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Extreme heat may cause Missouri roads to buckle or warp

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis area is experiencing its first round of triple-digit heat, and it's already causing issues on the roads. A picture taken by the Kansas Department of Transportation last week shows a section of I-70, near Ellsworth County, Kansas, buckled from the heat. This could very well happen here in St. Louis. So, I spoke to MoDOT on what causes this, and how it's fixed.MoDOT says the cracks in the road are all thanks to the heat. As temperatures increase into the 90s and 100s in the bi-state area, the extreme heat may cause the pavement to buckle or warp. MoDOT tells us this happens because the roadway surface expands at a crack or joint where moisture has seeped in. The crack weakens the pavement, and the heat causes the pavement to buckle and warp. Expired tag or derelict? Police called as city tows truck from private driveway MoDOT says it never truly knows when or where a pavement buckle may occur, but when it gets this hot outside, there is potential everywher...

Only 2,000 tickets remain for the $700,000 St. Jude Dream Home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Time is running out to get your tickets for the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. There are only about 2,000 tickets left out of the original 16,000. The dream home, valued at $700,000, is a beautiful four-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath property located in Dardenne Prairie. Not only will you have a shot at owning this incredible home, but your ticket purchase also supports the important work of "St. Jude Children's Research Hospital." Expired tag or derelict? Police called as city tows truck from private driveway The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric diseases. Every dollar raised through ticket sales goes to help this important cause, offering hope and healing to children in need.Get your ticket for the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway by visiting www.dreamhome.org or calling 1-800-667-3394.Mark August 17th on your calendar—the day the drawing for the "St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway" takes place. This is when the luck...

Over 50 cooling centers open across the St. Louis area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The heat continues today, and that's a good reason to stay inside. Around 50 cooling centers are now open across our area. Several of them are at rec centers and libraries. 23 people in Missouri died last year due to heat related illnesses.Health officials and the red cross offered advice on staying cool. Stay hydrated, wear appropriate clothing, limit outdoor activities, and wear sunscreen outside.See a list of St. Louis area cooling centers here.

Denver weather: Afternoon and evening thunderstorms likely, more hail and flooding possible

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:25 GMT

Cloudy weather conditions in the metro Denver area will bring potentially severe afternoon and evening thunderstorms that, to the southeast of the city, could accompany golf-ball-sized hail and damaging winds, according to the National Weather Service.Another round of thunderstorms today. Strongest storms will be found along & to the south & east of the Palmer Divide where golfball size hail & damaging winds will be possible. For the Urban Corridor, one inch hail, heavy rainfall, & localized flooding will be possible. #cowx pic.twitter.com/wWIOXRKDyl— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) June 30, 2023Scattered thunderstorms are expected before 3 p.m. and after 5 p.m., the National Weather Service forecasted, estimating the likelihood of rain and thunderstorms at 80%. However, following a day of tornado watches Thursday, the NWS said that threat is low.Forecasters expect storms to develop over the mountains by midday and to move east across Front Range cities this afternoo...

Southern California heat wave arrives Friday, could bring triple digit temps

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:25 GMT

After months of overcast and unseasonable weather across Southern California, a massive heat wave is arriving this weekend just in time for the Fourth of July holiday.Much of the greater Los Angeles area will begin heating up Friday, with the interior valleys and desert communities feeling the strongest levels of heat. Click here for the latest local weather alerts Excessive heat warnings have been issued by the National Weather Service in Los Angeles for the Antelope Valley and Santa Clarita Valley this weekend. A heat advisory will go into effect in the Los Angeles area mountains. KTLA meteorologist Vera Jimenez said Thursday was a day of transition from low pressure to high pressure, and typically high temperatures don't really "kick in" until a day after that transition."But today, even our interior sections, our temperatures rise well above average," Jimenez said.The National Weather Service in San Diego issued a heat advisory for the whole of the Inland Empire, in addition ...

A chatbot to mess with scammers? Genius!

