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St. Louis-area animal shelters to reduce adoption fees next month

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Several animal shelters in the St. Louis metropolitan area will reduce adoption fees next month as part of a summer campaign. The BISSELL Pet Foundation's "Empty the Shelters" summer event will run from July 6-31 at shelters in Missouri, Illinois and dozens of other states. At hundreds of BISSELL-supported animal shelters, adoption fees will start at $50 or less for a cat or dog. Expired tags ‘nightmare’: Woman gets car back as neighbor’s truck gets towed away “We are excited to team up with MetLife Pet Insurance to offer 30 days of pet insurance at no cost to the adopter, as well as the opportunity to purchase an annual pet insurance policy, which could make a difference in helping adopters deal with their pet’s unexpected illness or injury," said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. "Veterinary costs add up quickly, and too often, pet owners forgo care or surrender their beloved pets when they can't afford treatment. This collaboration could help to ena...

Avalanche 2023-24 schedule released: Colorado starts season on the road

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:33 GMT

For the first time in six years, the Avalanche will begin an NHL season away from home.The Avs will start the 2023-24 campaign on a three-game West Coast road swing, with opening night Oct. 11 (8 p.m. MT) at the Los Angeles Kings, followed by games in San Jose and Seattle.That means an early return to the hostile environment where Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar faced boos for the first time in his life during the 2022 playoffs. The Kraken eliminated the Avs in seven games.What jumps out to me more than the opener in L.A. is how early the #Avs revisit Seattle. I imagine that’s not enough time for Kraken fans to forget to boo Cale Makar. pic.twitter.com/HgXqiWjrFc— Bennett Durando (@BennettDurando) June 27, 2023Colorado’s home opener is Oct. 19 (8:30 p.m. MT) vs. Chicago, making this the second consecutive season the Blackhawks have been the Avalanche’s opponent on opening night at Ball Arena. This time, Connor Bedard is likely to be part of the proceedings, assumin...

Struggling with a drug crisis, San Francisco wants Narcan available at every pharmacy

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:33 GMT

By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ (Associated Press)SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco could become the first city in the country to require every pharmacy within its boundaries to always carry naloxone, a drug that reverses overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids.San Francisco Supervisor Matt Dorsey will introduce a bill Tuesday that, if approved, would require every pharmacy to always have in stock at least two nasal sprays containing the drug or face fines.The city has struggled for years with rampant fentanyl use and fatal overdoses, and is on pace for its deadliest year yet.There were 647 accidental drug overdose deaths in San Francisco in 2022, and over 70% of those deaths were attributable to fentanyl, according to the San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. In the first five months of 2023, preliminary reports show there were 346 overdose deaths in the city — an increase of more than 40% from the same period in 2022. More than 79% of those deaths were attri...

Haley says Trump did ‘too little’ about China threats, warns of global conflict if Ukraine falls

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:33 GMT

By MEG KINNARD (Associated Press)COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley on Tuesday criticized former President Donald Trump for being too friendly to China during his time in office, while also warning that weak support for Ukraine would “only encourage” China to invade Taiwan. Haley, a Republican presidential candidate running against Trump, said in a speech at the American Enterprise Institute that Trump was “almost singularly focused” on the U.S.-China trade relationship but ultimately did “too little about the rest of the Chinese threat.”Specifically, Haley noted that Trump failed to rally U.S. allies “against the Chinese threat” and that he had congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 70th anniversary of Communist Party rule in China.“That sends a wrong message to the world,” Haley said. “Chinese communism must be condemned, never congratulated.”Haley’s comme...

Klimt painting sets European record with $94 million price tag at Sotheby’s auction in London

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:33 GMT

LONDON (AP) — A late-life masterpiece by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt sold Tuesday for 74 million pounds ($94.35 million), making it the most expensive painting ever auctioned in Europe.“Dame mit Fächer” — Lady with a Fan — sold to a buyer in the room at Sotheby’s in London. The sale price exceeded the presale estimate of 65 million pounds, or $80 million.Previously, the most expensive painting auctioned in Europe was Claude Monet’s “Le basin aux nymphéas,” which fetched $80.4 million at a Christie’s sale in 2008.The piece sold Tuesday was the last portrait Klimt completed before his death in 1918. The painting shows an unidentified woman against a resplendent, China-influenced backdrop of dragons and lotus blossoms.It was last sold in 1994, going for $11.6 million at an auction in New York.Famed for his bold, daring art nouveau paintings, Klimt was a key figure in artistic modernism at the start of the 20th centu...

