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Charles Coyle appointed to full-time St. Louis public safety director

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:50:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The City of St. Louis officially appointed Charles Coyle to the role of public safety director on Thursday after serving on an interim basis for several months. Coyle had been the interim public safety director since Dr. Dan Isom stepped down from the position last winter. Coyle will now serve as public safety director full-time. Coyle has served with the St. Louis Fire Department for several decades, embracing leadership roles as deputy fire chief and fire marshal. Lambert Airport sees surge in Southwest Airlines traffic In early July, Coyle and other St. Louis public safety leaders addressed procedures behind the city's 911 systems dispatch operations and emergency response times after intense storms. One woman died as a tree fell on her car as she waited out the storm, and thousands were left without power for days.Coyle said the city was dealing with more than double its normal call volume amid the storms in addition to a shortage of dispatchers. The public safety ...

Lucky winner from Missouri takes home $50,000 in Powerball

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:50:47 GMT

EUREKA, MO – A Missouri resident has won a $50,000 prize after playing a Powerball ticket they purchased at Wayside, located at 5150 State Route 109 in Eureka. The numbers they selected held a personal connection to their family.The numbers they chose aligned with four of the white ball numbers and the Powerball during the drawing on September 16. The winning numbers for that night's drawing were 8, 11, 19, 24, and 46, with a Powerball number of 5.Each Powerball ticket contains a selection of numbers drawn from a specific numerical range. The likelihood of winning is based on the total number of unique combinations within this range.The winning number combination is drawn entirely at random. The lottery is rooted in mathematics and probability, and the odds of winning remain consistent regardless of the number of participants.Powerball is a $2 per play multi-state Draw Game, with drawings taking place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 9:59 p.m. You can find all current and pa...

Broncos vs. Chiefs: Live updates and highlights from the NFL Week 6 game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:50:47 GMT

The Broncos are looking to rebound from their 1-4 start. The problem? They’re headed somewhere they haven’t won since Peyton Manning was the quarterback. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.Live updatesPre-game updatesGood afternoon from Arrowhead Stadium (3:27 p.m.): It’s a blustery day here in Kansas City. Wind definitely could be a factor.We’ll get final word on gameday inactives 90 minutes before kickoff, but the Broncos have already been busy on the transaction front today. They officially activated TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring) from injured reserve after he practiced Tuesday and Wednesday. They also signed WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey back to the practice squad after releasing him from the active roster yesterday and they’ve elevated him for the game tonight. They’ve also elevated DT Tyler Lancaster from the practice squad for the first time this season.Scouting report (3:27 p.m.): Check out how the...

CU Buffs coach Deion Sanders calls late game times “stupidest thing ever invented in life”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:50:47 GMT

BOULDER — Deion Sanders doesn’t want anyone sleeping on what’s happening with his reconstructed Colorado Buffaloes.It’s just sometimes hard to stay awake until the end. A few late-night kickoffs have the Buffaloes chasing wins when many around the nation are catching “Zzzs.”Coach Prime isn’t the biggest fan of those late prime-time kickoffs, either. The Buffaloes will play well into the night once again Friday when they host Stanford at sold-out Folsom Field. The game won’t start until at least 8 p.m. Mountain and doesn’t figure to finish until after 11:30 p.m., maybe even carry into early Saturday.“Who makes these 8 o’clock games? Dumbest thing ever. Stupidest thing ever invented in life. Who wants to stay up until 8 o’clock for a darn game?” Sanders said on his weekly radio show. “What about the East Coast — do they even care about ratings? Is anyone watching it? What are we supposed to do with the kids all day until 8 o’clock? What are we supposed to do in the hotel?”...

Universal Studios Hollywood seasonal events return for holiday season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:50:47 GMT

It may still be the spooky season, but Universal Studios Hollywood is gearing up for the “most wonderful time of the year.”Seasonal favorites like Grinchmas and Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter are set to return, along with new food options at City Walk. All the holiday festivities will begin on Nov. 24 and conclude on Jan. 1, 2024, and are included with theme park admission, the park announced Thursday. Here’s a look at what you can expect at the theme park this holiday season New ‘Fast and Furious’-themed roller coaster coming to Universal Studios Hollywood Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry PotterThe village of Hogsmeade has transformed into a shimmering winter wonderland for the holidays. Park guests can watch a special holiday acapella performance from the Hogwarts Frog Choir, grab a cup of Hot Butterbeer, and watch Hogwarts Castle light up during “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” nightly show.The show includes music from the Harry Potter movi...

