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Man suspected of 2016 murder of his wife on Denver Amtrak train

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:32 GMT

A 41-year-old man is charged with murdering his wife on an Amtrak train that was traveling from Wisconsin to Colorado in 2016, according to the Denver District Attorney’s Office.The seven-year investigation began on Sept. 1, 2016, when Denver Police Department detectives responded to Union Station at about 8:15 a.m. to reports of a dead woman on board the train.Marina Placensia, 28, was traveling from Wisconsin to Denver with her four children and husband, Angelo Mantych, to move to Colorado.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | DA pursued baseless investigation into judge after unfavorable rulings in Barry Morphew case, state authorities allege Crime and Public Safety | Man arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder in Regis Motel shooting in Denver Crime and Public Safety | Suspect identified in fatal Denver motel shooting on East Colfax Crime and Public Safety | Man wanted for murder in Englewood shooting death ...

The simple reason why your streaming bill keeps going up

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:32 GMT

Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Max, Apple TV+ - It doesn’t matter which streaming service you subscribe to; they’re all jacking up prices.Netflix recently increased its basic plan from $9.99 to $11.99 per month. Hulu went from $14.99 to $17.99. Apple raised subscriptions from $6.99 to $9.99. Max went from $14.99 to $15.99, and Disney+ raised its ad-free tier from $10.99 to $13.99.Suddenly, cutting the cord doesn’t seem to be cutting much at all for customers looking to save money from their cable and satellite bills.So why do these streaming services keep raising prices? It’s quite simple, according to KTLA consumer reporter David Lazarus.“Streaming costs are rising, and will continue to rise because the industry remains in search of a sustainable business model,” he says. This appears to be the plan for Universal Studios’ new roller coaster In other words, they’re generally not making money - yet.With its rich and vast library of original series and films, only Netflix (the original vid...

Hair Transplant in Turkey: Low Costs and Package Deals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:32 GMT

Sponsored ContentMen and women dealing with hair loss increasingly travel to Turkey to restore their natural hair and get a confidence boost. Why? Because hair transplant surgery is dramatically cheaper in Turkey than in the US.That’s why Turkish medical tourism thrives, primarily in Istanbul, home to 300+ hair clinics. You can get a hair transplant in Istanbul at a fraction of the US cost, knowing your hair will look marvelous because highly skilled surgeons will be in your corner.Here’s one example of a renowned hair clinic in Istanbul offering high-quality treatments at affordable prices.Asli Tarcan Clinic in Istanbul, TurkeyAsli Tarcan Clinic is a prominent hair transplant clinic in Istanbul with a growing medical team of seasoned experts in their respective fields. The most notable is Dr. Asli Tarcan, the clinic’s founder and lead hair transplant surgeon with years of experience restoring natural hair and transforming people’s lives.Dr. Tarcan and her team have 35,000+ successf...

Bolivia severs diplomatic ties with Israel as Chile and Colombia recall their ambassadors

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:32 GMT

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia’s government severed diplomatic relations with Israel on Tuesday, accusing it of carrying out “crimes against humanity” in Gaza, and Chile and Colombia recalled their ambassadors to Israel as they criticized the Israeli military offensive against Hamas militants. Bolivian officials cited the number of Palestinian casualties in Gaza that have resulted from the latest Israel-Hamas war, but made no mention of the Hamas attack on Israel at the start of the conflict.“Bolivia decided to break diplomatic relations with the state of Israel in repudiation and condemnation of the aggressive and disproportionate Israeli military offensive taking place in the Gaza Strip,” Freddy Mamani, Bolivia’s deputy foreign minister, said at a news conference.Chile decided to recall its ambassador “in the face of the unacceptable violations of international humanitarian law committed by Israel in the Gaza Strip,” the South American country’s Foreign Ministry ...

Estados Unidos anuncia sanciones adicionales a integrantes del Ministerio Público de Guatemala

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:32 GMT

(CNN Español) –– El Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos anunció este martes que impondrá sanciones adicionales de restricción de visa a “más de una docena” de personas en respuesta por lo que calificó como “acciones antidemocráticas en Guatemala”.En un comunicado, el portavoz de ese departamento, Matthew Miller, agregó que el Gobierno de EE.UU. rechaza los esfuerzos continuos por entorpecer la transición pacífica de poder al presidente electo, Bernardo Arévalo.Tribunal Supremo Electoral de Guatemala da por finalizado el proceso electoral y oficializa el triunfo de ArévaloLos individuos y sus familiares inmediatos son parte de las autoridades del Ministerio Público, y otros sujetos del sector público y privado que también han atentado contra la democracia y el Estado de derecho, señaló la nota.CNN ha solicitado al Departamento de Estado precisiones sobre la cantidad y la identidad de las personas sancionadas, pero hasta el momento no ha recibido respuesta.El comunica...

