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AP PHOTOS: June spreads LGBTQ+ Pride and rainbows around the world

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:11:39 GMT

June is Pride Month, a season intended to celebrate the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ people and to protest threats to hard-won civil rights.In the U.S., this year’s Pride celebrations are taking place as legislators in many states seek to ban drag shows, restrict gender-affirming health care, and limit how teachers can talk about sexuality and gender in the classroom. In Colorado in November, five people were killed and several injured when a gunman shot them in a gay club. In Israel, Tel Aviv celebrated Pride for the first time since the country’s new far-right government, stacked with anti-LGBTQ+ members, took office.For more than a half-century, the annual marches have been an opportunity to demand action on specific issues such as the AIDS epidemic and same-sex marriage while also serving as a public celebration. These days, Pride celebrations and events — teeming with images of rainbows, a symbol of hope, unity and diversity for LGBTQ+ people — can be found all over th...

Man City star De Bruyne off inured after just 35 minutes of Champions League final

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:11:39 GMT

ISTANBUL (AP) — Kevin De Bruyne’s Champions League final came to an early end — again.The Manchester City playmaker had to be substituted with an injury during the first half of the final against Inter Milan on Saturday.It was the second time in three seasons the inspirational Belgian has had to come off early in the biggest club game in soccer. De Bruyne came off in the 36th minute when the score was 0-0 seeming having hurt a right thigh muscle or hamstring. He was replaced by Phil Foden.At halftime, De Bruyne walked from the team dugout to the tunnel with a clear limp and a heavily-strapped bandage around his thigh. Two years ago, De Bruyne had to come off after an hour when he sustained a serious facial injury in a final that Man City lost 1-0 to Chelsea.Then, De Bruyne suffered a fractured nose and an orbital fracture to his left eye socket in a collision with the shoulder of Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger.De Bruyne was in tears when he left the field in Porto in 2021. T...

Billboards in Denver designed to attract birds

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:11:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Next time you are driving in urban areas, keep your eye out for a billboard that was designed to attract birds.It's part of a Generation Wild campaign that aims to remind parents to motivate their kids to love the outdoors, according to the website. Colorado mushroom season is early this year, experts say The project includes several billboards that integrate natural elements relating to the unique billboard's surroundings, and some of them are specifically designed to attract birds."It's going to show kids that this is one of the really cool things that you can do outdoors, is to see and to watch birds," Mike Sukle, the founder of the advertising agency said.The billboard blends in with the sky, featuring light clouds and tree branches that are arranged to read the project's theme, "share this wonder-full world." Colorado farmers markets near you It features actual branch-like perches that stick out of the board and some even have some food sources that will qu...

Police investigating alleged road rage shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:11:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Adams County Sheriff's Office is searching for a car possibly involved in an alleged road rage shooting.The sheriff's office said the incident occurred northbound on Interstate 25 between Elitch Gardens and US 36 around 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Motorcyclist dead after crash on Colfax, Quebec The incident allegedly happened between a white Mercedes Benz and another sedan, ACSO said. One person was being treated at a local hospital for a non-life-threatening injury, ACSO said. The sheriff's office is asking anyone who may have been traveling in that area around that time and saw the incident to call 720-322-1313.

Man arrested after breaking into Busch Gardens, hopping into alligator enclosure and filming video for social media, police say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:11:39 GMT

(CNN) — A man is accused of breaking into a Florida theme park, jumping into an alligator enclosure and filming a video for social media – a dangerous stunt that authorities say led to his arrest.Police in Tampa Bay say Jacob Pursifull, 20, hopped a fence to enter Busch Gardens theme park illegally on June 1. He and two others went to the park’s alligator enclosure, which is outfitted with two layers of metal fencing, footage of the incident shows.Authorities say Pursifull entered the enclosure while one of the people with him recorded him, according to a news release from the Tampa Police Department.Onlookers can be seen in a video posted to social media showing Pursifull inside the enclosure, with some shouting at him to get out and that it was dangerous to get that close to the reptiles. Footage of the incident went viral online.“Another wild Karen. Crikey!” Pursifull can be heard saying in a clip cited by CNN affiliate WBBH.It is unclear whether Pursifull has legal rep...

Easy Key Lime Pie

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:11:39 GMT

INGREDIENTS:• 4 egg yolks• 2 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk• 1 cup key lime juice• zest of 1 lime• 1 prepared graham cracker crustDIRECTIONS/METHOD OF PREPARATION:Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.Beat the egg yolks and lime zest with a hand mixer, or whisk, until it gets a little fluffy.Add in the sweetened condensed milk a little at a time and continue to mix until fully combined then add key lime juice last and mix.Pour mixture into unbaked graham cracker crust.Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set, about 20 minutes.Allow to cool completely and then refrigerate overnight (or 2 hours minimum).Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.

