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Internet gambling would be given 5 more years under latest change in New Jersey

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:00 GMT

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Internet gambling in New Jersey would be allowed to take place for at least five more years under the latest proposal by state lawmakers. On Wednesday evening, legislators abandoned a move they made a day earlier to drastically cut the extension of internet casino gambling in the state. An original bill reauthorizing online betting would have given it another 10 years, but lawmakers sliced that to just two years on Tuesday.After an outcry from casinos, their political allies and business groups in southern New Jersey, lawmakers amended the bill yet again to extend internet gambling for five years.But the rationale for the original change — and its modification on Wednesday — remained a mystery to many in the seaside gambling resort. No explanation was given for either of the changes, and top Democratic leaders did not respond to requests for comment Tuesday and Wednesday. “We’re all trying to figure out what happened,” said Don Guardian, a Republican Assem...

NHL Draft Selections

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:00 GMT

At Bridgestone ArenaNashville, Tenn.WednesdayFirst Round1. Chicago, Connor Bedard, C, Regina (WHL).2. Anaheim, Leo Carlsson, C, Orebro (Sweden).3. Columbus, Adam Fantilli, C, Michigan (NCAA).4. San Jose, Will Smith, C, USA U-18 (NTDP).5. Montreal, David Reinbacher, D, Kloten (Switzerland).6. Arizona, Dmitriy Simashev, D, Yaroslavl Jr. (Russia).7. Philadelphia, Matvei Michkov, RW, St. Petersburg (KHL).8. Washington, Ryan Leonard, RW, USA U-18 (NTDP).9. Detroit, Nate Danielson, C, Brandon (WHL).10. St. Louis, Dalibor Dvorsky, C, AIK (Sweden).11. Vancouver,12. Arizona (from Ottawa),13. Buffalo,14. Pittsburgh,15. Nashville,16. Calgary,17. Detroit (from New York via Vancouver),18. Winnipeg,19. Chicago (from Tampa Bay),20. Seattle,21. Minnesota,22. Philadelphia (from Los Angeles via Columbus),23. New York Rangers,24. Nashville (from Edmonton),25. St. Louis (from Toronto),26. San Jose (from New Jersey),27. Colorado,28. Toronto (from Boston via Washington),29. St. Louis (from Dallas via New...

Video: Handcuffed man steals trooper's vehicle before deadly crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:00 GMT

(KDVR) — Colorado State Patrol released multiple videos showing what happened when a man tried to evade law enforcement, stole a trooper's cruiser and ultimately died in a crash.This all played out on June 20 in Otero County, east of Pueblo. The suspect reportedly caused multiple crashes along U.S. 50, according to CSP. Man killed in crosswalk among record pedestrian deaths in Colorado CSP dash camera video shows the pursuit, when troopers stopped suspect Anthony Sanchez with what's known as a PIT maneuver, short for precision immobilization technique.The video shows Sanchez with his hands up as Otero County Sheriff's deputies and state troopers get him in custody. This started as a call of reported gunfire. Officers also removed a gun from Sanchez. Next, the video shows when they place him in the back of a CSP patrol car. CSP edited this part of the video to show the window that was open between the back of the trooper's car and the front.Handcuffed suspect steals patrol carA cou...

Dead horse found tied to utility pole near Denver airport, reward offered for information

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A $2,000 reward for information is being offered after a horse was found dead, tied to a utility pole in northeast Denver near the edge of the city and county line.The horse was found on June 23 about a mile east of Denver International Airport, near the intersection of Hudson Road and East 72nd Avenue, according to Denver Animal Protection.The horse, a gelding, was brown and white in color, animal protection said. It had a stripe of white hair running from its forehead to its nose. Family speaks out after reward increased for Denver restaurant double homicide Officials are looking for information on who owned the horse, when it was left at the location, who left the horse there, and its cause of death.Anyone with information can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Callers can remain anonymous.

Man killed in crosswalk was just one of record pedestrian deaths in Colorado

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The mother of a hit-and-run victim said she's not shocked to learn Colorado roads are so deadly for travelers on foot and on bikes.State transportation officials said Wednesday that more pedestrians than ever are dying in Colorado car crashes. Marcus Tapia, 29, was one of those people.“He got hit at the crosswalk of 74th and Federal, and the car just continued to drive with him connected to the vehicle," mother Alicia Schinke said. She makes sure a memorial for Tapia stays covered with photos and flowers for her son, taken too soon. She said she hopes it's also a reminder to drivers to slow down. “I sit out here and watch as people drive so fast down this road," Schinke said. 2022 had record pedestrian deaths in ColoradoSchinke said she visits the memorial daily. She learned the first court hearing for the person who struck and killed her son will be this Thursday. Then, for the first time, she will see video of her son being hit. She said she is nervous but needs to...

