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2 people hospitalized after house fire in south St. Louis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:58:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Two people were injured in a house fire Sunday morning in south St. Louis. One victim remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.Around 7:30 a.m., the St. Louis Fire Department received a call for a large fire in south St. Louis. Upon arrival, the two-story family home off Louisiana Avenue could be seen burning up with heavy smoke.“It was probably two rooms fully-involved with fire coming out three windows of the home,” said St. Louis Fire Battalion Chief, Mike Fitzgerald. “There was heavy smoke in the residence.”Fitzgerald shared that preliminary information indicated that the fire took over a bedroom, and then it spread to the rest of the floor.Firefighters quickly put it out, but not before saving two people, with one person trapped at the time. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

The most popular used cars in Missouri

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:58:37 GMT

After supply chain issues pushed used car prices up drastically in 2021 and 2022, they have finally begun to dip. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index—the most common measure for inflation—the price of used cars and trucks dropped a national average of 13.6% from February 2022 to February 2023.Stacker used data from iSeeCars.com to identify the five most popular used cars sold in Missouri in 2022. Cars are ranked by market share, rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent; though some appear the same, the more precise percentages are not equal. The iSeeCars.com analysis included more than 9.8 million used car sales from the last five model years, from 2017 to 2021.#5. Ford Escape- Share of statewide used car sales: 2.5%#4. Ram 1500- Share of statewide used car sales: 2.7%#3. Chevrolet Equinox- Share of statewide used car sales: 2.7%#2. Chevrolet Silverado 1500- Share of statewide used car sales: 3.3%#1. Ford F-150- Share of statewide used car sales: 4.1%

Colorado health officials flag high air pollution from Suncor refinery

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:58:37 GMT

The Suncor Energy oil refinery in Commerce City released high levels of air pollution because of a malfunction Friday, according to a warning issued Saturday afternoon by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.It’s the second time this month that state health officials have warned about high air pollution from the refinery just north of Denver. The pollutants can cause people in the area to have asthma attacks or issues breathing while exercising outdoors.The latest malfunction happened in Plant 1’s sulfur recovery equipment and caused “significant releases of excess air pollutants,” including sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, according to the state health department.The release began around 11 p.m. Friday and the emissions were dropping by early Saturday morning, though the polluted air was expected to linger through the day Saturday. The emissions of sulfur dioxide were above a set safety limit of 250 parts per million for a 12-hour rol...

4.3-magnitude earthquake rocks Southern California desert 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:58:37 GMT

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake rattled Southern California’s Imperial Valley late Saturday evening, sending shockwaves that could be felt for many miles. The quake struck at 11:58:20 p.m. and was centered 4 miles west-southwest of Niland and just east of the Salton Sea, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It had a depth of just over 4 miles and was followed by several aftershocks of roughly the same magnitude. California Earthquake Map & News A 4.3 magnitude earthquake rattled Southern California’s Imperial Valley late Saturday evening, sending shockwaves that could be felt for many miles. (USGS)A USGS intensity map shows the quake was felt in Palm Desert, Indio, El Centro, and Mexicali, directly across the U.S. border with Mexico.There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Driver rescued after falling off cliff at Mt. Tamalpais

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:58:37 GMT

SONOMA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) – A driver suffered major injuries after their car drove over a cliff at Mt. Tamalpais Friday night, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.Just before 8 p.m., numerous Marin County agencies along with Henry-One responded to the area of Ridgecrest Drive on Mt. Tamalpais after receiving a report that a car had gone over a cliff and was several hundred feet down in a ravine., police said.  Three United States Airforce Airmen witnessed the accident and made their way down to provide aid before personnel arrived.  Power fully restored after days-long outage in SF’s Financial District: PG&E A Marin County fire captain rappelled to the vehicle and began life-saving measures on the victim. The vehicle was approximately 530 feet down and had been stopped from going further down by a large tree. The victim was eventually removed from the vehicle and placed onto a stretcher. A tactical flight officer and the Sheriff’s Office para...

