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Meta’s initial decisions to remove 2 videos of Israel-Hamas war reversed by Oversight Board

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:09:58 GMT

MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — A quasi-independent review board is recommending that Facebook parent company Meta overturn two decisions it made this fall to remove posts “informing the world about human suffering on both sides” of the Israel-Hamas war. In both cases, Meta ended up reinstating the posts — one showing Palestinian casualties and the other, an Israeli hostage — on its own, although it added warning screens to both due to violent content. This means the company isn’t obligated to do anything about the board’s decision. That said, the board also said it disagrees with Meta’s decision to bar the posts in question from being recommended by Facebook and Instagram, “even in cases where it had determined posts intended to raise awareness.” And it said Meta’s use of automated tools to remove “potentially harmful” content increased the likelihood of taking down “valuable posts” that not only raise awareness about the conflict but may contain evidence of human...

Man, teen critical after apartment fire in Back of the Yards

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:09:58 GMT

CHICAGO —Two people are hospitalized following a massive fire at an apartment complex on the city's Southwest Side.The fire started around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday at a building on the corner of 47th Street and Wolcott Avenue in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.Chicago fire transported two victims to Stroger Hospital; a 47-year-old man and 14-year-old girl who are both listed in critical condition with severe burns. The fire was struck around 5 a.m. Woman arrested after crashing into Forest Park storefront It is unclear what caused the fire. An investigation is underway.

Tuesday Forecast: Cold with temps in low 30s, increasing clouds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:09:58 GMT

CHICAGO — Cold conditions with temperatures in low 30s. Increasing clouds. Winds: SSW 5-10 G20. High: 33. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storms here Mostly cloudy tonight. Winds: SSW 5-10 G20. Low: 31.Wednesday Forecast: Mostly sunny Wednesday. Winds: ESE 5-10 G15. High: 41.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog

Rain chances begin midweek, continue through holiday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:09:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today will likely be our driest day of the next seven as a stretch of daily rain chances begins tomorrow.Afternoon highs will return to the mid-60s today under a partly sunny sky. Filtered sunshine will take off a few degrees compared to yesterday's temperatures, but overall, expect a pleasant Tuesday.Overnight, southerly winds will bring up enough Gulf moisture to allow for the possible development of fog and drizzle. We'll keep a low chance for a spot shower in the forecast through the day Wednesday, but most areas are expected to stay dry.Change in the weather patternA powerful Pacific storm system continues to churn off the West Coast through midweek. Out ahead of the main storm, a few disturbances will begin to increase rain chances Thursday and Friday.Daily rain chances begin midweek and continue through Christmas DayAs of now, it looks like there will be at least two defined rounds of rain - the first beginning late Thursday into Friday and the second coming ...

Bennington Police increasing DUI checkpoints amid holiday season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:09:58 GMT

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- The Bennington Police Department will be increasing the number of DUI sobriety checkpoints on the roads during Christmas week in the town of Bennington. Along with Vermont and County Law enforcement, the goal will be to get impaired drivers off the roadway, as well as increase seatbelt enforcement, and reduce crashes overall. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! If you plan on drinking, you are urged to have a designated driver and always wear a seat belt.

Annual 'Shop with a Cop' program taking place today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:09:58 GMT

FARMINGTON, Mo. - The region's largest 'Shop with a Cop' program is taking place Tuesday in Farmington.In a couple hours, more than 500 kids will get to go on a shopping spree alongside law enforcement and first responders. It's a day where law enforcement officers and first responders come together to spread holiday cheer.Last year, the St. Francois County Shop with a Cop program served 584 children, providing them with gifts they might not have received otherwise. Around 200 police officers and other first responders from throughout the state are known to participate. This year's event is taking place at the Walmart on Walton Drive in Farmington. You Paid For It: St. Charles City employees to receive paid holiday break The St. Francis County Shop with a Cop program receives support from all corners of the region, including St. Louis.The i-b-e-w/{neek-uh} Neca Electrical Connection has been a generous supporter for almost three decades. They've donated $5,000 for the cause this y...

New lighting systemin place at Gateway Arch

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:09:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The lights are coming back on Tuesday at the Gateway Arch.A new lighting system is now in place. The updated system will save energy by 60%. It will also make the arch appear brighter. Brazen gunmen seen in Central West End in stolen cars The new computer-controlled system will automatically turn on the lights every day at sunset.        

Rep. Crystal Quade proposing eliminating Missouri grocery tax

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:09:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A Missouri House leader wants to save you money at the grocery store.House Minority Leader Crystal Quade is proposing a plan to eliminate Missouri's tax on groceries. The Springfield Democrat says her plan would make food more affordable. You Paid For It: St. Charles City employees to receive paid holiday break She plans to introduce her plan at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. Quade is running for the Democratic nomination for governor next year.

Local property tax relief? Governor’s plea is finding few takers — as state rebuffs Douglas County’s own attempt.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:09:58 GMT

After a bruising, losing battle over Proposition HH, a breakneck special session and a public plea from Gov. Jared Polis for local governments to lower their property tax rates, further relief appears to be a trickle more than a torrent for Coloradans.Few local officials have taken up Polis’ request so far, including in metro Denver. And Douglas County, which separately had pursued a 4% across-the-board cut to residential property values, was rebuffed Monday when a unanimous state board rejected the move, citing fairness and the impact on other taxing entities, including schools.The decision added a crosscurrent to the larger suggestion by Polis: That the state’s hundreds of taxing districts voluntarily take a smaller piece of the property tax pie by temporarily reducing their mill levies. Those are the tax rates used to calculate tax bills, and they will be finalized as the budget season wraps up in coming weeks. The mill levies don’t need to be certified until ea...

Broncos Mailbag: Can Sean Payton’s offense generate enough production to finish season 3-0?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:09:58 GMT

Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season and periodically during the offseason. Click here to submit a question.No question, just a thank you. Always grateful. Love your coverage of all things Broncos. Really appreciate everyone in the Post sports department. Go Broncos!— Dennis, Mt. Laurel, N.J.Hey Dennis, thanks for the note! A good way to kick things off today. There’s a lot of folks at The Post that make it go. Many of them don’t have their name on stories every day, like Matt, Sarah, Lori, Joe and Jeff, but we appreciate them all the same! And we appreciate everybody who reads and supports our work.Whatever happened to Greg Dulcich? Is he still on IR? I was looking forward to him returning to the field to give our offense a boost. What’s up?— Lou Hanebury, Billings, Mont.Hey Lou, good question, it’s been sort of a developing situation. Dulcich has been on injured reserve since Week 6 with the latest in a seri...