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20th Anniversary of Christian Ferguson's disappearance marks launch of alert system for missing disabled individuals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- This weekend, all eyes will be on the 20th anniversary of when Christian Ferguson went missing. In a touching moment, Christian's mother, Theda Person, has introduced a new medical alert system designed especially for disabled individuals who go missing. The story of Christian Ferguson and the difficulties met by disabled individuals are clearly reflected in the creation of this medical alarm system. This Sunday at 5 p.m., Theda Person will celebrate the memory of her son at the waterfall fountain in the World's Fair Pavilion. Christian has been missing for 20 years, and sadly, he has never been found. Today is the actual date that he went missing.He was born with a genetic disorder that required care and medicine. Christian went missing on June 11, 2003, when he was nine years old. His dad, Dawan Ferguson, claimed that his SUV was stolen while Christian was still in it. Even though the SUV was found, Christian was still missing. Court papers showed that Christian ...

St. Louis Archdiocese settles sexual abuse lawsuit for $1 Million

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The archdiocese of St. Louis has agreed to pay roughly one million dollars to settle a sexual abuse lawsuit. That's according to our partners at the post office. The case involves a man who alleges he was sexually abused as a boy by Gary Wolken, a former priest at Ascension Catholic Church in Chesterfield in the 1990s. He was later sentenced to 15 years in prison. The archdiocese released this statement, saying, in part, "The protection of children and vulnerable adults is our highest priority. We are hopeful that this settlement provides some measure of comfort for the victim and for his family."

The hazy weather will give into rain later in weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- This morning started out cool. Because of the flames in Canada, it's a nice afternoon with hazy sunshine. The air quality in Orange is unhealthy for individuals with sensitive respiration. Saturday will start out dry. Rain starts late Saturday and won't stop until Sunday. About.50" to 1" of accumulation. This weekend, highs will be in the 80s. Next week will start out dry and cooler.

Ask Amy: Woman is hurt, lonely, and far from home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:48 GMT

Dear Amy: I am 50, and my husband of 28 years is 62.We recently moved to a new country for his job. Our kids are attending university in another country. This has been a huge change for me as I have no kids at home to look after. For legal reasons I can’t work here, but I do volunteer at the local homeless shelter.My husband recently started reaching out to all of his ex-girlfriends, and when I asked why he said he can’t explain it.I am hurt, menopausal, lonely, and sad. I honestly don’t know what to do.Should I return to my home country and start my life over?I can’t speak to him or look him in the eyes because it hurts me so much.To add to the misery, we are having his sisters visit soon for a two-week stay.I feel like my spirit is crushed.— Crushed WomanDear Crushed: Your husband can explain his actions — he just doesn’t want to. And now you two are engaged in a silent and lonely battle.As hard as it is for you, I would suggest looking him in t...

Italy welcomes baby to parliament for first time

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:48 GMT

A baby took a seat in the Italian parliament for the first time ever on Wednesday (7 June), when lawmaker Gilda Sportiello breastfed her son Federico in the Chamber of Deputies, triggering a round of applause from fellow members.The event would be more commonplace in many countries, but was underlined by the acting lower-house speaker in traditionally male-dominated Italy."It's the first time, with the backing of all parties. Best wishes to Federico for a long, free, and peaceful life," said Giorgio Mule as he chaired the parliamentary session."Now we'll speak quietly."In November last year a parliamentary rules panel gave the go-ahead to women lawmakers to enter the chamber with their children and breastfeed them up to the age of one."Too many women stop breastfeeding ahead of time, not by choice, but rather because they are forced to return to the workplace," said Sportiello, from the left-leaning 5-Star Movement.Giorgia Meloni took office in October as Italy's first woman prime m...

