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US employers added a robust 339,000 jobs in May in sign of a still-healthy labor market despite Fed rate hikes

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:40 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — US employers added a robust 339,000 jobs in May in sign of a still-healthy labor market despite Fed rate hikes.Source

Hanging Lake trail reopens to hikers on Friday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado favorite is back open. Hanging Lake was closed for more than a week due to high water levels that caused the trail to become a run-off river. The Forest Service said that a combination of lower water flows and some key trail repairs has allowed Hanging Lake to reopen on Friday. Crews worked to repair the trail at Hanging Lake after it was closed for over a week in May. (United States Forest Service)Crews worked to repair the trail at Hanging Lake after it was closed for over a week in May. (United States Forest Service)But remember, if you want to visit, you will still need to make a reservation. Hikers can make a reservation on the Glenwood Springs website. A reservation costs $12. “We believe the water flows coming down Deadhorse Canyon have peaked, but hikers will still need to be prepared to encounter some water on the trail,” said Eagle-Holy Cross District Ranger Leanne Veldhuis. Nuggets fan battling cancer surprised with tickets to Game 1 of the NB...

BSO investigation blocks off streets, halts Brightline train in Pompano Beach following fatal crash

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:40 GMT

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash in Pompano Beach that led to road closures and even stopped a Brightline train.On Friday morning, BSO deputies closed off the northbound lanes of North Dixie Highway, between Northeast Third Street and Northeast Sixth Street. Just south of the scene, a Brightline train was also stopped, but police have not confirmed if it was involved in the collision. As a result of the incident, travelers taking the Brightline train into the Pompano Beach area should expect delays.Drivers have been advised to seek alternate routes. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Spanish PM Sánchez asks to postpone European Council presidency speech

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:40 GMT

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday asked the European Parliament to postpone a July 13 address in which he was set to present his country’s priorities for its stint in the presidency of the Council of the EU to the plenary chamber in Strasbourg.SPAIN NATIONAL PARLIAMENT ELECTION POLL OF POLLS All 3 Years 2 Years 1 Year 6 Months Smooth Kalman circle.fill-ES-parliament-PP, rect.fill-ES-parliament-PP, svg.colorize path.fill-ES-parliament-PP, text.fill-ES-parliament-PP { fill: #6699FF; } circle.stroke-ES-parliament-PP, rect.stroke-ES-parliament-PP, svg.colorize path.stroke-ES-parliament-PP, text.stroke-ES-parliament-PP { stroke: #6699FF; } circle.fill-ES-parliament-PSOE, rect.fill-ES-parliament-PSOE, svg.colorize path.fill-ES-parliament-PSOE, text.fill-ES-parliament-PSOE { fill: #FF221F; } ...

Referee to remain in charge of Champions League final after apology over far-right event

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:40 GMT

Football referee Szymon Marciniak will officiate in the Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan after he apologized for speaking at an event in Poland organized by a far-right politician.Marciniak — who refereed the World Cup final between Argentina and France in December — attended the Everest business conference in Katowice on May 29. The event was organized by far-right leader Sławomir Mentzen, who in 2019 used the slogan “We stand against Jews, gays, abortion, taxation and the European Union” and in 2021 produced a beer named White IPA Matters, which mocked the Black Lives Matter movement. Marciniak’s attendance at the event was first disclosed by the anti-racist organization Never Again and reported on by the Guardian.UEFA, European football’s governing body, said in a statement on Friday that it has “diligently investigated the allegations” and “we unequivocally reject the values promoted by a group linked to this conference....

Celebrate National Donut Day with some local spots named in ‘America’s Greatest Donuts’ list

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:40 GMT

Friday, June 2, is National Donut Day and those who want to pick up a pastry in Massachusetts to celebrate have plenty of options, including some spots that recently got national recognition for their baked goods.For a second year, the “Underground Donut Tour” set out to search for what they consider “America’s Greatest Donuts,” with nearly 500 shops nominated for their offerings.According to the donut enthusiast group, that number was cut down to just over 200 vendors, with some 22,000 votes cast to pick the best donut shop overall, as well as multiple other categories.Kane’s Donuts nabbed the “Greatest Gluten Free Donut in America” honor for its chocolate frosted GF donut, while Donut Star in Grafton won “Greatest Croissant Donut in America” for its glazed cronut.Meanwhile, on the South Shore, Donut King was dubbed home of the “Greatest Chocolate Donut in America” for its chocolate coconut donut.If you want to...

