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Homeless encampment outside St. Louis City Hall disbanded

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A rapidly-growing homeless camp outside St. Louis City Hall was dismantled Monday evening.Nick Dunne, a spokesperson for St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, confirmed to FOX 2 that the city is clearing the encampment. Dozens of tents went up outside city hall over the past several weeks, some beneath Mayor Jones' window.The homeless were removed as the city enforced the park curfew. According to Dunne, city leadership made the decision as a result of dozens of police calls for service between Aug. 14 and Sept. 28 for overdoses, seizures, and other medical emergencies, as well as fighting among the tenants of the encampment and others who approached. Additionally, there have been reports of regular harassment of city employees by those living in the encampment.Dunne said drug paraphernalia was found in the encampment.According to the city, the Department of Human Services made several attempts with members of the encampment to connect them with housing, shelter, or other supp...

Garage fire in Dupo destroys decades of memories

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:00 GMT

DUPO, Ill. - Ameren Illinois and Spectrum utility workers restored power and internet to homes in Dupo after flames spread from a garage fire to a power pole."We had hoverboards, a lot of electric stuff, and there was a bunch of wooden cabinets in there," Taytum Chisolm said.Taytum's mother, Beth Chisolm, said multiple sentimental items were destroyed in the fire."My grandpa built an arbor for our wedding, and it was made of wood, so obviously it's gone. And the kids had made me some flower pots with their fingerprints on it," she said.Beth said her grandfather helped her handpick the wood for her wedding arbor. It stood above the refrigerator that burned in the fire. The arbor, her wedding bouquet, and childhood VHS tapes are gone."We had your sister's bike and the popcorn machine," Beth said.Firefighters are investigating the cause of the fire. Lt. Jeremy Simmons said firefighters quickly got the fire out before it spread to the homes. Beth is thankful no one was hurt."Definitely...

From Indian-ish nachos to skillet chicken, here’s what to make this week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:00 GMT

By Sam Sifton, The New York TimesWednesday marks 66 years since the Soviet Union vaulted Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, into orbit. But what does Sputnik have to do with food? Think of it as a reminder that there’s always an opportunity to elevate your cooking game, as with these dishes: Indian-ish nachos with cheddar, black beans and chutney; skillet chicken with tomatoes, pancetta and mozzarella; saag shrimp; kale and walnut pasta; and chicken enchiladas. Sputnik, about the size of a large stockpot, orbited the Earth in some 98 minutes — more time than it takes to make any of these meals.Indian-ish Nachos With Cheddar, Black Beans and ChutneyThese vegetarian nachos take their cues from paapdi or papri chaat, the spicy, tangy and sweet Indian snack of fried dough wafers piled with chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, yogurt and various chutneys. This take starts with standard nacho elements: tortilla chips, black beans and a healthy amount of bubbly, melted cheese. But th...

Jefferson County deputies searching for missing 7-year-old boy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:00 GMT

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 7-year-old boy who ran away from his home in the 6400 block of Dudley Way around 6:45 p.m. on Monday night.Logan Geist is 4-foot-1, with a thin build of around 50 pounds and with brown hair and green eyes, according to the sheriff’s office.Missing Endangered Child: 7 year old Logan Geist ran away from his home in the 6400 block of S Dudley Way around 6:45 pm this evening (Oct 2). He is 4’ 1”, thin build (about 50 lbs), with brown hair and green eyes. He is wearing a black and red shirt with a Sonic character on… pic.twitter.com/EA7ferus5q— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco) October 3, 2023Related ArticlesColorado News | AI project imagines adult faces of children who disappeared during Argentina’s military dictatorship Colorado News | Two missing Indigenous children in Colorado Springs found safe Colorado News | 12-year-old Jefferson County boy reported missing has been...

L.A. Councilmember accused of violating ethics laws

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:00 GMT

Los Angeles City Councilmember John Lee has been accused of violating government ethics laws as part of an investigation by the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission.Lee, who represents the 12th District, which encompasses the northwest half of the San Fernando Valley, is alleged to have accepted gifts in excess of the government set gift limit, allegedly failing to report gifts, misusing his position, and aiding and abetting another person's misuse of a city position.The other person in this instance is Mitchell Englander, a former Los Angeles City Councilmember who was sentenced to prison on federal corruption charges.The investigation revolves around multiple trips to Las Vegas when Lee was serving as Englander's chief of staff. During one of those trips in 2017, Lee allegedly accepted multiple gifts from a businessperson and a developer, most of which exceeded the allowable limit, the Ethics Commission states. That Vegas trip was a lynchpin in the case against Englander, which led ...

