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How a particular Sean Payton-Russell Wilson sore spot highlights unbridgeable gap between coach and benched quarterback

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:51:52 GMT

Russell Wilson avoided a twisting Texans rusher and bolted up the field.He could have thrown in rhythm to tight end Lucas Krull for a first down and a stroll out of bounds, too, but why? Wilson’s legs served just fine.He dove forward to the Houston 8-yard line on a fourth-and-2, popped up and took a timeout with 23 seconds left in the game, generating a first down and four snaps worth of hope that the Broncos were about to find a way to pull off their sixth straight win.The early-December CBS broadcast replayed the reaction from Denver’s sideline and head coach. Commentator Charles Davis intoned confidently, “Look at Sean Payton saying, ‘Yeah, that’s my quarterback.’”At a glance, it appears Payton flashed a grin.Watch it enough times, and you might be convinced that instead he grimaced.Nobody on the visiting sideline was smiling three plays later when Wilson and the Broncos, having botched their first two cracks at winning the game with a late play-clock issue and missed shift, shot...

Russia hammers Ukraine with biggest barrage of the war

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:51:52 GMT

By Illia Novikov and Hanna Arhirova | Associated PressKYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched 122 missiles and dozens of drones against Ukrainian targets, officials said Friday, killing at least 30 civilians across the country in what an air force official called the biggest aerial barrage of the war.At least 144 people were wounded and an unknown number were buried under rubble during the roughly 18-hour onslaught, Ukrainian officials said. A maternity hospital, apartment blocks and schools were among the buildings reported damaged across Ukraine.In the capital, Kyiv, broken glass and mangled metal littered city streets. Air raid and emergency service sirens wailed as plumes of smoke drifted into a bright blue sky.Kateryna Ivanivna, a 72-year-old Kyiv resident, said she threw herself to the ground when a missile struck.“There was an explosion, then flames,” she said. “I covered my head and got down in the street. Then I ran into the subway station.”Meanwhile, in Pol...

Three-bedroom home in Pleasanton sells for $1.7 million

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:51:52 GMT

5514 Black Avenue – Google Street ViewThe property located in the 5500 block of Black Avenue in Pleasanton was sold on Oct. 24, 2023 for $1,679,000, or $861 per square foot. The house, built in 1969, has an interior space of 1,950 square feet. The layout of this two-story home includes three bedrooms and three baths. The home’s outer structure has wood shake roofing / shingles. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. Additionally, the house features a garage.Additional houses that have recently been purchased close by include:In June 2022, a 1,950-square-foot home on Paseo Navarro in Pleasanton sold for $1,855,000, a price per square foot of $951. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Paseo Navarro, Pleasanton, in September 2023, a 2,378-square-foot home was sold for $1,950,000, a price per square foot of $820. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 1,882-square-foot home on the 5400 block of Ridgevale Road in Pleasanton sold in August 2023, for $1,800,000, a price p...

‘Smash-and-grab’ robberies fuel new laws, but critics question the need

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:51:52 GMT

By David Montgomery, Stateline.orgEven before Virginia lawmakers passed a tough new law against organized retail crime earlier this year, Bradley Haywood, a public defender in Arlington, Virginia, challenged the rationale. The idea that retailers in the state had lost billions to organized theft was a myth manufactured by retailers themselves, Haywood argued.Now the outspoken lawyer has fresh ammunition for his effort to repeal the law: The National Retail Federation earlier this month retracted its April assertion that nearly half of the $94.5 billion in merchandise that went missing in 2021 was stolen by retail rings. The true percentage was only a small fraction of that amount, about 5%.According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Virginia is one of at least 14 states that enacted retail theft laws over the past two years in response to reports of highly organized theft rings invading stores across the country and fleeing, collectively, with billions of dollars in ...

Top 10 albums of 2023: Do you agree with our pick for No. 1?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:51:52 GMT

It was a fascinating year for new music.There was just so much to enjoy from so many different genres in 2023 — from Latin and country to mainstream pop and indie rock.The mix was bountiful, often breathtaking, and, at times, even dizzying. But it was certainly never boring.The depth and breadth of the musical riches was underscored once again as we put together our picks for the Top 10 Albums of 2023, knowing full well that we weren’t going to come anywhere close to being able to fit all that was worthwhile and deserving on the list.Yet, we pushed ahead anyway and the result is one that we believe nicely represents the year in music.Well, at least in terms of music that was actually released in 2023.We feel it necessary to point out that the new album we listened to the most in 2023 was SZA’s “SOS.” But that one came out at the tail end of 2022 and, thus, wasn’t technically eligible for this list. Sorry, SZA. We still think you’re great.With that caveat out of the way, let’s ...

