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New Captain D's express model arrives in St. Louis, redefining fast seafood dining

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

HAZELWOOD, Mo. - Popular fast food chain Captain D's announced Wednesday that its third express model nationwide and first in the St. Louis metropolitan area is now open for business. The new Captain D's, located at 8001 Lindbergh Boulevard in Hazelwood, vows to be a fast seafood restaurant experience. It consists of a double drive-thru, which a spokesperson says has improved service times by up to a minute and a half and increased the number of cars that pass through each day by up to 35%. Check the radar -- Storms expected Wednesday The Captain D's Express is 960 square feet but has a much smaller layout and no dining room. With a drive-thru and walk-up windows, the new layout of the kitchen, and the reduced menu speed up cooking and speed up service.Express types can cut start-up costs by as much as 25% because they take up less space. A smaller area also means that the staff will be smaller, with 20–25 people instead of the usual 40–45.Captain D's is open every day of the week...

Tornado tears roof off house, hail “the size of canned hams” reported in northeastern Colorado

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

This video, via Denver 7, was caught on one of the Viaero network cameras on the Eastern PlainsAt least one tornado — and possibly two — touched down in Yuma County on Tuesday evening and churned up debris, causing damage south of Yuma but sparing buildings in the town center, authorities said Wednesday morning.A vortex ripped the roof off a house south of town with a family inside and leveled outbuildings, City Manager Scott Moore said. The people were rescued, and no injuries were reported. Multiple power lines were torn down, Moore said, adding that he believes two tornadoes may have touched down around 4:50 p.m.“It would be very complicated to have a tornado such as that hit a city. I was watching and worried. Thankfully we avoided most of the damage in town,” he said. “The family was removed by emergency personnel. No injuries. We are very fortunate. People are moving about as normal.”We are in the basement. This is no joke get in your basement and take cover....

4 struck by vehicle at Mission Hills car dealership

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

Four people were struck and injured by a vehicle at a car dealership in Mission Hills Wednesday morning.The crash occurred around 9:10 a.m. at 11041 N. Sepulveda Blvd., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Firefighters and LAPD officers respond to the scene of a crash at a car dealership in Mission Hills on Aug. 9, 2023. (KTLA)A solo vehicle struck workers in the service center area, briefly trapping one underneath the vehicle. Preliminary reports indicate that victim is in grave condition, while another has a head injury and the other two had unspecified minor injuries, fire officials said. No further details about the crash have been released.Aerial video from Sky5 showed several firefighters attending to victims at the scene.

Lil Tay, child rapper and internet personality, dies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

Lil Tay, the young YouTube star and rapper, has passed away. According to reports online, she was just 14 years old. The family of Tay, whose real name is Claire Hope, issued a statement about her passing in a post on Instagram on Wednesday morning. It appears her brother has died as well. "It is with a heavy heart that we share the devastating news of our beloved Claire's sudden and tragic passing. We have no words to express the unbearable loss and indescribable pain," the statement read. "This outcome was entirely unexpected and has left us all in shock. Her brother's passing adds an even more unimaginable depth to our grief. During this time of immense sorrow, we kindly ask for privacy as we grieve this overwhelming loss. as the circumstances surrounding Claire and her brother's passing are still under investigation."Lil Tay, whose real name is Claire Hope, has passed away. Her family released a statement on Aug. 9, 2023. Photo: Instagram,"Claire will forever remain in our heart...

Will this winding portion of Mulholland Highway ever reopen to the public?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

Will The Snake, a winding portion of the Mulholland Highway, ever reopen to the public? The 2.4-mile stretch of roadway nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains was given the nickname due to its many twists and turns. Storm damage from the 2018 Woolsey Fire, particularly caused by mudslides, prompted officials to close that portion of the roadway from Kanan Road to Sierra Creek Road for the past four years.A portion of Mulholland Highway known as The Snake is seen in this file image taken from Sky5. (KTLA)Construction is expected to be completed next year, but now officials are debating whether it is safe to reopen The Snake, which is notorious for street racing and violent crashes, to the public, The East Bay Times reported. “The problem is speed. The problem is speed on a roadway that is not built to go at the speeds that people do travel frequently … we’ve seen some horrific accidents due to that,” said Mark Pestrella, director of the county Department of Public Works. Winning $3....

