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Denver weather: Widespread rain showers in forecast next 2 days

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:46:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will turn cloudy and wet again Thursday into Friday. This storm system will bring less rain than last week's showers but it will still be a cooler and wet two days with the potential for minor flooding. Weather tonight: Late showersMost of the scattered storms that develop Wednesday afternoon will be concentrated on the Eastern Plains and in northern Colorado. Late Wednesday night, a round of scattered rain showers will push through the Front Range. Temperatures will fall into the upper 40s overnight in Denver with mostly cloudy skies. Weather tomorrow: Soggy Thursday Denver and the Front Range will wake up with mostly cloudy skies and isolated showers. The best chance for rain will come Thursday afternoon, through the evening, and into early Friday morning. Temperatures will be cooler, in the mid-60s, due to the morning clouds. If the clouds dissipate early, the afternoon rain will come in the form of scattered storms. If the clouds hold into t...

Montana becomes first state to ban TikTok; law likely to be challenged

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:46:41 GMT

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana became the first state in the U.S. to completely ban TikTok on Wednesday when the state's Republican governor signed a measure that's more sweeping than any other state's attempts to curtail the social media app.The measure is expected to be challenged legally and will serve as a testing ground for the TikTok-free America that many national lawmakers have envisioned.Some lawmakers, the FBI and officials at other agencies are concerned the video-sharing app, owned by the Chinese tech company ByteDance, could be used to allow the Chinese government to access information on American citizens or push pro-Beijing misinformation that could influence the public. TikTok says none of this has ever happened. YouTube’s recommendations send violent and graphic gun videos to 9-year-olds: study When Montana banned the app on government-owned devices in late December, Gov. Greg Gianforte said TikTok posed a “significant risk” to sensitive state data. More t...

What happens when you lose an item at Denver International Airport? It depends

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:46:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Have you ever lost something in the Denver International Airport?Maybe, while rushing to your flight, you realized you dropped your AirPods or a pair of sunglasses, and you couldn't retrace your steps to find your lost item without missing your flight.You might think that item is lost forever, but that might not be the case. Denver has had 5 times more rain than Seattle so far this May Depending on what it is, it could be picked up and stored in DIA's lost and found. What items are kept in lost and found?If you lost it in a public area of the airport -- including restrooms, TSA checkpoints, or any public indoor or outdoor area -- it may be turned in to the lost and found, according to DIA.There are exceptions, however. Any blankets, hats, pillows and water bottles that aren't in a backpack or suitcase are disposed of for policy reasons. How many countries can you fly to directly from Denver? Also, if an item seems to be "abandoned," or deliberately left, it is a...

Nuggets' Jokic, Murray know they need title to get recognition of other duos

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:46:41 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray continue to turn in jaw-dropping performances during these playoffs, raising expectations along the way.They took Round 1 of their Western Conference Finals showdown against LeBron James and Anthony Davis, a game in which Jockic was dazzled by the fortitude of of his Denver Nuggets teammate, who played through a painful ear infection.“Of course maybe he’s just faking it,” the Nuggets big man interjected after the Nuggets staved off the Los Angeles Lakers 132-126. “He didn’t want to practice.”A little comedy to go with their chemistry. Shot clock malfunctions, fixed in time for 2nd half in Nuggets-Lakers opener Opponents have found nothing funny about the Murray-Jokic combo in the playoffs. They are playing their best basketball since the 2020 NBA bubble. Seven months after that run, Murray tore his left ACL and had to sit out the last two postseasons.Now, Murray and Jokic are back to showcasing a brand of two-player hoops reminiscent of ...

South Floridians come together to clean up habitat in Virginia Key

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:46:41 GMT

There was habitat help on Virginia Key as people working to restore our beaches.They spent Tuesday removing invasive plant species and worked on a nursery of native plants.Their work is key to keeping wildlife safe and thriving.“It’s super important to keep our beaches clean,” said Dr. Rachel Silverstein, executive director of Miami Waterkeeper. “It affects wildlife, they get entangles and trapped. It causes all sort of issues.”They also picked up trash, filling up bags with debris.Their efforts are part of a three-day summit hosted by the Elevate Prize Foundation in Miami Beach.It focuses on exploring new ways to create change.WSVN is a longtime supporter and sponsor of Habitat for Humanity.FOR MORE INFORMATION:Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami305-634-3628www.miamihabitat.orgHabitat for Humanity of Broward954-396-3030www.habitatbroward.org

