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'John Wick' stars honor late co-star Lance Reddick

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:25 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne were among the “John Wick: Chapter 4" stars honoring Lance Reddick, their co-star who died unexpectedly last week, at the film's Los Angeles premiere. “We lost our brother, and in a really sort of very shocking way. I think we’re all still in shock. “Life is," the visibly-shaken Fishburne said, pausing briefly before continuing, "hard sometimes.” Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Reddick, 60, died Friday in Los Angeles of natural causes, his publicist Mia Hansen said. No further details were provided. Many of those who worked on the film wore blue ribbons to honor Reddick, who was a prolific character actor with prominent roles in “The Wire,” “Oz” and the “John Wick" film franchise.“Just to be in his light and to get a chance to work with him, I’ll cherish for the rest of my life,” Reeves said. “He had such a passion for his work and his craft. He was gracious. He had a d...

Several rounds of rain expected near St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- This week will feature several rounds of rain and possible thunderstorms. Tuesday afternoon's rain will be mostly light to at times moderate. Temperatures will be chilly today, but warm into the 60s Wednesday and low 70s Thursday. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here There will be a chance for a few showers and storms Wednesday, but a fair amount of dry time. Rain and storm chances increase Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Some severe hail is possible with these storms.Another round of rain and storms is expected Thursday night into Friday morning. This batch is likely to be the heaviest rain of the week. Rainfall totals for the week will range from one to four inches, with the heavier totals likely southeast of I-44 from southeast Missouri into southern Illinois.The late week heavy rain may pose a flood concern southeast of St. Louis, depending on the exact track and speed of that system.

Joel Hofer stays up, draws another start as Binnington returns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Young goaltender Joel Hofer made the most of his "emergency" stint for the St. Louis Blues this weekend, so much it seems he's won the chance to stay at the top level for the rest of the season. Hofer is expected to draw his third straight start Tuesday as the Blues host the Detroit Red Wings. The 22-year-old, after a brief look last season, thrived in two games against the Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets, stopping 65 of 67 shots (.970 save percentage) between both games. He would have officially earned his first NHL shutout on Sunday had it not been for a midgame skate issue, though settled for a combined shutout with veteran Thomas Greiss. Trending: St. Louis rage -- Chicago’s thin-crust pizza featured in the New York Times Jordan Binnington, the Blues' regular starting goalie since their 2019 Stanley Cup run, is eligible to return to the lineup Tuesday evening. He just finished serving a two-game suspension Sunday, following antics against the Minnesota Wild ...

Gun owner arrested after juvenile dies in accidental shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A 23-year-old St. Louis man is in custody after a juvenile was fatally wounded in an accidental shooting over the weekend.According to a spokesperson for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting took place shortly after 2:40 a.m. on March 19, in the 7800 block of Decatur Drive, located in the Boulevard Heights neighborhood.Police claim the 23-year-old told investigators he was showing off the gun to two juveniles, and gave the firearm to one of the kids. The juvenile suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head and died.The 23-year-old was arrested at the scene, but has not been charged as of Tuesday afternoon.

Police: Man dead following shooting, rollover crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man died overnight after being shot and crashing his vehicle in the Fountain Park neighborhood of north St. Louis.According to a spokesperson for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the situation unfolded shortly after 2:30 a.m. Tuesday.Police received a Shotspotter alert in the 1100 of Walton Avenue, immediately followed by a call for a crash at Page Boulevard and Euclid Avenue.When officers arrived at the crash scene, they found one vehicle had rolled over, and the driver had seemingly been ejected onto the sidewalk. Police noted the vehicle sustained ballistic damage. Top story: Family makes public plea after missing woman’s car found abandoned Meanwhile, officers responding to Walton Avenue found numerous shell casings in the street.The victim was rushed to a local hospital and later pronounced dead. His name has not been released.The physician at the hospital discovered the victim suffered a gunshot wound to his torso, but could not definitively say...

