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Colorado labor back to pre-pandemic levels

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado's once-booming economy took a nosedive in 2020, but recent figures say it's back to pre-pandemic robustness.Cost of living issues are among the issues weighing most heavily on Coloradans and their elected officials. Cost of living aside, however, both of the major measurements for labor are where they were before COVID struck.In a release, Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Department of Labor announced that Colorado’s unemployment rate held steady in May. At 2.8%, Colorado's unemployment rate is nearly a full point below the national average of 3.7%. Here’s how many people were at the Nuggets parade "Colorado’s strong economy continues to grow businesses, attract new companies, and create more good-paying jobs," the governor said in the release. "Our administration is committed to growing our state’s workforce and providing new resources and opportunities for businesses and Coloradans."Alongside its lower-than-average unemployment rate, Colorado's labor fo...

Stonewall Pride Parade to go on as planned in Wilton Manors — with some changes due to new state law

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:52 GMT

No outdoor drag shows? No problem.The Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival is going on as planned in Wilton Manors, but this year, there will be some rules to follow.South Florida’s biggest Pride Month event is set to kick off Saturday afternoon, with nearly 50,000 people expected to attend.The event will take place a month after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that makes it illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to go to adult live performances like drag shows.“We wanted to make sure that we adhere to the law, but still having fun and celebrating our victories,” said festival organizer Jameer Baptiste.The new law has forced organizers of the parade to make some changes.“So we brought everything that’s 18 and older inside into the club, and we’re so lucky to be on [Wilton] Drive, where there’s a multitude of gay and gay-friendly clubs,” said Baptiste.As for everything that attendees will see outside.“What y...

Former UM women’s basketball twins Hannah and Haley Cavinder are ‘calling fouls’ over article

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:52 GMT

Two former stars on the University of Miami’s women’s basketball team are “calling fouls” over an article about them.Hannah and Haley Cavinder thought the focus of the story was going to be on how they leveraged new rules from the NCAA into a money-making opportunity.It turned out to be far from that.Being part of the powerhouse basketball team, they went all the way to the program’s first Elite Eight this past season.“I would have never envisioned myself in this moment, so I’m just trying to take it all in, said Haley. The twins have had major success both on and off the court. They gained huge social media following their TikTok account, which sits at 4.5 million followers.They’ve also been cashing in on that fame ever since the NCAA changed the rules on how student-athletes can earn money from their name, image or likeness. Forbes reported last year that, between the dozens of endorsements, the twins have earned nearly $2 million in...

Search underway for gunman seen opening fire on car in West Park; 3 injured

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:52 GMT

Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives hope a clue on camera will lead them to a shooter.According to investigators, two vehicles pulled up near Southwest 20th Street in West Park, May 26.Surveillance video shows someone in a white sedan standing through the sunroof before opening fire on the other car.Three victims went to the hospital, one of them with serious injuries.If you have any information on this shooting or the subject’s whereabouts, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Boston’s annual Donna Summer disco tribute returns to City Hall Plaza

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:52 GMT

City Hall Plaza added some funk Friday with the annual Donna Summer Disco Party.The event, running until 9 p.m., lets guests boogie the night away to music from disco legend and Dorchester native Donna Summer.O’Mega Red will be performing his song “Angel” featuring Donna Summer, and there will be a special tribute performance by Mary Gaines Bernard, Summer’s sister and backing vocalist.At no cost people can enjoy music, along with glow sticks, colorful lights and a roller rink.

Police identify man accused of following woman in Acton

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:52 GMT

Police in Acton said Friday that they have identified a man accused of following a woman at night earlier this week. The incident happened on Wednesday night when the woman said the man followed her as she was walking from the South Acton MBTA stop. A home surveillance camera was rolling when the woman walked to a nearby house for help. Police said the man then walked away after the homeowner said he was calling police.Acton police shared video of part of the incident on Thursday and asked for the public’s help identifying the man seen following the woman. A day later, police said they had identified the man and spoken to him. While no charges had been filed as of Friday afternoon, police said the incident remained under investigation.

Boston begins construction to double number of units in public housing community

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:52 GMT

Mayor Michelle Wu broke ground on a new redevelopment project in Charlestown at the Bunker Hill Housing Development Friday.The redevelopment will transform the public housing community into a mixed-income community more than double the current size, from 1,110 units to 2,699.This is the largest public housing redevelopment in Boston’s history, and Wu sees this redevelopment as a major step forward for the community. “We talk a lot everywhere about what collaboration can unlock for us, what it means to work together and bring people from all different backgrounds into the conversation, not just about one thing that we need but all the many things that fit together in our residents’ lives,” Wu said at the event. “Today, we are here to break ground on a historic project that shows just how much we can do when we prioritize investments at scale to address the housing crisis here in Boston.”The redevelopment is also expected to bring nearly 2,000 jobs to the city.

Crews battle large fire on boat in Onset

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:52 GMT

Emergency crews responded in Onset Friday to battle a large fire burning in a boat. Officials said an initial call came in around 5 p.m. reporting a fire at the Safe Harbor Onset Bay marina near Plymouth Street.Video from the scene later showed smoke billowing into the sky as crews doused flames with hoses. Photos from a different angle showed flames burning in one boat that appeared to be moored within the marina.https://twitter.com/RobWayTV/status/1669831819917938689The scene remained active shortly before 5:45 p.m. No further information was immediately available.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Vietnam-era whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked Pentagon Papers, dies at 92

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:52 GMT

By HILLEL ITALIE (AP National Writer)NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Ellsberg, the history-making whistleblower who by leaking the Pentagon Papers revealed longtime government doubts and deceit about the Vietnam War and inspired acts of retaliation by President Richard Nixon that helped lead to his resignation, has died. He was 92.Ellsberg, whose actions led to a landmark First Amendment ruling by the Supreme Court, had disclosed in February that he was terminally ill with pancreatic cancer. His family announced his death Friday morning in a letter released by a spokeswoman, Julia Pacetti.“He was not in pain, and was surrounded by loving family,” the letter reads in part. “Thank you, everyone, for your outpouring of love, appreciation and well-wishes to Dan in the previous months. It all warmed his heart at the end of his life.”Until the early 1970s, when he disclosed that he was the source for the stunning media reports on the 47-volume, 7,000-page Defense Depa...

Zach Remillard, in the Chicago White Sox system since 2016, gets his big-league call-up: ‘Always been a dream of mine’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:52 GMT

Zach Remillard walked into the visiting clubhouse at Dodger Stadium on Thursday as a major-leaguer for the first time.“I don’t know that it’s hit me yet,” Remillard said before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. “Some things haven’t really settled in.”Remillard moved up from Triple-A Charlotte when the Sox placed Yoan Moncada on the injured list with lower back inflammation.The infielder has been in the Sox organization since 2016, when the team selected him in the 10th round of the draft out of Coastal Carolina.“It means everything,” Remillard said. “You play since you are a kid with a dream in your heart to get to this level and compete at the highest level in the world.“It’s always been a dream of mine and I owe it to a lot of people in my life and my family. It’s been an emotional day. I’m excited to be here.”Remillard’s family was scheduled to join him in Seattle as the Sox be...