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Candy Cane Lane's holiday lights return to St. Louis Hills neighborhood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One of the best places to see holiday lights is the historic Candy Cane Lane in south St. Louis.The St. Louis Hills neighborhood is lit up with hundreds of strands of Christmas lights. This year, the experience is expanding to even more St. Louis streets. FOX 2's Haley Fitzpatrick walks through Candy Cane Lane for a closer look at this year's celebrations.

The Exit Interview with Jack Price: Former Colorado Rapids captain refutes explanation for his exit, sets sights on chasing trophies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

Out of everything Jack Price has missed about soccer over the last two injury-riddled seasons, it’s the hunt for greatness with his teammates he’s fixated on the most.In his mind, Price knows he can still compete for trophies in the upper echelons of professional soccer. He also knows his next hunt won’t be with the Colorado Rapids while wearing the captain’s armband, but rather back in England.Price, now a free agent after six seasons in Colorado, spoke to The Denver Post and other local outlets earlier this week for a final “exit interview.” He detailed a contentious end to his time as a Burgundy Boy, how veterans influenced his leadership and where his ambitions are at as he faces a new chapter in his career.One thing is abundantly clear about “Pricey”: He is gearing up for the chase once again.“The best feeling for me, it is as simple as standing in that corridor waiting to walk out in front of the fans at home, leading the b...

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass performs first aid after news photographer collapses

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sprang into action when a television news photographer collapsed while covering a press event on Thursday.The incident unfolded at the L.A. Police Department's training academy in Elysian Park where Bass joined LAPD Chief Michel Moore in congratulating the graduating class of police recruits.According to KNX News Radio reporter Craig Fiegener, who witnessed the incident, the KCAL News photographer collapsed and hit his head on the ground."The very first person to run to his rescue was the mayor," Fiegener said.KNX shared cell phone footage on X, formerly Twitter, that shows Bass, an LAPD officer and another person tending to the injured man.L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is seen assisting a news photographer who collapsed at a press event on Dec. 7, 2023. (KNX News)The mayor first directed people to roll him onto his side, Fiegener recalled."A couple of people who, I don’t know if they were medics but they had some medical equipment, helped wrap his head up from ...

Police investigating deadly shooting in South Los Angeles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating after a man was shot and killed in the Vermont Knolls neighborhood of South L.A.The shooting happened Sunday, Dec. 3, around 11 p.m. on the 8500 block of South Hoover Street, police said.Officers arrived on scene and found a man in his 30s suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department.A second man who was also struck by gunfire was found at the scene. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and was last listed as being in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing and no suspect information has been released at this time.Anyone with information about this deadly shooting is urged to contact the LAPD's South Bureau Homicide Division at 323-786-5100. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online.

Grammy-Nominated Hitmaker & CEO of Video Game Incubator Shaking Up the Tech Scene

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

Photo Credits: NextTech AdWeekIn a game-changing twist, Letta J, the Dominican Grammy-nominated dynamo raised in Dallas, Texas, is making waves not just in the music world but as the CEO of a burgeoning video game incubator that is revolutionizing the tech landscape. She has written for iconic music artists and partnered with global CEOs, and now she is bringing that creativity to the gaming scene.Balancing the worlds of music and technology, Letta J has become a trailblazer, establishing herself as the new supergirl in the video game industry. Her unique journey, from singing in the grand congregations of Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Potter’s House Choir to rubbing shoulders with industry giants and opening for legendary acts like Kool And The Gang, has set the stage for a dynamic career that transcends traditional boundaries.Letta J’s journey, marked by her international success in the music scene, has taken an unexpected turn as she assumes the role of CEO of a video game...

