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NYPD to Pay Largest Protester Settlement Ever For Abuses During George Floyd Uprising

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:31 GMT

New York City reached a historic settlement this week on behalf of more than 1,300 people who were attacked by police while protesting the police killing of George Floyd in 2020.The plaintiffs claimed that the New York Police Department violated protesters’ civil and constitutional rights by making mass arrests, using excessive force, using pepper spray improperly, and using a tactic called kettling to trap and arrest protesters ahead of an imposed curfew. Join Our Newsletter Original reporting. Fearless journalism. Delivered to you. I'm in The proposed settlement will pay out $13 million to 1,380 protesters — about $10,000 per person — the largest total payout to protesters in a class action suit in the United States, according to the plaintiffs. The settlement did not impose any reforms on the NYPD.What the suit means for policing will depend on how New Yorkers and...

Kepler scores the go-ahead run on a passed ball in the Twins’ 6-3 win over the Mariners

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:31 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Max Kepler scored the go-ahead run on a passed ball in the eighth inning and Minnesota pitchers struck out 14 in the Twins’ 6-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night. Kepler scored from third when a pitch from reliever Andrés Muñoz (2-3) got past catcher Tom Murphy, breaking a 3-3 tie. Kepler also hit a solo homer in the fifth inning off Luis Castillo. Ryan Jeffers put the Twins ahead with a first-inning single, and rookie Edouard Julien and Kepler made it 3-0 with home runs in the fifth. The Mariners tied it with a pair of homers of their own. Tom Murphy connected off Twins starter Kenta Maeda in the sixth inning, and Eugenio Suárez tied it with a two-run shot in the seventh off Griffin Jax. Alex Kirillof hit a two-run homer in the ninth against Devin Sweet in the pitcher’s major league debut.Emilio Pagan (4-1) was the winner. Jhoan Duran pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his 16th save. Maeda had nine strikeouts for Minnesota. Castillo h...

Reeling Yankees show frustration at end of disappointing trip

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:31 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Rodón and Tommy Kahnle visibly displayed the New York Yankees’ struggles.Rodón sarcastically blew a kiss while walking to the dugout after the second inning and Kahnle took out his frustrations on a cooling fan in the dugout on Wednesday during the Yankees’ 7-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.The loss marked the first time in 14 years New York was swept in a three-game series by the Angels, The Yankees completed a 1-5 trip that saw them drop to last place in the AL East. They have lost four straight and nine of 11.Manager Aaron Boone admitted: “We stink right now.”“We’re not very good right now. We understand that and certainly this is a low point for us,” he said. “So acknowledging that we’re not in a good place as a team right now and we’re not playing anywhere near the ball we need to be able to play to put ourselves in a good position at the end of the season.”After giving up a pair of two-run homers and four runs the first two inni...

Declan Rice comes in as 2nd-half sub in Arsenal’s 5-0 victory over the MLS All-Stars

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:31 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — If this was the reception for Declan Rice in the U.S. capital, imagine this season in London.Arsenal’s new midfield star came on as a second-half substitute and helped finish off a 5-0 victory over the MLS All-Stars on Wednesday night. Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard, Jorginho, Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz all scored — but those weren’t the only highlights for the many red-clad Arsenal supporters in the crowd at Audi Field.Rice moved from West Ham to the Gunners for a British-record transfer fee last weekend, reported to be 105 million pounds ($138 million). The crowd roared when he came in just over an hour into the match, and cheered again when he possessed the ball.U.S. national team forward Folarin Balogun, whose days at Arsenal could be numbered, also came on for the London club at the same time as Rice.By then, the Gunners had a 3-0 lead.“I think we were suffocated with the weather … and we could not really control the game,” Arsenal m...

Casa Bonita employees demand answers, start petition

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Casa Bonita employees submitted a list of demands to management last week and started a petition citing why they are unhappy with their current situation at the iconic restaurant. The list came from 50 employees asking management "to revert to what was originally promised by ownership when they were hired months ago." Defining their exact hours of operation and giving them a set fully operational opening date is another concern the workers brought to the table. How does Casa Bonita’s wait staff pay stack up to other Colorado jobs? In addition to Casa Bonita's undefined hours and days of operation, the group demanded access to health benefits. It also wants "the ability to consider employment documents for a reasonable timeframe before signing; and to reinstate former employees lost through Casa Bonita’s contract-related disputes."In a press release, the group known as #WeAreTeamCasa, said it drafted the demand letter to management with the assistance of Restaura...

