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Greenfield man arrested following an investigation into narcotics sales

Published Sun, 02 Mar 2025 23:03:40 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Greenfield man was arrested following an investigation into illegal narcotics sales in the City of Saratoga Springs. Michael West, 37, was charged with numerous narcotics-related offenses. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the Saratoga Springs Police Department Special Investigations Unit, the investigation lasted months. West was arraigned in the City Court of Saratoga Springs and released to pre-trial services with a future appearance date.

Amazon rolls out pay-with-palm tech at Whole Foods

Published Sun, 02 Mar 2025 23:03:40 GMT

(The Hill) — Amazon announced Thursday it is rolling out its pay-by-palm services in Whole Foods Market stores across the country. It lets customers use their hand to buy things conveniently without a wallet or phone. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The palm recognition service, called Amazon One, will be available for payment and Prime membership benefits in all Whole Foods Market locations by the end of this year. Instead of traditional payment methods, the Amazon One allows customers to hover their pam over an Amazon One device. Customers who link their Prime membership with their Amazon One profile will also automatically receive savings once their palm is registered, according to the Seattle-based retail giant. The technology, launched in 2021, "uses the information embedded in your palm to create a unique palm signature that it can reach each and every time you use it,” Amazon said.Technology experts have expressed c...

Missouri Supreme Court settles state spat delaying abortion ballot petition

Published Sun, 02 Mar 2025 23:03:40 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A disagreement between Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has been settled by the state supreme court. It has to do with Missourians’ constitutional right to direct democracy through the initiative petition process.The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday to decide if Bailey could override Fitzpatrick regarding the cost of initiative petitions asking voters if abortion rights should be restored. Bailey appealed a Cole County judge’s decision last month. The decision came down today.The Missouri Supreme Court affirmed the circuit court’s judgement saying that Attorney General Andrew Bailey must comply with his duty to approve Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick’s fiscal note summary in the next 24 hours. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Politics ...

To trade or not to trade? Tough decisions ahead on Jack Flaherty, Jordan Montgomery

Published Sun, 02 Mar 2025 23:03:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Less than two weeks away from the MLB trade deadline, teams in need of pitching will likely ask the St. Louis Cardinals about two pending free agents: Jack Flaherty and Jordan Montgomery. After spending most of the season dead-last in the NL Central, the Cardinals are quietly playing some of their best baseball of the season. Having won five straight and eight of their last 10, the Cardinals now stand at 43-53 and might have a small window of opportunity to crawl back into the postseason race. Full Interview: Martin Kilcoyne one-on-one with John Mozeliak The recent surge puts the team in a tough spot with Flaherty and Montgomery, both due for new contracts next season.If the Cardinals are looking more ahead to future seasons, St. Louis could test the trade market and potentially pick up a haul for either starter. If contending this year is still the mindset, it would likely be in the Cardinals' best interest to keep two steady rotation pieces rather than fill their sp...

Dellwood man accused of breaking into home to hide from police

Published Sun, 02 Mar 2025 23:03:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A Dellwood man is accused of forcing his way into a stranger's home in order to hide from police.According to a report filed by the North County Police Cooperative, the incident occurred on July 15. Police claim Deondra Thomas, 20, was a passenger in a stolen car traveling in the city of St. Louis. City police attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver sped off.A police helicopter tracked the vehicle into St. Louis County. Eventually, the car stopped and everyone inside fled on foot. Missouri & Illinois players win $1M in record Powerball jackpot Thomas allegedly broke into a residence while the family was home. Police eventually located and apprehended Thomas. A firearm was found hidden inside a washing machine at the home.The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Thomas with first-degree burglary, resisting arrest for a felony, and tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution. He remains jailed on a $250,000 cash-only b...

