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Kim Gardner will seek reelection despite ouster bid

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis' elected prosecutor has said she will run for reelection in 2024, even as she tries to fend off an effort by Missouri's attorney general to force her out of office.Democratic Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner spoke Tuesday night at an often-raucous public forum and made it clear that not only will she not resign, but that she plans to run again.Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey last month filed a lawsuit asking a judge to remove Gardner from office, accusing her of incompetence. Bailey cited a low rate of convictions in homicide cases, accused Gardner of failing to keep crime victims and their families updated, and said her office is too slow to take up cases brought by police. Top Stories: Officers injured in Maryland Heights crash In addition to the lawsuit, a Republican-led bill in the statehouse would give the governor authority to appoint a special prosecutor to take on violent crimes in jurisdictions with a homicide rate over...

Missouri man arrested after circuit judge receives racist threats

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:26 GMT

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man has been charged with making racist and abusive threats against a judge, who sought a protective order after the man said he had staked out the Jackson County courthouse and followed people home, the Jackson County Prosecutor said Wednesday.The 42-year-old defendant, of Independence, was charged Tuesday with tampering with a judicial officer and harassment. He was being held Wednesday without bond. Online court records do not name an attorney for him.Michael Deblois, who is white, made 15 to 17 calls on Monday and Tuesday to the courthouse threatening the judge, who is Black, according to court affidavits. The judge, who works in the 16th Circuit Court in Jackson County, was not identified in the complaint. Top Stories: Officers injured in Maryland Heights crash According to the complaint, a woman who answered the phone at the judge’s office told authorities Deblois left his name and phone number, was “angry, hateful and harassing,” and used...

Opinion: Backing assault weapon ban should be litmus test in vote for Denver mayor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:26 GMT

Denver East High School had a student that required a pat-down search for guns before being allowed to enter the school. Somehow DPS thought that doing that without police officers was a good idea. It wasn’t. In fact, it was an idea that put the entire school population at risk.How eerie that this incompetence reared its ugly head on the two-year anniversary of the Boulder King Soopers shooting. Our elected leaders, including me, failed us then too. An assault weapons ban likely would have prevented that shooting. I was recalled in 2013 for passing universal background checks and magazine limits. That list should have included an assault weapons ban. It didn’t. It’s one of the biggest regrets in my own life.After the Boulder shooting, I publicly called on the new generation of state legislators and leaders to pass that assault weapons ban. They didn’t. Instead, they shifted the responsibility to local governments. After all, the NRA doesn’t want assault weapons banned. So, let someo...

7-year-old girl critically hurt in Oxnard fire leaves burn unit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:26 GMT

A 7-year-old girl who was seriously hurt in a fire that killed her father and critically injured her mother and older brother is ready for the next step in her healing journey.Gladys Solis was able to leave Torrance Memorial Medical Center on Wednesday, where she had been since a Christmas Day fire changed her life forever.She will be heading to Shriners Children’s Hospital in Sacramento, where she will continue to heal after receiving skin grafts for her third-degree burns.Gladys’ 44-year-old mother had been at the hospital with her, while her 12-year-old brother continues his recovery at Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center.Her father, Sebastian Solis, 34, was killed in the fire. Oxnard family fighting for their lives after deadly Christmas morning fire More than three months later, doctors, nurses and staff at the hospital’s burn unit gathered to say goodbye to Gladys, who donned a pink unicorn shirt, a Dodgers beanie and a mask to help with scarring.Her oldest brother, Jorg...

Disney lays off multiple high-ranking employees during first wave of job cuts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:26 GMT

The Walt Disney Co. has laid off multiple high-ranking employees during the first round of its planned job cuts, a move that will reduce the company's workforce by 7,000 jobs or 3%. So far, Disney has laid off:Isaac Perlmutter, the former Marvel Entertainment chairman. The New York Times reported that Perlmutter's departure comes after he unsuccessfully tried to help Nelson Peltz, an activist, investor and personal friend, join the Disney board. Perlmutter sold Marvel to Disney for $4 billion in 2009.Rob Steffens, the former co-president of Marvel Entertainment, was also laid off, Variety reported.John Turitzin, the former chief counsel to Marvel EntertainmentJeffrey R. Epstein, the former vice president of corporate communications for Disney and spokesperson for Disney’s official fan club, D23, was laid off, The Wrap reported,Elizabeth Newman, the former vice president of Development and head of the Creative Acquisitions department at for Disney Television Studios. Mark Levenstein...

