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St. Charles County tax bills to warn of title theft and property fraud

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Some property owners in St. Charles County will notice a warning on this year's tax bills about title theft and property fraud. Officials say it's part of the county's plan to be proactive against title theft. The FOX Files reported weeks ago that vehicle owners in the St. Louis area and elsewhere in Missouri could receive similar warnings of fraud. Tow truck operator killed in Illinois served as volunteer firefighter Property fraud happens when someone registers a fake deed with forged signatures to claim ownership of a property in order to sell it or take out fraudulent loans against the property.To combat concerns, St. Charles County officials reminded property owners of its Property Fraud Alert system, a free notification service that helps owners detect potential scams. “It hasn’t happened here yet, but it could,” says St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds Mary Dempsey via a news release Thursday. “This type of fraud tends to target victims who won’t...

McDonald's bringing back adult happy meals with a special toy

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- McDonald's is releasing a new limited-edition happy meal for adults, complete with a very special toy. It's a modern take on the beloved McNugget buddy toys of the '80s and '90s. You can choose from a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets or a Big Mac box. The ‘center’ of Missouri isn’t too far from Jefferson City Step Into Frost Way with The Kerwin Frost Box at McDonald’sIt also comes with fries, a soft drink and, of course, the toy. There are six different buddies that come with mix-and-match outfits. The meals will be available at participating McDonald's starting December 11.A special McNugget Buddy collectible makes its return after 25 years, designed in partnership with Kerwin Frost.Hailing from Harlem, New York, Kerwin Frost found creative inspiration in his childhood McNugget Buddy collection. McDonald's decided to reintroduce the Buddies. Here are descriptions of each one.Kerwin Frost – The Mayor of Frost Way, champions the Buddies to be themselves, adding art to his...

Aurora brewery will close, sell to new owners

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

Scott Procop is getting out of the brewery business. But he’s not going far away.The owner of Ursula Brewery, which opened in 2014 next to the Anschutz Medical Campus, Procop decided earlier this year that it was time to sell the brewery in order to focus on his family restaurant at 2100 Ursula St., Cedar Creek Pub, which is across the street from the brewery.Ursula Brewery is closing in December 2023 after a nine-year run in Aurora. (Staff photo by Jonathan Shikes)That happened this week, and the new owners, who he didn’t name, plan to reopen the brewery with a different name in early or mid-2024.“I’ve been in the restaurant business for 34 years, so this is sort of like going back to my roots,” Procop said about turning his attention to Cedar Creek, which he opened in 2011 with his wife. “It was a good run [at Ursula]. We did great, and this is the end of the story.”The last few years have been harrowing for small brewery owners, who have dealt with the eff...

Former Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller accused of assaulting pregnant woman in Dallas, police say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

An arrest warrant has been issued for NFL star and former Broncos player Von Miller after he allegedly assaulted a pregnant woman Wednesday in Dallas.Dallas police officers responded to the 3100 block of North Harwood Street in Dallas about 11 a.m. to a “major disturbance call,” where they found the 34-year-old Buffalo Bills linebacker allegedly got into a verbal argument with the woman before assaulting her, Dallas police spokesperson Brian Martinez said in an email.Miller left the scene before police arrived.The woman was treated for minor injuries but was not taken to a hospital.The arrest warrant is for assault of a pregnant person, which is a third-degree felony under Texas law.Police did not state whether the woman had a relationship with Miller.The Bills issued a statement on the investigation on X, saying, “This morning, we were made aware of an incident involving Von Miller. We are in the process of gathering more information and will have no further comme...

Belt & Road, and President Xi Jinping's 'The Governance of China'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

Despite some initial “suspicions” China’s much-publicised Belt and Road Initiative has become a big success, a debate in Brussels was told. The flagship policy, a global infrastructure development, has been a job spinner and will also promote “green growth”, the event at the city’s Press Club heard.The strategy initiated by the People’s Republic of China seeks to connect Asia with Africa and Europe via land and maritime networks with the aim of improving regional integration, increasing trade and stimulating economic growth.The idea was to create a vast network of railways, energy pipelines, highways, and streamlined border crossings, both westward—through the mountainous former Soviet republics—and southward, to Pakistan, India, and the rest of South-East Asia.Bernard Dewit, Chairman of the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC),The project has led to the creation of 420,000 new jobs and now comprises 150 countries, it was said at the “10th anniversary symposium” in Bruss...

