US consumers are feeling the most optimistic since September 2021

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:53:21 GMT

US consumers are feeling the most optimistic since September 2021 SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: In this photo illustration, cans of Anchor Steam beer are displayed on July 12, 2023 in San Anselmo, California. Anchor Steam Brewing, the nation's first craft brewery, announced plans to close after 127 years in business. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)(Getty Images/Justin Sullivan) SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: In this photo illustration, cans of Anchor Steam beer are displayed on July 12, 2023 in San Anselmo, California. Anchor Steam Brewing, the nation's first craft brewery, announced plans to close after 127 years in business. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)(Getty Images/Justin Sullivan) Washington, DC (CNN) — Inflation’s ...

Sports on TV for July 15 – 16

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:53:21 GMT

Sports on TV for July 15 – 16 (All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsSaturday, July 15AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL5 a.m.FS2 — AFL: Essendon at Geelong2:30 a.m. (Sunday)FS2 — AFL: Richmond at West CoastAUTO RACING8:30 a.m.CBSSN — ABB FIA Formula E: Round 13, Rome12 p.m.USA — NASCAR Cup Series: Practice and Qualifying, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, N.H.3 p.m.USA — NASCAR Xfinity Series: The Ambetter Health 200, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, N.H.BIG3 BASKETBALL3 p.m.CBS — Week 4: Trilogy vs. 3 Headed Monsters, Triplets vs. 3’s Company, Power vs. Ball Hogs, Ghost Ballers vs. Bivouac, Tri-State vs. Killer 3’s, Aliens vs. Enemies, Memphis, Tenn.BOXING10 p.m.SHO — Showtime Championship: Frank Martin vs. Artem Harutyunyan (Lightweights), Las VegasCFL FOOTBALL7 p.m.CBSSN — Calgary at SaskatchewanCYCLING6:55 a.m.PEACOCK — UCI: The Tour de France, Stage 14, 94 miles, Annemasse to Morzine Les Portes Du Soleil, France2 a.m. (Sunday)USA — UCI: The Tour de France, Stage 14, 94 miles, Annemas...

Sports on TV for July 17 – 23

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:53:21 GMT

Sports on TV for July 17 – 23 Adv15(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsMonday, July 17MLB BASEBALL9:30 p.m.FS1 — Minnesota at SeattleNBA BASKETBALL9 p.m.ESPN — Summer League: TBA_____Tuesday, July 18CYCLING2 a.m. (Wednesday)USA — UCI: The Tour de France, Stage 16 – Individual Time-Trial, 14 miles, Passy to Combloux, France (Taped)MLB BASEBALL7 p.m.TBS — LA Dodgers at Baltimore_____Wednesday, July 19CYCLING2 a.m. (Thursday)USA — UCI: The Tour de France, Stage 17, 103 miles, Saint-Gervais Mont Blanc to Courchevel, France (Taped)GOLF3 p.m.GOLF — LPGA Tour: The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational, First Round, Midland Country Club, Midland, Texas4 a.m. (Thursday)USA — DP World/PGA Tour: The Open Championship, First Round, Royal Liverpool, Hoylake, EnglandSOCCER (MEN’S)8:30 a.m.ESPN2 — International Friendly: TBA7 p.m.ESPN2 — USL: Louisville City FC at Detroit City FCSOCCER (WOMEN’S)3 a.m. (Thursday)FOX — FIFA World Cup Group Stage: New Zealand vs. Norway, Group A, Auckland, New Zealand6 ...

Westminster woman killed in suspected drive-by shooting

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:53:21 GMT

Westminster woman killed in suspected drive-by shooting DENVER (KDVR) — Police are investigating a possible drive-by shooting that killed a woman in Westminster. Westminster Police responded to a home in the 8500 block of 88th Place at 12:30 a.m. Friday on reports of a shooting. When officers arrived they found an adult woman who had been shot. The woman was taken to a local hospital where she died from her injuries. 2 shot while driving along I-70 Friday morning Early information from the investigation led Westminster Police to believe this was a drive-by shooting. WPD said there were five adults and five children inside the home when the shooting took place.WPD said there will be a heavy police presence in the neighborhood while they continue their investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the shooting is asked to call Westminster Police at 303-658-4360 and select option 2.The identity of the woman will be released by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office.

“A bunch of my dead friends” FBI raid uncovers 40 human skulls in Kentucky man’s home

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:53:21 GMT

“A bunch of my dead friends” FBI raid uncovers 40 human skulls in Kentucky man’s home (CNN) – FBI agents investigating a stolen body parts scandal made a morbid discovery.While executing a search warrant on Tuesday, officers found dozens of human bones at an apartment in Mount Washington, Kentucky, including 40 skulls. Some of the bones were set up like furniture and one of the skulls had a scarf tied around it.Forty-year-old James Williams Nott was taken into custody, accused of participating in a ring of purchasing and selling stolen human remains, some of which were tied back to the Harvard Medical scandal. Agents said they also found a Harvard Medical bag in Nott’s residence, along with multiple firearms, inert grenades and plates for body armor. When asked if anyone else was inside the apartment, Nott reportedly told the officer “a bunch of my dead friends.” Nott is also accused of selling body parts on Facebook using the name William Burke.The FBI is investigating missing body parts from a mortuary in Arkansas.Some remains, including org...

