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Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says he won’t play at European Championship next year

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:12:03 GMT

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois won’t be able to play at the European Championship next year because of the long-term knee injury that has sidelined him since the start of the season, he said Tuesday. His absence could last even longer, though, amid ongoing tensions between Courtois and national team coach Domenico Tedesco. Courtois said in an interview with Belgian broadcaster Sporza that he will not recover from surgery to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in time for him to play at the tournament. The Euros will be hosted by Germany from June 14-July 14.“Due to the injury, there will be no European Championships for me anyway,” Courtois said. “I first have to recover the full 100% and then it is better not to put a date on it. If I’m lucky, I can play another match in May. But then you can never be 100% ready for a big tournament.”Belgium will be playing in Group E alongside Romania, Slovakia and a playoff winner sti...

Watch out: Increased sightings of wild coyotes in Arvada

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:12:03 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Animal management officers are warning Arvada residents to keep an eye out for wild coyotes.The city of Arvada's Animal Management Unit said there has been an increase in coyote sightings near the Majestic View Nature Center.Officers said that while wild coyotes are unlikely to attack humans, it is important to protect pets and small children. 67-year-old woman gored by mule deer buck outside her front door Wild coyotes are more active in the early morning hours and around dusk. However, during the colder months, they may be more active on sunny days in an attempt to warm up.Tips on how to keep wild coyotes away from propertyThe number one tip the Arvada Animal Management Unit had for keeping coyotes away is to never feed one -- either on purpose or indirectly."A fed coyote is an aggressive or dead coyote." If you see or suspect someone is feeding coyotes, contact Arvada Police Department Animal Management at 720-898-6850.Do not leave pet food outside during the da...

Analysis: $171M spent at National Western Stock Show in 2023

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:12:03 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The National Western Stock Show started as ranchers herding 30 cows in the streets of downtown Denver. Over 100 years later, and the stock show is bringing in over $100 million.The stock show started as a Denver tradition in 1906. It's transformed into Colorado's biggest western trade show attracting 700,000 visitors to downtown Denver annually. It's deemed the "Super Bowl" of livestock shows, as attendees, exhibitors and competitors come from around the world to experience the 16-day event in January. Broncos great Randy Gradishar named grand marshal for 2024 stock show parade The stock show brings in a lot more than people. With the attendees comes a huge economic impact.Common Sense Institute released an analysis of the stock show's economic activities.Here's the full impact for the Denver metro area:Economic Impacts of the National Western Stock ShowColoradoDenver Metro (8 counties)Construction$700,000$700,000Operations$11,733,687$6,745,649Indirect (Value Adde...

EU spending rules talks on verge of missing end-of-year deadline

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:12:03 GMT

Last ditch talks between the EU’s finance ministers planned for Wednesday on an overhaul of the EU’s public spending rules look set to fall short amid continued disagreement between Germany, France and Italy, according to officials in Brussels.French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire and his German counterpart, Christian Lindner, will face the press on Tuesday evening to explain the situation before the two of them meet over dinner in Paris.They are expected to announce that the latest draft text ― which governments have not signed off and is only about 95 percent complete ― should be kept as it is until negotiations can continue in January. They had hoped to get a deal by the end of the year.To speed up the process, legislative talks with the European Parliament could begin on what’s been agreed so far so that no time is lost before the legislature dissolves in April, officials said.One EU diplomat said that countries such as Italy and France were pushing back against th...

Restoration efforts continue on South Shore after high winds bring down trees, power lines

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:12:03 GMT

Restoration efforts continued on the South Shore Tuesday, one day after the region was hit hard by Monday’s major storm. Ramping up overnight into Monday morning, powerful wind gusts sent debris flying, knocking down trees and leaving nearly all residents in Scituate in the dark. As of around 12 p.m. Tuesday, 92% of Scituate energy customers were still without power, according to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. Sixty-seven percent of customers in Norwell were impacted, while more than 50% of customers in Hanson, Pembroke and Duxbury were in the dark. National Grid said it brought in crews from New York and Canada. Crews were then visible around town Tuesday making repairs. Still, officials said it could take until Thursday to fully restore power.Scituate schools were closed Tuesday, as were schools in Cohasset, Duxbury, Marshfield, Norwell, and Pembroke.Longtime area resident Cathy Cooney said she lost power on Monday. “We haven’t got it back,” she...

