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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Braylon Hodge, a 3-star LB from Colorado, picks Michigan State football for 2026
Jonathan Smith continues to build Michigan State football's next recruiting class. Braylon Hodge announced Sunday, June 6, via Twitter he committed to the Spartans, their fifth pledge for 2026. A three-star prospect according to the 6-foot-3, 212-pound linebacker from Cherry Creek High in Greenwood Village, Colorado, picked MSU over offers from Iowa, Minnesota, Utah, UNLV, Colorado State and others. Hodge, who took an official visit to East Lansing over the weekend, joins a wide-reaching class of three-star recruits that includes East Kentwood quarterback Kayd Coffman, North Branch offensive lineman Eli Bickel, and tight ends Eddie Whiting (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) and Joey Caudill (Mansfield, Ohio). Michigan State football unveiled an alternate Gruff Sparty helmet on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. Contact Chris Solari: csolari@ Follow him @chrissolari. Advertisement Subscribe to the "Spartan Speak" podcast for new episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Braylon Hodge, a 3-star LB, picks Michigan State football for 2026
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
South Metro Fire Rescue saves ducklings who fell down Lindsay Park storm drain
DENVER (KDVR) — South Metro Fire Rescue saved a group of ducklings on Friday afternoon who had fallen down a storm drain in Greenwood Village's Lindsay Park. SMFR said in a post on X that its Tower 32 crew was able to rescue about 10 ducklings who had been separated from their mother from the storm drain, as 'Mama Duck' watched from a nearby creek bank. Poudre firefighters adopt rescued ducklings The crew initiated the rescue by removing the metal grate over the storm drain before lowering a rescuer into it. A 'concerned citizen' walking his dog first alerted SMFR to the scene, saying in a video posted on X that the department responded in 'less than five minutes.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Model at war with interior designer neighbor over unfinished mansion... and 'romps with the builder'
A glamorous model enraged her married interior designer neighbor by accusing her of a steamy affair with a construction worker and claiming it had derailed the renovation of her $6 million mansion. Danielle Braverman, 44, and husband David Reis, 47, said designer Hayley Servatius, 45, was so distracted by an alleged fling with John Soderstrom that she ended up stealing from them and defrauding them, BusinessDen reported. Servatius - who lives 500 feet from Braverman and Reiss in glitzy Greenwood Village, Colorado, has angrily denied the affair, saying: 'No. I am a God-fearing woman' during a recent deposition. 'No. I have never had a romantic relationship with anybody other than my husband,' added Servatius. She is married to marketing executive Matthew Servatius, 45, and the couple have three young children. Flirty text messages between Servatius and Soderstrom will be shown to jurors at a civil trial that's currently underway in Centennial, but jurors will not be told of the affair accusations, BusinessDen reported. Servatius has countersued Braverman and Reis. She claims her neighbors were nightmare clients who piled extra work on her after the initial project was agreed, and left her tens of thousands of dollars in debt. She further alleges that Braverman and Reis failed to pay their invoices and the pair threatened to 'destroy' her company HLS Designs. A Colorado jury this week is hearing evidence in Braverman and Reis' lawsuit, which seeks $437,000 'in direct costs and far more in punitive damages,' after alleging misdeeds including theft, fraud and breach of contract. The discord stems from projects at the couple's six-bedroom, 8.5-bathroom mansion, which they bought in 2020 for nearly $1.8million. They secured the interior design services of neighbor Servatius, who 'curates beautiful moments, styles and décor' and 'livable, timeless and awe inspiring fashion and home décor,' according to the description for one of her businesses, Vintage Lane Interiors – which ends with the line: 'Jesus and mom things.' But the relationship quickly soured. Braverman claims that Servatius lied about her credentials, falsely promised that the home would be featured in a glossy magazine and quit the project before it was finished, The renovations were scheduled to be completed by mid-2022 but weren't, and the couple said they found 'major design flaws' when they took up residence at the home in November 2022, BusinessDen said. Braverman claimed in court filings that Servatius used her credit card to buy furnishings, received 'large commissions' from vendors and instead put the items in her own home, where they were spotted in 'photographs on the defendants' Instagram account.' 'That includes a Raku hand-knotted rug, a Thaddeus marble side table, Truman floor lamps, a Drew curved swivel custom chair, Graydon Shagreen nesting tables, a crystal floor lamp, butterfly sheet sets and a Mara performance handwoven rug,' BusinessDen quotes the lawsuit as listing. The couple insist that Servatius 'doctored invoices to fraudulently increase the cost' of high-end furniture – including with court filings examples of such invoices, like a two-piece sectional costing $23,474 which the designer allegedly billed Braverman for $34,354. Servatius, meanwhile, claims that she had to spend $15,000 of her own money during the projects, that she was only storing furniture at her home temporarily, that her neighbors refused to fully pay her and that they threatened to 'destroy' her company. Servatius blames any shoddy work on the general contractor, Soderstrom Construction, BusinessDen reported. Its owner John Soderstrom is the man Servatius angrily denies having an affair with. Servatius also claims that Braverman has a history of contentious business relationships. 'Braverman has made similar false accusations and refused payment to interior design firms she's worked with on other residential properties,' Servatius claimed last July. The trial is expected to last through the end of the week. Braverman has enjoyed a career as an international model, speaking out publicly during her 30s about how the industry's pressures pushed her into an eating disorder – before she recovered and found work as a plus-size model. She was previously married to the father of her two children, Michael Braverman, who died in 2018.
