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Two robots are patrolling downtown Denver parking garages. Are more coming?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:43:57 GMT

LoDoMus Prime and his sidekick Dave roam two downtown Denver parking garages every day, watching people park their cars and rush off to appointments in nearby office buildings.If a person lingers too long, LoDoMus Prime or Dave will start a countdown: “Five, four, three, two, one.” Then the robots call their human security backup.They resemble R2D2 but without the bleeps, boops and squeaks emitted by the famous “Star Wars” droid.The robots went to work in the LoDo Towers’ two garages on 17th Street in October 2022 after building management recognized an increase in car break-ins, said Bethany Chang, a principal with CIM Group, the firm that manages the property. Since the company deployed the robots, it has seen a more than 70% drop in car thefts and vandalism, she said.A man walks toward his car as Dave the security robot patrols the LoDo Towers’ parking lot at 1401 17th Street on December 5, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The ...

Broncos benching QB Russell Wilson, sources say, clouding future with franchise as Jarrett Stidham gets chance to provide offensive spark

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:43:57 GMT

The Russell Wilson era in Denver is at its first crossroads.The Broncos are benching their quarterback, multiple sources confirmed to The Post on Wednesday morning.The move gives Denver a level of protection regarding a contract trigger that would complicate their decision-making over Wilson’s future in Denver.Jarrett Stidham is in line to start the final two games of the season for the Broncos.There is also perhaps a football element to the move. A source told The Post that Wilson is in the building as the team prepares for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers and that he is currently in line to be active on game day and serve as the backup quarterbackWilson’s performance level has dipped over the past four games — three Broncos losses — but the rationale behind benching him for the season’s final two games can also easily be seen as being driven at least as much by financial ramifications as by football performance.Wilson’s contract contains a provision that,...

Powerball jackpot jumps to $700 million ahead of Wednesday's drawing

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:43:57 GMT

Wednesday's Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $700 million, California Lottery officials announced. The drawing will take place at 7:59 p.m. PST, and anyone who wants to play must purchase their tickets by 7 p.m.The estimated cash value for hitting all five numbers plus the Powerball number is an estimated $352,300,000, according to the lottery website. Local lottery player wins over $2 million on Christmas One lucky player who matched all five numbers, but not the Powerball number, won more than $2 million on Christmas Day after purchasing a ticket on South Knott Avenue in Anaheim. Powerball tickets cost $2, and drawings are scheduled for every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Killer whales are hanging around Southern California, and tour guides are loving it

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:43:57 GMT

Southern California’s loveable dolphins are finding themselves on the wrong end of the food chain as a pod of killer whales continues to hunt them right off the coast - a natural event that is delighting whale watchers and tour guides.The Eastern Tropical Pacific orcas were first spotted about two weeks ago by tours out of Long Beach and Newport Beach. Experts assumed the pod of about 10 killer whales would soon return to the warmer waters of Mexico where they are typically found.Midway through last week, they were spotted in San Diego and appeared to be headed south of the border. Instead, they turned around and returned to the waters off Orange County.A killer whale chases a dolphin off Laguna Beach, California on Dec. 24, 2023. (Newport Coastal Adventures)Orcas are seen off the coast of the Palos Verdes Peninsula on Dec. 16, 2023. (Capt. Tyler Askari/Harbor Breeze Cruises)An orca is seen off the coast of the Palos Verdes Peninsula on Dec. 16, 2023. (Capt. Tyler Askari/Harbor Bree...

1 Killed in Bus Accident on State Highway 71 [Del Valle, TX]

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:43:57 GMT

One Killed, Three Injured in Bus Collision near Del Valle StreetDEL VALLE, TX (December 27, 2023) – One victim died Monday morning in a bus accident on westbound State Highway 71.The crash took place shortly before 9:30 a.m. on December 11th, in the westbound lanes near Del Valle Street.An investigation is underway to understand the reasons behind a vehicle colliding with a CapMetro bus, resulting in minor to serious injuries for at least six individuals upon impact.Emergency responders from Austin-Travis County EMS conveyed two individuals to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center and two others to Dell Seton Medical Center. Meanwhile, two injured individuals opted not to go to the hospital. One person succumbed to their injuries at the hospital due to the severity of their condition.Presently, an active investigation is ongoing to uncover additional details surrounding the incident.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and f...

