By Associated Press NEW YORK — Daniel Craig is sitting in the restaurant of the Carlyle Hotel talking about how easy it can be to close yourself off to new experiences. “We get older and maybe out of fear, we want to control the way we are in our lives. And I think it’s sort
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By Associated Press TORONTO — Canada is already examining possible retaliatory tariffs on certain items from the United States should President-elect Donald Trump follow through on his threat to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products, a senior official said Wednesday. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico if the countries
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By Associated Press NEW YORK — The new stage musical about Louis Armstrong on Broadway opens with the jazz icon in a rehearsal room alongside an anonymous piano player. Keep an eye on the guy on keys. Audiences may not know it, but there are actually two Armstrongs onstage at that moment — the actor
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By Associated Press Hollywood cranks out holiday programming as fast as toys are made in Santa’s workshop with broadcast networks, cable channels and streaming services offering seasonal specials. This year’s options include three sequels to the 2023 Hallmark Channel hit “Christmas on Cherry Lane,” a docuseries following what happens when a letter to Santa is
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By Associated Press The Oscar-nominated animated charmer “Robot Dreams” and Lindsay Lohan starring in the Christmas romantic comedy “Our Little Secret” 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: HBO has
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By NewsPress Now NBC honors John Madden by taking the original Madden Cruiser on last trip John Madden’s love of football and family came through the most on Thanksgiving. On Thursday, NBC will continue to honor Madden’s legacy when it opens its broadcast before the nightcap between the Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers. The
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By Associated Press NEW YORK — The holiday shopping season is about to reach full speed with Black Friday, which kicks off the post-Thanksgiving retail rush later this week. The annual sales event no longer creates the midnight mall crowds or doorbuster mayhem of recent decades, in large part due to the ease of online
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By Asher Kaufman University of Notre Dame The Conversation via AP Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah entered a 60-day ceasefire on Nov. 26, 2024, a move aimed at reducing tensions in the region more than a year into a multifront conflict. Under the terms of the deal, Israel would gradually withdraw its forces
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – When it comes to Christmas flowers, poinsettias are the undisputed stars of the season. Their vibrant colors and festive charm bring instant joy to any room, making them a must-have for centerpieces, décor, and more. They’re available in a wider
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Padres, ¿les resulta familiar esta situación? Han trabajado durante horas en la cocina preparando una hermosa comida para estas fiestas. Finalmente se sientan a disfrutarla… solo para ver a sus hijos (y tal vez algunos adultos) pegados en sus teléfonos inteligentes. Sin duda, no es exactamente la escena festiva que
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By NewsPress Now If you’re hitting the road this Thanksgiving, the Missouri Department of Transportation has a map you may want to check out. MoDOT’s Traveler Map was originally only available to drivers through the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the MoDOT website. However, as of Nov. 26, drivers can access it
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By NewsPress Now The lights will turn on Friday, Nov. 29, at two local parks, marking the opening of a St. Joseph Christmas tradition. Community members can join Mayor John Josendale and the city’s parks department for the annual lighting ceremonies for Krug Park’s Holiday Park and Hyde Park’s South Pole. Krug’s Holiday Park lighting
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By Leah Rainwater With colder weather making its entrance this week, the St. Joseph Fire Department has been busy. Two vacant homes were devastated following fire calls on Tuesday. The first happened at about 3:15 p.m. at 21st and Faraon streets. The cause is unknown and no injuries were reported. The second fire was at
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – As the holiday season gets underway, millions of Americans are planning road trips to visit loved ones or enjoy seasonal getaways. AAA projects that nearly 80 million travelers will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period, with 71.7 million traveling by car—a record number. Mercury
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – In today’s tech-driven world, staying up to date with the latest gadgets has become essential, with 77% of Americans prioritizing new technology. If you love everything today’s smartphones or cameras can do, wait until you learn about the specs on another piece of technology that may surprise you: your eyes.
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Sponsored by Office Depot OfficeMax As 2024 winds down, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the past year and set intentions and goals to conquer next year. Whether you’re a small business owner, teacher or remote worker, you have plenty of projects on your front and back burners, just
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By Leah Rainwater After 30 years missing, two stolen headstones have returned to their resting place at a local cemetery. Kurt Jordan, also known as the “KC Cemetery Man”, has been working on preserving Greenwick Cemetery in Amazonia, Missouri, for about five years. The driving factor for his preservation work started because of his father.
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By Ashley Luthans Whether you’re shopping in person or online this holiday season, keeping your purchases and financial information safe requires attention. When out in stores, make sure to keep your belongings close, not allowing them to leave your sight. Frank Till, executive director of the St. Joseph Safety Council, advises women to keep purses
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By Jazmine Knight The Bartlett Center is set to host its first annual Holiday Mart fundraiser. Guests can support kids who use the facility and local businesses from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, at the center, 409 S. 18th St. The mart will feature an array of vendors including a permanent jeweler,
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – New research from Empower explores how America is “spending” the holidays. Key takeaways: 84% of Americans report there is at least one topic they’d want to avoid at the holiday dinner table this year: politics (57%) and financial topics like how much money they have (51%), spend (44%), or make
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Looking for the perfect holiday getaway? There’s no better place to celebrate the season with your loved ones than at Kalahari Resorts, home to America’s largest indoor waterparks. With locations in Texas, Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania — and a new resort
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By Kyle Schmidt Thanksgiving is all about the food for many, making it important to take precautions to avoid serving up anything that could make holiday guests ill. Luke Pitts, an environment public health specialist with the St. Joseph Health Department, offers some tips to make sure the turkey and stuffing are what friends and
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Organizations are increasingly worried about the impact of climate change on their businesses. A national survey by MIT Technology Review Insights, in conjunction with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), asked respondents to identify ways their businesses have already been impacted by climate change, as well as how they’re preparing
Continue ReadingBy David Beasley | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – More than $2 million in grants have been approved for a freight shipping company plannning a $13.7 million expansion in North Carolina. RXO Inc. plans to employ an additional 216 people at the Charlotte facility and produce a minimum average salary of $89,000,
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By NewsPress Now Preparations are underway for an annual holiday concert. The St. Joseph Community Chorus will present “Christmas at the Cathedral” with the Fountain City Brass Band from Kansas City. There will be two concerts, with one at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, and the other at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16,
Continue ReadingBy Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – Drivers going through Kentucky this Thanksgiving weekend will be paying, on average, about 14 cents a gallon less for the fill-ups this year. Data from AAA released on Wednesday found the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.831. While the
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Ready to transform your kitchen and impress your guests this holiday season? Just in time for the family feasts and celebrations, you can give your kitchen a stunning refresh with a simple DIY project — with no mess, minimal effort, and a look that will wow everyone. Creating a beautiful
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By NewsPress Now $1,000,000 Tahoes I see where the city purchased 20 new Tahoes over $1,000,000. Why in the world does the city of Saint Joe Police Department need Tahoes for cars. No more patrolling that they do and vehicles sitting around. They should have bought Ford Pintos. Drive by the Police Department at any
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By NewsPress Now GOWER, Mo. – Tom Grier, 71, of rural Gower, Missouri, passed away, Nov. 19, 2024. He was born on June 29, 1953, to Ralph Eldon and Patricia Ann (Walkup) Grier, in St. Joseph. Tom grew up near Gower on the farm and graduated from Gower High School in 1971. After graduation he
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By NewsPress Now OREGON, Mo. – Jerry Lee Meyer, age 90, passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at the Oregon Care Center, in Oregon, Missouri. Services: Saturday, Nov. 30, 2 p.m. Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon. Family will greet friends one hour prior to services. Interment: Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Maple
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