Meta exposes massive plot to divide Americans

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

Someone in China created thousands of fake social media accounts designed to appear to be from Americans and used them to spread polarizing political content in an apparent effort to divide the U.S. ahead of next year's elections, Meta said Thursday.The network of nearly 4,800 fake accounts was attempting to build an audience when it was identified and eliminated by the tech company, which owns Facebook and Instagram. The accounts sported fake photos, names and locations as a way to appear like everyday American Facebook users weighing in on political issues.Instead of spreading fake content as other networks have done, the accounts were used to reshare posts from X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, that were created by politicians, news outlets and others. The interconnected accounts pulled content from both liberal and conservative sources, an indication that its goal was not to support one side or the other but to exaggerate partisan divisions...

Inland Empire gang member goes on shooting spree of current, former girlfriends: SBDA

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

A San Bernardino man faces multiple murder charges after he allegedly went on a shooting spree of his current and former girlfriends in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.Louis Peter Hernandez III, 41, was arrested Sunday, one day after he "is alleged to have shot and killed his girlfriend and another victim at a residence in Fontana, then shot and killed his ex-girlfriend in Riverside County," the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release. "Following their murders, he is alleged to have had an altercation with a fourth surviving gunshot victim also in Riverside County, which is still pending investigation," prosecutors added. Hernandez, a gang member and felon who is on both probation and parole, was charged with three counts of murder and one count of assault with a firearm, according to the SBDA's Office.He has "a history of violence including auto theft, assault with a firearm, and evading a police officer," the release said, and he faces additio...

Classic jam band announces Las Vegas Sphere residency

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

The next act at the groundbreaking Las Vegas Sphere has been announced. Phish announced they'll be taking the stage at the eye-popping venue for a limited engagement in April of 2024."Announcing four unique shows at @SphereVegas," the band posted to X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday morning. The shows will take place on April 18, 19, 20 and 21. These will be the only shows the band will perform at the venue in 2024.The many looks of the Sphere in Las Vegas which opens Sept. 29, 2023. (KLAS)"Each of Phish’s shows will feature completely unique setlists and visuals, making every show a truly once-in-a-lifetime audio-visual experience," the X account for the Sphere posted.“From the moment we first heard about Sphere and its potential, we’ve been dreaming up ways to bring our show to this breathtaking canvas,” Trey Anastasio, Phish guitarist and vocalist, said in a statement obtained by Billboard. “We’re thrilled to present this completely unique experience to Phish fans.”Phish follows U...

How many of these In-N-Out secret menu items do you know?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

For a fast-food place with such a simple, basic menu, there is a lot of mystery surrounding SoCal-based In-N-Out Burger.I've been listening to the new book "The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger: The Inside Story of California's First Drive-Through and How it Became a Beloved Cultural Icon," written by the granddaughter of the company's founder, and it has a few surprises.For starters, did you know that Animal Style was inspired by the teenagers who used to hang out in the parking lot at night?Follow Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro on Instagram for more tech news, tips and the occasional food post.At closing, they would come in and request a burger the way the managers were making them special for themselves. Night after night, they would order the same thing and wanted to replicate the unique combination of grilled onions, extra spread and a mustard grilled patty at a different location.The managers said to just order it "animal style," based on the nickname of the teens in the lot.At the en...

Guerrero Madrid Salgado Hospitalized after Deadly Three-Vehicle Crash on West Division Street [Arlington, TX]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

Multi-Vehicle Crash in Arlinton Left One Driver Killed, Another InjuredARLINGTON, TX (November 30, 2023) – Monday morning, a multi-vehicle collision on West Division Street left one person dead and Guerrero Madrid Salgado injured.Officers responded to the crash around 9:00 a.m. at the 3900 block of West Division Street in Arlington.According to the police, a westbound 2011 Chevrolet Silverado crossed the eastbound lanes of the roadway.Consequently, the Silverado hit a 2011 Silverado and collided with a 2001 Silverado going in the opposite direction. The impact of the crash caused the 2011 pickup truck to hit a 2012 Toyota Camry.Responding emergency personnel declared the 2001 Silverado driver dead at the scene. However, their identity remains undisclosed, pending notification from the next of kin.Meanwhile, paramedics rushed the 2011 Silverado driver to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. They were later identified as 44-year-old Guerrero Madrid Salgado....