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Bollinger County tornado survivors say cell phones saved their lives

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:04 GMT

BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo. - Wednesday morning’s severe weather produced a deadly tornado in southeast Missouri. The survivors credit their mobile alert system for giving them warning, allowing them to take cover in time. “I jumped out and I was freaking out. I was, like, ‘There’s a tornado! There’s a tornado!’ Yeah, within, like, five minutes we were in the bathtub,” Sheoby Davidson said. Sheoby's mother said everyone in their family was scrambling for cover after getting the alert on their phones.The Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system is activated when the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning. Destructive thunderstorm warnings and higher-end flash flood warnings also trigger these alerts. “The technology has gotten good now where it can use our polygon where we draw the polygon for the tornado warning, and it knows that you’re in that polygon, so your cellphone will go off if you’re in the polygon, which has been a huge addition to the warning system, because now s...

Supreme Court justice reportedly took undisclosed luxury trips from political donor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:04 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has for more than two decades accepted luxury trips nearly every year from Republican mega-donor Harlan Crow without reporting them on financial disclosure forms, ProPublica reports.In a lengthy story published Thursday, the nonprofit investigative journalism organization catalogs various trips Thomas has taken aboard Crow's yacht and private jet, as well as to Crow's private resort in the Adirondacks. A 2019 trip to Indonesia the story detailed could have cost more than $500,000 had Thomas chartered the plane and yacht himself, ProPublica reported.FILE - Associate Justice Clarence Thomas joins other members of the Supreme Court as they pose for a new group portrait, at the Supreme Court building in Washington, Oct. 7, 2022. Thomas has for more than two decades accepted luxury trips nearly every year from Republican megadonor Harlan Crow without reporting them on financial disclosure forms, ProPublica reports. (AP Photo/J. Scot...

Where you can see the total eclipse from Missouri next year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS – We are approximately a year away from experiencing another total solar eclipse. Missouri and Illinois are two of 15 states in the contiguous United States that will be in the path of totality.In a regular eclipse, the moon crosses between the Earth and the Sun, obscuring part of the planet's view of its nearest star. In a total solar eclipse, the moon covers the Sun's disk entirely, leaving only the corona or solar prominences visible.The 2017 total eclipse moved from Oregon to South Carolina and out to the Atlantic Ocean. At the time, it was the first such eclipse to go coast-to-coast in nearly 100 years."A total solar eclipse is the most beautiful sight you will ever see in the sky," said Michael Zeiler, cartographer for GreatAmericanEclipse.com. "This celestial wonder is guaranteed to be a peak life experience. You will never regret traveling to the path of totality."This time, however, that path will be wider and the duration of totality will be longer, so the 31 mil...

Kyle Freeland superb in Rockies’ home-opening win over Nationals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:04 GMT

The Colorado Kid rose to the occasion.Left-hander Kyle Freeland, a Denver native, pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings Thursday afternoon at Coors Field in the Rockies’ 1-0 home-opening victory over Washington.A sellout crowd of 48,230 saw the Thomas Jefferson High graduate keep the Nationals guessing.Colorado’s offense was quiet but it scored the only run it needed in the fifth. Rookie shortstop Ezequiel Tovar reached on a double to right field when Lane Thomas lost the ball in the sun. Tovar scored on Kris Bryant’s single to left. Bryant has a hit in all seven games to open the season.Freeland, the first pitcher in Rockies history to start three home openers, was superb. He scattered four hits, struck out five and walked two. He didn’t allow a Nationals runner to get past first base.Freeland is unscored upon over his first two games and has allowed just seven hits over 12 2/3 innings.Related ArticlesColorado Rockies | PHOTOS: Opening day at Coors Fiel...

Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray ruled out vs. Suns after Nuggets clinch No. 1 seed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:04 GMT

PHOENIX – Whatever questions existed about how the Nuggets would navigate Thursday’s marquee contest against the Suns were extinguished by an injury report that could’ve doubled as an infirmary report.Nikola Jokic (calf tightness) and Jamal Murray (thumb sprain) were officially ruled out hours before the Nuggets needed to make that news official. Murray had exited Tuesday’s loss at Houston in the first half after appearing to aggravate his right thumb, but he wasn’t officially ruled out until Thursday afternoon. Jokic had missed the prior three games before returning against the Rockets.Related ArticlesDenver Nuggets | Kiszla: Is this Denver team ready for championship fight, or are they chicken Nuggets? Denver Nuggets | Nuggets coach Michael Malone: We’ll be out in the first round if we play like that Denver Nuggets | Nuggets fumble chance at clinching No. 1 seed, fall flat against lowly Rockets Denver Nuggets | Kiz v...

