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Pakistan eliminates Bangladesh from semifinal contention at the World Cup

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:05:31 GMT

KOLKATA, India (AP) — Shaheen Afridi’s record-breaking haul of 3-23 helped Pakistan end its four-match losing streak at the Cricket World Cup and eliminate Bangladesh from semifinal contention with a seven-wicket win on Tuesday.Another woeful batting display by Bangladesh saw it bowled out for 204 as Afridi became the fastest bowler in ODI history to grab 100 wickets, doing it in his 51st game. The left-arm Pakistan pacer surpassed Australian pacer Mitchell Starc, who achieved the feat in 52 games.Fit-again Fakhar Zaman, one of the three changes Pakistan made, made a triumphant return from his knee injury and made 81 off 74 as Pakistan cruised to 205-3 in 32.3 overs.Zaman and Abdullah Shafique (68) combined in a 128-run opening wicket stand before Shafique fell lbw to offspinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz (3-60).Captain Babar Azam’s below-par World Cup continued when he holed out at long-on after scoring 9 and Zaman missed out on his century while going for another big shot against Miraz.Za...

These 11 Colorado cities are growing, but these 3 are shrinking

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:05:31 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — Does it feel like there are more people in your city than a few years ago? Depending on where you live, that might actually be the case — 265,000 people did move into Colorado last year. SmartAsset, a financial tech company, has released a list of the fastest-growing cities with populations over 100,000 in the United States. That growth was based on the population difference reported by the U.S. Census between 2017 and 2022 for the 344 largest cities.Southwestern cities, many of them desert suburbs, dominated the top of the list, SmartAsset found.Nationally, it was Buckeye, Arizona, that has seen the largest growth since 2017. Located roughly 35 miles west of the heart of Phoenix, Buckeye's population grew by roughly 48%, going from about 68,000 to 105,500 in 2022.Enterprise, Nevada grew by 46% and Goodyear, Arizona surged by 27%, rounding out the top three. How much you need to make to be ‘middle class’ in Denver Here in Colorado, it was Longmont that saw the largest...

Here is when KOSI 101.1 will switch to 24/7 Christmas music

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:05:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — While it's still Halloween for a few more hours, once the clock turns to Nov. 1, many people start to get into the Christmas spirit.As Buddy the Elf said, "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear."Colorado radio station KOSI 101.1 is famously known for switching over to nonstop Christmas music in November. This year, you can listen to all the festive classics beginning on Nov. 16. Don’t throw out your pumpkins, do this instead According to KOSI 101.1's website, the station will be flipping the switch to Christmas at a live event. On Nov. 16, the radio station will broadcast live from Cherry Creek North during a celebration called "The Million Light Plug In."Admission to the event is free, and it will run from 4:30-7 p.m.Not only will KOSI 101.1 switch over to Christmas music on this day, but Cherry Creek will also open its holiday market for the season. This is the 22nd year KOSI 101.1 has played 24/7 Christmas music. You can listen t...

Football crossover: Broncos QB dresses like CU Buffaloes coach for Halloween

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:05:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Coach Deion Sanders is well-known for his larger-than-life personality, his iconic outfits and his career, which has made him the favorite subject of many football fans.Recently, Sanders was imitated by Kenan Thompson on SNL, and now Coach Prime's style has been imitated by Broncos Quarterback Russell Wilson. Deion Sanders speaks after loss to UCLA, theft at Rose Bowl Wilson posted several photos of himself sporting a black cowboy hat, a white CU Buffaloes sweatshirt emblazoned with "PRIME," polarized mirrored sunglasses and a large chain bearing a "3."Others from the Broncos team joined Wilson for photos, including wide receivers Tim Patrick and Jerry Jeudy. Players in attendance dressed as the clown from "It," a Na'vi from James Cameron's "Avatar," the Joker from "Batman," Chucky, and Michael Myers, among others.Wilson has dressed up as other coaches previously. He dressed as the Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll in 2017, complete with a wig and Carroll's mann...

