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The Denver Post is ending commenting on July 1. Here’s why.

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:57 GMT

We have long valued the comments section of our website as a place to raise differing viewpoints, let us know voices we might have missed, point out errors or confusing language — and let readers engage in a lively debate.But, unfortunately, we have also witnessed our commenting section becoming an uncivil place that drives readers away and opens those trying to engage in thoughtful conversation to hateful, personal attacks.The Denver Post has tried a variety of approaches over the years to counter that, including encouraging our journalists to engage with commenters and adding layers of controls around our moderation with professional full-time moderators.None of it managed to make our commenting section the productive space for engagement we envisioned.RELATED: Subscribe to breaking news alerts, the Mile High Roundup, In the Know and more Denver Post newsletters Our resources need to be devoted to bringing you news that matters and makes us worthy of the trust you put in us ...

CU football coach Deion Sanders to have emergency surgery for blood clot

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:57 GMT

Colorado Buffaloes football coach Deion Sanders is set to have emergency surgery Friday to treat a blood clot, Pat McAfee reported on his podcast Thursday morning. McAfee said doctors discovered a blood clot in Sanders’ groin.Deion Sanders is having emergency surgery tomorrow for a blood clot in his groin..You got this Coach Prime #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/lZbeffvn8l— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 22, 2023Coach Prime has had other health issues recently, including last week’s news that he may have to have his foot amputated to treat a circulation issue. Sanders has struggled with blood flow in his left foot before and had two toes amputated in 2021. He also has referenced not having feeling on the bottom of his foot.Sanders, the only person who’s ever played in both the Super Bowl and the World Series, was hired in December to take over in Boulder after two seasons as the head coach at Jackson State.Want more sports news? Sign up for the Sports Omelette to ...

Man provided girl with pot, then sexually assaulted her in Needles, sheriff's officials say

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:57 GMT

A Perris man was arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a girl he provided marijuana to, officials said Thursday.David Stebbins, 25, was arrested Wednesday after San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a call about a sexual assault in the 100 Block of Marina Dr.An investigation revealed that two juveniles were provided marijuana by Stebbins, who then allegedly sexually assaulted one of them.Stebbins was arrested and booked on suspicion of lewd acts with a minor under 14 and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, officials said.His bail was set at $30,000.

The median age of Americans is the highest its ever been

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:57 GMT

The median age of Americans reached a record high of 38.9 years between 2021 and 2022, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday.During that timeframe, the median age in the nation has increased by 0.2 years.The rapid rise is noteworthy since the median age in 2000 was 35 and in 1980 it was 30. America aged rapidly in the last decade as baby boomers grew older and births dropped “As the nation’s median age creeps closer to 40, you can really see how the aging of baby boomers, and now their children — sometimes called echo boomers — is impacting the median age,” Kristie Wilder, a demographer in the Census Bureau’s Population Division, said in a statement.Researchers found that about 17 states had median ages above 40 in 2022. Maine led the group with the highest median age with 44.8 and New Hemisphere followed with 43.3.On the contrary, Utah, the District of Columbia and Texas had the lowest median ages in the nation. Utah had a median age of 31.9, the Di...

An inside look at 'The Friends Experience' in Long Beach

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:57 GMT

Fans of a 90s sitcom that's imprinted the hearts of many will soon have an opportunity to relive those nostalgic moments in a new interactive experience.It all starts at the Central Perk cafe, where "Friends" Rachel Green, Monica Geller, Phoebe Buffay, Joey Tribbiani, Chandler Bing and Ross Geller have spent many hours hanging out with mugs of caffeine in hand.But this coffee shop isn't located at on W86th St. between Columbus Ave. and Broadway in New York City. Instead, this gathering place can be found just north of Long Beach at 4661 Silva St. in Lakewood.Dubbed "The FRIENDS Experience," fans can immerse themselves in the world of that quirky friend group by exploring interactive set recreations. For instance, there will be a chance to plop down on that iconic orange couch inside Central Perk. After that, fans can head on over to Rachel and Monica's apartment to talk life and love in their kitchen. Fear not, there will also be an opportunity to dance in front of the iconic founta...

