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The Taliban say they have signed mining contracts worth $6.5 billion in Afghanistan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:08:31 GMT

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban government said it signed seven mining contracts Thursday amounting to $6.5 billion in investment, in the biggest such round of deals since seizing power two years ago.The seven contracts are with locally based companies, many of whom have foreign partners in countries including China, Iran, and Turkey. They include the extraction and processing of iron ore, lead, zinc and gold in four provinces: Herat, Ghor, Logar and Takhar.A statement on the contracts from Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund gave few details, but said they would create thousands of jobs and significantly improve the economic situation of the country.Any figures given for the deals could be misleading unless they lead to fully realized mining operations on the ground, which could take years, said Javed Noorani, an expert in Afghanistan’s mining sector.“The Taliban know Afghanistan has minerals and this is cash, but it’s not ea...

Sports on TV for Friday, September 1

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:08:31 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsFriday, September 1AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN’S)11 p.m.FS2 — AFL: Gold Coast at Carlton1 a.m. (Saturday)FS2 — AFL: Port Adelaide at Adelaide3 a.m. (Saturday)FS2 — AFL: Western at Geelong5 a.m. (Saturday)FS2 — AFL: Essendon at HawthornAUTO RACING7:25 a.m.ESPN2 — Formula 1: Practice, Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy10:55 a.m.ESPN2 — Formula 1: Practice, Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy6:25 a.m. (Saturday)ESPN2 — Formula 1: Practice, Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, ItalyCOLLEGE FOOTBALL7 p.m.ACCN — Miami (Ohio) at MiamiFS1 — Cent. Michigan at Michigan St.7:30 p.m.ESPN — Louisville vs. Georgia Tech, Atlanta11 p.m.CBSSN — Stanford at HawaiiCOLLEGE SOCCER (MEN’S)6 p.m.BTN — Syracuse at Penn St.8 p.m.BTN — Washington at IndianaCOLLEGE VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S)7 p.m.SECN — Pittsburgh at KentuckyGOLF7:30 a.m.GOLF — DP World Tour: The Omega European Masters, Second Round, Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club, Crans-Montana, ...

DPS shares investigation findings into former McAuliffe principal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:08:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- On Thursday at 10 a.m., the Denver Public Schools Board is holding a news conference to release the findings about the firing of former McAuliffe International School Principal Kurt Dennis. Fired McAuliffe principal looks forward to day in court, attorney says Dennis was originally fired for allegedly sharing confidential student information in a news interview after two deans were shot at East High School. After leaving the school, his firing received more attention when a whistleblower shared information about a seclusion room at the school, that was referred to as an "incarceration room." On Thursday, school board members are prepared to share more information on their investigation into allegations surrounding Dennis’s conduct as a principal. Community rallies to save fired principal’s job Dennis plans on suing the school district. The conference will take place at the Denver School Board headquarters but it's closed to the public. You can watch the news con...

Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election subversion case and says he'll skip next week's hearing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:08:31 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Thursday and said he'll skip a hearing next week in the case accusing him and others of illegally trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia.Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee had set arraignment hearings for Trump and the 18 others charged in the case for Sept. 6. A court filing waiving arraignment means Trump won’t have to show up for that.The decision to skip an in-person appearance averts the dramatic arraignments that have accompanied the three other criminal cases Trump faces, in which the Republican former president has been forced amid tight security into a courtroom and entered “not guilty” pleas before crowds of spectators. Georgia courts have fairly permissive rules on news cameras in the courtroom, and this step means Trump won't have to enter a plea on television.Trump and 18 others were charged earlier this month in a 41-count indictment that outlines an alleged scheme t...

5 things to know about the 2023 Denver Broncos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:08:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Broncos are heading into the regular season after winning the final game of the preseason against the Los Angeles Rams.There have been many changes within the Broncos franchise recently. From home-field upgrades to rookies on the roster and a new coaching staff, it can be hard to keep track of the important things to know. Guide: What to know for Denver Broncos games in 2023 FOX31 sports anchors Taylor Kilgore and Arran Andersen provided some key things to know about this season for both longtime, loyal fans and newcomers.Who are the star Broncos players?Some of the star players on the team this year are quarterback Russell Wilson, wide receiver Courtland Sutton, safety Justin Simmons, wide receiver Jerry Jeudy and cornerback Pat Surtain II.Wilson is the first quarterback with Super Bowl-winning experience and a hall-of-fame pedigree since Peyton Manning retired in 2015, which was the last time the Broncos won a Super Bowl or even ma...