How much snow is Denver expecting in November?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:05:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The snowstorm in Colorado this past weekend quickly transitioned from fall weather to winter temperatures. Denver has an average of 4.1 inches of snow in October, but this year Denver is surpassing that by a full inch with 5.1 inches total. This Colorado town got the most snow this weekend Meanwhile, Denver averages 7.4 inches of snow in the month of November, according to Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels. While it's too soon to tell how much snow Denver will actually get in November this year, if October is a sign of things to come we'll be above that.Looking at the previous 10 years, November's snow totals have varied widely with most years coming in below average with only three above.November snow totals for the past 10 years in Denver: 2022: 10.9 inches2021: Trace amounts2020: 5 inches2019: 13.7 inches2018: 4.5 inches2017: Trace amounts 2016: 1.7 inches2015: 11.3 inches2014: 4 inches2013: 2 inchesEven if this year matches the highest total from t...

Lizard hitches ride from Texas to Colorado

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:05:31 GMT

SOUTHERN COLORADO, Colo. (KXRM) — A person from Colorado Springs bought a car in Texas and got a free stowaway, according to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR).HSPPR said the person bought a car in Texas and on their drive home, noticed that an anole reptile had decided to hide in their new car and hitch a ride to Colorado. Photos: Peacock rescued from Lakewood yard The individual did not want to leave the lizard alone, but they were also not able to properly care for the reptile. So, they took it to HSPPR. The lizard stayed a few days at HSPPR before being transferred to a species-specific rescue.HSPPR said the lizard is now living his best life in Colorado.

Judge reviews fate of 13-year-old who fatally stabbed mother in Hialeah

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:05:31 GMT

A decision looms as a judge considers the fate of 13-year-old Derek Rosa, who fatally stabbed his mother on Oct. 12 before he called to admit to the heinous crime. The teen’s family appeared in court on Tuesday, pleading for mercy on Derek’s behalf as they entered him into a not-guilty plea. “The only thing we have left pending for today is the motion to remand the defendant to the Miami-Dade Regional Juvenile Detention Center,” said Judge Richard Hersch, of the 11th Judicial Circuit. Judge Hersch must determine whether Rosa will remain in an adult facility or be held at a juvenile jail, requesting further information from attorneys during Tuesday’s hearing. “For right now, I’m going to reset this to November 9 and get a sense of what is — a better understanding of all the different facets of this young man in this case,” he stated. Derek’s arrest earlier this month stemmed from an admission made to 911 dispatchers, confess...

BSO searching for 8-year-old boy reported missing in Deerfield Beach

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:05:31 GMT

Broward County Sheriff’s Office (BSO) deputies are searching for 8-year-old Aleus Alfred, who disappeared from Park Ridge Elementary in Deerfield Beach shortly before 11 a.m., Tuesday. https://twitter.com/browardsheriff/status/1719383547230699767?s=20Aleus was last seen wearing a white hoodie with black at the bottom, shorts and orange shoes. Anyone with information is urged to contact BSO at 954-764-HELP (4357).

UK tech chief: I disagree with Elon Musk, but he should come to AI summit

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:05:31 GMT

LONDON — Britain’s technology secretary said she doesn’t agree with Elon Musk on everything — but insisted the X tycoon deserves a seat at the table for the U.K.’s artificial intelligence summit this week.Rishi Sunak announced Monday that the X and Tesla boss will attend his much-hyped AI gathering at Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire to discuss risks and mitigations for the cutting-edge tech. Musk is expected to attend both days, as well as joining the British Prime Minister for a live interview after the summit on Thursday.Musk has previously urged caution over AI, signing a letter warning “AI systems with human-competitive intelligence can pose profound risks to society and humanity.”But he is a controversial figure who has attracted criticism for some of his public statements, including in 2021 throwing personal insults at senior U.S. Democrat Elizabeth Warren in a row over taxes. He also mocked Ukraine’s war-time leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, using a meme to sco...

4-year-old shot in Cranston, RI

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:05:31 GMT

A four-year-old boy was in critical condition Tuesday afternoon after being shot in Cranston, Rhode Island earlier in the day, police said. Police said the boy was shot in the head Tuesday morning. It was not immediately clear who pulled the trigger.Police were questioning the boy’s father and others who were inside the home as of around 12 p.m. as they try to piece together what happened.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.