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Tropical Storm Philippe chugs toward Bermuda on a path to Atlantic Canada and New England

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:43 GMT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Philippe aimed for Bermuda on Thursday on a path that would eventually take it to Atlantic Canada and eastern New England.The storm was located 520 miles (835 kilometers) south of Bermuda on Thursday morning. It had winds of up to 45 mph (75 kph) and was moving north at 10 mph (17 kph).A tropical storm warning was in effect for Bermuda, with forecasters warning of heavy rainfall starting Thursday evening.Philippe’s center is expected to pass near Bermuda on Friday and then approach eastern New England and Atlantic Canada on Saturday as a post-tropical cyclone.Philippe is a large storm, with tropical-storm-force winds extending up to 230 miles (370 kilometers) from its center.Philippe made landfall in Barbuda late Monday and downed trees and power lines on several islands in the northeast Caribbean, forcing closures of schools, businesses and government offices. The U.S. Virgin Islands on Thursday reported major power outages on St. T...

Concert featuring Martha Argerich opens 2nd international Chopin competition on period instruments

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:43 GMT

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A gala concert featuring Argentinean pianist Martha Argerich will open the 2nd Chopin Competition on Period Instruments in Warsaw on Thursday. Launched in 2018, the competition is intended to promote historically informed performance of 19th century piano music, chiefly by Polish composer Frederic Chopin.Just like the century-old International Chopin Piano Competition, it is meant to promote music talents and help launch international careers, and 35 young pianists are taking part.The competition begins Friday with a performance by Derek Wang of the United States. Contestants come also from Japan, China, Italy, Poland, South Korea, Russia, Australia and some other European countries.They will be playing on original 19th-century instruments or on replicas. The winner is to be announced Oct. 14. The opening concert Thursday also features Tomasz Ritter, winner of the contest’s first edition. Chopin was born in 1810 in Zelazowa Wola near Warsaw to a Polish mother a...

17-year-old boy shot and killed in Round Lake Beach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:43 GMT

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. -- A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in Round Lake Wednesday night, police said.According to police, officers were searching for a phone that dialed 911said around 8:20 p.m. Wednesday night and located a car at a gas station near the area of Cedar Lake and Rollins Road that appeared to be damaged by gunfire.The 17-year-old boy was found with gunshot wounds and he transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville where he was pronounced dead. Englewood woman sexually assaulted at gunpoint during home invasion Further police investigation revealed that the boy was a passenger in the vehicle with two others in the car. Police believe the individuals stopped to meet someone near Midland Drive and Sycamore Drive in Round Lake when they were then approached by a person on foot and shots were fired.After the incident, both the person who fired shots and the vehicle fled. The driver drove to the gas station and officers located the vehicle. There i...

Dunkin' unveils 6-foot inflatable spider donut just in time for spooky season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:43 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — It's nearing spooky season, and Dunkin' is getting into the spirit by unveiling a 6-foot inflatable version of its seasonal Spider Donut treat.Dunkin's new Halloween-themed lawn decoration is currently for sale at ShopDunkin.com. But those who want to showcase their love of Halloween and donuts will have to shell out some serious dough: The inflatable spider donut will set you back $99.99.“Every October, we watch our guests celebrate the spooky season with Spider Donuts in hand," said Kemma Kefalas, Dunkin's director of brand engagement. "This year, we wanted to create a new and out-of-the-donut-box way for Spider Donut super fans to showcase their love for the season with this inflatable masterpiece," said Kemma Kefalas, Director of Brand Engagement at Dunkin’. The original ‘Dunkin’ Donut’ used to have a handle for dunking The edible version of the spider donut, meanwhile, is scheduled to arrive at Dunkin' locations nationwide on Oct. 11.The 6-foot spider don...

Trump chides Biden over move to build border wall: 'I will await his apology'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:43 GMT

(The Hill) -- Former President Donald Trump chided President Joe Biden over his recent move to allow border wall construction in South Texas, saying he will "await" the incumbent's apology. "Will Joe Biden apologize to me and America for taking so long to get moving, and allowing our country to be flooded with 15 million illegals immigrants, from places unknown," Trump wrote Thursday in a Truth Social post. "I will await his apology!"The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Wednesday it will waive 26 federal laws to allow border wall construction in Starr County, Texas, which is experiencing "high illegal entry." The move is the administration's first use of an executive power often used by Trump to fund projects along the southern border. "So interesting to watch Crooked Joe Biden break every environmental law in the book to prove that I was right when I built 560 miles (they incorrectly state 450 in story!) of brand new, beautiful border wall," Trump wrote. "As I have s...

Biden administration waiving 26 federal laws to allow border wall construction in Texas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:43 GMT

(The Hill) -- The Biden administration announced Wednesday that 26 federal laws were waived to allow border wall construction in Texas, marking the administration's first use of an executive power often used by former President Donald Trump to fund projects along the southern border. The waived laws will help expedite the construction of barriers and roads in Starr County, Texas, which is experiencing "high illegal entry," the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a statement posted to the U.S. Federal Registry. The U.S. Border Patrol saw more than 245,000 people in the last fiscal year try to enter the United States in the Rio Grande Valley Sector, the DHS said, citing data from August.“There is presently an acute and immediate need to construct physical barriers and roads in the vicinity of the border of the United States in order to prevent unlawful entries into the United States in the project areas,” DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said in the statement. Some of the wa...

Crews responding to 3-vehicle crash on I-64 EB near Boone Bridge

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:43 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Emergency crews are at the scene of a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 64 Thursday morning.Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter is flying over the area, located on I-64 eastbound just west of the Boone Bridge, where an ambulance is on scene responding to the crash. The cars involved are still blocking the left and right lanes as backups continue. Attorney general urges Tyson Foods to sell two southern Missouri plants The cause of the crash is still unknown, and drivers are urged to take I-70 as an alternate route. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Circus Harmony holding a 'Hooping Happy Hour' today in the Central West End

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:43 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The circus is in town for families and friends to enjoy and there's a special deal for parents and children.Circus Harmony is holding a 'Hooping Happy Hour' Thursday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. It'll be at the handlebar on Manchester Avenue in the Central West End. Attorney general urges Tyson Foods to sell two southern Missouri plants Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children. All proceeds go to the Flying Children Scholarship Fund.You can purchase tickets at Circus Harmony's website.

Gateway Convention Center hosting 'Just Between Friends' Consignment Sale today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:43 GMT

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. - Parents shopping on a budget may want to check out a big event happening in Collinsville this weekend.The 'Just Between Friends' Consignment Sale is at the Gateway Convention Center. You can find everything from clothes and toys for your child to maternity equipment. Early shopping is Thursday and Friday St. Louis Airport expansion would see conversion to single terminal It's open to ticket holders, military families, teachers, first responders, healthcare workers, foster families, and first-time parents. The sale opens to the full public on Friday at 4:00 p.m.On Sunday, some items will be half off from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

City board delays rehab of Tower Grove South school into apartments

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:43 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A city board has added another delay to a developer's plan to turn a vacant public school into a 62-apartment building.According to our partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the St. Louis Board of Adjustment pushed a decision on the rehab of the Fanning Middle School in Tower Grove South back three months. The project already has approval from the board, the neighborhood association and the area's alderwoman. Attorney general urges Tyson Foods to sell two southern Missouri plants However, nearby property owners oppose the project due to concerns about the density of the project and parking. The board of adjustment asked for a 90-day delay due to a staff shortage.