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Woman struck and killed in crash on I-170 SB, all lanes reopened

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:15:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Crews were at the scene of a one-vehicle crash that left a woman dead Thursday morning. Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter Nic Lopez was at the scene located on I-170 southbound at St. Charles Rock Road, where state troopers were blocking multiple lanes. Man died holding apartment door closed as sister fled shooter, police say 42-year-old Amber Byrum was crossing the southbound lanes when she was struck by the driver. Upon arrival, EMS pronounced the victim dead at the scene. There are no reports on the severity of the driver's injuries. All lanes in the area have since been reopened.

Man dies in shootout with deputies inside rural Missouri barn

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:15:15 GMT

LOCKWOOD, Mo. (AP) — A man found hiding in a Missouri barn died in an exchange of gunfire with deputies, authorities said.The shooting happened around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday near the small town of Lockwood in southwestern Missouri. Names of the man killed and the deputies involved in the shooting were not immediately released. Man died holding apartment door closed as sister fled shooter, police say Deputies from Barton and Cedar counties responded to a home as part of an investigation of a stolen truck after the homeowner found the vehicle in his barn, according to a news release from the Western Missouri Sheriff's Critical Incident Investigation Team. The truck had been stolen earlier Wednesday in Barton County.The news release said an armed man was found in the barn, and deputies and the man exchanged gunfire. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The deputies were unhurt.The incident investigation team is “working to determine the series of events that led up to the shooting...

Missouri Alzheimer’s Association raising awareness on what's good for your body and brain

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:15:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, and the Missouri Alzheimer’s Association is raising awareness that what's good for your body is good for your brain. On June 15, the organization partnered with Orange Theory Fitness to kick off the 'Sweat4yourbrain' initiative.“I think we think about working out in terms of our physical body and the way we look on the outside,” said Kelly Quinn, Donor Events Manager of the Alzheimer's Association.  During this Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association is pushing people to sweat for the brain.   “We know, emerging research shows that by living a healthy lifestyle, you really can minimize the risks and symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease,” Quinn shared.   Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN ...

PHOTOS: Denver Nuggets 2023 Champions Parade and Rally

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:15:15 GMT

Denver Nuggets fans poured into downtown Denver to celebrate the Nuggets’ first NBA title with a parade and rally on Thursday, June 15, 2023. The Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat on Monday, June 12, becoming the 2023 NBA Champions. The parade route begins at Union Station, follows 17th St., and turns on Broadway into Civic Center Park.Players, coaches and management from Denver’s unforgettable 2022-23 squad will hop aboard firetrucks and float through downtown for the team’s first-ever championship parade.Last year’s Colorado Avalanche celebration brought an estimated half-million people to the streets of Denver. This one could be even more packed — though city officials don’t have a firm number. During their 2016 Super Bowl parade, the Broncos drew an estimated 1 million fans.Related ArticlesDenver Nuggets | A peek behind the curtain: Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic through the eyes of his teammates Denver Nuggets | Nuggets Journal: GM Calvin Booth is ha...

'I’m not going to lose my life over some money': 2 sought in South Los Angeles taco stand robbery

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:15:15 GMT

Police are searching for two armed men who robbed a taco stand in the Florence neighborhood of South Los Angeles Wednesday night. The robbery occurred around 10:30 p.m. near the intersection of East Manchester and Towne avenues Responding officers confirmed that a robbery had occurred and that they were searching for two suspects.The suspects were described as two male Hispanics who were in their 20s and stood about 5 feet, 8 inches tall. Both robbers were armed with guns, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed. One suspect was wearing all black, according to police. The second suspect was wearing a blue sweater and black pants. Oscar Lozano was working at the stand when he saw the two suspects come out of a nearby van.“It happened so fast … the guys were in a rush … they left with so little,” Lozano said. The men first tried to rob a female coworker who didn't have any money on her, Lozano said. That's when they pointed a gun at him and took the $50 to $100 he had o...

