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Monaleo for the Moroccan

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:15:55 GMT

Monaleo for the Moroccan: Monaleo is described in her press bio as a “rapper, singer and mental health advocate.” That’s very impressive, as is her recent single “Crying on Your Birthday.” “[Crying On Your Birthday] is an empowerment song I wrote to denounce the stigma against all girls crying on their birthdays.” says Monaleo. “Whether it be because your man didn’t do what he was supposed to, the plans aren’t going right, your outfit didn’t come in, etc.”“‘Crying On Your Birthday’ samples the traditional ‘Happy Birthday To You’ celebratory instrumental with a big splash of heavy bass and Monaleo’s signature bravado that is sure to be the next viral song heard across all social media birthday shoutouts,” reads the press release. “Produced by Kid Hazel, ‘Crying On Your Birthday’ includes a multitude of references to things like Texas, the iconic movie character Paul Blart, and Larry King. Mixing her cunning lyricism with the...

Travis Kelce says he’ll be having a Thanksgiving dinner of KFC without Taylor Swift

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:15:55 GMT

(CNN) — Spending Thanksgiving dinner together doesn’t appear to be in the cards for it-couple Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift this year.Instead, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end shared on Wednesday’s episode of his “New Heights” podcast with his brother Jason Kelce that he’ll be watching football and having a fast food meal all by his lonesome while his paramour Swift is on tour in South America.“I’ll be feasting on KFC because I wont have anybody here,” he said with a laugh.When Jason, who plays football for the Philadelphia Eagles, invited his brother over to his own family’s Thanksgiving dinner, Travis said ironically, “That’s exactly what I wanted to do this week.”It feels safe to presume that what Kelce really wanted to do this week was spend time with Swift, who was reportedly set to attend Monday’s Chiefs/Eagles game in Kansas City with her parents during a break in her South American “Eras Tour” run.And with both Swift and Kelce having the holiday off amid their jam-packed wor...

Israel says hostage release won’t take place before Friday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:15:55 GMT

(CNN) — Plans to release the first hostages under the deal Israel reached with Hamas were delayed late Wednesday, just hours ahead of the expected beginning of a hard-negotiated pause in fighting.Israel’s National Security Council said in a statement that the first group of hostages would not be released before Friday. An Israeli official told CNN the start of an agreed temporary truce in fighting has also been delayed until Friday.“Talks to release our hostages are advancing and are ongoing. The start of the release process will take place according to the original agreement between both sides, and not before Friday,” the statement said.Israel and Hamas had previously reached a deal to pause fighting for four days and release at least 50 women and children out of the more than 230 being held hostage in Gaza. An Israeli official told CNN Wednesday that the truce had been slated to begin at 10 a.m. local time (3 a.m. ET) on Thursday.On Thursday morning local time, Qatar said it would...

Watch those leftovers: These Thanksgiving foods aren’t good for dogs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:15:55 GMT

As long as you follow food safety guidelines, the biggest risk with your Thanksgiving meal might be that you overindulge and can’t get up off the couch.But for our furry, four-legged friends, some of our favorite Thanksgiving dishes can pose a risk.Thanksgiving coincides with a rise in emergency vet visits across the U.S., Dr. Jerry Klein, chief veterinary officer for the American Kennel Club, said in a recent news release from the organization.With that in mind, the group consulted with some experts and put together a list of grub to watch out for.Here are the foods that you should not let your pooch munch on:Turkey bones, skin and gravyMashed potatoes, creamed peas and casseroles (experts said these fatty foods carry the risk of triggering pancreatitis and other digestive issues)Chocolate, cookies, pies and sweets (especially beware anything labeled “sugar-free” or that contains xylitol, which can be fatal for dogs)Alcoholic beveragesRaisins and grapesOnions, sca...

McLaren signs IndyCar racer Pato O’Ward as a reserve driver for the 2024 F1 season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:15:55 GMT

WOKING, England (AP) — Formula One team McLaren signed its IndyCar racer Pato O’Ward on Thursday as a reserve driver for next season.The 24-year-old Pato will jump behind the wheel for the first practice session of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Friday, and will then take part in post-season testing at the same track, McLaren said in a statement.O’Ward will combine his reserve role on McLaren’s F1 team next year with driving for Arrow McLaren in the IndyCar series.After placing fourth in this year’s IndyCar championship, with seven podium finishes, he collected enough points to qualify for a Super Licence that paved the way for a reserve role with McLaren and potential future in F1.“Pumped to take on this new role within the McLaren Racing family,” O’Ward said. “I’ve always said it’s never a bad day when you get to jump into an F1 car, so I look forward to joining the reserve driver pool for next year.”___AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-r...