DI SUN’s “Dance With The Groove” Elevates “Tower of Fantasy” to New Heights, Contributing to the Game’s Commercial Success

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

In today’s digital entertainment era, the fusion of music and gaming is not just a trend but an innovative art form that significantly enhances the gaming experience. This synergy creates a new kind of immersive experience, allowing players to indulge not only visually but also audibly. Such integration has propelled the gaming industry forward while providing musicians with a novel platform for showcasing their talent. A prime example of this is DI SUN’s track, “Dance With The Groove,” which has been featured in Perfect World’s popular game “Tower of Fantasy,” exemplifying an artistic collaboration that is a perfect blend of culture and technology. DI SUN’s music has breathed new life into “Tower of Fantasy,” garnering additional attention and acclaim for the game.Perfect World Pictures, as the distributor of Steam China, has long been a frontrunner in the gaming industry. The company has not only successfully represented ...

Judge prohibits family separation at US border for 8 years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

By Elliot Spagat | Associated PressSAN DIEGO — A federal judge on Friday prohibited the separation of families at the border for purposes of deterring immigration for eight years, preemptively blocking resumption of a lightning-rod, Trump-era policy that the former president hasn’t ruled out if voters return him to the White House next year.The separation of thousands of families “represents one of the most shameful chapters in the history of our country,” U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw said moments before approving a settlement between the Justice Department and families represented by the American Civil Liberties Union that ended a legal challenge nearly seven years after it was filed.Sabraw, who was appointed by President George W. Bush, ordered an end to separations in June 2018, six days after then-President Donald Trump halted them on his own amid intense international backlash. The judge also ordered that the government reunite children with their parents w...

Letters: Moving forward | Teaching to hate | Nice set up | National tragedy | Horror minimized | Waste of time

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Oakland teach-in hasmoved us forwardRe: “Teachers defy the district’s directive” (Page A1, Dec. 7).I applaud the teachers in Oakland who participated in the Teach-in on Palestine despite threats of dire consequences. Teaching critical thinking skills is so needed in these days of misinformation. So is acknowledging history to give context to today’s human struggles.Silencing the truth never makes anyone safer, nor does it support democracy. Had we embraced a more holistic awareness of the Middle East years ago perhaps we’d have peace today. Thank you Oakland teachers for helping move us forward.Elizabeth FisherPleasant HillTeach-in is teachingour kids to hateRe: “Teachers defy the district’s directive” (Page A1, Dec. 7).Yesterday a “teach-in” at Oakland Unified School District used a coloring book “suggested for transitional kindergarten to third grad...

Rep. Comer: Hunter Biden was indicted to ‘protect him’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

By Annie Grayer and Marshall Cohen | CNNHouse Oversight Chair James Comer told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Friday he believes special counsel David Weiss indicted Hunter Biden to shield him from his scheduled deposition next week in front of Comer’s committee.“My concern is that Weiss may have indicted Biden to protect him from him having to be deposed in the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday,” Comer said on CNN’s “The Lead with Jake Tapper.”Comer then went further, arguing that Weiss’ entire criminal investigation – which has now indicted Biden in two states and could send him to prison for more than 40 years – “has been about a cover up.”The Kentucky Republican framed the dozen federal charges brought against Biden so far, relating to a 2018 gun purchase and an alleged tax evasion scheme, as “the least little thing.”“Look what he’s done,” Comer said. “Anybody else in America would already be in prison.”In the interview, Comer repeatedly claimed Hunter Biden is guilty of illegal fore...

Overdue, overbudget California high-speed rail just got $3.1 billion boost: Will trains ever roll?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

California’s overdue, overbudget and oft-criticized high-speed rail project just got a $3.1 billion boost of federal cash toward completing what is supposed to be an early phase of the project connecting Merced, Fresno and Bakersfield in the state’s rural Central Valley.President Biden touted the project Friday, and former Gov. Jerry Brown joined former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to celebrate the new federal funding.But the project is nowhere close to being done. Here’s the latest on where it stands and whether we will ever see speedy trains traversing the Central Valley.Q: What’s the situation with high-speed rail funding?A: On Tuesday, officials announced the California High Speed Rail Authority will receive $3.1 billion in federal funding to support construction of a 220-mph, two-track electrified high-speed passenger rail line connecting the cities of Merced, Fresno and Bakersfield. Last year’s infrastructure bill provided the funding that will pay ...