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Map: These Colorado counties are home to the most excessive drinkers, study finds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:49 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — It's hard to overlook the connection between Colorado and alcohol (especially beer). While it's easy to glamourize that part of our history, there are some apparent downsides: Recently released data shows some Colorado counties may be prone to excessive drinking. Earlier this year, the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute released its 2023 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps report, which is meant to raise awareness about factors that can impact health outcomes and disparities nationwide.Researchers use numerous data points to determine the length and quality of life on a state-by-state basis. Among those factors is alcohol use, including reported excessive drinking.  Leaving Colorado: The top destinations for people who move out To determine the rates of excessive drinking, researchers used self-reported data from the CDC’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance system. For the 2023 report, the University of Wisconsin used data from 2020 — the fi...

MDPD officer shot in Miami Gardens; 2 subjects at large

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:49 GMT

A Miami-Dade Police officer was shot at in Miami Gardens, officials said. The incident occurred just after 10:30 a.m., Monday, in the area of NW 152nd Street and 22nd Avenue. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where heavy police presence was visible as well as a large perimeter set up in the vicinity.According to police, the incident occurred after an altercation between two men escalated, resulting in the officer being grazed by a bullet. The subjects fled the scene and are currently at large.The injured officer was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

David Cameron takes his place in House of Lords after shock UK comeback

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:49 GMT

LONDON — David Cameron, Britain’s comeback kid former prime minister, took his seat in the unelected House of Lords Monday after indulging in the pomp and ceremony that greets new joiners.Cameron, kitted out in a red robe traditionally made of ermine fur, was introduced as a “right, trusty and well beloved counsellor,” and swore an oath of allegiance to the royal family as he formally became Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton. It caps a political comeback few in Westminster saw coming. Post by @matt_hfoster View on ThreadsSpeaking in the upper chamber Monday afternoon, Cameron said: “I David, Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton, do swear by almighty God that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance, to his majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors according to law. So help me God.”The ex-Tory leader returned to frontline politics for the first time in seven years last week, in a dramatic next act that saw him take on the role of Rishi Sunak’...

Sánchez picks a cabinet of deal-makers to navigate tensions in Spain

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:49 GMT

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has unveiled his new coalition cabinet, bringing on board regional Socialist leaders alongside ministers from his previous term.Sánchez said that he had chosen ministers with a talent for “managing, but also for reaching agreements and explaining them to the public.” In a fractious political atmosphere, and with no overall majority for Sánchez, these skills will be vital if the government is to succeed. The Socialist leader heads a minority, coalition administration which will need to gain the support of a variety of far-left and separatist parties in Spain’s hyper-fractured parliament to pass any laws.Women occupy all four of the deputy prime minister positions in the gender-balanced cabinet, which Sánchez said reflected a government committed to feminist progress.Nadia Calviño remains deputy prime minister in charge of economic policy but is widely expected to step down in the coming weeks if her nomination for the presidency ...

Pentagon chief reassures Ukraine about continued US aid

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:49 GMT

KYIV — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday where he reassured the Ukrainian government the U.S. will continue to help it fend off the Russian invasion — a pledge that appears to be wobbling as aid for Ukraine becomes embroiled in political battles in Washington.“The United States will continue to stand with Ukraine in their fight for freedom against Russia’s aggression, both now and into the future,” Austin said in a statement upon arrival.Austin arrived only two days ahead of the 17th meeting of Ukraine’s Defense Contact Group, also known as the Rammstein meeting, planned for Wednesday. He will host the meeting via video conference with some 50 countries to coordinate military aid for Ukraine.In Kyiv, Austin focused on bolstering the strategic partnership between the U.S. and Ukraine, including ensuring that Ukraine’s armed forces have the battlefield capabilities they need both for this winter and to defend their country against fut...

