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She says an Uber stranded her. Then things really got weird

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:16 GMT

BELLEVILLE, Ill. (KTVI) – A rideshare driver in Illinois was supposed to take Kristina Caruso home early on Saturday morning. Instead, Caruso said the driver ordered her out at a gas station at about 2:30 a.m. Things only got stranger after that.Caruso had earlier ordered an Uber to pick her up outside a friend's home in Belleville, Illinois. Being a "very cautious person," she took a screengrab from her Uber app before going outside to meet a driver named "Sara" who pulled up in a black Dodge Avenger.“I always snapshot my driver before they pick me up to send to who I’m with," Caruso said.Caruso's friend Katie walked her outside to the car.“It was dark, but the car looked like what was supposed to be picking me up," Caruso said. “It took me a second to realize we were going the wrong way because it was dark out. I was in the back seat not really paying attention, and then we pulled into a gas station. She pulled up, and she said, ‘Your payment didn’t go through. Get out!’” Misso...

Joining an office lottery pool for the $910M Mega Millions jackpot? What to know

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:16 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — When a lottery jackpot reaches high levels like last week’s $1.08 billion Powerball prize, or this week’s $910 million Mega Millions payout, it’s hard not to imagine what it would be like if you won. But with the odds stacked against you (there’s a 1 in 302.6 million chance you win the Mega Millions jackpot), it may be enticing to want to join your office’s lottery pool. On the surface, pooling together with your coworkers to vie for the record-setting prize sounds advantageous. In theory, you’re all contributing a dollar or two, which means more drawings on the ticket. More drawings do increase your odds, though only slightly, at a much lower price than if you were buying the same number of tickets yourself.As tempting as it is, joining your workplace’s lottery pool may have more downs than ups.  Your odds at the Mega Millions jackpot are slim – but can you increase them? The most obvious is the smaller payout. Let’s use the current Mega Millions jackpo...

Find one of these invasive, toxin-covered worms? Here's what you should do

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:16 GMT

OAKTON, Va. (WDVM) - The Ambrose family clears dead hammerhead flatworms from their driveway in Oakton, Virginia every morning. It's been a ritual for the past two months, starting when they spotted a 14-inch hammerhead flatworm slithering in front of their home. Their family dog, Peanut, had the first unpleasant encounter with the worm. "Peanut's running up to the house off her leash as she always does and here across the driveway is a stretched-out 14-inch worm," Kevin Ambrose told Nexstar's WDVM. Ambrose said the worm stuck to Peanut's legs and wrapped around her body before splitting in half. It may look stunning, but officials want you to kill this bug if you see it He said he later picked up another hammerhead worm. This time, the worm split into four fragments and squirmed off into the grass. That's one of the alarming features of the species — it can regenerate from fragments, creating even more worms and exacerbating the problem. Ambrose isn't the only one dealing with th...

Man fatally shot in St. Paul identified

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:16 GMT

Police said on Friday that a man fatally shot in St. Paul on Thursday was a 30-year-old.Jermaine Ray John Baker, of St. Paul, was killed in the Dayton’s Bluff area. Officers responded to a report of shots fired just after 2 p.m. at Third and Earl streets.Officers arrested a 31-year-old man at the scene and he’s being held in the Ramsey County jail. Prosecutors are reviewing a case for potential charges against him. Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Man who killed 1 Fargo officer, hurt 2, was interviewed about guns in 2021 after tip, FBI says Crime & Public Safety | Stillwater bar no longer facing criminal charges in George Musser death Crime & Public Safety | St. Paul police investigating daytime homicide in Dayton’s Bluff Crime & Public Safety | Minneapolis man sentenced for firing shots in Mall of America Nike store Crime & Public Safety | Gynecologist accused of ...