Some Southern California garment workers are paid $1.58 an hour, U.S. Labor Department says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:04 GMT

A U.S. Department of Labor survey found that some Southern California garment-sewing contractors and manufacturers were paid as little as $1.58 an hour. Officials stated that many workers in this industry continue to be the victims of wage theft and employers’ illegal pay practices.“Despite our efforts to hold Southern California’s garment industry employers accountable, we continue to see people who make clothes sold by some of the nation’s leading retailers working in sweatshops,” Ruben Rosalez, a regional administrator for the Labor Department in San Francisco, said in a statement.“Many people shopping for clothes in stores and online are likely unaware that the ‘Made in the USA’ merchandise they’re buying was, in fact, made by people earning far less than the U.S. law requires.”“Contractors and manufacturers included in the survey produce garments for sale by national retailers, including Bombshell Sportswear, Dillard’s, Lulus, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Socialite, Stitch Fix and...

Child Attacked by Three Dogs on Bridge Street [Winnemucca, NV]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:04 GMT

Owner Cited after Three Dogs Attacked a Child on Bridge StreetWINNEMUCCA, NV (April 6, 2023) – Friday, a child sustained serious injuries after three dogs attacked him on Bridge Street.The incident happened on February 24th, as the 4-year-old boy was walking in the the area with his mother.According to reports, two of the dogs dragged the boy away from his mother. They began to attack him while a third dog prevented the mother from getting to her child.Passersby saw what was happening and helped by chasing off the dogs. The owner was then able to gain control of his dogs and secured them in his truck.Emergency crews responded to the scene and paramedics transported the child Humbolt General Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.Meanwhile, the owner was cited for having vicious, dangerous, and aggressive animals.Injuries sustained from a dog bite can be life-threatening. Dog owners should always be aware of their surroundings and keep their animal on a leash when out in public. ...

Entrepreneur, Streetball Player, and Actor Jude Thomas Brings His Unique Perspective to the All-Star Cast of “Sweetwater”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:04 GMT

Jude Thomas, the multi-talented individual known for his achievements as a serial entrepreneur and streetball player, has made his mark in the entertainment world by joining the all-star cast for the upcoming movie, “Sweetwater.” This highly anticipated film, set during the era of white supremacy and the negro league, takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride through the experiences of being a black man in sports.In “Sweetwater,” Jude Thomas portrays Marques Haynes, a legendary basketball player known for his incredible dribbling skills as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters. This supporting role highlights Thomas’ acting skills and ability to immerse himself in characters from different eras.With an impressive cast that includes Everett Osborne, Cary Elwes, Jeremy Piven, Richard Dreyfuss, Kevin Pollack, and Eric Roberts, “Sweetwater” will surely captivate audiences with its compelling storyline and talented actors. In addition, the movie provi...

On-Duty Firefighter Hurt after Car Accident on Ventura Boulevard [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:04 GMT

Car Accident on Ventura Boulevard Left Firefighter InjuredLOS ANGELES, CA (April 6, 2023) – Early Monday, firefighter sustained serious injuries while responding to car accident on Ventura Boulevard.LAFD units responded to a fire around 4:49 a.m. outside the Synthetic Grass Depot at 19337 Ventura Boulevard.As the firefighters worked, a civilian vehicle ran over a four-inch fire hose, knocking over a firefighter to the ground.Paramedics transported the injured firefighter to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries.It was unclear whether the involved driver stayed at the scene or rendered aid.However, fire officials claimed that “Due to the location of the nearest fire hydrant to an incident, it is sometimes necessary (we avoid it whenever possible) to cross streets with the large diameter supply line”.Following the incident, officials closed the eastbound 101 Freeway at Tampa Avenue, including a section of Ventura Boulevard, as crews clear out the scene of the fire.When driv...

Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident on 75th Avenue [Glendale, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:04 GMT

Male Rider Hospitalized after Motorcycle Collision near Glendale AvenueGLENDALE, AZ (April 6, 2023) – Friday night, one man sustained injuries in a motorcycle accident on 75th Avenue.The incident occurred around 8:00 p.m., near Glendale Avenue.On March 31st, at around 8:00 p.m., officers responded to the scene involving a motorcyclist and a vehicle.According to the Glendale police, the motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries and was immediately taken to the hospital.Furthermore, the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators. He showed no signs of impairment.Meanwhile, 75th and 79th Avenue were blocked during the length of the investigations. The time for reopening was not yet confirmed.At this time, it was unknown what led to the crash and Glendale police are still conducting further investigation.Motorcyclists rarely escape injury when an accident occurs. It is important to never underestimate the bike’s speed when you’re riding a motorc...