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UCF feels it has what it takes to compete right away in the expanded Big 12

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:40 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Nearly six years removed from an undefeated season and self-proclaiming themselves national champions, UCF is starting anew but not over.The Knights are making the leap to the Big 12 this season following an impressive decade-long run in the American Athletic Conference. They are confident they have what it takes to be competitive right away in a stronger league that figures to challenge them like never before.A 25-game winning streak that began in 2017 and extended through most of the following year fueled an argument that dominant non-Power 5 teams deserved to be part of the conversations involving berths in the College Football Playoff.Winning at least nine games five of the past six seasons solidified a foundation coach Gus Malzahn hopes to build on in the new-look Big 12, which will also feature three more newcomers this fall in BYU and former UCF AAC rivals Houston and Cincinnati.“We don’t want to be a member of the Big 12, we want to compete for champions...

What is ‘Barbie Botox,’ TikTok’s latest beauty obsession?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:40 GMT

(CNN) — Isabelle Lux, a 32-year-old content creator from Palm Beach, Florida, said she was terrified while sitting in the chair waiting for her ‘Barbie Botox’ — 40 units of the neurotoxin injected into each trapezius, the muscle holding up her neck. She was looking to slim her shoulders in preparation for her wedding, as well as release some upper back pain.“I was thinking the whole time, ‘If it goes right, this is going to be great and I can’t wait to share it (online). If this goes wrong, I better warn people. So basically I figured no matter what happens, I’m going to tell people.’ And God, I just prayed it went well.”The procedure was originally devised to aid the release of severely overworked trapezius muscles which could cause migraines and intense neck tension. Now, it’s being administered off-label to cosmetically diminish the size of shoulders, elongating the neck. And it’s gaining traction on social media.“When Botox is injected into a muscle, it stops the connection to t...

Where to watch the tarantula 'migration'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Calling all spider lovers, it's almost time that tarantulas crawl across southeast Colorado for their mating season. FOX31 spoke with a tarantula expert for the top spots you might catch a glimpse of the tarantula "mate-gration." During Colorado tarantula migration, females see males as a tasty snack Sara Stevens, the director of animal collections at the Butterfly Pavilion named a few places she expects to see the 5-inch spiders:Comanche National GrasslandYour best bet is to go to the grasslands for tarantula viewing. Stevens says the grasslands are a place where there are usually higher concentrations of tarantulas. Visit La Junta recommends Highway 109 on the Comanche National Grassland.La JuntaStevens also recommends La Junta because it's most associated with the tarantula trek. It even has a webpage dedicated to tarantulas. It also hosts the La Junta Tarantula Fest in Downtown La Junta which sets up a parade, vendors, tarantula tours and more. The websit...

Officer seriously injured after being dragged by suspect's car during arrest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Brighton Police officer is recovering after being seriously injured while attempting to arrest a domestic violence suspect.On Aug. 16 at 6 p.m., Brighton Police Department officers were called to the 400 block of North 19th Avenue after learning a wanted suspect, 49-year-old Robert Trujillo, was inside a parked car. Trujillo was wanted on a domestic violence felony warrant. When officers found the car and attempted to contact Trujillo, he refused to get out, according to police. Trujillo then drove away while an officer was attempting to remove him from the car. 1 killed in Friday morning shooting on Sheridan Boulevard According to Brighton police, Trujillo began driving at a high rate of speed while the officer was still holding onto him. Trujillo allegedly hit two other cars in the parking lot and continued to drive 76 feet before the officer fell off.Brighton PD said the officer is still in the hospital but is expected to make a full recovery. Police said Truj...

How much are rates increasing Denver area mortgage payments?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The estimated monthly payment for a mid-priced Denver area home is nearly twice as high as it was just three years ago.This week, the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed to its highest level in more than 20 years, pressuring an already tight Denver area market that's dealing with low supply and sky-high prices. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan rose to 7.09% from 6.96% last week. Rates haven't been that high since 2002. Denver is nation’s 5th most coveted rental spot Around Denver, that means hundreds and even thousands of dollars of difference in monthly mortgage payments. Denver area homes sold for a median price of $625,000 in July 2023. Assuming a 20% down payment on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and average insurance and closing costs, a monthly mortgage payment would be $3,833, according to Bankrate's payment estimator. In the same week in 2020, the same home would cost $2,574 a month in paym...

