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Two St. Louis City high schools lead new list ranking best in Missouri

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:11:20 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Two institutions in the City of St. Louis lead a new list ranking the best public high schools in Missouri. US News and World Report released its annual rankings of the best high schools in the nation earlier this week. The rankings also break down the best high schools in each state. For Missouri, the top two schools recognized are both in the Saint Louis Public Schools district. That includes Metro Academic and Classical High School at the top and the Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience as the runner-up. "It's a big day for SLPS! We now have the TOP TWO HIGH SCHOOLS IN MISSOURI!" the district replied in response to the rankings via Twitter. High schools in the St. Louis and Kansas City metros dominated the top of the list. Seven of the Top 10 were located either in St. Louis City or St. Louis County. The US News and World Report's Top 10 high schools in Missouri (in order) include: Metro Academic and Classical High School - St. Louis CityCollegiate School of M...

Circle K stations offering 30 cents off per gallon Thursday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:11:20 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Drivers are getting a surprise deal on gas Thursday, courtesy of Circle K. The gas station chain announced that over 5,000 locations across the US will be offering 30 cents off per gallon from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and half off on food and drinks from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.“Ahead of the Labor Day weekend, we are proud to honor our customers’ unwavering loyalty and take the energy and excitement of Circle K Day up a notch with even more spectacular savings," states Alex Miller, Chief Operating Officer for Circle K. US questions Tesla move to allow hands-free driving longer with Autopilot Circle K says that these discounts will continue at most gas stations. Some locations will hand out fuel discount cards for 10 cents off per gallon of fuel. You can also sign up for a Circle K debit card to save 10 cents per gallon every time you fill up.The deal is only available at participating Circle K locations and may not be available in some states. To see which locations are offering this...

Driver without license plates sparks high-speed chase in St. Louis County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:11:20 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A man driving a vehicle without license plates reportedly led officers on a high speed chase around north St. Louis County last week. Prosecutors have charged Rashaud First with resisting arrest and endangering the welfare of a child in the investigation. St. Charles County Executive says residents taking unfair advantage of flood buyout program According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, the chase began on Aug. 24 on New Halls Ferry Road. Investigators say First took off from the scene, with another woman and a one-year-old child in the car, as police attempted to pull him over. First was speeding, weaving in and out of traffic, and did not obey traffic lights during the chase, per court documents, He reportedly threw a pistol out of a window and came to a stop near Scranton Avenue. Police later seized the pistol and a bag containing multi-color capsules. First was on felony probation in connection with a 2022 drug case out of St. Louis, per court docu...

Chevron tells state it plans layoffs as part of purchase of Denver’s PDC Energy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:11:20 GMT

After completing its $7.6 billion purchase of PDC Energy, Chevron Corp. expects to terminate at least one-third of the positions at PDC’s offices in Denver and Evans, but the company said people can apply for open jobs at the merged company.As required by state law, Chevron notified the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment of the impending layoffs Aug. 25. Chevron said it told employees about the layoffs during town halls last week.Chevron has more than 500 open positions that PDC Energy employees can apply for, said Kim McHugh, vice president of the company’s Rockies business unit.PDC has about 600 workers. Chevron’s notice to the state said the maximum number of layoffs would be 199, but that most would be offered jobs.“The PDC Energy employees are critical to our success as we continue to operate in the DJ Basin. Both companies have very comparable cultures that focus on safe and reliable operations, and benefiting the communities where we operate.”...

Broncos adding veteran WR Phillip Dorsett on practice squad deal as roster flux continues

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:11:20 GMT

The Broncos might be short on wide receivers on their 53-man roster, but they’re adding at least a pair of veterans to the practice squad.Denver on Wednesday morning agreed to sign wide receiver Phillip Dorsett to the 16-man squad, a source confirmed to The Post. There, he’ll join Lil’Jordan Humphrey, who spent the entire offseason with the Broncos and even practiced with the team Tuesday with the understanding that he’d be released and then re-signed to the practice squad the next day.Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | A five-step plan for rebooting Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson Denver Broncos | In better place mentally, Randy Gregory is ready to help Broncos defense reach new heights: “How can someone that big be that quick and strong?” Denver Broncos | What Broncos’ very temporary initial 53-man roster says about current state of Sean Payton’s team Denver Broncos | Broncos DC Vance J...