IndyCar extends stay at Barber Motorsports Park

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:58:37 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — IndyCar is staying at Barber Motorsports Park at least through 2027.The series and ZOOM Motorsports announced an extension to continue racing at the permanent road course on Sunday, a few hours ahead of the 13th running.The Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix has been held at the track since 2010. Medical Properties Trust, a real estate investment trust, reached a five-year sponsorship agreement for the naming rights earlier this year and gifted them to the Birmingham children’s hospital.“With its unique layout and dramatic features, this beautiful facility is a favorite with our fans and within our paddock,” Penske Entertainment Corp. President and CEO Mark Miles said.Andretti Autosport’s Romain Grosjean starts on the pole Sunday for the second time this year and third overall. The Swiss-born Frenchman is seeking his first IndyCar win. Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing also starts up front after finishing first and second the past two yea...

Relatives bury children killed in Russian missile attack

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:58:37 GMT

UMAN, Ukraine (AP) — Relatives and friends cried next to coffins on Sunday as they buried children and others killed in a Russian missile attack on this central Ukrainian city, while fighting claimed more lives elsewhere.Almost all of the 23 victims of the attack on Friday died when two missiles slammed into an apartment building in Uman. Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said six children were among the dead.Mykhayl Shulha, 6, cried and hugged relatives next to the coffin of his 12-year-old sister Sofia Shulha during Sunday’s funeral, while others paid respects to an 18-year-old boy. The priest at the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear” said the deaths hit the entire community hard.“I live nearby,” said Father Fyodor Botsu. “I personally knew the children, the littlest, from when they were very young, and I personally baptized them in this church. I’m worried with everyone since I have children and I’m a citizen of this country and have...

Young Boys wins Swiss league title with coach Raphaël Wicky

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:58:37 GMT

BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Young Boys regained the Swiss league title on Sunday, earning a first trophy for coach Raphaël Wicky since returning home from working in the United States. A 5-1 win over Lucerne lifted Young Boys into an 18-point lead with five rounds left to seal the club’s 16th league title. The trophy heads back to Bern one year after Zurich ended Young Boys’ run of four straight titles.Young Boys could enter the Champions League in the third qualifying round needing to beat two opponents to reach the group stage. The club will be upgraded to the playoffs round if this year’s European champion, such as Real Madrid or Manchester City, already qualified from its domestic league position. After three years coaching in the U.S., former Switzerland midfielder Wicky led Young Boys to the title in his first season. Wicky took the U.S. men’s under-17 team to its World Cup tournament in 2019, then spent two seasons with Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer. Young Boys can c...

Los mejores momentos de la cena de corresponsales de la Casa Blanca

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:58:37 GMT

(CNN) — El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, bromeó este sábado sobre diversos temas en la cena de corresponsales de la Casa Blanca, pero adoptó un tono serio al pedir la liberación de los estadounidenses detenidos injustamente en el extranjero.Biden bromea que Trump fue una “plaga horrible” en declaraciones durante la cena de corresponsales de la Casa BlancaLa cena anual, celebrada en el Hilton de Washington, reunió a muchos invitados en apoyo de la libertad de prensa, algo que Biden calificó como “el pilar de una sociedad libre, no el enemigo”.He aquí los mejores momentos de la cena de este año.Biden pide la liberación de los estadounidenses detenidos injustamenteBiden aprovechó la oportunidad de dirigirse a una multitud reunida en apoyo de la libertad de prensa para enviar un mensaje claro: “El periodismo no es un delito”.Comenzó su intervención con un tono serio e inmediatamente habló de las detenciones injustas de los periodistas...

Knicks’ Randle misses Game 1 vs Heat with sprained ankle

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:58:37 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle missed Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Miami Heat on Sunday because of a sprained left ankle.Randle was originally hurt late in the regular season, missing the final five games, before returning for the first round against Cleveland. But he was hurt again in the clinching Game 5 and missed the second half.Randle had done little since the Knicks returned to practice. He went through a workout Sunday morning at Madison Square Garden and coach Tom Thibodeau said he was a game-time decision, but the Knicks ruled him out about 45 minutes before tipoff.Quentin Grimes is back after missing the last two games with a bruised shoulder, but the Knicks kept Josh Hart in the starting lineup at guard. Obi Toppin started in place of Randle.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports Source