Two Russian bankers suspected of money laundering at home managed to flee to the European Union

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:25 GMT

Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has put Leonid Shorsher and Sergey Kamzin, two major shareholders of the Citi Invest Bank, on the federal wanted list.  The site of the Ministry does not specify the exact reason for the warrant. The case cards of both fugitives obtained by a Russian publication Lenta.ru indicate that Leonid Shorsher and Sergey Kamzin are “wanted under an article of the Criminal Code".  The sources told Lenta.ru that the case could relate to the money laundering and fraud activities  of the City Invest Bank shareholders. No other details have been provided by the Lenta.ru sources.Citi Invest Bank, controlled by its Board Members Sergey Kamzin and Leonid Shorsher, has previously been a focus of numerous scandals.  For example, Russian media have reported that the bank was involved in illegal cash out operations together with Intrustbank that has been stripped of its banking license for dubious activities by the Russian Central Bank.  Oleg ...

Lance Lott Pronounced Dead in Pedestrian Crash on 5 Freeway [Santa Clarita, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:25 GMT

21-Year-Old Castaic Man Killed in I-5 Pedestrian CrashSANTA CLARITA, CA (March 21, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, a pedestrian-auto collision on 5 Freeway claimed the life of Lance Lott.The deadly incident happened around 2:50 a.m. along the northbound Golden State (5) Freeway at the Castaic Scales in Santa Clarita.According to the CHP, the 2019 Ford Transit 250 can hit a pedestrian walking in the northbound lanes, near the Castaic Commercial Enforcement Facility.Subsequently, a 57-year-old man from Stevenson Ranch stopped and contacted 911.Responding emergency personnel tragically declared the pedestrian dead at the scene.Later, the coroner’s office identified the deceased victim as 21-year-old Lance Lott from Castaic. In the end, officials issued a SigAlert in the area for at least five hours.Santa Clarita Officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the pedestrian crash. Those with additional information can contact the CHP Newhall area office at 661-600...

The Sound Of Healing – Mollie Mendoza’s Journey Continues

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:25 GMT

The popular musician announced that there’ll be new recorded music for her patient fans soon. After touring the world and completing major work in the field of sound healing, the concious artist has given some updates and insights to her future plans.Mollie Mendoza is one of the big names on the frontier of this new wave of musical healing experiences. Though nothing entirely new, the demand and awareness for these practices is bigger than ever. In the midst of Yoga studios, retreats and mindfulness, sound healing has found its very own space. One, that is rapidly growing.  Mendoza, originally from London, performs in private circles and public events as big as large music festivals.Though based between her home country as well as Portugal and Central America, the musician has been able to travel in abundance due to the nature of her work, continuously forming and expanding her communities.In the United Kingdon, the sound healer created a special space by successfully running ...

Sofiya Broyan Opens Up About Her Breakup with “Heart of Broyan” Winner

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:25 GMT

Reality TV shows often create fairy tale endings for contestants, but what happens after the cameras stop rolling? Sofiya Broyan, the famous blogger and host of the reality show “Heart of Broyan,” recently opened up about her breakup with the show’s winner, Alex Freeban.Last year, “Heart of Broyan” premiered, and viewers watched as Broyan searched for love among a group of men who were not part of the show business world. In the final episode, Broyan and Freeban shared a tender kiss before driving off in a red retro Cadillac to get to know each other better. However, the relationship did not last long, and the couple eventually broke up.In a recent video on her YouTube channel, Broyan revealed the reason for their breakup. She explained that after the show, she and Freeban continued to communicate, but their relationship fizzled out. Broyan cited her busy schedule as the reason for the breakup, saying that she was constantly working and had little free ...

Brooke Jeffrey Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Stoneman Avenue [Pittsburg, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:25 GMT

Vanessa Landeros, Robert Sainez Arrested after Pedestrian Crash on Briarcliff DrivePITTSBURG, CA (March 21, 2023) – Tuesday night, a hit-and-run pedestrian crash on Stoneman Avenue claimed the life of Brooke Jeffrey.The incident took place on March 14th, just before 7:15 p.m., near the intersection of Stoneman Avenue and Briarcliff Drive.According to reports, 17-year-old Jeffery was crossing the street on Stoneman Avenue from Briarcliff Drive, headed to Golden Gate School. There, in the crosswalk, a vehicle struck her, leaving her with serious injuries. Passersby called the 911. Meanwhile, the suspected vehicle left the scene without rendering aid to the victim.Emergency crews arrived shortly after. Medics then transported the injured girl to a local hospital for treatment. Later, at the hospital, officials pronounced 17-year-old Brooke Jeffrey dead, due to the extent of her injuries.Following the collision, police identified and arrested Vanessa Landeros and Robert Sainez in ...