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USA Today names Troy Art Block #1 best new festival

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:32 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Troy Art Block, a mural gallery in downtown Troy, was named #1 best new festival in USA Today's 10Best festivals. It included 27 temporary murals within two blocks of the Church Street alley. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The artists painted these murals live during a block party festival on October 14, 2023. The festival drew in more than 1,500 visitors with live music, local food and beverages, and the ability to watch artists work their magic. Partners from the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District as well as four local businesses including The Ruck, Mi Casa, Street Taco, and Rare Form Brewery hosted the festival. It was presented by the Capital Region Arts Center in partnership with the city of Troy, The American Recovery Plan Act, and the Downtown Troy BID with sponsorship from Collectiveffort and friends of the project.

SUV drives through home in south St. Louis County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:32 GMT

OAKVILLE, Mo. - St. Louis County police were called to investigate a crash involving an SUV. When they arrived on scene, they saw the vehicle had driven through a home. The call to police was made just before 11:30 a.m. Friday morning. A preliminary investigation unveiled the driver of the SUV was heading eastbound on Forder Rd. when he drove off the road and struck a home on Forder Crossing Ct. St. Louis Health Dept. recommends masks as flu, COVID, and RSV cases surge The home was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The driver was taken to the hospital with no life-threatening injuries. Police stated the cause of the crash is unkown at the time. Fox 2 reporters are at the scene working to gather more information. Details will be posted here as they come into the newsroom.

All Elite Wrestling returns to St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - All Elite Wrestling will make its return to St. Louis in two weeks. The professional wrestling company's live collision show will take place at Chaifetz Arena on Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. This is the first time the company brings the 'Saturday night' show to St. Louis as it airs live on TNT cable. Light rain and snow to impact Friday evening plans Attendees will be able to catch wrestling legends such as Sting, Chris Jericho and others in action at the event. Tickets are available for purchase at AEWtix.com starting at $28.

Broncos Journal: Why Mike McGlinchey thinks Denver’s 2023 progress matters despite Russell Wilson’s benching, future QB uncertainty

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:32 GMT

The way Mike McGlinchey figures it, having a single-track mind can actually make you a good multitasker.That might seem counterintuitive, but the Broncos’ right tackle has shown in his first year here the way he puts it into practice.Focus on winning, put your efforts into that, and you can find progress on multiple levels.It can help provide leadership on an offense that needed it.It can help a new head coach build the culture he wants.It can help drive a minimum three-win improvement over 2022 with one more division game left on the docket.It can instill a belief in the locker room that brighter days are ahead.“You knew it wasn’t going to be the smoothest sailing coming in with a new coach and a new organization and learning the ropes,” McGlinchey said Thursday. “Everybody is in a new environment. Certainly, those things don’t come easy. Especially when you’re trying to overcome a lot of hardship from years past.“I think this team found a little bit of their heart this year ...

Denver realtors predict limited inventory, rising prices in 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:32 GMT

Denver area realtors anticipate interest rates will continue to drive the housing market in 2024.But after a year when high rates stymied sales, they hope interest rates start dropping.“I’m 100% certain rates will be lower,” said Delroy Gill with LIV Sotheby’s. “The sweet spot will be 6% or lower.”Lower interest rates may convince more people to put their houses up for sale and may encourage some potential buyers to rejoin the fray.“A little decrease in rates will bring buyers off the sidelines,” said Lauren Cotlar with 8z.Ashleigh Fredrickson with The Agency said buyers and sellers must adjust to higher rates. “The days of 3% mortgage rates likely won’t be seen again any time soon.”She’d like to see interest rates settle at 5 to 6%.“That’s a normal, solid rate. People will get used to it and stop waiting, and some of the inventory gridlock will come to an end at some point this year.”Limited invento...

