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Season’s fleecing: Beware of fake holiday charities

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:12 GMT

The winter holidays typically bring out the best in people, with more giving to charities. But they also bring out the worst, with scammers stealing donations that are intended to help the less fortunate.With Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa nearing, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning about charity fraud.The FBI suggests giving to established charities or groups whose work you know and trust. Check the charity’s website — most legitimate charity organizations use .org and not .com.The bureau suggests you do some research, including using the Federal Trade Commission’s resources to examine the track record of a charity.If you decide to donate, the FBI said it’s best to use a check or credit card. “If a charity or organization asks you to donate through cash, gift card, virtual currency or wire transfer, it’s probably a scam.”The Federal Trade Commission also has consumer advice about Donating Safely and Avoiding Scams.Be wary of sound-...

Nadal lowering own expectations in ‘unexplored terrain’ when he returns to tour in January

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:12 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal has lower expectations for when he returns to the tour in January after a year out.Nadal announced on Friday he will play at the Brisbane International in Australia in January. The 37-year-old Spaniard has not appeared on tour since last January, when he hurt his hip flexor during a loss in the second round of the Australian Open. He wound up having arthroscopic surgery in June in Barcelona.Nadal said on Monday in a video on social media that he hopes to again “feel those nerves, that illusion, those fears, those doubts” on the court.“I have been afraid to announce things because in the end it’s a year without competing and it’s a hip operation. But what worries me the most is not the hip, it’s everything else,” he said. “I think I’m ready and I trust and hope that things go well and that it gives me the opportunity to enjoy myself on the court.”Nadal said he knows things may be different after so much time without competing.“I expect from myself not to ex...

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Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:12 GMT

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Young Packers ready to show they can handle prosperity after moving into playoff position

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:12 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers suddenly are facing the type of challenge that would have seemed unthinkable just a few weeks ago.How will the NFL’s youngest team handle prosperity?The Packers’ 27-19 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night gave them three straight victories, the past two coming against division leaders. The Packers (6-6) are in the NFC’s third and final wild-card playoff spot going into Week 14.That’s quite the transformation for a team that lost four straight games earlier this season.“To think we were 2-5?” Packers center Josh Myers said after the game. “Good Lord. This just feels great.”The Packers have made this surge without some of their top veteran players.Cornerback Jaire Alexander has missed four straight games with a shoulder injury. Running back Aaron Jones was out for a second straight week with a knee injury. Left tackle David Bakhtiari played just one game before lingering knee issues knocked him out for the remainder of the se...

Inédito nombramiento en Argentina: fórmula opositora en el gabinete de Milei

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:12 GMT

(CNN Español) — Rumbo a su toma de posesión del 10 de diciembre, Javier Milei sigue confirmando nombres de su eventual primer gabinete. Este lunes desde la oficina del presidente electo informaron que Luis Petri, ex compañero de fórmula presidencial de Patricia Bullrich, será el ministro de Defensa.Un comunicado difundido por X, antes Twitter, dice textualmente: “de esta manera, la fórmula completa de Juntos por el Cambio ha quedado integrada al gobierno de La Libertad Avanza”.Recordemos que luego de duros intercambios y señalamientos durante la campaña, Milei y Bullrich, futura ministra de Seguridad, hicieron las paces y anunciaron su alianza electoral antes del balotaje.Uno por uno, los futuros o posibles ministros y personas clave del Gobierno de Javier MileiA la par de la formación del gabinete ministerial, Milei trabaja en la creación de alianzas políticas que le permitan tener mayor tracción en el congreso, donde su fuerza no tendrá mayoría representativa en ...

