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DENVER — On hot summer days, the sound of an ice cream truck driving by the F15 Pool in Denver’s Central Park neighborhood is a common one.”It sounds like summer is on its way,” says Julie, a mother of two.On Friday, Julie’s 12-year-old daughter and her friends flagged down an ice cream truck.”[The driver] “I was like, ‘I didn’t know you guys had been chasing me for a few blocks. Can you give me a ride to the pool?'” Julie said.That question, along with the Venmo receipt with the name scribbled on a napkin, piqued Julie’s curiosity. Denver 7 Upon…
Latest ETF NewsVisit our ETF Hub to learn more and see detailed data and comparison tools.Invesco is launching Europe’s first exchange-traded fund tracking China’s tech-heavy ChiNext 50 index, in a rare Western vote of confidence in the world’s second-largest economy.The listing comes as China-focused ETF closures rise to record levels and as investors and fund companies push back against years of stock market slumps and growing geopolitical friction that have led them to question the ethics of investing in an increasingly authoritarian China.Fund managers globally eliminated 18 China ETFs in the first quarter of 2024, more than half of the…
Brendan Mullen, a figure skater for Team USA, has always had to pack his own food for international competitions. Mullen has food allergies to eggs, tree nuts and peanuts. Last year, he competed in Japan and Austria with prepackaged meals.But Mullen, who grew up in Fairfax Station, told the Fairfax County Times that he no longer has to worry so much about food allergies. In February, the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of the drug Xolair for food allergies. The Monday after the approval, Mullen became the first person in the United States to take the drug. He…
A pregnant 18-year-old woman was shot and lost her unborn baby when a Milwaukee police officer opened fire on a stolen vehicle linked to two carjackings that led to a police pursuit Thursday afternoon, according to the Milwaukee Police Chief. A 17-year-old boy was also shot and injured in the interstate incident. Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey B. Norman told reporters that during a pursuit that began with police trying to pull over a car, the stolen SUV became trapped in a construction site and crashed into a police vehicle before officers opened fire.The 18-year-old woman was in life-threatening condition at…
Metro Tech is helping to address Oklahoma’s aviation workforce shortage. The technical school is investing millions of dollars in its MacArthur campus. Metro Tech aviation student Richard Jordan Jr. says the possibilities are endless in the program. “I love working with my hands. I couldn’t survive sitting behind a desk,” Jordan says. “I feel like I can be my true self here.” Jordan moved to Oklahoma for this opportunity and has watched it shape his life. “I think this experience has been amazing,” he says. Jordan is one of 280 students in Metro Tech’s aviation department, and President Aaron Collins…
A new viral trend is taking TikTok by storm as creators show off their interpretations of Aperol Spritz makeovers in the lead up to summer. There’s been some debate about where the TikTok trend started, with multiple potential origins cited, including Too Faced’s peach-and-apricot eyeshadow palette and Pantene’s “Peach Fuzz” being declared a 2024 hit. After all, Hailey Bieber might be to blame: She told Glamour magazine that her product, Loaded Pocket Blush, is meant to make people think “they’re having an Aperol Spritz.” “Maybe next time I’ll do an Aperol Spritz makeup!” Bieber said… and it looks like she…
Argentina looked shaky for long stretches of the 2024 Copa America opener. The defending South American and world champions struggled at times against Canada, who played fluidly and dynamically. soccerbut it was also very loose football: at half-time they could have easily lost.But four minutes into an action-packed second half, Lionel Messi denied a Canadian shot with a pass that was either clever or accidental.Did he see Alexis Mac Allister and assist the midfielder’s run? Or did he look for Julián Alvarez’s feet before Alvarez made a run somewhere? The answer hardly matters. All that matters is the conclusion: Canada…
Since joining the committee, Sally has gained an understanding of the strategies, grant partners and initiatives that Macquarie Sport implements throughout the year, and as a former elite athlete, Sally is able to offer a unique perspective on new initiatives. “When appropriate, I also like to bring my perspective as an athlete and use my past experiences to create new initiatives and provide a different perspective.” Sally also volunteers with Macquarie University, providing opportunities for young people to try surfing, including learning to surf as part of the Surfing Australia Coach Lady program. Sally feels that through the Macquarie Sports…
The United States said on Thursday it supports direct talks between India and Pakistan, but that the pace and scope of those talks should be determined by the two countries. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters at a daily news briefing that the United States values its important relationships with both India and Pakistan. “As we have said before, we support direct talks between India and Pakistan, but the pace, scope and nature of those talks should be determined by the two countries, not by the United States,” he said. The Enforcement Directorate is likely to move the Delhi…
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump suggested in a podcast released Thursday that foreign nationals living in the U.S. should “automatically” get green cards upon college graduation.”What I want to do, what I’m going to do, is if you graduate from college, you automatically get a green card as part of your diploma so you can stay in this country,” Trump said. “And that includes junior college.”Trump made similar comments during the 2016 campaign but only restricted legal immigration during his time in office.Trump was responding to a podcast where one of the hosts said, “We need highly skilled workers…