Nikola Jokic thinks Chet Holmgren’s ambition shouldn’t be limited to Rookie of the Year: “He can be much better than that”

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:07:36 GMT

Nikola Jokic thinks Chet Holmgren’s ambition shouldn’t be limited to Rookie of the Year: “He can be much better than that” There were mistakes the Nuggets could’ve, would’ve, should’ve avoided as their lead slipped away in the last four minutes Saturday night: one-on-one defensive coverages blown, uncharacteristic turnovers committed, possessions stretched too dangerously to the tail end of the shot clock.But on the other side of those failures was a team Denver recognizes as a serious Western Conference challenger. In a 118-117 loss to Oklahoma City, there might have been regret, but there wasn’t shame.The Nuggets (17-10) will get another home-court swing at the Thunder two weeks after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s mid-range jumper with less than a second to go handed them their second home loss of 2023-24.“You kind of see some of us in them,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. “A young, promising team that is going through the building blocks of getting better, and going from a team that is trying to be a playoff team and then trying to be a team that can ad...

Rose Bowl 'superfan' has attended every game since 1946

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:07:36 GMT

Rose Bowl 'superfan' has attended every game since 1946 Meet John Leis who, at 91, says he has attended every Rose Bowl Game for the last 75 years - and he has the tickets to prove it. When he was just 14, John says he snuck through a fence with friends to watch his first game in 1946, but they got kicked out. Leis spoke with KTLA 5 Reporter John Fenoglio about his commitment not only to the Rose Bowl Game as an enduring institution, but also to his personal longevity.

Jan. 6 rioter sentenced to over 4 years in prison for attacking officers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:07:36 GMT

Jan. 6 rioter sentenced to over 4 years in prison for attacking officers (The Hill) — A Michigan man, who has described himself as a militia leader, was sentenced to more than four years in prison Friday for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot on the Capitol.Matthew Thomas Krol, 65, assaulted at least three officers, injuring one of them, with a baton that he stole from the officers, prosecutors said. Court documents show that he pushed his way through a crowd of rioters on the Lower West Plaza of the Capitol grounds, threw a water bottle at law enforcement and then attacked the officers.U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras sentenced Krol to four years and 3 months in prison — though he will get credit for the time he's served since his arrest in February 2022, the Associated Press reported.“The course of my life was changed that day, and he was part of the mob that ensured I’d lose my career,” former Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell said in the courtroom.Ahead of the sentencing, Krol apologized to Gonell — who retired from the department a yea...

VIDEO: Thieves smash car into 7-Eleven in Vallejo

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:07:36 GMT

VIDEO: Thieves smash car into 7-Eleven in Vallejo (KRON) -- A group of burglars were caught in the act at 7-Eleven in Vallejo on Friday night. A car was seen ramming into the front entrance of the store on Georgia Street. The suspects were able to gain entry and steal a number of cigarettes and other tobacco products off the 7-Eleven's shelves. The group was seen arriving at the store in two cars.At least four suspects were seen entering the business after the car rammed into the 7-Eleven. No suspect descriptions have been released at this time. VIDEO: Thieves crash car into San Jose smoke shop, steal bags of vape products KRON4 reached out to the Vallejo Police Department for more information. We are waiting to hear back.

Small plane crashes into power lines in Oregon and kills 3, police say

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:07:36 GMT

Small plane crashes into power lines in Oregon and kills 3, police say INDEPENDENCE, Ore. (AP) — A small plane crashed into power lines in Oregon late Saturday afternoon and killed all three people on board, police said.Polk County emergency services received the report of the single engine plane crash in Independence around 4:55 p.m., the Independence Police Department said in a statement posted on social media.Police said the initial investigation found the collision with electrical power lines resulted in a small brush fire and a power outage in the community about 12 miles (19.3 kilometers) southwest of Salem.Pacific Power said at least 375 customers were without power in Independence after the crash, the Statesman Journal reported.The Independence police and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating, police said.A possible cause of the crash and the names of the deceased were not immediately released.The Associated Press

