10 great cannabis films that aren't dumb comedies
Stacker surveyed the history of cannabis films and looked to IMDb user scores and Metascore to choose 10 that are more than just typical stoner comedies.
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7 moments of Asian American and Black American solidarity
Stacker compiled a list of seven moments where Asian American and Black American solidarity paved the way for broad-stroke freedoms.
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Michigan fires head football coach Sherrone Moore after investigation into alleged ‘inappropriate relationship’ with staffer
By David Close, Dana O’Neil, CNN (CNN) — The University of Michigan fired head football coach Sherrone Moore on Wednesday after the school said he was “engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.” The sudden announcement stated Moore was terminated immediately and with cause. “Following a University investigation, credible evidence was found that
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‘What’s the worst thing that’s gonna happen?’ South Australia Premier says social media ban is about protecting children
By Hira Humayun, CNN (CNN) — South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas told CNN’s Jake Tapper his country’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 is about protecting them from addictive algorithms, asking: “What’s the worst thing that’s gonna happen here by delaying kids’ access to social media?” In the exclusive special, Tapper spoke with
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NCAA Women’s Basketball Top 25 Daily Fared
Wednesday No. 1 UConn (9-0) did not play. Next: at No. 16 USC, Saturday. No. 2 Texas (11-0) beat UT Rio Grande Valley 110-45. Next: vs. No. 13 Baylor, Sunday. No. 3 South Carolina (9-1) did not play. Next: vs. Penn State, Sunday. No. 4 UCLA (9-1) did not play. Next: vs. Cal Poly, Tuesday.
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Chamber ‘Donut Dash’ helps raise more than $15,000 for three St. Joseph museums
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three local museums will be the recipients of sizable financial gifts this holiday season thanks to a passionate community of local runners.
Continue ReadingWinning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Missouri Cash Pop
By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing of the “Missouri Cash Pop” game were: 11 (eleven) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
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Cybersecurity specialist urges parents to stay vigilant as kids face online threats
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — An online safety seminar at the East Hills Library brought parents together to talk about one big topic—how to protect kids online.
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Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski agrees to $23 million, 2-year deal with the Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski and the Atlanta Braves agreed Wednesday to a $23 million, two-year contract that includes a 2028 club option with the potential to make the deal worth $26 million over three seasons. The 35-year-old hit .233 with 17 home runs and 46 RBIs in 146 games last year for San
Continue Reading NCAA Men’s Basketball Top 25 Daily Fared
Wednesday No. 1 Arizona (8-0) did not play. Next: at No. 12 Alabama, Saturday. No. 2 Michigan (9-0) did not play. Next: at Maryland, Saturday. No. 3 Duke (10-0) did not play. Next: vs. Lipscomb, Tuesday. No. 4 Iowa State (9-0) did not play. Next: vs. Iowa, Thursday. No. 5 UConn (9-1) did not play.
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The painting that introduced ‘Star Wars’ to the world fetches $3.9M at auction
By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press The painting that introduced “Star Wars” to the world nearly 50 years ago — and was reproduced in an iconic movie poster — sold at auction on Wednesday for $3.875 million. The acrylic and airbrush painting by the artist and movie poster designer Tom Jung first appeared in newspaper advertisements
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Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55
By JILL LAWLESS and ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Writer Sophie Kinsella, whose effervescent rom-com “Confessions of a Shopaholic” sparked a millions-selling series, died Wednesday, her family said. She was 55 and had been diagnosed with brain cancer. The family said in a statement on Kinsella’s Instagram account that “she died peacefully, with
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FACT FOCUS: Trump blames Biden for the agricultural trade deficit. It’s not that simple
By MELISSA GOLDIN Associated Press As President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package this week to help U.S. farmers hurt by tariffs, he placed responsibility for the U.S. agricultural trade deficit on former President Joe Biden. But in casting blame elsewhere, he is ignoring other factors, including his own role. Currently, farmers
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Domestic violence survivor works to spread awareness for possible offender registry
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A local Domestic Violence survivor is advocating for a Colorado woman’s petition to establish a registry for Domestic Violence Offenders.
