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In courtroom faceoff, Michael Cohen says he was told to boost Trump's asset values 'arbitrarily'

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:40:10 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen faced off with him at the former president's civil fraud trial Tuesday, testifying that he worked to boost asset values to "whatever number Trump told us to.”Five years after turning on a boss that he once pledged to “take a bullet” for, Cohen is a key witness in New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit alleging that Trump and his company duped banks, insurers and others by giving them financial statements that inflated his wealth. “I was tasked by Mr. Trump to increase the total assets, based upon a number that he arbitrarily elected,” Cohen testified, saying that he and former Trump Organization finance chief Allen Weisselberg labored “to reverse-engineer the various different asset classes, increase those assets, in order to achieve a number that Mr. Trump had tasked us.”Asked what that number was, Cohen replied: “Whatever number Trump told us to.”Trump, who denies James' allegations, dismissed Cohen's account ...

Winterfest returns soon, plans announced for 2023 celebrations in St. Louis

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:40:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Winterfest, a growing St. Louis holiday tradition, will return soon for its eighth annual celebration. The "Festival of Lights" and ice skating are the big draws for this year's Winterfest events and activities. Winterfest runs from Nov. 18 to Dec. 31 at Kiener Plaza in Downtown St. Louis.Organizers expect the celebrations will bring tens of thousands to St. Louis over the course of several weeks. Rigazzi’s sold to local ownership group Winterfest has announced the following hours of operation: Fridays from 4-8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve: noon to 6 p.m.  Dec. 26-31, 2023: Open daily from noon to 8 p.m. Winterfest officially kicks off with the Festival of Lights on Nov. 18, ushering in the holiday spirit by lighting a giant tree. Click here for more information.Also on the first day, runners can partake in the third annual Winterfest 5K and 1-mile Kids Fun Run through the Arch grounds. Click here for more information. Visitors can enjo...

PHOTOS: Broadway Halloween Parade 2023 in Denver

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:40:10 GMT

The sixth annual Broadway Halloween Parade hosted by the Broadway Merchants Association and Lucky District 7 Council office took over South Broadway in Denver on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Local businesses, organizations and community members filled the street with themed floats and costumed marchers.Related ArticlesEntertainment | The best place in Denver to get a costume for Halloween — or any other day of the year | Opinion Entertainment | Things to do this weekend: Spooky Halloween parade, bloody marys, flannel fest Entertainment | Itchy-O’s dark allure: 50-member group haunts Denver’s music events Entertainment | Things to do this weekend: Harvest festival, pumpkin beers, an art fair Entertainment | Ultimate guide to getting your house — and trick-or-treaters — ready for Halloween

CU Buffs coach Deion Sanders on sign-stealing in college football: “Everyone’s trying to get an edge”

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:40:10 GMT

BOULDER — Deion Sanders had two words for those coaches and fans wringing their hands about alleged sign-stealing in college football:“Stop it,”  the first-year CU Buffs coach and former NFL and MLB star said at his weekly news conference late Tuesday morning at CU’s Champions Center.And by “stop it,” Coach Prime referred to stopping a play that you already know is coming. In fact, Sanders seemed non-plussed about the allegations of sign theft levied against coach Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan football program“I don’t know how accurate that stuff is,” Sanders said. “I mean, everybody’s trying to get an edge. Everyone’s trying to get an edge wherever they can.“You can have someone’s whole gameplan. They could mail it to you. You’ve still got to stop it.”Michigan is under NCAA investigation for an alleged off-campus sign-stealing operation. Wolverines analyst Connor Stalions bought tickets ...

WATCH: SNL pokes fun at Rep. Lauren Boebert’s groping incident at Denver theater

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:40:10 GMT

“Saturday Night Live” was off the air due to the SAG-AFTRA strike in September when Rep. Lauren Boebert was escorted out of the “Beetlejuice” musical in Denver for causing a disturbance. But the show’s writers and comedians couldn’t let the Colorado politician live the incident down before cracking a few jokes.During this weekend’s “SNL” cold open, actor Mikey Day played a defeated Rep. Jim Jordan, soliciting condolences after failing in his bid to be elected House speaker. He receives a call from Rep. Boebert (Chloe Fineman) who suggests he just keep running.“Look Jim, things are going exactly as planned. Just keep running for speaker, and even if you don’t win, great. The government shuts down and we blow this whole thing up,” she says, before being interrupted by a hand that enters the frame and gropes her.“Stop, stop, stop,” Fineman says.“Sorry, are you out somewhere?” Day asks.“Yeah, I gotta go. I’m at the theater seeing ‘Aladdin,’” Fineman replies.Related ArticlesT...

