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Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Friday’s jobs report to snap a 3-day losing streak

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:37:48 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rose Thursday to snap its first three-day losing streak since Halloween.The S&P 500 climbed 36.25 points, or 0.8%, to 4,585.59. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 62.95, or 0.2%, to 36,117.38, and the Nasdaq composite jumped 193.28, or 1.4%, to 14,339.99.Big Tech stocks helped power the market higher, led by a 5.3% leap for Google’s parent company, Alphabet. They’re Wall Street’s most influential stocks because of their massive size, and they have been on huge tears so far this year. Cerevel Therapeutics also jumped 11.4% after AbbVie announced an $8.7 billion deal to buy the company and its pipeline of candidates for schizophrenia, Parkinson’s and other diseases. AbbVie added 1.1%.Wall Street has rallied toward its best level since March 2022 largely on hopes that the Federal Reserve is finally done with its barrage of hikes to interest rates, which are meant to get high inflation under control. That has anticipation high ahead ...

Petr Mrazek makes 37 saves as Chicago Blackhawks beat Anaheim Ducks 1-0

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:37:48 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Petr Mrazek made 37 saves in his 25th career shutout, and the Chicago Blackhawks stopped a four-game slide with a 1-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.Philipp Kurashev scored for last-place Chicago, which had dropped 10 of 12 overall. Connor Bedard picked up an assist while Leo Carlsson was mostly quiet in a matchup of the top two picks in this year’s NHL draft. Bedard went No. 1 overall to Chicago, followed by Carlsson going to Anaheim.It was Mrazek’s first shutout since April 4, 2021, for Carolina against Dallas.Lukas Dostal made 24 stops for Anaheim, which lost for the 10th time in 11 games.Chicago went in front in the second period on its third power-play goal in five games and ninth this season. The team ranked 29th in the NHL at 10.7% with the man advantage coming into the day.With Anaheim defenseman Tristan Luneau serving a double minor for high-sticking, Bedard skated into the left circle before serving the puck to Kurashev for a sl...

Denver weather: Snow on Friday, a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:37:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Temperatures were again mild in Denver weather, with Thursday temperatures reaching the 60s — about 20 degrees above normal in the city. That was the "warm before the storm." The Pinpoint Weather team is tracking a storm system that will bring snow, wind and chilly temperatures across the state on Friday. According to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast, accumulating snow is possible, but totals will likely change in the next 24 hours. Here's a look at the snowfall forecast as of Thursday evening.Possible snow totals across ColoradoPossible snow totals for metro Denver and Front RangeWeather tonight: Increasing clouds and breezyAs the next storm system approaches from the west, clouds will be increasing across the state. Snow in the mountains will become more widespread during the overnight hours. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team The gusty wind over the higher peaks will subside with the setting sun. Temperat...

Suspected DUI driver crashes into 2 police officers, 2 firefighters on I-76

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:37:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Interstate 76 was closed Thursday night after a suspected DUI driver crashed into two Commerce City police officers and two South Adams County firefighters, who were responding to the scene of a separate crash.The driver was taken into custody after the crash, according to a Commerce City Police Department spokesperson. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The first responders were at the scene of a separate crash when the driver traveled through barricades and hit them, police said. All four first responders were transported to the hospital, but there was no immediate information on all of their conditions.FOX31's Evan Kruegel learned one of the police officers was expected to be OK, but the second officer's condition was unknown on Thursday night.Police initially said only one firefighter was involved but later updated the number to two.Police said the vehicle involving the suspected DUI driver was a truck.I-76 closed after crashesI-...

Friends, coworkers hold vigil for moped rider killed in hit-and-run on Speer Boulevard

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:37:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The community held a vigil on Thursday for Nick Cordova, the Blue Pan employee who was killed on his way home from work in the early morning of Saturday, Nov. 18.Coworkers say the community is grieving heavily from the loss."I saw Nick as almost a father figure. I think a lot of us did over at Blue Pan," Patrick Marro said. "As much as we'd always joke saying I was his son, he was my dad. You know, on another level, it really could've been that."Nick Cordova was killed in a hit-and-run crash while riding a scooter home from work. (KDVR)Cordova worked at Blue Pan in the Highland neighborhood for about five years. Coworkers say he had a knack for connecting with people."I've never met someone so thoughtful, so compassionate, so much empathy for people around him, whether that be his coworkers or strangers on the street," his friend Brant Hansil said.Driver sought in deadly Speer Boulevard crashMetro Denver Crime Stoppers said Cordova was riding his moped on Speer Boule...

