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Apple unveils new iPhones with faster chips, better cameras, new charging ports

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:21 GMT

CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of iPhones — a line-up that will boast better cameras, faster processors, a new charging system and a price hike for the fanciest model.The showcase at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., comes as the company tries to reverse a mild slump that has seen its sales drop from last year in three consecutive quarters. The malaise is a key reason Apple's stock price has dipped by nearly 10% since mid-July, dropping the company's market value below the $3 trillion threshold it reached for the first time earlier this summer.Investors apparently were not impressed with what Apple rolled out Tuesday. The company's shares were down by nearly 2% during afternoon trading.As has been the case with Apple and other smartphone makers, the four types of iPhone 15 models aren't making any major leaps in technology. But Apple added enough new bells and whistles to the top-of-the-line model — the iPhone 15 Pro Max — to boost it...

Highest paying jobs in Chicago for high school graduates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:21 GMT

A high school diploma gives graduates a leg up in the workforce, even if they don't pursue any further education.The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that workers over age of 25 with a high school diploma or equivalent earned about 25% more than those without one—$853 a week compared to $682. Diploma holders also faced lower unemployment rates, at 4% in 2022, compared to 5.5% for those who never completed high school.There are many reasons high-school graduates may choose to not continue on to college—for instance, the cost. Average tuition costs continue to rise, increasing by 1% to 4% last year, depending on the institution type. While higher degrees of education typically pave the way for higher earnings, a college degree isn't necessary for many high-paying jobs. And for many careers, it doesn't make sense to pay to study for years when there are paid apprenticeship or learn-on-the-job programs.Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to find the highest-paying j...

Streets in Portuguese town fill with red wine after distillery's tanks burst

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:21 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The streets of a small town in Portugal were flushed with red wine after two storage containers filled with about 2.2 million liters of wine burst at a local distillery Sunday.A video from Instagram user @pitstore223 (above) shows the wine trickling down a main road in Levira, Portugal. But another video shared on social media showed a much more substantial river of wine gushing down a different street.Roads were inaccessible to the town's 2,500 residents due to the incident, according to Delish.com. Local authorities worked to divert the wine from a nearby river, the outlet reported. No one was injured. DraftKings apologizes for ‘Never Forget’ 9/11-themed betting promotion The distillery, Destilaria Levira, issued a statement Sunday apologizing for the incident, vowing to cover the damages and cleanup costs. "Although the incident did not cause any injuries, we want to express our sincere concern for the damage caused in general in Levira and in particular to...

Popular nasal decongestant in products like Dayquil doesn't actually work: FDA advisers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:21 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is likely no better than a dummy pill, according to government experts who reviewed the latest research on the long-questioned drug ingredient.Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Tuesday against the effectiveness of the ingredient found in popular versions of Sudafed, Allegra, Dayquil and other medications stocked on store shelves.“Modern studies, when well conducted, are not showing any improvement in congestion with phenylephrine,” said Dr. Mark Dykewicz, an allergy specialist at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine.The FDA assembled its outside advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient — pseudoephedrine — were moved behind pharmacy counters. A 2006 law had forced the move because pseudoephedrine can be illegally processed ...

McCallum HS upgrades safety on campus with new fencing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:21 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – There is a new fence surrounding one side of McCallum High School."Safety and security for our students is the top priority," said Michael Mann, executive director of construction management for Austin Independent School District. The new fencing just recently went up at McCallum, but the plans to add safety upgrades to campuses around Austin ISD were made possible back in November, when the 2022 Bond Package was passed by voters. "We are in the first wave of getting these fencing projects rolled out," Mann said. In August, students at McCallum were met outside the front of the school by demonstrators with anti-LGBTQ and anti-abortion signs."That was an example of why we want to have a secure perimeter, but it wasn't what specifically spurred us, this was already in the plans," Mann said. Texas’ State of Education: ‘It’s not about us’ McCallum Principal Andy Baxa said there have been instances over the years that have raised concerns, but these new fences sho...

Connecticut man arrested for DWI in Lake George

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:21 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On August 31, State Police arrested a 36-year-old from Stratford, Connecticut, following a traffic stop on State Route 9. Police determined that Andrew W. Tustian was driving while intoxicated. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Further investigations revealed that Tustian had controlled substances in his vehicle including LSD. He was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, aggravated driving while intoxicated, and other vehicle and traffic law violations.Tustian recorded a 0.18% BAC. He was turned over to the Warren County Correctional Facility to await arraignment.

Queensbury intersection to reopen after long closure

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:21 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - If you live in the area of Glens Falls or Queensbury, it's likely you know that Route 254 has had a busy summer. If you don't, it's worth mentioning that one part of that route is Aviation Road, and another Quaker Road - the latter of which has endured a season of roadwork and rehabilitation across four miles. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! This fall, it's time for a different section of Route 254 to get some care. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Transportation announced the launch of a project to replace a failed culvert on River Street, which the route becomes after meeting with Warren Street. It's a stretch that connects Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, and Queensbury - and one that was closed in March, after the culvert's failure was discovered.“The State Department of Transportation understands that the closure of State Route 254, while necessary to protect the safety of motorists, has been a hardshi...

Alleged narcotics dealer arrested in Warren County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:21 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Warren County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 37-year-old woman from Glens Falls following an investigation into crack cocaine and methamphetamine sales. Chasity Nasworthy was charged with two counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree and one count of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the fifth degree. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, Nasworthy sold drugs to law enforcement during multiple controlled drug buy operations. Nasworthy was remanded to the Warren County Correctional Facility pending arraignment at Warren County Court.

Large fights broken up at Riverview Gardens High School

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:21 GMT

RIVERVIEW, Mo. -- St. Louis County Police School Resources Officers, contracted by Riverview Gardens School District, were on hand today when a fight broke out between 10-15 students. The officers intervened, back up officers were summoned, and the fight was broken up. Report: Ladue students died in crash following aborted police chase About 10 juveniles were arrested and police plan to ask St. Louis County Family Court to charge them for violations ranging from peace disturbance to assault. They expect 8-10 of them will be charged.One juvenile victim was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The fight was brought under control and the school is back to normal.This letter was sent home to parents today Dear Riverview Gardens High School Parents,On the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 12, several fights between scholars broke out on the Riverview Gardens High School campus. Fighting and acts of violence are not acceptable. To help ensure that peace and order were restored, the Safety...

St. Louis man among the 'Best New Chefs of 2023'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- According to Food & Wine, one of the best chefs in the United States works at a highly acclaimed south St. Louis ramen restaurant. Steven Pursley of Menya Rui, is among the 11 Best New Chefs of 2023 spotlighted by the magazine.Food & Wine writes:"Pursley is extremely laid-back in nature but has a quiet intensity when he latches onto something. That intensity has driven his restaurant career, which he came to unexpectedly: He wanted to be a lawyer, majoring in political science as an undergrad. He took one day of classes at engineering school before deciding to move to Okinawa, Japan, where his mother is from and where he’d spent part of his childhood, to study ramen instead."Food & Wine ‘Food & Wine’ praises St. Louis food scene, unveils culinary gems You can read a lot more about Pursley in the profile posted to FoodAndWine.com. They say that the noodles are the star of the show at Pursley’s restaurant, Menya Rui. After learning about ramen in Japan h...