Practice to determine Patriots’ Week 12 starting quarterback competition?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:49 GMT

With head coach Bill Belichick not scheduled to speak to reporters until Tuesday, offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien fielded the first questions of the week about the Patriots’ starting quarterback plan for Week 12.O’Brien deferred to Belichick on Monday, though it sounds like a decision has yet to be made.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots OC Bill O’Brien indicates Bill Belichick hasn’t decided on starting QB New England Patriots | Three Patriots quarterbacks took first-team reps in bye week practice New England Patriots | Patriots mailbag: Who should start at quarterback after bye week? New England Patriots | Patriots veteran leader relays message for Mac Jones after benching New England Patriots | Three Patriots assistants named in NFL head coach watch list “For me, I basically get everybody ready to play,” O’Brien said. “So what we tr...

Patriots OC Bill O’Brien indicates Bill Belichick hasn’t decided on starting QB

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:49 GMT

The Patriots coaching staff returned to work Sunday determined to fix what’s been ailing their 2-8 team.Chief among their list of problems is poor quarterback play.Mac Jones was benched for a third time this season in the Pats’ latest loss, a 10-6 defeat to the Colts in Germany. Offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien said Monday picking a starter for this weekend’s game against the Giants will fall to head coach Bill Belichick. He also indicated Belichick has yet to make that decision.“For me, I basically get everybody ready to play … And so at the end of the day, Bill (Belichick) will make that decision at some point, and we’ll go from there,” O’Brien told reporters Monday via video conference. “But I do believe that we have to continue like we do all the time to earn it on the practice field, coaches and players.”O’Brien declined to share what his recommendation would. He did, however, say there should be enough reps in pract...

Three Patriots quarterbacks took first-team reps in bye week practice

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:49 GMT

Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien provided a rare peek behind the curtain of what transpired in practice last week as questions abound about the team’s starting quarterback situation.The Patriots practiced just once last week on Wednesday before breaking for the bye, and the media saw Mac Jones take the initial quarterback reps with the team’s starting offensive line.“The other day at practice, Mac took the first-team reps,” O’Brien said. “Bailey( (Zappe) rotated in there. Will Grier rotated in there.”Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots OC Bill O’Brien indicates Bill Belichick hasn’t decided on starting QB New England Patriots | Patriots mailbag: Who should start at quarterback after bye week? New England Patriots | Patriots veteran leader relays message for Mac Jones after benching New England Patriots | Three Patriots assistants named in NFL ...

Turkeys are a lot cheaper this Thanksgiving. Here’s why

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:49 GMT

By Cara Smith | NerdWalletNeed something to be thankful for? Well, in addition to the roof above your head and the device you’re reading this on, you can add the price of your Thanksgiving turkey to the list.That’s according to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), which found that the average price of an 8-to-16-pound turkey was $1.27 per pound in August 2023 — a 22% decline from August 2022. The U.S. Department of Agriculture likewise lists the average price per pound for frozen, whole hen turkeys as $1.27 in August 2023 — down just over 22% from $1.64 in August 2022.The prices of some turkey products fell more dramatically, like boneless and skinless male turkey breasts, which were 61% cheaper in August 2023 than the same time last year, per the AFBF.Why is this happening? Because, finally, a highly contagious avian flu outbreak came under control.Poultry industry ‘holding its breath’In early 2022, what would become the largest bird flu outbreak in U.S. history started infe...

I-10 is fully reopened after arson fire, just in time for Monday morning's rush hour

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:49 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — An elevated Los Angeles freeway closed for more than a week because of an arson fire reopened ahead of Monday morning's commute, at least a day earlier than previously announced and weeks ahead of the original estimate.“Welcome back, Los Angeles!” Mayor Karen Bass posted late Sunday on X, formerly known as Twitter.The Nov. 11 blaze, fed by flammable materials stored under the roadway in violation of a company’s lease, shut a mile-long stretch of Interstate 10 near downtown, snarling traffic as repair crews worked around the clock. Officials had said last week that all lanes were expected to reopen by Tuesday, but moved it up to Monday after significant progress. Gov. Gavin Newsom said recent safety inspections showed the span was safe to start reopening Sunday evening and that the freeway would be “fully operational” before Monday's rush hour. “It wasn't just speed that we were after. We wanted to make sure this thing was safe,” Newsom said at a news conference, j...