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‘You’re a hero’ - Injured Hermann officer welcomed home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:41 GMT

WASHINGTON, Mo. – It was an emotional night in Washington, Missouri, on Tuesday as a large crowd welcomed home a local hero who was critically injured in the line of duty.Hermann officer Adam Sullentrup was shot in the head back in March. Around 8 p.m. Tuesday, people lined Highway 100 in Franklin County to show their support as he was escorted back home.Sullentrup had been recovering at a hospital in Colorado. He suffered a serious brain injury as a result of the March shooting. People who showed up to show their support Tuesday said they want Sullentrup and his family to know the entire community stands with them. Villa Ridge resident Lauri Goodwin echoed that sentiment.“I feel this never should have happened to him, and I just want to come out to support him coming home,” Goodwin said.Union resident Hannah Berkaw said the homecoming is a needed step in the community’s recovery process. Another St. Louis resident loses property via Recorder of Deeds Office “It was a rough day wh...

Commission approves amendments to Spanish state aid scheme, including €5.61 billion budget increase, to compensate energy-intensive companies for indirect emission costs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:41 GMT

The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, amendments to a Spanish scheme to partially compensate certain energy-intensive companies for higher electricity prices resulting from the impact of carbon prices on electricity costs (so-called ‘indirect emission costs') under the EU Emission Trading Scheme (‘ETS').  The scheme was originally approved by the Commission on 16 March 2022 (SA.100004). Under the scheme, the compensation is granted to eligible companies through a partial refund of the indirect emission costs incurred between 2021 and 2030. The compensation is granted for indirect emission costs incurred in the previous year, with the final payment to be made in 2031.  Spain notified the following modifications to the existing scheme: (i) a budget increase of €5.61 billion leading to an overall budget of €8.51 billion to compensate costs from 2022 to 2030, to account for the increase in the forward price of EU ETS allowances; and (ii) the introduction of an ...

Harriette Cole: What do I do about an ex-friend who’s trying to undermine my work?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:41 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a 25-year-old woman, and I work in finance at a bank. I’m struggling to manage a relationship with a co-worker.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: My newfound love of reading is disrupting my life Advice | Harriette Cole: I’m on the road to burnout and I can’t see a solution Advice | Harriette Cole: I felt like a loser so I quit my job after a week. Now things are even worse. Advice | Harriette Cole: My mom is putting up a huge fight about my college decision, but it’s my life Advice | Harriette Cole: I’m a college student now, so I can’t relate to my family This colleague, whom I once considered a friend, has become increasingly competitive and seems to be undermining my work. We used to collaborate effectively and share great conversations. However, things have taken a sharp turn.It may have something to do with the fact that I was just prom...

Miss Manners: How should I have responded to a loud comment about my makeup?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:41 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: The husband of a friend remarked (shouted, actually) to me, from outside a closed bathroom door, that I wear too much makeup!Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: She was embarrassingly rude in public and then blamed it on anxiety Advice | Miss Manners: We had to give up our season tickets because of the hooters Advice | Miss Manners: Unless her house is on fire, I find the host’s behavior reprehensible Advice | Miss Manners: So now moms expect their own gifts at kids’ birthday parties? Advice | Miss Manners: Why I would never get rid of this useless item I keep tripping over I was mortified, and of course, I had not asked for his opinion.What would have been the proper response?GENTLE READER: As you were behind a closed bathroom door, the proper response was silence.If this caused him to repeat himself or increase his volume, he would only embarrass himself. Assuming that...

