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US Secretary of State heads back to Middle East

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:01 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will head to the Middle East Thursday night to work on preventing the war in Gaza from spreading into a wider conflict. Blinken will visit Israel and other nations important to maintaining some stability in the region.This is Secretary Blinken’s fourth trip to the Middle East since war began and the State department says his top priority is de-escalation.State department spokesman Matthew Miller says the U.S. remains focused on easing tensions in the Middle East. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Even if it’s tough, sometimes it’s the job of the United States to do that,” said Miller.Blinken's trip to the region comes just days after a drone strike killed a senior Hamas leader in Lebanon.“It is no one’s interest--not Israel’s, not the regions, not the world’s--for this conflict to spread beyond Gaza,” said Miller.Israel did not claim responsibility for the attack, b...

Rise in flu, RSV, and COVID cases coming out of the holiday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS – As thousands of people head back to school and work from the holidays, there’s been a noticeable surge in winter respiratory illnesses, including RSV, flu, and COVID-19 cases in St. Louis City and County.Flu cases are trending upward, almost vertically, and are 55% greater than the highest median value from the last five years. COVID hospitalizations are up 38% from December 2023. And data provided to the city health department by BJC HealthCare shows RSV cases are nearly 200% higher than the past four years over the same period.As a result of this jump, the St. Louis City Department of Health on Thursday recommended people return to wearing face masks when going to indoor public spaces or other crowded areas.Health officials are cautioning people to be wary of symptoms like coughing, fever, and fatigue and to stay home and get tested if those symptoms appear.

Advice for battling pests and bugs this winter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The colder weather of the winter season has thankfully slowed down some of our insects, but Rottler says they’re still taking quite a few calls about rodents.“The big thing is they’re just trying to stay warm like you and I,” Jay Everitt, technical director for Rottler Pest Solutions, said.Everitt says there are things for a homeowner to look for when it comes to mice.“Look for droppings. That’s the first thing we think about. And then chewing. So we do see some things, like around the garage doors. Anywhere where there’s like drywall where electrical lines goes through,” he said.Aside from chewing, they can also cause contamination.“So, you don’t want to find one of those in your cereal box that’s for sure,” Everitt said. “But again, looking for those droppings in the pantries, out in the garage if you have dog food that’s stored out there, look at those things. They’re pretty messy. I mean, they will give themselves away.” When is Missouri & Illinois getting snow...

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon named to NHL All-Star Game for seventh time

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:01 GMT

One of the top contenders for the Hart Trophy this season, Nathan MacKinnon received another honor Thursday night.The Avalanche’s superstar forward was named to the 2024 NHL All-Star Game, marking the seventh time he’s been added to the game, which is Feb. 3 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. That ties Peter Forsberg for second-most in franchise history. MacKinnon now only trails Joe Sakic, who had 12 appearances and is now the team’s president of hockey operations.MacKinnon began Thursday evening second in the NHL in scoring with 61 points, two behind Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov. He started slow, at least by his standards, with nine points in the first 10 games but has been arguably the league’s best player since.He was named the NHL’s first star of the month for December on Tuesday after collecting 11 goals and 29 points in 15 games. MacKinnon also has the league’s longest point streak this season (19 games).The NHL announced the first 32 all-stars Thursday night, o...

Nuggets Podcast: Aaron Gordon returns from dog bite, Steve Kerr sounds off and a growing threat in Oklahoma City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:01 GMT

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after two weeks with a bunch of news to discuss. Among the topics discussed:For the first time in quite some time, Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic actually got a friendly whistle in a Christmas Day win over the Golden State Warriors — prompting a testy rant from Warriors coach Steve Kerr. Was the future Hall of Fame coach right about players baiting officials? And even if he is, is there anything the NBA can do about it?Later that night, Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon suffered injuries from a dog bite while celebrating with a little eggnog. What’s more surprising: That Gordon was in such good spirits a few days later? Or that he’s a Nog Guy?The Oklahoma City Thunder left Denver with a second consecutive win at Ball Arena this season. Is it time for Bennett to revise his “Nuggets in five” prediction from before Christmas?The fellas engage ...

