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Some Broncos fans contemplate losing apparel after 50-point loss in Miami

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:54:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Fans of the Denver Broncos are predictably upset after a historic 50-point loss to the Miami Dolphins."I'm disappointed, to be honest," one fan said.The Dolphins scored the most points in an NFL game since 1966, devastating the Broncos 70-20. 5 things to know about the 2023 Denver Broncos If the Dolphins had scored three more points, the franchise would have set the new record. The dolphins became the fourth team in NFL history to score at least 70 points in a regular-season or playoff game.Some fans are holding out hope for an improvement this season, the team has gone winless in three games.A jets fan said "All the elements are there, you say you're a quarterbakc or a coach away and you just get a loss like that, its like, what more can you do.""I felt like getting a different shirt on," a fan wearing orange and blue said.Another fan said it's difficult to wear any gear associated with the team"It's very upsetting as you can see with me wearing this jersey today...

6 dead, including 3 children, after a train hit an SUV, smashing it ‘like a soft drink can,’ Florida sheriff says

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:54:31 GMT

(CNN) — Six people are dead, including three children, after a train struck an SUV as it crossed railroad tracks in Hillsborough County, Florida, Saturday evening, according to the sheriff’s office.Responders had been left shaken by the resulting scene of carnage, which left the Cadillac Escalade SUV looking “like a soft drink can that’s been smashed,” Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister told a news conference Saturday.The freight train had been traveling at over 55 mph when it hit the SUV, which was taking seven people to a quinceañera party, Chronister said.Video footage taken from a camera on the front of the train appeared to show the SUV’s driver pulling up to the crossing and driving slowly across, without stopping to look both ways, the sheriff said.The conductor of the train did everything he could to slow down as the vehicle approached, as well as sounding long horns and flashing the train’s lights in warning, he said. A witness parked by the tracks said he also hit...

With the EIB race still open, Dombrovskis weighs his chances

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:54:31 GMT

BRUSSELS ― EU capitals are still divided over who should lead the European Investment Bank from next year, prompting dark horses to consider late bids, including European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis.After a decision at last weekend’s gathering of EU finance ministers was postponed because none of the five applicants got the backing of enough countries, a compromise candidate could come forward if there’s a stalemate, according to people with knowledge of the discussions.While the top contenders remain Spain’s Finance Minister Nadia Calviño and Denmark’s Margrethe Vestager, currently on leave from her post as European Commission vice president in charge of competition, Dombrovskis has not ruled out throwing his hat into the ring if no clear outcome is reached.He has already expressed interest in remaining in Brussels after June’s European election, but might face a challenge domestically to serving a third term within the EU executive from Krišjānis K...

TikTok and Meta warned over Slovakia election lies

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:54:31 GMT

Brussels warned social media giants Alphabet, TikTok and Meta they must do more to protect Slovakia’s election from foreign interference — or face potential hefty fines. In a series of meetings in Bratislava, the European Commission and the Slovakian government told the companies to throw extra resources at stamping out hate speech, disinformation and pro-Russia propaganda in the run-up to the September 30 vote. There are growing concerns among European and Slovak regulators that disinformation and pro-Kremlin ideology are spreading among local social media users, including supporters of Robert Fico, the country’s controversial former prime minister. Fico has called for ending military support to Ukraine and his party is currently ahead in the polls.Two European Commission officials, a Slovakian government policymaker, and three tech executives were granted anonymity to discuss the confidential meetings, which took place during the week of September 11. The ...

COASTER train service halted due to fallen tree on tracks

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:54:31 GMT

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- A fallen tree on train tracks in the Carlsbad area Sunday has prompted Coaster service to be stopped, transportation officials said.The tracks closure is located between Carlsbad Village Station and Poinsettia Station, North County Transit District tweeted at 8:33 p.m. Driver killed in North County rollover crash There is no information on when the tracks will be reopened at this time.Check back for updates on this developing story.

Driver killed in North County rollover crash

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:54:31 GMT

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- A driver was killed in a rollover crash Sunday in Oceanside, authorities said.The collision occurred around 5:28 p.m. on Oceanside Blvd and Vine St, the Oceanside Police Department confirmed with FOX 5.Police say the vehicle veered off the roadway and went up a dirt hill. 3-year-old boy ejected in I-8 crash; driver arrested on suspicion of DUI The man who died in the crash was the only person involved, per OPD.As of 6:59 p.m., there is a road closure at westbound Oceanside Blvd at Vine St and eastbound Oceanside Blvd at South Ditmar St, according to law enforcement. The crash is under investigation.Check back for updates on this developing story.

Hollywood’s writers strike is on the verge of ending. What happens next?

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:54:31 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Hollywood strike of nearly five months appears about to end as a tentative deal has been reached between unionized screenwriters and the studios, streaming services and production companies that hire them. Here’s a look at the steps to come for writers, and for the actors whose strike continues.FIRST COMES TWO CRUCIAL VOTESAfter five days of marathon negotiating sessions that included the CEOs of Hollywood’s biggest studios, the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers came to terms Sunday night on a contract good for three years, the standard length in the industry.But two successful votes must happen before the strike is over. First, boards of the WGA’s eastern and western branches must approve the deal. Then the 11,500 members themselves must vote for approval. Such votes are actually common with Hollywood unions, taking place every time a new three-year contract is negotiated, though they don̵...

One dead following stabbing near Finch station

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:54:31 GMT

One person has died following a stabbing in the Yonge Street and Hendon Avenue area, near Finch subway station, on Sunday night.Police responded to reports at approximately 9:58 pm of a stabbing in the area.On scene, police located a male in 20’s with a stab wound who was transported to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.Later police updated that the male was pronounced deceased at the hospital.The homicide unit has taken over the investigation are those in the area should expect road closures.

Sunday night forecast: Mostly cloudy & chance of showers

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:54:31 GMT

Sunday night: Mostly cloudy & chance of showers. SE 5-10 mphLow 62 Interactive Radar: Track showers and storm here Monday: Mostly cloudy & chance of showers. ESE 5-15 mphHigh 73Extended outlook calls for more clouds on Tuesday with temps in the lower 70s with some showers likely. On/off showers and iso. t'storms on Wednesday that could extend into early Thursday. We'll see more sunshine and temps back to almost 80 by the end of the week. 

2 DePaul students robbed overnight on Lincoln Park campus

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:54:31 GMT

CHICAGO — University officials say two DePaul students were involved in separate robberies overnight.According to the university, the robberies happened between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. on the Lincoln Park campus.According to a news release sent out by the university on Sunday, the robberies happened at the quad near West Belden Avenue and North Seminary Avenue, and at the intersection of West Belden Avenue and North Racine Avenue. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines University officials say during both incidents, the offenders approached the students and demanded their belongings. During one of the robberies, an offender pulled out a weapon and hit a student with it. Officials did not say what type of weapon was used.Following the robberies the university says it will be increasing its public safety presence on both campuses and Chicago police will be increasing patrols around campus.The university urges students to take extra steps to remain aware of their surroundings.