Bus crashes into building in Hyannis

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:12:03 GMT

A bus crashed into a building in Hyannis Tuesday. Authorities responded to the scene, where serious damage appeared to have been sustained to both the building and the bus.The cause of the crash remains unknown, as does whether any injuries occurred.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

What to know about Patriots new quarterback Nathan Rourke

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:12:03 GMT

Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien is just getting to know new quarterback Nathan Rourke, but we have more information on the team’s latest addition.The Patriots claimed Rourke off waivers from the Jaguars on Monday afternoon to replace Will Grier, who had been signed off of the team’s practice squad and onto the Chargers’ 53-man roster.O’Brien said he found out the news before Tuesday’s video conference calls.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots up-and-coming assistant has head coaching aspirations New England Patriots | Can Mac Jones regain Patriots’ starting QB job? Bill O’Brien weighs in New England Patriots | Why Patriots still have confidence in kicker Chad Ryland despite rookie struggles New England Patriots | Patriots-Chiefs film review: How Pats went from hot start to getting out-coached New England Patriots | Patriots lose starting ...

2023’s economy didn’t play by the usual rules

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:12:03 GMT

By Anna Helhoski | NerdWalletThe U.S. economy was nothing if not weird throughout 2023, but step back and the overall picture is stronger than you might suspect.From one viewpoint, consumers are still struggling with forces beyond their control: They’re paying more for goods and services compared with the pre-pandemic years; the Federal Reserve continued its rate-hike spree for most of the year; and sky-high mortgage rates put homeownership out of reach for more people.Despite these financial challenges, the U.S. never fell into a widely expected recession. Far from it, in fact. And banks, including Chase and Goldman Sachs, and the Fed have stopped predicting one — at least for 2024.That’s because, seen from another angle, the economy is booming: Unemployment hit its lowest point in 50 years; inflation continued to slow down and certain goods and services even deflated; the Fed paused rates multiple times; the nation’s growth surpassed expectations; and consumers are still spending ...

Patriots up-and-coming assistant has head coaching aspirations

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:12:03 GMT

Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo isn’t the only assistant on the defensive staff who believes he could be a head coach one day.Defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington, who was named to NFL Media’s head coach watch list last month, said Tuesday during a video conference call running a team is one of his goals.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Can Mac Jones regain Patriots’ starting QB job? Bill O’Brien weighs in New England Patriots | Why Patriots still have confidence in kicker Chad Ryland despite rookie struggles New England Patriots | Patriots-Chiefs film review: How Pats went from hot start to getting out-coached New England Patriots | Patriots lose starting O-lineman for rest of the season New England Patriots | Patriots expected to sign ex-Bucs third-round pick to fill running back depth “Obviously that’s in the horizon for me of what I want to do,” Covi...

Can Mac Jones regain Patriots’ starting QB job? Bill O’Brien weighs in

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:12:03 GMT

Patriots quarterback Mac Jones lost his starting job to Bailey Zappe after being benched on four separate occasions this season, but offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien didn’t close the door on the possibility of the Alabama product gaining the top role back.The Patriots are 1-2 with Zappe as the starter, and they began the season 2-9 with Jones under center.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots up-and-coming assistant has head coaching aspirations New England Patriots | Why Patriots still have confidence in kicker Chad Ryland despite rookie struggles New England Patriots | Patriots-Chiefs film review: How Pats went from hot start to getting out-coached New England Patriots | Patriots lose starting O-lineman for rest of the season New England Patriots | Patriots expected to sign ex-Bucs third-round pick to fill running back depth “I think everybody’s gotta be ready to play, especiall...