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Rise in domestic violence over the holidays; help is available

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:13 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most dangerous for some. Police and advocates for those affected by domestic violence point to data that shows a rise in domestic violence during the holiday season. But they also say there is a lot of help available for people who find themselves in dangerous situations.Every year, approximately 10 million people are the victims of intimate partner abuse, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Police say they see a spike in those cases over the holidays in particular. Over at The Women's Safe House, a domestic violence shelter in St. Louis, they say they have seen an increase in the need for their services over the past two weeks. CEO Mary Ann Owens said they want to be there for women and their families who feel they are in danger this Christmas."We all want to count our blessings during the holidays, and abuse is not a blessing," Owens said.Owens said they are just one of numerous women's shel...

Alton church serves up free Christmas meals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:13 GMT

ALTON, Ill. – An annual tradition continued at St. John Missionary Baptist Church on Monday.The downtown Alton church, whose history dates back to the early 1920s, served free meals to those in the community for the 10th straight year."We had a whole lot of volunteers because once the Christmas spirit gets in here, you just want to come and share it," Pastor Velda C. Peals said. "We're very grateful for the donations for the food, donations from the volunteers, and especially those who came and took a part in it." Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Traditional meats, sides, and desserts were served, whether eaten onsite or claimed via online carryout."It's important for the community to see the church give back," church member Orlandus Cherry...

49ers live blog: Niners down 33-12; Purdy has four INT

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:13 GMT

2:39, 3Q – Ravens 33, 49ers 12: Tucker’s FG — his fourth — from 21 yards. Lamar Jackson has 290 yards in total offense.11:49, 3Q – Ravens 30, 49ers 12: Purdy’s fourth interception — his arm was hit as he released the ball, shades of the NFC title game — was returned 21 yards to the SF 9. Jackson hit Zay Flowers on the first offensive play.12:07, 3Q – Ravens 23, 49ers 12: A late hit by punter Mitch Wishnowsky set the Ravens up at the SF 44. It took three plays to hit paydirt. The big play was a short pass that Gus Edwards took 39 yards. The TD came on a 6-yard pass from Jackson to Nelson Agholor.0:00, 2Q – Ravens 16, 49ers 12: Key play was a 30-yard scramble by Jackson on 3rd-and-16 with 24 seconds left in the half. The Ravens had time for one play — it failed — and Tucker converted the field goal from the 28.3:23, 2Q – Ravens 13, 49ers 12: The 49ers went 67 yards in six plays, all but two of the yards comi...

Two rain systems to arrive in Bay Area this week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:13 GMT

(KRON) – Two rounds of rain are expected to arrive in the Bay Area the week of Christmas, according to the National Weather Service. The first round of rain is predicted for Wednesday through Thursday. The rain is predicted to be less than one inch in the Bay. However, the North Bay is forecasted to have 0.5-2 inches of rain. Coastal flood, hazardous beach advisories for Christmas The second round of rain is forecasted from late Thursday through Saturday. According to NWS, this system could range from one to three inches in the coastal ranges and 0.2-1 inches in the interior. For your safety, allow extra time for travel and leave space in between cars. Cleaning your gutters and storm drainers can also be helpful. In addition to rain, the Bay Area may get strong southerly winds, the NWS said.This combination could lead to some trees coming down. The NWS recommends taking advantage of the settled weather conditions to make preparations and "take down the blow-up Santa."

3 US service members hurt in Iraq attacks; US conducts retaliatory strikes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:13 GMT

(NewsNation) — The United States carried out retaliatory strikes on Christmas Day on three facilities "used by Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups," in Iran following a series of attacks that left three U.S. service members injured — one critically, according to a statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin. U.S. personnel were targetted Monday morning in what Austin described as a series of attacks in Iraq and Syria by "Iranian-sponsored militias, including an attack by Iran-affiliated Kataib Hezbollah" on Erbil Air Base. What is Hezbollah and why is it another threat to Israel? President Joe Biden was briefed on the attack Monday morning and following a call with Austin and members of the National Security Council, he ordered strikes "against three locations utilized by Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups focused specifically on unmanned aerial drone activities," according to NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson.Austin described American military retali...

