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Showers near St. Louis Thursday with highs in the 70s

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:05:01 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - There's a chance of rain and thunderstorms that will be in the forecast now through the weekend. It won’t be raining or storming all the time, but outdoor plans could be impacted each day. It's expected to be cloudy and more muggy Thursday, with temperature highs in the upper 70s. An upper level low will approach the area from the south, spinning in waves of rain showers. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Morning showers may stay just southwest and west of St. Louis. Rain showers for the afternoon will spread farther north and east. A few storms are possible, but the severe weather threat is low.  It's set to be a warm and humid again Friday, with scattered showers and storms and highs in the mid 80s. We'll see a very warm day Saturday, with afternoon storms likely to develop. Highs near 90. Sunday brings a cold front and one more chance for storms. That should dry us out for a bit and ...

Five people shot at apartments near Cherry Creek reservoir, police investigating

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:05:01 GMT

Police on Thursday were investigating a night disturbance at an apartment complex in southeast Denver near the Cherry Creek reservoir that led to the shooting of five people.The victims were four men and one woman. Three of those shot were taken to the hospital in ambulances and two went on their own after the shooting shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday at 9600 E. Girard Place, Denver police officials said in a posting on Twitter.One man was in critical condition, police said.“Circumstances and suspect info are under investigation,” the police said. “It is possible that the suspect(s) are among those injured.”It was unclear what led to the shooting.ALERT: #DPD is investigating a shooting at 9600 E Girard Pl. 5 total victims. 3 victims transported to the hospital, 2 victims self transported. Circumstances and suspect info are under investigation at this time. #Denver pic.twitter.com/ACDNhokJA3— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) May 11, 2023Sign up to get...

Colorado weather: Flood watch in effect, heavy rain with lightning and possible damaging hail

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:05:01 GMT

A cloudy mass of thunderstorms hovered over Colorado’s Front Range Thursday morning buffeting cities and the high plains with heavy rain, lightning and hail, raising the risks of flooding, and up to one inch more moisture is expected, according to the National Weather Service.Booming thunder was shaking communities and wind gusts swept through wet streets shortly after sunrise. The weather service issued a flood watch effective through Friday afternoon. Floods could occur in the mountain foothills west of metro Denver, in the urban corridor along the Front Range, and in low areas along the plains.Travelers along Interstate 25 and other metro Denver roads can expect standing water on roads and intensifying storms, possibly severe and windy, on Thursday afternoon, forecasters said.The high temperature in Denver will be 51 degrees, they said. The afternoon thunderstorms may produce large damaging hail and unleash strong winds, mostly east of the I-25 corridor.No sunshine was expe...

Man shot while trying to break up fight outside Hollywood restaurant

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:05:01 GMT

A 42-year-old man is hospitalized in intensive care after trying to help a stranger who was being attacked outside a popular Hollywood restaurant following a Cinco de Mayo celebration. The incident occurred at around 2 a.m. Saturday morning outside El Compadre Mexican restaurant in the 7400 block of Sunset Boulevard.  “We were cleaning things up, putting our equipment away for the night and these two cars pull up, looked like they were already having an altercation,” Jorge Ramirez-Galdamez, an artistic events creator who had been hired by the restaurant, told KTLA.  As he was wrapping things up on the back patio, he said the argument between the two groups started to escalate.  “This guy came out of the backseat, ran to the other vehicle and through the window, while the window was down, proceeded to punch this woman repeatedly and then continued to open the door and punch her while she was unconscious,” Ramirez-Galdamez said.  When the 42-year-old came to the wo...

‘Now or never’: Migrants rush to U.S. border ahead of Title 42 expiration

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:05:01 GMT

Migrants rushed across the border hours before pandemic-related asylum restrictions were to expire Thursday, fearing that new policies would make it far more difficult to gain entry into the United States.In a move to clear out overwhelmed holding facilities, Border Patrol agents were told Wednesday to begin releasing some migrants with instructions to appear at an immigration office in the United States within 60 days, according to a U.S. official. The official was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter and provided information to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.The Biden administration has been unveiling measures to replace Title 42, which suspended rights to seek asylum since March 2020 on grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19. On Wednesday, the Homeland Security Department announced a rule to make it extremely difficult for anyone who travels through another country, like Mexico, to qualify for asylum. It also introduced curfews with GPS tracking...

