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St. Louis Union Station's 'Selfie Express' exhibit now open

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:05:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS - If you're looking for ways to beat the heat with the family then Union Station has a new exhibit highlighting the former train station's history. Guests enter a train ticket lobby and move into a series of themed rooms. Rooms range from a mirrored infinity view, and a train caboose that turns users into giant and small figures, to a room that transports visitors from real-life color to old-time black and white. Scenes filled with giant passenger luggage, optically fascinating clocks and even the Gateway Arch are part of the experience. This Missouri home for sale comes with an underground cave There are 11 rooms of interactive photos opportunities. Each room is inspired by the station's locomotive history. “We really want people to get creative in all these rooms," said Tami Brown, executive director of Union Station. "We can’t wait to see all the photos that people come up with, all the poses and things. We make suggestions for each room but can’t wait to see the crea...

Gusty winds to blame for a dozen rescues in and around the San Francisco Bay on Saturday

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:05:06 GMT

At least 12 people had to be rescued from choppy waters today as gusty winds triggered a small craft advisory from the National Weather Service for the San Francisco Bay.“Please consider land-based recreational activities today,” the San Francisco Fire Department said in a tweet.THE @NWSBayArea HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THE #SF BAY. CURRENTLY, WIND GUSTS ARE READING OVER 30 MPH AND GREATER. PLEASE CONSIDER LAND-BASED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TODAY. 12 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN RESCUED IN OUR COASTAL AREAS BY #SFFD AND @USCGNorCal TODAY- LUCKILY…— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) July 8, 2023The rescues involved two kite surfers near point lobos, and several kayakers.At around 1 p.m. a group of eight kayakers — two adults and six children ages 15, 14, 14, 12, 12 and 11 — were rescued near Oracle Park in San Francisco. Another two kayakers were rescued off of Pier 70 around 4 p.m.The National Weather Service advisory is in effect through S...

With Blackburn scratched, Oakland A’s get roughed up in 10-3 loss at Red Sox

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:05:06 GMT

By KEN POWTAKBOSTON — The A’s already have the highest ERA in the majors. Losing a starter 90 minutes before first pitch won’t help a pitching staff, either.Saturday’s scheduled starter Paul Blackburn was scratched with an illness, emergency starter Austin Pruitt gave up four runs in 1 2/3 innings as the A’s lost a second straight in Boston, this time 10-3 to the Red Sox.Manny Piña and Brent Rooker each hit a solo homer for Oakland, which has the major league’s worst record. At 25-66, the Athletics are on pace to finish 45-117.The loss also dropped their run-differential to a season-low minus-247 (326 runs scored, 573 runs allowed), and their current pace would have them finish at minus-440, which would shatter the 1932 Red Sox’s previous low of minus-349 for the worst in the modern era (1900-present).Piña’s homer came in the third to get the A’s on the board, and Rooker hit his in the sixth.“He made some good pitches that I was able to foul off and keep giving myself chances to wai...

30 mph winds lead to several water rescues near San Francisco

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:05:06 GMT

(KRON) -- Windy conditions on Saturday led to several water rescues across the San Francisco Bay Area, according to officials with the San Francisco Fire Department. Several kayakers were rescued from the water near Mission Bay on Saturday afternoon, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. Hwy-1 SB lanes closed due to traffic accident Around 1 p.m., five kayakers were rescued by an SFFD boat near near Barry Bonds Jr. Giants Field, a tee ball field just across the water from Oracle Park. Another two kayakers were pulled from the water by crew members of a local fishing vessel. SFFD later said a total of eight victims were rescued. Two adults and six children were involved. The children ranged in age from 11 to 15 years old. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width:...

Police close road near Dolores Park, Mission District

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:05:06 GMT

(KRON) -- A portion of Dolores Street was closed near Dolores Park on Saturday evening, according to the San Francisco Police Department. 12 people rescued by water in separate incidents due to high winds near San Francisco Dolores Street was closed to all pedestrian and vehicle traffic between 18th and 21st streets. The closure is expected to last from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m., police said. No further details were shared. Police said an update will be shared when the roadway has reopened. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }This is a developing story. Please check back with KRON for updates.