Crews put out fire on 2nd floor of Kendale Lakes apartment building; no injuries

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:37:48 GMT

Firefighters fought fierce flames in the Kendale Lakes section of Southwest Miami-Dade.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of a fire at an apartment building in the area of Southwest 137th Avenue and 84th Street, Thursday night.Cellphone video sent in to 7News captured flames and smoke billowing from a second-floor unit.Crews were able to knock down the flames. The unit was left charred.No one was hurt, and no other units were affected.Remember, if you see news happening and can do so safely, take a picture or shoot video and send it to: [email protected].

Christine Lynn Rehab Center in Miami hosts holiday celebration for children

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:37:48 GMT

A South Florida hospital had a day of holiday fun for its youngest patients.The Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center in Miami hosted a holiday party, Thursday morning.The event celebrated how far the children have come during their stay.The young patients got to meet Santa Claus and enjoy activities such as face painting and coloring pictures.Parents Jessica and Mohammed Jarra said their daughter has made remarkable progress.“She’s been coming here since she was 5 months, so we’ve seen the progress,” said Jessica, “so being able to be with other kids, with her therapists in a different environment is really nice.”“As parents, we’re doing our best to be able to raise her well, but obviously, when she comes here as well, each and every therapist who has contributed to make her who she is today is definitely a very great thing,” said Mohammed.The children also got to take a ride on a life-size Polar Express train.

Jason Isaacs uncovers Cary Grant in ‘Archie’

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:37:48 GMT

Cary Grant endures, decades after his death in 1986 as one of Hollywood’s most stylish and versatile stars.  Yet “Archie,” a 4-part miniseries streaming on BritBox, unveils Cary Grant as the creation of Britain’s Archibald Leach to escape his horrific childhood trauma.Although initially skeptical, Jason Isaacs (“The Patriot,” “Star Trek: Discovery”) offers an insightful, physically accurate version.“When my agent said they were doing a biopic of Cary Grant, I thought, What moron would step into those shoes!? But then I got the script,” Isaacs, 60, said in a Zoom interview, “written by Jeff Pope.“Jeff Pope is known in Britain for a long history of real-life dramas, like ‘Philomena’ and ‘Stan and Ollie.’“I thought, ‘Jeff Pope’s not an idiot. There must be something else going on.’ Then I saw his scripts and realized it’s not about Cary Grant at all. It’s called ‘Archie’ because it’s about Archibald Leach who struggled all his life to play Cary Grant.“He created ‘Cary Grant’ as s...

Patriots’ Bailey Zappe explains where his confidences comes from after Week 14 win

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:37:48 GMT

One thing that Patriots current starting quarterback Bailey Zappe certainly doesn’t lack is confidence.Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott praised the QB for that quality after Thursday night’s 21-18 win over the Steelers in which Zappe threw three first-half touchdowns.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Callahan: Patriots’ upset in Pittsburgh feels bittersweet in the big picture New England Patriots | Bailey Zappe leads Patriots to 21-18 win over Steelers with impressive first half New England Patriots | Patriots’ Bill Belichick to make rare media appearance this weekend New England Patriots | Patriots will be extra shorthanded at wide receiver vs. Steelers New England Patriots | Source: Patriots claim experienced linebacker off waivers from Eagles “Zap was balling tonight,” Elliott said. “He commands our attention in that huddle. He was out there making t...

Kramer: Christie was heavyweight in debate ring

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:37:48 GMT

He may not win the Republican presidential nomination as polls still have him lagging behind former President Donald Trump and former Governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley. And his gruff, direct approach may not be attractive to those who prefer political rhetoric from candidates who promise to be all things to all people.Regardless, in the last Republican debate, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie took a refreshing Knute Rockne stance compared to his competitors.  He lambasted Vivek Ramaswamy who provided more in the way of insults than arguments. More importantly, Christie insisted upon a “tell the truth” position rarely exhibited by traditional  politicians.Christie’s prosecutorial style with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis insisted he give a direct answer to a simple question.Is Trump fit to be president or not?DeSantis danced around the question without answering and Christie would not let him get away with it. Regarding Trump, he had the guts to define him for what he is, an ind...