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Leave no trace: Don't carve into Aspen trees in Colorado

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Aspens are the prime tree to see during leaf-peeping season. But while you're there, don't follow the lead of others by leaving a trace. It's not romantic to draw your initials with your significant other on Aspens. It's actually described as carving into a layer of human skin. Leave No Trace explains what really happens when you carve into a tree.Tree bark is similar to skin, which keeps bacteria and pests away. When trees are carved into, it's like a wound and it leaves them susceptible to diseases and cellular damage. More than yellow aspens: Which trees turn which colors in Colorado? In extreme cases, the tree can starve to death due to cellular damage.Many trees, like Aspens, are particularly vulnerable because they're not only declining in population but they're linked together underground. This can cause disease to spread throughout the group of trees, potentially damaging multiple trees. Ultimate Fall Guide 2023 Fall colors, events, thing...

Memorial Healthcare expands “One City at a Time” community outreach program to Dania Beach

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:37 GMT

Memorial Healthcare System has extended its “One City at a Time” community outreach initiative with a kickoff event at C.W. Thomas Park in Dania Beach. This expansion follows the program’s success in Hallandale Beach, providing essential mobile health services to communities with limited resources.The event included complimentary health screenings for adults and children, a bonus for parents preparing their children for the upcoming school year. Elizabeth Justen, Chair of the South Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners, distributed healthy food packages, and Wi-Fi-enabled tablets were given to eligible attendees for telehealth consultations. Memorial Primary Care representatives and vendors offered nutritional guidance, Medicaid enrollment information and connections to social services. The event also featured music, lunch and children’s activities.Memorial Healthcare System and the City of Dania Beach leaders emphasized the significance of their p...

FBI releases photos of Pompano Beach Chase Bank robbery suspect

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:37 GMT

The FBI has released photographs related to a robbery at a Chase Bank branch in Pompano Beach. The incident occurred Wednesday, around 9:06 a.m., at a Chase Bank, located at 101 S. Pompano Parkway. According to the FBI, the unidentified robber entered the bank and demanded money from a bank employee. At this time, authorities have not disclosed the exact amount of money taken during the robbery.Anyone with any information regarding this robbery or an FBI investigation is urged to contact (754) 703-2000.

FWC confirms death after boat crashes at Black Point Marina

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:37 GMT

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Wednesday confirmed that one person has died following a boat crash at Black Point Marina.The deceased was identified as forty-two-year-old Michael Garcia who was was the boat’s operator. The incident happened on Tuesday approximately 2 1/2 miles northeast of the marina.According to the FWC, the boat was traveling at a high speed when it lost control, which ejected three passengers who were on board into the water. Air rescue rushed one person to the hospital who was seriously hurt. The other two victims on board were placed on stretchers and were also taken to the hospital but appeared to be OK.Garcia died as a results of his injuries. The FWC is continuing to investigate the fatal crash.

SWAT responds to robbery suspect who barricaded self at apartment in Fort Lauderdale

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:37 GMT

A suspect who barricaded themselves at an apartment in Fort Lauderdale prompted a quick response by SWAT teams.Fort Lauderdale Police arrived at the scene of the barricaded subject at 841 NW 12th Ave., Wednesday. According to police, the suspect was connected to a robbery in Oakland Park. When they attempted to take him into custody, he ran into his apartment and refused to come out.SWAT was also at the scene as they attempted to get the suspect out of the apartment. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Brussels police smash sexual exploitation, human trafficking ring

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:37 GMT

Brussels police have carried out scores of raids as part of a major operation to crack down on a human trafficking and sexual exploitation ring in Brussels. In an operation that saw dozens of brothels shuttered, cops took 23 suspects into custody, while seizing €20,000 in cash. The police also searched 56 homes across Brussels, Antwerp, Liège and East Flanders.“The brothel owners are also suspected of having accumulated an abnormal economic advantage by subletting shop windows at excessive prices to sex workers,” the Brussels public prosecutor’s office said.The women then “find themselves in a precarious and illegal situation in our country,” the prosecutor’s office added.Additionally, 30 brothels were closed in Brussels’ red-light district located around the city’s Nord train station. Three men have been accused of bringing Nigerian and Ghanaian women to Brussels, where they charged them disproportionally high prices to rent the windo...

Bruce Springsteen cancels rest of shows this year due to illness

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:37 GMT

(CNN) — Bruce Springsteen is following doctor’s orders and taking more time off from touring.The rocker, 74, released a statement to X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday, in which he said he’s continuing to “recover steadily from peptic ulcer disease over the past few weeks and will continue treatment through the rest of the year on doctor’s advice.”“With this in mind, and out of an abundance of caution, all remaining 2023 tour dates for Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will be postponed until 2024,” the statement continued.Springsteen had previously canceled several shows with the E Street Band last month and earlier this month.Wednesday’s statement said that those shows, along with the concerts that were to be held during the rest of this year, will have rescheduled dates to be announced next week, “all taking place at their originally scheduled venues.”“When the new 2024 dates are announced, those unable to attend on the new date who purchased th...

Mac Jones feels Patriots’ passing attack can still improve in two key facets

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:37 GMT

FOXBORO — It’s fair for the Patriots to blame their dearth of play-action passes and surplus of deep shots on the situations they’ve found themselves in through three games, but game script doesn’t tell the whole story of why the team has shied away from a potential strength and leaned into a weakness early in the 2023 season.Patriots quarterback Mac Jones currently leads the NFL in passing attempts of 20 yards or more, per PFF’s charting. He’s just 3-of-18 on those deep targets for 53 yards with two touchdowns and ranks fifth in deep passing rate, 20th in deep passing completions and 31st in deep passing yards.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots get good news at Wednesday practice before Cowboys game New England Patriots | Sources: Patriots adding defensive line depth after recent injuries New England Patriots | Ex-Patriots captain: Mac Jones must stop getting involved in dirty incidents New England Patriots | ...

Patriots get good news at Wednesday practice before Cowboys game

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:37 GMT

FOXBORO — The Patriots practiced with a full roster and practice squad Wednesday, their first day on the field as they prepare for Sunday’s showdown in Dallas.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Sources: Patriots adding defensive line depth after recent injuries New England Patriots | Ex-Patriots captain: Mac Jones must stop getting involved in dirty incidents New England Patriots | Everything Patriots HC Bill Belichick said in extensive rundown of Cowboys New England Patriots | Patriots’ Bill Belichick backs away from Micah Parsons-Lawrence Taylor comparison New England Patriots | Patriots extra points: Bill O’Brien calls Cowboys defender a top-5 player in the NFL Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux was present, despite suffering an ankle injury last Sunday against the Jets. He was joined by newly-signed defensive lineman Manny Jones, who signed to the practice squad Wednesday. Jo...

Recession prep: Should you apply for a balance transfer card now?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:37 GMT

Holly D. Johnson | Bankrate.com (TNS)While rising interest rates have been a boon for savers who are now earning upwards of 5% with high-yield savings accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs), rising rates on loan products have historically played a role in slowing the economy down. But with recent rate increases from the Fed, most of us are starting to wonder where interest rates will go from here — and if a recession could be on the horizon in the coming months.Unfortunately, an economic slowdown could impact people who are already struggling with credit card debt at today’s exceptionally high rates. According to recent data, the average interest rate charged on credit card accounts was 20.71% as of Sept. 20, 2023.Credit expert John Ulzheimer, formerly at FICO and Equifax, says he believes banks and credit card issuers are better at predicting recessions and tough economic times than economists. Further, it’s not uncommon for banks to “clean up” their portfolios prior to economi...