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Some pandemic beach house buyers are now already sellers

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:54 GMT

In 2020, travel was restricted by the pandemic, and many people could work from anywhere. For those who could afford it, a close-by second home on the Maryland and Delaware shores looked like a good investment for short-term rental income and as a work-from-anywhere remote option.As a result, inventory for sale in those vacation destinations, and others around the country, got extremely tight, sales began happening much more quickly and prices rose dramatically.Fast forward three years and the market has shifted.In May, listing service Bright MLS says almost one-third of homes that sold in the Mid-Atlantic were second-home and investment properties.“We saw some people who purchased second-homes or vacation homes during the pandemic, and thought they would be able to use it a lot because they were working from home,” said Lisa Sturtevant, chief economist at Bright MLS. “But now as more employers are calling people back to the office, they are taking the opportunity to lis...

Clear Creek lifts water restrictions right before 4th of July

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:54 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — After one month, Jefferson County has lifted the water restrictions on Clear Creek in Golden just in time for the Fourth of July. Effective at 10 a.m. Monday, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and the City of Golden made the decision to lift the restrictions that limited water activities on Clear Creek. These restrictions have been in place since June 1. According to JCSO, water flow measurements have shown a continued decrease since the closure on June 1. June 2023 rainfall sets new record The restrictions had closed the creek to tubing and swimming after a record amount of rainfall caused water levels to increase rapidly over a short period of time. “We’ve had a good snow year compared to other years, so the amount of water in the creek this year is higher than it’s been the last couple of years,” said Fire Marshal Scott Case.Even though the restrictions have been lifted right before Independence Day, JCSO is still encouraging visitors to be very c...

List: What Colorado stores, restaurants will be open for July 4, 2023?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:54 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – With Independence Day upon us, you’re likely attending parades, celebrations, camping trips, firework shows, or countless other July 4-related gatherings. If you’re looking for a quick snack, extra sunscreen, or that one item that’s essential for your cookout, here’s a look at how many national stores and restaurants will be operating for the holiday. Where to watch Colorado’s 4th of July fireworks, drone shows this year It’s important to note that some locations may have different hours. Before traveling to any store or restaurant on the list, it may be best to call ahead. StoresBig Lots: Stores will be open, but hours may vary. You can find yours here.Costco: The wholesale club will be closed on July 4. CVS: Stores will be open, but pharmacies may be operating under limited hours. You can check your location’s hours here.Dollar General: The dollar store chain will be open for regular hours on July 4, a representative tells Nexstar. Kroger: The Kroger f...

Fire rescue responds to gas leak in Pompano Beach

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:54 GMT

Pompano Beach fire units responded to a gas leak after a construction crew struck a gas line, Monday morning. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. at 1903 Bay Drive. Fire crews surrounded the neighborhood as they attempted to locate the leak. Once the leak was found, HAZMAT teams helped fire crews cap the leak about an hour later.

Italian minister doubles down on sexist comments

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:54 GMT

Vittorio Sgarbi, Italy’s undersecretary for culture, is under fire over sexist comments he made during a speech at an event in Rome last month.During the speech, the Italian official used a derogatory term in reference to women and boasted about his relationships with women.“At a certain point, turning 67, the prostate appears and you have to deal with this fucking bitch whore you’ve never met in your life,” Sgarbi said, quoting, he alleged, a conversation he had with French novelist Michel Houellebecq. “The cock goes away and the prostate comes.”A 45-minute video of the undersecretary’s comments, made during an event at the Maxxi museum of contemporary art in Rome at an event on June 21 resurfaced this weekend in several reports in Italian media, including La Repubblica — leading to criticism from Italian politicians, including ones who form part of the current government.“If your aim was to épater le bourgeois [impress...

