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Missouri AG launches investigation into Liberty Safe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:57 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has launched an investigation into a heavy-duty gun safe manufacturer known as Liberty Safe. Bailey's office is looking to investigate the release of customer safe codes to third parties. According to a report last week from the New York Times, Liberty Safe acknowledged that it voluntarily gave the FBI an access code to a safe "in response to a search warrant for a property." Report: Ladue students died in crash following aborted police chase Though Liberty Safe followed a request from the FBI, Bailey contends the FBI did not have a court order ordering Liberty Safe to provide the safe’s combination. He wants the investigation to determine whether Liberty Safe fully discloses to its customers the terms under which it will allow third parties - like law enforcement agencies - to access a customer's safe. “In an era where the federal government weaponizes our national security apparatus against political opponents, the l...

New study finds best value colleges in Missouri for 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:57 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- SmartAsset has recently released its annual Best Value College study for 2023.This is Smart Asset's ninth year putting together this analysis. The list is based on scholarships, starting salary, tuition, living costs and retention rate to determine the "Best Value Colleges" in Missouri. Evergy rate hike could cost KC-area schools millions of dollars According to educationdata.org, Missouri ranks no. 29 out of all states for the most affordable colleges.Here are the top 10 Missouri colleges where students will get the most bang for their buck: 1. Missouri University of Science and Technology:Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla has a tuition of $11,139 with the average scholarships and grants of $10,668. Students who graduate from Missouri S&T earn a median starting salary of $72,600.2. Washington University:It costs $63,000 to attend Washington University in St. Louis. The average amount of aid given to students is $47,000. Graduates' medi...

Jewish Family Service of Colorado acquires Altius Farms to help feed people in need

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:57 GMT

DENVER — Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) recently announced it acquired Altius Farms, an urban agricultural enterprise located in the Five Points/Curtis Park neighborhood in Denver.Now known as JFS Altius Farms, the agricultural enterprise uses hydroponic systems and vertical techniques to produce between 600 and 750 pounds of fresh vegetables and herbs at their downtown Denver farm.“Altius Farms was founded in 2015. It took us a while to get this site in downtown Denver on a rooftop built. We launched in 2018. So for the last five years, we’ve been growing leafy greens and herbs for restaurants for grocery stores and some direct to consumer,” Sally Herbert, Founder of Altius Farms said. “We use non-GMO seeds. We have about 40 customers in the Denver area.”Linda Foster, President and CEO of JFS said the partnership will allow JFS and Altius Farms to serve more people. JFS is a 150-year-old nonprofit human service agency with more than 30 plus programs and services from...

Big brown trout are declining in one of Colorado’s iconic reservoirs. New fishing rules may be coming.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:57 GMT

For decades, Dillon Reservoir has been a place where anglers could hook the fish of a lifetime — a 10-pound, 30-inch wild brown trout.But the brown trout population in one of Colorado’s most visible and accessible mountain reservoirs has declined in recent years, prompting state wildlife officials to consider stricter fishing regulations on the reservoir and seasonal closures on nearby waters.It’s unclear exactly what is causing the decline, said Jon Ewert, an aquatic biologist at Colorado Parks and Wildlife. But increased fishing during the pandemic, and after, may be a factor.“We don’t know for certain whether harvest or fishing pressure is playing a large role, but we know the angling traffic has increased in the last few years since COVID,” Ewert said. “We want to rule out things that could be limiting the production of large brown trout, and harvest could be one of those things.”Other potential causes include a change in water qua...

Julio Urías scrubbed from Dodger Stadium

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:57 GMT

The Los Angeles Dodgers appear to be moving on from embattled pitcher Julio Urías.When the Dodgers returned from a six-game road trip on Monday, Urías, who is currently on administrative leave, had been largely scrubbed from Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Times reports.The veteran pitcher's clubhouse locker was removed and two large murals featuring Urías at the entrances to left and right field were covered or painted over.A large sheet covers a mural showing Julio Urias and other Dodgers players at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 12, 2023. (KTLA)No Urías apparel could be found at team stores and kiosks, L.A. Times reports.“It’s sad on every level,” manager Dave Roberts told reporters before Monday night’s game against the San Diego Padres, adding that the decision to remove Urias’ locker was “an organizational thing.”Urías, 27, was arrested on Sunday, Sept. 3, by officers with the Exposition Park Department of Public Safety and booked for an alleged violation of Penal Code 273.5&nbs...

