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J.B. Pritzker begins U.K. trade commission with focus on clean energy and manufacturing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker heads overseas for the start of his 7-day trade mission to the United Kingdom.Pritzker's 'Goodwood Festival of Speed' with British officials will discuss ways to improve Illinois' electric car manufacturing, clean energy improvements, and collaboration in higher education. 3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash In a statement, Pritzker shared that the goal of the trade mission is, "letting the world know that Illinois is the best place to live, work, and do business".

'Hydrate Our Heroes' beverage drives taking place today at Schnucks stores in St. Louis area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Wednesday you can help "Hydrate Our Heroes" at Schnucks stores.The promotions run through Tuesday, July 18. All 115 Schnucks stores across the Midwest are taking part in the beverage drive for firefighters, police, and first responders. Years after being victimized, a child reports being exploited 22,000 times The most requested items include sports drinks, energy drinks, bottled water, and sparkling waters. Those wishing to donate should look for a donation bin at the front of each store.

Clayton Police Department hosting annual FBI National Academy Associates Blood Drive today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The Clayton Police Department is holding their annual FBI National Academy Associates Blood Drive Wednesday.It's from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on South Brentwood Boulevard. An appointment is required. Years after being victimized, a child reports being exploited 22,000 times To schedule one, visit BloodCenter.org/group and use the code 9627.

'Tip-A-Cop' fundraiser for Special Olympics taking place today at Wentzville Texas Roadhouse

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The Wentzville Police Department is raising money for Special Olympics, and you can help out while grabbing a bite to eat at Texas Roadhouse.That's where they'll be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The 'Tip-A-Cop' fundraiser will be selling Special Olympics t-shirts for $15 and $20 depending on the size. 3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash They'll also be selling raffle tickets for a brand new 2023 Ford Explorer XLT for $5 each - or $20 for 5 tickets.

Denver renews cable television franchise with Comcast through 2028 to chagrin of sports fans

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:41 GMT

Denver opted to renew its cable television franchise with telecommunications company Comcast Corp. through the end of 2028.With the previous franchise set to expire this December, the city recently renewed its franchise for another five years, said marketing and communications manager Gaelina Tesfaye at Denver Technology Services, the city’s technology department. The new expiration is now scheduled for December 2028.Comcast has bore the brunt of criticism in recent years as its Denver customers have been forced to forgo watching the Colorado Avalanche and the Denver Nuggets since 2019. The blame largely falls on a stalemate between Comcast and Altitude TV, which broadcasts both teams.The latter sued the national conglomerate over allegations of antitrust violations, and eventually reached a settlement in March, but the standoff continues.The recent move to renew the franchise between the city and Comcast has already caught the attention of some Denver-area sports fans.David P...

Broncos position preview: Is TE Greg Dulcich primed for breakout under coach Sean Payton?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:41 GMT

Editor’s note: Third in a series previewing the Broncos’ position groups entering training camp.Monday: QuarterbacksTuesday: Running backsToday: Tight ends On the roster (six): Nate Adkins, Greg Dulcich, Tommy Hudson, Chris Manhertz, Albert Okwuegbunam, Adam Trautman.How many on the 53? Four.Most impactful offseason move: Signing Manhertz in free agency.In both actions and words, coach Sean Payton has made it clear he wants the Broncos offense to run the dang ball. Beefing up the offensive line via free agency became a priority, but so, too, was adding Manhertz. The veteran tight end is regarded as one of the better run blockers at his position. He’s played in 104 career NFL games (49 starts) and caught just 24 passes on 36 targets in that span. His primary job isn’t to make big plays in the passing game, it’s to move people in the run game.Biggest question to answer in camp: Is Dulcich ready to become The Guy?As the offseason program progressed, you could almost see Payton’s ...

Farmers to pull back coverage in California over natural disaster costs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:41 GMT

(The Hill) - Farmers Insurance will end its home, auto and umbrella coverage in Florida and curtail coverage offerings in California due to ongoing risks from environmental disaster, the insurer announced Tuesday.In a statement shared with The Hill, Farmers confirmed it will discontinue those forms of coverage in the Sunshine State, saying “this business decision was necessary to effectively manage risk exposure.” The insurer will also curtail new homeowners' insurance policies in California, due to “record-breaking inflation, severe weather events, and reconstruction costs,” Farmers said.This photo shows a portion of the damage done to Plumas Pines Resort and Bar in Almanor, Calif., following a 5.5 earthquake in Lake Almanor at around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2023. (Plumas Pines Resort and Bar via AP)The announcement comes the month after Farmers announced it would not write new property policies in Florida due to rising catastrophe costs, while State Farm, California’s large...

Sale closed in San Jose: $1.9 million for a four-bedroom home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:41 GMT

1560 Bird Avenue – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 1500 block of Bird Avenue in San Jose was sold on June 16, 2023 for $1,905,000, or $621 per square foot. The house, built in 1990, has an interior space of 3,070 square feet. This two-story house offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Additionally, the home provides a two-car garage, granting ample space for parking and storage purposes. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 8,625 square feet, and boasts a pool for relaxation and recreation.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:On Carmel Drive, San Jose, in October 2022, a 1,961-square-foot home was sold for $1,550,000, a price per square foot of $790. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,055-square-foot home on the 1500 block of Bird Avenue in San Jose sold in February 2023, for $1,650,909, a price per square foot of $803. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In October 2022, a 2,365-square-foot home on ...

Photos: These 12 Disneyland ride vehicles could fetch $750,000 at auction

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:41 GMT

An upcoming auction featuring a dozen Disneyland ride vehicles expected to fetch as much as $750,000 will give Disneyana collectors a chance to add a bit of the Anaheim theme park’s history to their personal memorabilia collections.Related ArticlesEntertainment | Cat’s disappearance near Disneyland sparks a 2-year tale of heartache and hope Entertainment | Disneyland resets Oogie Boogie Bash ticket launch after epic tech failure Entertainment | Looking for the cheapest weeklong Disney vacation? Consider this Entertainment | Photos: Disneyland crews install ‘Big Hero 6’ towers on San Fransokyo bridge Entertainment | Review: Disneyland delivers the Marvel musical you didn’t know you wanted or needed Van Eaton Galleries in Studio City will hold the Joel Magee Disneyland Collection Auction on July 17-19.The collection is on exhibit and open to the public at the Burbank Town Center Mall from Wednesday, July 1...

Bank of America hit with $250 million in fines, refunds for ‘double-dipping’ fees, fake accounts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:41 GMT

By Ken Sweet and Michelle Chapman | The AssociatedBank of America will reimburse customers more than $100 million and pay $150 million in fines for “double-dipping” on overdraft fees, withholding reward bonuses on credit cards and opening accounts without customer consent.Combined, it is one of the highest financial penalties in years against Bank of America, which has largely spent the last 15 years trying to clean up its reputation and market itself to the public as a bank focused on financial health and not on overdraft fee income and financial trickery.BofA must refund $100 million to customers, pay $90 million in penalties to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and $60 million to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. “Bank of America wrongfully withheld credit card rewards, double-dipped on fees, and opened accounts without consent,” said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, in a statement. “These practices are illegal and undermine customer trust.”Empowered by a broad man...