Royal Resilience: Exploring the Countries that Still Embrace Monarchies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:05:01 GMT

From fairy tales to history books, monarchy has always been an intriguing topic. While many countries have transitioned to democratic forms of government, there are still quite a few nations where the monarchy is alive and well. These royal families, steeped in tradition and culture, hold a special place in the hearts of their citizens and are beloved around the world. But who are these royals, and what countries still have a king or queen? From the opulent palaces of Europe to the remote islands of the South Pacific, let’s explore the fascinating world of modern-day monarchies and discover the countries that still have a reigning sovereign. Read the full article on our sister site, the Village Voice, here. Advertising disclosure: We may receive compensation for some of the links in our stories. Thank you for supporting LA Weekly and our advertisers.The post Royal Resilience: Exploring the Countries that Still Embrace Monarchies appeared first on LA Weekly.

The Empire Strikes Back: Just Like Heaven returns to the Rose Bowl

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:05:01 GMT

The Empire Strikes Back: The Just Like Heaven festival takes place at the Rose Bowl this weekend, and it’s described as “featuring your favorite era-defining indie artists from the 2000s.” This year, that means headliners the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, plus the likes of MGMT, Future Islands and Hot Chip.It would be easy to think of Just Like Heaven as a contemporary version of Cruel World, so soaked in nostalgia is the latter. But M83, for example, has been around since 1999. Empire of the Sun since 2006. They’re relatively fresh, but not exactly brand new in the ever-changing popular music landscape.Both of those have had their ups and downs in this millennium. EOTS haven’t released an album since 2016.“It’s been quite a while now,” says EOTS’s Luke Steele. “I just figured the other day I think it was 2016, the last record, and that’s getting a bit too long now. Just before the pandemic, the band just felt so tired. We’d been to Japan a couple of times, we’d been recording a lot of stuff. An...

Find Your “Rhythm” With Ringo’s Gift — A Review Of The Ringo’s Gift Hemp Hybrid 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:05:01 GMT

Not long ago, it was rare to find cannabis cultivars with over one percent of CBD. Indeed, many tokers probably weren’t aware their cannabis strains had any CBD, nor the potential benefits associated with this non-psychoactive cannabinoid. It wasn’t until the 2018 US Farm Bill passed that more cultivators and customers became interested in high-CBD strains. Now that people know more about CBD’s effects, there’s a greater demand for high-quality hemp strains and pre-rolls.Ringo’s Gift is one CBD-rich strain that has become a staple in the hemp industry. Although this strain started as a 1:1 CBD-to-THC cannabis hybrid, it has become increasingly common in the smokable hemp market. People looking for a non-psychoactive “head buzz” sensation may find a lot to admire with a batch of Ringo’s Gift nugs.What’s The Deal With Ringo’s Gift Hemp Flower?Unlike other renowned CBD strains like Cannatonic, we don’t know much about where Ringo’s Gift originated. To this day, there’s debate over what...

‘Mr. Saratoga’ honored with plaque at building he helped save

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:05:01 GMT

Saying it was too soon after his death to name a building after him, the Saratoga City Council opted instead to honor Jack Mallory with a plaque at a building he helped save.Mallory, better known as Mr. Saratoga, spearheaded the initiative to save the North Campus and help turn it into the Prospect Center in 2009. The city-owned facility at at 19848 Prospect Road is rented out for events.Mallory passed away on March 4 at age 86. He had served as a Saratoga City Council member and founded the city’s annual Fourth of July celebration.The council voted at its May 3 meeting to install a plaque in memory of Mallory in the center’s Friendship Hall later this year.“He had contributed a lot to our community,” Vice Mayor Yan Zhao said. “I know he will be remembered by all in our community.”The council fell short of naming Friendship Hall after Mallory, which was Mayor Kookie Fitzsimmons’ initial request, because councilmembers felt it was too soon after Mallory’s death to do so.C...

We Believe? Fans gauge Warriors’ chances vs. LeBron, Lakers in do-or-die Game 6

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:05:01 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – Golden State Warriors fans – both excited and perhaps a little bit relieved — began pouring out of Chase Center with about two minutes left in the fourth quarter Wednesday, confident that their favorite team’s season wasn’t going to end that night.Outside, though, the party had already started. A “Beat L.A.” chant broke out from those watching the game on the huge, high-definition screen outside of the arena and soon after the final horn sounded, a DJ began to crank out beats in front of a couple hundred energetic fans.Nearby, a certain aroma familiar to most concertgoers wafted through the air.“I think they just went with a faster, smarter lineup, and they really took their time,” said Warriors fan and Benicia resident Seandale Turner, who stood well away from the proceedings on the 3rd Street sidewalk. “They were patient today.”The question now is whether the scene outside the arena can be repeated this year.The Warriors staved off elimination with a 121-106 ...