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Capital Bank opens new DC branch as it continues to help businesses grow

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:57 GMT

Processed with VSCO with a6pro preset Processed with VSCO with a6pro preset This content is sponsored by Capital Bank.Capital Bank has always been committed to helping businesses in the Washington, D.C. metro region grow, and now it is planting its flag in the area even further by opening a new branch right in the heart of the nation’s capital at 1400 W Street Northwest.“We recognize that in order to serve communities and in order to serve neighborhoods, you need to be in those communities and in those neighborhoods,” said JJ Kaye, Capital Bank’s chief marketing officer. “You need to be there on the ground with your customers.”The entrance to the new branch is located along 14th Stree...

Colombian military searches for heroic dog who helped find children in the Amazon jungle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:57 GMT

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — With his powerful snout and his pointy ears, Wilson became a national hero in Colombia when he helped the military find four Indigenous children who survived a plane crash and were lost in the Amazon jungle for 40 days.Pawprints from the military-trained search dog led trackers to the children earlier this month. But the Belgian Shepherd went missing during the search and is now himself the target of a sophisticated rescue operation that started soon after the four young survivors where flown on a helicopter to Bogota.The Colombian military says it has left 70 soldiers in the dense swath of jungle around the crash site to look for its beloved search dog. And commanders have vowed not to leave the remote area until soldiers return home with the star pup.It’s been a month since Wilson got lost in the rainforest, and its hard to know if the two-year-old dog is still alive. But the sniffer dog’s rescue would lift the spirits of many Colombians, and add a heartwar...

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 6/21/2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:57 GMT

Tech stocks fell Wednesday, keeping Wall Street mixed and sapping more momentum from its five-week rally. The S&P 500 closed 0.5% lower Wednesday, its third straight pullback after rallying last week to its highest level in more than a year. The Nasdaq composite fell 1.2%, more than the rest of the market. The Dow, which has less weighting with tech stocks, fell less. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said more hikes to interest rates may be on the way to get inflation under control. Slightly more stocks rose than fell. On Wednesday:The S&P 500 fell 23.02 points, or 0.5%, to 4,365.69.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 102.35 points, or 0.3%, to 33,951.52.The Nasdaq composite fell 165.09 points, or 1.2% to 13,502.20.The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 3.68 points, or 0.2%, to 1,863.01.For the week:The S&P 500 is down 43.90 points, or 1%.The Dow is down 347.60 points, or 1%.The Nasdaq is down 187.37 points, or 1.4%.The Russell 2000 is down 12.45 points, o...

Denver weather: Pinpoint Weather Alert Day for severe storms Wednesday evening

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Strong to severe thunderstorms will stay in Denver's weather forecast through Wednesday evening, and return again Thursday. The Front Range to the eastern plains remains under a slight to enhanced risk for thunderstorms becoming severe with the potential to produce large hail, damaging wind gusts, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes. Weather tonight: Thunderstorms continueSevere thunderstorms and tornado watches continue until 8 p.m. During this time there will be the greatest concern in the Denver area will be large hail and strong wind gusts. Even after the watches expire, there will be a risk of thunderstorms. The greatest concern for severe storms will track east through the overnight. Weather tomorrow: Another round of thunderstorms There will be another risk for thunderstorms tomorrow. Some morning sunshine will help to add instability and bring back the risk for strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, strong wind and isolated tor...

$1,443 makeup theft leads to Wheat Ridge PD 'missed connections' post

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police in Wheat Ridge are looking for three women they've dubbed the "Wheat Ridge Kardashians," who are accused of stealing over $1,400 in makeup from an Ulta store.The incident happened on May 28, when the three went into an Ulta and began shopping."What do you need cosmetics for -- your makeup game is clearly already on point," Wheat Ridge police said in a post on social media. Where to find trending cheese wheel pasta near Denver They took some time browsing the store and loading things into bags -- $1,443 in products, to be exact, according to police.Wheat Ridge police said this haul would have been fine, had they not forgotten to pay on their way out.One of the people accused of stealing $1,443 in merchandise from a Wheat Ridge Ulta store (Credit: Wheat Ridge Police Department).One of the people accused of stealing $1,443 in merchandise from a Wheat Ridge Ulta store (Credit: Wheat Ridge Police Department).One of the people accused of stealing $1,443 in mercha...