California Costco worker returns envelope containing nearly $4,000 in cash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:57 GMT

A Costco employee in Clovis, California, has earned Employee of the Month for returning nearly $4,000 in cash he found during a shift.John Sotelo told ABC affiliate KFSN-TV in Fresno that he was putting away cases of water when he noticed an envelope on a pallet late last month.He opened the envelope and discovered it contained $3,940 in cash.Sotelo immediately notified a manager who helped locate the customer through surveillance footage and by matching their Costco identification number, KFSN-TV reported. How much does the average Costco shopper spend per visit? Costco reveals the answer “It was crazy because when my manager walked me out and the member was right there … she was shaking my hand for like 20 seconds,” Sotelo told the television station. “She told me, ‘I’m so glad you found this. It’s for my kids to go to school.'”Sotelo said he started the month of August with the goal of working hard and keeping a positive attitude so he could become Employee of the Month, which ...

Gas prices soar higher in Southern California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:57 GMT

Buckle up, Southern California. High gas prices are back with a vengeance.Los Angeles County prices are up to an average of $5.56 per gallon. A month ago, that price was $5.22, according to AAA.That's higher than the state's average of $5.46 and far higher than the national average of $3.84.It's also higher than this time last year, when a gallon was $5.41 on average.However, it's still lower than the highest local average ever for L.A. County, which was recorded a little over a year ago.On June 14, 2022, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas was $6.44. Despite the climbing costs, deals can still be found. GasBuddy shows prices as low as $4.69 in the greater Los Angeles area.

AI robot fans promoting new film seen at Chargers-Dolphins game  

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:57 GMT

The NFL is back, much to the joy of football fans around the country. Supporters of the Chargers and Dolphins were out en masse for Sunday’s season opener for both teams, and to the surprise of some fans, some AI robots joined them in the crowd. The “fans” were shown on SoFi’s double-sided video board sitting with blank stares amongst their cheering human counterparts and were also seen at field level. Supporters of the Chargers and Dolphins were out en masse for Sunday’s season opener for both teams, and to the surprise of some fans, some AI robots joined them in the crowd. (X/@creatorthefilm)They were placed around the stadium to promote the upcoming 20th Century Studios sci-fi film “The Creator,” which debuts in theaters on Sept. 29 and is centered around a futuristic war between humans and robots.  Jets QB Aaron Rodgers has torn left Achilles tendon, likely to miss season This is not the first time that film promotion has infiltrated a major league sports stadium; actors promo...

Disneyland unveils new alcoholic beverages at popular restaurants

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:57 GMT

Tuesday marks the first day Disneyland guests can purchase beer, wine, specialty cocktails and new food items from select restaurants at the “Happiest Place on Earth.”The Disney Parks Blog revealed which new food and beverage items will be available at the River Belle Terrace, Carnation Café and Café Orleans at Disneyland.Disney officials announced in July that those restaurants would have new menu offerings, which included a slew of alcoholic beverages. Disneyland releases menu for Tiana’s Palace restaurant Here are some of the new alcoholic offerings coming to the restaurants.River Belle TerraceBeverages:• Wildberry Mule• Nielson Wines Chardonnay• Meiomi Wines Pinot Noir• Modelo Especial Mexican Lager• Smog City Brewing’s Sabre-Toothed Squirrel Hoppy American Amber AleCarnation CaféBeverages:McBride Sisters ChardonnayMirassou Wines Pinot NoirKarl Strauss Brewing Company Follow the Sun Blonde AleSierra Nevada Brewing Co. Hazy Little Thing IPAHouse HurricaneCafé OrleansBeverages: ...

Popular nasal decongestant doesn't actually relieve congestion, FDA advisers say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:57 GMT

The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is likely no better than a dummy pill, according to government experts who reviewed the latest research on the long-questioned drug ingredient.Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Tuesday against the effectiveness of the ingredient found in popular versions of Sudafed, Allegra, Dayquil and other medications stocked on store shelves.“Modern studies, when well conducted, are not showing any improvement in congestion with phenylephrine,” said Dr. Mark Dykewicz, an allergy specialist at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine.The FDA assembled its outside advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient — pseudoephedrine — were moved behind pharmacy counters. A 2006 law had forced the move because pseudoephedrine can be illegally processed into methamphetamine.Th...