Steelers leaving door ‘ajar’ for QB Kenny Pickett to play against Titans. Safety Fitzpatrick out

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:46:06 GMT

Steelers leaving door ‘ajar’ for QB Kenny Pickett to play against Titans. Safety Fitzpatrick out PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is leaving the door “ajar” for Kenny Pickett to play on Thursday when Tennessee visits Acrisure Stadium.Pickett left Sunday’s 20-10 loss to Jacksonville late in the second quarter with a rib injury. He warmed up briefly at the end of halftime but did not take the field again. Backup Mitch Trubisky played the entirety of the second half as Pittsburgh fell to 4-3.Tomlin said Pickett will try to practice at least once before facing the Titans (3-4). “I need to see physical preparation in order to consider him, certainly,” Tomlin said.While Pickett could play, All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick will not. The three-time Pro Bowler left in the first quarter with a hamstring injury and did not return.The Steelers defense forced three turnovers and bent but rarely broke against the Jaguars with Fitzpatrick on the sideline, though the one touchdown they gave up — a 56-yard strike from Trevor Lawrence to running back Travis Etienne ...

Falcons DT Grady Jarrett out for season with knee injury

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:46:06 GMT

Falcons DT Grady Jarrett out for season with knee injury ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett is out for the season with a knee injury, coach Arthur Smith said Monday.The 30-year-old Jarrett tore an ACL during the early minutes of a 28-23 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. A two-time Pro Bowler, Jarrett has started every game for the Falcons since 2018 and was the undisputed leader of a defense that underwent a major overhaul this season. His injury leaves a huge gap in the middle of the line.Jarrett was having another productive season with 23 tackles, 1 1/2 sacks, eight quarterback hits and two passes broken up.The Falcons do appear better equipped at dealing with Jarrett’s loss than they would have in previous seasons after spending heavily in free agency during the offseason.Linemen such as David Onyemata should help cushion the loss, though no one is capable of fully replacing Jarrett’s dominating presence.A fifth-round pick out of Clemson in 2015, Jarrett became a full-time starter during th...

Man found dead at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park was heavily armed

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:46:06 GMT

Man found dead at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park was heavily armed DENVER (KDVR) — A man who was found dead inside the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park was heavily armed and wearing body armor.According to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, on Saturday morning, deputies were notified of a man who was found dead inside the park. His body was discovered prior to the park’s opening, and deputies said it was not related to any of the rides.The man illegally entered the park after hours when no employees or guests were around, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies continued their investigation over the weekend and identified the man as a 22-year-old from the Carbondale area. LoDo shooting suspect returns to Colorado, faces 28 charges The man was found dressed in black-colored tactical clothing, bearing patches and emblems that gave the appearance of someone with law enforcement. He was also heavily armed with a semi-automatic rifle, semi-automatic handgun and multiple loaded magazines. He was also wearing body armor and a ballistic helmet...

East Middle School in Aurora placed on lockdown for reported firearm

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:46:06 GMT

East Middle School in Aurora placed on lockdown for reported firearm DENVER (KDVR) -- East Middle School in Aurora was on lockdown Monday afternoon after a report of a firearm, according to Aurora Police.Police said officers were at the school investigating the report. As of 12:44 p.m., no weapons had been found.APD told FOX31 that a student reported that another student flashed a gun in his class, and then left.Officers were still trying to locate the kid and the gun, according to police.Aurora Public Schools said that, as of 12:53 p.m., all classrooms had been cleared and no weapons had been found.FOX31 has a reporter headed to the scene and will provide updates as they become available.

$50K reward offered for Horsetooth 'suspicious' death classified as homicide

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:46:06 GMT

$50K reward offered for Horsetooth 'suspicious' death classified as homicide DENVER (KDVR) -- Larimer County Sheriff John Feyen released a video message Monday, Oct. 30, about a suspicious death investigation of a man who was found lying on a trail west of Fort Collins on Sept. 10, 2023.The man was identified as Paul Gallenstein, 64, and an autopsy found he was dead from a gunshot wound. The case is now being investigated as a homicide, according to Feyen. The family has also established a $50,000 reward for information leading to the resolution of the case. Outraised and embattled, Lauren Boebert heads back to Colorado with a revamped campaign strategy "Someone out there has information that will help solve this tragic case," Feyen said. "We need you to come forward."Feyen said the Larimer County Sheriff's Office is seeking anyone who may have information about this incident or who was near the Foothills Trail at Reservoir Ridge between 9-11 .m. on Sept. 10, 2023. "Our investigators have been working diligently to find out what happened to Paul," Feyen sa...