Krispy Kreme celebrates 86th anniversary with a sweet deal

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:53:21 GMT

Krispy Kreme celebrates 86th anniversary with a sweet deal Krispy Kreme is ringing in its 86th year of delectable treats with an offer that is sure to delight doughnut enthusiasts. In celebration of this milestone, the company is presenting customers with the opportunity to indulge in a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for just 86 cents when purchasing a dozen at the regular price.Starting Friday, doughnut aficionados can take advantage of this incredible deal by visiting their nearest Krispy Kreme location, utilizing the convenient drive-thru, or even placing orders online. To unlock the discounted price, online customers simply need to enter the promo code “86YEARS” during the checkout process. However, it’s important to note that online orders are limited to a single box of the discounted dozen.For those who prefer the in-store experience, Krispy Kreme is generously offering the chance to secure up to four dozen Original Glazed doughnuts at the phenomenal price of only 86 cents per dozen.Krispy Kreme has become renowned ...

Suspect in custody in New York’s long-unsolved Gilgo Beach killings, sources say

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:53:21 GMT

Suspect in custody in New York’s long-unsolved Gilgo Beach killings, sources say (CNN) — A New York architect is in custody for the Gilgo Beach murders, an unsolved case tied to at least 10 sets of human remains discovered since 2010 in suburban Long Island, according to two law enforcement sources.This is the first arrest in the long-dormant case, which sparked conflicting theories about whether a serial killer was responsible.Multiple sources told CNN Friday that Rex Heuermann is in custody. It’s unclear which murders he may be connected with.Authorities were executing a search warrant at an address registered to him in Massapequa, the sources said. A court appearance is scheduled later Friday morning, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office.Heuermann is a registered architect who has owned the New York City-based architecture and consulting firm, RH Consultants & Associates, since 1994, according to his company’s website.The killings have baffled authorities since the discovery of the first set of female remains among the bushes along an isolated stri...

Postal service drivers in Florida struggle amidst scorching heat; urgent need for A/C in trucks

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:53:21 GMT

Postal service drivers in Florida struggle amidst scorching heat; urgent need for A/C in trucks United States Postal Service drivers in Florida are facing grueling conditions as they navigate the sweltering summer heat without air conditioning in their trucks. “We’ve been struggling,” said a Florida postal worker. “You know, sweating — a drink of water trying to stay cool but its a struggle every day.”The lack of air conditioning in postal trucks has become a significant concern, after an incident in Texas where a postal carrier lost their life while on the job due to the blistering heat. “It’s 98 degrees, heat index about 115. Add another 10 for the inside of the truck — 125 degrees,” continued the truck driver.In response to the death of the truck driver in Texas, Congress has stepped in to address the issue, demanding immediate action to protect postal workers from hazardous working conditions.Congressional representatives have called for earlier start times for mail delivery routes and the implementation of new tr...

Belgium’s Prince Laurent under investigation for fraud and extortion

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:53:21 GMT

Belgium’s Prince Laurent under investigation for fraud and extortion Belgium’s Prince Laurent — the younger brother of King Philippe — has been accused of fraud and extortion by Libya’s sovereign wealth fund, lawyers from the Libyan Investment Authority said Friday. The move is the latest step in a yearslong dispute between the Libyan authority and the brother of the king over disputed compensation from a failed reforestation project run through his NGO Global Sustainable Development Trust (GSDT) in the North African country in 2008. The project collapsed after the outbreak of civil war in 2011.The LIA alleges that the prince exerted “unacceptable pressure” in his attempt to obtain nearly €70 million of compensation he says he is owed by the Libyan Ministry for Agriculture. Over the years, Prince Laurent’s legal battle has prompted federal prosecutors to seize billions of euros worth of Libyan assets and sparked a parliamentary inquiry into the interest payouts.Law firm Jus Cogens, which represents the LIA, said...

Moped rider killed in crash on Rt. 24 in Brockton

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:53:21 GMT

Moped rider killed in crash on Rt. 24 in Brockton A moped rider has died after a crash on Route 24 in Brockton late Thursday night, officials said.State police said the crash happened on the northbound side of Route 24 shortly after 11:30 p.m. A preliminary investigation showed the moped and a car collided while the moped rider was changing lanes, according to police. Police said the moped rider was thrown from the bike, which was then hit by three vehicles as it lay in the roadway.The rider was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. The other driver remained at the scene.Investigators were seen in the area overnight, with multiple lanes closed to traffic at one point.  Police said the scene cleared shortly before 1 a.m. The crash remained under investigation as of around 9:30 a.m. Friday.