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Owner of Turkey’s low-cost Pegasus Airlines, wife, seriously hurt in boat crash off Greek island

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:33 GMT

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Ali Sabanci, the chairman of the company that owns Turkey’s low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines, was injured in a boat accident while vacationing in Greece, the company said Friday. His wife, businesswoman Vuslat Dogan Sabanci, was also injured.A statement from Esas Holding did not provide details on their conditions but media reports said the two were seriously hurt.The accident occurred late Thursday off the Aegean island of Leros, when an inflatable speedboat taking the couple to shore from their yacht crashed into rocks, the private DHA news agency and other media reported.The two were evacuated to the nearby Turkish resort of Bodrum for treatment, from where Ali Sabanci, 54, was later airlifted to a hospital in Istanbul, DHA said.Ali Sabanci is a member of one of Turkey’s wealthiest families. He, however, left the family conglomerate and founded Esas Holding together with his father and sister.The group acquired Pegasus Airlines in 2005, building it into Tur...

Stock market today: Global shares mixed ahead of a speech by the Federal Reserve chair

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:33 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were trading mixed Friday, as investors digested a blowout profit report from Nvidia and mixed reports on the United States economy.France’s CAC 40 rose 0.6% in early trading to 7,256.90. Germany’s DAX added 0.4% to 15,682.35. Britain’s FTSE 100 gained 0.4% to 7,365.44. U.S. shares were set to drift higher with Dow future up 0.2% at 34,220.00. S&P 500 futures were up 0.1% at 4,391.50. But in Asia, benchmarks sank, while oil prices rose. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 dropped 2.1% to finish at 31,624.28. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 dipped 0.9% to 7,115.20. South Korea’s Kospi lost 0.7% to 2,519.14. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng slipped 1.4% to 17,956.38, while the Shanghai Composite shed 0.6% to 3,064.07. Japanese inflation eased to 2.9% in August from the previous year, largely because of lower energy prices, according to government data. The consumer price index, excluding fresh food prices, rose 2.8% from the previous ...

Aug. 25-27: Things to do in Denver this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The last weekend of August brings rain showers and the potential for flooding on Friday and Saturday. While it will be a stormy weekend, there are still indoor and some outdoor things to do in Denver.Here are a few ideas of things to do near you this weekend: All weekend: Meow Wolf's 'Vortex' FestivalMeow Wolf is hosting a three-day music festival with popular artists like Remi Wolf, GRiZ and Claude VonStroke. It's taking place in "The Junkyard" in the heart of Denver. There's an official Spotify playlist to go along with the event. The event will take place rain or shine. Realities Ride and RallyThis event is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the "World's Largest Motorcycle Poker Run." Thousands of motorcycle junkies gather in Fort Collins to raise awareness and funds for Realities For Children, which provides support to children who have been abused, neglected, or are at risk in northern Colorado.Handmade in ColoradoChat with the artist behind the...

Measure to address rising property taxes makes November ballot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Come November, Colorado voters could decide on a proposed change to how property taxes are calculated. The measure, which will be called Proposition HH on the ballot, hopes to lower how much homeowners are expected to pay in property taxes each year. Local governments will then see additional funding from expected TABOR refunds. Republicans call the measure misleading since Coloradans would see a decrease in anticipated annual rebates.The state Supreme Court ruled the decision should go to voters after right-leaning groups and local governments filed a lawsuit. They argued Prop HH violates the state constitution because it addresses too many topics in one measure. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston responds to criticism over closing encampment President of the Advance Colorado Institut,e Michael Fields, who helped bring the issue to the courts, said on Colorado Point of View, “The key in the polling that we've seen publicly already is that the more that people learn about ...