Stars of ‘Hijack’ talk about making white-knuckle Apple TV+ miniseries

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:00 GMT

What would you do if the plane you’re on gets hijacked? Idris Elba is trying to sort that out in his new show, “Hijack.”Idris plays a businessman and negotiator in the new Apple TV Plus miniseries. His mission? To get everyone on his plane from Dubai to London safely.Ben Miles: “Hijack is a high-octane thriller which all takes place on a plane and on the ground. It’s kind of in real time, it’s edge-of-your-seat action.”Hijacker: “Stay in your seats! Get down!”Idris Elba: “This is a show, it’s full escapism, so what you think about hijacking? Throw it out the window and put your seat belt on. Ooh, it’s gonna be fun.”Max Beesley: “I’m on the ground, a cop that starts putting a few pieces together, working with the counterterrorism team. As things unfold, it becomes heavier and heavier.”Max Beesley (as DI Daniel O’Farrel): “Five passengers on that plane do not exist.”Archie...

‘It was terrifying’: Crane collapses onto occupied house in Franklin

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:00 GMT

A homeowner in Franklin is counting their blessings after their family managed to escape injury when a crane collapsed onto their house on Wednesday.One of the homeowners was at home with her kids on Michelle Way when the crane fell. The other said he was at work,“I was at work, so it was very emotional as a father and a dad,” the homeowner said. “‘Is my family okay?’ because none of this matters. This is what matters.”The Franklin Fire Department shared an update around 3:10 p.m., showing a photo of the crane with its arm resting on top of the home. Part of nearby Bent Street was blocked at the time, according to the fire department. SKY7-HD was over the scene around 4 p.m., capturing video of multiple other cranes in place around the toppled crane. At least one nearby tree also appeared to be damaged.In a statement, Franklin Deputy Fire Chief Joseph Barbieri said crews were first notified of the incident around 1:50 p.m.Barbieri said the fire department remained on scene...

Former Tyngsboro day care worker appears in court on child porn charges

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:00 GMT

A former day care worker appeared in court Wednesday in connection with a child pornography case, officials said. Lindsay Groves, 38, of Hudson, New Hampshire. is accused of taking nude pictures of children at the Creative Minds Early Learning Centers daycare in Tyngsboro, where she was an employee. Parents were crying and shouting after seeing Lindsay Groves appear in federal court in Boston.“I hope she gets the maximum, and I hope that every kid gets the justice that is deserved,” said Rosemary Denommee, whose daughter went to the day care. “As a concerned parent, we just all hope that she is just taken down.”From May 2022 to June of this year, the US Attorney’s Office said Groves allegedly took nude pictures of children during routine diaper changes and bathroom breaks and sent the photos to someone she was previously in an intimate relationship with. Nashua police later announced the arrest of Stacie Laughton, a former New Hampshire state representative, in the case.Pa...

Solve It 7: Car Rental Crisis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:00 GMT

A Sudbury man tried to rent a car, but his plans hit a roadblock when he learned he was on a “do not rent” list. Wanting to get back on the road, he contacted solve it 7.  Brandon Gunnoe has the story.Newton Taylor relies on his car.“For getting back and forth to work. My mother’s medical appointments. I just can’t be without it,” Newton said. And Newton was without his car a while back when it went into the shop.  “I had to bring my car in because someone hit it,” Newton said. “The side window and the driver’s door were blown out. It just exploded. It was the other person’s fault. So their insurance had to pay.”Newton had to rent a car and says the insurance company balked at the bill.So he paid it:  “I wanted everything paid so that I wouldn’t have anything overhanging my head,” Newton said. Eventually, the insurance company did pay for Newton’s r...

Chicago White Sox’s Liam Hendriks to be honored at ESPYs with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:00 GMT

Liam Hendriks has listened to Jim Valvano’s moving “don’t give up”’ speech from the first ESPYs in 1993.“To make that profound of a statement in that situation in his diagnosis and everything he went through, it’s something that’s mind-boggling to have the wherewithal about going through that,” Hendriks said Wednesday afternoon at Angel Stadium.The Chicago White Sox reliever showed strength and resilience as he inspired the baseball world and beyond by returning to the mound after battling stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma.He will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance during the 2023 ESPYs.“To be honored in something like this, it’s really really cool,” Hendriks said. “Not only that, but reading up on Jimmy V and everything he went through, that speech is still eliciting tears from a lot of people while listening to it. That’s something that is really really cool.“It’s not something I eve...