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500 graffiti artists meet for 26th Paint Louis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:54:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS Mo.- The next time you head to the riverfront downtown, it might look a lot different.  There are 500 artists from around the world gathering in Downtown St. Louis for the 26thPaint Louis.

The world's biggest bounce house is in St. Louis County this weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:54:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- There are a lot of great events happening this Labor Day weekend, as families enjoy the last bit of summer. The world's biggest Bounce Park, FUNBOX is here this Labor Day weekend at the Saint Louis Galleria.Monica Maddox brought her son, niece, and nephews to check it out. Alton stadium restrictions keeps fans on fence line, rooftops “They’re jumping around, they come out for some water – they have water, they have snow cones, they have everything here,” said Maddox. “If you’re under a little shaded area, there’s a nice breeze that comes in, they’re loving it. There’s six kids here, 4 adults, we’re having so much fun.”The bounce park is 25,000 square feet, and will be here now until November 12. The park sits on one acre in the parking lot.The inflatable playground has ten play zones.“Mountains and rock-climbing and slides and anything that a kid could imagine,” said owner Jenn McElhaney. “So it’s really something that’s very safe and fun for them to come jump for 90 ...

Broncos game-by-game predictions: Can Denver end finally playoff drought under Sean Payton?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:54:28 GMT

WEEK 1LAS VEGAS RAIDERS2:25 p.m., Sept. 10, CBSThe Sean Payton era begins with Josh McDaniels and company in Denver. It will also begin in a way 2022 did not: With a couple of red zone touchdowns from Russell Wilson.Broncos 24, Raiders 20WEEK 2WASHINGTON COMMANDERS2:25 p.m., Sept. 17, CBSA scintillating matchup between the two newest ownership groups in the NFL. Wilson continues a nice start with a pair of touchdown passes to Greg Dulcich and the Broncos are rolling at 2-0.Broncos 27, Commanders 17WEEK 3AT MIAMI DOLPHINS11 a.m., Sept. 24, CBSWho goes to South Florida and wins early in the season? Not the Broncos, who will have not only the humidity to deal with but the Dolphins’ fantastic wide receiver duo of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.Dolphins 31, Broncos 17WEEK 4AT CHICAGO BEARS11 a.m., Oct. 1, CBSThe Broncos will have their hands full trying to tackle Justin Fields. But they’ll also turn him over a couple of times and escape the Windy City flying the ‘W.’Broncos 24, Bear...

Colorado members of Congress again ask IRS: Don’t tax TABOR refunds

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:54:28 GMT

Nearly all members of Colorado’s congressional delegation are again asking the Internal Revenue Service to reconsider a plan to tax state refunds.The IRS’ new guidance, issued this week, marked the second time this year the agency raised the specter of subjecting state refunds to federal income tax. Colorado’s entire delegation, except for U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, signed a letter Thursday warning of “the nightmarish burden of an unprecedented tax.”Triggered by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, Colorado’s tax refunds have never been subject to federal taxes in TABOR’s 30-year history. Any changes in the feds’ stance would apply to taxes due next year, when Coloradans can again expect hundreds of dollars in TABOR refunds. But it appeared only certain filers would be affected.The congressional letter was led by U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse, of Lafayette, and U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, both Democrats, with five other Democrats and two Republica...

I-580 Westbound Oakland traffic jammed as police investigate possible highway shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:54:28 GMT

Traffic slowed to a crawl on I-580 Westbound on Saturday evening in Oakland after two cars were left abandoned near Seminary Avenue after a possible highway shooting, an official with the California Highway Patrol said.CHP officials responded to a call that two vehicles were abandoned on the highway at 4:03 p.m. But when investigators arrived on scene, they discovered that both vehicles were empty.One of the cars, a Black Mercedes SUV, was stopped right in the middle of the highway while the other, a black Chevrolet SUV, was parked on the right shoulder.Shortly after the cars were found abandoned, two people self-admitted to a local hospital with gunshot wounds. It was not immediately clear if those admitted to the hospital were connected to the freeway incident. Officials say they will continue to investigate and release updates when possible.As of 6:10 p.m., only one lane remained closed as officials worked to tow the cars off the roadway.Check back for updates.

