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St. Louis County man admits stealing Veterans Administration disability benefits

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A veteran from Berkeley, Missouri, appeared in federal court on Tuesday and admitted stealing $106,245 in disability benefits from the Veterans Administration through false medical claims.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said Charles Adams, 50, claimed to have physical limitations and applied for various benefits, but was later seen working out at a gym.According to court documents, Adams applied for an increase in disability benefits in, citing degenerative disc disease and degenerative arthritis from his time in the service. In April 2017, he reported difficulty getting out of bed and problems standing up for long periods. A VA examiner reported that Adams walked slowly and had a noticeable limp.When he returned to the VA for reexamination that November, Adams claimed to have limitations regarding his range of motion, rotation, and other use of his back.In February 2018, Adams filed for individual unemployability benefits...

Josh Hawley pushes for more radioactive testing in St. Charles County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:25 GMT

WASHINGTON - Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley is pushing for more testing for radioactive contamination in St. Charles County, according to a letter he sent to the United States Department of Energy on Monday. Hawley specifically asks for more testing around Weldon Spring, which was home to a uranium chemical processing plant from 1957 to 1966. He says the site was reviewed in 2021, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources offered an extensive critique of the DOE's cleanup and monitoring efforts in Weldon Spring. Furniture store closes without warning, customers want their money back Hawley notes the DOE's remediation plans has some "serious sampling deficiences" that prompt further action. "The residents of my state are suffering from ongoing radioactive contamination," said Hawley in the letter. "That contamination was caused by the government’s Manhattan Project efforts, and it has never been properly cleaned up. Instead of active remedies, the government now relies on a str...

Pac-12 survival: Colorado’s conundrum and the unique challenge of a Boulder existence

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:25 GMT

One event, two athletic directors and an immeasurable difference in public commitments encapsulated the Pac-12’s wobbly present.There was Utah’s Mark Harlan, sharing the main stage with commissioner George Kliavkoff late last week at the preseason media extravaganza in Las Vegas. Harlan fielded questions from the reporters and, in the process, doubled down on Utah’s allegiance.“Our words and actions speak for themselves,” he said. “We are proud members of this conference.”A few hours later, Colorado’s Rick George took the same stage for a 15-minute panel discussion on the College Football Playoff, then declined to take questions as he scurried out the rear exit.“I’ve got a flight to catch,” he said.Utah and Colorado joined the Pac-12 on the same day, July 1, 2011. By all accounts, the Utes are committed to a future in the conference despite the protracted media rights negotiations that have frustrated fans and campus officials alike.But Colorado’s status isn’t as clear in the public...

Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town” rockets to No. 2 on charts after music video controversy

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:25 GMT

LOS ANGELES — Jason Aldean ‘s “Try That in a Small Town” is experiencing exponential growth following controversy over its music video.“Try That in a Small Town,” which was released in May, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week just behind BTS’s Jung Kook solo single “Seven,” featuring Latto. The track experienced the biggest sales week for a country song in over 10 years.According to Luminate, the song hit 11.7 million on-demand audio and video streams between July 14 and 20, marking a 1,000% increase from the previous week. Prior to the music video release on July 14, the track accounted for 987,000 streams in the U.S.Digital song sales increased from 1,000 to 228,000, in those same weeks, respectively.The music video for the song lasted just one weekend on Country Music Television before the network pulled it in response to an outcry over its setting and lyrics. When the network removed the video from its rotation, it had 350,000 views on YouTube. Now th...

Select Bustang fares are going half price. Here’s when you can purchase them.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:25 GMT

Passenger fares for Bustang will be discounted to half price for most routes in August and September.Starting Aug. 1 and continuing through Sept. 30, all fares, including seniors, people with disabilities, and children (2 – 11 years old), will be discounted 50% on the following routes: West Line between Grand Junction and Denver; North Line between Fort Collins and Denver; South Line between Colorado Springs and Denver, including Colorado Springs to the Denver Tech Center; and RamsRoute between Colorado State University and Denver.Related ArticlesTransportation | I-70 reopens after fatal crash near Eisenhower Tunnel Transportation | Fines begin on I-70 mountain express lanes after 5,600 drivers receive warnings for skirting rules Transportation | Westbound Interstate 70 near Genessee exit reopens after pickup fire Transportation | Tolling starts this week on I-70 express lanes in northeast Denver Transportation | ...