10 must-haves to prevent heat exhaustion this summer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:15:15 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.These products help you to stay cool in the summer heatSummer is a week away, which means more outdoor activities in the sun. You likely have sunscreen, a sun hat and other forms of sun protection to bear the heat, but you may not have considered heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion occurs when the body has lost a significant amount of water and salt from excessive sweating.People prone to heat exhaustion are older adults, those with high blood pressure and those working in hot environments. Fortunately, this heat-related illness is preventable with the right precautions. Shop this article: Sukeen Four-pack Cooling Towel, Mission Cooling Hoodie Towel, Sweetfull Portable Neck Fan. How to prevent heat exhaustionDrink enough water to stay hydrated. Water helps you sweat and maintain a normal body temperature.Wear loosefitting, lightweight clothing. Overd...

Artist Meichun Cai’s Visions of Human-Space Dynamics in Virtual Reality

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:15:15 GMT

The increasing need towards a high-quality life has made technology an intersected subject with many other disciplines, including art. In comparison to conventional forms of art and design, the inclusion of new technologies created an unusual organic chapter which provides effective solutions to interdisciplinary subjects. Breaking this boundary is what Meichun Cai seeks to accomplish.As a multimedia artist, Cai focuses on the pluralistic relationship between man, nature and machines. Upon discovering virtual reality, it occurred to Cai that physical space can be augmented through technological means. The emergence of such technology constantly alters human spatial needs.“The definition of creation is not limited to any kind of private emotional expression. Instead,  it should be something that can connect individuals to the outside world on different levels, allowing us to both dig deeper inward and think beyond ourselves to the grand narrative,” Cai said.（Building Toy I, VR game ...

Top 5 Entrepreneurs in 2023: Pioneers Shaping Tomorrow’s Business Landscape

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:15:15 GMT

As we reach the midway point of 2023, the world of entrepreneurship continues to evolve, with innovative leaders pushing boundaries and reshaping industries. Several entrepreneurs stand out for their remarkable achievements, contributions, and vision for the future. In this article, we will explore the top five entrepreneurs making a significant impact in 2023, highlighting their unique accomplishments and the influence they have made in their respective fields.1. Kevin Harrington from Shark TankRenowned as one of the original “sharks” on the hit TV show Shark Tank, Kevin Harrington has solidified his status as a powerhouse in the realm of entrepreneurship and venture capital. Harrington’s keen ability to identify promising business ventures and transform startups into thriving enterprises has earned him a reputation as a forward-thinking leader. His expertise in spotting emerging trends and nurturing the growth of budding companies has made him an influential figu...

Martine Syms Surveys What Remains at Sprüth Magers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:15:15 GMT

Can you make a portrait of a person by examining their belongings? Their old clothes perhaps? Their video search history, a forgotten photo album or stash of old cassette tapes? News clippings, saved shopping bags? Can you do the same for a whole city, a neighborhood, or a family? In Loser Back Home, Los Angeles-based artist and filmmaker Martine Syms works across video, sculpture, painting, installation, design, and photography in a multivalent interpretation of her life as it is, was, never was, and might be — and gives same evocative, abstracted treatment to the places she remembers, as well as the ephemera of the events that imprinted them, and often, the clothing she wore when it all went down.Martine Syms: Poet with heart of glass, 2023. Laser-cut paper, Orafol vinyl with permanent adhesive and tape, 28 1/2 × 13 7/8 × 12 1/4 in (© Martine Syms. Courtesy Sprüth Magers. Photo: Robert Wedemeyer)In fact textiles, and specifically garments — both newly designed, often by Syms, as w...

Grim undertaking: Harvard morgue employee charged with trafficking human remains

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:15:15 GMT

A former employee of the Harvard Medical School morgue is a member of an alleged human remains trafficking ring the feds have arrested.“Some crimes defy understanding,” said U.S. Attorney for the District of Middle District of Pennsylvania Gerard M. Karam, whose office is handling the case. “The theft and trafficking of human remains strikes at the very essence of what makes us human.”On Tuesday, Cedric Lodge, 55, who worked in the school’s morgue as part of the Anatomical Gift Program, his wife, Denise Lodge, 63, both of Goffstown, N.H.; as well as Katrina MacLean, 44, of Salem; Joshua Taylor, 46, of West Lawn, Penn., and Mathew Lampi, 52, of East Bethel, Minn., were indicted by a federal grand jury on conspiracy and interstate transport of stolen goods charges. This followed charges against Jeremy Pauley, 41, of Bloomsburg, Penn., and Candace Chapman Scott, of Little Rock, Ark.The alleged ring operated from sometime in 2018 and until March 7, 2023, according to the grand jury indi...