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Stock market today: Wall Street ends higher ahead of Thanksgiving holiday in the US

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:46 GMT

Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street Wednesday, keeping the market on pace for a fourth straight winning week. The S&P 500 rose 0.4%, with nearly all of its sectors notching gains on the final day of trading ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq composite each rose 0.5%. All told, the S&P 500 added 18.43 points to 4,556.62. The Dow rose 184.74 points to 35,273.03, and the Nasdaq gained 65.88 points to 14,265.86.Technology and communications services stocks accounted for a big share of the gains for the S&P 500. Microsoft rose 1.3% and Google parent Alphabet added 1.1%.Energy stocks were the only laggard, slipping 0.1%. The price of U.S. crude oil fell 0.9% after OPEC said it would postpone its latest conference to next week. The oil cartel has been maintaining a tight market for crude oil with production cuts.The drop in oil prices weighed on energy companies. Energy giant Exxon Mobil fell 0.4% and oilfield s...

Pro Picks: 3 favorites should have a feast in division matchups on Thanksgiving Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:46 GMT

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here.___These aren’t the same old Detroit Lions everyone is used to watching on Thanksgiving.The Lions (8-2) enter Thursday’s game against the Green Bay Packers (4-6) with their best record through 10 games since 1962.A turnaround that started with a 7-2 finish after a 1-6 start in 2022 carried over into this season and the Lions hold a 2 1/2 game lead over Minnesota in the NFC North.Jared Goff bounced back from three picks to lead Detroit to a comeback win over Chicago last week. Jordan Love rallied the Packers to a comeback win last week over the Chargers.The Packers-Lions kick off a holiday football feast that features three divisional matchups. Dallas hosts Washington in the late afternoon game and San Francisco visits Seattle in the nightcap.The Lions are 7 1/2-point favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Pro Picks likes the first-place...

National scoring leader Jaedon LeDee is carrying the Aztecs on his powerful shoulders

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:46 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State’s Jaedon LeDee walked off the court after a monster performance in Las Vegas on Sunday night with the Continental Tire Main Event championship belt in his right hand and the garish MVP medallion draped around his neck.The Aztecs’ bruising forward continued to hit the jackpot in the following days. He won four national player of the week awards, including being named one of five players on the Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week list, plus the Mountain West Player of the Week Award.If there was any question about who would carry the load for the Aztecs (4-1) following their stirring run to the national championship game last season, LeDee has quickly answered it. The 6-foot-9, 240-pound senior is the nation’s leading scorer at 26.8 points per game and 20th in rebounding at 10.6.He went off for 34 points and 17 rebounds, both career highs, in a 100-97 overtime win against Washington on Sunday night, an eye-popping result for ...

No sign of terrorism in deadly car crash, explosion at U.S.-Canada border crossing: NY governor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:46 GMT

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — A vehicle speeding toward a U.S.-Canada bridge from the American side crashed and exploded at a checkpoint in Niagara Falls on Wednesday, killing two people and prompting the closing of border crossings in the area, authorities said. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said there was “no indication of a terrorist attack.”Much remained unclear about the crash, which investigators were working to understand. Hochul said it wasn't clear whether the driver was intentionally heading for the Rainbow Bridge across the Niagara River when the vehicle hit a median and flew into the air.“Based on what we know at this moment,” she said, “there is no sign of terrorist activity in this crash.”The blast happened on the U.S. side of the Rainbow Bridge. Three other bridges between western New York and Ontario were quickly closed as a precaution, and the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport began security checks on all cars and told passengers to expect additional screenings.The ...

Denver weather: Winter storm watch for foothills, advisory issued for Denver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:46 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Cold and snow will return to Denver's weather late on Thanksgiving and continue on and off into early Saturday. Roads will be slick and slow especially early on Friday.Friday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day due to the snow and cold temperatures that won't get above freezing.This will be the first measurable snow of November for Denver, which is usually the city's fifth snowiest month with an average of about 7 inches of snow. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team The highest totals from this will be in the foothills west of I-25 with up to 10 inches possible in spots. Here's a look at possible snow totals from Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast.Possible snow totals across ColoradoPossible snow totals for the Front Range and DenverWeather tonight: Increasing clouds and coldClouds will be increasing across Colorado Wednesday night in advance of our incoming cold and snowstorm. The wind will be light and in a southerly ...