Trial begins in case of former Miami Gardens Police officer accused of placing knee on pregnant woman’s neck

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:57 GMT

It was time for trial for a former police officer who was caught on camera placing his knee onto a pregnant woman’s neck. The woman said her painful encounter with the officer did not end there.Former Miami Gardens Police Gardens Officer Jordy Martel appeared in court on Wednesday morning.The 33-year-old faces four counts of battery and two counts of official misconduct.Martel is being accused of pressing his knee into Safiya Satchell’s neck while she was on the ground.Martel worked an off-duty security job at the time.The takedown stemmed from a confrontation with a waitress over food inside Tootsie’s Cabaret on Jan. 14, 2020.During Martel’s court appearance, Satchell took the stand to testify.“That’s his knee on my neck,” she said.After the confrontation inside the nightclub, Satchell went back to her car. That’s when Martel approached to give her a no-trespass order.Martel was heard asking Satchell to follow him to his car, but she refuse...

Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill under investigation for allegedly slapping Haulover Marina employee

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:57 GMT

Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill, who is about to start his second season with the team, is under investigation for allegedly slapping an employee at the Haulover Marina. The Miami-Dade Police Department said they are investigating the allegation of assault and battery involving the 29-year-old athlete that occurred on Sunday. The workers at Kelley Fishing Fleet, located at 10800 Collins Ave., did not want to speak on camera, but one of the owners told 7News that Hill hit a 57-year-old marina worker. She said she hoped to have this matter handled privately with an apology, but since the allegations are now public, that may not happen. The owner of the Fishing Fleet said cameras caught video of Hill hitting the worker, but she isn’t ready to release it. Over the weekend, Hill posted a video of himself with his agent fishing on a boat with a caption that said he was in a 45-minute battle with a shark and “good times.” The post has since been taken down, one source...

Blackened Snapper with Beurre Blanc / Joliet, Miami Beach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:57 GMT

A South Florida chef brings a taste of the Big Easy to the Magic City. The Chef: Dani ViteThe Restaurant: Joliet, Miami BeachThe Dish: Blackened Snapper with Beurre BlancIngredients:6 oz snapper filet (skin on)Old Bay seasoningBeurre Blanc:1 oz. Sliced Shallot1 Sprig of Thyme1 Sprig Tarragon1 tsp Black Peppercorns8 oz Butter4 oz Heavy Cream2.5 oz White Wine2 tsp Old Bay SeasoningMethod of Preparation:Snapper:Season filet generously with Old Bay seasoning.Sear filet in saute pan for 1 minute skin side down.Flip, then place in 375 F oven for 2-3 minutes.Buerre Blanc:Sweat your shallots with thyme and tarragon.Add your black pepper and white wine.Reduce to almost dry.Add your cream and reduce.Add in your butter.Strain and season with old bay.Joliet Miami Beach1209 17th St.Miami Beach, FL 33139786-527-2869jolietmiamibeach.com

Video shows biker leaving skid marks on Boynton Beach Pride crosswalk, taking pictures of damage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:57 GMT

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) — A biker was caught on camera defacing a Pride crosswalk mural in Boynton Beach.Boynton Beach Police released surveillance video of a motorcycle driver leaving multiple skid marks on the mural, with its 11 colors of unity, June 2.“This was an act of hate,” said Boynton Beach Mayor Ty Penserga. “I think it’s sad these types of acts happen still.”Authorities said a neighbor heard screeching and saw a biker wearing dark clothing and a helmet.Some say the driver was fueled by hate.“I would consider it a hate crime, I think hate can manifest in various ways,” said area resident Dante Brown.Others also think this act was just to show off. “I think it was just them being silly and showing off trying to make a really cool video,” said Boynton Beach resident Amy Awad.The Pride mural was unveiled two years ago. The act is believed to be intentional, as the biker is seen doing a burnout, then turning his he...

Chinese PM hits back at EU call for de-risking

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:57 GMT

PARIS — China’s Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday warned against the European Union’s plan to “de-risk” supply chains, piling on diplomatic pressure ahead of an EU leaders’ summit to discuss relations with Beijing.“Recently we did hear some unharmonious voices, such as some people in Europe who floated the question whether economic development should reduce dependency and de-risk,” Li said during a dinner with French and Chinese businessmen and France’s Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire in Paris. “We think in today’s economic globalization, dependency is a must, and is mutual. You depend on me, and I depend on you,” he said.De-risking has been the key concept of the European Commission’s new approach towards China as outlined by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “The concept of de-risking, on the face of it, seems fine. But de-risking must not be [applied] in a generalized manner. This concept shall co...