Mercedes unveils a self-driving car for traffic jams

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:50:47 GMT

It almost seems too good to be true. Mercedes-Benz is rolling out a self-driving system that's specifically designed for traffic jams.Better still, it's the first so-called autonomous driving system that doesn't require you to keep an eye on the road.Want to read the paper or do Wordle on your way to work? Go ahead.The new system, called Drive Pilot, is designed to operate only when traffic is slower than 40 miles per hour.When engaged, Drive Pilot takes over the gas, brakes and steering, and uses sensors to keep your car flowing with stop-and-start traffic.If, like me, you're thinking this is a recipe for getting into a fender-bender, Mercedes has you covered. The carmaker says that if the system is being used correctly but still gets into an accident, it will accept liability.Drive Pilot has been available in Germany for a year, and Mercedes says that so far no one has come to them with an accident report.I'm guessing German drivers are more attentive than SoCal denizens.CNN test-...

Alex Rodriguez weighs in on Dodgers postseason loss, reveals World Series pick

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:50:47 GMT

Alex Rodriguez weighed in on the Dodgers' heartbreaking sweep by the Arizona Diamondbacks."They've turned the tables here the last 10 years and sometimes a fanbase can get spoiled with how good they've been," he explained to Sam Rubin on the KTLA 5 Morning News. "They had a phenomenal year. They've had some really tough injuries, especially with the pitchers. But they had a really tough, tough postseason here with Arizona." Postseason hopes for the Dodgers came to an on Wednesday night when they were eliminated from the playoffs.It's the second year in a row the boys in blue have been eliminated from the division series by a National League West rival and the third consecutive season where they failed to make the world series after reaching the century mark in regular season wins. Many fans have directed their anger at manager Dave Roberts, but A-Rod doesn't believe he's to blame. "Roberts should be Manager of the Year every year. He does such a phenomenal job," he exclaimed. The 1...

Elevate Your Sales Game with EGSPA: Gene Slade’s Proven Blueprint for Success

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:50:47 GMT

While achieving a million dollars in annual sales is admirable for professionals in the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing trades, imagine having a proven method to reach a million dollars in monthly sales.That’s exactly what Gene Slade, CEO of Lead Ninja System, provides his students with his revolutionary sales training program. This transformative, step-by-step process has empowered thousands of participants to let go of a limiting mindset, helping them to achieve remarkable levels of profitability.We sat down with Slade to discuss his blueprint for success, also known as EGSPA, a five-step approach for effectively closing sales, and explored how to make the most of their interactions with potential clients.Establish a Need For Everything on The ListThe first letter in EGSPA stands for ‘Establish a need for everything on the list.’Slade explained, “Sales reps should memorize the six ways to turn a statement into a thought-provoking question. For example, ‘Did you know…? Were you awar...

Two Hospitalized after Rollover Semi-Truck Accident on Interstate 10 [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:50:47 GMT

Two Injured following Big-Rig Collision near 67th AvenuePHOENIX, AZ (October 12, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, two people were hospitalized after a rollover semi-truck accident on Interstate 10.The incident transpired at approximately 5:30 a.m. on October 4th, in proximity to 67th Avenue. As per the information provided by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, a collision occurred involving a semi-truck carrying a load of cheese and a pickup truck. Furthermore, the semi-truck tipped over, coming to rest on its side, while the pickup truck sustained significant damage. Additionally, two individuals in the pickup truck sustained injuries, prompting paramedics to transport them to the hospital. The identities and current conditions of these individuals have not been disclosed by the authorities at this time. The collision also resulted in a spill of diesel fuel in the area, necessitating cleanup efforts by the response crews. Meanwhile, drivers were advised to exercise caut...

San Jose mayor doubles down on AI tech push, eyes SJSU innovation lab

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:50:47 GMT

SAN JOSE — San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan doubled down on his fledgling initiative to spur the growth of artificial intelligence hubs in the Bay Area’s largest city by revealing on Thursday fresh plans for cutting-edge AI endeavors.Mayor Mahan gave a keynote address at the iconic new Adobe Systems Founders Tower in downtown San Jose to kick off what was billed as the 2023 San Jose Global Innovation Summit.While multiple American cities are scrambling to brand themselves as the “capital of AI,” Mahan is betting that San Jose actually can grab a big chunk of this cutting-edge tech pie.“We want San Jose to certainly be a capital in AI innovation,” Mahan said during a speech at the innovation summit on Thursday.Earlier this week, on Oct. 10, Mahan and Councilmember David Cohen released a memo that the two political leaders hope will sketch out a game plan for San Jose to attract artificial intelligence hubs to their city.The plans include discounts on util...