By Associated Press It was a single photograph that started Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen on the journey to make “Blitz.” As a Londoner, the German bombing raids on the city during World War II are never all that far from his mind. Reminders of it are everywhere. But the spark of inspiration came from an
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By NewsPress Now Meet Jafar! We are so proud of Jafar! Of his litter, he has always been the bravest boy. Jafar accepted petting pretty much right away, and for a kitten not used to people, that’s saying a lot. Now he accepts being held for brief periods, too. He’s going to be a good-looking
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By Associated Press The body horror film “The Substance” and an album by Tyler, the Creator are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: “Despicable Me 4” arrives on Peacock, the
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By NewsPress Now Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges ATLANTA | Rapper Young Thug pleaded guilty Thursday in Atlanta to gang, drug and gun charges and will be released from jail, though he could be put back behind bars if he violates the terms of his sentence. The 33-year-old Grammy
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By Missouri Independent via TN Content Exchange Three Republican Missouri state senators — including one running for secretary of state — are once again being sued by the man they incorrectly identified in social media posts as being the shooter at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory celebration. Denton Loudermill of Olathe, Kansas, filed
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts WASHINGTON | Boeing overcharged the Air Force nearly $1 million for spare parts on C-17 cargo planes, including an 8,000% markup for simple lavatory soap dispensers, according to the Pentagon’s inspector general. The Defense Department’s auditor reviewed prices paid for 46 spare
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press LONDON — U.K. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves conceded Thursday that wages may rise by less than previously thought as a direct result of her budget decision to increase a tax that businesses pay for their employees. On Wednesday, Reeves raised taxes by around 40 billion pounds ($52 billion) and announced more government
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI is launching a ChatGPT-powered search engine that could put the artificial intelligence company in direct competition with Google and affect the flow of internet traffic seeking news, sports scores and other timely information. San Francisco-based OpenAI said Thursday it is releasing a search feature to paid users of
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By Associated Press NEW YORK — The downside of high expectations thumped Wall Street on Thursday, and Microsoft and Meta Platforms dragged U.S. stock indexes lower despite delivering strong profits for the summer. The S&P 500 sank 1.9% for its worst day in eight weeks and fell further from its record set earlier this month.
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By Chris Fortune Missouri Western State University is honoring local women in the Federal Reserve with a display next week. The college will present “Voices of Women in the Federal Reserve” in the Spratt Hall Atrium. The exhibit highlights the voices of current and former Missouri women from the two regional Federal Reserve banks in
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — As a presidential race profoundly shaped by Americans’ frustration with high prices nears its end, the government said Thursday that an inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve has dropped to near pre-pandemic levels. The Commerce Department reported that prices rose just 2.1% in September from a year earlier,
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By Associated Press LANSING, Mich. — Donald Trump is set to visit Dearborn, Michigan — the nation’s largest Arab-majority city — on Friday, according to a local business owner who first insisted the former president call for peace in Lebanon before hosting him. Metro Detroit is home to nation’s largest concentration of Arab Americans, with
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By Associated Press PHOENIX — Kamala Harris said Thursday that Donald Trump’s comment that he would protect women whether they “like it or not” shows that the Republican presidential nominee does not understand women’s rights “to make decisions about their own lives, including their own bodies.” “I think it’s offensive to everybody, by the way,”
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press About 8,000 N. Korean troops at Ukraine’s border WASHINGTON | The Biden administration says some 8,000 North Korean soldiers are now in Russia near Ukraine’s border and are preparing to help the Kremlin fight against Ukrainian troops in the coming days. The new figure announced Thursday is a dramatic increase from
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The city of St. Petersburg will spend about $6.5 million to clean up and guard against any further harm to Tropicana Field, the home of baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays that was heavily damaged by Hurricane Milton. The translucent fiberglass dome of the ballpark was shredded by the storm
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By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have reached the point where they seem to be making history just about every week. Patrick Mahomes becoming the fastest player in NFL history to throw for 30,000 yards in last week’s win over Las Vegas. Travis Kelce sitting one touchdown reception short of
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press No. 17 Kansas State (7-1, 4-1 Big 12) at Houston (3-5, 2-3) BetMGM College Football Odds: Kansas State by 12 1/2. Series record: Kansas State leads 1-0 What’s at stake? Kansas State aims to remain in the hunt for a spot in the Big 12 championship game and a chance to make
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now Central v. Winnetonka The Indians get to host a district game for the second year in a row. For Central, it’s a rematch with a team they already beat by 26 in the first game of the season back in August. Winnetonka got right in the middle of the regular season, but
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By Associated Press HOUSTON — Kansas State coach Chris Klieman knows how thin the margin of error is in college football. His Wildcats have been in three one-possession games this season and won all of them, including last week’s 29-27 win over rival Kansas. No. 17 Kansas State (7-1, 4-1 Big 12) still has hopes
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Murals aren’t just large-scale works of art — though they function all on their own to beautify public spaces. They also serve as powerful platforms for cultural expression and highlight the vibrancy of their communities. According to research from nonprofit Americans for the Arts, art in public spaces (like murals)
Continue ReadingBy Brett Rowland | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Defense said Thursday the budget for the Military Intelligence Program was $29.8 billion for fiscal year 2024. That’s a nearly 7% increase over last year’s top line budget, which was $27.9 billion for fiscal year 2023. That’s up from the $24.1 billion appropriated
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By Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers’ first game of the season in South Korea was overshadowed afterward by Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter hinting at his stealing from the Japanese superstar. Their last postgame was a beer and champagne-fueled celebration of the franchise’s eighth World Series title. In between came a multitude of
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By Kendra Simpson When heading out for trick-or-treating, parents usually consider the easiest and safest spots while kids are generally concerned with obtaining as much candy as possible. The answer to both? Retirement communities. St. Joseph has several candy hot spots, such as Ashland Avenue and Deer Park, that promise heavy bags and satisfied trick-or-treaters.
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By Metro Creative Automotive problems are often best left to professionals. Though seasoned car enthusiasts may be capable of diagnosing and fixing car troubles without the assistance of a trusted mechanic, most drivers are better off letting the pros address issues under the hood. But drivers can still play a vital role in vehicle maintenance.
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By Metro Creative No two drivers are the same, and that reality is evident when motorists look for a new vehicle. Some drivers may want a flashy sports car, while others hope to get a great deal on a spacious minivan. Drivers also may be looking for different types of deals when visiting a dealership.
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By Kirsten Stokes The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department will be out this Halloween evening conducting sex offender compliance checks around the area. Before going out on patrol, officers at the law enforcement center had a meal and briefing from 5 to 5:30 p.m. to go over protocol and where each officer will do checks. Sheriff
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Hearing loss is often called a “silent epidemic” because it can develop slowly and go unnoticed for years. According to the National Council on Aging, more than 60 million Americans over the age of 12 experience some degree of hearing loss, and nearly one in three of them is 65
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By Leah Rainwater If you plan to go trick-or-treating tonight, remember to grab a hoodie or a coat. Temperatures will be in the mid-50s when the “night full of frights” begins. As the sun goes down, temps will drop to the upper 40s. Although it might be cold this Halloween, there are no chances of
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – With pumpkin-themed food lining the grocery stores and the arrival of sweater weather, it can only mean one thing — autumn is in full swing! This beloved season lends itself well to cozy date nights and spending quality time with the people you care about. Now is the time to
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By Missouri Department of Conservation KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites those wishing to get their hunter education certification to attend one of three skills courses offered at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center. Classes are scheduled on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. and
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