Publix Aprons® Haitian-Style Braised Pork (Griot)

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:11:39 GMT

Total time: 45 minutesActive time: 25 minutesServes 6Ingredients:1 medium sweet onion1 medium green bell pepper1 medium red bell pepper1/4 bunch + 2 tablespoonsfresh Italian parsley4 cloves garlic1 orange, for juice1 lemon, for juice2 limes, for juice1 Scotch bonnet (or redhabanero) pepper3 lb boneless pork shoulder(or picnic)Large zip-top bag1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoonkosher salt, divided1 tablespoon pepper1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves1/4 cup apple cider vinegar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauceNonstick aluminum foil2 tablespoons olive oilDirections/Method of Preparation:Chop onion, bell peppers, and parsley. Smash garlic. Juice orange (1/2 cup), lemon (2 tablespoons), and limes (2 tablespoons). Halve Scotch bonnet(or red habanero) pepper, remove membrane and seeds (if desired), and chop finely. Cut pork into 1-inch chunks(wash hands).Place in bag: onions, bell peppers, Scotch bonnet (or red habanero) pepper, 1/4 cup parsley, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, thyme, citrus juices, ...

Jerk Shrimp Skewers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:11:39 GMT

INGREDIENTS:• 1 Pound large shrimp peeled and deveined (you can either leave tails on or remove them)• 2 tablespoon Grace Jerk Seasoning• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil• zest of 1 whole orange and HALF of it’s juice it’s juice• 2 teaspoons minced garlic• Salt and pepper to taste• Creamy Lime slaw• 1/2 bag coleslaw mix• ¾ cup Greek yogurt• 1 tbsp. of sour cream optional• 1 tbsp. of white, distilled vinegar• Zest and juice of one lime• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely choppedDIRECTIONS/METHOD OF PREPARATION:If making the recipe on the grill soak wooden skewers in water for about 10 minutesMarinate shrimp in jerk seasoning, oil orange juice, orange zest, minced garlic and salt and pepper and let sit while you make the creamy lime slaw.Combine the Greek Yogurt, vinegar, lime zest and juice and cilantro and whisk until combined then toss with the cole slaw.Heat your outdoor grill (or pan if cooking inside) to medium heat and cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side.Serve the creamy lime s...

Publix Aprons® Arroz con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas)

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:11:39 GMT

Total time: 50 minutesActive time: 20 minutesServes 8Ingredients:3 cloves garlic1 medium white onion1/2 bunch fresh cilantro1 small green bell pepper1 medium tomato4 green onions1 (15.5 oz) can pigeon peas1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 teaspoon kosher salt2 cups white rice3 cups water1 cube chicken bouillon1 (0.17 oz) packet sazón withazafrán seasoningDirections/Method of Preparation:Chop garlic, white onion (1 cup), cilantro(1/2 cup), pepper (1/2 cup), and tomato.Slice green onions. Drain peas.Preheat 4-quart stockpot on medium-high2-3 minutes; place oil in pot. Stir in white onions,cilantro, peppers, and garlic; cook and stir5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and salt;cook 1 more minute.Stir in peas, green onions, rice, water, bouilloncube, and sazón until blended. Reduce heat tomedium-low and bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes.Reduce heat to low and cover: cook18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid hasbeen absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand5 minutes; uncover, fluff with fork, and...

Mets Notebook: Tommy Hunter designated for assignment in ‘tough’ move for Buck Showalter

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:11:39 GMT

PITTSBURGH — The Mets had to part ways with clubhouse favorite Tommy Hunter on Saturday, which was a difficult decision for all involved and now leaves a different decision for the veteran right-hander.Will the 36-year-old continue playing if he’s claimed off waivers, or will he retire?The Mets designated Hunter for assignment on Saturday after he pitched in back-to-back games and gave up four earned runs. The Mets needed fresh arms for a beleaguered bullpen and the Mets were able to get two from Triple-A Syracuse by using Hunter’s roster spot and optioning left-hander Zach Muckenhirn, who pitched 2 1/3 innings in Friday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.Muckenhirn wouldn’t be able to pitch for a few more days and the Mets are still reeling from having to use six pitchers Thursday night in Atlanta. The Mets recalled right-hander John Curtiss and left-hander Josh Walker.“Everybody has history with Tommy, so it’s tough,” manager Buck Show...