National Post
14-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Empower to Offer Private Markets Investments to Retirement Plans
Article content Firm aligns with Apollo, Franklin Templeton, Goldman Sachs, Neuberger Berman, PIMCO, Partners Group and Sagard Nation's second largest retirement plan provider opens private market investing to its 19 million plan participants 1 Article content Article content GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — In a move aimed at expanding investment opportunities for retirement plan participants, Empower is announcing today a new program that will pave the way for private markets investments to be included within defined contribution retirement plans. Article content Empower has aligned with top-tier private investments fund managers and custodians, including Apollo, Franklin Templeton, Goldman Sachs, Neuberger Berman, PIMCO, Partners Group and Sagard. Article content Private investments offered through these firms may be implemented through collective investment trusts (CITs), providing limited exposure to diversified pools of private equity, private credit and private real estate, a structure that is designed to provide liquidity protection and reduced fee exposure. Article content This landmark initiative is designed to provide individuals with access to a broader range of investment options, enabling them to further diversify their portfolios and potentially maximize their retirement savings. Article content 'Empower is making a profound move on behalf of American retirement investors who should have the ability to invest in an asset class that has the potential to diversify their portfolios and offer opportunities for returns in new ways,' said Empower President and CEO Edmund F. Murphy III. 'Like any investment, we believe in the importance of advice and risk mitigation for every investor. These new opportunities offered under an advice model deliver the guardrails necessary to help an entirely new investor class access private investing.' Article content Key Highlights of the Initiative: Article content Access to Private Markets Investments: Participants will be able to invest in private equity, private credit and private real estate funds through their workplace plans, gaining access to investment types that were previously limited to institutional investors and ultra-wealth investors. Diversification for Retirement Portfolios: Private markets have the potential to provide returns from new investment sources compared to publicly traded equities or bonds. By offering access to private markets, Empower enables retirement plan participants to further diversify their retirement portfolios, potentially altering their risk profile and offering new growth opportunities. An Advisory Requirement: Retirement plan participants can only access private market investments through Empower if their employers allow these investments to be made available. Employers must work with an advisor to offer these investments through a managed account platform created in conjunction with Empower. The managed account requirement is offered to match the investment against an individual's risk tolerance and long-term financial goals, among other factors. Enhanced Investment Structure: This offer will complement existing investment choices available in the plan's investment menu. The private investments offered through private investment managers may be accessed through CITs, a structure that provides limited exposure to pools of private equity, private credit or private real estate providing participants with enhanced liquidity features while helping mitigate fee exposure. Article content 'As a leader in private markets, democratizing alternative investing is one of our firm's biggest priorities,' said Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson. 'By offering private market assets through defined contribution plans, we're providing Americans saving for retirement the opportunity to access to some of the most dynamic and growth-oriented investments available. We're proud to partner with Empower to help clients build secure and prosperous futures, and we're excited to be at the forefront of this transformative change in retirement planning.' Article content By expanding investment options to include private markets, Empower is broadening the investing universe to help grow retirement savings to millions of people. Historically, private markets have shown the potential to be a high-performing asset class but remain largely inaccessible for most retirement plan participants. Article content The move to integrate private markets into 401(k)-type plans comes in response to growing interest from investors seeking to include so-called alternative assets in their retirement plans. Traditionally, private markets investing has been restricted to institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals but Empower is making it accessible to the broader US workforce, helping to expand the playing field in retirement planning. Article content 'We work with 19 million Americans investing for retirement through the workplace retirement system who should have the opportunity to make investments that are outside of public markets,' said Murphy. 'This move is designed to provide more robust retirement options for those who want to take a new approach to their retirement savings.' Article content Recognized as the second-largest retirement services provider in the U.S. 1 by totalparticipants, Empower administers more than $1.8 trillion in assets for 19 million investors 2 through the provision of retirement plans, advice, wealth management, and investments. Connect with us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram. Article content Pensions & Investments DC Recordkeeper Survey (2024). Ranking measured by total number of participants as of December 31, 2023. As of March 31, 2025. Assets under administration (AUA) refers to the assets administered by Empower. AUA does not reflect the financial stability or strength of a company. Article content Empower refers to the products and services offered by Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America (EAICA) and its subsidiaries. 'EMPOWER' and all associated logos and product names are trademarks of Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America. Article content The information contained herein is being provided for discussion purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities. All visuals are illustrative only. Article content Private equity investments are not appropriate for all investors and come with higher risks and fees. Empower assesses an individual's financial situation, investment objectives, risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment knowledge to determine if such investments are appropriate and require the investor to be an Accredited Investor. Article content Goldman Sachs does not currently offer these products but will be launching them subject to pending internal approvals. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Washington Post
08-05-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
GrowGeneration: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — GrowGeneration Corp. (GRWG) on Thursday reported a loss of $9.4 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Greenwood Village, Colorado-based company said it had a loss of 16 cents. The company posted revenue of $35.7 million in the period. _____