Live updates | Rory McIlroy begins his quest to end nine-year majors drought

Published Sun, 02 Mar 2025 23:03:40 GMT

HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Rory McIlroy has begun a much anticipated start in the British Open.McIlroy has been the primary focus this week as he tries to end nine years without a major on a links course where he won the last time the Open was at Royal Liverpool.He was among the last groups to tee off. McIlroy sent his opening tee shot well to the right. He missed his next tee shot well to the right. And he started with a par and a 5-foot birdie putt.McIlroy is playing before the largest gallery of the day. He also has Masters champion Jon Rahm and former U.S. Open and Olympic champion Justin Rose in his group.The immediate target is Tommy Fleetwood and South African amateur Christo Lamprecht. They opened at 5-under 66.___Tommy Fleetwood received a big ovation from the local fans after finishing with a 5-under 66 that left him tied for the lead early in the opening round of the British Open.Fleetwood made one bogey and six birdies, including three straight on the 14th, 15th and 1...

Meet the man who sold the winning $1B Powerball ticket

Published Sun, 02 Mar 2025 23:03:40 GMT

When Nabor Herrera got to work Thursday morning, he thought all the cameras were for a film shoot. As it turns out, they were there for him, as his Las Palmitas Mini Market on Wall Street in downtown Los Angeles sold a Powerball ticket worth more than $1 billion. "It's a surprise for me," he told KTLA. "I don't know what it is, filming or what."Nabor Herrera smiles on July 20, 2023, while discussing the $1 billion Powerball ticket sold at his store. (KTLA)Because his business sold the winning ticket, Herrera will get a $1 million bonus, which he says he plans to invest in his business.At least, after he takes a vacation to Cabo San Lucas or Cancun with his four children.

LAPD shoots man in chest in downtown Los Angeles

Published Sun, 02 Mar 2025 23:03:40 GMT

At least one Los Angeles Police Officer opened fire on a man and shot him in the chest in around mid-day Thursday in downtown Los Angeles. The man, believed to be 50 years old, was wearing no shirt and was armed with a butcher knife when he was shot in the 1000 block of 7th Street, according to the LAPD.Police called the Los Angeles Fire Department to treat the man's wound.The man's identity and condition have not been released.No further details were available. Nidia Becerra and Nancy Fontan contributed to this report.

SoCal residents warned to stay out of triple-digit temps this weekend

Published Sun, 02 Mar 2025 23:03:40 GMT

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning the public about the dangers of the ongoing heat wave, especially in certain parts of L.A. County.Public Health issued an excessive heat warning for the Antelope Valley, including the eastern and western portions, beginning Thursday and remaining in place through Saturday.While it's predicted high temperatures will remain in the triple digits after Saturday, they are expected to fall from the high 100s to the low 100s.Excessive heat warnings for Friday through Saturday were also issued for the northwest L.A. County mountains and the 5 Freeway corridor, east San Gabriel Mountains, Santa Clarita Valley, West San Fernando Valley, and west San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 corridor. The heat warnings above are preceded by heat advisories on Thursday.Heat advisories will also remain in place for Thursday through Saturday for the Santa Susana Mountains, east San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, the Calabasas and Agoura H...

How much of the billion dollar Powerball jackpot would go to the winner?

Published Sun, 02 Mar 2025 23:03:40 GMT

Jackpot!One lucky California Lottery player won the billion-dollar Powerball jackpot on Wednesday night. The winning ticket was sold at Las Palmitas Mini Market located at 1205 Wall Street in downtown L.A. near the Skid Row neighborhood.The unidentified person was confirmed to be the sole winner of the jackpot since only one ticket was sold with all the winning numbers, lottery officials announced on Twitter.Now that they won, how much of the jackpot actually goes to the winner? New feature on California Lottery website puts players’ lucky numbers to the test After winning a lottery prize, winners can take a lump cash sum or get annuity payments for 30 years.The California Lottery is required by law to withhold federal taxes, which can vary based on the winner’s resident status. At the very least, the lottery office is required to withhold 24% of the prize money for federal taxes, according to the California Lottery Winner’s Handbook.While there are no state or local tax withholdi...