelers dressed as Santa Claus or other holiday characters. The event has been growing in popularity for decades too, with hundreds of cities in the U.S. (and many abroad) playing host to their own SantaCons in recent years. Holiday crowds at airports, on highways expected to be even bigger than last year In December 2023, over 100 different SantaCon events were scheduled to take place throughout the country, with many still to come. But that’s only the events listed on the SantaCon.info database; it’s possible there are even more being organized under different names.Where are SantaCon events taking place in the coming weeks?According to SantaCon.info, there are still more than 40 SantaCon events scheduled for cities in 17 states: Arizona, Californ...

Student brings BB gun to SLAM! Miami Charter School; no injuries reported

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:07:46 GMT

A student at SLAM! Miami Charter School brought a BB gun to school on Tuesday morning, school officials said. The student has not been identified but school officials said the student did not “intend to use the item maliciously” and no student or faculty was harmed. The school said they called local law enforcement to conduct a further investigation. “We want to thank the students and parents who reported the incident. Their adherence to our ‘See Something, Say Something’ protocol has further illustrated the positive community of trust and safety we have cultivated here at SLAM North. This incident underscores the importance of our community vigilance and commitment to the safety and well-being of each other,” said the school in a statement.

South Florida dentist gets life in prison in death of his ex-brother-in-law, a prominent professor

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:07:46 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A judge sentenced a South Florida dentist to life in prison on Tuesday in the shooting death of his former brother-in-law, a prominent professor at Florida State University, following a bitter custody battle.Charlie Adelson, 47, was found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy and solicitation last month in the 2014 killing of Dan Markel, who was gunned down in his car outside his Tallahassee home. Prosecutors contended that Adelson paid to have Markel killed, and jurors took just three hours to find him guilty.“I would just like to say that I maintain my innocence,” a stoic Adelson told the judge, who also sentenced him to 30 consecutive years on the lesser counts.Prosecutors laid out a case of wire taps and secretly recorded conversations that implicated Adelson during the eight-day trial.Markel’s father, Phil Markel, said he and his family have “suffered tremendously” adding that he not only lost his son, but also lost a relationship with his grandsons...

Car collides with home in NE Miami-Dade

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:07:46 GMT

A late-night impact unfolded in Northeast Miami-Dade as a car collided with a house, Monday. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) units arrived at the scene just before 10:30 p.m. in the area of 213th Street and Northeast 12th Avenue.According to MDFR, the collision occurred when a woman making a turn attempted to outpace an oncoming driver. She then lost control of her vehicle which led to the collision. The impact resulted in exterior wall damage, and concerns arose regarding the structural integrity of the home.No injuries were reported from the incident, but an exterior wall was reportedly cracked, prompting the need for a thorough examination to determine the extent of the damage.As a precautionary measure, MDFR called a building inspector to assess the structural safety of the house.

Broward County man wins $1 million from scratch-off game

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:07:46 GMT

A Pompano Beach man hit the jackpot when he won $1 million from a scratch-off game.Ronald Marc, 51, claimed a $1 million top prize from the $5 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game at the Florida Lottery’s West Palm Beach District Office, the Florida Lottery said in a news release. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $685,000.00.The winning ticket was purchased at Publix, located at 1003 East Commercial Boulevard in Oakland Park. The store will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.According to the lottery, the $5 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER game offers over $188 million in cash prizes, featuring 28 top prizes of $1 million. The overall odds of winning in this game are 1-in-3.98.

‘End of reign’: Macron faces ungovernable France after shock immigration loss

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:07:46 GMT

PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron has been stopped dead in his tracks over the failure of a flagship immigration bill that shows how hard it will now be to run France without an absolute majority in the National Assembly.On Monday, the National Assembly rejected his flagship immigration bill in a dramatic vote that took the government by surprise. The defeat was made more humiliating by the fact that lawmakers didn’t even debate the text, but rejected it in a preliminary vote.The upset sent shockwaves through the political establishment and raised questions about whether France has become ungovernable.“It could mean we are reaching the end of his mandate faster than expected, that we are entering Emmanuel Macron’s end of reign. He’s running out of steam, and will find it harder and harder to keep his MPs in check,” said political analyst Chloé Morin.Doubts about Macron’s ability to govern France have been swirling since he lost the parliamentary e...

Meloni’s star Christmas guests: Rishi Sunak and (maybe) Elon Musk

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:07:46 GMT

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has invited the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to an upcoming right-wing event. And rumor has it that billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is also attending, according to an Italian media report. Sunak, an ally of Italy’s right-wing leader, is expected at the event which takes place from Thursday to Sunday, Il Fatto Quotidiano and the Financial Times reported.On Monday, the annual Atreju festival — an event for Italy’s right-wing youth founded by Meloni in 1998 — gave a hint of another one of Meloni’s special guests, posting a picture featuring a silhouette of a male figure.The mysterious guest is none other than SpaceX and Tesla boss Musk, Italian news outlet Il Fatto Quotidiano reported Tuesday, without citing its sources. Musk will be interviewed Saturday morning by journalist Nicola Porro, the Italian outlet writes. Porro had already landed an interview with the tech tycoon in June, when Meloni and Musk met in Italy to discuss ...