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JGR’s Christopher Bell off to near-historic NASCAR start

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:52:47 GMT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Christopher Bell, fresh off his first victory of the season on the Bristol dirt, learned he was on a near-historic pace in NASCAR. His five career wins in 116 starts is second most among active drivers, with only NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski winning more this early in his Cup Series career. “That’s pretty cool,” said the 28-year-old Bell, who is in his third full season driving for powerhouse Joe Gibbs Racing. “But I try to not look at the stats and focus on the task at hand,” Bell said Sunday night after leading the final 100 laps to win at Bristol Motor Speedway. “That is very rewarding to hear, and hopefully I’m not done here.” Oh, Bell’s not done, and he’s rising as the cornerstone driver at JGR, whose racers include NASCAR champ Martin Truex Jr. and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin. Bell’s four victories the past two seasons are the most at Gibbs. Hamlin’s won twice in that span while Truex Jr., the 2017 series ch...

General Assembly heads into final day of 445th session

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:52:47 GMT

This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.After 89 days sifting through more than 2,000 pieces of proposed legislation, the Maryland General Assembly is set to conclude its 445th session at midnight.With many of the most heavily debated issues settled, the first year of the term has been characterized by turnover and new energy at the top levels of government and a willingness to work together, legislative leaders said.After a Saturday meeting of the House of Delegates, more than 576 bills have been passed. That includes almost all of Democratic Gov. Wes Moore’s legislative agenda, albeit with some amendments. The remaining bills in the governor’s agenda — including the Maryland Educator Shortage Act and a bill to establish Moore’s new Department of Service and Civic Innovation — are likely to see final passage on Monday.Democratic majorities in the General Assembly have als...

Washington Commanders to pay $625K to settle DC’s ticket deposit lawsuit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:52:47 GMT

The Washington Commanders will pay more than half a million dollars to settle a lawsuit in D.C. alleging the team engaged in deceptive practices to hold on to hundreds of thousands of dollars in security deposits paid by fans for premium tickets.Under the terms of the settlement, announced by D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb on Monday, the Commanders will return over $200,000 to D.C. residents and pay $425,000 to the District for attorney’s fees and other costs.“Rather than being transparent and upfront in their ticket sale practices, the Commanders unlawfully took advantage of their fan base, holding on to security deposits instead of returning them,” D.C. Attorney Brian Schwalb said in a news release, adding that his office will “maintain strict oversight” over the team to ensure fans are reimbursed.The team denied the allegations and, under the terms of the settlement, does not admit any wrongdoing.D.C. filed the consumer protection suit in November, under Sc...

Tabla de impuestos de la DIAN en Colombia 2023: ¿cómo saber si debo declarar renta?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:52:47 GMT

(CNN Español) — La declaración de renta es la información que se presenta a la DIAN para calcular lo que se debe pagar de impuestos anuales en Colombia, basándose en la situación financiera de cada persona. No obstante, no todas las personas naturales están obligadas a hacerla.Para el cálculo se tienen en cuenta las ganancias, salarios, patrimonio y otros ingresos obtenidos en el 2022.¿Tengo que declarar renta?Cada año, la DIAN (Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales) instaura ciertos topes económicos que indican si una persona natural debe o no declarar renta. Estos se calculan en UVT (Unidad de valor tributario). Según el decreto 2487 de 2022 del Ministerio de Hacienda, el valor UVT para las declaraciones de este año es de $38.004 pesos colombianos. Estas son las cifras que determinan si una persona debe pagar renta:Su patrimonio bruto en el último día del año excede los 4.500 UVT, es decir $171.018.000 de pesos colombianos.Sus ingresos brutos son superiores a 1.400 UVT...

Ethiopia: Aid group says 2 workers killed amid violence

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:52:47 GMT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Two aid workers with Catholic Relief Services were killed in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, the aid group said Monday, amid a wave of civil unrest linked to a government decision to dissolve the security forces of the country’s 11 federal states and fold them into the federal forces. Chuol Tongyik, a security manager, and Amare Kindeya, a driver, were “shot and killed” while returning to the capital Adds Ababba on Sunday, CRS said in a statement. CRS said details of the killings are unknown. But three humanitarian officials, who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter, told the Associated Press that the killings occurred near the town of Kobo, the scene of fighting between the federal military and Amhara regional forces on Sunday.“The depth of our shock and sorrow is difficult to measure and we are angered over this senseless violence,” said Zemede Zewdie, CRS country representative in Ethiopia. “CRS is a humanitarian agency dedicat...