13-Year-Old Girl Arrested after Pursuit Crash on Alpine Avenue [Stockton, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

Teenage Girl Arrested after Pursuit Collision near Mission RoadSTOCKTON, CA (August 9, 2023) – Early Thursday morning, a 13-year-old girl was arrested after a pursuit crash on Alpine Avenue.The incident occurred around 1:15 a.m., near Mission Road.Investigators say they spotted a vehicle driving without its headlights on. The driver then failed to pull over and the pursuit ensued.The suspect vehicle drove through multiple stop signs before eventually slamming into a wall and breaking a fire hydrant.Following preliminary duties, police arrested the 13-year-old driver for felony evading. Meanwhile, the 12-year-old passenger was returned to their parents.Medics say both young occupants escaped serious injury. At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more information will be released.Thousands of people are injured each year due to reckless driving. If you’re behind the wheel, pay full attention to the road...

Woman Killed in Pedestrian-Vehicle Collision on 101 Freeway [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

Semi-Truck Versus Pedestrian Crash near Alvarado Street Resulted in FatalityLOS ANGELES, CA (August 9, 2023) – Early Tuesday morning, a pedestrian-vehicle collision on 101 Freeway in the Echo Park area left a woman fatally injured.CHP officers responded to the deadly incident around 3:45 a.m. along the southbound lanes of the Hollywood (101) Freeway, near Alvarado Street.Based on the initial investigation, the woman experienced some vehicle difficulties and pulled over the highway to check her car.Subsequently, the driver walked into the traffic lanes for unknown reasons, causing her to get hit by a semi-truck.Responding emergency personnel declared the woman dead at the scene. However, her name and city of residence remain undisclosed to the public, pending notification from her next of kin.According to CHGP Sgt. Jensen, there are no signs of foul play and the collision appeared to be an accident.In the end, authorities closed down all the southbound lanes of Highway 101 and ...

Man Hospitalized after Electric Scooter Accident on 31st Street [San Diego, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

29-Year-Old Man Injured in Scooter Versus Trolley Collision near Commercial StreetSAN DIEGO, CA (August 9, 2023) – Monday afternoon, a man was hospitalized after an electric scooter accident on 31st Street.Authorities responded to the scene around 3:06 p.m., near Commercial Street.Per reports, a man riding an eastbound 2016 Vespa scooter on Commercial Street lost control for reasons unknown. As a result, the Vespa rear-ended an MTS Trolley going westbound on the same street.Medical responders transported the 29-year-old man to UCSD Hillcrest for treatment of life-threatening injuries. Although, police have not yet released his identity.Officers say alcohol was not a factor in the collision. At this time, the San Diego Police Traffic Division is asking anyone with additional information about the electric scooter accident to contact them at 888-580-8477.One small driving mistake can easily lead to a dangerous accident. This is why it is important to drive defensively and always...

Sixto Rodriguez dies; singer-songwriter’s unusual story of global fame told in documentary ‘Searching for Sugar Man’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

By Corey Williams | Associated PressDETROIT — Singer and songwriter Sixto Rodriguez, who became the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary “Searching for Sugar Man,” has died. He was 81.Rodriguez’s death Tuesday in Detroit was announced on the Sugarman.org website and confirmed Wednesday by his granddaughter, Amanda Kennedy.He died following a short illness, according to his wife, Konny Rodriguez, 72.A 2013 Associated Press story referred to Rodriguez as “the greatest protest singer and songwriter that most people never heard of.”His albums flopped in the United States in the 1970s, but — unknown to him — he later became a star in South Africa where his songs protesting the Vietnam War, racial inequality, abuse of women and social mores inspired white liberals horrified by the country’s brutal racial segregation system of apartheid.Swedish filmmaker Malik Bendjelloul’s documentary “Searching for Sugar Man” presented Rodriguez to a much larger audience. The ...

A ‘failure to launch’: Why young people are having less sex

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

By Hannah Fry | Los Angeles TimesVivian Rhodes figured she would eventually have sex.She was raised in a Christian household in Washington state and thought sex before marriage would be the ultimate rebellion. But then college came and went — and no sex. Even flirting “felt unnatural,” she said.In her early 20s, she watched someone she followed on Tumblr come out as asexual and realized that’s how she felt: She had yet to develop romantic feelings for anyone, and the physical act of sex just didn’t sound appealing.“Some people assume this is about shaming other people, and it’s not,” said Rhodes, 28, who works as a certified nursing assistant in Los Angeles. “I’m glad people have fun with it and it works for them. But I think sex is kind of gross. It seems very messy, and it’s vulnerable in a way that I think would be very uncomfortable.”For what researchers say is an array of reasons — including technology, heavy aca...