Single family residence in Saratoga sells for $4.3 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:00 GMT

13751 Prune Blossom Drive – Google Street ViewA 2,758-square-foot house built in 1975 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 13700 block of Prune Blossom Drive in Saratoga was sold on Sept. 8, 2023. The $4,300,000 purchase price works out to $1,559 per square foot. This single-story house offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and three baths. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. Additionally, the house includes a two-car garage, offering generous space for vehicles and storage requirements.Additional houses have recently changed hands nearby:A 2,862-square-foot home on the 20400 block of Chalet Lane in Saratoga sold in September 2022, for $3,750,000, a price per square foot of $1,310. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.In September 2022, a 2,995-square-foot home on Toni Ann Place in Saratoga sold for $5,295,000, a price per square foot of $1,768. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Verde Vista Lane, Saratoga, in September 2022, a 3,674-s...

Vegetation fire damages home in East Oakland

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:00 GMT

At least one home was damaged and multiple homes were threatened when a vegatation fire sparked Monday afternoon in East Oakland.The two-alarm blaze, which began about 4 p.m. and grew to about an acre after less than a half hour, was located near the 7800 block of Outlook Avenue, according to Michael Hunt, Oakland Fire Department spokesman.Firefighters reported the fire was contained about an hour later, around 5:15 p.m.Damon Covington, interim chief of the Fire Department, described the blaze as a “quick-moving grass fire” that drew about 50 firefighters.“Due to the aggressive attack and swift-moving crews, we were able to protect 10 structures who were definitely in danger of being involved in the fire,” Covington said.The cause of the fire remained under investigation, he said.No injuries were immediately reported.Fred Barcelo, whose home on Outlook Avenue was damaged, said flames got in his attic and firefighters had to cut through his roof to contain the...

One hospitalized after reported stabbing in front of Concord BART station

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:00 GMT

(KRON) -- One person has been taken to a hospital after the report of a stabbing outside the Concord BART station on Monday, BART police said. "Police are reviewing surveillance footage to confirm what happened," BART PD said. Thieves targeting drivers at gas stations, East Bay police agency warns BART police said they received reports of a stabbing in front of the station, and trains did not stop at the Concord station for about 10 minutes due to the incident. Service is no longer impacted. The victim who was hospitalized is male, police confirmed. His condition is unknown. Officers took one person into custody in connection with the incident.

Rookie Witherspoon scores on 97-yard Pick 6, Seahawks D leads Seattle past Giants

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:00 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Rookie cornerback Devon Witherson scored on a 97-yard interception return late in the third quarter and the Seattle Seahawks tied a team record with 11 sacks in a 24-3 victory over the struggling and offensively inept New York Giants on Monday night.Geno Smith threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to DK Metcalf late in the first quarter after a strip-sack by defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. set up a short drive and Keneth Walker III scored on a 1-yard run just before halftime as the Seahawks (3-1) won their third straight.A fourth-quarter interception Quandre Diggs set up a field goal by Jason Myers in the fourth quarter as the Seattle improve to 6-0 at MetLife Stadium, including the franchise’s only Super Bowl win.Bobby Wagner, Jordyn Brooks, Witherspoon and Uchenna Nwosu each had two sacks. Wagner also had 17 tackles.Graham Gano kicked a 55-yard field goal for the Giants (1-3), who have played one good half in four games this season and have looked nothin...

Tom Hanks dice que un comercial de plan dental utiliza una versión suya de la inteligencia artificial sin autorización

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:00 GMT

(CNN) — La estrella de Hollywood Tom Hanks no tiene “nada que ver” con una versión de inteligencia artificial de sí mismo que promociona “algún plan dental”, dijo el actor en Instagram este domingo.Junto a su advertencia, Hanks compartió una foto de un aparente retrato de IA que lo muestra más joven, aunque no está claro si proviene del anuncio del plan dental.“¡CUIDADO!”, escribió el actor ganador del Oscar en su cuenta verificada de Instagram. “Hay un video por ahí promocionando algún plan dental con una versión mía de IA. No tengo nada que ver con eso”, añadió.El CEO de Microsoft alerta sobre un futuro de “pesadilla” con la inteligencia artificial si Google continúa dominando las búsquedasCNN no pudo verificar de forma independiente el contenido del anuncio del plan dental al que hace referencia Hanks y se puso en contacto con sus representantes para solicitar comentarios.El uso de inteligencia artificial para crea...