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Congress would target China with new restrictions in massive defense bill
By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration may have softened its language on China to maintain a fragile truce in their trade war, but Congress is charging ahead with more restrictions in a defense authorization bill that would deny Beijing investments in highly sensitive sectors and reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese
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Witnesses describe their final interactions with Ana Walshe – including her last ‘festive’ night – at husband’s murder trial
By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Gem Mutlu paused to gather himself as he described Ana Walshe running from her Massachusetts home into the cold night to greet him before he could even park his car. They embraced. It was New Year’s Eve 2022, and Mutlu had been invited to celebrate with Ana and
Continue Reading Witnesses describe their final interactions with Ana Walshe – including her last ‘festive’ night – at husband’s murder trial
CNN, PETER KIRBY, AP IMAGES, POOL, POOL VIA COURT TV, COURT DOCUMENTS By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Gem Mutlu paused to gather himself as he described Ana Walshe running from her Massachusetts home into the cold night to greet him before he could even park his car. They embraced. It was New Year’s
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‘Every kid deserves a Christmas’: Adopt-A-Family program calls on community for help
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — With Christmas being 15 days away, the AFL-CIO’s Adopt-A-Family Christmas program is in need of more adopters, volunteers, and toys.
Continue ReadingWinning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Kansas Pick 3 Midday
By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing of the “Kansas Pick 3 Midday” game were: 0, 2, 6 (zero, two, six) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
Continue ReadingWinning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Missouri Pick 4 Midday
By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing of the “Missouri Pick 4 Midday” game were: 2, 3, 4, 6 (two, three, four, six) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
Continue ReadingWinning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Missouri Pick 3 Midday
By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing of the “Missouri Pick 3 Midday” game were: 2, 6, 8 (two, six, eight) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
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Hollywood actress Kylee Levien talks ‘special’ experience filming ‘A Chrismystery’ in St. Joseph and Savannah
SST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Between the main stage of St. Joseph’s Missouri Theater, the holiday lights of Krug Park and Savannah’s historic Town Square, one Hollywood actress knew right away the two cities would be tailor made for a Christmas movie.
Continue ReadingTrump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
By AAMER MADHANI, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, JOSHUA GOODMAN and REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of President Nicolás Maduro. Using U.S. forces to take control of a merchant ship
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Trump enters Warner Bros. fight, says it’s ‘imperative that CNN be sold’
By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump inserted himself directly into the battle for control of Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday, saying, “It’s imperative that CNN be sold,” while deriding the network’s news coverage. Trump’s comments during a White House roundtable indicated that he favors Paramount’s hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery,
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Former Bolivian President Arce arrested in corruption investigation a month after leaving office
By CARLOS VALDEZ and ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivian law enforcement officials on Wednesday arrested former President Luis Arce as part of a corruption investigation, opening an uncertain chapter in the country’s politics a month after the inauguration of conservative President Rodrigo Paz ended 20 years of socialist rule. A
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Joe Buck gets Hall of Fame’s Frick Award, joins Jack to become first father-son duo to earn honor
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Even though Joe Buck is more widely known these days as the voice of ESPN’s “Monday Night Football,” his broadcast career is rooted in baseball, including calling the most World Series games on television. On Wednesday, Buck received a call that he thought was at least a few years
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Exclusive: Trump’s FEMA council to recommend dramatic downsizing and overhaul – but not elimination – of the agency
By Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A task force created by President Donald Trump plans to recommend the most sweeping overhaul of FEMA in decades, dramatically reducing the federal agency’s role in disaster response by cutting its workforce in half and rolling out a new block grant system designed to get aid to communities faster
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Buchanan County Commission provides update on Juvenile Justice Center project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Buchanan County Commission gathered on Wednesday with the wealth management company, Stifel, to discuss proposed financing options for their juvenile detention project.
Continue ReadingTrump’s ‘gold card’ program goes live, offering US visas starting at $1 million per person
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his long-promised “ gold card ” was officially going on sale, offering legal status and an eventual pathway to U.S. citizenship for individuals paying $1 million and corporations ponying up twice that per foreign-born employee. A website accepting applications went live
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House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases
By STEPHEN GROVES and BEN FINLEY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted to pass a sweeping defense policy bill Wednesday that authorizes $900 billion in military programs, including a pay raise for troops and an overhaul of how the Department of Defense buys weapons. The bill’s passage on a 312-112 vote comes at
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