Swastika carved into park bench in Steamboat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:08:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Swastikas were carved and spray painted into a park bench in Steamboat, just down the road from Steamboat Springs High School. You’ve been warned: Don’t drive over solid white lines The multiple swastikas were found on Wednesday at the new park table that was placed on the edge of Memorial Park Field in an area called Kaster’s Cove along the creek, said Shannon Lukens from Steamboat Radio. Steamboat Springs Parks and Recreation Department put the park table in Kaster's Cove earlier this summer. After hearing about the incident, Matt Barnard with Parks and Rec planned to remove the table on Wednesday. Impaired driving crackdown ahead this Labor Day weekend “We don’t need to have that out there in our community,” Barnard told Steamboat Radio. Branard said the plan is to either resurface the table or replace the boards.As of Wednesday morning, the Steamboat Springs Police were notified and began an investigation into the vandalism. Steamboat Springs School District...

Taylor Swift’s tour enters her movie theater ‘Era’ as she brings record-breaking concert to the big screen

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:08:31 GMT

(CNN) — Baby let the games begin.Taylor Swift is bringing her “Eras Tour” to a movie theater near you starting this October, the singer announced in an Instagram post Thursday morning.“The Eras Tour has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far and I’m overjoyed to tell you that it’ll be coming to the big screen soon,” the “Anti-Hero” singer wrote, adding that starting on October 13, the “concert film” is coming to theaters in North America – and tickets are already on sale.“Eras attire, friendship bracelets, singing and dancing encouraged,” Swift added, before quoting a special chant from her popular “Reputation” era song “Delicate” that’s become a custom at each “Eras” show.Her announcement was accompanied by the trailer for the concert film, which was captured at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles during her six-night residency at the venue that capped off the domestic leg of her tour earlier this month.“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Concert Film” will play in A...

Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election subversion case and says he’ll skip next week’s hearing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:08:31 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Thursday and said he’ll skip a hearing next week in the case accusing him and others of illegally trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia.Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee had set arraignment hearings for Trump and the 18 others charged in the case for Sept. 6. A court filing waiving arraignment means Trump won’t have to show up for that.The decision to skip an in-person appearance averts the dramatic arraignments that have accompanied the three other criminal cases Trump faces, in which the Republican former president has been forced amid tight security into a courtroom and entered “not guilty” pleas before crowds of spectators. Georgia courts have fairly permissive rules on news cameras in the courtroom, and this step means Trump won’t have to enter a plea on television.Trump and 18 others were charged earlier this month in a 41-count indictment that outlines an alle...

Deputy fatally attacked by rogue inmate prompts policy changes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:08:31 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WSVN) — A routine inmate transport in Indianapolis took a deadly turn when an inmate attacked a sheriff’s deputy, resulting in the tragic loss of the deputy’s life. The incident has led to immediate policy changes within the sheriff’s office.Deputy John Durm of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office was carrying out what had become a routine procedure, parking the jail transport van in Indianapolis, Indiana. Security footage captured the moment Deputy Durm allowed inmate Orlando Mitchell to exit the vehicle. As Deputy Durm turned to close the door, Mitchell launched a sudden and violent assault. The struggle between Deputy Durm and Mitchell ensued for two minutes. Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal addressed the incident in a press release. “I want to make it clear that there is one person at fault here,” he stated. “It wasn’t understaffing that killed John Durm; it wasn’t faulty equipment that killed him, it wa...

Hurricane Idalia downgraded to tropical storm after leaving Florida communities forever changed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:08:31 GMT

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. (WSVN) — Hurricane Idalia, the first major hurricane to hit Florida’s Big Bend in over 100 years, left a deadly path of destruction after downing trees and flooding homes as the sea surged onto shore. The Category 3 storm slammed into Florida on Wednesday, wreaking havoc on communities along the coast and cutting power to hundreds of thousands of people throughout the state.In Crystal River, businesses and homes were left damaged on Thursday. As residents pick up the pieces of their community, officials said the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Idalia may be unrecognizable. “I was quite the storm. It was a bad one,” said one resident. “These are all little old-school Florida villas and they were just picked up and carried into the gulf,” said Michael Bobbit, a man who chose to stay behind to help in rescue missions. As the storm continued to thrash communities up the coast into Georgia and the Carolinas overnight into Thursday mo...