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AG warns social media gaining popularity for drug distribution, sales

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:10:07 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser released a report Wednesday that highlights how social media is becoming a popular venue for illegal drug activity. "How easy is it using these social media platforms to get these dangerous drugs? The answer: It's as easy as ordering a pizza," Weiser said. Families of young fentanyl victims sue Snapchat Weiser said to stop the growing trend, there needs to be a multi-faceted approach, starting with social media platforms. The new report suggests social media platforms should adopt a uniform set of practices to prevent drug activity and provide reports. The report also recommends legislation that would require companies to disclose their policies on drug activity. "With respect to these platforms, they can do better in searching for and taking down anyone selling fentanyl on their site," Weiser said. "In some cases, some platforms are even lenient, giving people multiple chances." AG: Greater need for fentanyl oversightThey're f...

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, often goes undiagnosed

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:10:07 GMT

LONGMONT, Colo. (KDVR) -- A viewing of the eye-opening documentary "Below the Belt" is scheduled for Wednesday night at the Stewart Auditorium in Longmont.The film shows the impact a disease called endometriosis has on four women, and the producers include actress Rosario Dawson and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Where do Colorado cities rank for gender pay equity? After the film, a panel of local specialists will speak about the often misdiagnosed disease that affects one in 10 women of reproductive age.Endometriosis can cause terrible painDr. Brian Nelson, a gynecologic surgeon at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, will be on the panel. Nelson said this disease causes tissue similar to the lining of the uterus to grow outside the uterus.Endometriosis can cause terrible pain, especially during periods or intercourse, and can lead to infertility. Yet, Nelson said it often goes undiagnosed, and women are told their period pain is something they just have to live ...

Why Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul are in Denver this week

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:10:07 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- "Breaking Bad" costars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul will be in Denver from March 9-12 to promote Dos Hombres, the brand of mezcal they started in 2019.It is part of the Never Ending Tour, which, according to their website is part of Cranston and Paul's "quest to bring the greatest mezcal [they] have ever tasted to as many people as possible."What is Dos Hombres mezcal?Mezcal is a type of liquor that originated in Mexico. It is made using agave. One of the most popular liquors in the world — tequila — is a type of mezcal made using blue agave. 82-year-old charged with sale of fake Michael Jordan cards Dos Hombres mezcal is made from Espadin agave, and the liquor's website said it "is the product of multiple generations of proud mezcal producers" from a small village in Mexico.Cranston and Paul teamed up with Gregorio Valasco to establish Dos Hombres after realizing they missed each other following the end of "Breaking Bad." According to Inc. Magazine, Paul came up...

Cheech Marin shows up at local ‘Champions’ movie preview with producer Andrew Shriver

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:10:07 GMT

There’s nothing like a good nail-biting movie, and the new film “Champions” is just that.Woody Harrelson plays a basketball coach who tries to take a team to the Special Olympics, and it has a SoFlo connection.Some lucky fans got to see the film at AMC Sunset before it hits the big screen. Co-star Cheech Marin was also there doing a Q&A.So was Andrew Shriver. He produced the movie and couldn’t stop gushing about the casting.“It’s great for Best Buddies,” said Shriver. “It’s great for special need athletes. It’s great for people with special needs, to celebrate them, put them on the big screen and showcase all their talents. I’m super grateful.”“Champions” features three wonderful folks from Best Buddies.You can catch their acting skills when it opens this Friday.

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:10:07 GMT

‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ features two hopefuls from MiamiProducer: Kaylin CantorA good juicy reality TV show can stir up drama- and a little love all at the same time. Thankfully, Fox’s new show, “Farmer Wants a Wife” can do just that. We caught up with the Miami city slickers hoping to win over the farmers’ hearts to check out the farm report.Fox is cookin’ up some country love with their new show “Farmer Wants a Wife.”It’s hosted by country superstar Jennifer Nettles.Jennifer Nettles: “What I have found so wonderfully surprising and so delightful about this show is the opportunity to sort of, dare I say, guide or offer, offer, not advice, but to sort of mother hen, especially the guys, so that’s been fun for me.”The show is about four farmers and a group of single city women finding romance on a ranch.The ranchers had their reasons to try a dating show to find their match.Hunter Grayson: “Well, I figu...