Suspected carjacker taken into custody after leading police on multi-county chase

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:40 GMT

Fort Lauderdale Police are in pursuit of a suspected carjacker. The chase begin Friday afternoon with the suspect traveling westbound on Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale , passing State Road 7. Police continued following the vehicle, which headed northbound on the Turnpike towards Palm Beach County. The suspect was traveling at speeds reaching 100 mph. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where the vehicle, a white Kia, was stalled in traffic about a mile south on Boynton Beach Boulevard. Fort Lauderdale Police confirmed that the suspect they are pursuing is the same one who was involved in a previous carjacking that occurred on Saturday. The suspect is also accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman during that carjacking. The suspect continued to allude police and approached the Bee Line Highway in North Palm BeachPlease check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

NWS confirms tornado touched down in North Attleboro, Mansfield

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:40 GMT

A tornado touched down in North Attleboro and Mansfield, Mass. Friday morning as strong storms swept through the region, the National Weather Service confirmed. The region was included under one of several tornado warnings issued for parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Survey teams were later on scene as of early Friday afternoon examining several areas of damage, according to an NWS statement. “The survey team has been able to confirm a tornado did touchdown this morning in both North Attleborough and Mansfield Massachusetts,” the NWS said. “However further details regarding EF-rating, start and end locations are still pending the completion of the storm survey.” The same storm survey team is also scheduled to go into Rhode Island where meteorologists already noted radar indications of possible tornado debris lofted into the air near Scituate around 8:40 a.m.Extensive cleanup efforts were underway in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island by 12 p.m. Friday aft...

Invasive yellow-legged hornets spotted in US for first time, pose threat to honeybees

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:40 GMT

(CNN) — The first live specimen of a yellow-legged hornet, which “poses a threat to honeybees and other pollinators,” has been detected in the wild in the United States, according to a release from the Georgia Department of Agriculture.The GDA, US Department of Agriculture, and the University of Georgia confirmed the presence of the hornet near Savannah, Georgia, in August, the release said.The yellow-legged hornet is native to tropical and subtropical areas of Southeast Asia and feeds on a variety of insects, according to the GDA. “If allowed to establish in the US, this invasive species could threaten honey production and Georgia’s native pollinators,” the release said.“Pollinators play a significant role in Georgia’s agriculture industry, the state’s main economic driver, and it is imperative that these invasive pests are tracked and eradicated,” the GDA said. “We are working with USDA APHIS and UGA to trap, track, and eradicate these pests and will continue to ass...

‘Complete betrayal of trust:’ Neonatal nurse in a British hospital found guilty of killing 7 babies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:40 GMT

By PAN PYLAS and BRIAN MELLEY (Associated Press)LONDON (AP) — A neonatal nurse in a British hospital was found guilty Friday of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six others during a yearlong campaign of deception that saw her prey on the vulnerabilities of sick newborns and their anxious parents.Following 22 days of deliberation, the jury at Manchester Crown Court convicted 33-year-old Lucy Letby of killing the babies, including two triplet boys, in the neonatal unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital in northwest England between June 2015 and June 2016. She will be sentenced on Monday. “Parents were exposed to her morbid curiosity and her fake compassion,” said senior prosecutor Pascale Jones. “Too many of them returned home to empty baby rooms. Many surviving children live with permanent consequences of her assaults upon their lives.”Her attacks, Jones said, were “a complete betrayal of the trust placed in her.”Families of the vic...

City empties as thousands flee wildfire closing in on capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:40 GMT

By TAMMY WEBBER (Associated Press)VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Firefighters worked to keep open the only route out of the capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories as a wildfire moved closer to the city of 20,000 and residents rushed to beat a noon Friday deadline to evacuate.Airtankers flew missions overnight to keep the highway out of Yellowknife open, and authorities were guiding a long caravan of motorists through fire zones, officials said. Meanwhile, a network of fire guards, sprinklers and water cannons was being established to try to protect the city from the fire, which had moved to within 15 kilometers (9 miles).Northwest winds combined with minimal rain were complicating efforts to slow the fire, which could reach the city limits by the weekend, emergency officials said. There was a chance of limited rain on Friday, but officials said it likely wouldn’t be enough to stop the fire.“We’re heading into a critical couple of days,” Shane Thompson, a gov...