What to stream this week: Nicki Minaj’s birthday album, Julia Roberts is in trouble and Monk returns

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:12 GMT

A Nicki Minaj album dropping on her birthday and the return of Tony Shalhoub’s quirky private investigator Adrian Monk with one final case are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists are Julia Roberts starring in the psychological thriller “Leave the World Behind” and the new Britbox miniseries “Archie,” telling the story of how Cary Grant went from humble beginnings to become one of Hollywood’s most dashing leading men.NEW MOVIES TO STREAM— “Mr. Robot” creator Sam Esmail directs Julia Roberts in the new psychological thriller he adapted from Rumaan Alam’s novel for Netflix. In “Leave the World Behind,” An ad executive (Roberts), her college professor husband (Ethan Hawke) and kids (Charlie Evans and Farrah Mackenzie) are spending the weekend in a luxurious rental on Long Island. Late one night two strangers (Mahershala Ali a...

Denver DA warns of scammer impersonation

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver District Attorney's Office issued a warning Monday morning for residents who may have been called by someone who appeared to be using the office's phone numbers to scam people out of their money.According to the DA's office, impersonators have called Denver and Jefferson County residents claiming to be investigators from the respective DA offices. The callers will insist on meeting in person so the call recipient can provide money for an outstanding warrant. Study: Colorado in top 10 for the most identity theft and scams Anyone who receives a call like this should hang up and independently find the office's phone number — don't call back whoever just called, as it might re-route you back to the scammer, but instead verify you're calling a legitimate government agency.According to the FBI's Internet Crimes Complaint Center annual report, government impersonation in the U.S. accounted for over $240.5 million lost from approximately 11,554 victims in 2022....

Winter Park Express returns in January 2024

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Winter Park Express will return for its seventh year in January 2024.The route drops people off at Winter Park Resort and runs from Denver's Union Station using Amtrak's California Zephyr route.The trains will run to and from Winter Park Resort on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Jan. 12 through March 31. There will also be two extra roundtrips on Thursday, March 14, and Thursday, March 21.According to the resort, that makes a total of 40 trips, which is seven more than during the 2023 season. This Colorado spot got the most snow this weekend The trains leave Union Station at 7 a.m. and arrive in Winter Park around 9 a.m. The return trains leave the resort at 4:30 p.m. and arrive in Denver at 6:40 p.m.People can bring skis and snowboards as carry-ons for no additional charge.Some discounts are available, including 50% off for kids aged 2 through 12. Standard one-way tickets start at $49, making the roundtrip $98 per person.Because the California Zephyr runs...

Colorado State University receives highest ranking in polls

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:12 GMT

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (KDVR) — The Colorado State University's men's basketball team is off and rolling.The Rams (8-0) are now ranked 12th in the Coaches Poll and 13th in the AP Top 25 poll, their highest in school history. The jump in the rankings, from 20th in AP and 21st in Coaches Poll, follows impressive victories against the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Washington. Air Force to face James Madison University in Armed Forces Bowl The previous high ranking was in 1954, as the Rams registered in at 18th in the AP Poll.  Guard Isaiah Stevens also picked up his second straight Mountain West Player of the Week Award.CSU hosts a pair of home games this week, first on Wednesday against University of Denver at 7 p.m. and Saturday against Saint Mary’s at 4:30 pm.

1 dead, 2 injured in Aurora crash Sunday night

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Aurora Police Department said one person died and two others were taken to a hospital with injuries after a crash Sunday night.It happened just after 9 p.m. near East Pinewood Drive and South Wheatlands Parkway in southeast Aurora. The intersection was closed as of 10 p.m. 48 syringes, $6,300 worth of stolen bicycles found at Fort Collins homeless camp According to APD, a Mazada SUV was driving northbound on South Wheatlands Parkway at a high rate of speed when the driver struck the median and rolled several times before coming to rest on the sidewalk.Aurora police said two adult male passengers and an adult male driver were inside the car. An 18-year-old passenger was ejected and died on scene. The other two were taken to a local hospital for minor injuries.Pinewood Drive and Wheatlands Parkway reopened to traffic at around 2 a.m.This is the 63rd traffic-related death in Aurora this year.