Meet the New Conservatives giving Rishi Sunak a migration headache

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:54 GMT

LONDON — Watch out Rishi Sunak, there’s a new right-wing Tory pressure group in town.The New Conservatives — a group of 25 MPs from the 2017 and 2019 parliamentary intakes — launched Monday with a headline-grabbing call for the Tory prime minister to do more to cut migration. They’re urging Sunak — already under pressure over the issue — to focus on meeting his predecessor-but-one Boris Johnson’s 2019 manifesto pledge to get net numbers to below 226,000. So who are the New Conservatives? And what exactly do they want?The new group is run by Danny Kruger, a former aide to Johnson, and Miriam Cates, a backer of Home Secretary Suella Braverman when she ran for the Tory leadership last year. Other members of the group include backbenchers Tom Hunt, Jonathan Gullis, Gareth Bacon, Duncan Kaker, Paul Bristow, Brendan Clarke-Smith, James Daly, Anna Firth, Nick Fletcher, Chris Green, Eddie Hughes, Mark Jenkinson, Andrew Lewer, Marco Longhi, Robin Millar, and Lia Nici. Lee An...

Russian defense minister says Wagner Group rebellion failed because of Russian troops’ loyalty

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:54 GMT

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Monday the Wagner Group’s attempted rebellion failed because Russia’s army “showed loyalty to their oath and military duty,” marking the first time he has spoken out about the short-lived mutiny.“These plans failed primarily because the personnel of the Armed Forces showed loyalty to their oath and military duty,” Shoigu said in public remarks. “The provocation did not affect the actions of the groupings of troops.” Russia responded to the rebellion by tightening security measures in Moscow.In late June, Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin planned to capture Russia’s military leadership as part of his surprise mutiny but turned back after Wagner forces made it to the capital city’s outer limits. Prior to the rebellion, Prigozhin accused Shoigu of ordering a rocket strike on Wagner’s field camps in Ukraine. The Defense Ministry denied carrying out the rocket attack.Shoigu also mentioned Russia’s response to the failed rebellion,...

Robert De Niro’s grandson Leandro dead at 19

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:54 GMT

(CNN) — Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, the grandson of Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, has died, his mother announced on social media.He was 19.Actress Drena De Niro, Robert De Niro’s daughter, wrote about the loss of her son in a post on Instagram on Sunday.“You have been my joy my heart and all that was ever pure and real in my life,” the caption read in part. “I don’t know how to live without you but I’ll try to go on and spread the love and light that you so made me feel in getting to be your mama. You were so deeply loved and appreciated and I wish that love alone could have saved you.”She tagged her son’s father, artist Carlos Rodriguez, who goes by Carlos Mare, in the post.“Rest in Peace and Eternal Paradise my darling boy,” she wrote.“Words aren’t enough to express the joy he gave us or the loss we now endure with our families and friends,” Mare responded in a comment on the post. “He is Godschild now.”No cause of death was shared.Leandro De Niro Rodriguez was also...

R. Robert Popeo, the chairman of Mintz Levin and a top Boston attorney, has died: ‘A legendary lawyer’

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:54 GMT

R. Robert Popeo, the chairman of the powerhouse law firm Mintz Levin and an integral part of Boston’s business and civic communities for more than 40 years, died on Monday, according to the law office. He was 85.Popeo passed away peacefully in the presence of his family, the law office confirmed.As the chairman of Mintz and a member of the firm’s Policy Committee, Popeo has been credited with establishing the firm’s Litigation Practice — and the nationally recognized White Collar Criminal Defense Practice.“Bob led by example and was a tireless and enthusiastic advocate for clients,” Bob Bodian, managing member of Mintz, said in a statement on Monday. “Bob had a storied career and his success as a litigator and a leader set the foundation for what Mintz has become today.“We will remember him as a legendary lawyer, a creative strategist, a tenacious force, an involved and generous member of his community, and a good friend,” Bodian...

Orioles All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman joins Home Run Derby field

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:54 GMT

Adley Rutschman was thrilled his first All-Star Game appearance will come at the first major league ballpark he ever went to. But it won’t be the only highlight of the Orioles catcher’s week at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park.Rutschman announced on his Instagram account Monday that he will be among the participants in July 10′s Home Run Derby, the second time in three years an Oriole has been in the field. Trey Mancini was the runner-up in the 2021 event.Rutschman, a native of Sherwood, Oregon, has 11 home runs this year, his first full season in the majors. The 25-year-old was a finalist to start the All-Star Game for the American League after winning the first phase of fan voting by a sizable margin, but he lost a narrow head-to-head vote to Texas Rangers backstop Jonah Heim.“Being an All-Star is an unbelievable honor,” Rutschman said Sunday. “The fact that it’s in the Northwest at [what was formerly] Safeco Field, first big league stadium I...