Bronny James suffers cardiac arrest during USC practice

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:25 GMT

LeBron "Bronny" James Jr., LeBron James' oldest son, is currently in the hospital after collapsing during basketball practice at the University of Southern California. The Athletic's Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charnia tweeted, "James collapsed on the court Monday and had a cardiac arrest. He was taken to the hospital and is now in stable condition and no longer in the ICU."TMZ Sports was the first to report the news.Sources told the outlet that a 911 call was made at around 9:26 a.m. on Monday at the university's Galen Center, which is where they play their games and also practice.KTLA 5 received a statement on behalf of the James family that said: "Yesterday while practicing Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest. Medical staff was able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU. We ask for respect and privacy for the James family and we will update the media when there is more information."Bronny James #6 of the West team talks ...

Americans cutting back on home improvement projects due to rising costs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:25 GMT

U.S. inflation hit a record high back in June of last year, making everything from food to gas more expensive. Although things have slowed down since then, economists predict that high inflation could persist until the end of 2024 or 2025.Despite rising costs, consumers are still carrying on with home improvement projects, according to a survey by Today’s Homeowners. That said, this year’s projects may look different compared to previous years, with many homeowners — particularly millennials and Gen Z — opting for DIY solutions to keep costs at bay.Roughly 50% of Americans are spending less on home improvement projects this yearInflation may be receding, but high costs keep putting a dent into the already stretched budgets of Americans. According to a survey by Today’s Homeowners, nine out of 10 homeowners have home improvement projects planned for 2023. However, roughly 50 percent say they will be spending less on these projects, with 28 percent saying they will spend “significantl...

Kaiser buys a chunk of real estate next to its Gilroy medical offices

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:25 GMT

GILROY — Kaiser Foundation Health Plan has bought a big chunk of property next to a Kaiser building in Gilroy, a parcel that’s large enough to accommodate a potential expansion for the healthcare organization at that location.The healthcare titan paid $3.4 million for 6.9 acres that consist primarily of empty land and a surface parking lot adjacent to Kaiser’s medical office building at 7520 Arroyo Circle in Gilroy, documents filed on July 24 with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office show.The just-bought property and the medical offices are both perched alongside a stretch of U.S. Highway 101 between the interchanges with Leavesly Road and State Route 152, according to county real estate records.The Gilroy medical offices occupy 4.6 acres, a significantly smaller parcel than the property Kaiser has purchased.Kaiser has conducted multiple transactions in the Bay Area in recent years to accommodate expansions of its operations.Separately, the healthcare org...

Single-family home sells for $5.5 million in Palo Alto

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:25 GMT

1425 Dana Avenue – Google Street ViewA 2,288-square-foot house built in 1992 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 1400 block of Dana Avenue in Palo Alto was sold on July 11, 2023, for $5,450,000, or $2,382 per square foot. This two-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and five baths. In addition, the house provides a single carport. The lot of the property covers a substancial area of 7,200 square feet, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:In March 2023, a 1,932-square-foot home on Southwood Drive in Palo Alto sold for $3,810,000, a price per square foot of $1,972. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, in October 2022, a 1,685-square-foot home was sold for $4,450,000, a price per square foot of $2,641. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 2,493-square-foot home on the 1400 block of Dana Avenue in Palo Alto sold in May 2022, for $4,450,000, a p...

Longtime Smuin Ballet director says she will step down

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:25 GMT

After a three-decade career with one of the Bay Area’s most popular dance companies, Smuin Contemporary Ballet artistic director Celia Fushille announced today she will step down at the end of the company’s 2024 season.Smuin associate artistic director Amy Seiwert, a well-known Bay Area choreographer who runs her own company, Amy Seiwert’s Imagery, will succeed Fushille as artistic director, the company said.Fushille, the last of the 30-year-old Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s founding members, was the company’s principal dancer for more than 12 years and faced a daunting challenge when she was named artistic director 2007 following the sudden passing of founder Michael Smuin.Smuin founded the company in 1994 and led it to fame and popularity with its evocative blending of ballet and contemporary dance styles.Fushille was one of many Bay Area dance talents that Smuin mentored.“I was honored when Michael Smuin approached me in November 1993 as he was forming...