Jeremy Renner reveals details in snow plow accident, 'I chose to survive'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:26 GMT

Jeremy Renner is revealing devastating details about the snow plow accident he was involved in on New Year's Day. In an upcoming interview with Diane Sawyer, the "Hawkeye" actor gets candid about his road to recovery. When asked if he remembered the pain from the accident, he revealed that he was awake through the whole ordeal. "I (felt) all of (the pain)," he said.On Jan. 1, Renner was injured by his PistenBully snowplow while attempting to save his nephew. "I just perfectly see him, in a pool of blood coming from his head. I ran up to him. I didn't think he was alive," his nephew explained to Sawyer. "I'd do it again," Renner said about putting his life on the line for his family member. "Yeah, I'd do it again because it's going right at my nephew."The 911 call was posted in the interview trailer and as the caller talks to the dispatcher, Renner can he heard moaning in pain in the background. The "Mayor of Kingstown" actor broke about 30 bones when seven tons of machinery ran over...

1 Pronounced Dead after Bicycle Accident on 95th Street [Scottsdale, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:26 GMT

Cyclist Fatally Struck in Deadly Collision near Dynamite BoulevardSCOTTSDALE, AZ (March 29, 2023) – Friday morning, one victim was pronounced dead after a bicycle accident on 95th Street.The incident occurred just before 6:00 a.m., near Dynamite Boulevard on March 24th. Dispatchers responded to the scene shortly after receiving multiple calls in the area.At this time, the events leading up to the collision remain unclear. However, reports indicate that the driver of a vehicle struck a cyclist in the area.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics later pronounced the bicyclist dead. Although, authorities have not yet released their name or place of residency.In addition, the driver of the involved vehicle stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once available, further details will be provided about the fatal bicycle accident on 95th Street.The team at ...

5 Best Vitamins For Brain Fog – Supplements and Herbs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:26 GMT

Feeling like your brain is stuck in a haze and can’t seem to focus? Brain fog can make even the simplest of tasks feel like a daunting challenge. Fortunately, there are a variety of supplements on the market to help clear brain fog and boost cognitive function. With a wide variety of options out there, how do you determine which ones are worth your time and money? This review will dive into the top brain fog supplements, exploring the scientific evidence behind their ingredients and effectiveness.Top 5 Picks Overview – Supplements and Vitamins for Brain FogRankProduct NameFormPrice1BATCH Brain Boost Lion’s Mane Mushroom GummiesGummies$59.99$44.99 with subscription2Otter Space – CBD Full Spectrum GummiesGummies$69.99 $52.49 with subscription3Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega Soft gels$27.954Vital Nutrients Acetyl-L-Carnitine Capsules$16.505VyvaMind Capsules$74.99Note: Prices are shown for reference only and may be subject to change.What Is Brain Fog?Brain fog is a wide...

Independent King: The Must-Read Book for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in the Music Industry

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:26 GMT

Lavour Sanders is a true inspiration for anyone hoping to succeed in their life’s passion. His journey in the music industry was filled with unexpected twists and turns, yet he managed to overcome setbacks and achieve his dreams. In his new book, Independent King, the man so many came to know as “Boomman” shares his inspiring story and the valuable lessons he learned.The love of helping others to reach the heights that he has reached himself is what drives Lavour Sanders every day. The ways he has helped fellow artists are all chronicled in his incredible story. The opportunity to share in his passion makes Independent King a truly remarkable guide for anyone with an eye towards success.Love For Music, Love For BusinessSanders’s introduction to the music industry occurred while he was still in high school, as a member of a gospel rap trio. He knew then that music was his true love. It was there that he met producer K-Rab, and the two planned to open a record label togeth...

Presale Codes for Boygenius 2023 North American Tour

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:26 GMT

If you’re always an angel, never a god, then you might just be ecstatic to hear the news that Boygenius is going on a big tour this summer. The indie pop mega group featuring Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus is adding dates all across the country in addition to what’s already been scheduled in North America and Europe. The tour will feature special guests Clairo, Dijon, Bartees Strange, Claud, Broken Social Scene, Carly Rae Jepsen, luminati Hotties, MUNA and Ethel Cain. New dates launch here in Southern California April 12 at the Fox Theater in Pomona, and wraps August 5 in Morrison, CO at Red Rocks — see below for all dates. Passwords and presale codes for the Boygenius 2023 North American Tour tickets are as follows:Presale codes for Boygenius 2023 North American TourPresale tickets for the Boygenius 2023 North American Tour are go on sale today, Wednesday, March 29 and we’ve been told the following presale codes and passwords may work. Details are subject...