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Released on bail, Nigeria’s Kuti to begin concert tour amid assault trial

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:23:16 GMT

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian Afrobeat star facing trial on charges of assaulting a police officer will embark on a delayed concert tour after being released on bail, his manager said Wednesday.Seun Kuti, who was in court on Wednesday, has concerts scheduled in more than a dozen countries but his departure had been on hold because of the trial, his manager Ayo Moses told The Associated Press.The son of Nigerian musical icon and political agitator Fela Kuti, who himself was serially detained by Nigerian military regimes, Seun Kuti had been held for more than a week after he was caught allegedly assaulting a police officer in Nigeria’s economic hub of Lagos.At Wednesday’s court hearing, the presiding judge ruled that it was the public prosecutor – not the police – that had the power to prosecute the musician. The judge then adjourned the case until a further hearing on July 3.“He is on bail and as a responsible citizen, he will continue to enjoy his rights because he is...

Denver mayoral candidates discuss their plans for public safety

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:23:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Crime is a big issue in Colorado and specifically here in Denver. Data from the Common Sense Institute shows that in 2022, Denver's monthly average crime rate was 43% higher than it was in 2019. This is something the mayoral candidates, Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston, are both addressing in their platforms.Like their plans on homelessness, these candidates have some things in common when it comes to their plans for public safety. They both want to hire more police officers, but stakeholders backing their campaigns have different ideas. Denver mayoral candidates on homelessness Brough and Johnston have gained key endorsements over the past two months.The Denver Police Protective Association, the Denver Sheriff's Fraternal Order of Police and Denver Firefighters Local 858 are all throwing their support behind Brough."For me, this is not only about keeping you safe in your neighborhood, keeping our kids safe in their schools, but it's also about preventing crime, and ...

How to see if part of Colorado's $600M in unclaimed property could be yours

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:23:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The State of Colorado is holding $640,552,115 in unclaimed property, and some of it could be yours.Money and tangible property are turned over to the state treasury for safekeeping for a variety of reasons with the goal of returning the lost or forgotten assets to their rightful owner. Sometimes businesses lose track of property or payments, and that's one way that your money might up in unclaimed property, according to the Colorado Unclaimed Property Division.Some of those assets in the states possession might even belong to schools, hospitals, small businesses and corporationsHow to see if you have unclaimed propertyThere is a list of over 1.7 million names and businesses for whom the property is waiting to be claimed, according to Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young. You can search your name to see what assets might be waiting for you. In the results, you will see information about how much is in each claim, and where it is coming from to determine if it might be ...

Denver mayoral candidates on homelessness

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:23:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Homelessness is one of the biggest issues facing the community. This year's Point In Time count of people experiencing homelessness in Colorado found nearly 4,800 people experiencing homelessness in Denver alone, with almost 6,900 people unhoused across the entire metro area. Fixing it will present a major challenge for whoever becomes Denver's next mayor.Both candidates in Denver's June mayoral runoff, Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough, acknowledge this a big issue facing the city. While there are some commonalities in their plans to solve it, they have key differences too.Both Brough and Johnston have said they would continue enforcing the city's camping ban, which has not been very successful since going into effect 11 years ago. But they say the ban can't be the only solution.Denver mayoral candidates Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston during election night April 4, 2023 (Credit: AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Kelly Brough on campsitesBrough has pledged to end unsanctioned ...

Police continue search for gunman after mother of 6 shot, killed in NE Miami-Dade

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:23:16 GMT

There was a family tragedy at a South Florida park when a mother and her six children came under fire while they were in their car. The mother ended up dying after the shots were fired.Miami-Dade Police worked well into Tuesday night as they tried to piece together the crime. A search for the gunman who killed the mother of six is also underway. The victim has been identified as 33-year-old Jeretha Lawson. “I cannot even begin to imagine what those children felt having watched their mom get shot,” said MDPD Officer Angel Rodriguez. “I cannot even imagine what they are feeling or going through right now.”The shooting happened at Oak Grove Park on Northeast 159th Street and Seventh Avenue.According to investigators, what started as some sort of dispute between two groups quickly turned deadly.“The dispute escalated when a firearm was produced, shots were fired, striking the adult female victim,” Rodriguez said.That mother was struck by gunfire as sh...