Denver man indicted on federal fraud charges in $8.5 million vacation rental scam on Airbnb, Vrbo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:32 GMT

A Denver man found himself indicted on federal fraud charges in an $8.5 million vacation rental scam on Airbnb and Vrbo that not only allegedly defrauded thousands, but also racially discriminated against guests, in 10 states over several years.Shaunik Raheja, 34, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Thursday, alongside Miami resident Shray Goel, 35, on claims that the pair ran “a double-booking, bait-and-switch scam” through online marketplaces Airbnb and Vrbo. Deceptive vacation rental listings and phony cancellations involving more than 10,000 reservations and almost 100 properties resulted in the partners reaping more than $8.5 million in profit, according to an announcement by the Justice Department.That money broke down as more than $7 million from Airbnb bookings and more than $1.5 million from “additional and sometimes conflicting reservations through Vrbo” across 2018 and 2019, the indictment reports.“Fueled by greed, the defendants deceived...

Southern California jolted by magnitude 4.2 earthquake

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:32 GMT

An earthquake measuring 4.2 in magnitude shook the Los Angeles area Friday morning and was felt by potentially millions of people across Southern California. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck at 10:55 a.m. Pacific time with an epicenter 5.5 miles underground, just north of Rancho Cucamonga in the San Gabriel Mountains. The temblor, dubbed the Lytle Creek Earthquake, had a preliminary magnitude of 4.6, was downgraded to 4.1 and eventually the Geological Survey determined it was a 4.2. Interactive California Earthquake Map There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. "The Los Angeles Fire Department remains in a normal operating mode. There have been NO reports of injury, structure or infrastructure damage within our @LACity jurisdiction related to the M4.1," LAFD posted on X, formerly Twitter. Dr. Lucy Jones, a seismologist and founder of the Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society, said the earthquake occurred along two fault lines. "The [qu...

Video shows dog startled by Southern California earthquake

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:32 GMT

Hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people, were jolted by a magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck Southern California Friday morning.Among them: Ernesto & Jeanie Moreira of North Fontana.The couple shared security camera footage from inside their living room which recorded video of the quake shaking their Christmas tree, holiday decorations and furniture – and frightening their dog, Coco.“He was so scared,” Ernesto told KTLA.Ernesto & Jeanie Moreira's dog, Coco, was startled by the magnitude 4.2 earthquake. Jan. 5, 2024. (Ernesto Moreira) North Fontana is only about two miles from the quake’s epicenter in the San Gabriel Mountains, so the Moreira’s home likely bore the full brunt of its force.No damage was reported to their home, or any other property across the Los Angeles area, and no injuries were reported, officials said. Latest California Earthquakes - Interactive Map The temblor, which struck at 10:55 a.m. local time, sent shockwaves across Southern California ...

Sweethearts updates Valentine's Day heart candies conversations to reflect 'situationships'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:32 GMT

For those who are heading into Valentine’s Day single or in non-traditional relationships, Sweethearts has the perfect candy for you.The company announced the debut of "Situationship Boxes," a product that leans into the dating trends of Gen Z. The candies will be available starting on Jan. 8 at 6 a.m. PST and can be purchased online. RXBAR to offer customers $2.5K to relocate their couch for a month The limited-edition boxes contain blurry or misprinted candles that are “as hard to read as Gen-Z relationships,” a news release said."Singles are taking 'situationships' to the next level this year, and Sweethearts is here for them," Evan Brock, vice president of marketing for Spangler Candy Company, said in a statement.  "The printing on Sweethearts isn't always perfect. This is our way of embracing those imperfections in a way that taps into pop culture." Doritos rolls out nacho cheese-flavored liquor A situationship is a term used to describe informal relationships and was ranke...

Actor Christian Oliver, two young daughters killed in Caribbean plane crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:32 GMT

Associated PressSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — U.S. actor Christian Oliver and his two daughters died in a plane crash near a tiny private island in the eastern Caribbean, according to police in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.The crash occurred Thursday just west of Petit Nevis island near Bequia as the plane headed for nearby St. Lucia, police said in a statement.They identified the daughters as Madita Klepser, 10, and Annik Klepser, 12, adding that the pilot, Robert Sachs, also died.It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the crash, according to police.Authorities said fishermen and divers in the area went to the crash site to help as the St. Vincent and Grenadines Coast Guard headed to the area.“The selfless and brave acts of the fishermen and divers is very much appreciated,” police said.Related ArticlesObituaries | Actor David Soul, one half of ‘Starsky and Hutch,’ dies at 80 Obituaries | Glynis Johns dies at 100; award-winning actress was best known for rol...