Fungus among us: East Bay Park District puts out annual wild mushroom warning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:13 GMT

(BCN) -- The Golden Chanterelle may be the state's new official mushroom, but the East Bay Regional Park District is reminding residents that some fungi are best appreciated for their beauty, not taste. The park district sent out its annual wild mushroom warning Friday as winter rains spur spores and mushrooms begin popping up. There are two kinds that both people and pets need especially avoid, and their names say it all: the death cap (Amanita phalloides) and the western destroying angel (Amanita ocreata). Armed man arrested on Christmas Eve for bothering BART passengers Both of these mushrooms contain amatoxins, which are molecules that are deadly to most animals--even primates like us. Symptoms don't appear until up to 12 hours later, making them a great plot element in an Agatha Christie novel but causing extreme gastrointestinal distress that progresses to liver and kidney failure to anyone who ingests them. According to Dave Mason, public information supervisor for the p...

US strikes Iranian-backed militia groups after 3 servicemembers injured by drone attack in Iraq

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:13 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — US strikes Iranian-backed militia groups after 3 servicemembers injured by drone attack in Iraq.Source

Se incendia en Navidad la casa en la que creció Beyoncé en Texas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:13 GMT

HOUSTON – La casa en la que creció Beyoncé se incendió a primera hora de la mañana de Navidad, aunque la familia que vive allí escapó sana y salva.El incendio se reportó alrededor de las 2:00 a.m. del lunes y el Departamento de Bomberos de Houston llegó a la casa de ladrillo de dos plantas entres tres y cinco minutos más tarde, informó el Houston Chronicle.“Lo contuvimos en unos 10 minutos”, declaró el jefe de distrito del Departamento de Bomberos, Justin Barnes. Película de Beyoncé domina la taquilla en EEUU tras recaudar 21 millones de dólares Giras de Karol G, RBD y Luis Miguel entre las 20 más lucrativas del momento La familia de Beyoncé Knowles compró la casa en la manzana 2400 de la calle Rosedale en 1982 y la cantante vivió allí hasta los 5 años. Se le vio fotografiando la propiedad cuando visitó su ciudad natal con motivo de su gira mundial “Renaissance”.La casa, situada en el histórico barrio de Riversid...

Florida State will turn to No. 3 quarterback as Tate Rodemaker opts out for Orange Bowl vs. Georgia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:13 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker will not play in the Orange Bowl and Brock Glenn will start against Georgia on Saturday, the Seminoles said Monday.Earlier in the day, 247Sports and The Athletic reported Rodemaker intends to enter the transfer portal.Rodemaker participated in open practices leading up to the Christmas break. The Seminoles (13-0) arrived in Fort Lauderdale on Christmas night to begin final preparations for the matchup with Georgia (12-1) and Florida State coach Mike Norvell spoke of Glenn’s looming start after getting off the plane.Glenn also started the ACC championship game for Florida State.“Definitely excited to see him take the step from his first start to his second start,” Norvell said. “A lot of confidence in what he’ll be able to do, what he’ll be able to accomplish. It’s part of the new age of college athletics. I know Brock is going to be fired up and excited for the opportunity that he has.”A redshirt junior quar...

Photos: Squirrel in Englewood feasting on Christmas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:13 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Dogs and children in Colorado aren't the only ones getting spoiled this Christmas. A FOX31 viewer shared photos of a Christmas feast prepared for a squirrel in Englewood. Photos: Denver’s snowiest Christmas on record The spread included peanut butter walnut crepes sprinkled with sunflower seeds, peanut butter waffles drizzled with more peanut butter and topped with walnut pieces, peanut butter cookies, peanut butter sunflower pie and more.They were even treated to some freshly sliced apples, drizzled with peanut butter.It was unclear if the squirrel was wild or where it came from.