SUMMARY: Two people were killed Thursday morning when a Hughes 369D helicopter struck transmission lines and crashed into a barge on the Mississippi River near Maple Island, east of the Melvin Price Locks and Dam. The barge caught fire, but no injuries were reported aboard. The victims were contractors working on tower lighting and marker balls for Ameren. Witness Adam Briggs said the helicopter was ferrying gear when it hit the lines. The river was closed after the lines fell into the water. Multiple Missouri and Illinois agencies responded. The NTSB will lead the investigation, which may take one to two years.

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SUMMARY: The new *Freakier Friday* reunites Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, along with Chad Michael Murray and Mark Harmon, in a fun, nostalgic sequel featuring grown-up characters and new generations. Fans of the original will enjoy callbacks, including the classic song, earning it 3.5 out of 5 stars. On Apple TV+, Jason Momoa’s *Chief of War* tells the visually stunning, historically rich story of Hawaii’s unification against colonization, featuring a Hawaiian-centric cast and subtitles throughout, rated 5 out of 5. Amazon Prime’s *Pickup* with Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson offers light entertainment, earning 3 out of 5 stars.

ST. LOUIS – Movie critic Kathy Kaiser pops in to share her most reviews of “Freakier Friday” with Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsey …

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SUMMARY: Today starts mild with no early storms despite expectations. Increasing summer-like heat and humidity will bring highs in the upper 80s to mid-90s through Saturday, with heat indices reaching 100-105°F. South winds will rise to 20-30 mph, keeping mornings warmer. Storm chances return Sunday into early next week due to a weak front possibly bringing 1-3 inches of rain. If no rain occurs today, temperatures may peak near 96°F, potentially one of the cooler summer highs. The tropics are becoming more active but currently pose no US coastal threat. Enjoy the warm weekend ahead.

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