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Pro-military party says it will join populist Pheu Thai party to form Thailand’s next government

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:11:26 GMT

BANGKOK (AP) — A pro-military party affiliated with outgoing Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said Thursday it has agreed to join a coalition led by the populist Pheu Thai party in an attempt to form Thailand’s next government after a three-month stalemate.Founded in 2021, Ruam Thai Sang Chart, or the United Thai Nation Party, was seen as a vehicle for Prayuth’s pursuit of another term in office after an apparent fallout between him and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, the leader of the Palang Pracharath Party which helped Prayuth take office after a 2019 general election.Prayuth first seized power as army chief in a 2014 military coup and then became prime minister in a military government. He did not run in the 2019 election but was the prime ministerial candidate of Palang Pracharath. The party was able to put together a post-election coalition that named him prime minister.Prayuth officially joined United Thai Nation just months before May’s election. After the party’s di...

Colorado's summer heat will likely continue into fall

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:11:26 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Sick of the summer heat? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has got some bad news for you. The agency released its 90-day forecast Thursday, predicting the broad weather conditions we expect to see around the country between September and November. For the vast majority of the country, it's looking like a hot summer will transition into a warm fall. Denver has been dealing with continuous 90-degree days for most of August, and according to NOAA, that trend may continue into the fall.The Northeast and Southwest have the highest chances of seeing above-average temperatures this fall, according to NOAA. Odds of a ‘strong’ El Niño grow again: Will you feel it locally? No states are expecting a colder-than-average fall season, but a swath of the Midwest and Plains states have equal chances of warm or cool weather. According to NOAA, Colorado is leaning toward above average when it comes to temperatures this fall. East of Denver has a probability of being 3...

Driver wanted for allegedly hitting mom, child on bike

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:11:26 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police are searching for a vehicle that allegedly hit a mom and child who were riding a bike in South Boulder.On Wednesday, Aug. 3 at around 3:45 p.m., the Boulder Police Department said a woman was riding an e-bike with her 3-year-old toddler on the back. They were heading northbound on Lehigh Street in the South Boulder area.As the woman was preparing to turn left onto Cragmoor Road, the vehicle behind her passed on the right and allegedly clipped the bike's rear tire, Boulder police said. Caught on camera: Motorcyclist smashes rock through woman’s window The woman and her son fell off the bike. Police said the woman only suffered minor injuries and the child was not injured.The driver did not stop to check on the mother and son, police said.Police are searching for the Subaru Outback seen driving through this video after the driver allegedly hit a mom and child who were riding a bike in South Boulder. (Boulder Police Department)Based on neighborhood videos that...

Why are Denver groceries so expensive?

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:11:26 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Does the grocery store receipt look different with the same amount of food? Groceries in Denver are around the same price as other mid-sized cities in the United States. But if you think Denver's groceries are more expensive than usual, that's because they are. Strangest things you might find under your plane Compared to other major cities, Denver's groceries rank fairly low. FOX31 looked at local grocery stores in the downtown area of popular cities and looked at the Kroger price for store brand bread, milk and eggs:Denver's grocery prices were the second cheapest at $7.17 next to Colombia, South Carolina's groceries prices -- which amounted to $6.67. While it's not surprising, San Diego has the most expensive groceries. Denver's groceries aren't necessarily cheap. In fact, grocery prices across the country are on the rise. Between July 2022 and July 2023, food prices across the United States increased by 4.9%, according to the consumer price index (CPI) report ...

FLPD release sketch of suspect wanted for kidnapping and sexual battery

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:11:26 GMT

Police have released a sketch in hopes to find a man suspected of kidnapping and sexual battery of an adult female. The incident occurred near the 100 block of Southwest Second Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, just before 5:25 a.m., Saturday. Police describe the man as dangerous, armed and on the run. According to authorities, a male and female were sitting inside a parked vehicle when the suspect, a black male, armed with a firearm, approached them. The male suspect demanded the possessions of the male victim.Police said the driver got out of the vehicle and ran away, while the woman remained in the passenger seat as the subject got in and drove away.Throughout this time, authorities said, the suspect forced the victim to accompany him to an ATM, looking to withdraw funds from her account.The victim was also sexually assaulted by the suspect, according to authorities.Authorities found the vehicle with the woman still inside along Interstate 95 near Oakland Park Boulevard.Police determine...

