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Women's Day events highlight major gaps in gender equality

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:16:35 GMT

MADRID (AP) — From demands for constitutional rights in Islamabad to calls for economic parity in Manila, Paris and Madrid, International Women’s Day demonstrations in cities around the world Wednesday highlighted the unfinished work of providing equity for half of the planet's population.While activists in some places celebrated political and legal advances, observances also pointed to repression in countries such as Afghanistan and Iran, and the large numbers of women and girls who experience sexual assaults and domestic violence globally.United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres noted this week that women’s rights were “abused, threatened and violated” around the world — and gender equality won’t be achieved for 300 years given the current pace of change. Progress won over decades is vanishing because “the patriarchy is fighting back,” Guterres said.Even in countries where women have considerable freedom, there have been recent setbacks. This was the first International W...

Denver weather: Milder temperatures with weekend rain showers

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:16:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — There will be some flurries or snow showers moving across the Front Range and in Denver's weather Wednesday evening. Accumulation looks to be mainly north of the city and very light. Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast is calling for sunshine to return along with milder days.Weather tonight: Cold and breezyOnce the snow showers end around midnight skies will start to clear across the area. The wind will be breezy at times with speeds between 10-15 mph and coming out of the southwest. Temperatures will be below freezing across Colorado. Along the Front Range and in metro Denver overnight lows will mainly be in the 20s.Forecast overnight low temperatures by Thursday morning from Pinpoint WeatherWeather tomorrow: Sunny and breezyIt'll be a mainly sunny day here in Denver on Thursday. You may find some high clouds at times. In the northern mountains, there will be some scattered snow showers. Temperatures will be chilly in the mountains. Along the Front Range and...

Where do Colorado cities rank for gender pay equity?

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:16:35 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – The years go on, yet one societal problem remains relatively unchanged: the wage gap between men and women. A recent Pew Research Center analysis found the pay gap has stayed stubbornly stable for the past 20 years. MoneyGeek, a personal finance site, used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Census Bureau's 2021 American Community Survey to determine where the pay gap is worst in the U.S. What's the gender wage gap in Denver?The Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metropolitan area ranked 65 on the list, with women ages 30-49 earning 84% of what their age earned. The study shows the wage gap seems to be improving for younger generations. Women 50 and older in the Denver metro area earned just 75% of their male counterparts, while those aged 16-29 earned 95% of what men make.Here are how other Colorado cities ranked among the 262 metropolitan areas:Colorado Springs: 82%, ranking 111thFort Collins: 79%, ranking 164thGrand Junction: 77%, ranking 190thPueblo: 84%, ranking 57...

Colorado's extraordinary women honored in hall of fame

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:16:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Women in the Centennial State have achieved great things, and on International Women's Day, they can be honored as part of the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame. The nonprofit is located in Greenwood Village and has inducted 172 women into the hall since it was founded in 1985. The inductees range from a Nobel Peace Prize nominee and a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright to newspaper publishers, authors and even a former Miss America, according to the CWHF website. The CWHF works with other nonprofit organizations, such as the Girl Scouts, to educate young women on the achievements of Colorado's most extraordinary females. Where do Colorado cities rank for gender pay equity? According to the site, the CWHF mission is:The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame (CWHF) mission is to inspire by celebrating and sharing the enduring contributions of Colorado’s distinctive women. To achieve this, CWHF educates the people of Colorado about the stories of the women who shaped our state ...

Full list of St. Patrick's Day events across the Denver area

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:16:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17 and there are plenty of events happening for people of all ages across the Front Range.Here’s our complete guide of events, which kick off on Friday. Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade: What to know, how to watch it March 10Celtic Awakening - Newman Center for the Performing ArtsYoung Dubliners - DenverMarch 11Denver Luck Of The Irish St Patrick's Day Weekend Bar CrawlDenver St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl & Block PartyDenver’s St. Patrick’s Day ParadeDowntown Lakewood BEER FESTOlde Town Arvada's St. Patrick's Day FestivalSt Patrick's Day Parade 2023 - Wynkoop Brewing CoSt. Patrick's Day Sip N' Stein - High Hops BrewerySt. Patrick's Day THERMOMIX cooking class - Arvada St. Patty's Weekend #1 - Parade Party - Mile High SpiritsMarch 12Irish Step Dancing with Abby! - Fabletics DenverRunnin' of the Green 7K - Washington ParkMarch 172023 Luck of the Irish 5K - DenverDenver St Patrick’s Day Bar CrawlFree family-friendly Saint Patrick's Day e...