'All I Want For Christmas Is You' streams suddenly skyrocket -- thanks to Filipinos

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:54:28 GMT

(KRON) -- The calendar just hit September, and we are still months away from Christmas. But there is already a large segment of people getting in the holiday mood by streaming one of the season's most recognizable tunes. "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey suddenly racked in over 300,000 streams on Spotify on the first day of the month.Thanks to Filipinos, says Mariah Carey.The holiday hit received 316,000 Spotify streams on Sept. 1, according to a tweet by a Mariah Carey fan page reposted by the singer. However, a good amount of streams are coming from the Philippines. "Not yet!!! I'll allow it for my Filipino lambs though," Carey tweeted Saturday in reference to the sudden uptick in streams to begin the month. "I don't make the rules!"According to Spotify Charts, "All I Want for Christmas Is You" was streamed 112,040 times in the Philippines on Sept. 1 -- the 82nd most-streamed song in the country that day. Filipinos are known for having the longest Christmas celebra...

Gauld’s PK goal helps Whitecaps grab 1-1 draw with NYCFC

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:54:28 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Gauld scored on a second-half penalty kick to help the Vancouver Whitecaps earn a 1-1 draw with New York City FC on Saturday at Yankee Stadium.Neither team scored until Mounsef Bakrar took a pass from Santiago Rodríguez in the 55th minute and scored his second goal in his fourth career appearance for NYCFC (6-10-12).Vancouver (10-8-8) answered with the equalizer five minutes later when Gauld drew a foul on James Sands and converted the penalty kick for his 10th goal of the season.Matt Freese finished with one save in his fourth start and fifth career appearance for NYCFC. Yohei Takaoka saved two shots for Vancouver.NYCFC is 3-1-3 all-time in the series. NYCFC scored multiple goals in the first five matches before playing to a scoreless draw last season in Vancouver. The club is 2-1-1 in its last four home matches after a 0-3-3 stretch at home. NYCFC is 3-11-9 in its last 23 matches.Vancouver had won three straight on the road in all competitions for the first ti...

Sam Huard throws for 364 yards in Cal Poly debut and Paul Wulff gets 1st win as Mustangs’ head coach

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:54:28 GMT

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Sam Huard threw for 364 yards and a touchdown in his Cal Poly debut to direct a 27-10 victory over San Diego on Saturday that gave Paul Wulff his first win as the Mustangs’ head coach.Huard, a transfer from Washington, connected with Carlton Brown, who went 37 yards after the catch to the USD 3-yard line for an 87-yard completion. Two plays later Huard threw a 1-yard score to Tyrece Fairly-Diyem and the Mustangs led 17-3 at halftime.A 48-yard pick-6 by Ruben Lopez cut the lead to seven, but Noah Serna’s 45-yard field goal and a late 18-yard touchdown run by Mark Biggins secured the win. It was the first touchdown for Biggins, a fifth-year senior. The game marked the debut of new Toreros head coach Brandon Moore, who was the Division-II coach of the year last season at Colorado School of Mines.___AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-pollSource

Benteke’s 2 goals, assist lead DC United over Fire 4-0

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:54:28 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Christian Benteke scored two goals and added an assist to propel D.C. United to a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.DC United (9-12-6) ended a four-match losing streak in all competitions and snapped a three-match scoreless run against the Fire (8-11-8). The two clubs played to a scoreless draw earlier this season. Benteke staked DC United to an early lead, using an assist from Mateusz Klich in the 9th minute to score his ninth goal of the season.Benteke picked up an assist on Theodore Ku-DiPietro’s fifth goal this season, giving DC United a 2-0 advantage in the 20th minute. It was 3-0 at halftime after an own-goal by Chicago defender Carlos Terán in the 41st minute.Benteke hit double figures this season with his goal in the first minute of stoppage time to complete the scoring. Chris Durkin had an assist.Alex Bono totaled three saves to earn a clean sheet in his second start and third appearance for DC United. Chris Brady saved one shot for...

Arabian Knight wins $1M Pacific Classic for trainer Bob Baffert and earns Breeders’ Cup berth

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:54:28 GMT

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Arabian Knight held off Geaux Rocket Ride to win the $1 million Pacific Classic on Saturday, giving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert his seventh victory in the race at Del Mar.The victory earned Arabian Knight an automatic entry into the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic, to be run at his home track of Santa Anita in November.Ridden by Flavien Prat, Arabian Knight paid $6.20, $4.40 and $3.60.The result was a reversal of the $1 million Haskell in July at Monmouth Park, with Geaux Rocket Ride winning and Arabian Knight finishing second.Geaux Rocket Ride returned $4 and $2.80. Slow Down Andy paid $4.80 to show.___AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sportsSource