MDPD host remembrance ceremony for fallen officer Cesar Echaverry, give out backpacks for students as school year begins

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:11:26 GMT

As students in Miami-Dade County return to school, one South Florida police department is giving back to their community to honor an officer who died in the line of duty one year ago. On Thursday, the Miami-Dade Police Department held a remembrance ceremony for fallen officer Cesar “Echy” Echaverry at their headquarters, located at 9105 NW 25 St., where they gave out backpacks with school supplies to underprivileged children. Two hundred sixteen backpacks filled with folders, pens, pencils and other supplies were collected for the giveaway. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava attended the remembrance ceremony. “Our memory of that terrible event and our loss lives deeply in our hearts.” Levine Cava said. On Aug. 15, 2022, Officer Echaverry was shot in Liberty City, near Northwest 62nd Street and 17th Avenue, while he was going after an armed robbery suspect. He succumbed to his wounds at Jackson Memorial Hospital two days later. “So for this anniversar...

Rollover crash in SW Miami-Dade causes closures on SR-836

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:11:26 GMT

Emergency responders arrived at the scene of a crash involving a rolled-over vehicle on State Road 836 that has caused closures on the highway, Thursday afternoon. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews confirmed the call came in at 12:01 p.m. as a vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailor. Live video footage showed fire officials, along with Florida Highway Patrol deputies, on the westbound lanes of the highway near Northwest 137th Avenue where a damaged vehicle lay on its side on the shoulder. Crews also worked to soak up oil that leaked onto the road. Due to the fuel leak, the Department of Environmental Resources Management was contacted to assist in the clean-up. Authorities said the westbound lanes of the highway are shut down from Northwest 107th Avenue to Northwest 137th Avenue.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Dunkin’ Donuts kicks off pumpkin spice season earlier than ever before

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:11:26 GMT

As the fall season approaches, Dunkin’ Donuts has dropped its newest items for its pumpkin spice menu. On Wednesday, the franchise Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte, Nutty Pumpkin Coffee, and Pumpkin Bakery line-up became available to customers nationwide. The decision to launch these seasonal delights ahead of schedule aligns with a growing trend in American consumer preferences. People even took to social media to share their excitement for the latest flavors so early in the season. https://twitter.com/dunkindonuts/status/1691793915412885956?s=20In a news release, Dunkin’ Donuts Chief Marketing Officer Jill McVicar Nelson reported that $236 million was spent on pumpkin spice-flavored foods in the fiscal year 2022, showcasing the enduring popularity of this cozy flavor profile. “Every year, we can practically feel the buzz around our pumpkin lineup,” Nelson stated in the news release. “It’s truly amazing ...

Local officials discuss uptick in violence after 3 young teens arrested in random attack in Downtown Crossing

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:11:26 GMT

Local officials recently reacted after three young teens were arrested in connection with the random beating of a man in Downtown Crossing on Monday night, officials said.Officers responding to a reported assault in progress in the area of 375 Washington St. around 8 p.m. Monday found the man suffering from bruising to his left eye and lacerations near both eyelids and on his left hand, according to Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden.The victim said he was walking on Washington Street when he made eye contact with one of the juveniles, who asked him, “Why are you (expletive) staring at me?”When the man ran, he said a large group ran behind him and attacked him when he fell.In a statement, Hayden said this was the latest in a series of attacks from juveniles in Downtown Crossing in recent weeks. “These violent attacks are instilling fear in business owners and residents,” Hayden said. “Although this victim did not require further medical treatment, the trauma he experi...

Britney Spears’ husband files for divorce

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:11:26 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears ‘ husband, Sam Asghari, has filed for divorce from the superstar 14 months after they were married, a person familiar with the filing said late Wednesday.The person, who is close to Asghari but not authorized to speak publicly, confirmed the filing happened Wednesday, hours after several outlets including TMZ and People magazine reported the couple had separated.An email sent to a Spears representative was not immediately returned. Court records in Los Angeles and Ventura counties did not show where the case had been filed.Spears married Asghari at her home in Thousand Oaks, California, on June 9, 2022 in front of guests including Selena Gomez, Drew Barrymore, Paris Hilton and Madonna, in a wedding seen as a milestone in her newly reclaimed life after the dissolution just six months earlier of the court conservatorship that controlled her life for more than 13 years.The pop superstar met and began dating Asghari, a mod...