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Dear Eric: I am a retired 70-year-old. My mother is 93 and lives alone about 20 miles from me. She has lived in her home for more than 50 years, is relatively healthy and can still take care of herself.We have discussed assisted-living facilities, but she strongly wishes to remain in her home.I am her primary caregiver. She does not drive. For 10 years, I have taken her to all of her many doctor appointments, done her grocery shopping, driven in to respond to late-night “emergencies” and taken care of everything she needs.I do not get compensated in any way,…

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has conducted coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia, the first attacks in the African nation during President Donald Trump’s second term.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Saturday that the strikes by U.S. Africa Command were directed by Trump and coordinated with Somalia’s government.An initial assessment by the Pentagon indicated that “multiple” operatives were killed. The Pentagon said it assessed that no civilians were harmed in the strikes.Trump, in a post on social media, said a senior IS planner and recruits were targeted in the operation.“The strikes destroyed the caves they live in, and killed…

Residents fighting a proposed five-story apartment building at the edge of a popular park in the middle of Lakewood have hit some roadblocks in recent weeks — most notably with a judge’s order stopping the city from enforcing a new land-use measure that could upend the project.Jefferson County District Judge Jason Carrithers in mid-January granted a preliminary injunction against Lakewood. The ruling will keep the city from requiring developer Kairoi Properties LLC to set aside a certain amount of parkland as part of a mandatory open space dedication for its 411-unit residential project at 777 S. Yarrow St.The judge found…

The Regional Transportation District police department has introduced a new detective force to investigate criminal activity across the district. This new force, a response to riders’ safety concerns, is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2025.Officials said the department is part of RTD’s effort to increase safety on its property. Riders and operators reported thousands of assaults on drivers, public urination and rampant drug use between 2021 and 2024.Officials said the new department should make it easier to investigate crimes across the district, which encompasses parts of eight metro counties.Brian Cousineau, the commander of the new detective…

As homebuyers seek more space and a connection to nature, ex-urban areas near Denver are becoming increasingly popular.Ex-urban areas outside Denver’s urban core that are still connected typically offer more open space and a lower population density. They attract those seeking a quieter lifestyle while remaining close to urban amenities and job opportunities.New construction in neighborhoods like Aurora Highlands, Sterling Ranch, Castle Pines, and The Meadows attracts first-time buyers and families looking for larger lots and fewer crowds.As these areas attract new residents, they transform from quiet spots into vibrant communities that blend suburban tranquility with an urban feel. However,…

One vacancy led to another.When Darren Rizzi failed to land the New Orleans Saints head coaching job, his focus shifted to the Broncos for a reunion.Rizzi is on the verge of reuniting with coach Sean Payton, his boss for three seasons in New Orleans from 2019-21, to take over as Denver’s special teams coordinator, a league source told The Denver Post.It would be a good get for the Broncos, who are starting over in their special teams room after Mike Westhoff’s in-season departure for an eye issue, Chris Banjo’s exit to the New York Jets and the firing of Ben…

Today is Saturday, Feb. 1, the 32nd day of 2025. There are 333 days left in the year.Today in history:On Feb. 1, 1960, four Black college students began a sit-in protest at a Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, where they had been refused service.Also on this date:In 1865, abolitionist John S. Rock became the first Black lawyer admitted to the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court.In 1943, during World War II, one of America’s most highly decorated military units, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, made up almost exclusively of Japanese Americans, was activated.In 1959, men in Switzerland rejected…

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers looked hapless when they got clobbered at Ball Arena on Jan. 21. They looked like a reinvigorated force 10 days later, even short-handed.It took a Nikola Jokic pick-and-pop 3-pointer with 40 seconds remaining for the Nuggets to end Philadelphia’s four-game win streak Friday night at Wells Fargo Center, 137-134 after a regaling night of optional defense.“I’d rather clean up after an ugly win than a tough loss,” coach Michael Malone said.Jokic’s three gave the Nuggets a 133-130 lead, then his driving bucket prevented them from needing to get a stop with the game on the line.…

World Wrestling Entertainment’s road to WrestleMania kicks off in Indianapolis.The WWE’s annual Royal Rumble event takes place at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, laying the groundwork for the company’s biggest show of the year on April 19 and 20: WrestleMania.A fan favorite, the Royal Rumble’s featured match is its namesake: a 30-wrestler battle royale in which participants must eliminate their opponents by throwing them over the top rope and onto the ground outside the ring. It begins with two wrestlers in the ring and every two minutes, a new one joins the fold. The match is often filled with plenty…

Colorado Parks & Wildlife and Hotchkiss police teamed up to free a doe from a tomato cage. District Wildlife Manager Adam Wallerstein had been tracking the deer for weeks. On Thursday, Wallerstein was able to find and tranquilize the deer to free her from the cage, according to a post on X by CPW. Once tranquilized, Wallerstein and the police used bolt cutters to remove the tomato cage from around the doe’s body. Wallerstein tagged the doe to indicate she had been tranquilized and administered a reversal drug before setting her free. At the end of the thread, CPW reminded…