By NewsPress Now LONDON — It’ll likely take years before the U.S. government’s massive antitrust lawsuit against Apple is resolved — but the iPhone maker’s troubles with European regulators offer a glimpse of what changes American customers may see down the line. The U.S. lawsuit seeks to stop Apple from undermining technologies that compete with
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Lawmakers introduced a $1.2 trillion spending package Thursday that sets the stage for avoiding a partial government shutdown for several key federal agencies this weekend and allows Congress, nearly six months into the budget year, to complete its work funding the government through September. Democrats were able to swat back
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By Metro Creative Grillmasters know that grilling for friends and family is about more than just burgers and hot dogs. For those who want to add some more flavorful fare to their backyard barbecues, the following recipe for “Smoke-Roasted Bell Peppers Stuffed With Green Garden Vegetables” from Andrew Schloss and David Joachim’s “Mastering the Grill”
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By Associated Press GUATEMALA CITY — U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Thursday that a Texas law giving state authorities the power to arrest and deport migrants who have entered the country illegally is unconstitutional. “It is our strongly held view as a matter of law that SB4 (the Texas law) … is unconstitutional
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By Associated Press CAIRO — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday a major Israeli ground assault on the southern Gaza town of Rafah would be “a mistake” and “unnecessary” to defeating Hamas, underscoring the further souring of relations between the United States and Israel. Blinken, on his sixth urgent Mideast mission since the
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press More public workers are getting student loans canceled WASHINGTON | Another 78,000 Americans are getting their federal student loans canceled through a program that helps teachers, nurses, firefighters and other public servants, the Biden administration announced Thursday. The Education Department is canceling the borrowers’ loans because they reached 10 years of
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now In Japan, Ohtani’s ‘perfect person’ image could take a hit SEOUL, South Korea | Shohei Ohtani is referred to in Japan as “kanpeki no hito” — the perfect person — because of his manners and impeccable behavior. That image may have taken a hit when the Dodgers fired his good friend and
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — A lawsuit accusing the NFL’s disability plan of violating its duty to retired players by routinely denying valid injury claims can proceed to trial on most counts, a federal judge in Maryland has ruled. The lawsuit, filed last year, accuses officials who oversee the program of bad faith and flagrant
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By NewsPress Now A 48-year-old man died after crashing and being ejected from his motorcycle Wednesday night in DeKalb County. Jonathan Bunse, of Clarksdale, Missouri, was traveling south on Route P in Clarksdale around 10:30 p.m. when he traveled off of the roadway and struck an embankment, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports.
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By Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — This is the best time of the year for Mark Bawers: Day after day of uninterrupted college basketball, all of it consequential. “I love how excited everyone gets — every shot matters to someone: on the points spread, the total, on a bracket,” he said. “Someone’s happy and
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By Marcus Clem Millions of dollars in public education are at stake now and in the future based on decisions voters make on April 2. At a forum Thursday, members of the public got an opportunity to weigh the merit of several candidates for the district’s Board of Education. The most divergence occurred over Proposition
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By Associated Press A third man was charged with second-degree murder Thursday in connection with the shooting during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally that killed a woman and injured nearly two dozen others. The 20-year-old from Kansas City, Missouri, was also charged with unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of armed
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By Associated Press The Missouri Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to halt the execution of Brian Dorsey, who is scheduled to die next month for killing his cousin and her husband 18 years ago. Judge W. Brent Powell wrote in the unanimous decision that Dorsey “has not demonstrated he is actually innocent” of the killing.
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By Kirsten Stokes Christmas is months away, but a two-day shopping event this weekend is sure to ignite the holiday spirit. NLJ Events hosts “Shopping 4 a Cause” from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 22, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. The event will take place at the Backwoods
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By Associated Press Prince Harry says tabloids intercepted phone calls of mother, the late Princess Diana, and father LONDON | Prince Harry alleged Thursday that the publisher of The Sun tabloid unlawfully intercepted phone calls of his late mother, Princess Diana, and father, now King Charles III, as he sought to expand his privacy invasion
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By Kendra Simpson With spring finally here, warmer temperatures, longer days and more activities have arrived in St. Joseph. There are plenty of activities to welcome the season in this week’s edition of See St. Joseph. Get ready to make unforgettable memories and soak up the spring break sunshine with Mega Gymnastics’ Spring Break Camp.