Got family in town for Thanksgiving? Here’s 10 new movies to watch at the box office or streaming

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:41 GMT

Many folks have family members coming into town for Thanksgiving weekend.Do you need a good movie to watch on the couch or for a trip to the multiplex?Below are 10 new movies to watch at the holiday box office or on streaming:‘Dashing Through the Snow’Where to Watch: Disney+Newly released on streaming services is the Disney+ original comedy “Dashing Through the Snow,” following a divorced social worker named Eddie (Chris “Ludacris” Bridges) who watches his daughter Charlotte (Madison Skye) on Christmas Eve. When Eddie visits his neighbor’s house, he finds a man named Nick (Lil Rel Howery), who claims to be the real Santa. Eddie is skeptical due to a childhood incident where a mall Santa robbed his home. ‘Good Burger 2’Where to Watch: Paramount+A generation raised on Nickelodeon’s “Kenan & Kel” grew up loving the movie “Good Burger” (1997), which began as a sketch on “All That.” F...

Hawaii wins 70-61 against Northern Arizona

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:41 GMT

HONOLULU (AP) — JoVon McClanahan had 13 points in Hawaii’s 70-61 victory over Northern Arizona on Tuesday night.McClanahan added five assists for the Rainbow Warriors (3-0). Justin McKoy scored 11 points while shooting 5 for 11, including 0 for 4 from beyond the arc, and added seven rebounds. Matthue Cotton was 3-of-6 shooting (2 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 10 points.The Lumberjacks (2-4) were led by Trenton McLaughlin, who posted 14 points and two steals. Jayden Jackson added 13 points for Northern Arizona. In addition, Oakland Fort finished with 10 points and two steals.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Colorado State Rams face the Boston College Eagles

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:41 GMT

Boston College Eagles (4-0) vs. Colorado State Rams (4-0)Kansas City, Missouri; Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rams -5.5; over/under is 148BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado State Rams take on the Boston College Eagles in Kansas City, Missouri.Colorado State went 15-18 overall with an 8-5 record in non-conference play during the 2022-23 season. The Rams allowed opponents to score 71.4 points per game and shoot 44.5% from the field last season.Boston College went 16-17 overall with a 6-5 record in non-conference games in the 2022-23 season. The Eagles averaged 6.3 steals, 3.5 blocks and 11.8 turnovers per game last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

New Mexico State Aggies and the Southern Illinois Salukis square off

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:41 GMT

Southern Illinois Salukis (3-1) vs. New Mexico State Aggies (3-3)Cancun, Mexico; Wednesday, 6 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The New Mexico State Aggies will face the Southern Illinois Salukis at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Cancun, Mexico.The Aggies are 3-3 in non-conference play. New Mexico State is sixth in the CUSA scoring 72.3 points while shooting 40.8% from the field.Southern Illinois finished 23-10 overall with an 8-3 record against non-conference opponents during the 2022-23 season. The Salukis averaged 65.7 points per game while allowing opponents to score 61.4 last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Butler Bulldogs and the No. 19 Florida Atlantic Owls meet

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:41 GMT

Florida Atlantic Owls (2-1) vs. Butler Bulldogs (3-1)Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 2:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The Butler Bulldogs square off against the No. 19 Florida Atlantic Owls in Orlando, Florida.Butler finished 14-18 overall with an 8-3 record in non-conference play during the 2022-23 season. The Bulldogs averaged 12.6 assists per game on 24.1 made field goals last season.Florida Atlantic went 35-4 overall with a 24-3 record against non-conference opponents in the 2022-23 season. The Owls allowed opponents to score 65.3 points per game and shot 40.3% from the field last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Old Dominion hosts Princeton following Jenkins’ 21-point game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:41 GMT

Princeton Tigers (4-0) at Old Dominion Monarchs (1-2)Norfolk, Virginia; Wednesday, 4 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -3.5; over/under is 134.5BOTTOM LINE: Old Dominion faces the Princeton Tigers after Chaunce Jenkins scored 21 points in Old Dominion’s 86-77 loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks.Old Dominion went 12-4 at home a season ago while going 19-12 overall. The Monarchs averaged 6.4 steals, 3.8 blocks and 10.9 turnovers per game last season.Princeton went 7-4 on the road and 23-9 overall a season ago. The Tigers averaged 75.5 points per game last season, 34.9 in the paint, 11.3 off of turnovers and 7.6 on fast breaks.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source