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Census: Colorado among the states with lowest share of kids under 5 years old

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado is becoming less and less of a place for the youngest age cohort. Colorado’s fertility rate plummeted by 23% from 2010 to 2020. Only Arizona had a bigger drop in fertility. Surrounding states have seen the same trend develop, some U.S. regions have seen fertility drop much faster than others. Western states – those that touch the Rocky Mountains and further west – have seen fertility rates decline by almost twice as much as the rest of the U.S. Colorado’s fertility rate plummeting, now one of US lowest The U.S. Census Bureau released new figures on Thursday detailing the nation's population changes by age, sex and race. Between 2010 and 2020, the U.S. population that was five years old or younger dove by 8.9%. Nationwide, 5.6% of the U.S. population was five or under in 2020. In Colorado, that population declined by 8.5% in the same time. In 2020, the five and under population in Colorado was 5.4% of the total - tied for 11th lowest in the nation with Cal...

Miami Police seek suspect in double homicide case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:00 GMT

The City of Miami Police Department’s Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect believed to be linked to a double homicide that took place in the early hours of January 9, 2023. The incident occurred around 2:25 am in the vicinity of NW 17th Avenue and NW 28th Street. Authorities believe the individual described as a white Hispanic male, aged between 20 and 30 years old, is responsible for the murders of Marie Noel and Bradley Griffith.According to the police, the suspect stands between 5 foot 7 inches and 5 foot 10 inches tall and has a medium build. He is described as having dark hair, a goatee, and was last seen wearing a black beanie, a purple tie-dye shirt, purple camouflage shorts, black sneakers and a watch on his right hand.The incident took place within minutes of each other, and the Miami Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively working on identifying and apprehending the suspect. If you have any information on this crime, c...

Cambridge police hunt for alleged spa robber who ‘closely resembles’ suspect in Watertown spa robbery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:00 GMT

A spa in North Cambridge was robbed at knife-point May 14, and the suspect was linked to another spa robbery in Watertown that happened two days later, Cambridge police announced Thursday. Officials said the suspect, brandishing a knife, entered the spa around 5:50 p.m. last Sunday and threatened the employees for cash. One victim sustained minor injuries after confronting the suspect.CPD also tweeted photos of the suspect, but if sighted, do not approach the suspect and call 911.https://twitter.com/CambridgePolice/status/1661807439082127361?s=20

Oprah Winfrey, Mick Jagger, Roberta Flack and others share emotional tributes to Tina Turner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:00 GMT

(CNN) — As the world mourns the loss of music icon Tina Turner, one of “The Best” singer’s most famous friends, Oprah Winfrey, shared a moving tribute on her website and social media.Winfrey, who devoted portions of her landmark daytime talk show to Turner in the late 90s and the aughts, said in a statement posted to her Instagram on Wednesday that the influential pop culture figure “was a role model not only for me but for the world.”“She once shared with me that when her time came to leave this earth, she would not be afraid, but excited and curious,” Winfrey said, adding “I am a better woman, a better human, because her life touched mine. She was indeed simply the best.”The family of Turner told CNN in a statement that she died “peacefully” in her home in Switzerland on Wednesday after suffering from an undisclosed “long illness.” She was 83.Her turbulent life with Ike Turner and their rise to fame was depicted in t...

Local man goes on cross-continent trip to rank all NHL venues, championing fan experience

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:00 GMT

A local man has been on a mission – visit all 32 National Hockey League venues in the United States and Canada and rank them to see which offers the best fan experience, all while having a wild experience himself.“It was mind-blowing for me because I did not expect anything – I was just doing this for myself to hopefully get a job in marketing,” Tyler Hopkins, 28, told 7NEWS.Hopkins, a Boston-bred hockey fan, said that after a series of job application rejections, he realized his marketing skills were better used to his own devices, resulting in a video rating his experience at an NHL game blowing up on social media.“And I was like ‘OK, this is fate.’ Fate has decided what I’m going to do, so, I mapped out one leg of my trip and hit the road with my car,” he said.Hopkins managed to hit 32 rinks in 63 days, ranking the arenas for their goal horns, fan experience and the quality of the venue itself.The NHL itself reached out to him...