Senior citizens rally to preserve South Florida history at Virginia Key Beach amid development plans

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:33 GMT

In a bid to safeguard a cherished piece of South Florida’s past, dozens of seniors embarking on a journey to preserve historical Virginia Key Beach. At 10 a.m. Friday, senior citizens from Miami Gardens Focal Point Senior Center will arrive at the historical beach to talk about their personal stories, contributing to the preservation of the area’s rich heritage.As the seniors seek to protect the cultural significance of the beach, local commissioners have already created the Virginia Key Master Plan to display the site’s future development. Initiatives for the project include the restoration of the Marine Life Stadium and a museum commemorating the history of the county’s only historically designated beach for people of color. As part of the comprehensive plan, commissioners are also considering the construction of a boat ramp and trailer parking, which is anticipated to draw substantial crowds of visitors. Among the primary motivations for these proposed dev...

Tropics Heating Up Closer To Home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:33 GMT

For now, typical Summer days expected with morning sunshine and passing showers on the breeze. By the afternoon, a few sea breeze driven inland storms. Overall, the weekend is looking nice.Heading into next week, our weather will depend on what happens with a disturbance currently located in the Northwestern Caribbean Sea.This time around the tropics are heating up closer to home…What will happen with this disturbance? The forecast is uncertain because nothing has formed and it hasn’t even been designated an Invest by NHC.However, models are starting to come together on the evolution of a possible depression/storm forming in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico early next week due to warm water temperatures and an area of lower wind shear. NHC is giving it a high chance to form and it will most likely impact Florida around Tuesday or Wednesday. For now, it’s too early to determine the magnitude of any impacts. Just keep in mind that heavy rain event may unfold in the coming ...

World Wrestling Entertainment star Bray Wyatt dies at 36

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:33 GMT

World Wrestling Entertainment star Bray Wyatt died Thursday, WWE announced. He was 36.Wyatt, whose real name was Windham Rotunda, died “unexpectedly,” according to an article on the WWE website that did not mention a cause of death.“WWE is saddened to learn that Windham Rotunda, also known as Bray Wyatt, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, at age 36,” WWE said. “WWE extends its condolences to Rotunda’s family, friends and fans.”Wyatt, the 2017 WWE champion, was also known as “The Fiend.” His last televised performance came at the 2023 Royal Rumble.“Known for his captivating performances and incredible in-ring presence, Wyatt was a defining superstar of his generation,” WWE said.Wyatt was the son of Mike and Stephanie Rotunda.Wyatt’s grandfather Robert Deroy Windham (Blackjack Mulligan), father, and two of his uncles (Barry and Kendall Windham) all wrestled in WWE. His grandfather also played college football at UTEP and saw preseason action for the New York Jets.Wyatt redshirted on th...

Person aboard UK’s Bibby Stockholm asylum seeker barge ‘attempted suicide’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:33 GMT

LONDON — A joint letter from 39 migrants who have been housed on a controversial U.K. barge for asylum seekers says one attempted suicide.The letter, sent to the U.K.’s Home Office, said the group’s move onto the Bibby Stockholm — a vessel moored in Dorset, England — was a “harsh tragedy,” and described it as an “unsafe, frightening, and isolated place.” The 39 asylum seekers write that, in the five days they were housed on the barge before being temporarily moved off due to the discovery of legionella bacteria on board, “one of the asylum seekers attempted suicide, but we acted promptly and prevented this unfortunate event.”“Considering the ongoing difficulties, it’s not unexpected that we might face a repeat of such situations in the future,” they warn. “Some friends even said they wished they had the courage to commit suicide, and our personal belief is that many of these individuals might resort to this foolishness to escape fro...

Boston police searching for woman who stole $15K worth of purses on Boylston Street

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:33 GMT

Boston police are turning to the public for help as they work to identify a woman who stole five purses worth $15,000 from a store on Boylston Street last month.The woman is described as female with dark complexion, mid-20s, tall, heavy-set, with short curly hair, who was last seen wearing spandex shorts and Crocs. The larceny incident occurred at about 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, July 27 in the area of 310 Boylston St.Anyone with information is asked to call Boston police at 617-343-4571.Community members wishing to assist in this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

Gallery: 4-H kids at the Marshfield Fair

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:33 GMT

The 155th Marshfield Fair August 18 – 27, 2023