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Colorado Amazon drivers claim 'dehumanizing and unlawful' labor violations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Three delivery drivers in Colorado filed a class action complaint against Amazon on Monday, citing violations of labor laws and discriminatory practices in not providing bathroom breaks.The complaint alleges that delivery drivers are forced to urinate and defecate in bags and bottles in the back of delivery vans, "all so Amazon can maintain its breakneck delivery schedules and record-breaking profits," according to a release from Towards Justice law firm. New Amazon palm readers to verify age, pay at Coors Field "I fought for this country in Iraq, but I had an easier time going to the bathroom in a combat zone than I did while working for Amazon," Ryan Schilling, a plaintiff in the lawsuit, said in a release from the law firm.According to the lawsuit, he has had to use dog waste bags in the back of delivery vans to defecate on the job twice."I knew that if I tried to stop to go to a gas station, I'd get yelled at and maybe lose my job," Schilling said.The violatio...

Courtside Nuggets tickets for the NBA Finals on sale for over $20K

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Nuggets swept the Los Angeles Lakers to win the Western Conference championship, sending the team to its first-ever NBA Finals in franchise history. Nuggets in the NBA Finals: Days and times for all games The finals are set to begin on June 1. So how should fans plan to buy tickets to the championship series?Are NBA Finals tickets on sale?Yes, sort of.Because the conference finals aren't over, there isn't a set opponent yet. However, they will play against either the Miami Heat or the Boston Celtics.But with the way the NBA Finals are structured, it is guaranteed that at least two finals games will be played in the Mile High City. 11 teams have never won the NBA Finals: Could that change this year? As of Monday afternoon, a vast majority of the tickets available for Game 1 were resale.That means that someone else bought the tickets and was reselling them through Ticketmaster, the official ticket platform for the NBA.However, given that the opponent ha...

Yelp names unlikely Boulder restaurant among top 25 burger spots

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:42 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – In what’s sure to come as upsetting news for cows everywhere, Yelp is currently hyping up some of the best burger restaurants in the U.S., and an unlikely Boulder restaurant made the top 25.Ahead of National Hamburger Day on Sunday, the analysts at Yelp have — unfortunately for cows — decided to rank 100 of the top spots for beefy burgers, based largely on the ratings and reviews contributed by Yelp’s online community.Coming in at No. 1 is the Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q in Atlanta, where their signature “burger” isn’t really a burger, but rather a chopped brisket sandwich with onion, tomato, bacon, pickles, melted pimento cheese and jalapeno mayo on a brioche bun.“It was heaven,” one Yelp user wrote in an online review that cows everywhere would likely hate, had they the ability to read. Big Burger Bracket: This is where you can get the best burger in Colorado As Yelp itself notes on its blog, several of the other top-rated burger joints don’t serve traditional beef burgers at ...

How to reduce harm to teens from social media

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The surgeon general issued a new warning that social media use poses a "profound risk" to young people's mental health.While social media use can help teens feel connected and supported, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned social media use can also contribute to anxiety and depression in teens.A new report says 46% of teens aged 13-17 said social media makes them feel worse about their bodies. Some 64% said they are often or sometimes exposed to hate-based content. Why touching wild animals could cost their life Murthy called on tech companies, lawmakers and families to take immediate action.Dr. Sheryl Zigler, a child psychologist at the Child and Family Therapy Center at Lowry, said she sees the impact of social media in her practice."We are still in a youth mental health state of emergency. We need to act quickly. We need to invest in this, and we need to really help our youth, who are struggling so much right now," Ziegler said.Social media: Changing ho...

The real reason to 'keep wildlife wild and leave wildlife alone'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Denver Animal Protection is asking Coloradans to resist the urge to pet wild baby animals this spring in order to help preserve wildlife.Wild animals account for over 90% of reported rabies cases in the country. The disease, spread primarily through bite wounds, has a 99.9% mortality rate according to Denver Animal Protection. They said that's why they take exposure so seriously and ask people to "keep wildlife wild and leave wildlife alone." Poor air quality can affect pets just as much as humans Wild animals can carry diseases that are harmful to humans. But Courtney Ronner, public information officer for the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment, said we may also have bacteria on our hands that can be dangerous to the creature's health."Don't touch them, don’t pick them up, don’t bring them into your homes because it's not only the bite scenario, it's also that touching wild animals gets them really stressed out and just causes undue harm to them,"...