Potholes creating dangerous situation outside Lakewood motorcycle shop

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:31 GMT

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) -- Potholes around Lakewood's Motorado motorcycle shop are a hazard and potentially dangerous for riders. Consignment bikes are the name of the game -- from Harleys to sport bikes to adventure bikes, if it's got two wheels, you'll probably find it at this shop.But salesperson Chance Wolford said he's growing concerned about the state of the road outside the shop, where dozens of potholes now line the street. "It's a huge safety concern at this point," he said. "I just don't want to see anybody getting hurt out there." Homeowners happy to hear of new stoplights being added to County Line Road Motorado sits on the US-6 Frontage Road, on the north side of the freeway between Sheridan and Wadsworth boulevards. The Problem Solvers saw driver after driver going into oncoming traffic to avoid the potholes Wednesday.Wolford said it's especially concerning with how many motorcycles come in and out on the road. "It’s not a very safe situation, especially when it’s you...

Electric scooters blocking sidewalk access to disabled residents

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is cracking down on parked scooters on sidewalks in the city. Some Denver residents are not able to make it around town simply because of how someone parked their electric scooter. Tom Miller and many other disabled Denver residents are asking people to be more cautious. Getting a ride in an accessible van is difficult, so the majority of the time Miller is using his power chair to get around, and those scooters being parked on the sidewalk have not made that easy. He’s been in a wheelchair and power scooter for quite some time after an infection in his left leg led to an amputation. Now, getting to the clinic that's making his prosthetic is difficult. Scooters parked along his path essentially block his way -- some in the middle of the sidewalk and others leading up to ramps. "I’d like to go through life in Denver without running into obstacles every time I want to go out," Miller said. "I thought, 'why do I ...

A gunman in New Zealand kills 2 people hours ahead of first game in Women's World Cup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:31 GMT

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — A man stormed a high-rise construction site in downtown Auckland early Thursday morning, shooting at terrified workers and killing two people hours before New Zealand planned to host the first game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament. The gunman was found dead after a police shootout, during which an officer was shot and wounded. Four civilians were also injured. The shooting happened near hotels where Team Norway and other soccer teams have been staying.New Zealand Prime Minster Chris Hipkins said the tournament would go ahead as scheduled.“Clearly with the FIFA World Cup kicking off this evening, there are a lot of eyes on Auckland," Hipkins said. "The government has spoken to FIFA organizers this morning and the tournament will proceed as planned."“I want to reiterate that there is no wider national security threat,” he added. "This appears to be the action of one individual.”The shooting jarred New Zealand, where active shooter incidents are rar...

Yankees kiss hellish road trip goodbye as Angels sweep

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:31 GMT

ANAHEIM — After falling to the Angels one last time, the Yankees find themselves in hell.The Halos beat the stumbling Yankees, 7-3, on Wednesday at Angel Stadium, thus completing their first sweep over New York since July 2009. The loss brought an end to a hellish road trip that also saw the Yankees lose 2-of-3 to the Rockies, the worst team in the National League, immediately following the All-Star break.The Yankees will fly home in last place in the American League East after Carlos Rodon endured his worst start since signing a six-year, $162 million contract in December. The southpaw surrendered four hits, six earned runs and two homers over 4.1 innings while walking five and striking out three.The homers, hit by Taylor Ward and Luis Rengifo, gave the Angles a 4-0 lead after just two innings. As Rodon left the mound after the second frame, he was caught blowing a kiss in response to jeering Yankees fans behind the club’s dugout.Rodon, who also gave up an RBI single to...

Patriots update website with new coaching titles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:31 GMT

The New England Patriots have not made any official announcements regarding coaching titles for the 2023 season, but they did update the coaching section of their website with some notable changes as of early Thursday morning.The Patriots quietly updated the coaches section of their website with titles.New titles this season:Adrian Klemm: OLWill Lawing: TEBill O'Brien: OC/QBsEvan Rothstein: Asst. QBsKeith Jones: DefenseJoe Judge: Asst. HChttps://t.co/w9A00RhbuD pic.twitter.com/fWMYZO8PaS— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) July 20, 2023Joe Judge, who previously was listed as an offensive assistant/quarterbacks coach, is now listed as assistant head coach. Evan Rothstein, who was brought over from the Detroit Lions with Matt Patricia, now is listed with the title of assistant quarterbacks coach after serving as an offensive assistant in 2022.The Patriots have made four new hires on their coaching staff. Bill O’Brien is listed as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach, Adrian Klemm as ...