Stars of ‘Shazam: Fury of the Gods’ say superhero sequel is all about family

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:10:07 GMT

There’s nothing more important — or more crazy — than your family. That’s the story behind “Shazam: Fury of the Gods.” The hero’s super-powered “Shazam-ily” takes on three sister goddesses out for revenge. Deco was only out for a story, so they talked to us.Zachary Levi (as Shazam): “The Daughters of Atlas are coming to hunt us.”Gace Fulton (as Mary Bromfield): “This is revenge.”Lucy Liu (as Kalypso): “But we come bearing gifts.”Zachary Levi returns as the forever-young magical superhero in “Shazam: Fury of the Gods.”Helen Mirren (as Hestera): “Children stole the power of all the gods.”Asher Angel (as Billy Batson): “Shazam!”Helen Mirren (as Hestera): “This is very personal, Billy.”Playing teenaged Billy Batson in an adult body is a gift that keeps on giving.Zachary Levi: “Living out my actual dreams of not just being a working successful a...

Couple has baby on board cruise ship, airlifted to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:10:07 GMT

A couple thought going on a cruise was going to be a great way to relax, since Mom wasn’t due to give birth for three months, but this baby wasn’t going to be left out of the vacation.For Patrina and Cortaz — giving birth to their first baby was nothing like they had planned.“So we planned a vacation originally just for being our family get-together/babymoon,” said Cortaz.The couple boarded a cruise ship in South Florida headed to Jamaica.Their calendar seemed to be going up to speed, but two days into their vacation things started to take a turn.“The day after Coco Cay is when we went down by the medical bay, and they were like yeah, you’re in labor, so…” said Patrina with a laugh.Even though the ship’s medical staff was not prepared, they did everything they could to keep mom and baby safe.“Even when they had to let us know that like, hey, you know this may not be the best outcome, anything can happen, they were ver...

Healey proposes new statewide missing persons unit

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:10:07 GMT

Governor Maura Healey is working to establish a statewide missing persons unit. The envisioned $300,000 investment is part of a new $55 billion state budget proposal from Healey. The unit would include 300 officers focused on missing persons and unidentified human remains. Training would include the use of forensics, digital evidence and geolocation technology. This announcement this week came just days after investigators announced they had identified a 1978 murder victim known as “Granby Girl.”The woman’s remains were found nearly 45 years ago in the woods. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner later ruled her cause of death to be a bullet wound to the temple. Decades later, officials said genetic testing led them to identify the woman as Patricia Ann Tucker. Officials said her husband, who died in 1996, is a person of interest in the case.

Rape, drugging charges against high-profile RI basketball trainer dismissed

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:10:07 GMT

A case against a high-profile basketball trainer from Rhode Island has been dismissed, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office announced on Wednesday. Robert McClanaghan was arrested on charges of rape and drugging for intercourse back in November. On Wednesday, the DA’s office announced it is no longer pursuing a prosecution. ”Our responsibility in all cases is to follow the evidence wherever it leads,” the DA’s office said in a statement. “In some cases that endeavor does not add up to a viable prosecution.” “We have a duty to recognize that conclusion and to take the appropriate action when it is reached,” the DA’s office continued. “We have taken that appropriate action today.”An NBA skills trainer, McClanaghan has worked with celebrity basketball players like Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and Al Horford.Writing this week, the DA’s office said it will have no further comment on the case “Out of respect for the privacy of all parties involved.” 

Springfield Central brings defense, ousts Brookline on road

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:10:07 GMT

BROOKLINE — Even with the 12th seed and a long layoff, defending state champion Springfield Central is still making noise in the Div. 1 bracket.In a loud and packed Schluntz Gymnasium, the Golden Eagles used a strong full court press and their size to take down No. 5 Brookline on the road 65-52 in the Division 1 second-round matchup.“Part of our scheme is that we want to play good defense,” said Springfield Central coach James Gee. “Open up the full-court defense and make teams make some bad decisions. We got in some foul trouble, so we had to pull back a little bit in the second half to play a little wiser.”Sophomore Angela Hector was a big part of fending off Brookline (17-5) in the fourth as she netted 10 of her team-high 24 points in the frame. She also gathered 17 rebounds, with 12 of those coming on the offensive end.From left, Brookline’s Talia Thompson, Faith Rothstein and Gigi McMahon go for a rebound against Springfield Central’s Julie Bahati. Brookline was ous...