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By NewsPress Now Sell, sell, sell This is in regard to the schools. I have grandchildren in a couple of different schools here in the city. A couple of weeks ago, some of them were selling major saver cards. Now they’ve got them selling Red Wheel, the food items that are pretty costly for an
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By NewsPress Now ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Julia Ann “Julie” Boeh Dietderich, 81, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Julie was born on Oct. 20, 1942, in St. Joseph. She graduated from Sacred Heart Convent in 1960. On April 4, 1964 (4-4-64) she married Chester “Chet” Dietderich. They celebrated 53 years of marriage. She moved
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By NewsPress Now Hildegard Uhlhorn, 95, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. She was born May 6, 1928, to Frederick W. and Sophie M. (Runde) Schneider, in St. Joseph. Hildegard married Carl D. Uhlhorn August 1948, he preceded her in death in 1985. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Hildegard enjoyed
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By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Stanley D. Viestenz, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. Born April 2, 1955, to Duane and Lola Viestenz, he graduated from Savannah High School in 1973. Stan suffered a massive stroke in his late twenties and moved to California to be near his mother where he overcame
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) No matter where you live or where you’re from, food is typically at the center of every family gathering. And, oftentimes, the dishes served come from recipes passed down for generations. To celebrate family, flavor, food and their new pellet blend collection, Bear Mountain Premium BBQ Woods is hosting the “Family
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now Late Notices William Bailey William “Bill” Bailey, 66, St. Joseph died March 19, 2024. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, memorial service and military honors 6 p.m. Thursday, Rupp Funeral Home. Arrangements Rupp Funeral Home. Pamela Klepac Pamela Klepac, 69, of St. Joseph, died March 18, 2024. Rosary 5:30 p.m. Monday with
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Do you know what financial advisors do? Or are misconceptions about being a financial advisor holding you back from exploring this profession? To help you understand what your career as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional could look like, consider these common myths about financial planning careers. Myth: It’s all just numbers
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By NewsPress Now Paul Coffman, 83, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 20, 2024. He was born April 13, 1940, to David A. and Vera G. (Carlile) Coffman, in Magnolia, Iowa. Paul married Janice Arlene Marks on Aug. 20, 1961. An esteemed educator, Paul dedicated 33 years to shaping the minds of young individuals
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By Metro Creative Seafood is a healthy addition to any diet. Seafood, whether it’s fish, mollusks or crustaceans, tends to be lower in calories and saturated fat than meat- or poultry-based protein sources, and it may be rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Shrimp, in particular, is a type of seafood that many people enjoy
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By Metro Creative Inflation has garnered countless headlines in recent years, and much of that news has focused on the notably higher cost of food. Though the cost of some items at the grocery store has gone down in 2024, many items remain significantly more expensive than they were as recently as three or four
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I have been married for 28 years. Last year I was diagnosed with cancer. It was discovered because of a seizure I had at work. They put me in an ambulance, took me to the hospital and did a CT scan, which revealed my stage-4 cancer. Prior to this, my
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By Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. — Two former Mississippi deputies wept in court Wednesday as a federal judge sentenced them to years in prison and condemned their cruelty for breaking into a home with four other white officers and torturing two Black men. U.S. District Judge Tom Lee sentenced Christian Dedmon, 29, to 40 years
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By Chris Fortune Buchanan County officials shared the proposed outline for dredging Lake Contrary with community members as they continue to consider the project. Over 70 residents gathered Wednesday at the Remington Nature Center, where an engineer discussed the benefits of dredging the lake over a brief slide presentation. After a few slides, the presentation
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By Jacob Meikel One of the most successful Division II men’s basketball coaches will be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame later this year. It was announced on Wednesday that Northwest Missouri State men’s basketball head coach Ben McCollum and 15 other individuals and teams will be inducted into the hall of fame
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