As UEFA works on return for Russian youth teams, Ukraine promises boycott and urges others to join
Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:37 GMT
GENEVA (AP) — The Ukraine soccer federation said it will boycott any European youth competition that includes Russia as UEFA works on easing a blanket ban imposed since the war started.Ukraine soccer officials also urged other UEFA member countries late Tuesday to refuse to play Russia, a stance that England reiterated within hours of the European soccer body announcing a new policy of trying to reintegrate Russian Under-17 teams. Qualifying groups are played in October and November for the Under-17 European Championship for boys and girls, which have finals tournaments next year.“UAF confirms that we will not take part in any competitions with the participation of Russian teams,” the Ukraine federation said, “and appeal to other UEFA member associations to boycott possible matches with the participation of teams from the Russian Federation.”“We strongly urge UEFA to review this decision and leave in force the previous decision on the complete exclusion of any teams from the R...S&W Seed: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:37 GMT
LONGMONT, Colo. (AP) — LONGMONT, Colo. (AP) — S&W Seed Co. (SANW) on Wednesday reported a loss of $7.2 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.The Longmont, Colorado-based company said it had a loss of 17 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 13 cents per share.The alfalfa seed company posted revenue of $23.1 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $14.4 million, or 34 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $73.5 million.S&W Seed expects full-year revenue in the range of $76 million to $82 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SANW at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SANWSourceCU Buffs become most popular team in the country based on search traffic
Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:37 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) — Sold out tickets, celebrity appearances, and a top 20 AP ranking. Only four games in and it's already one of the most historic years ever for the University of Colorado Buffs. As of September, the Buffs are the most popular college football team in the country.Each week, the Colorado football team draws more and more viewers to their games. Not only are all of the home game tickets sold out for the season for the first time ever, but the viewership each week is in the millions and growing. Prime effect: 8.7M viewers watched Colorado defeat Nebraska During the Oregon vs. Colorado match-up, 10 million people tuned in, according to Coach Prime in a press conference on Tuesday.In the past four games, more than 35 million people watched, which is almost three times more than any other Pac-12 school, according to the CU Buffs. Oregon is the second team to even come close in viewership with 12.58 million views. Celebrities among the crowd at the CU vs. CSU game Barefoot...Poll: Halloween decorations should go up in late September
Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:37 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) — Some Denver houses are already decked out for Halloween while others are still enjoying the 80-degree summer weather. If you're wondering when it's time to transition, the answer is now.FOX31 asked viewers about the appropriate time to set up Halloween decorations. The good news is you're right on time. Best places to pick pumpkins near Denver According to Facebook comments, most Halloween decor is going up this weekend or has already gone up. The decorating time ranges from two weeks ago, around Sept. 13, to this Sunday, Oct. 1.Of course, there are always the Halloween fanatics who put up the haunted decor right around Labor Day."I started decorating for Halloween the first week of September. It goes by so fast you got to do it a month early," commented Jaime Garcia.But you're not the last one if you're yard isn't up to spooky standards. There's also the last-minute crowd that puts decorations up right before kids trick-or-treat. "I LOVE DECORATING FOR HALLOWEEN.....Heath experts lower age of colon cancer screenings to 45 years old
Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:37 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) — An event this weekend is hoping to raise awareness about the third most common type of cancer in the U.S. One in five new cases of colon cancer is found in people who are in their early 50s or younger. Gastroenterologists are now sounding the alarm that this cancer is preventable if screenings are done early. The problem is the gold standard screening is a colonoscopy, something that’s not always on the top of people’s to-do list. What Colorado laws go into effect in October? According to Dr. Lawrence "Larry" Kim, over the last several decades doctors have been able to reduce colon cancer deaths by 55%. A colonoscopy takes about 20 minutes. The patient is under anesthesia and doctors pass a 3 to 4-foot-long tube through the patient's colon with a camera on the end to look for polyps that can lead to cancer and other possible issues. “It's sometimes an embarrassing or a difficult thing for people to talk about. But I think the bottom line is, it is very impo...Multi-car pileup leads to traffic delays in Broward County
Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:37 GMT
An multi-car pileup caused quite a spectacle for drivers travelling in Interstate 95, Wednesday morning. According to Total Traffic Miami, 11 cars piled up on the northbound lanes of the highway near Stirling Road, causing traffic delays for morning commuters. The road has since been reopened but traffic along North I-95 is evident even after the cleanup.Manhunt underway for ‘extremely dangerous’ convicted felon suspected of killing a 26-year-old female tech CEO in Baltimore
Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:37 GMT
(CNN) — Baltimore police are scrambling to find an “extremely dangerous” man suspected of murdering 26-year-old tech CEO Pava LaPere, who was found dead in an apartment building on Monday.The suspect, 32-year-old Jason Dean Billingsley, should be considered armed and dangerous as he is wanted on charges of first-degree murder, assault and other offenses, acting Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley said Tuesday.LaPere, co-founder of the small startup EcoMap Technologies, was reported missing Monday morning, police said. Hours later, police were called to a downtown apartment building, where LaPere was discovered with signs of blunt-force trauma to her head, Worley said.The young tech executive, who had been featured in this year’s Forbes 30 under 30 list for social impact, is being mourned as an innovative leader who was devoted to supporting those around her.The building where she was found had security measures that would have required someone to “allow the (suspe...Mobs of masked teens ransacked Philadelphia stores. Police say 15 to 20 have been arrested
Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:37 GMT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Groups of teenagers swarmed into stores in several areas of Philadelphia in an apparently coordinated effort, stuffing plastic bags with merchandise and fleeing, authorities said. Police arrested 15 to 20 people.The flash mob-style ransacking Tuesday night at stores including Foot Locker, Lululemon and Apple came after a peaceful protest over a judge’s decision to dismiss murder and other charges against a Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed a driver, Eddie Irizarry, through a rolled-up window.Those doing the ransacking were not affiliated with the protest, Interim Police Commissioner John Stanford said at a news conference, calling the group “a bunch of criminal opportunists.”Video on social media showed masked people in hoodies running out of Lululemon with merchandise and police officers grabbing several and tackling them to the sidewalk. Photos of a sporting goods store at a mall showed mannequins and sneakers scattered on the sidewalk.The thefts ...Rare ‘Dumbo’ octopus captured on camera during live North Pacific expedition
Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:37 GMT
Researchers on a live-streamed expedition in the North Pacific captured a rare glimpse of the elusive “Dumbo” octopus, a creature known for its distinctive ear-like fins reminiscent of the beloved 1941 Disney character.On Sept. 13, the underwater explorers were astonished when their cameras spotted this seldom-seen creature while exploring the ocean floor at a depth of about one mile on an unnamed seamount northwest of Hawaii in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM). These remarkable cephalopods are a rarity in the world of marine life due to their preference for the safety of the deep ocean floor. The Dumbo octopus’s large, wing-like fins enable the octopus to gracefully navigate the ocean’s depths with an almost ethereal quality. These creatures rarely venture into the open, making them a captivating find for marine researchers.As the live-streamed expedition continues, scientists hope to learn more about this mysterious and enchanting speci...North Korea says it will expel US soldier Travis King
Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:37 GMT
North Korea has decided to expel the American soldier who fled across the border into the authoritarian country two months ago, according to state media.Following an investigation by North Korean officials, Pvt. Travis King confessed to illegally entering the country, state-run news outlet KCNA reported on Wednesday, adding that he expressed “ill feeling against inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination” within the U.S. Army and was “disillusioned about the unequal U.S. society.”It was not possible to verify the statements attributed to King, which were reported only through KCNA.Pyongyang has “decided to expel Travis King,” the outlet reported. The report did not say when they would move him or to where.King, who in July was supposed to return to the U.S. after spending time in a South Korean prison for assault, opted instead to cross the heavily armed border into repressive North Korea while he was part of a tour group.Shortly after the Army private’s actions, Army Secretary ...Latest news
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