Serbia’s populists look to further tighten grip on power in tense election

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:07:36 GMT

Serbia’s populists look to further tighten grip on power in tense election BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic is looking to further tighten his grip on power in an election on Sunday that has been marred by reports of major irregularities during a tense campaign.The main contest in the parliamentary and local elections is expected to be between Vucic’s governing right-wing Serbian Progressive Party, or SNS, and a centrist coalition that is trying to undermine the populists who have ruled the troubled Balkan state since 2012.The Serbia Against Violence opposition list is expected to mount the biggest challenge for the city council in Belgrade. An opposition victory in the capital would seriously dent Vucic’s hardline rule in the country, analysts say.“Changes in Serbia have started and there is no force that can stop that,” said Dragan Djilas, the opposition coalition leader, after he voted in Belgrade. “We, as the strongest opposition list, will defend people’s will by all democratic means.”Several right-...

Over 60 people have drowned in the capsizing of a migrant vessel off Libya, the UN says

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:07:36 GMT

Over 60 people have drowned in the capsizing of a migrant vessel off Libya, the UN says CAIRO (AP) — A boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people dead, including women and children, the U.N. migration agency said.Saturday’s shipwreck was the latest tragedy in this part of the Mediterranean Sea, a key but dangerous route for migrants seeking a better life in Europe. Thousands have died, according to officials.The U.N.’s International Organization for Migration said in a statement the boat was carrying 86 migrants when strong waves swamped it off the town of Zuwara on Libya’s western coast and that 61 migrants drowned, according to survivors.“The central Mediterranean continues to be one of the world’s most dangerous migration routes,” the agency wrote on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.Libya has in recent years emerged as the dominant transit point for migrants fleeing war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East, even though the North African nation has plunged into chaos foll...

APD investigates officer-involved shooting on 6th Street

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:07:36 GMT

APD investigates officer-involved shooting on 6th Street AUSTIN (KXAN) - Austin Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting on 6th Street. It happened before midnight in the 200 Block of East 6th Street between Brazos and San Jacinto.Police have not released details about the shooting. Images from the scene show a large presence of police, with officers using crime tape to block the street. Officers plan to hold a briefing later this morning to update the investigation.

Daily horoscope for December 17, 2023

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:07:36 GMT

Daily horoscope for December 17, 2023 Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST today (4 a.m. to 12 noon PST). After that, the Moon moves from Aquarius into Pisces.Happy Birthday for Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023:You are an honest, straightforward, practical realistic. You speak your mind and say what you mean. This year you have wrapped up many things and let go of what was no longer relevant. Next year, in 2024, you will open new doors and explore new avenues.ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★Just coast for the early part of today during the Moon Alert because things are confusing. Don’t shop except for food or gas. Make no important decisions. After the Moon Alert is over, you will suddenly feel confident. Tonight: Contentment. This Week: Authority figures from your past.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★Agree to nothing important this morning. However, after the Moon Alert is over, you can move forward with confidence. People will help you. Friends will be reliable. You also might make an appeal t...

Dear Abby: I’m not sure I can spend the rest of my life with babyman in tow

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:07:36 GMT

Dear Abby: I’m not sure I can spend the rest of my life with babyman in tow DEAR ABBY: I was just released from the hospital, and I suspect my husband is tapping his foot waiting for me to fix him lunch.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: I can’t believe my wife thinks it’s normal how she lives Advice | Dear Abby: My wife’s snubbing of my parents could cost me a lot of money Advice | Dear Abby: This is my family’s pronunciation, and the correction is hurtful Advice | Dear Abby: If my daughter’s not good enough for his son, what does that mean for us? Advice | Dear Abby: I let a drunk guy stay on my couch, and he won’t leave He isn’t doing or saying anything overt, like “Get up and make me lunch,” but it’s more like he is whining about the options in front of him — peanut butter, frozen leftovers, etc.I’m on a liquid diet and do not feel well. I may be well enough to get out of the hospital, but I’m far...