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Bears, Fields seeking payoff after offseason investments

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:31 GMT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Justin Fields donned his cap and gown and walked in Ohio State’s graduation ceremony two weeks ago, another big moment for him in a stadium where he produced so many.The former Heisman Trophy finalist earned a degree in consumer and family financial services.“I think at the age of 11 or 12 I made a promise to my dad, we were in the car on the way to baseball practice, baseball game or something like that,” Fields said. “And he made me promise him that. It was a great moment for my family. My sister graduated a week after that. It was a great two weeks for my family and everybody was excited.”It’s been a big offseason for Fields.The Bears went all in on their quarterback, acquiring receiver DJ Moore in a trade and adding to their offensive line. They’re counting on Fields to graduate to another level as a passer and lift an offense that ranked among the NFL’s worst.“It’s a great feeling,” Fields said Tuesday. “Like I said b...

Target removes some LGBTQ merchandise from stores ahead of June Pride month after threats to workers

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:31 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers.“Since introducing this year’s collection, we’ve experienced threats impacting our team members’ sense of safety and well-being while at work,” Target said in a statement Tuesday. ”Given these volatile circumstances, we are making adjustments to our plans, including removing items that have been at the center of the most significant confrontational behavior.”Target declined to say which items it was removing but among the ones that garnered the most attention were “tuck friendly” women’s swimsuits that allow trans women who have not had gender-affirming operations to conceal their private parts. Designs by Abprallen, a London-based company that designs and sells occult- and satanic-themed LGBTQ clothing and accessories, have also c...

South Carolina Senate passes ban on most abortions after around 6 weeks of pregnancy; governor has said he will sign it

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:31 GMT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Senate passes ban on most abortions after around 6 weeks of pregnancy; governor has said he will sign it.Source

Colorado Amazon drivers claim 'dehumanizing and unlawful' labor violations

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Three delivery drivers in Colorado filed a class action complaint against Amazon on Monday, citing violations of labor laws and discriminatory practices in not providing bathroom breaks.The complaint alleges that delivery drivers are forced to urinate and defecate in bags and bottles in the back of delivery vans, "all so Amazon can maintain its breakneck delivery schedules and record-breaking profits," according to a release from Towards Justice law firm. New Amazon palm readers to verify age, pay at Coors Field "I fought for this country in Iraq, but I had an easier time going to the bathroom in a combat zone than I did while working for Amazon," Ryan Schilling, a plaintiff in the lawsuit, said in a release from the law firm.According to the lawsuit, he has had to use dog waste bags in the back of delivery vans to defecate on the job twice."I knew that if I tried to stop to go to a gas station, I'd get yelled at and maybe lose my job," Schilling said.The violatio...

Courtside Nuggets tickets for the NBA Finals on sale for over $20K

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Nuggets swept the Los Angeles Lakers to win the Western Conference championship, sending the team to its first-ever NBA Finals in franchise history. Nuggets in the NBA Finals: Days and times for all games The finals are set to begin on June 1. So how should fans plan to buy tickets to the championship series?Are NBA Finals tickets on sale?Yes, sort of.Because the conference finals aren't over, there isn't a set opponent yet. However, they will play against either the Miami Heat or the Boston Celtics.But with the way the NBA Finals are structured, it is guaranteed that at least two finals games will be played in the Mile High City. 11 teams have never won the NBA Finals: Could that change this year? As of Monday afternoon, a vast majority of the tickets available for Game 1 were resale.That means that someone else bought the tickets and was reselling them through Ticketmaster, the official ticket platform for the NBA.However, given that the opponent ha...