Cal coach says son of Afghan refugee Fardaws Aimaq was called ‘a terrorist’ by a heckling fan

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:15:55 GMT

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California basketball coach Mark Madsen says Fardaws Aimaq, whose parents are Afghan refugees, was called “a terrorist” by a heckling fan after a game against UTEP this week in the SoCal Challenge.“Throughout and after Monday’s game, Fardaws Aimaq was allegedly subjected to abhorrent and offensive comments from a fan, including being called a terrorist,” Madsen said Wednesday night after the Bears lost to Tulane in the tournament. “I have asked the SoCal Challenge tournament director that a formal investigation be conducted and that this fan be barred from the premises.”Aimaq went into the bleachers to confront the heckling fan, hovering over him and pointing a finger at his face, in an exchange that lasted about 10 seconds after the loss to UTEP in San Juan Capistrano, California.“Fardaws and I had an important conversation (Wednesday) about how he needs to maintain his composure regardless of what takes place in a game or what is said to him directly,” Mads...

Savo Milošević aims to lead Bosnia through Euro 2024 playoffs to join Balkan neighbors at finals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:15:55 GMT

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — After a hat trick of European Championship qualifications this week for soccer teams from the former Yugoslavia, Bosnia-Herzegovina aims to make it a record four at the tournament next year.The sense of history was appreciated Thursday by Bosnia’s coach Savo Milošević, the former Aston Villa forward who represented Serbia – under three different team names in a 15-year international career – and also has been an assistant coach of Montenegro.Serbia advanced to Euro 2024 on Sunday from its qualifying group. Slovenia made it on Monday. Croatia followed on Tuesday.“It’s incredible actually,” Milošević said at UEFA headquarters, after Bosnia was paired with Ukraine in the playoff semifinals in March. The winner will host Israel or Iceland five days later with a place at Euro 2024 in Germany at stake.“Already three teams from ex-Yugoslavia have qualified,” Milošević told The Associated Press. “Hopefully we will join them. It’s something almost impossible to imagi...

2 transported for stabbing in Five Points

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:15:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Two people were transported to local hospitals, according to Denver Police, after a stabbing occurred in the Five Points neighborhood.According to a tweet from DPD, two people were transported with unknown injuries, but updates will be provided when available. Thieves steal truck in Thornton, shoot at victim trying to stop them The stabbing was reported at the intersection of Park Avenue and Lawrence Street. Officers were reportedly on scene at about 11:08 a.m.This is breaking news. FOX31 will update this post when more information becomes available.

Thieves steal truck in Thornton, shoot at victim trying to stop them

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:15:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Thornton man is thankful to be alive this Thanksgiving after he tried to follow the thieves who stole his truck and ended up getting shot at.In the Pine Lakes Ranch mobile home park in Thornton, a victim, who wants to conceal his identity for his safety, is shocked at how quickly thieves can change everything.“It all happened within seconds, I’m devastated,” the victim said, adding “For it to happen in broad daylight around 4:00 the afternoon when there's plenty of kids, our families here, a lot of families.”The victim tells FOX31 that moments after heading inside for a family gathering last Saturday, two young thieves, spotted on a neighbor’s surveillance cameras, walked around the mobile home park and the area. Footage then shows them taking off with the victim’s truck. This city will see the most snow on Black Friday “That’s the truck I use for work, to get around, to get around with my daughters, with my family,” said the victim.The victim noticed a...

Aurora school donates 500 pounds of goods for Thanksgiving

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:15:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- An Aurora school gathered students, staff and families prior to Thanksgiving to raise enough goods to fill an entire truck worth of goods.Aurora Frontier P-8 organized a food and necessities drive leading up to Thanksgiving.Aurora Public Schools tweeted photos on Thursday morning. These places need volunteers for Thanksgiving in Denver Aurora Public Schools food giveaway (Courtesy of Aurora Public Schools)Aurora Public Schools food giveaway (Courtesy of Aurora Public Schools)Aurora Public Schools food giveaway (Courtesy of Aurora Public Schools)The school collected an estimated 500-600 pounds of goods and donated the food and necessities to SECOR Cares, a company focused on helping end suburban poverty.SECOR already picked up the goods earlier this week and will distribute the items at its food bank in Parker, Colorado.If you haven't volunteered or donated this Thanksgiving, it's not too late. There are still places in the Denver metro area that are accepting volu...