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New owners of Jeffrey Epstein's New Mexico ranch protest property value

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:56 GMT

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The new owners of Jeffrey Epstein's "Zorro Ranch" property in New Mexico are protesting the property's value. In a complaint filed in Santa Fe County District Court just before Christmas, the new owners of the roughly 8,000-acre ranch in Stanley, New Mexico, are asking for a refund in taxes paid on the property.The New Mexico ranch was sold to San Rafael LLC last year for an undisclosed amount. However, according to the property's Notice of Value statement from 2023, Santa Fe County values the property at $21,130,201. The most recent estimated property tax amount listed is $151,475.Court documents show the new owners are now arguing the property is worth much less than that, at $9 million. Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Zorro Ranch’ sold in New Mexico "We like to see any information they have," said Isaiah Romero, Santa Fe County Assessor."I know this sold last year, we want to see the closing documents, we want to see what was included in the sale, and that's a ...

'Black Panther' actor seriously injured in NYC crash on New Year's Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:56 GMT

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (WPIX) — "Black Panther" actor Carrie Bernans was pinned under a food truck early Monday morning when she was hit by a wrong-way driver during a police chase in Manhattan, her mother announced on social media.Bernans' mother, Patricia Lee, shared several updates on her daughter's condition via her Instagram account, including several graphic photos of her injuries. She called the crash "traumatic," and said her daughter was knocked unconscious and suffered broken bones, fractures, and chipped teeth.The social media post ended with a note that Bernans' son was not with her and was safe with his family."I'm in so much pain," Bernans said in a video posted to her Instagram story Monday, adding that she "still can't really walk right now." In another post to her story later in the day, Lee said Bernans "was able to walk a few steps assisted." ‘Hooliganism’: Actor Ian Ziering addresses Hollywood mini-biker brawl Nine people, including Bernans and a police officer, ...

Nationwide warrant issued for man after woman killed in Colorado

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police have issued a nationwide warrant for a man in connection with the death of a 20-year-old woman in Colorado.On Dec. 30, police were called to a possible stabbing outside the Tuscan Heights Apartments in Federal Heights, located about 12 miles north of downtown Denver.When police arrived, they transported the woman to a local hospital where she later died from her injuries. ‘Finally free:’ Gypsy Rose Blanchard has busy first week after release Police identified the victim as 20-year-old Sachely Diaz. Federal Heights police said the suspect knew Diaz. Now, a nationwide warrant has been issued for the arrest of 35-year-old Adrian Carracedo-Vega, pictured below.Carracedo-Vega may be heading to Texas or attempting to cross the border into Mexico, Federal Heights Police said Tuesday. However, police do not know what vehicle he is in.A $2 million cash bond has been issued for Carracedo-Vega, who is now wanted for homicide.Additional details about the investigation ...

Westlake hospital closes ER with little notice, emergency leaders say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:56 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center announced Friday it would be closing its emergency department that evening. Local emergency leaders said they were given little notice about the closure which could impact paramedics and nearby medical facilities.A message to our ReportIt tip line said the center was closing abruptly Friday night. The hospital's website confirmed its emergency department would be closed by 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29.Douglas Havron with the Capital Area of Texas Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) said he became aware of the ER's closing through local EMS. The CATRAC oversees trauma and emergency response across 11 counties, including Travis County.A representative with Austin Travis County EMS said one of its ambulance crews was on route to transport a patient to the hospital Friday afternoon when it learned the ER would only be open for a few more hours.Havron said CATRAC received the official documentation about the ER's closure the same night it ...

Cold rain tapers off overnight, but another storm is coming

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:56 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Welcome rain and chilly temperatures dominate the forecast Tuesday evening as a compact low pressure system treks across the state. Some areas have recorded over 1 inch of rain from embedded thunderstorms, and rain continues through late-evening. Updated rainfall totals NEW: 2023 was Austin's hottest year on record Rain tapers off overnight with dry weather returning on Wednesday. Chilly, gray conditions continue much of the day, however, with some light fog also possible early.Following continued dry weather -- and potentially dense fog -- early Thursday, we are tracking another western storm slated to impact Texas with widespread rain Thursday night into early Friday. Many areas will record 0.5"-1.5" by Friday afternoon, with locally heavier totals east of I-35.The weather looks beautiful this weekend with sunshine and milder temperatures, but yet another opportunity for rain in lurking next Monday. Winter Weather Outlook: What a strong El Niño could mean f...

