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Neighbor yelled homophobic slurs before brutally beating 22-year-old CNA, loved ones say
SUMMARY: A Bethalto, Illinois man, Joshua Morrison, is jailed after brutally beating 22-year-old Winston Rulo at their apartment and setting a vehicle on fire. Relatives say Morrison shouted homophobic slurs before the attack, causing Rulo serious injuries including skull, nose, and eye fractures. Rulo, openly gay since his teens, had no prior contact with Morrison. Police required a SWAT team to arrest Morrison after he refused to surrender. Morrison faces three felony charges: aggravated arson, aggravated battery, and arson. Rulo’s family is seeking hate crime charges. Fundraisers are underway to help cover Rulo’s medical costs.
Nursing student and CNA Winston Rulo is recovering after suffering life-changing injuries. Family and friends have organized …
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‘Spaghetti Wars’ creator dishes on show before airing in STL
SUMMARY: “Spaghetti Wars,” a new St. Louis-based reality TV show created by local chef Puppy Cam, premieres this weekend at the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase. Described as “Family Feud meets The Sopranos,” the show features food challenges where competitors cook to climb the ranks within a fictional food family, the Cosa Nostra. The pilot episode, filmed over eight months, blends humor, drama, and emotion, highlighting food as a universal cultural heart. After the screening at High Point Theater, Cam and executive producer Barry Mendelson will host a Q&A. The project was partly funded by Missouri state tax credits and aims to evolve into a full series.
Eight months later, the “Spaghetti Wars” pilot episode is ready for public consumption. It will debut Saturday night at the Hi-Pointe Theatre as part of the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase.
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Bolivar restaurant business owners sued for defamation, breach of contract
SUMMARY: Larry and Kathryn Gifford, former owners of Bolivar’s Kathy’s Pasta, have filed a lawsuit against Iris Pogue and Edward Cahoj, managers of Side by Side LLC, who rented the restaurant location in late 2023 and were evicted in 2024. The Giffords, who own the building, allege Side by Side failed to pay rent, neglected maintenance, and caused financial losses exceeding $60,000. They claim Pogue made false, defamatory social media posts accusing them of neglect and fraud, damaging their reputation. The Giffords seek damages, injunctive relief, and a jury trial. Side by Side LLC has not yet commented.
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Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce makes shirtless cameo in Happy Gilmore 2
SUMMARY: Travis Kelce makes a comedic cameo in *Happy Gilmore 2*, now streaming on Netflix. Playing an over-the-top hotel server, Kelce clashes with Oscar (Bad Bunny) over a gin order, leading to a fiery outburst and dramatic firing. Later, Kelce chest-bumps two players through a table and appears in Oscar’s surreal dream sequence, tied up and covered in honey before being attacked by a bear. Adam Sandler praised Kelce’s performance, calling him “unbelievable.” The film features other celebrity cameos, including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, John Daly, Eminem, and Post Malone, blending golf, humor, and star power in a wild sequel.
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