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Cash photo used to nab alleged international scammer

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:16 GMT

O’FALLON, Mo. – Police in O’Fallon, Missouri, say they’ve arrested three people who were part of an international fraud ring.The bizarre plot was reportedly going down in St. Charles County parking lots. It then ended at a Target store parking lot on Highway K, south of Interstate 70, where the suspects were greeted with one heck of a surprise.A trunkful of rolled-up cash is what suspected international scammers thought they were going to steal from an elderly man, as Sgt. Bryan Harr described the twist.“When (the suspects) showed up at the location to pick up the money … they opened the trunk, it was just a piece of wood in there, and then they were taken into custody safely,” he said.One suspect, Ankurkumar Patel, was charged with financial exploitation of the elderly in a case that has now been handed over to the Department of Homeland Security. Court records allege, “Patel is part of an international fraud ring.”The other suspects were released pending warrant application review...

St. Louis had no ambulances available 200+ times last month

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – We hear it time and time again that minutes save lives, but as St. Louisans depend on ambulances when they need them most, new data reveals an ambulance may not be available.In Forest Park, Annita Crawford walks her dog every day. She loves being outside."I fish here once or twice a week," Crawford said.It's part of Crawford's daily exercise and an attempt to keep away from the nearby hospital."I hear a lot of (ambulances) going down the street over here," Crawford said.Finding an available ambulance may be more of a challenge, though. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW No Unit AvailableDuring a 30-day span in the month of August, St. Louis Fire records, obtained by the FOX Files, reveal 213 times the city had no ambulance av...

Parents raise concerns over Rockwood graduation dates

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Rockwood High School students traditionally graduate after Memorial Day. In August, the district announced a change, citing feedback as one reason for moving the end of the school year to before the holiday. The change also resulted in an earlier than usual graduation day.Eureka High School students will graduate on May 13. Students in the district’s other three high schools, Lafayette, Marquette, and Rockwood Summit, will graduate on May 11.Sara Barnard is the parent of a Lafayette senior. She said the May 11 date conflicts with a district track meet.“My daughter lost her graduation; just in like one instant, she’s lost it,” Barnard said. She has concerns for other students facing the same predicament. Mass exodus of KDHX volunteer DJs; At least 10 fired, others quit Some parents say the date is also in conflict with the graduation dates for some area universities. Kerry Haas is the parent of a Marquette High School senior and a University of Illinois seni...

Billy from “Saw X” creeps into KTLA live report 

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:16 GMT

A normal live shot on the KTLA 5 News was interrupted by a creepy guest on Friday.Billy the Puppet from the “Saw” movie series, who is known for his frightening rhetoric of riding on a tricycle and asking victims if they “want to play a game,” rode his classic trike behind KTLA 5's Kimberly Cheng as she reported on concerns over new UCLA dormitory sizes.Billy the Puppet from the "Saw" horror film franchise videobombs KTLA's Kimberley Cheng in Westwood on Sept. 22, 2023. (KTLA)This is not the first time Billy has made a public appearance promoting the new installment in the “Saw” franchise; he has “hacked” several social media pages poking fun at moviegoers’ insatiable demand for new content, and the film series has just released a new advertisement that takes inspiration from a 2021 AMC Theaters ad featuring Nicole Kidman. “Saw X” hits theaters on Sept. 29.  

Hollywood actors to resume negotiations with studios

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:16 GMT

With the Hollywood writers strike over, actors will now get a shot at cutting their own deal with studios and streaming services.In a statement from SAG-AFTRA on Wednesday night, negotiators said meetings with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers will resume on Monday, Oct. 2.This meeting would mark the first time negotiating sides have met since actors walked out on July 14, marking 76 days into the strike.The indication to resume talks comes on the heels of the Writers Guild of America striking a deal with major studio heads and streamers on Sept. 24 with the strike coming to an official end on Wednesday morning.The WGA deal marked the end of a 146-day strike that began on May 2. When actors also joined writers on the picket lines, the move marked the first time in over 60 years that both unions had been on strike at the same time. The move effectively shut down the entertainment industry.Striking writers and actors picket outside Paramount studios in Los Angele...