Telluride Film Festival celebrates 50 years with an A-list full of auteurs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:11:20 GMT

Two specters hover above the Telluride Film Festival as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, starting Aug. 31.Make that three.Since last year’s installment, two of the festival’s quartet of visionary co-founders have died: Bill Pence, 82, and Tom Luddy, 79. Since SAG-AFTRA went on strike in July, questions have dogged the fall film festival circuit about whether actors would be able, or willing, to promote films from the studios represented by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.Colman Domingo portrays Civil Rights maverick Bayard Rustin in “Rustin.” At left is Aml Ameen as Martin Luther King. Courtesy NetflixBut any 50-year-old worth the candles on a cake can handle change and challenges. Julie Huntsinger, Telluride’s executive director for 13 years, was clear-eyed if giddy as she ran down the festival’s offerings, which include films having their first screenings as well as others that had their world premieres at the 2023 tone-setting Cannes, Sundance, Locarno ...

American Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize a strike, although a walkout still unlikely

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:11:20 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Flight attendants at American Airlines voted overwhelmingly to authorize union leaders to call for a strike, a move designed to put pressure on the carrier during negotiations over pay raises.The Association of Professional Flight Attendants said Wednesday that more than 99% of members who voted recently favored giving the union power to call a strike. The union backed up the vote with picketing at several airports.Union President Julie Hedrick said the vote tells company management that flight attendants, who have not received raises since 2019, are “fired up.” American executives, she said, “ignore this strike vote at their peril.”American said, “We’re proud of the progress we’ve made in negotiations with the APFA, and we look forward to reaching an agreement that provides our flight attendants with real and meaningful value. We understand that a strike authorization vote is one of the important ways flight a...

Nissan's all-electric SUV is stylish and practical

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:11:20 GMT

There are so many new options when it comes to EV's, but not all of them come from a manufacturer with this much experience in electric batteries.Recently, I've been test driving the 2023 Nissan Ariya, an all-electric crossover that I wasn't even aware existed until I started researching the latest Nissan Leaf.Now that I've discovered the Ariya, I'm surprised I didn't notice it sooner on city streets. Perhaps that'd due to its resemblance of the Rogue. But Ariya kicks it up a notch with slick, futuristic styling both inside and out.Nissan has been making electric vehicles for over a decade thanks to the success of the Leaf, so they have plenty of expertise when it comes to battery technology. The Ariya has a range of about 300 miles on a full charge. In my testing, I found this to be a sweet spot for EV's.The interior is nice and roomy, with a minimalist cabin. Immediately, you notice two wide horizonal digital displays. They work wirelessly with CarPlay, wired with Android Auto.The...

Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and more late-night hosts launch 'Strike Force Five' podcast

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:11:20 GMT

Since the start of the strike, late-night talk shows have been placed on pause. Now, they're being put to work to help out their colleagues. In support of striking staff, Stephen Colbert, Seth Myers, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and John Oliver have joined forced for their own limited podcast. TV show hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon speak onstage during the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sept. 18, 2011, in Los Angeles, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)It's called "Strike Force Five," and yes - all five men will be the hosts. Spotify made the announcement on Tuesday, with the first episode launching on Aug. 30."The series will run for at least twelve episodes, with each host serving as a rotating moderator," the announcement read. "All proceeds received by the hosts from 'Strike Force Five' will go to out-of-work staff from the hosts’ respective shows, including 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' 'The Tonight Show S...

CBS sets hour-long tribute to Bob Barker for Aug. 31

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:11:20 GMT

Dan Clarendon | New York Daily NewsFive days after Bob Barker’s death at the age of 99, CBS will honor the longtime TV host, who graced television airwaves for five decades.CBS announced Tuesday that it will broadcast the one-hour special, “The Price Is Right: A Tribute to Bob Barker,” on Thursday, Aug. 31, at 8 p.m. ET.The network said the special will feature priceless moments from Barker’s half-century on television, including his first and final episodes of “The Price Is Right,” his first time introducing the Plinko game, and his emotional announcement that the show’s soundstage had been renamed the Bob Barker Studio.Viewers will also see video montages of emotional “Price Is Right” contestants and funny mishaps from Barker’s tenure on the game show, CBS’s press release added.Plus, the special will feature a clip from CBS’ 2007 celebration of Barker’s career, in which the TV host’s “Happy Gilmore” co-star Adam Sandler paid homage to the star with a poem titled “Ode to Bob Barker...