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Kids Get to Hop a Flight to the North Pole

Santa and fun await in a transformed Denver airport hangar

(Newser) - Dozens of kids cheered on a festively decked-out plane in Denver when the pilot announced their destination for the day: the North Pole. More than 100 children, some of whom have serious health issues, were then taken on a roughly 45-minute flight near the city over the weekend before landing...

This Is the Best City for Singles
This Is the Best
City for Singles
Dec 6, 2024 12:00 PM CST

This Is the Best City for Singles

Atlanta is WalletHub's top choice, while Pearl City, Hawaii, appears to be a dating desert

(Newser) - If you're single and ready to mingle—and nearly half the nation fits at least the first part—some US cities are better than others when it comes to the dating scene. "The best cities for singles have large, gender-balanced single populations, along with a wide variety of...

Trump May Have Potent Tool Against Sanctuary Cities
Trump May Have Potent Tool
Against Sanctuary Cities
the rundown
Nov 27, 2024 7:27 AM CST

Trump May Have Potent Tool Against Sanctuary Cities

New president could try to withhold federal funds to places such as Chicago, Denver, and New York

(Newser) - It's possible that Chicago will emerge as ground zero in the immigration fight during the early days of the new Trump administration. A Washington Post story looks at how President-elect Trump's pledge to enact mass deportations of migrants will play out in major Democratic-run cities that generally fall...

Rand Paul Warns Denver Mayor on Deportations

If city resists incoming Trump administration, 'he could be removed from office'

(Newser) - Rand Paul on Sunday issued a warning to the mayor of Denver: Don't try to foil the coming Trump administration's plans for mass deportations of undocumented migrants. On Face the Nation, the Kentucky senator referenced Mayor Mike Johnston's suggestion that police and city residents would block federal...

The US Cities That Rats Love Most
The US Cities That
Rats Love Most
Oct 22, 2024 8:32 AM CDT

The US Cities That Rats Love Most

Chicago tops Orkin's list for 10th year straight

(Newser) - For 10 years straight, one city has claimed the title of America's "rattiest city," according to the Orkin pest-control service , and it's "won" the honor again this year, reports Patch . That city would be Chicago, whose "abundance of alleys" has helped the rodents take...

Foodies, Check Out This US City
Foodies, Check Out
This US City
Oct 6, 2024 12:15 PM CDT

Foodies, Check Out This US City

Miami tops WalletHub's list for 'culinary enthusiasts'

(Newser) - From food trucks to Michelin-starred restaurants, every city has its own culinary gems to discover. WalletHub did some deep diving to suss out which US metropolises have tasty offerings for resident and visitor Epicureans alike, looking at more than 180 of the nation's largest cities through the lens of...

Recruit Sues Denver Police Over 'Barbaric Hazing Ritual'

Victor Moses had to have both his legs amputated after collapsing during 'fight day'

(Newser) - A police recruit who had to have both of his legs amputated after losing consciousness and repeatedly collapsing during fight training at Denver's police academy is suing those who allegedly forced him to continue the "barbaric hazing ritual" after paramedics ignored warning signs.
  • Victor Moses, 29, alleges in
...

Top 10 Fittest, Least Fit Cities in the US

If one wants to be healthy, your environment matters, according to this index

(Newser) - If you want to be around people jogging in easily available parks and eating kale, there are some big towns that are much more conducive to that than others, reports USA Today . The 2024 ACSM American Fitness Index took a look at the 100 biggest cities in America, and how...

Denver Cops Shoot, Kill Woman Holding Knife

Police say woman was standing at intersection and came at officers with the weapon

(Newser) - Officers shot and killed a woman who was holding a large, hunting-style knife at an intersection in downtown Denver on Sunday, police said. Officers used a Taser on the woman twice but she began advancing toward them as they tried to back up from her, Denver police Chief Ron Thomas...