Vandal caught on camera slashing pro-Israel sign in Miami Beach

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:46:06 GMT

Vandal caught on camera slashing pro-Israel sign in Miami Beach A disturbing act of vandalism unfolded early Saturday morning in Miami Beach, as surveillance cameras captured an individual repeatedly slashing a sign expressing support for Israel outside a local café.The sign, which read “Bagel Time Proudly Stands with Israel,” remains hanging outside the café on 41st and Alton Road, serving as a stark reminder of the hate-filled act that occurred.The owner of Bagel Time Cafe, Josh Nodel, expressed his disappointment and concern, emphasizing that the incident was an act of hatred and vandalism.“It’s pretty bad for us, our community; we have a Miami Beach community over here. Everybody here knows each other, so people don’t want to feel in fear,” said Nodel.The surveillance footage reveals that the incident took place around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday. A yellow Mustang pulled up to the intersection nearby, and an individual exited the vehicle, heading straight for the sign.“He started hanging on the sign and st...

Do you know Hungary better than Donald Trump?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:46:06 GMT

Do you know Hungary better than Donald Trump? Donald Trump is very smart. Just ask him and he’ll tell you as much.But his knowledge of European geography is a little dodgy, especially when it comes to Hungary, which is unfortunate as its prime minister is one of his best buddies.On Sunday, the former U.S. president got confused over what countries border Hungary — less than a week after he also mixed the country up with Turkey.Can you do better than the former U.S. president? Take our quiz below.Can you identify Hungary on this map of Europe?{"description":"","height":100,"id":0,"imageHeight":0,"imageWidth":0,"name":"rect_0","rotation":-18.811718158849178,"scaleX":0.5681726464559309,"scaleY":0.3628314586286576,"score":1,"shape":"rect","width":100,"x":275.3015740743061,"y":265.1724426703439,"__type":"HotspotItem","offsetX":50,...

Pickup truck smashes into historic fountain in downtown Nantucket

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:46:06 GMT

Pickup truck smashes into historic fountain in downtown Nantucket A wild crash was caught on camera on Nantucket Sunday night as a pickup truck smashed into the island’s historic Main Street fountain. A nearby webcam captured the moment of impact, which left pieces of the fountain scattered all around the road. The fountain itself was originally donated to the town of Nantucket in 1885, according to the Nantucket Historical Association. The fountain and the town square around it was later dedicated to Lieutenant Max Wagner in 1932, several decades after Wagner was killed in the Spanish-American War, the historical association said.Live webcam video late Monday morning showed cars inching down Main Street around the site where the fountain once stood. The base of the fountain itself was blocked off with a traffic cone and barricades. 

Pedestrian hit by car, officers nearly struck in separate alleged OUI incidents in Salem

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:46:06 GMT

Pedestrian hit by car, officers nearly struck in separate alleged OUI incidents in Salem A pair of drivers were expected to appear in court Monday after a series of alleged drunk driving incidents over the weekend. The first incident happened around 7 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Essex Street and Cambridge Street where Salem police said a 35-year-old woman was struck and dragged under an SUV. Police said an additional vehicle was also hit. People nearby rushed to free the woman, who suffered serious injuries, according to police. Police said Vasiliy Orlov, 43, of Salem, was later arrested and charged with a third offense of operating under the influence of liquor.Orlov was also charged with speeding, negligent operation, a marked lanes violation, leaving the scene of property damage, a crosswalk violation and having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle, according to police.Several hours after the crash on Essex Street, Salem police said officers assigned to the city’s Haunted Happenings festivities were nearly hit by a BMW traveling “at a high r...

FDA warns 26 eye drop products, including from large store brands, could lead to eye infections and vision loss

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:46:06 GMT

FDA warns 26 eye drop products, including from large store brands, could lead to eye infections and vision loss (CNN) — Twenty-six over-the-counter eye drop products including those sold under store brands such as CVS, Target and Rite Aid, could lead to a serious eye infection resulting in vision loss or blindness, the US Food and Drug Administration warns.The agency found “insanitary conditions in the manufacturing facility and positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling of critical drug production areas in the facility” and is recommending the products be recalled.The eye drops, sold under the brands CVS Health, Rite Aid, Target Up&Up, Leader (Cardinal Health), Rugby (Cardinal Health) and Velocity Pharma, are supposed to be sterile.There are no reports of injuries from using the products at this time, according to the FDA, but the agency says that anyone “who has signs or symptoms of an eye infection after using these products should talk to their health care provider or seek medical care immediately.”It also advises that anyone with these eye drops should...