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Google Maps rolls out new color scheme. No, you can't change it back

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:54 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Google Maps has rolled out a new color scheme on both desktop and mobile versions of the app. The biggest change that users will notice is roadways are no longer white and yellow. They now appear in various shades of gray. Parks and other forest areas are a slightly different shade of green, while buildings are still gray and yellow. Google also said buildings will be more realistic to better help users find their way around using their surroundings."And on highways, where some of the trickiest driving maneuvers often happen (like that annoying exit that requires you to quickly cross multiple lanes), you'll see some improved lane details to help you feel prepared," Google said. Credit: Google/NexstarGoogle announced the updated colors in October, though more people have noticed the subtle change within the past week. The website 9to5Google also shared some side-by-side photos showing the old colors compared to the new ones. Some users on X, formerly known as Tw...

Assessments rise for 97% of St. Louis County homeowners, but not county executive

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Emails from St. Louis County viewers prompted FOX 2 to investigate home assessments. One viewer in particular wanted to know why the property tax assessment had gone up for so many homes in the county, but the assessment for St. Louis County Executive Sam Page went down.We went to the St. Louis County Assessor’s Office and met with spokesperson Sarah Siegel. We asked if the county executive received a special deal in the valuation of his property.“Absolutely not. Dr. Page’s house was valued by our office exactly the same way that we valued every other house in St. Louis County, which is about 380,000 houses,” Siegel said. “We don’t value based on who the owner is or even based on any other factors about the owner.” Metro East rapper Mudd Bughatti killed in Stan Musial Bridge shooting According to Siegel, approximately 97% of homes in the county received a higher property value, and just 2.5% of properties had small valuations.County Executive Page shares a ...

Contact 2: Trouble in Toyland 2023 report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Public Interest Research Group released its 38th annual Trouble in Toyland report on Monday. It gives parents and gift givers an idea of how specific smart toys work, as well as tips and questions to ask before buying toys with technology that can collect information about young children.“There are multiple reviews on Amazon with parents saying they opened this up, took it out of the box, and literally strangers started talking to their children on it,” Abe Scarr, director of the Illinois Public Interest Research Group, said.But Scarr says just because a toy has a camera or microphone doesn’t make it unsafe.“It’s about understanding how it works and whether it’s secure, and we think this is an example of a toy that does feature a camera,” he said. “It is a smart toy, but also is relatively safe.” Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Belleville City Council votes to remove downtown parking meters

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:54 GMT

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – The Belleville City Council approved a new bill to remove parking meters downtown."It is less confusing for people. The meters we've had here in Belleville are quite old. They're getting in disrepair,” David Schoenborn, owner of the Lincoln Theatre, said. “Some of them are even in dangerous conditions because they are falling off or have sharp edges.”Schoenborn said the parking meters cause a lot of confusion for visitors. That’s because you'll find free parking lots across the street from some meters. Missouri soldier awarded medal for saving drowning family Schoenborn said removing the remaining meters gives visitors consistency and eliminates the need for repairs. He had this advice for people visiting downtown Belleville."There's lots of free parking. The parking is just behind all of the buildings mostly and now it's going to be the streets, and all of the buildings will be more accessible to everyone, which I think is a good thing," he said.The city expect...

Predators score twice in final minute to stun Avalanche in “heartbreaking” fashion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:54 GMT

NASHVILLE — After being the best team in the NHL at playing with the lead before Monday night, the Colorado Avalanche blew one in epic fashion.The Nashville Predators scored twice in the final minute to beat the Avs, 4-3, at Bridgestone Arena. Filip Forsberg scored with 37.7 seconds left and the goalie pulled to tie the game, then Yakov Trenin scored with 21.6 seconds to set off a massive celebration and leave the Colorado players stunned.“Our compete down to the final whistle just wasn’t quite there,” Avs defenseman Devon Toews said. “Six-on-five, we know our assignments. We’ve gone through it. Just that little desperation to finish it or get the puck out just wasn’t there.“A few mistakes hurt us, a couple missed assignments. Sometimes you get away with those, and sometimes you don’t.”Forsberg batted the puck out of the air after it popped up behind Avs goalie Alexandar Georgiev. The game-winner came after a mix-up between...

