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Denver gas prices rise 20 cents above national average

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The average gas price in Denver has increased 17 cents since July 21, which tallies to approximately $3.91 per gallon, about 20 cents above the national average, according to a GasBuddy survey. While it's significantly less expensive than Denver's prices last July, which were over $4, the prices are almost 25 cents higher than June and almost 20 cents higher than the current national average, GasBuddy said in a press release."Gas prices suddenly soared over the last week due to heat-related refinery outages that impacted some of the largest refineries in the country, at a time when summer gasoline demand peaks and as gasoline inventories slid to their lowest July level since 2015," Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said in a press release. All national parks will be free on this day While De Haan believes the rise in prices last week will start to lower, he believes that any new issues, like cuts in supply or hurricanes, could cause the gas...

Colorado Day brings two new state license plates

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Along with the deals and events starting on Colorado Day, two new locally designed license plates became available on Aug. 1. The license plates started as a contest to celebrate Colorado's 150th anniversary. Thousands of people across the state voted for their favorite license plate designs.“Colorado’s awe-inspiring beauty was well reflected in the hundreds of great designs submitted by talented Colorado artists as we celebrate 150 years of Colorado history,” Gov. Jared Polis said during an event announcing the contest winners in March.Two license plates were chosen: What new laws are going into effect in Colorado? Colorado 150th Anniversary license plate entry in the under-13 category by Calista Blaschke of Denver. (Credit: Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles)Colorado 150th Anniversary license plate entry in the over-13 category by Evan Griesheimer of Denver. (Credit: Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles)Both plates were designed by Denver locals. The plate ...

Child rescued after near drowning at Oakland Park apartment complex

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:47 GMT

A heroic rescue unfolded just before noon at an apartment complex located at 850 E Commercial Blvd in Oakland Park as Oakland Park Fire Rescue rushed to the scene to save a four-year-old boy from a near-drowning incident.According to the authorities, two young boys, aged four and one and a half, were left unattended near the complex’s swimming pool when the incident occurred. A vigilant neighbor noticed the four-year-old boy fall into the pool and pulled the child out of the water.Immediately, CPR was initiated, and the life-saving efforts proved successful as the boy began to breathe on his own. Oakland Park Fire Rescue transported the child to Broward Health Medical Center for further medical attention.At the hospital, the young boy’s condition improved, and he is now reported to be awake and breathing independently. The boy’s younger brother, who was also taken to the hospital, has been declared to be in good health. Hospital staff ensured they remain together d...

West Boylston man scratches off $1 million lottery prize three days after telling employer he planned to retire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:47 GMT

A West Boylston man recently won big, scratching off a $1 million lottery ticket prize three days after telling his employer that he was going to retire, according to an announcement from the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission.Mass Lottery said Paul Bashaw told his employer on July 17 that he planned to retire. On July 20, he bought his winning ticket in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $5,000,000 100X Cashword instant ticket game.Mass Lottery said Bashaw claimed his prize on July 28, taking home a one-time payment of $650,000. Bashaw is now a retired truck driver. In a statement, he said he wished for three things — to see the Patriots win the Super Bowl, to get a hole in one, and to win the lottery. “[N]ow I’ve hit all three,” he said.Bashaw will turn 66 later this year. He said he plans to use some of his lottery winnings to travel. Mass Lottery said Bashaw bought his winning ticket at J&J Variety in West Boylston. 

How to rent a car with points and miles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:47 GMT

By Stephanie Zito, BankrateTravelers are more eager than ever to hit the road and travel since restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have ended. But since the very onset of the pandemic, renting a car has come with its own particularly frustrating baggage.As travel dropped in 2020, rental car companies were undoubtedly hit hard. Companies like Hertz were forced to file for bankruptcy (having since bounced back) and others had to sell off thousands of cars from their fleets. Unfortunately for travelers, this has often meant higher car rental prices and lower availability.Usually, I almost never recommend using rewards for rental car bookings since you can almost always find a rental car deal through AutoSlash, Hotwire, Kayak or Priceline if you don’t care what company you’re renting from. When these kinds of deals don’t exist, however, here’s what you need to know about booking a car rental with miles or points.Using miles or points to book a carAirline miles and pointsNea...

