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Scott Hoying of Pentatonix celebrates love, goes solo with seven-track debut ‘Parallel’

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:19:59 GMT

During a two-month break in the a cappella group Pentatonix ’s world tour, baritone Scott Hoying became a newlywed. He also went out on his own, with his most personal music to date.The 31-year-old Grammy winner sings from the heart about falling in love and losing his best four-legged friend in his seven-track solo debut “Parallel,” which is out Friday.Other members of Pentatonix have released solo albums before, and going at it alone is something Hoying has thought about for many years, but with much hesitation. Still, the process of finally doing it has been therapeutic. It’s given Hoying an opportunity to fortify his creativity and build confidence.“I have always been a little bit scared to be vulnerable and kind of put myself out there as a solo act,” Hoying told The Associated Press. “And I feel like this timing is just so perfect because I’m entering this very beautiful era of my life, like producing and making music and being more motivated than ever. And then I’m in l...

Golden to vote on flavored nicotine ban

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:19:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The city council in Golden is expected to vote Tuesday on a proposal to ban flavored nicotine products.The ordinance is up for a second vote at the council's regular meeting. If approved, it would apply to all flavored nicotine or tobacco products, including vapes, cigarettes, cigars and cigarillos. RTD to vote on lowering fares for all destinations "Perhaps most importantly, the community impact would align with the stated goals of preventing youth from starting use, reducing tobacco-related health disparities and increasing support for users interested in cessation or quitting," reads a memo to the mayor and council from City Manager Scott Vargo.The proposal is getting pushback from some retailers. Some will host a news conference before the council meeting to express their opposition."A ban would not only be financially devasting to independent convenience store owners, but it would also be ineffective, as many stores have competitors located a short distance ou...

Denver weather: Near-record heat with an isolated storm

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:19:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Even with a few extra clouds, highs in the Denver weather forecast will top out in the upper 90s on Monday with the chance for an afternoon storm.Weather today: High heat and a stormWith highs in the upper 90s Monday, Denver will be near the current daily record high of 99 degrees, set in 1963. Ways to save during this week’s heatwave The city will see more sunshine through noon with a brisk wind and the chance for an isolated shower or storm in the afternoon and evening.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on July 25Weather tonight: Mild with clearing skiesWinds become lighter overnight as clouds begin to clear after midnight. Lows will be warm and above average in the middle 60s.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on July 25Looking ahead: Not as hot, but still warmTemperatures stay above average for the middle of the workweek with highs hitting the lower 90s on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. Isolated storms are possible during the afternoon and evening hours, b...

LeBron James' son, Bronny, suffers cardiac arrest

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:19:59 GMT

(WJW) – LeBron James' son, LeBron “Bronny” James Jr., is recovering after suffering a cardiac arrest, according to a family spokesperson.The spokesperson said Bronny James, a freshman basketball player at the University of Southern California, was practicing when the medical emergency happened. He was rushed to a nearby hospital and is now in stable condition and no longer in the intensive care unit. A family spokesperson told Nexstar's WJW: “We ask for respect and privacy for the James family and we will update media when there is more information. LeBron and [mother] Savannah wish to publicly send their deepest thanks and appreciation to the USC medical and athletic staff for their incredible work and dedication to the safety of their athletes.”TMZ Sports was the first to report the news, according to Nexstar's KTLA.Sources told TMZ that a 911 call was made at around 9:26 a.m. Monday at USC’s Galen Center, where the team plays and practices. PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 11: Bronny ...

Your odds at the Mega Millions jackpot are slim, but can you increase them?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:19:59 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — After yet another winnerless drawing Friday, the Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $820 million ahead of the next drawing. The jackpot has been growing since April and will continue to grow until a ticket (or tickets) successfully matches all six numbers in a drawing. It currently ranks as the fifth-largest Mega Millions jackpot on record, positioned just behind a $1.05 billion prize won by a 2021 ticket in Michigan.What are the odds of winning the Mega Millions?If you, like millions of others, are ready to try your luck at the Mega Millions pot, you should know your chances of winning it are roughly 1 in 302.6 million, slightly worse than the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot. You have a better chance of being attacked by a grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park (roughly 1 in 2.7 million for all park visitors) or an alligator in Florida (about 1 in 3.1 million, according to the state’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission).But is it possible to...

