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28th annual Secret Gardens Tour returns Sunday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:04 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Calling all gardening enthusiasts in the Capital Region! The 28th annual Saratoga Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour returns Sunday, July 9.Rooted in tradition, the Secret Gardens Tour is the biggest fundraiser of the year for its host, Soroptimist International of Saratoga County. The local branch of the service organization supports projects and people that work to improve the lives of women, girls and the community, including Wellspring, which assists victims of domestic violence in Saratoga County. 27th annual Secret Gardens Tour returns Sunday in Saratoga A dozen private gardens in Saratoga Springs and Wilton are featured in this year’s self-guided tour, which takes place (rain or shine!) from July 9, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit their website to purchase advance tickets for $25 online or at select locations, to find details about this year’s gardens, and to learn more about Soroptimist International of Saratoga County.Day-of tour tickets and pr...

Body found on sidewalk along St. Charles Rock Road

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:04 GMT

PAGEDALE, Mo. -- The Major Case Squad has been called to investigate a fatal shooting in Pagedale. It happened near the intersection of St. Charles Rock Road and Engelholm, not far from the police station.At around 1 a.m., police responded to reports of a person in distress. A passerby called authorities, telling them about a person lying on the sidewalk along St. Charles Rock Road at Engelholm. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered the lifeless body of a male victim. He was declared dead at the scene. Shell casings were found near the body. What is causing the mysterious St. Louis County hum? At this stage, Pagedale police have only confirmed the victim's gender, withholding both his age and name from public disclosure. The Pagedale Police Chief stated earlier that no suspects have been identified thus far, leaving the investigation open.As the investigation progresses, law enforcement will continue to gather evidence and seek leads to bring justice to the victim and their lov...

Scattered showers return Friday night and last through the weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Friday starts off nice with a few clouds, lower dew points, and comfortable temperatures. Highs will be in the mid 80s this afternoon as clouds increase. The chance for showers and thunderstorms returns this weekend, starting with a warm front Friday evening and night. Scattered thunderstorms Friday evening may impact outside plans. Some of these storms could be strong and could create some heavy downpours.  St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here More showers and storms are likely overnight and Saturday through the afternoon as a cold front comes through. Highs on Saturday only around 80. Sunday is looking drier, with a chance of afternoon storms lingering in the southern third of the region. Highs Sunday in the low 80s. We’ll warm back up Monday and Tuesday as sunshine returns. 

Man shot and killed at a south St. Louis gas station Friday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A man was shot and killed at a gas station early Friday morning. The shooting happened at the QuikTrip gas station in the 4100 block of Gravois at around 4:30 a.m. He was shot in the neck and head.Homicide detectives have been called to the scene near the intersection of Gravois and Chippewa. This is a developing story. More details will be posted here as they come into the FOX 2 newsroom.

Ask Amy: Teenager is excluded, and now Mom is mad

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:04 GMT

Dear Amy: My niece lives 10 states away and is getting married.Her invitation stated that my 17-year-old son was invited only to the wedding ceremony — not the reception.I told her that we would not be spending thousands of dollars (flights, hotel, rental car, gifts) for a 15-minute ceremony.Her response was, “You can come, and he can sit in the hotel.”I said that we were still not coming. And (I told her), “By the way — that was so rude.”Now her parents are angry, and others in the family are weighing in.We’re still not going to this wedding, as I am still not going to make my son sit in a motel room.How do I make this situation better?— Irate Aunt in MDDear Irate: You state that you want to make this situation better, but you don’t outline your definition of “better.”Might I suggest an afternoon at Six Flags?Related ArticlesAsk Amy | Ask Amy: Parents refuse to recognize gay relationship Ask Amy | Ask Amy: Real estate agent won’t stop co...

