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Ex-St. Louis mailman gets probation for stealing checks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:26:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A federal judge has sentenced a former St. Louis mailman to five years of probation for stealing checks from the mail. Marquan Long, 28, has also been ordered to pay around $34,000 in restitution and 40 hours of community service. Long, a former employee of the U.S. Postal Service, pleaded guilty in January to theft charges in the case. Top story: “Easter Miracle” for Lake St. Louis officer critically injured by suspected drunk driver According to court documents, Long stole two envelopes containing checks while working as a mail carrier in St. Louis. He deposited one worth around $29,000 into his girlfriend's credit union account. He deposited another one worth nearly $5,000 a few weeks later into a Chicago-based account.The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General conducted the investigation.

Fenton native Cole McWard gets NHL call with Vancouver Canucks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:26:47 GMT

VANCOUVER - Add another name to the growing bunch of NHL players from the St. Louis area. One newcomer has earned his opportunity near the end of the regular season. Cole McWard, born and raised in Fenton, made his NHL debut with the Vancouver Canucks last Thursday. McWard, a 21-year-old defenseman, made a strong impression in his debut Thursday, generating two shots of goals and four hits with 17 minutes of ice time. In his next game Saturday, he followed up with his first NHL goal and two blocked shots. Trending: Male bald eagle goes from babysitting rock to an eaglet at World Bird Sanctuary "Couldn't be happier to be here," said McWard to Vancouver media ahead of his Canucks debut. "It has been a dream of mine since I was a kid. Getting to wear the Canucks logo is going to be something special."McWard joined the Canucks shortly after completing his sophomore season for Ohio State University's men's hockey team. He blocked 97 shots and produced 37 points over 75 college games. ...

The Doc and Chef – a new adventure for the STL Veg Girl

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:26:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Caryn Dugan is teaming up with Dr. Jim Loomis to create a new YouTube series named 'The Doc and Chef.'  Every other Sunday, Caryn and Dr. Loomis will create an episode, then the following Thursday both will be on Instagram live for a follow-up visit with all of us! This Friday is the live launch on zoom from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a question and answer session afterward. Sign up for this free, fantastic course in learning the plant-based lifestyle!Visit: TheDocandChef.comFriday, April 14, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.cpbl-stl.com

SZA coming to St. Louis this fall

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:26:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS - R&B singer SZA has announced that her 'The S.O.S' tour is expanding through Europe and is extending in North America. The Enterprise Center is hosting one of the 30+ shows Wednesday, October 11. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, April 14, at noon.SZA was born in St. Louis, and her sophomore album, S.OS., holds the record for the largest streaming week for an R&B album in the United States.The S.O.S. Europe Tour DatesThurs. Jun. 1 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo DomeMon. Jun 5. – Paris, France – Accor ArenaWed. Jun. 7 – Zurich, Switzerland – HallenstadionFri. Jun. 9 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz ArenaSun. Jun 11 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess ArenaTues. Jun. 13 – Manchester, UK – AO ArenaThurs. Jun. 15 – Glasgow, UK – OVO HydroSat. Jun. 17 – London, UK – The O2Sun. Jun. 18 – London, UK – The O2Wed. Jun. 21 – Dublin, Ireland – 3ArenaThe S.O.S. North American Tour DatesWed. Sept. 20 – Miami, FL – Kaseya CenterFri. Sept. 22 – Tampa, FL – Amalie ArenaSun. Sept. 2...

Opinion: It has everything to do with the color of our skin

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:26:47 GMT

Last week, Tennessee state Representatives Justin Pearson and Justin Jones were expelled by the Republican-dominated legislature for “knowingly and intentionally bringing disorder and dishonor” to the House. A third representative, Gloria Johnson, narrowly escaped expulsion by a single vote.They were accused of breaching House decorum by joining a protest in the House gallery demanding the legislature pass gun safety legislation while still on the House floor. For this, the Speaker of the House, Cameron Sexton, said the three engaged in an act of “insurrection” equal to or worse than January 6.In the aftermath of this stunning abuse of power, because I’m a former Speaker of the Colorado House I was asked if I would have done things differently. The short answer is yes. A functioning democratic process requires transparency, respect for democratic norms, and a healthy fear of being corrupted by power. There is a reason Abraham Lincoln once said, “Nearly all men can stand adversity, b...

Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes loses bid to stay out of prison

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:26:47 GMT

Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has been rebuffed in her attempt to stay out of federal prison while she appeals her conviction for the fraud she committed while overseeing a blood-testing scam that exposed Silicon Valley’s dark side.In an 11-page ruling issued late Monday, U.S. District Judge Edward Davila concluded there wasn't compelling enough evidence to allow Holmes to remain free on bail while her lawyers try to persuade an appeals court that alleged misconduct during her four-month trial led to an unjust verdict.The judge’s decision means Holmes, 39, will have to surrender to authorities April 27 to start the more than 11-year prison sentence that Davila imposed in November. The punishment came 10 months after a jury found her guilty on four counts of fraud and conspiracy against the Thearanos investors who believed in her promises to revolutionize the health care industry.Holmes had accompanied her lawyers to a San Jose, California, courtroom on March 17 to try to c...

1 Injured in Pedestrian Accident on Civic Center Drive [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:26:47 GMT

Teenage Boy Hospitalized After Auto-Pedestrian Crash near Tonopah AvenueLAS VEGAS, NV (April 11, 2023) – Thursday afternoon, a teenager sustained injuries in a pedestrian accident on Civic Center Drive.The crash happened around 1:23 p.m. near Tonopah Avenue on February 23rd.As per the LVMPD, the boy was reportedly crossing inside a marked crosswalk in the area when for unknown reasons, he was struck by a vehicle.Paramedics arrived and took the boy to UMC in critical condition. Officials currently withheld the identity of the victim pending notification of kin.Meanwhile, the driver involved stayed at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.At this time, police did not consider drugs and alcohol to be factored in the crash. However, an active investigation into the accident at Civic Center Drive is still ongoing.Those with further information regarding the accident are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.When driving, it is vital always to be alert ...

Ben Affleck’s Slamdunk Directing Helps Air Fly

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:26:47 GMT

With Air, Ben Affleck’s latest directorial effort, he accomplishes the near-impossible: he makes a pending business deal as compelling as a hostage crisis (Argo) or a bank heist (The Town). It’s safe to say that this Affleck kid knows how to please a crowd (and not just in memes).His latest is the true story of how a few rumpled executives at Nike gambled everything on a rookie named Michael Jordan by creating a sneaker around his persona (the Air Jordan) and by doing so, changed the way businesses worked with athletes forever. But that’s just the skeleton. At its core, this is a classic underdog tale about the American dream, believing in your instincts, and the risk it takes to jump off a cliff to see where you land.It’s 1984, and the movie opens with a montage of capitalist-driven, pop culture references from that era like Ghostbusters, Run-DMC, and the famous “Where’s the beef?” Wendy’s commercial. It’s a loud, fluorescent smack in the face, which quickly turns drab when w...

Bay Area’s first-ever Portugal Restaurant Week runs April 17-24

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:26:47 GMT

Garlic shrimp. Linguica. Bacalhau.The Consulate of Portugal in San Francisco and the Portuguese Trade and Investment Agency (AICEP) have teamed up to introduce diners to the delights of Portuguese cuisine. They are sponsoring the inaugural Portugal Restaurant Week, which will run from Monday, April 17, through April 24.The event will feature specials at five Bay Area restaurants: Sister restaurants Adega and Petiscos in San Jose; Uma Casa in San Francisco; and sister restaurants LaSalette and Tasca Tasca in Sonoma.Petiscos: Carlos and Fernanda Carreira’s Petiscos restaurant will offer a three-course menu for $45, with multiple choices for each course. For example, you can start with Caldo Verde, the classic soup (or one of 12 other choices), then move on to Oven-Roasted Octopus (again, a dozen other selections) and finish up with an Orange Tort (or one of five other desserts).Adega: For a Michelin-caliber dinner, head to the couple’s Adega — San Jose’s only s...

‘It just didn’t enter my mind to initiate sex;’ Low sex drive in men linked to chemical imbalance

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:26:47 GMT

By Sandee LaMotte | CNNWhile hanging out with his college roommates, Peter (not his real name) realized he felt differently about sex than other heterosexual men.“I’ve never been somebody who was interested in pornography, but I’d laugh along with their jokes,” said Peter, now 44, who is British. “Of course I never mentioned that … as a man, you’d be kicked out of the herd.”As he developed “proper, serious relationships” with women, Peter discovered he didn’t have the sexual drive many of his partners did.“I would make excuses around getting tired or feeling stressed, that kind of thing,” he said. “It wasn’t an issue with attraction to my partner. It just didn’t enter my mind to initiate sex.”In 2021, Peter saw an ad recruiting male volunteers for a new study on hypoactive sexual desire disorder, or HSDD. Researchers planned to inject the study’s participants with kisspeptin —...