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NYC officer seen on video repeatedly punching man is indicted for misdemeanor assault

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:49:01 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City police officer has been indicted on a misdemeanor assault charge after being seen on bystander video in 2021 repeatedly punching a man who appeared to be having a psychiatric crisis, leaving him unconscious with a broken nose, prosecutors announced Wednesday.Officer Juan Perez is charged with third-degree assault in connection with the confrontation, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said.“Police officers are often put in challenging situations, but they must use their training appropriately and treat the residents of New York City with respect,” Bragg said in a statement.Perez pleaded not guilty in court Wednesday. His lawyer, James Kilduff, said by phone that Perez denies the assault allegation.The NYPD said Wednesday evening that Perez is suspended without pay. The city police union referred questions to Kilduff.Court documents released Wednesday identified the man who was punched by Perez as Borim Husenaj.Perez and his partner...

Amanda Gorman está “destrozada” por la decisión de un distrito escolar de restringir su poema después de que un padre se quejara de que contenía “mensajes de odio”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:49:01 GMT

(CNN) — El aclamado poema escrito por Amanda Gorman para la toma de posesión del presidente Joe Biden fue retirado de la sección de primaria de una escuela pública del condado Miami-Dade tras la queja de un padre y la revisión de la escuela, según confirmó el distrito este martes.Uno de los padres de un alumno del Centro Educativo Bob Graham, una escuela de preescolar a octavo grado en Miami Lakes, se opuso al poema de Gorman “The Hill We Climb” (La colina que escalamos), en el que figuraba erróneamente Oprah Winfrey como autora/editora, según documentos obtenidos por la organización Florida Freedom to Read Project.“No es educativo y tiene indirectamente mensajes de odio”, decía la queja, añadiendo que el poema “causaría confusión y adoctrinaría a los estudiantes”.La laureada poeta juvenil Amanda Gorman dice que casi se niega a hablar en la toma de posesión de BidenEl mismo padre presentó quejas similares sobre “Love to Langston”...

High schooler celebrated for saving a life in McDonald's

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:49:01 GMT

LOVELAND, Colo. (KDVR) — William Berglin, 18, is a regular at the McDonald's restaurant on West Eisenhower in Loveland. The senior at Thompson Valley High School was there last week when he found himself in the middle of an emergency situation."Just eating and a dude comes out of the bathroom and says someone should call 911, there is a dude who has turned blue and unconscious on the ground, and I stepped up and said, 'I’m an EMT,'" Berglin said.Berglin had just been certified the week before. He went in and found the man, who was not breathing, with drug paraphernalia nearby."The person who actually found him had Narcan in his car, so he went to get the Narcan, I administered it, and then they put 911 to my ear," Berglin said. Loveland officer fired after allegedly hitting woman He performed CPR until first responders arrived, and the man survived.On Wednesday, those first responders joined school staff and the owner of the McDonald's to celebrate Berglin's actions.Berglin will g...

Denver weather: Rain and storms Wednesday evening

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:49:01 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Storms pushed east of the Front Range on Wednesday afternoon, and Denver's weather will be quieter for the rest of the evening.The early afternoon storms helped to improve air quality and clear out wildfire smoke. Another round of storms is possible on Thursday afternoon.Weather tonight: Rain and storms clearThunderstorms will race east across the plains Wednesday night and will clear around midnight. A mostly cloudy sky will remain, with low temperatures falling to the lower 50s. Weather tomorrow: Morning fog, afternoon rainThursday morning will start off foggy. As the fog clears out, there will be some morning sunshine ahead of the chance for a few showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Lightning hits Wheat Ridge home, causes holes in roof and ceiling These storms could turn severe, with a marginal risk in place. Hail and gusty winds cannot be ruled out with stronger storms that develop.Looking ahead: More storm chances The holiday weekend ahead won't be a ...

NY woman accused of making threatening calls to Colorado LGBTQ businesses

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:49:01 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A 40-year-old woman in New York was arrested and charged for allegedly making threatening phone calls to LGBTQ businesses, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado said in a release Wednesday.Sharon Robinson is accused of calling numerous businesses in Denver and Glendale weeks after the mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. Club Q survivors, victims’ families receive financial disbursement "The defendant made various threatening comments in each of the calls, including threats to 'shoot your bar up' and 'you’re gonna be shot up like Club Q,' the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado's release said. The DA's office said the threats also included anti-LGBTQ slurs and that she targeted the businesses. "The Grand Jury made a special finding that the defendant intentionally selected her victims because of their actual and perceived sexual orientation," the release said.The FBI, Denver Police Department and Glendale Police De...