Police searching for thieves after stealing golf carts from Opa Locka business

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:23:16 GMT

Law enforcement officers are searching for a pair of golf cart crooks after they took off with golf carts.On May 1, the men stole the recreational vehicles that were parked at a business near Northwest 43rd Avenue and 131st Street in Opa Locka.Police said the buggies are worth thousands of dollars.If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Florida school system has closed investigation into teacher who showed Disney movie with gay character

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:23:16 GMT

(CNN) — The Hernando County School Board has closed its investigation into a Florida teacher who showed the Disney film “Strange World” to her fifth-grade class, according to a copy of the district’s final report provided to CNN by Jenna Barbee, the educator.Barbee said the Florida Department of Education’s inappropriate conduct investigation is ongoing.A first-year teacher at Winding Waters K-8 school, Barbee said she showed the 2022 film because it directly related to class curriculum, not because it portrayed Disney’s first openly gay character. The animated film tells the story of a family of explorers and Barbee said it was relevant to her lesson on ecosystems and the environment.Barbee was reported to the Florida Department of Education after a student told their mom, a member of the school board, about the film being shown. The school system subsequently opened its own investigation.The final report from Hernando County says, “The investigation was completed regarding the par...

In a new BMW sedan, drivers can change lanes using just their eyes

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:23:16 GMT

(CNN) — In the new BMW 5-series sedan, unveiled Wednesday by the German luxury automaker, drivers will be able to change lanes on the highway just by looking to the side.The car’s optional Highway Assistant system allows drivers to go long distances on major highways without touching the steering wheel or pedals. This sort of feature is now offered by a number of major automakers, but BMW adds this novel capability: Drivers will be able to change lanes just by looking at one of the outside mirrors.Automated lane changes are possible in many similar systems but, ordinarily, the driver has to request it, or assent to the car’s suggestion for a lane change, by using the turn signal.With the new BMW system, if the car’s automated driving system suggests a lane change – say, if the car ahead is going too slowly – the driver only has to look at the corresponding side mirror and the car will do the rest. The system relies on a camera mounted behind the steering to monitor the directio...

Police: Teen arrested after stabbing leaves student with non-life-threatening injuries at Lynn Classical High School

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:23:16 GMT

Authorities say a 16-year-old student was stabbed at Lynn Classical High School in what police believe was an isolated incident.The Lynn Police Department said the victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in the back Wednesday morning.Police also arrested a 17-year-old male student after responding, stating in a news release that he had been “initially charged with Assault to Murder and Carrying a Dangerous Weapon on School Grounds.”“This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no information that would indicate a danger to any other students,” the department stated in an update.The teen victim was later taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. By noontime, the rest of the student body was dismissed from the high school.

Prosecutor: Work dispute appeared to lead to stabbing at Mattapan grocery store

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:23:16 GMT

A man accused of stabbing a fellow employee at a Star Market in Mattapan appeared in court to face an assault charge filed against him.Trevor Charlton, 47, was arraigned in Dorchester District Court on Wednesday. The Hyde Park resident was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after the prosecution in his case claimed he picked up an object and stabbed a co-worker in the abdomen after they had a verbal fight on Tuesday afternoon.According to the prosecutor, the suspect had accused the victim of not doing his job at the Star Market on River Street.In court, the two sides appeared to disagree on what caused the victim to receive their injury. The prosecutor claimed that the victim was jumped by several employees and was stabbed so deep, his back tissue was sliced and he was unable to be stitched up.Meanwhile, a relative of the suspect claimed that the injury was a puncture wound, and that the victim received it when he hit something during the aforementioned fight.C...