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The California counties where it's cheaper to build than buy

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:16:49 GMT

A study released last month revealed surprising details about the cost-benefit of building a home in California.The study, published by StorageCafe and Yardi, a California-based real estate and property management software company, found that California might actually be one of the best states in the nation to build a dream home versus buying an existing one.The data showed that it might be cheaper, around $200,000, to build than buy.The revelation is probably an interesting new piece of information for those who have been struggling to get into the housing market, but for others, the data may have created more questions than it gave answers.On the surface, it makes some semblance of sense: California is notoriously the most expensive state in the union, and there's a stark lack of homes on the market. While prices of homes have skyrocketed since the coronavirus pandemic began three years ago, land prices in the nation's third-largest state might not have increased at the same scale...

Tyler Adams injury a worry for Leeds in relegation fight

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:16:49 GMT

LEEDS, England (AP) — Leeds midfielder Tyler Adams will miss an undetermined amount of time with a hamstring injury, and manager Javi Gracia said the American won’t be easy to replace.The 24-year-old Adams was ruled out of Leeds’ match at Wolverhampton on Saturday after sustaining the injury this week in training. The United States captain will also miss upcoming games with his national team.“Tyler is different than others. There is no one like Tyler,” Gracia said of the defensive midfielder.The Spanish manager offered no timetable for Adams’ return as the club battles to stay in the Premier League.“Tyler is injured and in this moment he’s with a specialist and we’ll see how long he’s out of the team,” Gracia said. “We have other players. All of us know that Tyler is a key player for us but we have to manage with the squad we have.”Weston McKennie and Marc Roca are options to fill in, as are 19-year-old Darko Gyabi and 17-year-old Archie Gray, Gracia said.“These ar...

YouTube TV is getting more expensive

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:16:49 GMT

The cost of YouTube TV is going up again — making a monthly subscription 114% more expensive than when the service launched six years ago.Beginning immediately for new subscribers, the basic package, which has more than 100 TV channels, will cost $72.99 a month. That’s an increase of $8 from $64.99 per month, which has been its price for more than three years. Existing subscribers will receive the new price beginning on April 18.YouTube TV explained on Twitter that the price hike is because “content costs have risen” and it’s investing in its “quality of service.” The Alphabet-owned service recently bought the rights to NFL Sunday Ticket from DirecTV, which reportedly cost $2 billion per year, according to the Wall Street Journal.“We are committed to offering a premium way for you to stream TV, but understand this new price may not work for you,” the platform said in a tweet. “We do hope YouTube TV continues to be your service of...

Ikon Pass now on sale for 23/24 season

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:16:49 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Grab your skis and snowboards, it's that time of year again. The 23/24 Ikon Pass is now on sale for the lowest price of the season. The Ikon Pass is the key to any winter outdoor enthusiasts' season by offering access to some of the most popular mountains in the world with limited blackout dates. The pass includes 55 mountains on five continents and features some of Colorado's top resorts. Finally, Denver has its 1st measurable snow of March The following local resorts are part of the Ikon Pass:Aspen SnowmassSteamboatWinter Park ResortCopper Mountain ResortArapahoe BasinEldora Mountain ResortSo, if this sounds like the pass for you, be sure to purchase soon as prices are the lowest they will be all season. Frozen Dead Guy Days, NCAA Tournament, plus 8 things to do this weekend According to Ikon, the regular pass starts at $1,159 and offers zero blackout dates and unlimited riding at 15 resorts. The Ikon Base Pass starts at $829 and includes some blackout dates a...

Club Q hero to be honored by Red Cross in Denver

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:16:49 GMT

DENVER (KXRM) — Richard Fierro will receive an award from the American Red Cross in Denver on Saturday for his heroic actions on the night of the Club Q shooting.Just before midnight on Nov. 19, 2022, after a gunman opened fire inside LGBTQ+ nightclub Club Q, Army veteran Fierro didn't hesitate to protect his family and other clubgoers.For his lifesaving efforts, Fierro will receive the Lifesaving Military Hero of the Year Award at the American Red Cross Heroes Soirée on Saturday at the Seawell Ballroom in Denver. The award is presented to a member of the armed forces, active or veteran, whose heroic actions demonstrated exceptional courage, according to the Red Cross' website. Club Q announces plan to reopen in the fall Fierro will receive his award at the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Rocky Mountain Heroes Soirèe. The event celebrates incredible heroes like Fierro and benefits the Red Cross.Click here to view ticket information.There will also be a silent art aucti...

