Are you ready for some football? Coloradans were in September, according to sports betting figures released by the Colorado Division of Gaming on Friday. Fans wagered more than $207 million on all sports during the month, up 61% compared to August. Baseball led the way with more than $47 million in placed bets, followed by […]
Oakland attorney of Scott Peterson juror says client is being ‘vilified’
OAKLAND— An Oakland-based attorney Elliot Silver said his client, a juror from the 2005 Scott Peterson trial, is being “vilified” as accusations of her actions before the 2005 trial could cause the murder conviction to be overturned. Richelle Nice, nicknamed “Strawberry Shortcake” during the trial for her bright red hair, has been accused of lying […]
Thousands protest across Poland against abortion ruling
By Alicja Ptak and Lewis Macdonald | Reuters WARSAW, Poland – Tens of thousands of people protested across Poland on Friday in defiance of tight coronavirus restrictions, following Thursday’s ruling by the Constitutional Tribunal that imposes a near-total ban on abortion in the predominantly Roman Catholic country. The court announced that abortions due to fetal […]
Review: ‘Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit’ uses toys to bring series to life
Video games and toys have long been on a collision course. Technology has made playthings more realistic with talking dolls, remote-controlled cars and robotic pets. Meanwhile, video games have grown more immersive, trying to stretch beyond the flat screen with better controllers and graphics. The two industries have started merging with the toys-to-life genre popularized […]
Reward offered in shooting death of Berkeley woman
Police investigating the shooting death of a woman in a South Berkeley neighborhood say a reward will be coming for anyone with information that can lead to an arrest and conviction. The city of Berkeley is offering $50,000 as they look to solve the death of 19-year-old Sereinat’e Henderson on Wednesday. Henderson was wounded when […]
Asteroid samples escaping from over-filled NASA craft
By Marcia Dunn | Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A NASA spacecraft is stuffed with so much asteroid rubble from this week’s grab that it’s jammed open and precious particles are drifting away in space, scientists said Friday. Scientists announced the news three days after the spacecraft named Osiris-Rex briefly touched asteroid Bennu 200 […]
NASA is rushing to hold onto its first sample of asteroid dust before too much leaks into space: ‘Time is of the essence’
Summary List Placement NASA’s Osiris-Rex mission successfully scooped up a sample of fine dust and grit from an asteroid called Bennu on Tuesday. It was the first time NASA had ever gathered a sample from an asteroid. But the spacecraft’s sample-collecting arm seems to have gathered so much asteroid material in that maneuver that part […]
Coloradans displaced by wildfires can return ballots across the state
Coloradans who have been affected by the state’s wildfires have multiple options to ensure their votes are counted in the Nov. 3 election, according to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office. Those who haven’t returned their ballots can request a new one by mail by Monday or pick up a replacement from a polling center […]
Jennifer Aniston: For the Love of God (and Country), Do Not Vote for Kanye!
Jennifer Aniston may have made a name for herself by starring on the sitcom Friends. But the actress made it very clear on Friday: She is NOT friends with Kanye West. And, you know what? She doesn’t think the rapper would be a very good friend to Americans as their Commander-in-Chief, either. Like over 52 […]
Denver South High School adopts new mascot, retires Rebels nickname
Nearly 100 years after Denver South High School’s founding, the school is adopting a new mascot. DSHS is now officially home of the Ravens, according to an announcement Friday. The new mascot replaces the Rebels, which harkens back to the days of the Confederacy. In a statement, Principal Bobby Thomas said the old emblem no […]
Newsom pledges extra $200M for homeless housing, funds more Bay Area projects
During a visit to San Jose, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $200 million boost to his Project Homekey homeless housing fund on Friday — a major cash infusion that will back several Bay Area projects. Newsom’s office has already allocated $81.4 million of that new funding to six projects that will provide 430 new units […]
Ariela Weinberg Debates Circumcision in 90 Day Fiance Sneak Peek: I Don’t Wanna Mutilate My Son!
On the most recent episode of 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way, fans watched Ariela Weinberg give birth. Now, it’s almost time for her son’s circumcision … if Biniyam Shibre gets his way. Ari has real concerns. “I knew he was always going to be circumcised,” Ariela admits. “But,” she acknowledges, “I really feel like […]