SUMMARY: Vanilla remains America’s top ice cream flavor in 2024, followed by chocolate and cookies & cream. Missouri’s unique favorites include cookie dough, cherry, and Moose Tracks, which dominates in the Midwest. Regional preferences reflect cultural roots—Rocky Road thrives on the West Coast, while butter pecan is beloved in the South. Pistachio, green tea, and pineapple coconut are trending, and globally inspired flavors like Dubai chocolate are surging. Brands such as Ben & Jerry’s, Tillamook, and better-for-you options like Alec’s Ice Cream are gaining popularity. Meanwhile, Americans are still divided over the pronunciation of “sherbet”—or is it “sherbert”?

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SUMMARY: The St. Louis area faces an extreme heat warning this weekend with heat indices reaching 103-110+, overnight lows near 80, and highs near 100°F through the week. Scattered thunderstorms have brought flash flooding, especially in northern Illinois and southern Missouri, with 4-5 inch rain totals in some spots. While storms remain mostly below severe limits, isolated severe storms with strong winds are possible tonight into Monday. Heat advisories and watches extend into surrounding counties. This prolonged hot, humid trend is expected to continue through August, with minimal cooling next weekend. Stay hydrated, limit outdoor exposure, and check on neighbors and pets.

Weather Impact Alert for a prolonged period of dangerously hot and humid weather.

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SUMMARY: Dimitriy Nezhinskiy, a Manhattan pawn shop owner, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to receive stolen property after serving as a fence for luxury items stolen from wealthy athletes, including Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Operating from 2020 until the store’s FBI raid in February, Nezhinskiy and co-defendant Juan Villar purchased stolen watches, jewelry, and other valuables from organized crews targeting homes during athletes’ road games. Police recovered stolen goods and burglary tools at their shop and storage units. Nezhinskiy faces up to five years in prison, restitution of about $2.5 million, forfeiture, and possible deportation. The investigation led to multiple arrests nationwide.

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