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Colorado members of Congress again ask IRS: Don’t tax TABOR refunds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:14 GMT

Nearly all members of Colorado’s congressional delegation are again asking the Internal Revenue Service to reconsider a plan to tax state refunds.The IRS’ new guidance, issued this week, marked the second time this year the agency raised the specter of subjecting state refunds to federal income tax. Colorado’s entire delegation, except for U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, signed a letter Thursday warning of “the nightmarish burden of an unprecedented tax.”Triggered by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, Colorado’s tax refunds have never been subject to federal taxes in TABOR’s 30-year history. Any changes in the feds’ stance would apply to taxes due next year, when Coloradans can again expect hundreds of dollars in TABOR refunds. But it appeared only certain filers would be affected.The congressional letter was led by U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse, of Lafayette, and U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, both Democrats, with five other Democrats and two Republica...

I-580 Westbound Oakland traffic jammed as police investigate possible highway shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:14 GMT

Traffic slowed to a crawl on I-580 Westbound on Saturday evening in Oakland after two cars were left abandoned near Seminary Avenue after a possible highway shooting, an official with the California Highway Patrol said.CHP officials responded to a call that two vehicles were abandoned on the highway at 4:03 p.m. But when investigators arrived on scene, they discovered that both vehicles were empty.One of the cars, a Black Mercedes SUV, was stopped right in the middle of the highway while the other, a black Chevrolet SUV, was parked on the right shoulder.Shortly after the cars were found abandoned, two people self-admitted to a local hospital with gunshot wounds. It was not immediately clear if those admitted to the hospital were connected to the freeway incident. Officials say they will continue to investigate and release updates when possible.As of 6:10 p.m., only one lane remained closed as officials worked to tow the cars off the roadway.Check back for updates.

'All I Want For Christmas Is You' streams suddenly skyrocket -- thanks to Filipinos

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:14 GMT

(KRON) -- The calendar just hit September, and we are still months away from Christmas. But there is already a large segment of people getting in the holiday mood by streaming one of the season's most recognizable tunes. "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey suddenly racked in over 300,000 streams on Spotify on the first day of the month.Thanks to Filipinos, says Mariah Carey.The holiday hit received 316,000 Spotify streams on Sept. 1, according to a tweet by a Mariah Carey fan page reposted by the singer. However, a good amount of streams are coming from the Philippines. "Not yet!!! I'll allow it for my Filipino lambs though," Carey tweeted Saturday in reference to the sudden uptick in streams to begin the month. "I don't make the rules!"According to Spotify Charts, "All I Want for Christmas Is You" was streamed 112,040 times in the Philippines on Sept. 1 -- the 82nd most-streamed song in the country that day. Filipinos are known for having the longest Christmas celebra...

Gauld’s PK goal helps Whitecaps grab 1-1 draw with NYCFC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:14 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Gauld scored on a second-half penalty kick to help the Vancouver Whitecaps earn a 1-1 draw with New York City FC on Saturday at Yankee Stadium.Neither team scored until Mounsef Bakrar took a pass from Santiago Rodríguez in the 55th minute and scored his second goal in his fourth career appearance for NYCFC (6-10-12).Vancouver (10-8-8) answered with the equalizer five minutes later when Gauld drew a foul on James Sands and converted the penalty kick for his 10th goal of the season.Matt Freese finished with one save in his fourth start and fifth career appearance for NYCFC. Yohei Takaoka saved two shots for Vancouver.NYCFC is 3-1-3 all-time in the series. NYCFC scored multiple goals in the first five matches before playing to a scoreless draw last season in Vancouver. The club is 2-1-1 in its last four home matches after a 0-3-3 stretch at home. NYCFC is 3-11-9 in its last 23 matches.Vancouver had won three straight on the road in all competitions for the first ti...

Sam Huard throws for 364 yards in Cal Poly debut and Paul Wulff gets 1st win as Mustangs’ head coach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:14 GMT

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Sam Huard threw for 364 yards and a touchdown in his Cal Poly debut to direct a 27-10 victory over San Diego on Saturday that gave Paul Wulff his first win as the Mustangs’ head coach.Huard, a transfer from Washington, connected with Carlton Brown, who went 37 yards after the catch to the USD 3-yard line for an 87-yard completion. Two plays later Huard threw a 1-yard score to Tyrece Fairly-Diyem and the Mustangs led 17-3 at halftime.A 48-yard pick-6 by Ruben Lopez cut the lead to seven, but Noah Serna’s 45-yard field goal and a late 18-yard touchdown run by Mark Biggins secured the win. It was the first touchdown for Biggins, a fifth-year senior. The game marked the debut of new Toreros head coach Brandon Moore, who was the Division-II coach of the year last season at Colorado School of Mines.___AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-pollSource