Flagship public universities likely to cut more humanities, staff — especially in rural states

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:43:57 GMT

Elaine S. Povich |  Stateline.org (TNS)MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Taya Sullivan, 20, is a freshman at West Virginia University, double majoring in neuroscience and Spanish. She also has a campus job in a linguistics lab, building on her majors and earning money she needs to continue her studies.Next semester, both her Spanish major and her job will be gone.Sullivan has been caught up in the university’s decision to eliminate its foreign language majors. The school is axing 28 majors altogether, ranging from undergraduate languages such as French and Russian to graduate majors in math and higher education. It also is cutting 12% of its professors.Administrators say they’re responding to a budget shortfall, declining enrollment, flagging student interest in humanities courses, and pressure from parents who want their kids to be prepared for good-paying jobs after graduation.“Are we going to revert back to ‘normal?’ No, we will have a new normal,” said West Virginia University President Gordo...

Federal court blocks Apple Watch ban pending appeal

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:43:57 GMT

By Brian Fung | CNNWashington — A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked a sweeping import ban on Apple’s latest smartwatches while the patent dispute winds its way through the legal system.Apple filed its emergency appeal motion Tuesday on a US International Trade Commission ruling that went into effect this week. That ITC order prevented Apple from importing the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, among other newer models, to the United States because they violate patents registered to another company.The Biden White House had until the end of Christmas day to overturn the ban but the office of US Trade Representative Katherine Tai confirmed in a statement Tuesday that the White House would not intervene.The appeals court’s temporary block on the ITC’s order will allow the U.S. Customs department to consider Apple’s redesign of the offending Apple Watch models, a fix that is expected to take place by January 12. The company said in the motion Tuesday that it could...

Tom Smothers, one half of Smothers Brothers comedy duo, dead at 86

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:43:57 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Comedian, musician and television personality Tom Smothers, who starred in “The Smothers Brothers Show” and “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” alongside his brother Dick Smothers, died on Tuesday at the age of 86.Dick Smothers, 85, announced his brother’s passing in a news release issued by the National Comedy Center in New York, which houses some of the brothers’ memorabilia.“Tom was not only the loving older brother that everyone would want in their life, he was a one-of-a-kind creative partner,” Dick Smothers wrote, in part. “I am forever grateful to have spent a lifetime together with him, on and off stage, for over 60 years.” Wind Advisory in effect as rain approaches Bay Area Tom Smothers passed at home in Sonoma County, California, with family at his side, Dick said. Tom Smothers had previously been battling stage 2 lung cancer, he told CBS News in 2022.Smothers is survived by his children Bo and Riley Rose Smothers, grandson Phoenix, Marcy Carriker Smothers, s...

Blaze at San Leandro Marina engulfs abandoned building

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:43:57 GMT

(KRON) -- The Alameda County Fire Department is at the scene of a “well-involved” structure fire at the San Leandro Marina, according to fire officials Wednesday morning. The structure is a former Harbor Masters office, which has been abandoned for some time, ACFD said.The one-alarm fire is located at the 40 block of Mulford Point Drive. Firefighters responded to the scene at 8:27 a.m. and went into defensive operations around 8:47 a.m., according to Alameda County Fire. Oakland International Airport, located nearby, has been advised of the ongoing fire. Wind Advisory in effect as rain approaches Bay Area No injuries have been reported at this time. The building is expected to be a total loss, officials said.The cause of the fire is under investigation.The United States Coast Guard has concerns over water runoff impacting wildlife, according to ACFD, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has been called to respond to the scene.This is a developing story. Check back fo...

San Francisco power outage Wednesday leaves thousands in the dark

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:43:57 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A power outage in San Francisco Wednesday morning is impacting thousands, according to PG&E. The outage, which appears to be centered in the city's Castro District, is impacting 4,142 customers as of about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. California new laws for 2024: Workers get more paid sick days Other neighborhoods impacted included Twin Peaks, Upper Market, Clarendon Heights, Dolores Heights and Corona Heights. The power outage began shortly after 8 a.m. Power is expected to be restored by 1:30 p.m., PG&E said.There was no word on what caused the outage or whether it was related to wet, windy weather expected in the Bay Area Wednesday.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.