YouTube restores Donald Trump’s channel

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:16:49 GMT

(CNN) — YouTube on Friday said it would restore former President Donald Trump’s channel, more than two years after suspending it following the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.The move follows similar actions by Twitter and Facebook-parent Meta in recent months, although Trump has yet to resume posting on those platforms. It also comes after Trump announced last fall that he would run for president again in 2024.“We carefully evaluated the continued risk of real-world violence, while balancing the chance for voters to hear equally from major national candidates in the run up to an election,” YouTube said in a tweet Friday.The channel restoration was first reported by Axios.YouTube initially suspended Trump’s channel after the Capitol riot, saying a video on the channel had violated its policy against inciting violence. Since then, Trump’s account had been blocked from uploading new videos or livestreams.YouTube had also disabled comments underne...

Tyre Sampson was 14 when he died after falling off an amusement ride last year. His mother was there as the ride was dismantled

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:16:49 GMT

CNN) — As she watched construction workers dismantle the amusement park ride where her 14-year-old son died from a horrific fall, Nekia Dodd hoped no families will suffer as she has this last year.Tyre Sampson plummeted to his death from the Orlando FreeFall drop tower in ICON Park on March 24 — a ride described by its operators as the world’s tallest freestanding drop tower. Bystander video showed the teen slipping from his seat seconds after the ride began its nearly 400-foot drop.“All I am left to do is wonder, (is) imagine” what the rest of Tyre’s life would have been like, Dodd told CNN Wednesday.Wearing a shirt with her son’s picture on it, Dodd walked around the ride that took her son’s life; closed since that day, it is now surrounded by a chain link fence and construction equipment.“When I lost my son, I was not there,” Dodd said after her visit to the amusement park — her first time in Florida. “The la...

Why American whiskey is the real winner of St. Patrick’s Day

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:16:49 GMT

(CNN) — On St. Patrick’s Day, it might seem appropriate to knock back a shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey. However, when it comes to the luck of the Irish, US whiskey-makers might have the upper hand.American-made whiskey is one of the fastest-growing spirits in the United States, with sales soaring nearly 11% last year to $5.1 billion, according to a recent report from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). In particular, sales of premium whiskeys from both small and large US distilleries are spurring growth, as customers increasingly treat themselves to a high-quality drink.“Spirits consumers appreciate the rich heritage, tradition and authenticity of American whiskey,” Lisa Hawkins​, senior vice president for public affairs for DISCUS, told CNN. She added that’s there’s a “shared passion” among whiskey drinkers because they want to know where it’s made, the type of grains that are used and its age.One of the ...

Man arrested in connection to Farm Store robbery in Hialeah

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:16:49 GMT

Hialeah Police Department officers have arrested a suspect in regard to a robbery that happened at a Farm Store in Hialeah on March 7. He is now being charged with armed robbery with the use of a deadly weapon. David Heredia, 22, was located after surveillance videos showed him getting into a black Mercedes Benz C-Class with dark rims after the robbery. Detectives obtained surveillance video captured on the same night of the robbery showing the vehicle at Walker Park in Hialeah. Investigators then conducted a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) search, and that was when, police said, they discovered the car was registered to Heredia.Heredia was apprehended Monday without incident, as police conducted a search inside the car where they found a similar sweatshirt to the one seen on surveillance footage as well as a handgun case.

WHO: Raccoon dog data give clues to COVID origin — but no definitive answer

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:16:49 GMT

New Chinese data on genetic samples taken in the Wuhan market in China in 2020 don’t provide a definitive answer as to how the COVID-19 pandemic began, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday, following media reports that the data link the pandemic’s origins to raccoon dogs at the market.The data in question was uploaded to the international virus database GISAID by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention late last week, according to the Atlantic, but hastily removed following questions from international scientists. However, an analysis of the data by a team of international researchers, first reported by the Atlantic on Thursday, found that samples containing coronavirus also contained genetic material from animals, including raccoon dogs. This led to suggestions that raccoon dogs being sold at the market could have been carrying the virus. The WHO, which only became aware of the data over the weekend, was bombarded with questions about the import...