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Make-A-Wish Foundation helps Blues fan, Laila Anderson “wish it forward”

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www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2024-10-29 09:28:18

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You’ve heard the idea of paying it forward – doing something selfless to benefit someone else? That’s what Laila Anderson wants to do; she’s wishing it forward.

“My wish was to take some friends,” she said. “People from the hospital that are going through challenging battles similar to mine and have them experience a Blues game like once in a lifetime.”

Anderson was the inspirational Blues fan who supported the team to their 2019 Stanley Cup. She was diagnosed in 2018 with HLH, a rare auto immune disease.

“Growing up a big Blues fan and being able to join my favorite team on their biggest moment in their history was insane,” Anderson said. “Being in the hospital, they just really pulled me back together and helped me push through. And I think if I can just gift a small piece of that to someone else in the same situation, then I’ve done my part.”

As the Blues gave her hope, she begat that in return to the team. Wanting to wish it forward to share her hope and joy, Laila’s wish to take five other friends from St. Louis Children’s Hospital to the St. Louis Blues game on Nov. 19.

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Chuck E. Cheese opens arcades ‘created for adults’ in Missouri, 7 other states

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fox2now.com – Michael Bartiromo – 2025-07-07 12:46:00

SUMMARY: Chuck’s Arcade, a new arcade chain from Chuck E. Cheese’s creators, targets older gamers and lifelong fans seeking classic games like “Ms. Pac Man” and “Mortal Kombat” in mall locations. Designed primarily for adults but welcoming all ages, these arcades mix vintage games such as “Donkey Kong” with modern racing simulators and VR experiences. Some locations, like Kansas City, offer pizza, while others do not. Animatronic characters from Chuck E. Cheese’s past appear as nostalgic decorations rather than performers. Chuck’s Arcade has opened in multiple U.S. cities, with more locations planned, including one soon in Brea, California.

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Weird news with Tim and Brittany!

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www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2025-07-07 12:08:50

SUMMARY: A new TikTok trend suggests popping popcorn, then freezing it to make it crunchier, though it’s unclear if freezing actually improves the texture or taste. Meanwhile, Costco faces copyright claims for selling clothes resembling a popular athletic lifestyle brand’s pants and hoodies, sparking debate about authenticity and brand imitation. The hosts discuss nostalgic back-to-school NBA shoes, highlighting how brands evolve or get copied. One shared a personal story about nearly buying a $3,500 couch until a motherly intervention led to finding a similar $950 clearance bargain. Lastly, Amazon Prime Day sales are upcoming, promising more deals and surprises.

ST. LOUIS – Tim and Brittany share weird news of the week: Generation Yap!

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Joe's Blog: Rain chances percolate for some (MON-7/7)

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fox4kc.com – Joe Lauria – 2025-07-07 09:10:00

SUMMARY: Over the holiday weekend, devastating flash floods struck Texas, leaving over 50 dead and many missing, particularly near the Guadalupe River. The floods were fueled by tropical moisture from Tropical Storm Barry and were worsened by the region’s geography and drought-hardened soils. Despite timely National Weather Service warnings, communication challenges and false alarm fatigue complicated the response. Similar heavy rains impacted parts of the Carolinas as well. Locally, rain has been sparse, with isolated storms possible through the week but with uncertain coverage. Experts emphasize improving weather education, warning systems, infrastructure, and communication to prevent future tragedies and better protect vulnerable communities.

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