Guess Which US City Loves Its Dogs the Most

Dallas is No. 1, per Zillow and BARK

(Newser) - Want to know where America's dogs are "living their best lives"? Zillow and BARK have looked at the data and found that Dallas ranks No. 1 among the US' most "dog-obsessed" cities. To figure out where people and their pups are thriving, the two companies looked...

Noem's Speech Leads to Cancellation of GOP Fundraiser

Colorado group nixes event for 'safety' reasons amid hubbub over S. Dakota governor's memoir

(Newser) - Kristi Noem is getting slammed for details revealed in her new memoir, on everything from killing her own dog to claims on meeting Kim Jong Un and being threatened by Nikki Haley . Now, a Republican fundraiser featuring the South Dakota governor as keynote speaker has been canceled, after a Colorado...

This Is the Healthiest City in America

San Francisco tops WalletHub's list, while Brownsville, Texas, comes in last

(Newser) - The weather is getting warmer as we barrel toward summer, meaning you'll likely see more people out and about as they try to squeeze in their exercise routines in the great outdoors. As WalletHub notes, however, "location matters when it comes to health"—and according to its...

Woman, 78, Awarded $3.76M Over 'Find My iPhone' Raid

Denver woman's home was surrounded by SWAT team after app pinged nearby

(Newser) - A 78-year-old grandmother in Denver has been awarded $3.76 million over a police raid that left her afraid to be home alone. In Jan. 2022, police in SWAT gear looking for a stolen truck and iPhone surrounded Ruby Johnson's home and used a bullhorn to order her to...

This City Is the Biggest Slacker in America

Burlington, Vermont, comes in last in WalletHub's rankings of hardest-working cities; DC is first

(Newser) - If you're itching to work hard toward that elusive American dream, there are some US cities that are waiting for you with open arms and rolled-up sleeves. WalletHub wanted to see which ones boast the best work ethic, so the site looked at nearly 120 of the nation's...

These Are the Most, Least Active US Cities

Honolulu takes the top spot on WalletHub's list, while North Las Vegas comes in last

(Newser) - If you haven't ditched your New Year's fitness resolutions yet and are looking for the best place to help them come to fruition, WalletHub has some insight on that. To seek out the cities in America with the most active lifestyles, the site pulled out the 100 most...

Denver Zoo Needed a Paternity Test. They Got a Famous Expert

Maury Povich announces father of 4-month-old orangutan Siska, to great fanfare

(Newser) - Maury Povich has shifted into retirement mode in recent years—he wrapped up his talk show in 2022, and he was recently presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Daytime Emmys—but his services are apparently still in demand. At least at the Denver Zoo, which recruited the 84-year-old...

This City Is Your Best Prospect for Love

Seattle is No. 1 on WalletHub's list of cities friendly to singles

(Newser) - Looking for love in all the wrong places? If you're been striking out, you might just need to relocate to a more amenable place. WalletHub tries to suss out which US cities are best for singles, looking at more than 180 of the nation's largest cities across nearly...

Denver Mayor Becomes Auto-Theft Victim ... Again

It happened to Mike Johnston in 2017, and again in October

(Newser) - He's the Denver mayor—and a Denver crime victim. The office of Mayor Mike Johnston on Tuesday disclosed that his car was stolen from his Denver neighborhood on Oct. 28 and has since been recovered. Fox31 reports the car was taken around 6am and found 10 hours later in...

These Are the Most Sinful Cities in America

Las Vegas ranks No. 1 on WalletHub's list, while Pearl City, Hawaii, proves most virtuous

(Newser) - Christian teachings have long warned against the seven deadly sins, yet since the beginning of time, humans just can't seem to lick their related vices. WalletHub wanted to see which US cities are rife with people acting "illicitly," so it examined more than 180 of the largest...

These Are the Cities Where Millennials Are Moving

Massachusetts city of Cambridge tops SmartAsset's list

(Newser) - About 25% of millennials uprooted last year and moved to a different city, and SmartAsset wanted to find out which cities proved the biggest draw for this demographic (those between the ages of 25 and 44, for the purposes of this analysis). The financial tech firm looked at US Census...

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