How to Feed an Army

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:16 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to feed an entire army? Well, The Saratoga National Historical Park will answer that question for you. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On August 13, there will be a distraction on how and what the British soldiers ate during the revolutionary war. They will use historically accurate cooking tools and methods to re-create a soldier's feast.The event will be at the Saratoga National Historic Park, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

New owner revives RAW Juice Bar in Schenectady, opening date set

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:16 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- RAW Juice Bar, a staple on Jay Street since 2016, closed its doors in 2022. Now, the owner of Bud's on Jay, Jack Kowalski, is bringing it back to life. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Kowalski said the previous owner, Nicole Pardi, closed so she could focus on another business. The sale of RAW was finalized in April 2023."RAW was one of the first juice bars in the Capital Region," said Kowalski. "The Pardi family put everything they had into the business and we're honored to have the opportunity to get the doors back open." Beignet cafe opening on New Scotland Ave in Albany RAW Juice Bar will be reopening at 177 Jay Street on July 31. The menu will have fresh pressed juices, superfood smoothie bowls, salads, fresh fruit smoothies, and waffles. RAW is also hiring. If interested, you can send your resume to [email protected] currently has two coffee shops: Bud's on Jay at 1...

Schenectady PD considering civilian police academy in the Fall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:16 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Police Department is asking for feedback on a possible civilian police academy in tandem with other local law enforcement agencies this fall. Those interested in taking part may fill out a survey given by the police department online. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The survey gauges civilians' interest in possible topics covered, how long the course should be, how many sessions would be held weekly, etc. Those who aren't interested in joining are still encouraged to fill out the survey. In 2022, the Albany Police Department held a citizens' police academy in the Spring of 2022. Per the citizens' police academy webpage on Albany's website, their academy offered "a unique opportunity to increase understanding between citizens who live in or work in the City and Albany Police through education." Weekly classes were offered to cover several topics, help dispel misconceptions, and buil...

Umpires rule intent in Mikolas plunking Happ; veteran recounts it differently

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Miles Mikolas was ejected from Thursday's series opener against the Chicago Cubs after plunking Ian Happ with a pitch, just moments after an errant backswing from Happ hit Willson Contreras on top of his mask, led to sudden pain and forced him to leave early. Umpires allege there was intent in Mikolas hitting Happ, leading to the ejection. It ended the St. Louis Cardinals veteran's night after just 14 pitches and three batters faced. "I was a little surprised," said Mikolas on the ejection via Bally Sports Midwest. "I threw a pitch inside, it got [Happ]. He was just going to take his base. There was no chirping or anything between sides. He was taking his base, and I was waiting on the next ball, go get the next hitter. [The umpires] had a meeting, and they decided to toss me." Five Cardinals to watch as the clock ticks closer to trade deadline Umpire crew chief Lance Barksdale commented on the situation after the game to St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer ...

Colorado authors pen books on French baguettes, Nazi resistance and UFOs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:16 GMT

“After Anne,” by Logan Steiner (William Morrow)“After Anne,” by Logan Steiner (William Morrow)Colorado author Logan Steiner writes that as a girl, she loved “Anne of Green Gables.” So later, after she learned about the life of its author, Lucy Maud Montgomery, she decided the children’s book author was ripe for a novel.Maud, as the author was known to her friends, was extraordinarily successful as a writer, but she lived a sad and difficult life. Her closest friend and only confidante died as a young woman. Her minister-husband became mentally ill early in their marriage and never recovered, leaving Maud to support the family. One son was a bounder. Maud herself was far from happy and committed suicide.Not exactly the life led by Anne of Green Gables.As a young woman, Maud knew she would be a writer. She kept journals and sold what were called “Sunday-school stories,” but was determined to write novels. She considered her writing as important as her marriage....

CBI alert update: 5-year-old taken from Aspen found safe

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:16 GMT

Colorado authorities say a missing 5-year-old child taken from Aspen has been found safe.A Colorado Bureau of Investigation missing endangered child alert issued early Friday has been deactivated, CBI officials said shortly before 8 a.m. in an emailed update.No other information related to the search was provided in the update.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Suspect in Arapahoe County child custody case is arrested in Texas Crime and Public Safety | Missing 2-month-old girl found safe in Denver hotel; parents arrested Crime and Public Safety | Amber Alert for missing 2-month-old updated with parents known to be in Aurora Crime and Public Safety | Missing indigenous teen from Englewood returns home safely Crime and Public Safety | Arapahoe County officials searching for 4 missing children last seen Friday Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.