Frontier Airlines confirms gate agent 'incentive' for baggage fees after viral TikToks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:49:01 GMT

(KRON) – Frontier Airlines is facing some criticism over a policy that pays gate agents a bonus for catching oversize bags, and it's getting attention on social media. A source familiar with the situation tells Nexstar's KRON that if the policy is being used to charge customers without cause, the airline could be breaking the law. Related: Frontier Airlines pays incentives to agents who charge extra baggage fees at gate Flying a budget airline can have its advantages if you need the most affordable ticket or want to get somewhere last-minute for a low price. However, when the "hidden" fees start piling on, you may find yourself with a much bigger bill than you anticipated. Customers flying on Frontier Airlines have brought their complaints about one such fee to TikTok, and the videos are going viral. One user shows how she and another customer's personal bags both fit easily into the personal carry-on baggage checker at the departure gate. However, she and the other passenger wer...

17-year-old Tampa girl graduates high school with 8.07 GPA

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:49:01 GMT

A Florida teenager graduated with a very impressive GPA.Jasmine Mazard-Larry’s grade point average was an astonishing 8.07.The 17-year-old was the valedictorian at Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School.Mazard-Larry had to overcome disabilities, which included hearing loss. She also lost her home in a fire. At her May 13 graduation ceremony, she told fellow graduates in her speech to never give up on their dreams.Mazard-Larry not only received her diploma, but also an associate’s degree from a community college.

Taylor Swift gifts signed hat to 10-year-old from Connecticut during Gillette Stadium show

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:49:01 GMT

A young Taylor Swift fan recently got the experience of a lifetime and a souvenir to go with it in the form of a signed hat at one of Swift’s sold-out shows at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro this past weekend. Ten-year-old Leyton Barnett from Connecticut and his mother said they’re ultimate Swift fans. It turns out, the star is a fan of Barnett and his mom, as well. Stephanie Barnett connected with Swift over social media years ago to thank her for the music that helped Barnett carry on during a fight with infertility Swift then surprised the family at home back in 2014 when Leyton was a baby. The connection has carried on in the years sense.“I literally, probably would have given up the fertility fight if it hadn’t been for her song ‘Change,’” Stephanie said this week. It was because of Stephanie’s history that friends and fellow Swifties started rallying on social media for Leyton to receive the hat that Swift has been handing to a fan during performances of her ...

Undocumented immigrant in-state tuition plan stays in Senate budget

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:49:01 GMT

The state Senate will move forward with a plan to allow some undocumented immigrants to qualify for in-state tuition at state schools after an amendment to remove the proposal was rejected following impassioned speeches from several Democratic lawmakers.The Senate met in formal session for a second straight day on Wednesday, when they dispensed with more than 300 of the over 1,000 amendments lawmakers have appended to the already more than $55.8 billion spending plan.Among the proposed changes to the budget document rejected by lawmakers was an amendment offered by Republican state Sen. Ryan Fattman which struck language from the spending bill aimed at providing an easier path into higher education for young undocumented residents.To qualify for in-state tuition, according to the plan as written, a student must graduate from a Massachusetts high school and have been a resident for three years.Fattman told his colleagues that after the Senate budget was made public, despite its multi...

Can competition elevate deep Giants WR room with no obvious No. 1?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:49:01 GMT

Saquon Barkley won’t be at the Giants’ first open OTA practice on Thursday and likely not at any other practice until he receives a new contract.So while Daniel Jones’ top running back bides his time, it will be worthwhile to evaluate the quarterback’s increasingly deep stable of targets in the passing game and determine who will rise to the top.Even though a star No. 1 receiver continues to elude the Giants, Jones appears to have more options due not only to free agency and the draft but players returning from injury, as well.Tight end Darren Waller and wide receiver Parris Campbell are the obvious apparent free agency upgrades in the pass game, added to a receiving corps steadied by returning Giants Isaiah Hodgins and Darius Slayton.And third-round pick Jalin Hyatt and undrafted free agent Bryce Ford-Wheaton provide different combinations of speed, size and intrigue.But the return of Collin Johnson (Achilles) to this week’s practices is also a breath ...