MDPD officer hospitalized after shooting in Miami leads to street closures; 1 in custody, 1 at large

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:16:35 GMT

A Miami-Dade Police narcotics officer has been transported to the hospital after, investigators said, he was ambushed in a Miami neighborhood and grazed in the head, leading to multiple streets closures.Officers said they have taken one person into custody and continue to search for another subject.City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue units have responded to the scene of the incident in the area of Northwest Sixth Avenue and 43rd Street in the Buena Vista West section, Wednesday afternoon.7SkyForce hovered above the scene as officers set up a perimeter extending all the way to near Interstate 95.Investigators said the victim was working a detail and was taking a subject into custody when was ambushed and shot.The patient was taken by another officer to Ryder Trauma Center, where, according to police sources, he is listed in stable condition.Cameras captured several MDPD and Miami Police officers standing outside the hospital. 7News has learned that the marked MDPD cruiser parked in ...

South Floridians opposed to legal reform bill, Dreamer tuition repeal proposal travel to Tallahassee, address lawmakers

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:16:35 GMT

Some concerned South Floridians traveled to the state capital to express their opposition to two bills out of over 1,000 currently making their way through the state Legislature.Maria Carmona addressed a Florida Senate committee at the State Capitol, Tuesday afternoon.“Ten months ago, our son was murdered in our apartment,” she said as she stood next to her husband Jose.Cellphone video showed Carmona’s infant son, Mateo when he was was just learning to use his walker.Loved ones said the baby’s aunt, Elizabeth, had just moved from Colombia to Coral Springs to help his parents care for him.But in May of 2022, according to police, Dale Spindle, the Morales family’s neighbor, beat Elizabeth with a hammer after she opened the door, then turned on Mateo. Neither would survive.The couple sued the condominium.“They didn’t tell us that this guy had problems before with kids, and the people who used to live in that apartment before us, they left becau...

Smoking manhole snarls traffic, Green Line service in Boston

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:16:35 GMT

A smoking manhole drew an emergency response while snarling roadway traffic and Green Line service near the intersection of Huntington Avenue and Parker Hill Avenue in Boston Wednesday.The area had reopened to traffic as of around 5 p.m., though congestion was lingering. While firefighters left the area around 5 p.m., the T said its crews were remained on scene as repairs are needed.The T said buses were available as of around 6 p.m. for passengers in the area of the Green Line’s E branch. SKY7 cameras captured the emergency response earlier Wednesday, showing firefighters pouring water into the exposed manhole. Firetrucks were parked diagonally across area Green Line tracks as vehicle traffic was diverted around the area. The MBTA said a manhole with MBTA utilities inside had a smoldering cable causing smoke.The T said the Boston Fire Department responded to the area.

”Date’ our son’: Billboard offers car in exchange for a date

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:16:35 GMT

A bizarre billboard supposedly paid for by parents trying to find a date for their son has recently captured the attention of drivers on some local highways. “Need a car?” the billboard asks. “‘Date’ our son.” Asked about the ad, some said they don’t know what to believe. “I think I’m naturally skeptical of ads with so much going on right now,” one person said. “I mean, if you’re in need, maybe it’s just good timing,” they added.The billboard continues, offering a reward in return for a “date.”“He’s smart but socially very shy,” the billboard says. “Bring him out of his shell before college. In exchange, we’ll give you a 2004 Buick Regal. Clean, rust free, 40k miles.”The billboard asks for “serious inquiries only” to an email address provided. 7NEWS reached out to the email. In response, the apparent parents said they’ve received many responses. They said they plan to make their final decision on Thursday. With all the attention the billboards are attra...

Ravens hire Greg Lewis, who spent past six seasons with Kansas City Chiefs, as wide receivers coach

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:16:35 GMT

The Ravens have hired Greg Lewis, who helped the Kansas City Chiefs win two Super Bowls in recent years, as their wide receivers coach. He’ll be tasked with leading one of the Ravens’ most oft-criticized position groups.Lewis spent the past six seasons in Kansas City, first as their wide receivers coach from 2017 to 2020 and then as running backs coach in 2021 and 2022. During that time, the Chiefs won six straight AFC West titles and two Super Bowls, including the most recent.He’ll replace Tee Martin, who served as the Ravens’ wide receivers coach for the past two seasons and is now coaching the team’s quarterbacks.A walk-on at Illinois and then an undrafted free agent, Lewis played in the NFL as a receiver from 2003 to 2010. He caught a touchdown for the Philadelphia Eagles in their Super Bowl loss to the New England Patriots at the end of the 2004 season and went on to play for the Minnesota Vikings.He then coached wide receivers at the college level...