Early morning shooting under investigation after police respond to Worcester school property, find victim

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:40 GMT

Worcester police are investigating an early morning shooting that left a victim wounded by a local high school, according to officials.The Worcester Police Department said it was around 3:10 a.m. on Friday when officers were called to the property of Worcester Technical High School for a ShotSpotter activation.Police responding to the scene soon came across a 22-year-old male shooting victim, who officials say was treated at the scene before being taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.Authorities went on to process the scene and determined that “no one involved in this incident had any affiliation with the school,” according to a news release from the department.As police continue to investigate the shooting, Worcester PD asks that anyone with information contact the department anonymously by texting “274637 TIPWPD” along with their message, or by sending an anonymous message via worcesterma.gov/police.Those with info can also call Worcester P...

Challenging June for Chicago White Sox: 7 straight series against teams with winning records, Aaron Judge — and more Shohei Ohtani

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:40 GMT

The Chicago White Sox were looking to end May on a good note.Instead they found themselves trailing by seven runs after four innings against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday at Guaranteed Rate Field.The Sox surrendered five homers — two by Shohei Ohtani — in the 12-5 loss.“If you don’t regroup and come back with some energy (Friday), this thing can linger on, so it’s our responsibility to make sure we nip this in the bud and get back to work and bring some energy against Detroit and hopefully win a series,” manager Pedro Grifol said Wednesday. “But this thing can linger on and we’re not going to let it. I’m not going to let it.”The Sox had a winning month, going 15-14. But they still find themselves 12 games under .500 at 23-35.And plenty of challenges await them in June. Here’s a look at what’s ahead.1. Say goodbye (for now) to the AL Central.The Minnesota Twins, Houston Astros and Angels were the only teams...

US employers added a surprisingly strong 339,000 jobs in May in a sign of economic health

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:40 GMT

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER (AP Economics Writer)WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s employers stepped up their hiring in May, adding a robust 339,000 jobs, well above expectations and evidence of enduring strength in an economy that the Federal Reserve is desperately trying to cool.Friday’s report from the government reflected the job market’s resilience after more than a year of rapid interest rate increases by the Fed. Many industries, from construction to restaurants to health care, are still adding jobs to keep up with consumer demand and restore their workforces to pre-pandemic levels. Yet there were some mixed messages in the jobs figures, which also showed that the unemployment rate rose to 3.7%, from a five-decade low of 3.4% in April. The government compiles the unemployment data using a different survey than the one used to calculate job gains. The two surveys can sometimes conflict.The increase in the unemployment rate partly reflected higher layoffs, sugge...

Meet the 14-year-old who won the Scripps National Spelling Bee with ‘psammophile’

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:40 GMT

By BEN NUCKOLS (Associated Press)OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Fifteen months ago, Dev Shah spent a miserable five hours spelling outdoors in chilly, windy, damp conditions at a supersize regional competition in Orlando, Florida, only to fall short of his dream of returning to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.“Despondent is the right word,” Dev said. “I just didn’t know if I wanted to keep continuing.”Look at him now.Soft-spoken but brimming with confidence, Dev asked precise questions about obscure Greek roots, rushed through his second-to-last word and rolled to the National Spelling Bee title Thursday night.Dev, a 14-year-old from Largo, Florida, in the Tampa Bay area, first competed at the national bee in 2019, then had his spelling career interrupted. The 2020 bee was canceled because of COVID-19, and in the mostly virtual 2021 bee, he didn’t make it to the in-person finals, held in his home state on ESPN’s campus at Walt Disney World.Then came the disaster of last year, when he was f...