Oakland PD officer killed in line of duty

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:51:52 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) – There was a heavy police presence in Oakland along the Embarcadero Friday morning. An Oakland police officer was shot while on duty, according to a tweet from the San Francisco police union.(AIO Filmz)(AIO Filmz)"Our prayers are with the Oakland PD officer shot this morning while doing their job and all the officers at @oaklandpoliceca and OPOA," the police union said at 9 a.m.The current condition of the officer is unknown at this time.Video from the scene showed a white pickup truck with a shattered window and apparent bullet holes. A helicopter was seen circling the area, KRON4's Michael Thomas reports from the scene. The helicopter is no longer surveilling the area. There is no word on a suspect or threat.  Suspect nabbed for fleeing from cops, alleged possession of ‘ghost’ gun, drugs There has not been confirmation of any arrest. This is a developing story.

Police activity in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:51:52 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management alerted the public of a police activity between Eddy St. between Leavenworth St. and Jones St. in the Tenderloin neighborhood on Friday morning. The public is advised to avoid the area.According to the agency, emergency crews are on the scene. Major police activity in Oakland Expect traffic delays, consider alternate routes, and allow for additional travel time.This is a developing story.

Keystone Resort unveils 6-person chairlift, access to 555 acres of alpine terrain

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:51:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — This Saturday, Keystone Resort is opening its brand-new Bergman Express lift, unlocking access to over 550 acres of high-alpine terrain for snow sports enthusiasts.The lift will bring skiers and riders to the top of the Bergman and Erickson bowls. Colorado is home to one of the steepest ski trails in North America Chris Sorensen, vice president and general manager of Keystone Resort, called the Bergman Express a "gamechanger for skiers and riders at Keystone." He explained that the lift gives guests new access to terrain for a wide range of abilities, including experienced beginners.The Bergman Express lift is a high-speed, six-person chair lift at Keystone Resort. (Credit: Katie Young for Keystone Resort)"Now, the majority of our guests will have the opportunity to experience the amazing feeling of being on top of the world and adventuring into the high alpine,” said Sorensen in a release. “This project has taken a tremendous amount of work and would not have bee...

Denver among WalletHub's top 10 cities for New Year's Eve

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:51:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Among many things that Denver is the best for, WalletHub recently did a study and determined that the Mile High City is among the best places to ring in the new year.The study compared 100 of the biggest cities in the U.S. based on 26 key elements of an "epic New Year's Eve celebration," including firework laws, nightlife options and affordability. 8 things to do on New Year’s Eve weekend Denver was ranked as No. 9 for the best cities to have an epic celebration without breaking the bank."The last thing you want to do in the final hours of 2023 is wreck your finances over one night of festivities," the WalletHub report reads.Here are the top 10 cities for NYE, according to WalletHub:Orlando, Fla.San DiegoNew YorkLas VegasAtlantaMiamiLos AngelesChicagoDenverWashington, D.C.While Denver was among the best, Aurora was ranked 94th overall. However, regarding affordability, Aurora was ranked at No. 12 while Denver was ranked at No. 46.Denver made its way up the overal...

91% Of Americans Fail at New Year’s Resolutions – Here’s How To Succeed in 2024

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:51:52 GMT

According to a recent Forbes Health/One Poll survey, more than half of Americans abandon their new year’s resolutions within the first three months.Every year, as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, millions of Americans make promises to themselves – promises of change, self-improvement, and newfound habits. These promises, known as New Year’s resolutions, pledge a fresh start and a better future.Yet, beneath the excitement and optimism lies a stark reality: only 1% of people who make resolutions stick to them all the way until the end of the year — and of that, only 6% manage to actually change their lives long term. It’s a statistic that should give pause – one that reveals a common pattern of aspiration turning into frustration, often faster than we can say “Happy New Year.”Just under one in 10 (8%) say their resolutions last a month, 21.9% report two months, 22.2% report three months and 13.1% say they’ve kept their resolutions four months whole months, in the past.Why...