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St. Joseph sewer customers receive calls about billing error

August 21, 2025 9:33 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Some St. Joseph sewer customers are receiving calls from city representatives regarding a billing error.

Patricia Arquette and Tramell Tillman star in "Severance

Patricia Arquette says we won’t have to wait ‘that long’ for the next season of ‘Severance’

August 21, 2025 9:23 am CNN Newsource

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Patricia Arquette understands the need for more from Lumon Industries. The Oscar- and two-time Emmy-winner, who is again nominated for TV’s biggest honor this year for playing the twisty and manipulative exec Harmony Cobel on “Severance,” told CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister in a recent interview that fans of the show

The character Towlie arrives in Washington

‘South Park’s’ latest episode takes aim at federal take over of DC police and AI

August 21, 2025 9:22 am CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “South Park” slowing down when it comes to mocking the Trump administration. In the latest episode of the popular Comedy Central animated series, a recurring character named “Towelie,” a walking and talking towel, visits major landmarks in Washington, DC, as armed military and tanks are present. “Wow,” Towelie

A Ukrainian service member fires a self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops near a front line in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region

Trump ramps up rhetoric on Russia-Ukraine conflict as peace talks momentum stalls

August 21, 2025 9:20 am CNN Newsource

By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Thursday appeared to offer a rationale for Ukraine to go on offense against Russia, notable rhetoric as the momentum around peace talks has stalled. “It is very hard, if not impossible, to win a war without attacking an invaders country. It’s like a great team

The spread of Max could increase surveillance of Russian citizens.

Kremlin-backed Max messenger app to be pre-installed on all smartphones sold in Russia

August 21, 2025 9:17 am CNN Newsource

By Ryan Hogg, CNN London (CNN) — The Russian government will require the state-backed Max messenger app to be pre-installed on all smartphones and tablets sold in the country, in a move that could increase surveillance of Russian citizens. According to an official statement Thursday, Max will be installed on devices from September 1. The

Sports on TV for Friday, Aug. 22

August 21, 2025 9:10 am Associated Press

By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, Aug. 22 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:05 a.m. FS2 — AFL: Melbourne at Collingwood 11 p.m. FS2 — AFL: Adelaide at North Melbourne 2 a.m. (Saturday) FS2 — AFL: Geelong at Richmond 5:30 a.m. (Saturday) FS2 — AFL: Sydney at West

Shelter officials and community members are searching for answers after a cat was shot and paralyzed in Pittsburgh.

Cat euthanized after being shot and paralyzed

August 21, 2025 9:10 am CNN Newsource

By PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Shelter officials and community members are searching for answers after a cat was shot and paralyzed in Pittsburgh’s Brookline neighborhood. Jan Perry lives on Oakridge Street in Brookline. She’s been taking care of an outdoor cat that has spent time

Aging U.S. railroad bridges are self-inspected and their findings are kept secret

August 21, 2025 9:10 am Associated Press

By LEX DOIG, JAEHEE KIM and ADRIAN MANCERA COTA / Howard Center for Investigative Journalism Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at Arizona State University CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — The fire burned for about nine hours, billowing smoke and scorching the wooden trestles of a nearly 75-year-old railroad bridge that spans the Marys River in Corvallis,

WNBA Glance

August 21, 2025 9:09 am Associated Press

All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Atlanta 23 13 .639 — New York 22 14 .611 1 Indiana 19 16 .543 3½ Washington 16 20 .444 7 Chicago 9 26 .257 13½ Connecticut 8 27 .229 14½ WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB x-Minnesota 28 7 .800 — Las Vegas 23 14

A man was arrested Wednesday morning after he allegedly attacked the staff of a Planet Fitness in West Bloomfield Township and later led police on a high-speed chase.

