SUMMARY: Jaguar Land Rover is suspending shipments to the US for a month due to new 25% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imported cars. As the US is a crucial market with over 200 dealerships, this pause will impact operations. Meanwhile, a 2023 study indicates that “buy now pay later” (BNPL) users often face high bank overdraft charges and late fees, negatively affecting credit scores. Additionally, many automakers are collecting driver behavior data, which can influence insurance premiums and loan terms. Consumers can limit data sharing but may lose essential features like roadside assistance by opting out.

Jaguar Land Rover is pausing its shipments to the U.S. A new Consumer Reports investigation revealed that nearly every major automaker is collecting “driver behavior data.” Experts warn buy-now, pay-later options aren’t best for shoppers.

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SUMMARY: Sixteen-year-old volunteer firefighter Chevy Gaul was killed in a crash while responding to a water rescue in Franklin County. The accident occurred Friday around 4:15 p.m. on Highway 50 during heavy rain, when Gaul’s car crossed the center line and struck a cargo van. He was transported to Mercy Washington Hospital and later pronounced dead. The Bufort Leslie Fire Protection District, where Gaul served, mourns his loss deeply. Community support has poured in, with flags at half-staff and a memorial fund created by the Chief Mason Griffith Foundation. Gaul was remembered as selfless, beloved, and committed to helping others.

A 16-year-old firefighter was killed in a crash Friday evening while responding to calls for help. Chevy Gall, a firefighter with the …

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SUMMARY: Heavy rains have caused major flooding throughout the St. Louis region, especially in St. Peters, where parks and walkways are submerged. Woodland Sports Park and Long Wolf Park are closed due to high water, with parking lots and fields underwater. Deer Creek near Brentwood is also affected, with one resident canoeing over a flooded path. Rivers and creeks are over flood stage, and more rain is expected. The National Weather Service warns that some rivers could crest at over 30 feet. A flood watch remains in effect across Missouri and Illinois counties in the region through Sunday night.

Torrential rainfall and flooding have been common around the St. Louis region the last several days, including in St. Peters.

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