The Unhinged Elder Cousin

The Colorado Avalanche may have reached the Murphy’s Law portion of the 2024-25 season, and it’s only four games old. Another injury. A failed comeback attempt was thwarted when the reigning MVP lost the puck at center ice. Stretches of improved play, but also times where they were completely outclassed. The end result was a 5-3 loss Wednesday night to the Boston Bruins at Ball Arena.

By JON GAMBRELL DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U. S. long-range B-2 stealth bombers launched airstrikes early Thursday morning targeting underground bunkers used by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, officials said. It wasn’t immediately clear what damage was done in the strikes. However, there are no previous reports of the B-2 Spirit being used in the strikes targeting the Houthis, who have been attacking ships for months in the Red Sea corridor over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. The Houthis’ al-Masirah satellite news channel reported airstrikes around Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, which the group has held since 2014.

A 13-year-old Pueblo girl is missing after the car she was in was stolen Wednesday night, according to an Amber Alert issued by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Sandra Mendoza was in a vehicle in the 1200 block of South Prairie Avenue at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday when it was stolen by an unknown Hispanic man, according to the alert. Police recovered the stolen vehicle, but Sandra is still missing, CBI officials said late Wednesday night. Sandra is described as Hispanic, 5 feet tall and 100 pounds with hazel eyes and black hair.

Englewood couple Guy and Adrian Matlock left for a two-week European cruise in September filled with excitement about traveling overseas for the first time. But six days into the trip celebrating their 37th wedding anniversary, Guy fell sick with Influenza A, which developed into pneumonia and then sepsis. He ended up hospitalized in critical condition in Copenhagen, Denmark with only Adrian by his side. “It was supposed to be a big adventure with friends and a new cultural experience,” said daughter Moriah Matlock. The infection spread to his lungs, heart and kidneys, causing “mini strokes” and sending him into cardiac arrest, according to a GoFundMe page for the family. As the illness worsened, Moriah Matlock and her three siblings flew to Denmark to say goodbye to their father. Against the odds, Guy began to turn the corner with his family by his side, opening his eyes for the first time since he was hospitalized during their visit, Moriah Matlock said. But he has a long road to recovery and the family now faces another hurdle – finding a way to pay $150,000 for a medical flight to bring him home to Colorado. “He has been getting great medical care out there, but the doctors specifically said he would benefit from being around his family and more English-speaking people consistently for his health and growth,” Moriah Matlock said. The cost of the medical flight home was shocking, Matlock said, and insurance only covers a fraction. Related Articles Colorado News | Bird flu outbreaks die down, but Colorado keeps monitoring cows and poultry Colorado News | Colorado’s flu season likely to be normal, but COVID is a “wild card” Colorado News | When should I get flu and COVID shots?

NEW ORLEANS – It is approaching happy hour, which is any waking hour on Bourbon Street, the jazz bellowing from street musicians as tourists sip daiquiris from plastic contraptions. Even on a windy midweek afternoon, this area is a kaleidoscope of beads, booze and beignets. Bars advertise that hangovers are installed — and repaired. A faded cover of the Times-Picayune hangs on the wall at Finnegan’s Easy with the headline screaming “AMEN!” in celebration of the New Orleans Saints’ lone Super Bowl victory.

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a combative interview with Fox News on Wednesday, sparring with anchor Bret Baier on immigration and shifting policy positions while asserting that if elected, she would not represent a continuation of Joe Biden’s presidency. Harris’ interview marked her first foray onto the network, which is popular with conservative viewers, as she looked to broaden her outreach to GOP-leaning voters with less than three weeks until Election Day.