Man allegedly attacks Planet Fitness staff, leads police on chase

August 21, 2025 9:06 am CNN Newsource

By Joe Buczek Click here for updates on this story Michigan (WWJ) — A man was arrested Wednesday morning after he allegedly attacked the staff of a Planet Fitness in West Bloomfield Township and later led police on a high-speed chase. West Bloomfield police responded to the Planet Fitness on Orchard Lake Road around 9:30

MLS Glance

August 21, 2025 9:05 am Associated Press

All Times EDT Eastern Conference W L T Pts GF GA Cincinnati 16 7 4 52 42 34 Philadelphia 15 6 6 51 44 26 Nashville 14 8 5 47 44 31 Orlando City 13 6 8 47 53 35 Inter Miami CF 13 5 6 45 53 39 Columbus 12 5 9 45 42

Baseball Glance

August 21, 2025 9:02 am Associated Press

All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 74 54 .578 — New York 69 58 .543 4½ Boston 69 59 .539 5 Tampa Bay 61 67 .477 13 Baltimore 59 68 .465 14½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 76 53 .589 — Kansas City 66 62 .516 9½ Cleveland 64

American League Glance

August 21, 2025 9:01 am Associated Press

All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 74 54 .578 — New York 69 58 .543 4½ Boston 69 59 .539 5 Tampa Bay 61 67 .477 13 Baltimore 59 68 .465 14½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 76 53 .589 — Kansas City 66 62 .516 9½ Cleveland 64

Baseball Expanded Glance

August 21, 2025 9:01 am Associated Press

All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away RS RA DIFF Toronto 74 54 .578 — — 6-4 L-1 42-21 32-33 625 572 53 New York 69 57 .548 4 +2 8-2 W-5 37-25 32-32 655 544 111 Boston 68 59 .535 5½ +½ 3-7 L-3 41-25

National League Glance

August 21, 2025 9:01 am Associated Press

All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 74 53 .583 — New York 67 60 .528 7 Miami 60 67 .472 14 Atlanta 58 69 .457 16 Washington 52 75 .409 22 Central Division W L Pct GB Milwaukee 80 48 .625 — Chicago 73 55 .570 7 Cincinnati 67 61 .523

NFL Expanded Glance

August 21, 2025 8:59 am Associated Press

All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div Miami 1 0 1 .750 48 41 0-0-0 1-0-1 0-0-0 1-0-1 0-0-0 New England 2 1 0 .667 78 72 1-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 2-1-0 0-0-0 N.Y. Jets 1 1 0 .500 42 41 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0

James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder and key leader on the Christian right, dies at 89

August 21, 2025 8:53 am Associated Press

By MIKE CATALINI and HOLLY MEYER Associated Press James Dobson, a child psychologist who founded the conservative ministry Focus on the Family and was a politically influential campaigner against abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, died on Thursday. He was 89. Born in 1936 in Shreveport, Louisiana, Dobson launched a radio show counseling Christians on how to

James Dobson, whose conservative Christian ministry Focus on the Family long fought abortion and gay rights, has died

August 21, 2025 8:45 am Associated Press

COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. (AP) — James Dobson, whose conservative Christian ministry Focus on the Family long fought abortion and gay rights, has died.

The Latest: Trump thanks police and troops as DC crackdown on crime and immigration intensifies

August 21, 2025 8:35 am Associated Press

By The Associated Press President Donald Trump took a field trip Thursday to the U.S. Park Police operations facility in Washington, where he addressed about 300 National Guard troops and federal law enforcement officials and praised his military crackdown on crime and immigration in the city. The White House said there have been 630 arrests,

Powell to give his last Jackson Hole speech under watchful gaze of Wall Street and the White House

August 21, 2025 8:33 am Associated Press

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Just three weeks ago, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke to reporters after the central bank had kept its key interest rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting and said the job market was “solid.” His assessment was important because if the job market is healthy,

Behind ‘Splitsville,’ the year’s funniest relationship comedy

August 21, 2025 8:28 am Associated Press

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer There’s only so much directing you can do when you send your lead actor, who is holding several bags of goldfish, in water, on a roller coaster with a 35 mm camera strapped to the front. You just have to trust. “Splitsville” director and actor Michael Angelo Covino knew

Visitors to this year's Minnesota State Fair might get sticker shock when buying some of their favorite foods.