Round Rock police searching for 3 suspects in connection with Twin Peaks assault

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:56 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Round Rock Police Department is searching for three suspects wanted in connection with an aggravated assault that happened at Twin Peaks last month.Officers responded to the Twin Peaks — located at 100 Louis Henna Blvd. — around 7 p.m. on Dec. 12 regarding reports of a physical altercation that happened, police said. When officers arrived, they found two victims who had "minor facial lacerations."According to police, the victims got into a fight with the three suspects on the patio of the restaurant. Then, one of the suspects pulled out a handgun, pointed it at the the victims before all three suspects drove away in a silver Jeep Latitude.Anyone with any information on the incident is asked to call Detective Turck at (512) 218-7048 or email [email protected] suspect description:Black maleEarly to mid-20sThin buildWearing a black hooded sweatshirt with jean shorts, black shoes and white socksTattoo on right calfRound Rock Police are searc...

Dolly Parton sends signed, bejeweled guitar to Austin drag performer Brigitte Bandit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:56 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The year ended on a high note for one local performer after unwrapping a gift sent from one queen to another. During a gig at a downtown club Friday night, Brigitte Bandit received a surprise from one of her idols. In front of the crowd, the Austin-based drag queen opened a box wrapped in pink shiny paper that contained an acoustic guitar adorned with white and pink rhinestones and a personalized message. That message read, "To Brigitte. Love, Dolly Parton." Texas almost stopped library drag story time. Will it try again? Bandit shared a video on her Instagram page of the moment when she realized who signed the guitar. She froze and held her hands over her mouth in shock. That feeling has yet to wear off, as she kept looking at the sparkly instrument propped behind her during an interview with KXAN Tuesday afternoon. "I honestly can't believe it's even real," Bandit said, smiling. "I keep staring at it being like it's just going to disappear, and I'm going to wake...

For Timberwolves, it’s Jordan McLaughlin time

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:56 GMT

Rudy Gobert couldn’t help but smile as soon as Jordan McLaughlin’s name was brought up in a question Tuesday at the team’s practice facility.This is Gobert’s second season playing with the reserve guard. But after injuries plagued McLaughlin for much of last season, only now is the center getting a true taste of the McLaughlin effect.Never more was that evident than Monday in New York, when McLaughlin was inserted in the third quarter of a game in which the Wolves trailed by 21, and immediately ignited a rally that pulled the Wolves to within four.In 12 minutes, McLaughlin finished with nine points, three assists, two steals and a rebound, and was a plus-13.“Anytime you get an opportunity to be out there on the floor is great. Glad I was able to make an impact for the team,” McLaughlin said. “Unfortunately, we didn’t come out with the win, but it gave us a shot to win.”And Gobert was clearly loving it. He has a clear sense of what the backup...

You could turn $10 into nearly $300 if Vikings make the playoffs. Here’s what needs to happen.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:56 GMT

All hope is not lost for the Vikings.Though they looked very much like a group that had waved the white flag after a 33-10 home loss to the Green Bay Packers on New Year’s Eve, according to the New York Times simulator, the Vikings still have a 3 percent chance of making the playoffs.It starts with them finding a way to beat the Detroit Lions on the road on Sunday in the final game of the regular season. That is by no means a guarantee considering the Vikings lost to the Lions 30-24 at home two weeks ago.Nonetheless, if the Vikings are able to beat the Lions, they would then need the Chicago Bears to beat the Green Bay Packers, the Arizona Cardinals to beat the Seattle Seahawks, and either the Atlanta Falcons to beat the New Orleans Saints or the Carolina Panthers to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.That would be a heck of a parlay in Las Vegas. Especially considering each team that needs to win in that scenario is an underdog.What exactly would the payout be? Here’s a brea...

Thomas Friedman: What is happening to our world?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:56 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — I’ve been The New York Times’ foreign affairs columnist since 1995, and one of the most enduring lessons I’ve learned is that there are good seasons and bad seasons in this business, which are defined by the big choices made by the biggest players.My first decade or so saw its share of bad choices — mainly around America’s response to 9/11 — but they were accompanied by a lot more hopeful ones: the birth of democracy in Russia and Eastern Europe, thanks to the choices of Mikhail Gorbachev. The Oslo peace process, thanks to the choices of Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat. China’s accelerating opening to the world, thanks to the choices of Deng Xiaoping. India’s embrace of globalization, thanks to choices initiated by Manmohan Singh. The expansion of the European Union, the election of America’s first Black president and the evolution of South Africa into a multiracial democracy focused on reconciliation rather than retribution — all the result of good cho...