Taylor is priceless, but being a Swiftie isn’t

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:47 GMT

By Alana Benson | NerdWalletI don’t have Taylor Swift tickets. I didn’t survive Ticketmaster’s Great War, I haven’t been blessed with a magical code, and Mama Swift likely won’t pluck me from obscurity to watch from the VIP section.None of this has stopped me from buying friendship bracelet-making supplies, multiple concert outfit options and a clear stadium-approved bag — and I’m not alone.Since Taylor Swift embarked on her record-shattering Eras Tour, her fans have brought shocking economic activity to each city she visits. Resale ticket prices alone are in the thousands, but participating in the Swiftdom extends far beyond a seat at the show.Who’s Taylor Swift anyway?Why are people so willing to spend enormous amounts of money on a concert? Well, this isn’t just any concert.The Eras Tour is a rewind through not just Taylor’s most formative years, but mine as well. How often can you hear songs that were played at your middle school dances on the same night as the songs that ...

Sheila Oliver, New Jersey’s lieutenant governor and a prominent Black leader, dies at 71

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:47 GMT

By MIKE CATALNI (Associated Press)TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who rose to become one of New Jersey’s most prominent Black leaders and passionately advocated for revitalizing cities and against gun violence, died Tuesday after a sudden illness. She was 71.No cause of death was given, according to a statement from her family issued by Gov. Phil Murphy ’s office. Oliver was serving as acting governor while Murphy and his family are on vacation in Italy. His office said she had been hospitalized on Monday. Murphy said he and his family are distraught at the news. Naming Oliver as his lieutenant governor was, he said, “the best decision I ever made.” Elected in 2017 and reelected in 2021 alongside Murphy, Oliver was a well-known figure in state government. She made history in 2010, becoming the first Black woman to lead the state Assembly.In contrast to her predecessor, who rarely appeared alongside Gov. Chris Christie, Oliver regularly stoo...

Patriots’ O-line already dealing with injuries, load management early in training camp

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:47 GMT

FOXBORO — The Patriots don’t play a meaningful game for 39 days. It’s important to remember that when looking across the practice field at who’s currently protecting quarterback Mac Jones on the offensive line, because the situation has looked dire over the last two days as availability along the unit is dwindling.Left tackle Trent Brown has been working on a side field doing conditioning in recent practices. The Patriots are managing his workload, a source told the Herald. Head coach Bill Belichick said Monday that Brown had reported to camp “lighter than he’s been.”Left guard Cole Strange got banged up during Monday’s practice and didn’t participate Tuesday. Right guard Mike Onwenu is still on the physically unable to perform list, swing tackle Calvin Anderson remains on the non-football illness list, and the right tackle job looks like an ongoing competition between veteran free-agent pickup Riley Reiff and journeyman Conor McDermott.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | ...

What’s next for the Chicago White Sox pitching staff after 5 trades? ‘We want to develop and we want to win games.’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:47 GMT

Ethan Katz had the chance to coach Lucas Giolito in high school and in the majors.Katz was the pitching coach at Harvard-Westlake in Los Angeles from September 2009 through July 2013, where Giolito was part of the Class of 2012.After time with the Los Angeles Angels, Seattle Mariners and San Francisco Giants, Katz joined the Chicago White Sox staff as the pitching coach in 2021.Katz called Giolito’s trade to the Angels “a tough situation,” but added, “also, I’m happy for him.”“He gets to go to Southern California, he gets to pitch in a playoff race,” Katz said Sunday at Guaranteed Rate Field. “Our relationship continues. It’s exciting. Sad. Obviously the goal is to win here and have everything happen here, but unfortunately it didn’t happen that way.”The Sox were busy last week, trading away five pitchers. Giolito and reliever Reynaldo López were dealt to the Angels on Wednesday. Starter Lance Lynn and reli...

Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour board and gives commissioner his support as Saudi deal talks continue

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:47 GMT

By DOUG FERGUSON (AP Golf Writer)Tiger Woods has joined the PGA Tour policy board for the first time in his 27 years on tour, giving Commissioner Jay Monahan key support as he rebuilds trust while forging ahead with details of a business partnership with Saudi backers of LIV Golf.Woods will become a sixth player director — a year ago, the PGA Tour had only four players on its board — as part of a broad agreement that gives the players a greater voice and awareness of any major deals going forward.The announcement Tuesday is a response to the PGA Tour having secret talks with the head of Saudi Arabia’s national wealth fund that led to a proposed partnership that was announced in June and stunned players who had lined up behind the tour to fend off the Saudi threat.Woods, as the sixth player director, marks the first time players have outnumbered the five independent directors on the board. The 12th board member is the PGA of America president, John Lindert.Equally c...