Springboks arrive to a heroes’ welcome in South Africa after another Rugby World Cup triumph

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:32 GMT

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The Springboks returned to a heroes’ welcome in South Africa on Tuesday after retaining their Rugby World Cup title with a narrow 12-11 win over the New Zealand All Blacks in the final in France last weekend. Thousands of supporters braved the cold and wet weather to gather at O.R. Tambo International Airport to welcome the the Springboks, the first national team to lift the World Cup four times.The crowds went into a frenzy as captain Siya Kolisi entered the arrivals terminal hoisting the Webb Ellis trophy surrounded by the rest of his teammates.Many of the fans wore their green and gold Springboks jerseys, waved South African flags and held up placards bearing congratulatory messages for the squad.Supporters wearing Springbok jerseys or any South African colours were allowed to travel for free on the Gautrain train service to the airport, where traffic leading to the main terminals was jammed throughout the morning.A police band performed the national anthem an...

Ohio St., UGA, Michigan, FSU are CFP top 4. NCAA investigation of Wolverines not considered in rank

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:32 GMT

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) celebrates with teammates and fans after defeating Florida in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)(AP/John Raoux) Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) celebrates with teammates and fans after defeating Florida in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)(AP/John Raoux) The NCAA investigation hanging over Michigan as it heads into the final month of the season as a national championship contender is not affecting the College Football Playoff selection committee’s assessment of the Wolverines.Ohio State was No. 1, followed by Georgia, Michigan and Florida...

Man arrested after alleged road rage gunfire in Wheat Ridge

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A man was arrested for a road rage incident in Wheat Ridge on Monday where he allegedly drove up to a vehicle and fired a gun three times.Police said the incident started on Kipling Street at around 10:10 p.m.A couple called 911 and said a silver Ford truck drove up next to them and they heard three loud gunshots. An officer spotted a truck that matched the description on Colfax Avenue and Kipling Street.Wheat Ridge police said a traffic stop was made at the intersection of Colfax and Balsam Street with the help of the Lakewood Police Department. These 11 Colorado cities are growing, but these 3 are shrinking Three men in the truck handed themselves over to police without incident 18 minutes after the initial 911 call. Two handguns were found in the truck, including one with three rounds missing. According to police, the men initially denied any knowledge of the incident.However, police said after testing for gunshot residue, 21-year-old Christopher Apocada admitt...

Former MLB player charged in the shooting of his in-laws pleads not guilty

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:32 GMT

PLACER COUNTY, Calif. (KTXL) -- Daniel Serafini, the former Major League Baseball player arrested in connection with the shooting of a Lake Tahoe-area couple in 2021, appeared in court for the first time Tuesday to face the charges against him.Serafini stepped into the courtroom in Placer County, California, wearing an orange jumpsuit and shackles. He pleaded not guilty in the shooting death of Robert Spohr and the attempted murder of Spohr’s wife, Wendy Wood. Spohr and Wood were the parents of Serafini's wife. Wood survived the shooting but died several months later. Ex-MLB player Daniel Serafini extradited to California in connection with Tahoe-area murder case “The defendant is charged with murder, as well as using a firearm during the commission of the murder, as well as a (charge of) first-degree residential burglary...and then a charge of child endangerment, as well as the attempted murder of Wendy Wood,” said Morgan Gire, Placer County District Attorney, outside of the cou...

How nature can nurture your mental health

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:32 GMT

In any season – even on a snowy day – connecting with our natural surroundings can foster calm and healing. And in a world that’s unpredictable and often violent, doctors and therapists say nature can nurture our wellbeing. Ralph Jassen and his wife Carole are volunteers at the Chicago Botanic Garden.“Maybe it’s your hormones or whatever else is happening … but whatever it is it takes hold and you just feel it and you just feel good,” Carole Jassen said.“There’s always a healing quality when you can use your hands on something, getting into the dirt. It’s magic,” Ralph Jassen said.And medicinal.Kelly Warnick studies horticulture therapy. She and her colleague Alicia Green introduce veterans, people with depression and anxiety -- even children with ADHD and autism -- to the benefits of natural beauty.“So humans are very genetically wired to need nature, not only for healing but also just for wellness,” Warnick said.“It does actually effect you in a way deeper than you are realiz...