Visitors to this year’s Minnesota State Fair might get sticker shock when buying food favorites

August 21, 2025 8:28 am CNN

WCCO By Marielle Mohs Click here for updates on this story Minnesota (WCCO) — Visitors to this year’s Minnesota State Fair might get sticker shock when buying some of their favorite foods. Tino Lettieri and his mom are prepping their stand, Tino’s, for “The Great Minnesota Get-Together.” He’s been selling pizza on a stick and

Netanyahu says he will push ahead with Gaza City takeover and renewed ceasefire talks

August 21, 2025 8:24 am Associated Press

By WAFAA SHURAFA, SALLY ABOU ALJOUD and MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he will give final approval for the takeover of Gaza City while also restarting negotiations with Hamas aimed at returning all the remaining hostages and ending the war on Israel’s terms.

Rosanne Forster has been selling her handmade gifts at Forster's Craft Corner for nearly 30 years in a cozy she-shed off Highway 238. She makes ribbon roses and baskets

Grandmother’s craft store sees influx of new visitors after grandson’s Facebook post goes viral

August 21, 2025 8:21 am CNN

WCCO, FACEBOOK, TYLER LARSON, CNN, Facebook/Tyler Larson By Derek James Click here for updates on this story Minnesota (WCCO) — A grandma’s quiet craft shop in Holdingford, Minnesota, got a big surprise thanks to her loving grandson and a viral Facebook post. Rosanne Forster has been selling her handmade gifts at Forster’s Craft Corner for

California is set to act fast after Texas advances congressional maps to boost Republicans

August 21, 2025 7:52 am Associated Press

By JIM VERTUNO and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press The national redistricting battle enters its next phase Thursday as California Democrats are scheduled to pass a new congressional map that creates five winnable seats for their party, a direct counter to the Texas House’s approval of a new map to create more conservative-leaning seats in that

Walmart is raising prices because of tariffs. Customers are still flocking to Walmart

August 21, 2025 7:42 am CNN Newsource

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Walmart is getting hit by tariffs, like every other business in America. But customers are still flocking to Walmart because they believe the retailer offers them the biggest bang for their buck. The retail behemoth once again on Thursday showed how it uses its size to dominate

A dental assistant at the New England Dental Group found a camera taped to the toilet in the staff bathroom

Dentist accused of hiding camera inside staff bathroom at office

August 21, 2025 7:34 am CNN Newsource

By Victoria D Click here for updates on this story MARLBORO, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A Massachusetts dentist is facing charges after investigators said he hid a camera in the staff bathroom at his office in Marlboro. According to the Middlesex District Attorney, a dental assistant at the New England Dental Group found a camera taped

A new study from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater

Researchers find that otter poop can tell important information about the ecosystem

August 21, 2025 7:25 am CNN Newsource

By Caroline Foreback Click here for updates on this story EDGEWATER, Maryland (WJZ) — Otters may look adorable, but scientists say their poop is a goldmine of information. A new study from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, Maryland, found that otter poop, or “scat,” serves as a natural report card for the ecosystem.

SelectQuote: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

August 21, 2025 7:02 am Associated Press

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — SelectQuote, Inc. (SLQT) on Thursday reported net income of $12.9 million in its fiscal fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Overland Park, Kansas-based company said it had net loss of 2 cents. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 17 cents per share. The company

A server cuts from a large spit of meat that's roasting in a food stand in the municipal market in Mérida

How roasted meats went spinning all the way around the world

August 21, 2025 6:49 am CNN Newsource

By Jen Rose Smith, CNN Even during his days off, Raul Morales gets spotted by fans. On a recent visit to Universal Studios Hollywood, Morales, owner of Taqueria Vista Hermosa in Los Angeles, was waiting in line when he heard shouting. “People called out ‘Chef Al Pastor! Chef Al Pastor!’” Morales said, laughing. Morales, who