Yelp names unlikely Boulder restaurant among top 25 burger spots

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:31 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – In what’s sure to come as upsetting news for cows everywhere, Yelp is currently hyping up some of the best burger restaurants in the U.S., and an unlikely Boulder restaurant made the top 25.Ahead of National Hamburger Day on Sunday, the analysts at Yelp have — unfortunately for cows — decided to rank 100 of the top spots for beefy burgers, based largely on the ratings and reviews contributed by Yelp’s online community.Coming in at No. 1 is the Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q in Atlanta, where their signature “burger” isn’t really a burger, but rather a chopped brisket sandwich with onion, tomato, bacon, pickles, melted pimento cheese and jalapeno mayo on a brioche bun.“It was heaven,” one Yelp user wrote in an online review that cows everywhere would likely hate, had they the ability to read. Big Burger Bracket: This is where you can get the best burger in Colorado As Yelp itself notes on its blog, several of the other top-rated burger joints don’t serve traditional beef burgers at ...

How to reduce harm to teens from social media

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The surgeon general issued a new warning that social media use poses a "profound risk" to young people's mental health.While social media use can help teens feel connected and supported, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned social media use can also contribute to anxiety and depression in teens.A new report says 46% of teens aged 13-17 said social media makes them feel worse about their bodies. Some 64% said they are often or sometimes exposed to hate-based content. Why touching wild animals could cost their life Murthy called on tech companies, lawmakers and families to take immediate action.Dr. Sheryl Zigler, a child psychologist at the Child and Family Therapy Center at Lowry, said she sees the impact of social media in her practice."We are still in a youth mental health state of emergency. We need to act quickly. We need to invest in this, and we need to really help our youth, who are struggling so much right now," Ziegler said.Social media: Changing ho...

The real reason to 'keep wildlife wild and leave wildlife alone'

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Denver Animal Protection is asking Coloradans to resist the urge to pet wild baby animals this spring in order to help preserve wildlife.Wild animals account for over 90% of reported rabies cases in the country. The disease, spread primarily through bite wounds, has a 99.9% mortality rate according to Denver Animal Protection. They said that's why they take exposure so seriously and ask people to "keep wildlife wild and leave wildlife alone." Poor air quality can affect pets just as much as humans Wild animals can carry diseases that are harmful to humans. But Courtney Ronner, public information officer for the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment, said we may also have bacteria on our hands that can be dangerous to the creature's health."Don't touch them, don’t pick them up, don’t bring them into your homes because it's not only the bite scenario, it's also that touching wild animals gets them really stressed out and just causes undue harm to them,"...

Ed Sheeran surprises Middleton High School band in Tampa

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:31 GMT

Singer Ed Sheeran paid a visit to a Florida high school. He proved to be a class act.It was an ordinary day for some Tampa high school students who were learning one of Ed Sheeran’s songs. That all changed when the music star himself walked in.This Tampa high school band really knew how to jam.But they were about to be interrupted.“So I am in Tampa and Middleton High school, and they’ve been learning my song “Eyes Closed” with the band,” Sheeran said. Singer-songwriter Sheeran, paid it forward, and the excitement was palpable.“I thought I’d come and play some songs for you, I’ve also brought some guitars to gift to you guys for the music department,” Sheeran said. Sheeran, who’s been spending time in the states promoting his sixth studio album “Subtract,” is also finishing his worldwide Mathematics Tour.“So I am playing a sold out stadium tomorrow, but I’ve got tickets for you all to come,̶...

Patriots partner with Boston-based organization for Mental Health Awareness Month event

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:31 GMT

A group of students in South Boston got a chance to play alongside members of the New England Patriots organization Tuesday as the Patriots partnered with the Doc Wayne Youth Services program on Mental Health Awareness month programming. Together, students learned skills such as teamwork and trust-building through a program that also emphasized the importance of mental health in sports. “We all have our own needs, and it’s OK to not be OK,” said Doc Wayne CEO David Cohen.Doc Wayne Youth Services is based in Boston. Through its programs, it works to strengthen the mental health field for children around the world. “We find a way to use sport as a way to engage, have conversations and work with kids and help them become contributing members of the community,” Cohen said. Doc Wayne typically holds its events in schools and community centers. On Tuesday, its backdrop was the Tierney Learning Center, where several dozen children met Patriots p...