School district steps up to help sickened sea lions in San Pedro

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:33 GMT

A recent algae bloom has sickened animals on the Southern California coast, leading marine care centers to ask for help.In response, the Los Angeles Unified School District is stepping up to help a partner they've had since the 1980s.The district is providing the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro with temporary outdoor space.The newly available area allows the MMCC to treat more sea lions, as the emergency has created a need that outpaces the normal capacity, said MMCC CEO John Warner."We have 113 patients on site right now ... There are at least 75 animals on the beaches of L.A. County right now that are in need of care, and we are doing everything possible to provide the space to do just that," Warner said. LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said the sickened marine mammals can experience "dehydration, seizures and, if not treated, even death" unless a focus is placed on "expanding facility space, providing the conditions for these sea lions to be treated." While the LAUS...

Taylor Swift adds 6th night at SoFi Stadium to Eras Tour

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:33 GMT

Look what you made her do. Get excited Swifties because Taylor Swift has added another show at SoFi Stadium, extending what was a five-night stay to now six nights. The added date is now Aug. 7, which is two nights before the North American leg of her Eras Tour comes to an end at the stadium on Aug. 9. News of this came in an email to those who registered with Verified Fan last year and signed up for the TaylorSwiftTix Presale, according to Variety. The new date can also be seen on her official tour page.This new show surpasses the record Swift made back in November when she announced the original string of dates at the home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. Just days ago, the "Lavender Haze" singer announced the international leg of the tour. Eight additional shows for the European leg have also been announced with added dates in London, Paris, Stockholm, Zurich, Hamburg, Munich, Warsaw and Venice. "EXCUSE ME HI I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY," Swift posted to Instagram an...

5 places to cool off in L.A. County during the coming heat wave

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:33 GMT

With the summer's first heat wave in the forecast, many Los Angeles County residents will be looking for ways to cool off and beat the intense heat.In addition to the beaches, the county has many public swimming pool locations to help shield residents from the summer sun.Here is a roundup of public swimming pools in Southern California:Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa MonicaThis five-acre beach house is open and completely free to the public. In addition to the pool, guests can enjoy a splash pad area, and a playground area, and will have access to Santa Monica State Beach.Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in PasadenaThe aquatics center offers pools for both recreational and competitive swimming. Guests can also take advantage of water fitness classes or sign up for swimming lessons.The center is open Monday – Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 pm, Saturdays from 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Santa Monica Swim Center in Santa MonicaThe Santa Monica swim center is ...

One Killed, Six Others Injured in Ten-Vehicle Collision on 10 Freeway [Upland, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:33 GMT

Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up Near Euclid Avenue Left Several CasualtiesUPLAND, CA (June 27, 2023) – Sunday night, a ten-vehicle collision on 10 Freeway left one person dead and six other people with injuries.The crash occurred around 8:39 p.m. just west of Euclid Avenue, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.Initially, four or five cars collided in the westbound part of the freeway, causing one of those cars to flip onto the eastbound lanes.The first responders declared the occupant of the flipped car dead at the scene. However, their identity has not been disclosed to the public, pending notification from the next of kin.Additionally, firefighters extricated several people from their vehicles. It was unclear how many people were hospitalized, although, six people were confirmed to be injured.In the end, officials closed down both sides of 10 Freeway as crews clear out the scene. No further details regarding the ten-vehicle collision have been released to the public....

Photos: Replica of the White House in Hillsborough listed for $38.9M

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:33 GMT

A replica of the White House, known as the “Western White House,” in Hillsborough is for sale for $38.9 million.Replica of the White House in Hillsborough listed (Brian Kitts). Replica of the White House in Hillsborough listed (Brian Kitts). The property was commissioned by George Randolph Hearst, eldest son of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst, and designed by famed architect Julia Morgan in 1930. Morgan was California’s first female architect and also designed the Hearst Castle.Replica of the White House in Hillsborough listed (Brian Kitts). The similarly iconic home has since been meticulously restored to its former glory and updated to modern standards.Replica of the White House in Hillsborough listed (Brian Kitts). Replica of the White House in Hillsborough listed (Brian Kitts). The 24,350-square-foot Colonial-style home has a whopping 11 bedrooms and 12 baths. There are a number of gathering spaces including the “East Room” with a fireplace and the ...