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Lake of the Ozarks named 'best lake for water sports' in national poll

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:58:58 GMT

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. - Millions flock to the Lake of the Ozarks every year for their summertime excursions, but it's what happens on the water that gives many a thrill unlike any other. The Lake of the Ozarks officially takes the title of America's "Best Lake for Water Sports" as part of a national poll conducted by USA TODAY. Records: Man accused of scamming St. Louis slots is cross-country cheater Voters gave the Lake of the Ozarks national spotlight through the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. USA TODAY revealed the official results on Friday. Lake of the Ozarks beat out some stiff competition in the likes of Lake Superior, Lake Havasu, Lake Tahoe and Big Bear Lake, among others. "There truly are so many ways to enjoy the water at the Lake of the Ozarks," said Lagina Fitzpatrick, executive director for the Lake of the Ozarks Tri-County Lodging Association, on the honor. "Whether it’s wakeboarding, paddleboarding, skiing, tubing, kayaking, parasailing, fishing or just...

FDA recalls strawberries sold at Illinois, Missouri stores over Hep. A concerns

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:58:58 GMT

ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- A Food and Drug Administration recall on frozen strawberries is expanding. Many stores in Illinois and Missouri are among those that have recalled strawberries.FDA officials said that an investigation into an outbreak of Hepatitis A on the west coast linked the infections to organic strawberries imported from Mexico. These strawberries were distributed to stores in 32 states, including Illinois and Missouri. Records: Man accused of scamming St. Louis slots is cross-country cheater Four companies whose strawberries may be contaminated issued a recall of select products. At least two are said to have distributed contaminated strawberries to Illinois stores, contained in the following products and brands:Great Value four-pound bags of Mixed Fruit, sold at Walmart with the following lot codes and "best by" dates:Lot 4024205, best by July 25, 2024Lot 4025305, best by July 26, 2024Lot 4032305, best by Aug. 2, 2024Lot 4033305, best by Aug. 3, 2024Lot 4034305, best by ...

Kickin’ It with Kiz: Stan Kroenke has eclipsed Pat Bowlen as greatest sports owner in Denver history

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:58:58 GMT

With Stan Kroenke as owner, the Rams, Mammoth, Avalanche and Nuggets have been champs in football, lacrosse, hockey and basketball since the start of 2022. Let’s encourage him to buy the Rockies.Walt, wishful-thinkerKiz: Stan Kroenke is one driven, stubborn dude who refuses to lose. Yes, those traits can cut both ways. When Kroenke refused to deal from a position of weakness, trading Carmelo Anthony actually benefited the Nuggets, especially when you consider guard Jamal Murray became the final piece of that deal. On the other hand, Kroenke’s refusal to back down in a showdown with Comcast has earned him vilification by fans upset because it’s tough to find Nikola Jokic and Nathan MacKinnon on local TV. But this is my truth: With all due respect to the late, great Pat Bowlen, the greatest sports mogul that this dusty old cowtown has ever seen is Kroenke.Assuming Jokic doesn’t lose interest, the Nuggets could go on a San Antonio style run over the coming decade.Peter, Bow...

Rare Corpse flower to bloom within 14 days at San Francisco Conservatory

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:58:58 GMT

(KRON) -- The San Francisco Conservatory is expecting the rare bloom of Scarlet the Corpse flower within the next two weeks. Mom, 12-year-old daughter die in fiery Tesla crash in Santa Clara The flower's scientific name is Amorphophallus titanum, and it reportedly smells like rotting flesh upon bloom, according to the United States Botanical Garden. (Photo courtesy of San Francisco Conservatory)Seeing the flower in its full glory is rare as it only blooms for two to three days every year or so. It can sometimes bloom as rarely as once every seven to ten years. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }The SF Conservatory explained how the botanical team knows the bloom is on the way:"At the center of the bud is a pale green, folded area peeking throug...

