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St. Louis skyline featured in 'Twisted Metal' streaming series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Most major metropolitan areas don't fair too well in movies and shows set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. But in the upcoming streaming series "Twisted Metal," St. Louis endures – albeit behind a giant wall.Based on the PlayStation video game series, this adaptation of "Twisted Metal" takes place 20 years after "the world fell to ****," according to the trailer's narrator and star of the series, Anthony Mackie. In this world, the big cities tossed out all their criminals and erected giant walls to protect themselves. Mackie's character, a sarcastic, foul-mouthed speedster, makes his living by driving goods and supplies from one city to another.A new trailer for the half-hour action-comedy series, released Monday, shows downtown St. Louis has survived the calamity by installing a wall along the Mississippi Riverfront and wrapping around the surrounding neighborhoods. The brief glance shows the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse still standing. More observant St. Louisans ca...

Colorado Rapids sign Rafael Navarro to designated player deal on year-long loan from Palmeiras with option to buy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:52 GMT

The Colorado Rapids brought in what the team believes to be a game-changing signing on Monday.The Rapids announced the signing of Brazilian striker Rafael Navarro to a designated player contract on loan from Palmeiras, with an option to make the transfer permanent. It came less than a day after The Post confirmed the deal was finalized.He will be in Commerce City on loan for a 12-month loan which will end June 30, 2024, and Colorado will have the option to acquire him permanently after that. The Athletic confirmed the terms of the deal, which The Post was able to verify on Sunday: Colorado paid Palmeiras $500,000 for the loan fee and if the club opts to purchase at the end of the deal, it would cost an additional $4.5 million — which would crush the previous record transfer fee of $2.7 million when Colorado acquired Juan Ramírez in February 2015.“We’re thrilled to add a striker of Rafael’s quality to our roster as we continue our push to get back into the playoff race,” team p...

Sex charges dismissed against reality TV doctor, girlfriend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:52 GMT

A California judge has dismissed sex charges against a reality TV show doctor and his girlfriend who had been accused of drugging and raping women in a case that drew international attention.Court records show that charges of assault with the intent to commit a sexual offense were dismissed Friday against Dr. Grant Robicheaux, a surgeon who previously appeared on a Bravo TV show called “Online Dating Rituals of the American Male,” and girlfriend Cerissa Riley.The decision came after a preliminary hearing before Superior Court Judge Michael Leversen, who determined there was not sufficient evidence on the sex charges to proceed to trial, the Orange County Register reported.The pair also faces drug charges and is due to appear in court July 19. Robicheaux is also charged with possession of an assault weapon. They previously pleaded not guilty.Grant Robicheaux, center, and Cerissa Riley arrive at Orange County Superior Court Harbor Justice Center in Newport Beach, Calif., on Feb. ...

TikTok trend did not cause recent drownings, officials say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:52 GMT

You might have heard about the social media trend called "boat jumping" over the past couple of weeks. The challenge, which supposedly involves jumping off a fast-moving boat, was featured prominently in the media around and after the July 4 holiday celebrations.It even garnered a segment on NBC's "Today" show, among other large platforms.Contrary to reports, however, this scary stunt seems to be based on more fiction than fact, according to KTLA sister station WIAT.The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency stated Monday that despite the attestations of Rescue Squad Capt. Jim Dennis of Childersburg, Alabama, no recent drownings have been tied to jumping off of a fast-moving boat. Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett dies in apparent drowning in Florida "Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division does not have any record(s) of boating or marine-related fatalities in Alabama that can be directly linked to TikTok or a trend on TikTok," officials wrote.Dennis had claimed f...

14-year-old girl found in barracks at Camp Pendleton: What we know

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:52 GMT

A 14-year-old girl was found in the barracks at a California Marine Corps base last month, two weeks after her grandmother in San Diego reported she had run away from home, and a Marine was detained for questioning, officials said Monday.The Marine has since been released to his command while federal law enforcement officials investigate, said Marine Capt. Charles Palmer of the 1st Marine Logistics Group at Camp Pendleton, about 40 miles (65 kilometers) north of San Diego.It was unclear how the girl and the Marine came into contact before military police found her in the barracks during the daytime on June 28, Palmer said. 14-year-old girl found in barracks at Camp Pendleton in alleged sex trafficking case According to the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, her grandmother reported her missing on June 13 and told authorities she had run away from home four days earlier. The grandmother told the deputy who interviewed her that the girl had run away before but only for brief periods.Th...

CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER ADVICE: INSURANCE COMPANIES CAN BE FORCED TO PAY YOU MORE IF THEY REJECT YOUR INJURY CLAIM

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:52 GMT

If you live in Los Angeles, chances are you’ve been involved in a car accident, or know someone who has. In a car-dependent city like LA, car accidents just come with the territory, and insurance companies who refuse to pay for your injuries, are all too common.Fortunately, “there is a way to turn the tables when insurance companies refuse to pay.” According to Ben Charchian, whose Big Ben Lawyers billboards you may have seen around town, “car insurance companies routinely take advantage of people who don’t know any better by refusing injury claims or trying to settle for pennies on the dollar.” If this happens, Charchian says, “you may be able to force the insurance company to pay you a whole lot more.”Under the Bad Faith laws in California, insurance companies have a duty to protect their negligent drivers by settling your valid injury claim and not subjecting their negligent drivers to lawsuits. Per Charchian, “if a car insurance company unreasonably refuses to pay your injury cl...

Cindy Maram: A Force in the Entertainment Industry from Los Angeles to Cannes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:52 GMT

Photo credit: Paul Smith/ Feature FlashFrom the red carpet of the Cannes Film FestivalThe entertainment industry has come a long way – from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to the glimpses of cutting-edge fashion exclusively seen on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival, set against the stunning backdrop of the French Riviera. And while the industry is constantly breaking conventions, it continues to captivate and inspire with its promising allure.And amidst this grand narrative of progress and transformation, one exceptional multi-skilled professional has emerged as a trailblazer, journeying through uncharted territories with boundless determination and unwavering spirit: Cindy Maram. Known for her unconventional creation and appearances, Cindy has successfully owned the title as an emerging Filmmaker, Fashion Model, Content Creator, Actress, and Entrepreneur.From producing Max’s ‘Women Is Losers’ to crafting thought-provoking short films that challen...

How Adam Nelson Became the Class Clown of Creative Communications 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:52 GMT

The Founder of independent creative agency, Workhouse, Defies Convention with Broken Rules Learned From DetentionPhoto Credit: @Holtz_photographyIn a world consumed by the relentless pursuit of profit, the essence of genuine connection has been cast aside. We yearn for the days when conversations held weight. In today’s barren landscape of superficiality, we seek renegades who dare to defy the norm, who infuse their dealings with raw, unfiltered humanity. These individuals, like flickering stars amidst a darkened sky, remind us of the irreplaceable value of connection.Photo Credit: @Holtz_photographyCelebrated for his unique humor and wit, Adam Nelson is widely appreciated as the “Class Clown of Creative Communication” for his unique perspective on PR. His is an approach that defies conventional wisdom and standard practices. “I’d rather be sent to the principal’s office than have to listen to best practices. I’m trying to do something that promotes dev...

Study: Heat deaths soared with temps in Europe last year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:52 GMT

By Frank Jordans | Associated PressBERLIN — Scientists say crushing temperatures that blanketed Europe last summer may have led to more than 61,000 heat-related deaths, highlighting the need for governments to address the health impacts of global warming.In their study, published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers examined official mortality figures from 35 European countries and found a marked increase in deaths between late May and early September last year compared with the average recorded over a 30-year period.The increase in heat-related deaths was higher among older people, women and in Mediterranean countries, they found. But the data also indicated that measures taken in France since a deadly heatwave two decades ago may have helped prevent deaths there last year.“In the pattern of summer mean temperatures in Europe during the summer of 2022, we don’t see borders,” said co-author Joan Ballester of the Barcelona Institute for Global Health. ...

NATO meeting to focus on Ukraine, Sweden and Belarus

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:52 GMT

Associated PressVILNIUS, Lithuania — Russia’s war in Ukraine will top the agenda when U.S. President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts hold a summit in Lithuania’s capital over two days starting Tuesday.They are expected to focus on ensuring that Ukraine has support as long as the conflict continues, how to bring the country even closer to NATO without actually joining, and security guarantees Kyiv might need to ensure that Russia doesn’t invade again after the war ends.The leaders meeting in Vilnius are set to endorse new defense plans in case Russian President Vladimir Putin tries to broaden Moscow’s war beyond Ukraine and westward into allied territory. They also weigh defense spending, and how to boost their budgets as aid to Ukraine eats into national military coffers.Sweden’s accession to the 31-nation alliance is up for discussion, too, as Turkey delays the Scandinavian country’s entry into the world’s biggest security organization....