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Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:42 GMT

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A mystery illness is spreading in dogs. Can your cat catch it, too?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:42 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — Dogs across the country have been coming down with a mystery illness recently, prompting concerns for pet parents. Multiple states — including Colorado, California, Oregon, and New Hampshire —have reported cases of the illness, which has caused lasting respiratory disease and pneumonia and does not respond to antibiotics. In some dogs, the illness has been fatal.Symptoms of the respiratory illness include coughing, sneezing, nasal or eye discharge and lethargy. Some cases of the pneumonia progress quickly, making dogs very sick within 24 to 36 hours.But if you have a different furry pet, should you be concerned? With dog mystery illness spreading, vets urge caution Whether it's a cat or another pet, early indications seem to show that they aren't getting the illness. Dr. Lindsey Ganzer, a veterinarian and the owner and CEO of North Springs Veterinary Referral Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, told Good Morning America that so far, the illness has only been seen in ...

Free and cheap things to do in Denver in December

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:42 GMT

Pet photos with SantaSanta Claus knows when your furry family members are being naughty or nice. Make them part of all your holiday traditions, including getting a photo with the big guy. Both Petco and PetSmart are hosting events for pets to meet Santa. Santa is making an appearance at Petco at select locations on Dec. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. On Dec. 16 and 17, PetSmart is hosting its Paws & Claus photo event from noon to 3 p.m. (Hours may vary by location at both stores, so check first.) Reservations are required at PetSmart. The Shops at Northfield (I-70 and Central Park Boulevard) in Denver are hosting a meet-and-greet with Santa on Dec. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. petco.com; petsmart.com; shopsatnorthfield.com/eventsTarget gift cardsThis weekend is right on target for holiday savings. On Dec. 2 and 3, get 10 percent off Target gift cards in-store or online. The offer is only available to Target Circle members. The one-time-use discount is only valid for a single transaction, so make sur...

Hope Services clients weave creativity into something special

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:42 GMT

If you visit Joseph George Fine Wines on Meridian Avenue in San Jose, you’ll see a spinner rack displaying cloth wine bags for sale. These gift bags aren’t imported from Italy or mass produced in China; they’re made about a mile away and have an inspiring story behind them.At HopeSTUDIO on Parkmoor Avenue, you’ll find a tight-knit group of textile artists — there are eight of them right now — weaving fabric using looms. Some of them will be chatting, others are concentrating on their job — quickly moving a shuttle back and forth while working pedals with their feet. It’s like a small town quilting circle, except this group is made up entirely of intellectually or developmentally disabled clients of Hope Services.Wine bags made by Hope Services clients are displayed for sale at Joseph George Fine Wines in San Jose on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. (Sal Pizarro/Bay Area News Group)Suong Vuong, an artist at HopeSTUDIO, weaves with a loom on Wedn...

Tesla: UAW seeks to unionize car maker, battle expected with CEO Elon Musk

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:42 GMT

The United Auto Workers, freshly victorious against the Big Three U.S. auto companies, now has set its sights on Tesla.The powerful labor union announced a campaign this week to unionize the pioneering electric car maker, and a dozen other non-unionized car companies, to boost wages, benefits and workers’ rights. It emerged this fall from six-week strikes at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis with deals to dramatically boost pay for many workers.In its announcement this week, the UAW noted that Tesla CEO Elon Musk is the world’s richest man and the company’s “sales are booming, adding, “The question is, will Tesla workers get their fair share?”Musk is openly anti-union and hostile toward the UAW, and remains embroiled in a legal case over a 2018 tweet suggesting workers would be stripped of stock options if they unionized. Tesla, which has an assembly plant with 22,000 workers in Fremont, did not respond to requests for comment on the union push ...