Ed Sheeran surprises Middleton High School band in Tampa

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:42 GMT

Singer Ed Sheeran paid a visit to a Florida high school. He proved to be a class act.It was an ordinary day for some Tampa high school students who were learning one of Ed Sheeran’s songs. That all changed when the music star himself walked in.This Tampa high school band really knew how to jam.But they were about to be interrupted.“So I am in Tampa and Middleton High school, and they’ve been learning my song “Eyes Closed” with the band,” Sheeran said. Singer-songwriter Sheeran, paid it forward, and the excitement was palpable.“I thought I’d come and play some songs for you, I’ve also brought some guitars to gift to you guys for the music department,” Sheeran said. Sheeran, who’s been spending time in the states promoting his sixth studio album “Subtract,” is also finishing his worldwide Mathematics Tour.“So I am playing a sold out stadium tomorrow, but I’ve got tickets for you all to come,̶...

Patriots partner with Boston-based organization for Mental Health Awareness Month event

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:42 GMT

A group of students in South Boston got a chance to play alongside members of the New England Patriots organization Tuesday as the Patriots partnered with the Doc Wayne Youth Services program on Mental Health Awareness month programming. Together, students learned skills such as teamwork and trust-building through a program that also emphasized the importance of mental health in sports. “We all have our own needs, and it’s OK to not be OK,” said Doc Wayne CEO David Cohen.Doc Wayne Youth Services is based in Boston. Through its programs, it works to strengthen the mental health field for children around the world. “We find a way to use sport as a way to engage, have conversations and work with kids and help them become contributing members of the community,” Cohen said. Doc Wayne typically holds its events in schools and community centers. On Tuesday, its backdrop was the Tierney Learning Center, where several dozen children met Patriots p...

Why reliever Joe Kelly is in a groove for the Chicago White Sox — including taking advantage of the pitch clock

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:42 GMT

Houston Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubón hit a high chopper in the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox on May 13 at Guaranteed Rate Field.Reliever Joe Kelly and first baseman Andrew Vaughn attempted to make the play. Kelly fielded the ball, but Dubón was safe — in part because no one was at the bag.That’s all in terms of recent damage against Kelly. The right-hander had retired 31 of the last 32 he faced with 16 strikeouts entering Tuesday.“It’s health, number one, and two would be strikes,” Kelly said of the reasons for his success before Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. “It’s my 11th year and at some point it happens like that every season. But I’m about to be 35 in 16 days and I feel good. I’m in a good spot with health and strength and body and how fast I can get my little quick-twitch muscles firing.”Kelly entered Tuesday with a nine-game scoreless streak...

State mulls steps to restrict cell phones in schools

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:42 GMT

The phone may not be ringing soon in Bay State schools.The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education began discussing options to silence cell phones to help kids learn.“I thought it was important to begin the discussion of the use of cell phones and their effect on kids,” said DESE Commissioner Jeffrey Riley. “I’m not sure we as a board have ever taken up this issue in a way that needs to be addressed.”Before several schools’ staff and students spoke on their cell phone policies Tuesday, Riley said the state would “likely” move to offer grants of up to $1 million to districts seeking to add cell phone restriction policies.“Not a mandate at this time,” Riley said. “But we certainly are interested in piloting more of this.”The policies may be practices to ban the use of phones on campus entirely — often using devices like lockable “Yondr Pouches” or more straightforward lockers — or restr...

Yankees Notebook: Carlos Rodon makes Yankee Stadium appearance as rehab continues

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:42 GMT

Carlos Rodon is still a long ways away from taking the mound at Yankee Stadium, but he did play catch in the ballpark’s outfield on Tuesday.The lefty, sidelined by a forearm strain early in spring training before a nagging back issue delayed his rehab, made about 45 throws and went up to 120 feet. Aaron Boone said that the Yankees could start discussing a bullpen at the end of the week; Rodon will need a few of those and some live sessions before pitching in minor league games.“Hopefully soon,” Rodon said when asked when he’ll return to the mound. “That’s kind of up to the training staff and how they think I’m proceeding throughout the throwing. I felt like I was capable today, but obviously, there’s patience involved in the whole process. But whenever they say to get on the mound, I’m sure I will be ready.“Honestly, it’s hard to put a date on anything. I want to be back as soon as I can.”Rodon added that he has...