A haven in Alameda

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:48 GMT

Tucked away in the serenity of Crown Harbor is this updated two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo.Enjoy living near the shoreline pathway overlooking Sunny Cove. Step down from the tiled foyer into the living room with modern lines, expansive glass windows, hardwood-style flooring and a fireplace.The kitchen comes with plentiful cabinetry, a garden window, subway backsplashes and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen and dining areas flow together seamlessly.Every window offers vistas of lush landscaping and vibrant trees.Your luxe primary bedroom retreat showcases generous proportions, ample closets and an en suite with dual vanities and a walk-in shower.Perks include an in-unit washer/dryer, private patio and an attached one-car garage.Location: 568 Queen’s RoadOffered at: $845,000Listing agent: Dania R. Alvarez, Realtor DRE #01404808 (510) 301-3507 [email protected] provided by: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties. BHHSDrysdale.com

Review: Life as a lesbian in Margaret Thatcher’s Britain

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:48 GMT

By Lindsey Bahr | Associated PressA high school gym teacher grappling with her sexual identity is challenged on both a micro and macro level in 1988 England in ” Blue Jean,” a quietly complex portrait of compartmentalization and self-actualization.In October 1987, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher gave a speech in which she bemoaned the state of education and said that “Children who need to be taught to respect traditional moral values are being taught that they have an inalienable right to be gay.” This was just part of her critique of the state of education and the agenda of “extremist teachers” pushing “political slogans” and “anti-racist mathematics” who are cheating children out of a “sound start in life.” By May of 1988, a law was passed (Section 28) that would “prohibit the promotion of homosexuality” and would remain in effect in some form until 2003. Don’t worry if the law doesn...

Donald Trump indicted on 7 counts in classified documents probe

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:48 GMT

(CNN) — Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on seven counts in the special counsel’s classified documents probe, a stunning development that marks the first time a former president has faced federal charges.Trump is facing a charge under the Espionage Act, his attorney Jim Trusty said on CNN Thursday, as well as charges of obstruction of justice, destruction or falsification of records, conspiracy and false statements.The special counsel has been investigating Trump’s handling of classified documents that were brought to his Mar-a-Lago Florida resort after he left the White House in 2021, as well as possible obstruction of the investigation and government efforts to retrieve the material.The former president wrote on Truth Social that he had been informed by the Justice Department he was indicted and that he was “summoned to appear at the Federal Courthouse in Miami on Tuesday, at 3 PM.”“The corrupt Biden Administration has informed my attorneys that I have been Indicted...

Stock market today: European shares slip, Asian shares higher after Wall St’s return to bull market

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:48 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — European shares declined Friday after a day of gains in Asia following Wall Street’s return to bull market status. France’s CAC 40 lost 0.4% to 7,198.50 while Germany’s DAX slipped 0.3% to 16,886.40. Britain’s FTSE 100 shed 0.4% to 7,572.16. The future for the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 0.2% and the contract for the S&P 500 future was down 0.1%. Asian benchmarks rose Friday, tracking Wall Street’s gains. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 surged 2.0% to finish at 32,265.17. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.3% to 7,122.50. South Korea’s Kospi added 1.2% to 2,641.16. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng advanced 0.5% to 19,389.95. The Shanghai Composite rose 0.6% to 3,231.41. Still, Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management, said worries persist over the weakness of China’s recovery from pandemic restrictions “China’s post-reopening recovery has slowed incredibly in the second quarter,” Innes said i...

You paid your Metro fare. Metro police might soon stop the people who don’t in DC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:48 GMT

Metro says it has lost tens of millions of dollars a year in revenue since the D.C. Council decriminalized fare evasion in 2018 and made it nearly impossible to enforce the civil offense. A new proposal from Ward 2 councilmember Brooke Pinto would change that. (WTOP/David Andrews)(WTOP/David Andrews) Metro says it has lost tens of millions of dollars a year in revenue since the D.C. Council decriminalized fare evasion in 2018 and made it nearly impossible to enforce the civil offense. A new proposal from Ward 2 councilmember Brooke Pinto would change that. (WTOP/David Andrews)(WTOP/David Andrews) One of the biggest frustrations Metro General Manager Randy Clarke has expressed is the revenue the transit system lose...