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Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao sued by CFTC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:54 GMT

Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao are being sued by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for numerous alleged violations of the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC regulations. Binance’s former chief compliance officer, Samuel Lim, was also charged with aiding and abetting Binance’s violations.In its complaint, the CFTC claimed that cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance “allegedly chose to knowingly disregard applicable provisions of the CEA while engaging in a calculated strategy of regulatory arbitrage to their commercial benefit.”For example, Binance did not require customers to provide any identity-verifying information. It also communicated with U.S. customers using a messaging platform that automatically deleted written communications. The CFTC filed the complaint Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. It is seeking disgorgement, civil monetary penalties, permanent trading and registration bans, and a permanent injunction against further ...

Israel’s national labor union calls off nationwide strike after prime minister pauses judicial overhaul

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:54 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s national labor union calls off nationwide strike after prime minister pauses judicial overhaul.Source

Police: Suspect in Nashville grade school shooting was female in her teens, she had two assault-type rifles and pistol.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:54 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police: Suspect in Nashville grade school shooting was female in her teens, she had two assault-type rifles and pistol.Source

Police: 3 students, 3 adults killed in shooting at Nashville private grade school; female suspect killed by officers.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:54 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police: 3 students, 3 adults killed in shooting at Nashville private grade school; female suspect killed by officers.Source

More relatives of Colorado shooting victims sue Sturm Ruger

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:54 GMT

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — More relatives of people shot to death at a Colorado supermarket in 2021 are suing gun-maker Sturm, Ruger & Co. over how it marketed the firearm used in the massacre, adding to litigation first filed earlier this month against the company.The lawsuit by relatives of five of the 10 people killed in Boulder was served on the company Thursday and is expected to be filed this week in Superior Court in Stamford, Connecticut, according to Andrew Garza, a lawyer for the plaintiffs. The son of a sixth victim sued the company on March 14. New police officer inspired by heroism at Boulder mass shooting Both lawsuits accuse Sturm, Ruger & Co. of marketing its AR-556 pistol, which resembles a rifle, in a “reckless” and “immoral” way that promoted its killing capability and glorified lone gunmen. The lawsuits, which seek undisclosed damages, are expected to be consolidated into one case, Garza said.“We're interested in pursuing justice for all the famil...

Forecast update: Snow to taper off, chilly temps remain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:54 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Temperatures will remain cool on Monday afternoon following a round of snowfall.Snow is expected to continue for the northeastern plains, where winter weather advisories are in effect through 6 p.m. Monday along Interstate 76. Live updates: Slick conditions reported across Denver metro area Weather today: Snow showers and chillyExpect light snow showers around the metro with heavier activity to the north and northeast, which will create some travel issues. Snowfall totals will be around an inch or so in Denver, mainly on grassy elevated surfaces. Areas with winter weather advisories will see 3-6 inches of snow with wind gusts up to 40 mph.Snow will taper off through the afternoon and evening, but temperatures will be chilly with a gusty north wind.Looking ahead: Dry, warming trend through ThursdaySunshine and warmer weather will move in Tuesday through Thursday, with highs in the 50s and 60s.The next chance for snow showers will move in Thursday night into Friday, ...

Broncos' Payton says Jeudy, Sutton aren't on the trade block

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:54 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The NFL's veteran wide receiver market is a little thinner after Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton declared neither Jerry Jeudy nor Courtland Sutton are on the trade block.Payton made the comments while speaking to the NFL Network on Sunday, the first day of the league's spring owners meetings in Arizona. Denver Broncos ask for fan feedback on potential new stadium “We're not trading those two players,” Payton said, acknowledging the Broncos have received inquiries about the availability of the wide receivers who combined for 1,801 yards receiving and eight TD receptions in 2022.“We've received calls, you bet. Those are two good football players,” Payton said. “But we're in the business of gathering talent right now. Why do people call? Because they know we're void of draft picks and that we might, because there was some discussions a year ago, I think, regarding Courtland. But we like the current group that we're working with.”The Broncos have just five pic...

Slick conditions reported across Denver metro area Monday morning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:54 GMT

This story is no longer being updated. Visit the Pinpoint Weather page for the latest weather information.DENVER (KDVR) -- A round of early spring snow moved into Colorado late Sunday night into Monday morning, causing dangerous travel for parts of the state.The snow tapered off through the afternoon as the Pinpoint Weather team predicted but temperatures will be chilly with a gusty north wind. See closings and delays here We are no long providing live updates to this story as of 11 a.m., but you can find previous updates below.Live updates10:40 a.m.: Weld County government offices will close today at noon due to the weather.10:10 a.m.: Denver Police Department: ALERT: Denver is now on CrashAlert. Motorists are reminded to drive for the conditions.8:30 a.m.: Snowfall totals are starting to come in, with over 9 inches reported in Fort Collins.8:20 a.m.: Denver police are investigating a traffic crash with serious injuries involving two motorists at Colfax and Vine. Expect delays i...

Colorado gas prices drop 17 cents per gallon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:54 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you need to fill up your vehicle with gas, there are several places across the Denver metro area with regular fuel under $3 per gallon on Monday.The average price for a gallon of regular fuel in Colorado is $3.60, which is down 17 cents from last week, according to AAA. Snowfall totals: Here’s how much snow fell in your city on Monday Date/Avg.RegularMid-GradePremiumDieselCurrent Avg.$3.602$3.968$4.266$4.332Yesterday Avg.$3.613$3.977$4.278$4.351Week Ago Avg.$3.771$4.143$4.440$4.489Month Ago Avg.$4.062$4.415$4.722$4.772Year Ago Avg.$3.993$4.326$4.628$4.846AAA, 3/27/2023The national average for a gallon of regular fuel is at $3.43, which is down 1 cent since last week.Where are the cheapest gas prices?Here is a look at the 10 cheapest places to get a regular gallon of fuel in the state as of 11 a.m. Monday, according to GasBuddy:QuickTrip – Parker: $2.48Circle K – Parker (Parkerhouse Road): $2.48Loaf ‘N Jug– Parker: $2.59Murphy Express – Parker: $2.95Circle K- Par...

3 children, 3 adults killed at Christian school in Nashville

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:54 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A female shooter wielding two “assault-style” rifles and a pistol killed three students and three adults at a private Christian school in Nashville on Monday in what marks the latest in a series of mass shootings in a country growing increasingly unnerved by bloodshed in schools.The suspect also died after being shot by police following the violence at The Covenant School, a Presbyterian school for about 200 students from preschool through sixth grade. Police said the shooter was a 28-year-old woman from Nashville, after initially saying she appeared to be in her teens.Authorities were working to identify her and whether she had a connection to the school.https://twitter.com/MNPDNashville/status/1640383339893800964?s=20The killings come as communities around the nation are reeling from a spate of school violence, including the massacre at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, last year; a first grader who sh...