Benteke’s 2 goals, assist lead DC United over Fire 4-0

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:14 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Christian Benteke scored two goals and added an assist to propel D.C. United to a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.DC United (9-12-6) ended a four-match losing streak in all competitions and snapped a three-match scoreless run against the Fire (8-11-8). The two clubs played to a scoreless draw earlier this season. Benteke staked DC United to an early lead, using an assist from Mateusz Klich in the 9th minute to score his ninth goal of the season.Benteke picked up an assist on Theodore Ku-DiPietro’s fifth goal this season, giving DC United a 2-0 advantage in the 20th minute. It was 3-0 at halftime after an own-goal by Chicago defender Carlos Terán in the 41st minute.Benteke hit double figures this season with his goal in the first minute of stoppage time to complete the scoring. Chris Durkin had an assist.Alex Bono totaled three saves to earn a clean sheet in his second start and third appearance for DC United. Chris Brady saved one shot for...

Arabian Knight wins $1M Pacific Classic for trainer Bob Baffert and earns Breeders’ Cup berth

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:14 GMT

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Arabian Knight held off Geaux Rocket Ride to win the $1 million Pacific Classic on Saturday, giving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert his seventh victory in the race at Del Mar.The victory earned Arabian Knight an automatic entry into the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic, to be run at his home track of Santa Anita in November.Ridden by Flavien Prat, Arabian Knight paid $6.20, $4.40 and $3.60.The result was a reversal of the $1 million Haskell in July at Monmouth Park, with Geaux Rocket Ride winning and Arabian Knight finishing second.Geaux Rocket Ride returned $4 and $2.80. Slow Down Andy paid $4.80 to show.___AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sportsSource

Ali Rasheen runs for two second-half touchdowns and Marshall rallies to beat Albany 21-17

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:14 GMT

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Ali Rasheen ran for a pair of second-half touchdowns and Marshall rallied to defeat Albany 21-17 on Saturday night in the Thundering Herd’s season opener.Rasheen finished with 137 yards on 18 carries. Cam Fancher threw for 268 yards with a touchdown and an interception.Rasheen’s 13-yard run late in the third quarter cut the Herd’s deficit to 17-14. He broke free on a fourth-and-1 early in the fourth quarter for a 30-yard score and the lead. Aamir Hall later gave Albany the ball at the Marshall 46 with an interception but the Great Danes turned the ball over on downs at the Herd 26. Albany got the ball back again with a blocked field goal with 2 1/2 minutes left but Reese Poffenbarger was sacked on consecutive plays and turned the ball over on downs around midfield.Poffenbarger threw for 194 yards and a touchdown.Albany opened with a 34-13 win over Fordham last week and had a school-record 10 sacks. But the FCS Great Danes only had one again...

Lafayette uses Curtis and late end zone pick by Smallwood to run Sacred Heart’s season opener

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:14 GMT

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Jamar Curtis ran for 171 yards and backup quarterback Dean DeNobile helped lead a late drive to help Lafayette spoil Sacred Heart’s home opener with a 19-14 win to start the season for both teams on Saturday.Curtis ran 47 yards to the Pioneers’ 31-yard line with 1:35 left and Lafayette ran out the clock from there. Just two plays prior, Lafayette’s Taylor Smallwood intercepted Sacred Heart’s Cade Pribula in the end zone to preserve the 19-14 lead.Lafayette reclaimed the lead when DeNobile guided the Leopards on a 13-play, 75-yard drive that ended with Nahjee Adams scoring from a yard out with 7:14 remaining.The Leopards built a 13-0 advantage when Curtis ran for a 28-yard score early in the game, and just into the second quarter, Ryan Schuster ran it in from the 4 but the point-after kick missed.Jalen Madison put the Pioneers on the scoreboard when he ran it from 17 yards with 1:28 before halftime. After a scoreless third, Sacred Heart...

Davis Brin, Jalen White lead Georgia State as Eagles shut out The Citadel in opener, 34-0

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:14 GMT

STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Davis Brin threw for 244 yards and two touchdowns and Jalen White ran for 125 yards and a score and Georgia Southern beat The Citadel 34-0 in the season-opener for both schools Saturday. After holding The Citadel to a three-and-out on its first possession Georgia Southern marched 40 yards in 11 plays with OJ Arnold scoring from the 1. After another punt, the Eagles moved 71 yards in 11 plays with White’s 2-yard run at the end for a 14-0 lead after a quarter. Brin hit Derwin Burgess Jr. from 13-yards just two minutes into the third and Michael Lantz kicked a 22-yard field goal for a 24-0 lead at intermission. Brin completed 27 of 37 passes with an interception. White had 19 carries and Arnold added 46 yards on seven. Burgess had six catches for 76 yards and a touchdown. Cooper Wallace provided the lion’s share of the Bulldogs’ offense, rushing 16 times for 113 yards.The Citadel registered 212 total yards of offense; 14 passing. The Bulldogs pu...