Sources: Patriots lost two OTA practice after Joe Judge-led meetings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:00 GMT

The Patriots were docked two days of Organized Team Activities because of scheduling errors caused by Joe Judge-led special teams meetings earlier this offseason, league sources told the Herald.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots reportedly signing veteran TE, Harvard alum New England Patriots | Patriots lose two OTA practices after violating league rules, per report New England Patriots | Patriots announce new jersey numbers for JuJu-Smith Schuster, Mike Gesicki and other vets New England Patriots | Former Patriots captain Devin McCourty lands primetime NFL analyst job New England Patriots | Patriots-Steelers regular-season game could change after new NFL rule According to documents obtained by Boston Sports Journal, Judge held 20-minute “special teams workshops” prior to regular offensive and defensive meetings that led to the violation. The NFLPA filed an initial complaint on M...

Rental assistance program needs $100 million more than last year, report shows

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:00 GMT

With non-payment evictions up 68% over last year and federal COVID funds depleted, the state’s emergency rental assistance program will need $100 million than is currently budgeted in order to continue meeting the needs of residents at risk of homelessness, according to a new report.The Rental Assistance for Families in Transition program, or RAFT, was successfully used to help prevent evictions of families during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the program as it is currently designed is hard to access and underfunded, according to the “Building a Better RAFT” report released Thursday.“While the COVID public health emergency has expired, the need for emergency rental assistance continues. Due to a combination of housing cost burden, low savings rates, and employment instability, many renters are still at high risk of falling behind on their rent,” the report reads. “The success of emergency rental assistance programs depends not only on adequate funding, but also on i...

BBQ recipe: Bricia Lopez’s Citrus and Spice Costillitas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:00 GMT

Los Angeles chef-restaurateur Bricia Lopez, the author of “Asada: The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling” with food blogger Javier Cabral, says this recipe for Costillitas was inspired by the dried chile and citrus flavor combination found in so many Mexican candies and marinades.“Now you can make your own,” Lopez says. “You can double or quadruple the yield and keep any leftover spice mix — before adding the (liquid) — in a container with a tightly fitting lid in your pantry for later.”Chile-citrus powder is amazing on flanken beef ribs — short ribs cut crosswise across the bone, as you would for Korean kalbi — but it’s also wonderful on potatoes, chicken or pork.Citrus and Spice CostillitasServes 4INGREDIENTS1 teaspoon guajillo chile powder1 teaspoon smoked chipotle powder1 teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon onion powder½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon dried cilantro¼ teaspoon dark brown sugar1 teaspoon soy sauceZest and juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)Zest of ½ large orangeJuice o...

TV review: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s still got it, but, otherwise, Netflix’s ‘FUBAR’ lacks the goods

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:00 GMT

For the first time, Arnold Schwarzenegger is starring in a television series.The longtime action star — and former California governor — hasn’t exactly leaped out of his comfort zone with the one-hour action-comedy “FUBAR,” the eight-episode debut season of which has just dropped on Netflix.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the series created by Nick Santora is “loosely inspired” by “True Lies,” an action-comedy movie from writer-director James Cameron. In that well-received romp, Schwarzenegger portrays Harry Tasker, who hides the fact he is a U.S. spy from his family.In “FUBAR,” Schwarzenegger portrays Luke Brunner, who, well, hides the fact he is a U.S. spy from his family.The “Lies”-like premise isn’t the problem with “FUBAR,” which, in a fun nod to the film, brings in one of Schwarzenegger’s costars, Tom Arnold, for a guest-starring role in the fifth installment.What is the problem? It simply isn’t very good.Let’s be clear about one thing, however: Arnold “I’ll be back” Schw...

BBQ recipe: Marcus Bawdon’s Ember-Cooked Baba Ganoush

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:00 GMT

Marcus Bawdon, a top outdoor cooking expert in England, offers numerous recipes that elevate vegetables via the grill or smoker in “BBQ for All: Year-Round Outdoor Cooking for Meat-Eaters, Vegetarians and Pescatarians.”“Aubergines/eggplants are just made for cooking direct in the embers; their taste and texture totally transform,” he writes. “The soft flesh makes the most wonderful dip for a few crackers or crisp flatbreads. Like all the best things, it is simple and delicious.”Ember-Cooked Baba GanoushServes 2INGREDIENTS1 large eggplant2 tablespoons tahini1 clove garlic, crushedFreshly squeezed juice of ½ lemon1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon cumin powder1 teaspoon Aleppo chile flakes or hot red pepper flakes1 tablespoon freshly chopped flat-leaf parsleyCoarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepperDIRECTIONSSet up your barbecue for direct cooking in the coals at a moderate heat (around 320 degrees Fahrenheit). Use best-quality lumpwood charcoal or hardwood/fruitwood ...