These Colorado cities are considered rising luxury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:46 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A recent study named the best cities for rising luxury in the United States, and five Colorado cities made the list.Architectural Digest found 115 major cities with increasing population growth. It then compared the cities based on activities, properties, dining, annual income, diversity and safety.Here's how these Colorado cities ranked throughout the U.S. for the most luxurious cities.ThorntonThornton made it close to the top of the list at No. 19. While Thornton's property diversity and safety ranking were average compared to the other cities, Thornton is in the top five best cities in the country for luxurious activities. Architectural Digest specifically states Thornton is known for arts and performing arts. What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denver? Thornton also ranked in the top 20 for classy dining options.LakewoodLakewood was also rated high and placed 29th in the country.It's also known for having some of the best activities in the country, as ...

Colorado triple homicide suspect arrested after multi-state manhunt

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:46 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A man who allegedly shot and killed three people and injured another in Custer County was arrested in New Mexico after a multi-agency manhunt. Hanme K. Clark allegedly shot and killed 63-year-old Rob Geers; his wife, 73-year-old Beth Wade; and 58-year-old James Daulton over what deputies believe to have been a dispute over easement lines.Following the shooting, Clark fled in a truck. Man accused of killing 3 over property dispute in Colorado arrested On Tuesday, Custer County Sheriff Rich Smith delegated Clark's apprehension to the U.S. Marshals Service’s Colorado Violent Offender Task Force. The force quickly obtained information that Clark's truck was seen traveling southbound on Interstate 25 toward New Mexico.New Mexico Police coordinated with a U.S. Marshals Service Task Force Officer and positioned an officer along I-25.According to the U.S. Marshals Service, at 1:35 p.m. Tuesday, Clark drove past the officer while driving on I-25 toward Albuquerque. The off...

Police find 2-year-old girl missing from Doral

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:46 GMT

Police found a 2-year-old who was reported missing from Doral. The child was last seen around 4:15 p.m., Wednesday at 8264 NW 48th Terrace in Doral.7Skyforce hovered over the scene as police canvassed the area. Miami-Dade Police’s aviation unit assisted Doral Police in the search.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies / The Chocolate Chip Bakery, Miami

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:46 GMT

The Chef: Alejandra JimenezThe Restaurant: The Chocolate Chip Bakery, MiamiThe Dish: Oatmeal Raisin CookiesIngredients:1 1/2 cups Bob’s Red Mill All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour1 cup Organic Cane Sugar1/2 cup Certified Gluten-Free Rolled Oats1/2 tsp Baking Powder1/2 tsp Baking Soda1/2 tsp Cinnamon1/2 tsp Salt1/2 tsp Xantham GumOptional: Add 1/2 cup of raisins or 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.1/2 cup Melted Refined Coconut Oil1/4 cup Applesauce2 1/2 tbsp Non-dairy Milk2 tsp VanillaMethod of Preparation:In a bowl, mix dry ingredients and set aside. Mix melted oil, applesauce, milk, and vanilla in another bowl. Set aside. Mix wet and dry ingredients with a rubber spatula until a thick dough is formed. Add raisins or chocolate chips and mix well.Portion cookies onto a sheet tray lined with parchment (use a scale to weigh the batter for each cookie. Each cookie weighs 70g.)Roll each cookie into a ball and place them on the sheet tray.Bake for 12 – 14 min at 350º F. Rotate the tray ...

Investigation underway after police find body inside truck in Davie

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:46 GMT

An investigation is underway after police found a body inside a pickup truck.Davie Police arrived at the scene at a Walmart, located at 4301 S. University Drive, Wednesday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where officers were near the truck. According to police, the vehicle was parked at the Walmart for some time, but it’s unclear for how long. There were no signs of foul play as police continue to investigate. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.