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Debt ceiling deal: What's in, what's out of the bill to avert US default

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:57 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The details of the deal between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy were released Sunday in the form of a 99-page bill that would suspend the nation's debt limit through 2025 to avoid a federal default while limiting government spending.The Democratic president and Republican speaker are trying to win over lawmakers to the plan in time to avert a default that would shake the global economy. But Congress will be scrutinizing and debating the legislation, which also includes provisions to fund medical care for veterans, change work requirements for some recipients of government aid and streamline environmental reviews for energy projects.McCarthy said the House will vote on the legislation Wednesday, giving the Senate time to consider it before June 5, the date when Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the United States could default on its debt obligations if lawmakers did not act in time.Some hardline conservatives have expressed early concerns tha...

Kenwood and the Thunderbirds soar, even if lofty goals weren't met

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:57 GMT

CHICAGO — Kenwood Academy's baseball season may not have ended how they wanted it to, but that didn't stop them from having a historic year, thanks in part to the contributions of a trio of brothers.Kevin Jr., K'Vion and Kevari Thunderbird were among the headliners of a deep, talented — and albeit, young — Kenwood Bronco's squad that went 28-5 in route to a Chicago Public League baseball championship. Unfortunately for Kenwood though, their season came to an end in a similar manner to the way it did a year prior; a loss in their IHSA Regional Final."I'm gonna be honest, because I'm always honest," said Kenwood Head Coach Romey Bracey after their 5-2 defeat against Reavis High School Saturday. "That City championship took a piece out of us because we did something for the history of the program." PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Thunderbird brothers help Kenwood win first Chicago Public League baseball title Kenwood Academy, established in 1966, won their first ever Chicago Public League Title l...

How White House and GOP leaders are working to sell the budget deal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:57 GMT

(The Hill) – After President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) signed off on a final budget agreement and a raise of the debt ceiling, the two sides moved onto a difficult task: selling the legislation to their respective parties to get it passed through Congress.Conservative Republicans and progressive Democrats have been quick to voice concerns with certain aspects of the deal, with each side expressing worry that their leadership gained too little or conceded too much in negotiations.White House officials and McCarthy’s team spent much of Sunday working to spin the deal as a victory for their own side and assure members that it was the other party that ultimately caved on certain priorities.“Right now the Democrats are very upset,” McCarthy said on “Fox News Sunday,” asserting that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffires (D-N.Y.) told him “there’s not one thing in the bill for Democrats.”In remarks Sunday evening, Biden said the final agreement “protects key pri...

San Antonio Police issue Silver Alert for missing man with cognitive impairment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:57 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The San Antonio Police Department said it was searching for a missing 72-year-old man diagnosed with a cognitive impairment.SAPD said Ricardo Soria is a 5’5” Hispanic man that weighs 118 lbs. Police described Soria as having gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen at 8:30 p.m. Sunday in the 8300 block of Wurzabach Road in San Antonio wearing a red long-sleeve sweater and blue pajama pants.Law enforcement officials said they believed Soria’s disappearance posed a credible threat to his own health and safety.Anyone with information regarding this missing senior citizen was asked to contact the San Antonio Police Department at 210-207-7660.

Rising number of suicides cited as one reason for decline in life expectancy for Minnesotans

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:57 GMT

For the past two decades, suicide deaths have been rising each year in Minnesota, echoing a nationwide pattern, said the Minnesota Department of Health.There were 808 suicides in 2021 and 835 in 2022, the department said in a news release.Death by suicide has been cited as one reason why overall life expectancy rates may be declining in Minnesota, particularly among men. From 2011 to 2021, suicide or intentional self-harm was the eighth leading cause of death in the state.“Suicide is a significant public health issue that involves the tragic loss of human life,” said Minnesota Commissioner of Health Dr. Brooke Cunningham. “It is important for us to take a comprehensive public health approach to suicide prevention that supports connectedness, belonging and protections from lethal means.”Minnesota’s suicide prevention efforts are based on the evidence that suicides are preventable, mental illness is treatable and recovery is possible.A report by the Minnesota Department of Health show...

Troy police investigating shooting near Ridge Drive

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:57 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- One person is in the hospital following a shooting in a wooded area near Ridge Drive in Troy. Police are on the scene and have it secured. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Troy Police say the shooting appears to be a targeted incident at this time. There is no indication of continued threat to the surrounding community. Police are using drone and K9 units to investigate.At this time, the suspect has not been identified and is not in custody. Police are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting to call detectives at (518) 270-4421.

Many Memorial Day ceremonies planned around St. Louis area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS – It will be a day of remembrance around the St. Louis area, marking this Memorial Day. Many events are planned to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country.One of those ceremonies is taking place at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in south St. Louis county. The Department of Veterans Affairs hosts a wreath-laying ceremony at the old flag circle in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at 10 a.m. There will be speeches, a moment of silence, playing of Taps, and a rifle volley.There will also be a ceremony at Soldiers Memorial in downtown St. Louis, starting at 9:45 a.m. Part of that ceremony will include the rededication of the memorial commemorating St. Louis-area residents who lost their lives in Vietnam. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN...

Memorial Day events around Southern California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:57 GMT

Southern Californians will have several opportunities to honor our nation's fallen this Memorial Day.Erin Myers was in Long Beach to view the "Honoring Our Fallen" memorial ceremony at Rosie the Riveter Park Monday. “We are reading the names of those that have died in combat since 9/11. But we also remember those in WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam,” Honoring Our Fallen Founder and Executive Director Laura Herzog said.The names will be read until around 1 p.m. and the public is encouraged to attend. Ellina Abovian was in Hollywood Hills for a Memorial Day event at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Hundreds of flags were placed early Monday morning to honor the fallen. “We like to do this every year and honor them and give back to our community,” Larry Garcia said.Other SoCal Memorial Day events8 a.m. - Hawaiian Gardens City Hall9 a.m. - Lancaster Cemetery at Lacy Park in San Marino9 a.m. - Veterans Park in Lomita 9 a.m. - Whittier City Hall9 a.m. - A Memorial Day Remembr...

They were designed to be safer: How de-horned cows created at UC Davis were doomed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:57 GMT

Every year, millions of beef cattle are born without horns, a trait that naturally emerged in Scottish pastures in the 16th century and has since spared many lives from goring.But when UC Davis created horn-free dairy cattle — through gene-editing, rather than generations of routine breeding — federal regulators did not welcome the new bovines to the herd.Under rigorous federal rules established in the early years of the genomic revolution, and upheld during the Obama administration, genetically modified animals are considered to be a new type of veterinary pharmaceutical, needing FDA approval. Without it, meat and milk can’t enter the food supply. As a result, the nine cows — and the experiment — are now dead, burned, at a cost of $1,200 each.“It was a waste. There wasn’t any risk,” said animal geneticist and professor Alison Van Eenennaam of UC Davis, who spent seven years on the project. “Basically, they were an unapproved drug.”In this July 11, 2018 photo, animal geneticis...

One injured in Memorial Day shooting near Luma Hotel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:57 GMT

(KRON) -- One person was shot near a hotel in Mission Bay early Sunday morning, the San Francisco Police Department confirmed to KRON4. Man found in Livermore lake identified by authorities The shooting happened just after midnight on the 100 block of Channel Street, where Luma Hotel is located. Officers arrived to find one man with gunshot wounds, and they provided aid while calling emergency medical services to the scene. The victim was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police say no arrests have been made at this time. Anyone who has more information about the shooting is asked to reach out to SFPD at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 to message with SFPD. You can choose to remain anonymous.