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Match official in Rugby World Cup final steps away from international game because of online abuse

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:46:41 GMT

The man who worked as the television match official for this year’s Rugby World Cup final stepped away from the international game “for the foreseeable future” on Monday, saying a “torrent of criticism and abuse online” led him to the decision.English official Tom Foley made a series of big calls in the title match between New Zealand and South Africa in October, including recommending a red card for All Blacks captain Sam Cane in the first half. The Springboks won the game 12-11.Since the World Cup final, the referee of the match — Wayne Barnes of England — has announced his retirement and expressed his concerns at the abuse he and his family received on social media.Last week, England captain Owen Farrell said he was stepping away from international rugby temporarily to “prioritize his and his family’s mental well-being,” according to his club, Saracens.Foley has been a referee for 13 years, including seven in international rugby.“The pressure and scrutiny ...

Shelter-in-place lifted following suspicious activity in Aurora

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:46:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A shelter-in-place has been lifted in an Aurora neighborhood after police investigated a report of suspicious activity.The Aurora Police Department tweeted about the shelter-in-place at 7:30 a.m. Monday. Police investigating shooting, assault in Aurora There was a large police presence near South Aurora Parkway and East Euclid Avenue. The area is in the Tallyn's Reach neighborhood near Southlands Mall. The only details police provided were that there was a report of suspicious activity. All residents west of that intersection were ordered to shelter inside their homes and stay away from doors and windows. At 8:35 a.m., the shelter-in-place was lifted.At 7:50 a.m., Aurora police said one person was safely taken into custody.East Euclid Avenue was closed between South Catawbe Circle and South Calhoun Place.

Can you be on your phone while at a stop light in Colorado?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:46:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you're on your phone while behind the wheel but your vehicle is stopped, it doesn't count as "texting and driving" right?Well not exactly, according to Master Trooper Gary Cutler with the Colorado State Patrol. Colorado law allows people over the age of 18 to talk on the phone while driving, but "manual data entry" is illegal.Texting, flipping through social media or doing anything on your phone other than a phone call is considered illegal when you're behind the wheel. When will you get your next TABOR check? "Texting, even at a stop light is illegal. While operating a vehicle (includes being stopped at a light or intersection) is considered operating a vehicle," said Cutler. "A driver needs to be aware of their surroundings while sitting behind that wheel."For adult drivers, an initial violation is considered a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense, which holds a fine of $300.However, if being on your phone leads to bodily injury or the proximate cause of death ...

This Colorado ski hotel ranked No. 1 in the country

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:46:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you need a place to stay for a ski vacation, two Colorado ski hotels are ranked as some of the best in the country.USAToday ranked the top 10 ski hotels in the U.S. by asking ski and snowboarding experts, as well as readers. This Colorado spot got the most snow this weekend With Colorado being one of the best states in the country for skiing, more than one hotel in the state made the list.Here are the top ski hotels in the country:Viceroy Snowmass - Snowmass Village, ColoradoKnob Hill Inn - Ketchum, IdahoTopnotch Resort - Stowe, VermontThe Cliff Lodge - Snowbird, UtahManor Vail Lodge - Vail, ColoradoThe Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe - Truckee, CaliforniaSun Valley Lodge - Sun Valley, IdahoBest Western Plus Kentwood Lodge - Ketchum, IdahoThe Lodge at Spruce Peak - Stowe, VermontMountain Modern - Jackson, WyomingViceroy Snowmass is a luxury resort near Aspen that averages around $325 to over a thousand dollars a night for two people.The ski-in-ski-out hotel offers a ye...

Jeep crashes into Fort Lauderdale house; no injuries reported

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:46:41 GMT

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue units were on the scene of a traffic crash where a Jeep collided with a house in Fort Lauderdale.Live video footage showed the crashed Jeep as it managed to maneuver around a swimming pool and rested inside the home, located at 2340 SW 36th Ave.The driver, identified as a woman, was trapped inside the vehicle but was extracted from the car and taken to Broward Hospital. Officials have been contacted to establish whether the house is unsafe to live in.No injuries inside the residence have been reported at this time.The incident is currently under investigation. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Possible migrant landing sparks investigation in Key Biscayne

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:46:41 GMT

Authorities responded to reports of a potential migrant landing in Key Biscayne on Monday morning, triggering a swift and coordinated law enforcement effort.Live video footage captured police activity on the south end of Key Biscayne, near the lighthouse, as Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers and Miami-Dade Police officers inspected a boat along the sea wall.The vessel, described as a 28 to 30-foot go-fast boat, reportedly transported up to 13 individuals who disembarked on an island near Key Biscayne, seeking refuge among the shrubs. Three individuals were taken into custody as they did not attempt to evade law enforcement.Officials suspect the boat may be linked to human trafficking. A helicopter, deployed for aerial surveillance, departed after authorities confirmed the apprehension of all individuals they were seeking.In a statement, Miami-Dade Police Department officials said that the situation at Bill Baggs State Park is being handled primarily by...