Defense, late surge pushes No. 18 CU Buffs men’s basketball past Richmond

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:54 GMT

Fast breakWhy the Buffs won: CU went 21-for-25 at the free throw line, including 14-for-15 in the second half, while holding Richmond to a 5-for-20 mark on 3-pointers.Three stars:CU’s KJ Simpson: The junior guard went 6-for-11 from the field and 9-for-10 at the free throw line, scoring 16 of his team-high 23 points after halftime.Richmond’s Jordan King: King frustrated several different CU defenders and almost single-handedly kept the Spiders in the game with a game-high 23 points and seven rebounds.CU’s Tristan da Silva: It wasn’t da Silva’s best shooting night (6-for-13) but he still recorded 15 points with a team-high eight rebounds.Up next: CU will play for the Sunshine Slam championship against Florida State on Tuesday afternoon (2 p.m. MT, CBS Sports Network).DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — At some point, the shots were bound to stop falling. Certainly at the torrid rate Colorado enjoyed while winning the first three games of the season.That night arrived on Monday at the Sunshine Slam....

Ex-Mountain View school teacher arrested on suspicion of inappropriately touching student

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:54 GMT

MOUNTAIN VIEW – A former Mountain View elementary school teacher was arrested Monday on suspicion of inappropriately touching a student several years ago, according to police.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Jose police officer from indecent exposure scandal arrested again after hit and run Crime and Public Safety | Santa Cruz judge takes herself off domestic violence case after ‘personal attacks’ Crime and Public Safety | ‘Horrifying’: Santa Clara County supervisors kept in the dark over child welfare agency concerns before baby’s fentanyl death Crime and Public Safety | Two friends from Texas get in a fight downtown Santa Cruz, one dies Crime and Public Safety | San Jose police standoff near SJSU ends in arrest Saturday Detectives launched an investigation in October after the student came forward and shared the allegations, the Mountain View Police Department said in a n...

Southbound Highway 17 lanes closed due to collision

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:54 GMT

(KRON) -- Southbound traffic on Highway 17 was stopped Monday night due to a collision just north of Brush Road in Los Gatos, according to the California Highway Patrol.The CHP incident page showed a pedestrian was hit and five cars crashed around 7:23 p.m. The pedestrian was injured but their condition is unknown, according to CHP.All lanes were shut down immediately following the crash. The fast lane has since reopened.This story is developing and will be updated.

Timberwolves stay atop West, undefeated at home as Edwards, Towns shine in 117-100 win over Knicks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:54 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards had 23 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 points, and the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New York Knicks 117-100 on Monday night.Minnesota (10-3) is 6-0 at home — tying a franchise record to start a season — and has won nine of its past 10 games. That stretch included seven straight wins, the franchise’s longest streak since 2004 — which was the last year the Wolves made it past the first round of the playoffs.“I think everyone in the locker room comes together and understands not only that we want to do something special and have a successful season,” Towns said, “but I think all of us understand what it takes to have that kind of season.“We all have the will that’s needed to win on a daily basis, because we’ve seen how when you don’t have the will how seasons turn out. We also, at the end of the day, understand that Minnesota has lacked one word, and it’s execution. If ...

Drop-prone Chiefs get shut out in second half for third straight time

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:54 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs had scored an NFL-worst 53 points in the second half of games this season, which equates to just under six points per game, and they had scored a single touchdown in the fourth quarter through their first nine games.They sure could have used about six more points Monday night.Instead, they got none. Again.The Chiefs were shut out in the second half for the third consecutive game, this time by the Philadelphia Eagles in their highly anticipated rematch, allowing Jalen Hurts and Co. to rally from a 10-point deficit for a 21-17 win at Arrowhead Stadium.Whether it was penalties, red-zone turnovers or a crucial dropped pass in the closing minutes, the Chiefs (7-3) made the kind of mistakes on offense that have been rare since Andy Reid — who had never lost in four tries against his former team — took over as their coach in 2013 and Patrick Mahomes began his prolific career as their starting quarterback in 2018.Mahomes was held to 177 yards w...