NATO extend boss Stoltenberg's term

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:04 GMT

NATO members agreed on Tuesday (4 July) to extend the term of Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg for a further year.The decision has been widely signaled in recent weeks but ambassadors to NATO are expected to formally approve the extension during a meeting on Tuesday, said the diplomats, who spoke on Monday (3 July) on condition of anonymity.Stoltenberg has guided the North Atlantic Treaty Organization through a series of crises since taking charge in 2014, most recently rallying NATO members in support of Ukraine while seeking to prevent the war there from escalating into a direct conflict between NATO and Russia.Stoltenberg, 64, is a former prime minister of Norway. He was due to complete his term as the top civilian at the transatlantic security alliance at the end of September but is now likely to stay on for a further 12 months.Stoltenberg said in February he was not seeking an extension to his contract. But NATO members asked him to accept one after failing to reach consensus...

Single-family residence in Fremont sells for $2 million

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:04 GMT

4227 Nicolet Avenue – Google Street ViewA 2,160-square-foot house built in 1965 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 4200 block of Nicolet Avenue in Fremont was sold on May 31, 2023, for $2,003,000, or $927 per square foot. The property features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a garage as well as two parking spaces. The unit sits on a 6,747-square-foot lot.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:In May 2023, a 1,630-square-foot home on Jacinto Drive in Fremont sold for $1,655,000, a price per square foot of $1,015. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,704-square-foot home on the 4200 block of Jacinto Drive in Fremont sold in September 2022, for $1,610,000, a price per square foot of $945. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Cripps Place, Fremont, in September 2022, a 1,797-square-foot home was sold for $1,630,000, a price per square foot of $907. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.Related ArticlesHousing | Single fam...

Horoscopes July 7, 2023: Michelle Kwan, face the future with optimism

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:04 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Kwan, 43; Berenice Bejo, 47; Shelley Duvall, 74; Ringo Starr, 83.Happy Birthday: A thorough approach to whatever you do will pay off this year. Dedication, loyalty, compassion and common sense will take you to a place that offers peace of mind. Refuse to let what others do tempt you to make poor decisions. Choose honor and integrity over risk and manipulation. Look for alternatives that help you focus on what’s important to you. Face the future with optimism, imagination and fearlessness. Your numbers are 6, 13, 18, 24, 36, 40, 47.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Do something physical that will ease stress, keep you from saying something you shouldn’t and encourage you to do your own thing. Personal improvements will lift you and motivate you to do something you enjoy. Stick to a budget and have fun. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Consistency will lead to success. You’ll gain ground if you are persistent and willing to do the work...

Bridge: July 7, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:04 GMT

This week’s deals have treated declarer’s play when he must choose among two or more finesses. It’s better to try everything — combine your chances — than to rely on a single chance.Cover the East-West cards. West leads the jack of spades against four hearts. How will you try for 10 tricks?Say you win the first spade and draw trumps. At IMP scoring, take the best play for the contract. You can finesse in diamonds by leading to the jack, but only after taking the K-A. You guard against a doubleton queen with East.OVERTRICKWhen the queen falls, you can finesse in clubs for an overtrick. If East’s diamonds were Q-10-9-8, you would finesse in clubs.At matchpoint duplicate, your play would be different. The contract is “normal” — every pair will reach four hearts — so you would try for the maximum number of tricks: You would take the ace of diamonds and lead to the jack. If the cards lay perfectly, you would make two overtricks,...

Price Controls: An Inflation Solution That Doesn’t Screw Workers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:04 GMT

Centrist and right-wing economists continue to advocate for laying off workers and engineering a recession to address inflation. But why not set commodity price controls instead? This week on Deconstructed, Ryan Grim is joined by James K. Galbraith, a professor of government and business relations at the University of Texas at Austin. Galbraith has an extensive history of working in government, including as executive director of the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress and an economist for the House Banking Committee. Galbraith and Grim discuss the implementation of price controls by the U.S. government, how it brings down prices, how the Biden administration has used it and could use it more, and how Galbraith’s father — economist and politician John Kenneth Galbraith — was instrumental in setting commodity price controls during the post-World War II era.Transcript coming soon.The post Price Controls: An Inflation Solution That Doesn’t Screw Workers appeared first o...