France breathes sigh of relief as Mercosur trade talks collapse

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:46:41 GMT

PARIS — French officials are relieved that the free-trade deal between the EU and countries of the South American Mercosur bloc is unlikely to land anytime soon. Brussels was hoping to push talks over the controversial trade deal over the finish line during a meeting in Rio de Janeiro this week. But negotiations faced a setback as Brazil — the rotating president of Mercosur bloc — signaled that the agreement will need the nod of the new Argentinian government led by anarcho-capitalist Javier Milei. The news prompted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Trade Commisisoner Valdis Dombrovskis to ditch a visit to Rio de Janeiro at the last minute. What sounds like bad news for EU negotiators is music to French ears. “It’s good news,” said Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, a French MEP and trade specialist from President Emmanuel Macron’s Renew group, echoing the view of other French officials. France has been a long-time opponent of the EU-Mercosur deal,&n...

Tiger Woods’ comeback at the Hero World Challenge proves he’s not ready to ‘sail off into the sunset’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:46:41 GMT

(CNN) — Most athletes with an injury list as long and detailed as Tiger Woods would be retired from professional sport. Woods, however, is different to most athletes.The 15-time major champion’s much-anticipated return to professional golf at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas wasn’t perfect, nor was it ever likely to be.But in his first tournament in nearly eight months, Woods demonstrated that he can still be competitive at a high standard and that his desire to keep playing remains undiminished.He finished on even par at Albany Golf Club on Sunday, placing 18th out of 20 on the overall leaderboard. His final round featured five birdies – including an excellent long putt on the fifth – as well as some wayward moments: a double bogey on the second hole and three further bogeys on the eighth, 11th and 16th.All in all, there were some promising signs for the 47-year-old. Woods averaged 305 yards off the tee, proving that his long game is in good health, and he als...

Mass. Democrats look to advance controversial budget bill over Republican objections

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:46:41 GMT

Representatives trudged back to Beacon Hill Monday to again consider a $3.1 billion budget bill that includes public sector employee raises and emergency shelter funding after Democrats let Republicans block the proposal for three straight days.Democrats, who hold a supermajority in each branch, could call in enough members to overcome a procedural tactic conservatives have used to block the bill over concerns they have with funding for the state’s emergency shelter system.The House gaveled in to session at 10 a.m. and immediately recessed until 11:30 a.m. Neither party in the House scheduled a private party meeting for Monday, according to spokespeople House Speaker Ron Mariano or Minority Leader Brad Jones.Rep. Paul Donato, a Medford Democrat who presided over the start of the House session, said Democrats are hoping that by 11:30 a.m. “there’ll be a number of members who are interested in the issue to be here to make sure that, hopefully, it gets done.”“I’m not aware ...

Chicago Bears rookie report: How draft picks, including Darnell Wright and Gervon Dexter, have weathered ups and downs through 12 games

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:46:41 GMT

Chicago Bears rookie running back Roschon Johnson had one of the biggest games of his NFL career last week in a 12-10 win against the Minnesota Vikings.With D’Onta Foreman out with ankle and shin injuries and Khalil Herbert still getting back to his old self after an ankle issue, Johnson received more work than he had all season. The 2023 fourth-round pick out of Texas played 74% of the offensive snaps — his previous high was 45% — and logged a career-high 10 carries for 35 yards and five catches for 40 yards as the Bears utilized their screen and short passing game.There was plenty of good to see from Johnson’s performance. A clip of him taking out two Vikings defenders while protecting quarterback Justin Fields went viral after the game. But coach Matt Eberflus also noted there were “a couple of hiccups” in pass protection against the high-pressure defense.Johnson played a part in two of the Vikings’ three sacks of Fields. He whiffed again...