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy floats an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:19:59 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republicans may consider an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden over unproven claims of financial misconduct, as he faces enormous GOP pressure to demonstrate support for Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 presidential election.Speaking Monday on Fox News, McCarthy said the questions raised by House Republicans about the Biden family finances need to be investigated. So far, he acknowledged, the House’s probes have not proven any wrongdoing, but an impeachment inquiry “provides Congress the strongest power to get the rest of the knowledge and information needed.”An impeachment inquiry by the House would be a first step toward bringing articles of impeachment. Such a probe could be as lengthy or swift as the House determines, potentially stretching into campaign season.In his brief comments on Fox, McCarthy said the House needs to “get the rest of the knowledge” of what’s happening with the Biden family finances.“We will fo...

Indianapolis police introduce Officer Gus, a therapy dog providing support and comfort to officers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:19:59 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, In. (WSVN) — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department welcomed its newest and most unconventional addition to the force, Officer Gus, an Australian Mini Labradoodle with a unique role. Officer Gus stands out from his canine colleagues, as he is not trained to sniff drugs or pursue suspects, but to boost the well-being of the officers he serves. As the official therapy dog of the Indianapolis Police Department, Gus’s presence has already had a positive impact on the force.This furry officer has undergone extensive training and boasts an impressive repertoire of over 30 commands. Gus has been specially conditioned to remain composed and unfazed in the face of gunfire and sirens, ensuring he remains a steady source of comfort during high-stress situations. His primary handler also underwent rigorous training to become certified in handling therapy dogs.The decision to introduce Officer Gus to the force is backed by scientific studies that highlight the ...

Panthers agree to three-year extension for forward Eetu Luostarinen

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:19:59 GMT

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers have agreed on a three-year contract extension for forward Eetu Luostarinen, which will put him under contract through the 2026-27 season.Luostarinen, 24, had a breakout season in 2022, setting career highs in goals (17), assists (26) and points (43). During the Panthers’ 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs run, Luostarinen had five points over 16 games, including the winning goal in Game 6 of the opening round against Boston.The Panthers made it to the Stanley Cup Final, where they lost to the Vegas Golden Knights.Carolina selected Luostarinen in the second round (42nd overall) of the 2017 NHL Draft. He was traded to Florida in 2020. He has skated in 212 NHL games, with 78 career points.The 6-foot-3, 190-pound native of Siilinjarvi, Finland, spent three seasons (2016-17 to 2018-19) in Finland with KalPa (Liiga). He appeared in 141 games, collecting 63 points.

Astronomers discover never-before-seen two-faced star

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:19:59 GMT

(CNN) — Astronomers have made a first-of-its-kind discovery — a white dwarf star with two completely different faces.White dwarfs are burnt remains of dead stars. Our sun will become a white dwarf in about 5 billion years after it swells into a red giant star, blows out its outer material and, with only the core left, shrinks back into a blinding white-hot remnant.The newly discovered white dwarf has two sides, one made of hydrogen and the other made of helium. Researchers have nicknamed the star Janus, for the Roman god of transition, which has two faces. A study detailing the findings was published July 19 in the journal Nature.“The surface of the white dwarf completely changes from one side to the other,” said lead study author Ilaria Caiazzo, a postdoctoral scholar research associate in astronomy at the California Institute of Technology, in a statement. “When I show the observations to people, they are blown away.”White dwarfs are incredibly dense, compressing a mass comparable...

Russia raises maximum military draft age to 30

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:19:59 GMT

The lower house of the Russian parliament on Tuesday voted in favor of a bill increasing the maximum conscription age for military service from 27 to 30, in a renewed push by the Kremlin to recruit soldiers to fuel its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.This means that starting January 1, 2024, men aged 18-30 will be subjected to compulsory one-year military service, Russian state-owned newswire TASS reported.The bill still needs to be approved by the parliament’s upper house and signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin to become law.In recent months, Putin has repeatedly sought to expand the military draft to feed Moscow’s army, which has seen conscripts being sent to the front lines in Ukraine.Last week, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner paramilitary group, announced that his troops would not return to fight in Ukraine after relocating to Belarus following an aborted mutiny against Russia’s military leadership last month.