Loveland Pass closed in both directions for safety concerns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:01 GMT

Loveland Pass is closed in both directions due to safety concerns, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Related ArticlesTransportation | Northbound I-25 reopens north of Mead after crash Transportation | RTD to pause downtown rail line service Thursday for National Western Stock Show Parade Transportation | Denver man saved 2-year-old daughter from oncoming car, died days after crash Transportation | Two lanes of westbound I-70 near Morrison closed for emergency roadwork Transportation | RTD’s reduced fares and monthly pass prices take effect in the new year. Here is what’s changing. The pass is closed between Interstate 70 and Montezuma Road as of 4:13 p.m., according to the agency. Cameras show snowpacked roads near the summit.This is a developing story. Get more Colorado news by signing up for our Mile High Roundup email newsletter.

Broncos’ Vance Joseph proud of team’s defensive rally this year, excited about future: “Not having to start from scratch is going to be huge”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:01 GMT

Vance Joseph knows the score in the NFL. It’s a tough business.Early in the season, the Broncos’ defensive business was bad.Since then, though, the Denver defensive coordinator has helped engineer a turnaround in a season he described Thursday as rewarding and also encouraging regarding what the future holds.“It took us a while for us to catch our balance, but I was proud of the guys for allowing us to coach them,” he said in likely his final chat with reporters before the offseason. “In this league, it’s pro football, they can say no to your coaching. They can say, ‘I don’t agree with that.’ But this group never did that to us. It was a group that was always open-minded and hard-working and always positive.”All of those characteristics might have gone for naught had Denver folded after its horrid start and the 70-20 Week 3 loss to Miami. Instead, though, the defense worked its way out of the deep hole.The numbers won’t look great when the dust settles, but over the past 10 weeks th...

West Hollywood ‘Hell House’ demolished 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:01 GMT

A vacant house that caused major problems for a local community has now been reduced to rubble. Construction crews tore down what West Hollywood residents dubbed the “Hell House” on Thursday, bringing a long period of violent interactions and loud arguments in the middle of the night with homeless people to an end.  Drivers from Vegas to L.A. hit near-whiteout conditions The property, located in the 1000 block of North Sierra Bonita Avenue, had caused anxiety among residents for two years. A home dubbed the "Hell House" in West Hollywood, CA before it was demolished. (KTLA)Construction crews demolished what residents of one West Hollywood neighborhood dubbed the “Hell House” on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. (KTLA)Construction crews demolished what residents of one West Hollywood neighborhood dubbed the “Hell House” on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. (KTLA)Construction crews demolished what residents of one West Hollywood neighborhood dubbed the “Hell House” on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. (KTLA)Cons...

Streamlining After-School Programs: A Comprehensive Solution for Schools, Parents and Children in SF & LA

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:01 GMT

Celebrity actress, musician, and choreographer Jennifer Lopez, growing up in the Bronx, was fortunate enough to participate in a variety of after-school programs, including dance classes. In these after-school dance programs, she honed her passion for dance and performance, which paved the way for her successful career as a dancer, singer, and actress.After school programs play a crucial role in shaping the talents of young people and allowing them to explore coding, drama, language, music, STEAM, you name it, so that they can discover their passion. Unfortunately, many schools struggle to find, develop and manage dynamic programming.Recognizing this struggle, co-founders of HOKALI, CTO Tomas Bisi and CEO Ignacio Viau have developed an innovative all-in-one platform tailored to meet the unique needs of schools in the San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles areas.The challengeSchools often grapple with the arduous task of finding qualified instructors and reliable academies to conduct afte...

Sharks’ Hertl selected to play in reformatted NHL All-Star Game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:01 GMT

SAN JOSE – Tomas Hertl will represent the San Jose Sharks at the NHL All-Star Game next month in Toronto, the league announced Thursday.Hertl, was among 32 players — one from each team – selected to take part in the reformatted event, which runs from Feb. 1-3 at Scotiabank Arena.Before San Jose’s game with the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night at SAP Center, Hertl led the Sharks with 13 goals and 28 points in 37 games this season.“It’s a big honor. I’m really happy I can go again,” Hertl said Thursday. “It’s special that it’s kind of in the heart of hockey in Toronto. It definitely means to me a lot.”With Sharks captain Logan Couture out since the start of training camp, Hertl, 30, has taken on a greater leadership on a Sharks team that had a 9-26-3 record before Thursay.Hertl also participated in the 2020 All-Star Game in St. Louis, but as a replacement after the league’s initial selection, Logan Couture, was injured and unavailab...