PHOTOS: $2.7M of marijuana plants seized in East Bay

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:16 GMT

(KRON) -- Law enforcement agencies raided five illegal grow houses in the East Bay on Tuesday, seizing more than $2.7 million worth of marijuana plants, the Oakley Police Department said. California's Department of Cannabis Control was joined by OPD's Special Services Team, its Investigative Unit and the City of Oakley's Code Enforcement Team in taking 4,229 plants. No arrests have been made in connection with the seizures, but several suspects have been identified, per OPD. The houses were located at:100 block of Bridalveil Way. Oakley, CA. (1,073 plants seized)200 block of Douglas Road. Oakley, CA. (1,311 plants seized)500 block of Malicoat Ave. Oakley, CA. (778 plants and a gun seized)2700 block of St. Andrews Boulevard. Brentwood, CA. (752 plants seized)600 block of Gardenia Court. Brentwood, CA. (315 plants and 76 pounds of processed marijuana seized)The Department of Cannabis Control valued the plants at $2,742,754. OPD included images from the grow houses. There have been sev...

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan’s spin bowlers could create some Cricket World Cup upsets

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:16 GMT

They might not be Cricket World Cup contenders or even make the semifinals, but Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh all have the potential to beat many of the top teams because of their skillful spin bowlers.The Asian heavyweights — host India and regional foe Pakistan — are the top two south Asian contenders for the semifinals, mainly because of experienced batters in their side. But both lack depth in their spin departments and could hardly match the spinners of at least Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, with Bangladesh not far behind.AFGHANISTANMercurial leg-spinner Rashid Khan leads Afghanistan’s strong spin trio that also include other impact spinners — Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mohammad Nabi — while left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad could also prove to be a surprise package.Rashid’s experience of playing Indian Premier League should come in handy for Afghanistan and his wizardry on expected slow surfaces during the World Cup could turn the tables in Afghanistan’s favor.Mujeeb and ...

Guardians give manager Terry Francona perfect send-off in his final home game, 4-3 win over Reds

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:16 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — As the Cleveland crowd chanted for him like never before, Terry Francona tipped his cap to salute their 11 years together.This was goodbye. A perfect send-off.Shane Bieber shut down Cincinnati for six innings and the Guardians sent Francona, their beloved manager, off with a victory Wednesday night in his final home game, a 4-3 victory that severely damaged the Reds’ playoff hopes.After the final out, Francona, who is retiring after 23 seasons, two World Series titles and the respect of virtually everyone in the sport, stood in line like he always has to shake hands and high-five his players.He briefly walked down the dugout steps before turning, and with the help of a gentle shove from All-Star third baseman José Ramírez, Francona went back on the field to soak in an ovation to remember.“Ti-to!” Ti-to!” they screamed.“I was really touched,” Francona said. “I guess what I’m just trying to convey is the 11 years here are what is the best part. It’s not li...

The candidates are going after Biden — and Trump — at second GOP debate. Follow live updates

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:16 GMT

Follow along for live updates on the second 2024 Republican presidential debate. The field’s early front-runner, Donald Trump, is skipping the event, just as he did the first. He is 2,000 miles away trying to woo union workers in Michigan amid a labor strike.The candidates on stage are Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.What to know— 7 candidates qualified for the second debate. Here’s who missed the cut — Here’s how to watch tonight’s debate — Republicans face growing urgency to stop Trump ahead of debate — Trump is in Michigan to compete with Biden for union votes — Who’s running for president? See a rundown of the 2024 candidatesDebate brings the cringeA question about education took two uncomfortable and unexpected turns at Wednesday night’s president...

Candidates in the second GOP debate attack each other and Trump — even though he’s absent

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:16 GMT

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Donald Trump’s rivals laid into him repeatedly during the second presidential debate on Wednesday, ripping the former president for skipping the event as they sought to dent his commanding early lead in the Republican primary. “He should be on this stage tonight,” said Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is attempting to establish himself as the leading Trump alternative despite recent struggles to break out from the rest of the back. “He owes it to you to defend his record where they added $7.8 trillion to the debt. That set the stage for the inflation we have now.”Seven GOP candidates squared off at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California for an event hosted by Fox Business Network. Trump was in Michigan, delivering a prime-time speech that continued through the start of the debate, attempting to capitalize on the Auto Workers Union strike and trying to appeal to rank-and-file union members in a key state that could help decide the general ...