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Bidet used by Jay-Z and Beyonce up for bid on eBay

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:38:17 GMT

(KTLA) -- If you're looking to "upgrade" your home, you can do so with some appliances formerly used by Beyonce and Jay-Z.Eric Ramos, of Eric’s Architectural Salvage Los Angeles, told TMZ he's selling items such as sconces, exterior lights and a large metal doorframe from a home the power couple rented. Dr. Dre to receive first Hip-Hop Icon Award from music industry group ASCAP Even a bidet, complete with gold-colored handles, is up for grabs for an asking price of $2,400.The couple reportedly rented the Holmbly Hills mansion in 2015. The former owners reportedly sold the place after the "Crazy in Love" singers left. Ramos purchased the items in 2017 when the new owners wanted to renovate the home.

Hot car death dangers in extreme heat, 8 children have died so far this year

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:38:17 GMT

(KXAN) -- Eight children in the United States have died so far this year in hot cars, and the nonprofit Kids and Cars is doing all they can to raise awareness to prevent this from happening again.KXAN Traffic Anchor Erica Brennes sat down with Kids and Cars to discuss the risks.Brennes: Joining me now is Amber Rollins with Kids and Cars, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers when it comes to children and cars. These temperatures right now are astronomical, they are so hot. How important is it to have this conversation about hot cars and children of all ages? Record June heatwave remains with storms returning Wednesday Rollins: Yeah, this is that time of year when we start to see the number of fatalities go up. And already this year, we've lost eight children. So you know, this is something that we know is going to continue happening this summer. And now is the time for families to be extra vigilant.Brennes: Looking at statistics, it's not just necessarily a ...

San Marcos PD uses drone to find suspect in stolen vehicle

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:38:17 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — The San Marcos Police Department said a drone helped it find a suspect during an incident involving a stolen vehicle. The department posted on its Facebook page that earlier in June, Hays County tried to stop a person driving a suspected stolen vehicle. "People ended up jumping out of the vehicle and running. A deputy requested help from SMPD to locate the suspects," the post reads. The San Marcos Police Department said it was happy to see a quick and successful outcome with its drone. (Photo: San Marcos Police Department)The department wrote that within one minute of deploying the drone, SMPD was able to find a suspect. Two people were eventually arrested. SMPD said this was the first time it has used the drone.

Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman retains lead in MLB’s latest All-Star voting update

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:38:17 GMT

With only a couple of days left in the first phase of All-Star fan voting, Orioles star Adley Rutschman remains the leading vote recipient among American League catchers.The top two players at each position — top six in the outfield — as of noon Thursday advance to a second phase to determine the position players who will start the July 11 All-Star Game at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park. Rutschman is comfortably positioned to advance, with his 895,217 votes as of Tuesday’s update about 250,000 more than Kansas City’s Salvador Perez and Texas’ Jonah Heim. The gap between Perez and Heim, about 2,200 votes, is the closest AL race to determine who will advance at any position.The winner of the head-to-head second phase will start the Midsummer Classic. Rutschman, 25, would be the first Orioles catcher to win the fan vote since Matt Wieters in 2014 and become the third to start the All-Star game, joining Gus Triandos in 1958 and 1959 and Terry Kennedy in 1987...

New law aims at protecting consumers from gift card scams

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:38:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Businesses selling gift cards are now required by law to display notices to caution consumers about gift card fraud. According to the Federal Trade Commission, nearly 65,000 consumers filed complaints about gift card scams in 2022. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “Over the past several weeks, the Department of State has been working to get the message out to both businesses and consumers about this important new law that educates and protects consumers against gift card fraud,” said Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez. “We want businesses to comply with the law, and we want to help increase the public’s awareness of these increasingly popular scams, so we encourage any business that has not already done so to post a warning notice where gift cards or displayed or sold.”Businesses can use notices created by the Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection that can be found on the Division...

Tavern owner looking to save the Albany Empire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:38:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Todd Shapiro, owner of the War Room Tavern in Albany, has asked the National Arena League (NAL) to reinstate the Albany Empire. He's also offered to help raise the money the Empire reportedly failed to pay the NAL. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On June 15, the NAL terminated the Empire's membership due to team's failure to pay overdue league mandated assessments. Because of this, the rest of the Empire season was canceled, leaving Albany without an arena football team.According to a press release, Shapiro said the termination damaged both local businesses and the city’s civic pride. He offered to help raise the $21,000 that the Empire reportedly owes. He said that the War Room's sales increase by about 20% on game days and Empire players visited the tavern often. The rise and fall of the Albany Empire “Not only do professional sports bring a sense of camaraderie and identity to a community, loca...

Warren County announces rabies vaccination clinics

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:38:17 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Warren County Public Health has announced dates for the remaining 2023 rabies vaccination clinics. Pets must be three months old to receive their first immunization. Pets should receive boosters every three years after. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The upcoming clinics are:July 8 at the Chester Fire House State Route 8 from 10 a.m. to noon.August 5 at the Queensbury Community Center at 742 Bay Road from 10 a.m. to noon.September 16 at the Chester Fire House State Route 8 from 10 a.m. to noon.October 14 at the Queensbury Community Center at 742 Bay Road from 10 a.m. to noon.November 4 at the Queensbury Community Center at 742 Bay Road from 10 a.m. to noon.A $10 donation is requested for each pet. For more information, contact the Warren County Public Health at (518) 761-6580.

More gun violence in St. Louis: Burglary sparks shooting, followed by two overnight shootings

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:38:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a series of crimes involving gun violence this week. That includes one burglary that sparked a shooting and two separate overnight shootings that followed. The burglary-turned-shooting happened around 8 p.m. Monday in the 2800 block of Gamble Street in the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood. Investigators say three suspects entered a home with two people inside. While there, they engaged in a fight over matters involving children. Later on, two of the suspects inside the home opened fire. One of the suspects shot a 33-year-old woman considered a victim in the home, in addition to the two others suspects he was joined by. All three people who were shot were treated for various injuries at a hospital. What to know about Missouri's gun laws After that police responded to a shooting in the 5300 block of Oriole Avenue in the Walnut Park East neighborhood. The victim, a 27-year-old man, told police he was at a relative...

Man robbed while changing flat tire in St. Louis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:38:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man was robbed Monday morning while changing a flat tire in St. Louis. The incident unfolded just after midnight Monday in the 4200 block of Page Boulevard in the Vandeventer neighborhood. Investigators say the victim, a 27-year-old man, and his girlfriend were heading eastbound on Page Boulevard when they experienced a flat tire. They pulled over and started changing the tire with a spare. What to know about Missouri's gun laws As that was happening, one armed suspect pulled out a firearm and demanded items from both victims. They handed over some undisclosed items over to the suspect before he promptly ran away. Police say the suspect was wearing all black clothing and a ski mask. No arrests have been reported in this case. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is handling the investigation.

The pig not your gig? No worries we have the ultimate BLT from the STL Veg Girl

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:38:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Smoked tempeh is the alternative we are using Tuesday for the greatest and healthiest BLT. Plus, along with the heirloom tomato and lettuce, Caryn Dugan, added in a very healthy fat – avocados! Bookend it with bread, and you have yourself a summer sammy!