Denver police involved in Jeffco shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:52:47 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- At least one Denver Police Department officer was involved in a shooting on Monday, the department said. DPD tweeted about a shooting involving an officer at 11:55 a.m. and said there is a large police presence in the area of the 3800 block of W. Saratoga Avenue. The department said that is believed to be the area of the initial call. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office tweeted shortly after that there was a "large police presence" in the area of West Bowles Avenue and South Pierce Street which is near Robert F. Clement Park. DPD tweeted shortly after that the shooting took place at Clement Park. The sheriff's office said it is a possible officer-involved shooting and that the suspect was being treated at the scene. Jeffco said no officers were injured.Jeffco Sheriff's Office also said the schools in the area are secure and were not involved in the incident. This is a breaking story. Check for updates.

Colorado still ranks one of the best states for remote workers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:52:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- As remote work options decline, Colorado is still one of the best places in the nation to continue the pandemic-borne work-from-home arraignments. Yes, it is remote workers who spiked housing, rent costs Colorado ranks 10th in the nation's list of best places to work from home, according to a Wallet Hub analysis. The researchers looked at the share of the population working from home, the share of potential remote workers, internet access and security levels, electric and internet costs and the average space for remote workers.It isn't just picturesque mountain states where remote workers fare best. Delaware has the nation's top score for remote workers, followed by Utah, Maryland, Connecticut and New Jersey. Colorado does rank highly for its share of remote workers and for how much space they have. Colorado ranks first among U.S. states and the District of Columbia for the median square footage per number of persons in a remote work household - meaning Colorado'...

Tina Peters gets community service, home detention sentence

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:52:47 GMT

MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters was sentenced on Monday after she was found guilty of obstruction of government operations last month.A judge sentenced Peters to 120 hours of community service and four months of home detention with an ankle monitor. Peters was arrested in February last year during the execution of a search warrant in downtown Grand Junction.Peters was accused of using an iPad to record a hearing. A search warrant was issued for Peters’ iPad and she was detained while at a coffee shop in Grand Junction. Denver’s mayoral candidate Johnston suggests micro-communities to help homeless She was found not guilty of obstruction of a peace officer stemming from the incident. Peters, who has become a prominent national figure in the election conspiracy movement, had faced up to six months in jail. Peters' attorney, Harvey Steinberg, argued that she should not go to jail since it was her first conviction and because she was exercising ...

Philly resident wins $3 million on Denver scratcher ticket

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:52:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A Pennsylvania man is a millionaire, all thanks to a lucky trip he made to Colorado.The Colorado Lottery said Ryan P. from Philadelphia won the top prize of $3 million on a $50 Platinum Riches scratch game."Ryan declined to share any photos or details on how he’ll spend his new fortune, but we’re sure he’s glad he took a chance on the Colorado Lottery!" the Colorado Lottery shared on its website. How this Colorado man plans to spend his $5.5M winning lotto ticket The ticket was purchased at Sav-O-Mart at 2098 S. Federal Blvd. Ryan won by matching the winning number 14 for the entire $3 million prize.What happens if you win big in Colorado?If you win $600 or more, you can call 1-800-999-2959 to make arrangements to process your claim. You will have to request an in person appointment at the Colorado Lottery Claim Center if you win over $100,000.There are four claim centers in Colorado and they are located in Pueblo, Fort Collins, Lakewood, and Grand Junction.As a p...

At least 4 killed, 9 injured in shooting at Louisville bank building

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:52:47 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A shooter at a bank in downtown Louisville killed at least four people — including two friends of the governor — and wounded at least nine others Monday, authorities said. The suspect also was dead.The shooting, the 15th mass killing in the country this year, comes just two weeks after a former student killed three children and three adults at a Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, about 160 miles (260 kilometers) to the south. That state's governor and his wife also had friends killed in that shooting.Police in Louisville arrived as gunshots were still being fired inside Old National Bank and exchanged fire with the shooter, Louisville Metro Police Department Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey said at a news conference. He said it wasn't clear whether the shooter killed himself or was shot by officers. Does your state allow teachers to carry a gun? “We believe this is a lone gunman involved in this that did have a connection to t...