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Wisconsin voters on Tuesday to decide control of Supreme Court, likely future of abortion access

Published Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:27:36 GMT

Control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and likely the future of abortion access, Republican-drawn legislative maps and years of GOP policies in the key swing state rests with the outcome an election Tuesday that has seen record campaign spending.The winner of the high-stakes contest between Republican-backed Dan Kelly and Democratic-supported Janet Protasiewicz will determine majority control of the court headed into the 2024 presidential election. The court came within one vote of overturning President Joe Biden’s narrow win in 2020, and both sides expect another close race in 2024.It’s the latest election where abortion rights has been the central issue since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June. It’s also an example of how officially nonpartisan court races have grown into political battles as major legal fights play out at the state level.All of it has fueled spending that has topped $42 million, nearly triple the previous national record, for a court ...

Suspect tied to 3 burglaries at south St. Louis storage units

Published Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:27:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Police are linking a St. Louis man to multiple thefts at storage units in south city, claiming he walked away with thousands of dollars of renters’ belongings.Authorities began their investigation two years ago in April 2021, when Matthew Wayne Pelich, 45, allegedly committed dozens of criminal offenses.Pelich has been charged with multiple counts of burglary, property damage, and stealing.According to the probable cause statement, he targeted at least three storage facilities in south St. Louis, located just miles apart.From April 2021 to January 2022, Pelich allegedly stole items from several units at EZ Storage in the 4100 block of Chippewa. The facility is now owned by Life Storage. One victim said hundreds of dollars’ worth of jewelry, designer clothes, and other valuable items were stolen from her unit. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Judge rejects ex-Missouri lawmaker’s push to overturn revolving-door lobbying ban

Published Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:27:36 GMT

Missouri’s ban on lawmakers and legislative staff working as lobbyists for two years after leaving office is a reasonable limit that does not overly burden free speech rights, a federal judge ruled last week.First enacted in 2018 as part of a voter-approved initiative called “Clean Missouri,” the law is designed to prevent corruption and the appearance of corruption, U.S. District Judge Doug Harpool wrote in his order in a case filed by former state Rep. Rocky Miller and legislative assistant John LaVanchy.“A former public official’s acceptance of a lobbying position months or even days after departing government, makes reasonable the belief that those officials may have exchanged political favors for their positions— and salaries —as lobbyists,” Harpool, a former Missouri House member, wrote in the decision delivered Thursday. “The appearance of impropriety is a reasonable and natural conclusion in such a situation.”Miller, a Republican from Lake Ozark, won four terms in the Missou...

St. Charles firefighters help prepare dinner for kids after mom sent to hospital

Published Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:27:36 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - A mother in St. Charles is thankful after a terrible situation while making dinner on Sunday sent her to the hospital. But what the first responders did next after they helped the woman was to make sure the kids were fed.Alicia Watson said the Sunday pasta meal she was making quickly resulted in severe burns.“I was going to drain the potatoes, and the water tipped over,” she said. “When the water tipped over, I slipped and fell. The water fell back on my legs, so I instantly called the kids, and the kids kind of panicked, and of course the firefighters and paramedics came.”Watson had second-degree burns on her legs and feet from the boiling water.“She was transferred for evaluation, but she did have some little kiddos at home, and they were hungry and waiting for dinner,” said Capt. Kelly Hunsel of the St. Charles City Fire Department. “While waiting for dad to arrive, the crew stayed on scene and helped prepare dinner. Mom knew the kids would be fine by themselve...

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Published Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:27:36 GMT

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Home sales have slowed in this California city,prospective buyers can buy a home at a cheaper rate

Published Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:27:36 GMT

Prospective buyers in California may have trouble landing their forever homes in cities like Los Angeles or San Francisco due to expensive home prices and low inventory; however, purchasing a home in the Golden State is still possible.For those with little flexibility on location, a new study from Realtor.com revealed that homes in Chico have been on the market for longer and aren’t as expensive as other homes In California. This is where California residents can find the cheapest homes Researchers found that Chico, located in Northern California, has a surplus in home inventory. On average, homes in the area have stayed in the market for 78 days, which is more than twice as long as they were a year ago, according to the report.In comparison, on average, homes in Los Angeles stay on the market for 61 days and in San Francisco, the average is 29. In San Diego, homes usually remain on the market for 30 days, according to Redfin data from February.Researchers noted that the housing s...

Producer Eric Leopardi and Kale Abrahamson Tackle AI Publicly

Published Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:27:36 GMT

It’s no secret; artificial intelligence is quickly taking the world by storm. Everywhere you turn AI tools like ChatGPT is making headlines for yet another breakthrough innovation.In recent years, Hollywood A-listers have been lining up to get a piece of the next up-and-coming AI startup. From Ashton Kutcher and Elton John to Jay-Z and Leonardo Di Caprio; LA’s most in-the-know celebrity investors are showing AI has no signs of slowing down.However, some, including billionaire Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink founder Elon Musk, have drafted open letters calling for a pause on AI development highlighting its potential threats to humankind.Seeming unscathed by such warnings, NBC and Amazon producer turned tech entrepreneur Eric Leopardi has teamed up with crypto and NFT mastermind Kale Abrahamson as the latest Hollywood business duo to enter the AI space.Kale Abrahamson is among the few visionary entrepreneurs who capitalized big on the crypto and NFT craze. How big, you may ask? He raked ...

Matt McInnis: A Stellar Track Record for Genre Television

Published Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:27:36 GMT

There’s something magical about genre television. It transports viewers to worlds beyond imagination, telling stories filled with unforgettable characters and thrilling adventures. For renowned TV producer Matt McInnis, his lifelong love affair with genre television began when he was just a child.It all started with a chance encounter on the set of The X-Files, where a nine-year-old McInnis first glimpsed the inner workings of a massive TV production. Fast forward to today, and that wide-eyed child has grown into an accomplished producer with an impressive resume that includes the critically acclaimed Marvel Television series Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, The Defenders, and the worldwide sensation The Witcher.McInnis’ passion for storytelling has led him to work on major international television series filmed in locations including New York, Los Angeles, London, Iceland, Cape Town, Toronto, and Vancouver. His dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed, earning him a place in the P...

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Taking Control – How OMORFIE Founder Is Restoring Hair Health

Published Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:27:36 GMT

Morgan Prescott is the founder of OMORFIE, an Australian beauty brand that helps women regain confidence in their hair. Here is everything you need to know about her hair empire. Years of heat styling, bleaching and coloring can severely impact the integrity of your hair leading to fine, brittle strands or even worse – hair loss. But it doesn’t have to be that way anymore thanks to an industry leading and preventive solution: OMORFIE.With 20 years of experience in all aspects of the hair industry (and after her own traumatic hair experience), salon stylist turned beauty entrepreneur, Morgan Prescott created OMORFIE – a magical hair care line that’s transformed into a self-care movement, helping women all over the world regain confidence in their tresses.“I wanted to create a solution that restores hair health and heals hair trauma,” Prescott tells us, adding that this was more than just a business venture for her, but also a personal mission. In 2018, she went through wh...