How the NBA’s new in-season tournament that starts this season will work

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:05:06 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA has a new trophy to play for, and some bonus cash for the teams that make the knockout round.The unveiling Saturday of the long-awaited plans for the in-season tournament that’ll start in November likely brought some questions, since it’s a new concept and will make the schedule a bit unclear when the list of games for the 2023-24 slate gets released later this summer.All 30 teams will take part. And every game will count in the stats and standings — except the championship game in Las Vegas on Dec. 9.HOW DOES THIS WORK?First, let’s start with the easy answer. Every game counts in the regular-season standings — except the championship game. (More on that later.)Teams will play four group-stage games. The group winners go to the quarterfinals, as do two wild-card teams. Quarterfinals, semifinals and the final are all single elimination.HOW WERE THE GROUPS PICKED?Teams were assigned to a five-team group, with this past season’s order of regul...

Baltimore man fatally shot inside Silver Spring public parking garage

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:05:06 GMT

A Baltimore, Maryland, man was fatally shot inside a downtown Silver Spring parking garage early Saturday morning, according to Montgomery County police.Police confirmed that the victim was 21-year-old Kymani Elijah Bailey.Shortly after 2:30 a.m., police responded to numerous calls of shots fired inside Public Parking Garage 3, near Thayer and Silver Spring Avenues.Upon arrival, they found Bailey with an apparent gunshot wound on the first level of the parking garage, who was later pronounced dead.According to a police investigation, Bailey was walking inside the parking garage after he left a restaurant when an unknown suspect came up to him and started shooting.Police said it’s too soon to provide information about the suspect. They’re offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that would lead to an arrest. Police said anyone with information is asked to dial 1-866-455-8477.The shooting happened on the first day of Montgomery County paid Saturday parking, which...

Gavin Williams gets first career victory in the Guardians’ 10-6 win over the Royals

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:05:06 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Top prospect Gavin Williams struck out seven in 5 2/3 innings for his first victory in the majors, brothers Bo and Josh Naylor drove in two runs apiece and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 10-6 on Saturday.Williams (1-1) gave up three runs on eight hits and walked one in his fourth start. The right-hander made his debut June 21, two years after being drafted in the first round by Cleveland out of East Carolina.Both Naylors had two singles and a double as the Guardians had a season-high 18 hits, taking over first place in the AL Central from Minnesota at 45-44. They built a 5-0 lead after four innings en route to moving above .500 for the first time since April 19.Josh Bell went 3 for 3 with two walks and two RBIs, and Amed Rosario had three hits in Cleveland’s third consecutive victory. Josh Naylor has 32 RBIs over the last 32 games, while Bo Naylor broke out of a 1-for-19 slump with his second three-hit performance.The Royals scored six times bet...

NBA reveals long-awaited plans for in-season tournament that’ll start in November

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:05:06 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Coming soon: the NBA Cup.The NBA unveiled the details Saturday of its inaugural in-season tournament, which will have a prize pool of about $18 million and will be capped by a championship game — which won’t count in the standings — in Las Vegas on Dec. 9. It’s an event that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wanted for years, giving teams a trophy to play for during the regular season.And now, it’s finally reality.“This is a concept that has been rumbling around the league office for about 15 years,” Silver said. “It’s not a new concept in sports. For those that follow particularly international soccer, it’s a long tradition of having in-season tournaments … so we thought, what a perfect opportunity for a global league like the NBA and it’s a perfect fit for our game.”The tournament payouts for players on standard contracts will be $500,000 apiece for those on the winning team, $200,000 apiece for those on the runner-up, $100,000 apiece for those ...

Conforto and Slater slug 2-run homers to power the Giants to a 5-3 win over the Rockies

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:05:06 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Michael Conforto and Austin Slater hit two-run homers to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday.Blake Sabol added an RBI single as San Francisco evened the three-game series at a game apiece. The Giants have won 12 of their last 13 games against the Rockies.Ryan Walker started for the Giants and surrendered two runs in two innings. Alex Wood (4-3) tossed five scoreless innings in relief to earn his first home win of the season. The 32-year-old left-hander allowed three hits and a walk, striking out three.“It was nice today because I knew I had the third inning,” Wood said. “I’ve kind of been wanting this whole time just to know the inning I was going to have if we’re going to use our version of an opener. … It was nice to come out today and throw five strong innings, get us a win, hopefully have a chance to win a series tomorrow.”Camilo Doval pitched a scoreless ninth for his majors-leading 26th save.Austyn Wynns h...