Vinícius and Brazil teammates wear black shirts in stand against racism

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:58:58 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Brazil sent a message against racism by swapping its bright yellow shirts for an all-black look during a friendly against Guinea in Barcelona on Saturday.Brazil said this was the first time its outfield players have worn black shirts.Forward Vinícius Júnior, appearing for Brazil, has been racially abused in Spain this season while playing for his Real Madrid club at away games. Before the friendly at Espanyol’s stadium, the teams posed in front of a banner that read “With racism, there is no game” in Portuguese. Vinícius and his teammates also took a knee.On Thursday, Vinícius agreed to join a revived FIFA task force to tackle racism in soccer.Brazil plays Senegal in Lisbon on Tuesday and will continue its anti-racism campaign.___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Biden recibe el apoyo de sindicatos en el primer acto de campaña con vistas al 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:58:58 GMT

FILADELFIA — Joe Biden se envolvió el sábado en el manto del presidente más prosindical de la historia de Estados Unidos, al ser recibido por los aplausos fervorosos de los sindicalistas en el primer gran acto electoral de la campaña por su reelección en los comicios de 2024. En el acto político aseguró que su plan económico favorece a los trabajadores.Resaltó el paquete climático, impositivo y de salud sancionado el año pasado, que ha reducido el costo de los medicamentos y las cuotas de los seguros, cuestiones de bolsillo que son parte de sus logros en sus dos primeros años de gobierno y argumento central a favor de su reelección.“No veo la hora de lanzarme a la campaña”, declaró el mandatario demócrata. “Tenemos una trayectoria en qué basarnos”. Vehemente llamado de Biden: “Las oraciones no van a detener las masacres” La razón por la que Biden ha evitado hablar sobre el caso contra Trump La decisión de presentarse en Filadelfia...

Twins bullpen 3-hits Tigers in 2-0 win behind Kirilloff’s RBI single in 5th

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:58:58 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s bullpen teamed up for a three-hitter, Alex Kirilloff delivered an RBI single in a breakthrough fifth inning against Detroit starter Joey Wentz, and the Twins beat the Tigers 2-0 on Saturday afternoon.José De León started with two perfect innings for the Twins, who opted for an all-reliever game to give their rotation a break during this stretch of 16 games without a day off.Brent Headrick (1-0) claimed his first major league victory with 2 1/3 innings. Jhoan Duran, the sixth pitcher to appear, earned his ninth save in 10 attempts with a crisp ninth aided by a double-play grounder by pinch-hitter Eric Haase.The Twins had only three hits themselves, thanks to Wentz (1-7). The left-hander had a career-high nine strikeouts over six innings to match his season-long turn, enjoying some fine defense behind him.First baseman Spencer Torkleson leaned over the wall to catch a foul pop against the protective netting down the line in the fourth inning. Secon...

Mayor Bowser and Ward 8 leaders expand revitalization plans in Congress Heights

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:58:58 GMT

The Retail Village at Sycamore & Oak for Black business owners and entrepreneurs opened May 17 in D.C.’s Congress Heights and its first participants have moved in. (Courtesy Congress Heights Community Training & Development Corporation) The Retail Village at Sycamore & Oak for Black business owners and entrepreneurs opened May 17 in D.C.’s Congress Heights and its first participants have moved in. (Courtesy Congress Heights Community Training & Development Corporation) Mayor Muriel Bowser and Ward 8 leaders are looking to build on the momentum from last week’s ribbon cutting of a new retail village, Sycamore & Oak, in the Congress Heights area of Southeast D.C.Sycamore & Oak is made up entirely of en...

Man shot while driving in Aurora, police said

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:58:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A man was shot while he was driving on Friday night, according to Aurora Police Department.Detectives are investigating the shooting that happened in the area of 11th Avenue and Scranton Street, where police said in a tweet that a man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Denver violent crime still rising in first half of 2023 Officers responded to the call at approximately 9:47 p.m. when they said family members called Aurora 911 saying someone was shot.Police said they did not know what led up to the shooting, but the victim was expected to survive as of Saturday morning.Police said the victim reported that he was driving when he was shot and could not provide any suspect information. They are asking anyone who may have any information related to the incident to notify Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 or report it to police.

8 injured, including teens, in shooting in Los Angeles County neighborhood, authorities say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:58:58 GMT

(CNN) — Eight people, including teenagers, were injured in a shooting in Los Angeles County, authorities said Saturday. Two are in critical condition.Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded early Saturday to a report of multiple gunshot victims at a residence in Carson, about 17 miles south of Los Angeles.The shooting happened outside of a home in a cul-de-sac where between 20 to 30 people were believed to have been gathered, deputies said at a news conference.Victims’ ages ranged from 16 to 24, according to Chief Myron Johnson of the sheriff’s department Countywide Services Division.“(They) were discovered to have multiple gunshot wounds throughout their bodies, including injuries to their heads, back and upper and lower body area,” Johnson said.Deputies responded to find five victims shot, and were told by a witness that two other victims were taken to a hospital before authorities arrived, according to Johnson.Shortly after responding to the initial call, ...