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Desmond Ridder, Arthur Smith facing well-deserved scrutiny after an ugly Falcons loss

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:18 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — When Matt Ryan waved to an appreciative Atlanta crowd from the broadcast booth, it was a reminder of a time when the Falcons didn’t have any concerns at quarterback.That’s no longer the case.A half-dozen games into what is supposed to be his first full year as the No. 1 quarterback, Desmond Ridder hardly looks like the guy who will lead the Falcons to a brighter future.Another mistake-filled performance by Ridder cost Atlanta (3-3) a chance to claim the NFC South lead, though coach Arthur Smith also deserved a healthy dose of second-guessing for the haphazard way he ran things on the sideline.Ridder’s three second-half interceptions essentially handed a 24-16 win to the Washington Commanders, who had lost three in a row.It also marked the second time in three weeks that Ridder has committed three turnovers in a game.Through six games, he’s got six touchdowns and six interceptions. Those numbers simply don’t add up to being a successful NF...

CJ Stroud’s performance has improved Texans at 3-3 entering bye week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:18 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Just six games into the season, the Houston Texans already have three wins to match their total from last season.The biggest change? The strong play of rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, who had another good game Sunday to lead Houston to a 20-13 win over New Orleans to improve to .500 entering the bye week.Stroud threw for 199 yards and two touchdowns against the Saints. He threw his first interception after setting an NFL record by throwing 191 passes without a pick to start his career.But it didn’t matter much as receiver Nico Collins forced Zack Baun to fumble after the interception. The ball was recovered by Tytus Howard to give the Texans the ball back, and Stroud put them up 7-0 on a 1-yard TD pass to Dalton Schultz.“I think that was the turning point of the game for us and on offense,” coach DeMeco Ryans said. “Bad things happen. We responded the correct way. That’s what you continue to see from C.J. … a bad play, it doesn’t affect the next play. That’s growth an...

The Supreme Court orders makers of gun parts to comply with rules on ghost guns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:18 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday ordered two internet sellers of gun parts to comply with a Biden administration regulation aimed at ghost guns, firearms that are difficult to trace because they lack serial numbers.The court had intervened once before, by a 5-4 vote in August, to keep the regulation in effect after it had been invalidated by a lower court. No justice dissented publicly from Monday’s order, which followed a ruling from a federal judge in Texas that exempted the two companies, Blackhawk Manufacturing Group and Defense Distributed, from having to abide by the regulation of ghost gun kits.Other makers of gun parts also had been seeking similar court orders, the administration told the Supreme Court in a filing.“Absent relief from this Court, therefore, untraceable ghost guns will remain widely available to anyone with a computer and a credit card — no background check required,” Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar, the administration’s top Supr...

US Marshals seek public’s help finding 2nd Morgan State shooting suspect, offer $19K reward

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:18 GMT

The U.S. Marshals Service is asking for the public’s help in locating the second suspect in the Oct. 3 shooting at Morgan State University in Baltimore.The Marshals are offering up to $10,000 as a reward for information that leads to the arrest of 18-year-old Jovon Terrell Williams, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice. Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are offering up to $9,000 for tips leading to both an arrest and charges against Williams.Last week, a 17-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with the shooting. He’s been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder and appeared in a D.C. courtroom on the day of his arrest, where he waived his right to an extradition hearing.Williams is also wanted in a federal drug and gun case in D.C., in which prosecutors accused him of being part of a gang called the Kennedy Street Crew. Williams, who goes by “Chewy” or “Choo,” is accused of po...

Resident stabs alleged robber to death in Broomfield

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:18 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A man was stabbed to death during an alleged robbery in Broomfield on Wednesday, according to the Broomfield Police Department.Officers were called to the home, located in the 3900 block of Cambridge Avenue in the Brandywine neighborhood, around 3 p.m.They found a man, later identified as 30-year-old Trenten Hansen, dead inside the home. Hansen was the suspect in a daytime robbery, according to police. Denver International Airport plans to move rental cars to new facility Two residents were inside the home during the robbery. Police said one of them fatally stabbed Hansen. One of the residents also sustained minor injuries.According to police, detectives were working to determine how Hansen got to the area and why he entered that specific home.