Colorado weather: Prepare for wintry weekend as temps plummet to the low 20s by Sunday

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:40:10 GMT

Denver metro residents should start preparing for a wintry weekend, with below-freezing temperatures and possible snow in the forecast.The first snow of the season could fall in Denver and temperatures will get into the low 20s this weekend as a cold front blows through the state.Temperatures will drop through the rest of the week, from highs in the 70s Tuesday and Wednesday to the 50s Friday and Saturday, then Sunday’s high is expected to be 35 degrees.Lows beginning Thursday night will drop to right around freezing; by Sunday, low temperatures could get as cold as 22 degrees.As the temperatures drop, Denver and most of the Interstate 25 corridor could get snow Saturday and Sunday.On Saturday, slight rain chances begin in the early afternoon, then late evening precipitation could be a mix of snow and rain. After 10 p.m., there is a chance of snow, and snow chances will continue through the day Sunday.Monday also has a slight chance of snow, but temperatures will warm up sligh...

California among dozens of states suing Meta, alleging its harmful to kids

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:40:10 GMT

Dozens of US states, including California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people’s mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to its platforms.The lawsuit filed in federal court in California also claims that Meta routinely collects data on children under 13 without their parents' consent, in violation of federal law.“Meta has harnessed powerful and unprecedented technologies to entice, engage, and ultimately ensnare youth and teens. Its motive is profit, and in seeking to maximize its financial gains, Meta has repeatedly misled the public about the substantial dangers of its social media platforms,” the complaint says. “It has concealed the ways in which these platforms exploit and manipulate its most vulnerable consumers: teenagers and children.”In addition to the 33 states, nine other attorneys general are filing in their respective states, bringing the ...

Douglas McIntire Dies in Motorcycle Accident on Highway 152 [Merced County, CA]

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:40:10 GMT

59-Year-Old Rider Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Collision near Gonzaga RoadMERCED COUNTY, CA (October 24, 2023) – Sunday night, a motorcycle accident claimed the life of Douglas McIntire on Highway 152.Around 11:30 p.m., law enforcement and emergency responders were dispatched to the westbound lanes of the freeway near Gonzaga Road.Preliminary investigations are underway to ascertain the factors leading to the accident. It appears that the operator of a 2022 Honda motorcycle collided with a wooden construction closure sign while attempting to exit the highway.The motorcyclist lost control and collided with the rear attenuator of a 2013 Freightliner parked on the on-ramp.First responders pronounced the motorcyclist, later identified as 59-year-old McIntire from Los Banos, deceased at the scene.Currently, authorities are actively working to determine whether drugs or alcohol played a role. If you have any additional information related to this incident, please reach out to lo...

Miles Jackson Killed in Pedestrian Collision on North Main Street [Borger, TX]

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:40:10 GMT

Vehicle Crash Killed 65-Year-Old Borger Resident on North Main StreetBORGER, TX (October 24, 2023) – On Sunday evening, a collision between a car and a pedestrian left Miles Jackson dead.The incident occurred on October 1st, in the 1600 block of North Main Street near the north Borger City Limits.According to BPD, medical personnel responded to a crash report involving a 2015 Ford Pickup and a pedestrian. The man tried to cross the lane and walked into the southbound road where a pickup was traveling.As per the preliminary investigation, the Ford Pickup driver swerved in an attempt to avoid colliding with the pedestrian but failed.Police identified the pedestrian as 65-year-old Miles Jackson. Rescue professionals arrived on the site and immediately started lifesaving measures but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. Meanwhile, Ford Pickup passengers and the driver remained unharmed.Furthermore, a portion of the roadway was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and pre...

Walter Wilkins Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Collision on 98th Road [Lubbock, TX]

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:40:10 GMT

78-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Crash on Slide RoadLUBBOCK, TX (October 24, 2023) – A pedestrian collision took place on 98th Road Wednesday night, resulting in the fatality of Walter Wilkins on October 11th.At approximately 8:00 p.m., officers arrived at the scene near Slide Road in response to the incident. According to initial reports, the collision occurred as a passenger van was traveling in an eastward direction and collided with a pedestrian who was crossing from the south side of the road.On-site medics later pronounced the male pedestrian dead, due to the extent of his injuries. The victim was later identified by authorities as 78-year-old Wilkins.Currently, an active investigation is underway to determine the events leading up to the incident.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Walter Wilkins. May the memories of your loved one give you strength in the days ahead.It is important to have strong leg...