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Movie Review: Harrison Ford gets a swashbuckling sendoff in ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:06:37 GMT

Goodbyes don’t tend to mean much in the Hollywood franchise system. Death isn’t a reliable end for characters or, lately, even actors. Technology, nostalgia and the often-inflated value of brands and IP have created a nightmarish cycle of resurrection and regurgitation, curdling what we love most.And yet when someone like Harrison Ford says he’s hanging up Indiana Jones’ fedora, for better or worse, you believe him. “Indiana Jones” producer Frank Marshall has also said that they won’t recast the character, which seems more dubious and, though well-intentioned, something he won’t be able to guarantee. All it takes is a new executive demanding a reboot.Not that it would ever really work, though. Any self-respecting movie fan knows the truth: The magic of Indiana Jones belongs wholly to Harrison Ford. Apparently, he doesn’t even necessarily need Steven Spielberg behind the camera, though, to be fair, the foundation was well-laid for a veteran like James Mangold to step in. But th...

Broncos training camp schedule announced

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:06:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Nuggets NBA championship parade has come and gone, the Rockies have a sub-.500 record and the heat of the summer is nearly upon us. That means it's time to be optimistic and look ahead to the Denver Broncos season.On Tuesday, the team announced its training camp schedule and with that a big change - the requirement for fans to have tickets if they plan to attend. Broncos wrap up 1st offseason program under Payton, aspire to match Nuggets, Avs success Tickets are free and can be claimed through Ticketmaster, with up to four free tickets per account. Practices will be limited to 3,000 attendees.Parking lots will open at 8 a.m. on practice days, with gates into the facility opening at 9 a.m. The team is scheduled to take the field at 10 a.m. daily for a practice that will last until noon or slightly later.Denver Broncos training camp dates:Friday, July 28Saturday, July 29 (Traning Camp: Back Together Weekend)Monday, July 31Tuesday, Aug. 1Wednesday, Aug. 2Friday, ...

Denver one of the best cities to celebrate Fourth of July

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:06:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- By the numbers, Colorado's capital is one of the best places in the country to celebrate our nation's birth. Financial adviser site WalletHub analyzed the 100 largest U.S. cities' features to find which has the best all-around environment for Fourth of July celebrations. The analysis compiled four broad categories: the number of celebrations, affordability, attractions and activities, safety and accessibility and the predicted weather for the day itself. Items such as average beer and wine prices, DUI rates and accommodation expenses played a role. How does Casa Bonita’s wait staff pay stack up to other Colorado jobs? Among 100 cities, Denver ranks 12th overall, in between St. Louis and Washington, D.C. Denver ranks highly in some categories and middling in others that touch on the city's big-picture issues - affordability and safety. It ranks 78th for affordability, 59th for safety and accessibility and 66th for weather. As a hub for both city and outdoors fun, h...

Free breakfast, prizes for biking to work Wednesday

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:06:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Wednesday is Bike to Work Day in Colorado, which means you can find free breakfast and prize bags on your ride to work.There will be stations set up all across the state, with a heavy focus on the Denver area, for bikers to stop for a bite or a water break on their way to or from work. Contest: Regional Air Quality Council E-bike Giveaway Plus, there will be parties and celebrations where you can stop to play a game and grab a goodie bag.The event happens every year on the fourth Wednesday of June as a way to encourage commuters to bike to work, for a variety of reasons.It's organized by Way to Go, a program of the Denver Regional Council of Governments which strives to improve commuting options and clean the air year-round.Why should I bike to work?There are plenty of reasons to bike to work on any given day, not just Wednesday when you can get a free breakfast burrito or sandwich on the way. The Bike to Work Day website lists a few.It will help you save money on...

Ryan Seacrest named new host of 'Wheel of Fortune'

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:06:37 GMT

(KTLA) -- Ryan Seacrest has been appointed as the next host of "Wheel of Fortune."The "American Idol" host made the news official in a lengthy statement on Twitter on Tuesday morning. "I am truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak. I can say, along with the rest of America, that it's been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them," Seacrest said. This comes two weeks after Pat Sajak revealed he'll be ending his four-decade run on the gameshow in 2024."Pat, I love the way you've always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease. I look forward to learning everything I can from you during this transition," he continued as he paid homage to Sajak. Barbie’s Dream House comes to life ahead of Margot Robbie film; how to book your stay Seacrest also noted the irony that he will be taking the helm of the big w...

Police search for missing 30-year-old man in Miami

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:06:37 GMT

City of Miami Police are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing 30-year-old man. Esteban Valencia was last seen in Flagami, Monday.He was last seen wearing a black tank top, beige cargo pants, brown and black sneakers.Valencia stands at 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighs 165 pounds, has brown eyes and black hair. He also has a ponytail. Anyone with information on Valencia’s whereabouts is urged contact Detective E. Reiner or any on-duty detective of the City of Miami of Police Department’s Special Victims Unit at 305-603-6300 or 305-579-6111.

Crews work on water main break in Fort Lauderdale

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:06:37 GMT

Crews are working to patch up a pipe problem in Fort Lauderdale due to a water main break. The incident happened along eastbound Davie Boulevard near Southeast Third Avenue, Tuesday morning. Due to workers digging up asphalt to work on the fix, one lane in each direction was closed. Drivers should expect delays in the area.

Italy’s new EU prosecutor faces criticism over judiciary independence

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:06:37 GMT

Italy’s government has helped install a new prosecutor at the EU’s financial crime-fighting agency over the recommendation of outside experts, prompting criticism that Rome is threatening the body’s credibility.The appointment of Andrea Venegoni to the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) came as part of a package of five new prosecutors that EU countries approved on Tuesday.While most of the appointments didn’t raise eyebrows, Italy’s choice is drawing opprobrium after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government pushed for Venegoni despite an independent panel of judiciary experts ranking him last among Italy’s three candidates. The panel was charged with evaluating not only whether the applicants had relevant experience and also if their judicial independence is beyond doubt.Still, Italy requested the Council of the EU, the body representing EU countries that made the final decision, back Venegoni — and it did. The Council, which is not bound to the panel’s ranking and has th...

Conservatives one step closer to killing EU nature law — but risk internal split 

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:06:37 GMT

A right-wing campaign to put key elements of the EU’s Green Deal on ice is gaining steam, leaving Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in an awkward position. On Tuesday, the center-right European People’s Party (EPP) and its allies succeeded in blocking the EU’s landmark nature law from passing a key committee vote — part of a larger effort to press the pause button on environmental legislation. “We are on the edge of doing too much,” German EPP lawmaker Peter Liese told reporters after the vote. “The Green Deal is a good thing, but we are about to overstretch it.”  The EPP has warned Brussels risks overburdening industry and farmers with the dozens of proposals that make up the European Green Deal. The group has fought particularly hard against legislation aimed at greening agriculture, like new rules on pesticides and land use. The failure of the Nature Restoration Law to pass in the European Parliament’s environment committee on Tuesday —...

Ryan Seacrest named new host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:06:37 GMT

(CNN) — Ryan Seacrest will take his place as the new host of “Wheel of Fortune” in 2024, Sony Pictures Television, the company that produces the game show, announced on Tuesday in a news release sent to CNN.Seacrest has signed a multi-year agreement with the show and will also serve as a consulting producer, the release states.“I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak. I can say, along with the rest of America, that it’s been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them,” Seacrest said in a statement Tuesday.“Pat, I love the way you’ve always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease,” he continued. “I look forward to learning everything I can from you during this transition. Many people probably don’t know this but one of my first jobs was hosting a little game show called Click for Merv ...