What is Prop II? Voters to decide on preschool and nicotine taxes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:18 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Monday marks the first day that county clerks can start sending ballots out to Colorado voters. This year's statewide ballot will have two questions, including one involving nicotine and preschool. If you have lived in Colorado for a while, you may remember Proposition EE. Will Prop HH eliminate TABOR refunds? Scenario ‘likely’ over time Three years ago, Colorado voters approved a tax on nicotine items. The tax money went toward funding the state's universal preschool program."Turns out, a couple of years in, the state found out that the tax was collecting more than anticipated," said Jake Williams, CEO of Healthier Colorado, which is in favor of the ballot question passing. "And as per our state constitution, we need to go back to voters to ask permission to hang on to that money and keep investing it into kids via access to preschool, or should we give that money back to tobacco companies?"The extra dollars the state brought in were significant. More than $23.6 ...

Is violent crime going up in Colorado? New FBI data explains

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:18 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – A massive data dump of 11 million criminal offenses reported to the FBI paints a complicated picture of crime in the United States, as well as in Colorado.In 2022, violent crime overall — which includes homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault — dropped modestly. Violent crime was 1.7% lower in 2022 than in 2021, the FBI said. The drop brings violent violent crime back to pre-pandemic levels, though not as low as it was between 2013 and 2015. The data, released Monday, shows that while violent crime dropped nationwide in 2022, it increased in Colorado, continuing a COVID-era trend. Last year, Colorado saw 492.5 violent crimes per 100,000 people, up from 480.4 in 2021 and 423.1 in 2020. Colorado adults: Can you answer these 5th-grade state math test questions? The FBI relies on reporting by local law enforcement agencies to compile its report on the state of crime around the country. The agency estimates its data covers about 94% of the population. More than 230 l...

Hundreds gather in Boston’s Back Bay for demonstration in support of Palestinian people

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:18 GMT

Hundreds of people marched through the Back Bay on Monday in a massive demonstration in support of the people of Palestine as Israel prepares for a possible ground offensive following a horrific attack from Hamas.The crowd was gathered outside of the Boston Public Library around 6 p.m., where a series of speakers addressed Israel’s ongoing bombing campaign against Gaza that has left hundreds of people dead following a surprise attack that left hundreds of Israelis dead.Others spoke about the more than a million Gaza residents who are living without water and electricity and are being ordered to evacuate their homes.An organizer told 7NEWS, “What we’re saying is no to imperialism, no to war, and we stand on the side of justice and with the Palestinian people and their righteous resistance against occupation.”This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

QB Justin Fields is doubtful to play in the Chicago Bears’ Week 7 game because of a dislocated right thumb

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:18 GMT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is doubtful to play in Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders as he recovers from a dislocated right thumb.Fields, who was hurt during the third quarter of Sunday’s 19-13 home loss to the Minnesota Vikings, had X-rays of his right hand taken at the stadium during the game and underwent a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan Monday morning. The X-rays were negative for a fracture.Bears coach Matt Eberflus didn’t share the specifics of what the MRI showed, but he insinuated that Fields’ uncertain recovery timetable likely would inhibit his ability to be ready for Sunday’s game at Soldier Field.“It’s really going to come down to grip strength,” Eberflus said. “There’s natural swelling that occurs with this injury. We really should know more at the end of the week.”Fields was at Halas Hall on Monday working on his recovery with team trainers. But Eberflus didn’t dismiss th...

3 things we heard from the Chicago Bears, including a new hire for the coaching staff and the latest on Nate Davis’ injury

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:18 GMT

Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus spoke with reporters Monday at Halas Hall to recap his team’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.Along with Eberflus declaring quarterback Justin Fields doubtful to play Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders because of a thumb injury, here are three other things we learned.1. The Bears hired Phil Snow as a senior defensive analyst.Snow, who has coached in college and the NFL since 1979, will do advance scouting of opponents for the defensive coaching staff. Eberflus said Snow will present his reports to coaches on Mondays and Tuesdays but will not coach on game days.Snow was the Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator under coach Matt Rhule the last three seasons until the Panthers fired him in October 2022 after Rhule was fired. Snow coached linebackers for the Detroit Lions from 2005-08.He was a college defensive coordinator most recently at Baylor and also at Temple, Eastern Michigan, Washington, UCLA, Arizona State and Boise State.Ebe...