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:25 GMT

Chatbots and artificial intelligence are clearly the Next Big Thing in Silicon Valley, but many of us, including myself, haven't seen much practical use for the technology.Until now.A Monrovia, California man named Roger Anderson has created an AI-powered chatbot designed to dupe telemarketers and scammers into thinking they're speaking with a real person -- and then wasting as much of their time as possible.Brilliant.The Wall Street Journal shared an encounter between a telemarketer named Kevin and Anderson's chatbot, which he calls Jolly Roger.Roger Anderson of Monrovia, Calif. created an AI-powered chatbot designed to waste the time of telemarketers and scammers. June 2023. (KTLA)"Thank you for calling card services," Kevin said, even though it was his bank (or scam operation) that called Anderson, not the other way around. "How are you doing today?""Huh," the chatbot replied."What do you think, how much is owed on your credit cards, collectively," Kevin asked."I’ve been having t...

Madness-A-Go-Go with the Vandals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:25 GMT

Madness-A-Go-Go with the Vandals: Joe Escalante of the Vandals told us about his Madness and the Go-Go’s experience at the Whisky in 1980.Joe Escalante: According to the Internet, it started with The Go-Go’s, although I don’t remember much about their particular set because I had seen them so many times. It’s a blur, and a 17-year-old kid like me could order a Zombie from the bar window for $4.50 in those days. Everyone in the punk scene was in love with Belinda, and I was no exception. My last trip to The Whiskey featured the Dead Kennedys, but this gig promised to be much different. Beauty filled the club, on stage, and in the music. All the artists were dressed to entertain (i.e., no one wore a T-shirt with spray paint on it), adding to the positive escapism.Madness began with a hype man: ‘Hey you! Don’t watch that! Watch this!!’From the first note of ‘One Step Beyond’ the band moved and sounded like nothing I’d ever seen or heard before. I positioned myself right up close....

Is CBD Crude Oil Crummy Or High-Quality? — A Closer Look At Hemp Crude Oil

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:25 GMT

The term “CBD oil” now encompasses a wide array of hemp extracts. Although all CBD oils may look similar, each company uses a different refining process to extract this valuable hemp cannabinoid. Some companies refine away virtually all the secondary hemp compounds, while others focus on preserving the “full spectrum” of the hemp plant.Arguably, hemp crude oil is the most “unrefined” CBD oil on today’s market. While the name may be off-putting, this type of CBD oil is gaining popularity in the hemp community. Customers who are still considering which CBD extract to buy should consider the advantages and disadvantages of crude hemp oil.What Are The Defining Traits Of CBD Crude Oil?Simply put, crude hemp oil is the least purified form of CBD oil. Many companies that make CBD crude oil claim their extract is incredibly close to the chemical profile in hemp flowers. While CBD will be the dominant cannabinoid in hemp crude oils, they will also co...

What to do if your flight is canceled or delayed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:25 GMT

By Forrest Brown | CNNComputer glitches. Staffing shortages. Awful weather. Holiday crunches. So many things can cause a flight to be delayed or canceled.And this July 4 weekend is set to be a record breaker.Friday is expected to be the busiest day of the holiday weekend at airport security checkpoints. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 2.82 million people, surpassing the current single-day travel record from June 16.Friday is also set to exceed the busiest travel day of the holiday weekend in 2019 (July 7), when TSA screened 2.79 million passengers.Thousands of flights have already been canceled this week, with many thousands more delayed.It’s no wonder travelers are wary about making it to their destinations on time – or at all.Here’s some general advice for navigating the system when flights are delayed or canceled.Check the weather forecastsDays ahead of the now-infamous December 2022 bomb cyclone, many US airlines offered their passengers a chance to ...

Toll violation relief for drivers starting July 1

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:25 GMT

(KRON) -- Bay Area drivers will soon see relief coming their way. Starting July 1, drivers who use express lanes or bridge tolls can get a chance to pay their bill with penalties waived. Newsom to double CHP deployment in Tenderloin fentanyl crackdown Toll agencies charge drivers anywhere from $100 to $500 for each violation, giving a huge blow to many low-income residents. An installment plan for bridge and express lane tolls and DMV fees are also available for eligible low-income households.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }To pay your toll debt, call 877-229-8655. The new application process for waivers and payment plans is now open through September 30, 2024.