Breaking Beauty Barriers: Jason Tavares’ Journey From Pierre n Carlo Haute Coiffure Salon to Best-Selling Black Caviar Infused Hair Line

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:57 GMT

When Jason Tavares, a young and ambitious multicultural hairstylist, took a leap of faith and moved to New York City in August 1994, little did he know that he was embarking on a transformative journey that would shape his destiny and significantly impact the beauty industry.Tavares started his beauty education at LIBS beauty school in the heart of Manhattan, which laid the groundwork for his illustrious career. A stint at the famous Salon DNB was his first taste of professional hairdressing and introduced him to the art of coiffing. This experience ignited his passion for the beauty industry and spurred him to pursue a more exclusive and high-end clientele.“After LIBS and Salon DNB, I realized hair and beauty were my passion, and I craved a more refined clientele,” Tavares shares. This quest led him to his first celebrity client, a game-changing moment that ushered in a series of A-list patrons.After honing his skills in New York, Tavares moved to Philadelphia to contin...

Don’t toss that crab shell. A substance found in it could be key to renewable energy, UMD researchers say.

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:57 GMT

Abigail Gruskin | Baltimore Sun (TNS)At summertime backyard feasts, crab shells are just a barrier between hunger and satisfaction. Marylanders smash the crustaceans’ protective casings with wooden mallets, pick out the tasty meat and toss the remnants aside.But what if crab shells could have a bigger impact, playing a vital role in harnessing renewable energy and reducing planet-warming emissions?University of Maryland researchers are changing the way people look at those thin exoskeletons — investigating the feasibility of putting them to work in an innovative battery.“People never thought of that before,” said Lin Xu, 31, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at College Park.Xu and a team of researchers have been exploring the use of a chemical that comes from crustacean shells in a zinc-ion battery designed to store renewable energy.Last fall, working under the direction of Liangbing Hu, a Maryland professor who said he conceived the id...

Stanford Theatre reopening in July with Hitchcock, Cary Grant

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:57 GMT

The historic Stanford Theatre is set to reopen — again — in July with a summer festival featuring the movies of director Alfred Hitchcock and suave movie star Cary Grant.Grant kicks off the first few weeks with double features of some of his comedies and dramas from the 1930s and ’40s (“Bringing Up Baby” July 1-2, “His Girl Friday” July 8-9 and “Topper” July 15-16, “Gunga Din” July 20-21). Hitchcock makes his entrance July 22-23 with the director’s first two collaborations with Grant, 1941’s “Suspicion” and 1946’s “Notorious.” The pair split the rest of the summer, coming together again for “To Catch a Thief” Aug. 12-13 and “North by Northwest” Aug. 19-20.The festival wraps up Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2-3 with two Hitchcock thrillers: “Psycho” and “The Birds.” After those two, you’ll need a day off to recover. You can check...

Tornadoes kill 4 in Texas town as heat wave scorches state

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:57 GMT

By KEN MILLER and SARAH BRUMFIELD | Associated PressA line of severe storms produced what a meteorologist calls a rare combination of multiple tornadoes, hurricane-force winds and softball-sized hail in west Texas, killing at least four people, injuring nine and causing significant damage around the town of Matador, a meteorologist said Thursday.The storms produced strong winds that swept across Texas, from the Panhandle to Houston, causing damage north of the city, according to weather officials.RELATED: 7 hospitalized, 80 to 90 fans injured by hail while attending Louis Tomlinson concert at Red Rocks AmphitheatreGov. Greg Abbott on Thursday added six counties in the region to a disaster declaration first issued June 16 and amended three times in response to severe weather His statement said the declaration will help state authorities respond swiftly to devastated communities.There was a slight chance storms could form again Thursday afternoon and night, with the possibility of mor...

Grumpy dwarves and 20-sided dice: Therapist uses Dungeons & Dragons to model self-acceptance

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:57 GMT

Angela Roberts | The Baltimore Sun (TNS)Charlene MacPherson remembers the precise moment she fell in love with the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons.She was a freshman at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with only a vague idea of what she wanted to do after college. It was her first time playing. Her friend from the school’s nerd-dominated fencing team was the dungeon master, a role somewhere between a narrator, an omniscient team captain and a god.Someone rolled a 1, traditionally the worst possible score on the game’s iconic 20-sided die, and everyone groaned. But instead of saying the player dropped their sword when they meant to cut a magical tablet in half, the dungeon master said they accidentally stabbed a goblin and would have to spend the entirety of their next turn trying to shake the goblin’s body off their sword.“I was like, ‘Oh, my God, that’s so funny!’” MacPherson said.MacPherson’s love of the geeky adventure game has only ...