The country’s largest private security company settled a lawsuit filed by a Denver artist who was assaulted by one of the company’s guards, hours before Denver City Council rejected a proposed three-year, $25 million contract with the company. The settlement is tentative and subject to approval, Jeremy Lee, a spokesperson for Allied Universal told Council […]
Rams dominate matchup of tough defenses, beat Bears 24-10
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Rams could tell Leonard Floyd was playing with an uncommon fury against his old team, and the rest of the Los Angeles defense followed his lead. By the time the Rams were done with the Chicago Bears on Monday night, Floyd had two sacks and the game ball — and Los […]
As election day nears the fight for ‘politically homeless’ Latter-day Saints continues
President Donald Trump, left, speaks on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Phoenix, Ariz., while Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, in Tampa, Fla., in this composite image. | Andrew Harnik and Patrick Semansky, Associated Press In Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina and Florida members of The Church of […]
The NBA is all-in on racial justice. So where does it go from here?
Photo illustration by Alex Cochran The NBA firmly attached itself to social justice causes this season. How might its decision cost and benefit the league — and society — moving forward? In early September, a group of longtime Utah Jazz fans had seen enough. They’d seen NBA players, starting with the Jazz, kneel during the […]
‘Expand the court’: Democratic lawmakers react with fury as the GOP claims victory over Amy Coney Barrett nomination
Summary List Placement Democratic lawmakers reacted with fury in the wake of the confirmation and subsequent swearing in of now-Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Monday. Senate Republicans confirmed Barrett to the US Supreme Court in a 52-48 vote Monday, with GOP Sen. Susan Collins as the only Republican who joined Democratic senators in opposition. Barrett […]
Mitch McConnell just adjourned the Senate until November 9, ending the prospect of additional coronavirus relief until after the election
Summary List Placement Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday motioned for the Senate to adjourn until November 9. The move shuts down the Senate from doing any legislative business, including reaching a deal on additional coronavirus aid, until after voters have cast their ballots, and comes on the heels of Monday’s 52-48 vote to […]
Utility says its equipment may have sparked California blaze
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ | Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Southern California Edison said its equipment may have sparked a fast-moving wildfire that forced evacuation orders for some 100,000 people and seriously injured two firefighters on Monday as powerful winds across the state prompted power to be cut to hundreds of thousands […]
Trio arrested in connection with 95 Bay Area burglaries
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO – Three men have been arrested in connection with roughly 40 burglaries in South San Francisco and 55 burglaries elsewhere in the Bay Area, police said. The South San Francisco burglaries were reported at apartment complexes and storage locker facilities in the Downtown Corridor and Westborough neighborhoods over the past few months, […]
Denver City Council won’t suspend payments to Fair Elections Fund
Denver City Councilman Kevin Flynn figured his bill was dead before it hit the floor Monday night. He was right. Flynn had suggested suspending a payment to Denver’s Fair Elections Fund to raise cash for changes council wanted to make to Mayor Michael Hancock’s proposed 2021 budget. Those tweaks include police reform, inclusionary and housing […]
‘You will never, never get your credibility back’: Schumer warns GOP that they have no right to tell Democrats how to run things when they’re the majority after Barrett’s confirmation
Summary List Placement Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer slammed Republicans for pushing through Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation to the Supreme Court on Monday. Barrett was sworn in at the White House shortly after her confirmation. “You will never, never get your credibility back,” Schumer told Republicans in a speech on the Senate floor. He added […]
THE BUY BUTTON REPORT: The introduction of SRC will turn the online retail payments industry on its head — here’s how payments players can win in the new checkout landscape
Summary List Placement This is a preview of The Buy Button research report from Business Insider Intelligence. Purchase this report. Business Insider Intelligence offers even more consumer coverage with Payments & Commerce Pro. Subscribe today to receive industry-changing payments and commerce news and analysis to your inbox. Payments firms have introduced buy buttons to streamline […]
Keeler: If Drew Lock can’t outduel Justin Herbert, the Broncos are in trouble
If this past Sunday was about the ceiling, this one’s about the floor. Broncos quarterback Drew Lock getting outplayed by Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes is a pain. Drew Lock getting outplayed by Justin Herbert is a problem. Kansas City 43, Denver 16, was a snowball to the face of just how far the gap remains […]