Top California politicians are condemning video of Oakland council meeting on Gaza. Is it fair?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:42 GMT

OAKLAND — The approach behind Oakland’s resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza was intended to be “mild” and “moderate,” its author said — a simple plea for U.S. leaders to help secure lasting peace in a region trapped in a traumatic cycle of violence and death.But as Israel resumed airstrikes in Gaza after a temporary truce deal expired Friday, top Democrats in California were condemning the city.The lawmakers piled on after a video went viral that showed speakers at the City Council meeting on Monday — where the ceasefire resolution was unanimously adopted — offering strong opinions about Hamas, a U.S. designated-terrorist organization that targeted civilians in Israel during an Oct. 7 attack.Most cities in the U.S. have resisted signaling support for Palestinians in Gaza or taking any other position on the Gaza situation. While ceasefire resolutions have been approved in Detroit, Atlanta and Seattle, plus Akron, Ohio, and ...

UEFA sets $360 million prize fund for 24 national teams at Euro 2024 from revenue of $2.6 billion

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:42 GMT

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — UEFA said Saturday it will pay 331 million euros ($360 million) in total prize money to the 24 national teams at the men’s European Championship that is expected to earn about 2.4 billion euros ($2.61 billion) in commercial revenue.The team prize fund is in line with the pandemic-delayed Euro 2020 and 20 times more than UEFA’s prize fund for the women’s Euro 2022.The national federation of the Euro 2024 title winner can get a maximum of 28.25 million euros if the team wins all three games in the opening group stage, the European soccer body said ahead of the tournament draw.Each of the 24 teams gets a minimum of 9.25 million euros for playing at the month-long tournament in Germany that starts June 14.Clubs will share in a further 240 million euros from UEFA for releasing their players to national-team duty. They get a daily rate of several thousand euros per player while they are with national teams for qualifying games and at Euro 2024 itself.FIFA pai...

¿Piensas viajar a Alemania? varios vuelos han sido cancelados tras tormenta de nieve

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:42 GMT

BERLÍN, ALEMANIA — Todos los vuelos fueron cancelados en el aeropuerto de Múnich el sábado luego de que una tormenta invernal provocó nevadas en el sur de Alemania y partes de Austria y Suiza, causando estragos en los viajes de toda la región. Otros aeropuertos de la región, incluido el de la capital financiera suiza, Zúrich, también anunciaron retrasos y cancelaciones relacionados con el mal clima. El servicio de tren en la estación central de Múnich también fue suspendido, informó la compañía nacional ferroviaria de Alemania, y aconsejó a los pasajeros que postergaran o desviaran sus viajes. La agencia de noticias dpa reportó que algunos pasajeros de Múnich y de la cercana ciudad de Ulm pasaron el viernes por la noche en trenes debido a la suspensión del servicio. Amazon ofrece vuelos a $25 para estudiantes con Prime Student para la temporada navideña ¿Piensas viajar a Francia? Podrías recibir una multa si fumas en estos lugares públicos ...

Baking Connections: How social media fueled a cult-following for Asian-inspired pastries in the DC area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:42 GMT

An ube croissant from Toimoi bakery. (Courtesy Toimoi) An ube croissant from Toimoi bakery. (Courtesy Toimoi) This is part three of “Baking Connections,” a series on three local bakers and the incredibly popular baked goods with Asian flavors they are bringing to the D.C. region.Changing tastes and a craving for baked delicacies infused with Asian flavors have fueled the surprising success of three D.C. area bakeries in the past three years.The three women bakers and entrepreneurs behind the baking establishments say they are excited, but also somewhat overwhelmed, by the popularity of their creations. But they are ready to meet the growing appetite.“Every weekend is a little intense,” Rosie Nguyen ack...

Denver weather: Snow continues in the high country, still cool but dry in the metro

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The snow isn't going anywhere in the higher elevations, and Denver could be dealing with a few flurries by tomorrow, but there should be little to no accumulations. For the high country, there are Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories through much if not all of the weekend.Areas in the northern mountains such as Rabbit Ears Pass can expect an additional 16-32 inches of snowfall, which is why they are under a Winter Storm Warning. Meanwhile, the Flat Tops could get an additional 1-2 feet of snow with this system.Elsewhere, there may be an additional 6-12 inches of snow for those under a Winter Weather Advisory, including Aspen and Vail.Roads will be very slick in the high country and visibility will be an issue, make sure to take your time on the roads!A high wind watch was also set to go into effect for the foothills Saturday evening through Sunday morning. During this time, wind speeds will pick up to 30-50 mph and could gust up to 80 mph.An avalanche ...