Burglars steal 2 cars from Miami Shores home; 1 car found in Fort Lauderdale

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:46:41 GMT

Police are searching for the thieves who, they said, broke into a Miami Shores and took off with two cars.According to Miami Shores Police, the subjects targeted a house along Northeast 93rd Street, near 12th Avenue, Wednesday morning.7News cameras captured police officers searching for evidence in the garage of the home.Police said one of the stolen vehicles was later found dumped in Fort Lauderdale.The break-in takes place days after police in Miami Shores set up a perimeter and apprehended a suspected armed robber.

Falafel Sandwich / KooLuLu, Surfside

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:46:41 GMT

A Middle Eastern dish that’s considered fast food. That’s what’s cooking, as we grab a Bite with Belkys.The Chef: Asaf EliThe Restaurant: KooLuLu, SurfsideThe Dish: Falafel SandwichIngredients:2 cups chickpeas soaked in water overnight5-6 garlic cloves, peeled3/4 cup cilantro3/4 cup parsley1 white onion – cut into quarters for easier processing1 serrano pepper1 tbsp cumin1 tbsp salt1 tbsp ground corianderPitaIsraeli salad (Diced cucumbers, tomatoes, minced onion, minced parsley, olive oil, lemon juice to taste and salt, all combined)TahiniHummusMethod of Preparation:After soaking the chickpeas, drain and pat dry. Add all ingredients to the food processor until combined. Scoop and roll into small balls.Fry in oil on medium-high heat until balls are brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes.Cut the edge of the pita to open into a pocket. Spread hummus on one side (as much as you want), then add a spoonful of salad, then falafel. Layer with salad and falafel until the...

Broward Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s assistance in locating missing 72-Year-Old man

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:46:41 GMT

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit is seeking help from the public in locating a 72-year-old man who has been reported missing. Isaac Sanders, who suffers from dementia and other medical conditions requiring medication, was last seen on Monday, May 15, at approximately 11:30 p.m. in the 2900 block of Northwest Sixth Court in Pompano Beach.Described as a bald man with brown eyes, standing at about 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 175 pounds, Sanders was last seen wearing black joggers with distinct blue and red lines running along the sides of his pants.Family members expressed their concerns for Sanders’ well-being, emphasizing the urgency of his safe return. The Missing Persons Unit, in collaboration with local authorities, has been actively searching for any leads or information that may assist in locating him.The Broward Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information regarding Isaac Sanders’ whereabouts to contact Detective Leonard Charl...

Pressure campaign on Biden to send F-16s to Ukraine goes into overdrive

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:46:41 GMT

The Biden administration is facing a new and amplified pressure campaign to greenlight the transfer of F-16s to Ukraine, after the U.K. announced it will train Ukrainian fighter pilots and Kyiv ramped up its calls for the warplanes.While the administration has crossed several other red lines in military aid — approving everything from guided rockets to drones to Abrams tanks they once claimed would provoke Russia — the Biden administration is holding the line for now on the Lockheed Martin-made F-16s.But momentum may be building for Washington to do the next best thing: allow other countries that fly the F-16 to send their own jets to Ukraine.The pressure campaign is a multi-pronged effort by friendly European governments, U.S. lawmakers from both parties and, most vocally, Ukrainian leadership. This week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled throughout Europe advocating for more aid, especially the jets.A new wrinkle appeared on Tuesday when the U.K. announced the kicko...

Justice Department watchdog finds Massachusetts US attorney Rachael Rollins tried to influence DA election

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:46:41 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts tried to use her position to influence the outcome of a race for Boston’s district attorney by leaking information aimed at sabotaging the campaign of her preferred candidate’s rival, the Justice Department’s internal watchdog said in a report released Wednesday.A separate investigation by the U.S. Office of Special Counsel found multiple violations by U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins of a law that limits political activity by government workers.—READ: The full 161-page Inspector General’s report “An Investigation of Alleged Misconduct by United States Attorney Rachael Rollins”—The findings were disclosed a day after Rollins’ lawyer told The Associated Press she would resign this week, saying she “understands that her presence has become a distraction.”The inspector general’s 161-page report alleges a broad array of misconduct by Rollins, who w...