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ANÁLISIS | Tres grandes riesgos que tienen en vilo a la industria bancaria

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:02 GMT

(CNN Business) — Ha pasado un mes desde que Silicon Valley Bank colapsó, disparando alarmas en los pasillos de las finanzas globales.El pánico inicial se ha convertido en un estado de tensión más tolerable. Todos podemos respirar hondo, sabiendo que nuestro dinero está seguro y que los bancos tienen las herramientas que necesitan, cortesía del gobierno federal de Estados Unidos, para capotear la tormenta.“Pasamos de luces rojas intermitentes a luces amarillas intermitentes”, me dijo recientemente Mike Mayo, analista bancario sénior de Wells Fargo. “Creo que es hora de hiperconciencia y vigilancia de cualquier otra cosa” que podría socavar aún más la confianza.Los reguladores y los inversionistas ciertamente están en alerta máxima. Y no tienen que buscar demasiado para encontrar cosas de las que preocuparse.Esto es lo que pasó: las señales de alerta de SVB (su crecimiento vertiginoso, la gestión de riesgos laxa y la dependencia excesiva de los depósitos no asegurados, entre otr...

Arvada Police: Beware of wallet thieves at local stores

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:02 GMT

ARVADA, Colo. (KDVR) — Arvada Police are sharing a warning about two thieves who have targeted unsuspecting shoppers in local stores.   The thieves are using an old tried and true trick of grabbing a shopper’s valuables when the shopper isn't looking. In one case, investigators said the thieves allegedly stole a shopper’s credit card and quickly went on a $10,000 shopping spree.Police have released a security video of the thieves, two women, in action at a Costco store on Wadsworth Boulevard. Police searching for drivers in multiple hit-and-run crashes The video shows the pair casually walking through the store. Then, when a shopper turns their back and leaves their cart unattended, the thieves move in.The video shows the thieves grabbing a wallet and valuables from the cart. Other images from security cameras show close-ups of the women either entering or leaving the store.     Police need help to identify these women who are wanted for allegedly stealing wallets from local store...

3 Colorado distilleries win at World Whiskies Awards

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The winners of the 2023 World Whiskies Awards were recently announced after three rounds of taste judging.“Firstly, I must send my sincerest gratitude to everybody who made this year’s awards possible, in particular our panel of expert judges. This was an incredibly strong year across all of the categories and there were worthy winners all across the globe. It is an honor to celebrate this among so many of the industry’s finest people and long may the industry as a whole continue to thrive for many years to come,” awards director Anita Ujszaszi shared in a release. 20 top-rated whiskey bars in Denver metro, across Colorado Some Colorado distilleries came away with accolades.Breckenridge DistilleryOne of those distilleries was Breckenridge Distillery, which was awarded with three separate awards.Best American blended- High Proof Bourbon WhiskeyBest American blended limited release- Collector Art SeriesBest American blended malt- Two Clans Blended Whiskey“We're hon...

Arapahoe County weighs tougher oil, gas regulations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:02 GMT

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — On Tuesday, the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will continue a public hearing to approve or deny a moratorium for up to six months on accepting any applications for a "Use by Special Review" for an oil and gas facility. The hearing has been continued from March 28 after the board cut off public comment after about two hours. Since Colorado Senate Bill 181 was passed in 2019, additional authority has been given to each county government to enhance oil and gas regulations. In response, Arapahoe County has drafted an amendment to its Land Development Code to include oil and gas regulations.The moratorium would pause any new submittals and according to the county, "allow time to develop appropriate amendments to further protect public health, safety, welfare, and the environment." Apartment complex had multiple violations before deadly fire Potential amendments include increased water reservoir setbacks, updating requirements that reflect curre...

Police investigation underway after pedestrian-involved crash in Plantation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:02 GMT

Police are investigating a crash that involved a pedestrian on University Drive, and as a result of the incident, emergency vehicles have closed off portions of the road.Authorities shut down the southbound lanes of the road between Cleary Boulevard and Broward Boulevard Tuesday morning.The street is expected to be closed for hours as authorities investigate the scene.Drivers are urged to avoid the area by using Pine Island Road as an alternate route.The northbound lanes of University Drive have not been affected.

New details emerge after officer-involved shooting in Plantation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:02 GMT

An officer-involved shooting that took place on Saturday night at the Plantation Hotel Inn and Lounge left 44-year-old Homea Spence dead. New details released on Monday explained why police opened fire on Spence.A press release from the Plantation Police Department stated that officers were responding to the area in reference to reports of shots fired. According to the report, officers made contact with Spence who pulled a firearm from his waistband and pointed it at officers.The statement continued to say: “The deceased was a convicted felon and was in possession of a stolen firearm.”On Saturday night, one witness claimed he saw Spence handcuffed.Police have not confirmed the witness’s claims but the family of the deceased wants answers and justice for their loved one.“What happened? That’s what we want to know; the cops are not giving us any answers,” said Spence’s cousin who identified herself as Valerie. “We want justice for my cousin. H...

Police: 1 injured in shooting outside Lawrence restaurant

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:02 GMT

One person was injured in a shooting outside a restaurant in Lawrence early Tuesday morning, according to police. Officers responded to a report of a fight at the Blue Lounge & Grill on the corner of Canal and Amesbury Streets just after 1 a.m. As police were responding, dispatchers also received several 911 calls reporting shots fired in the same location. Upon arrival, officers located a man who sustained non-life threatening injuries for apparent gunshot wounds, police say. He was treated on scene by first responders and later taken to Lawrence General Hospital.The incident remains under investigation and no additional information has been released.

Crews battle fire on Whiting Street in Hanover

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:02 GMT

Crews battled a fire on Whiting Street in Hanover Tuesday morning. Fire officials say the flames started in a nearby barn and spread to the home, which appears to be significantly damaged. There is no word on any injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. https://twitter.com/HanoverFire/status/1645751621064744962

JetBlue adds nonstop flights to Orlando, Fort Myers from Worcester Regional Airport

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:02 GMT

JetBlue is adding nonstop flights to Orlando and Fort Myers, Florida from Worcester Regional Airport.Local leaders were at the airport on Monday for the announcement.Daily, year-round service to Orlando kicks off this summer. Service to Fort Myers starts next year.

Wide receiver remains the primary curiosity as Giants’ 2023 NFL Draft nears

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:02 GMT

Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, Darren Waller and the rest of the Giants’ skill players looked like they had a productive and enjoyable workout in Arizona last week.All that was missing was a star No. 1 wide receiver. At least that’s what it seems like with the NFL Draft two and a half weeks away.Brian Daboll has a lot of very good players on offense, including a new ‘X’ factor tight end in Waller, a new versatile receiver in Parris Campbell and a new veteran playmaker in Jamison Crowder.Isaiah Hodgins and Darius Slayton re-signed after strong seasons on the outside. Sterling Shepard and Wan’Dale Robinson are working to get healthy. And tight end Lawrence Cager seems to have untapped, receiver-like upside.But this franchise hasn’t had a true star receiver since Odell Beckham Jr. was traded in 2019. The Giants have either underestimated the severity of their need at the position or tripped over themselves trying to fill it since.And so, for good reas...