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Senate passes first government funding package, setting up clash with House GOP 

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:04 GMT

The Senate on Wednesday passed its first batch of government funding measures for fiscal 2024, teeing up a clash with House Republicans as the party presses for steeper spending cuts and a host of partisan riders. Senators voted 82-15 to pass the package — which covers full-year funding for the departments of Veterans Affairs (VA), Transportation (DOT) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as well as the Food and Drug Administration, among other agencies. “We just passed a strong, bipartisan spending package — the only bipartisan spending bills in Congress, by the way — and we did it with an 82-15 vote,” Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Patty Murray (D-Wash.) said after the vote. “So let’s be crystal clear about what that means. Unlike the funding measures we’ve seen pushed through the House, these are serious and reasonable, bipartisan bills that can actually be signed into law. They are the product of months of hard work, careful negotiation, thoughtful input from members ...

Nearly 300 Missourians wait in jails, hospitals for mental health resources 

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:04 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - More than 250 people are waiting in Missouri jails to be transferred to a mental health treatment facility, but the state is investing in a new plan to try and speed up the process.Delays within Missouri's mental health system have not only impacted incarcerated individuals, but there's also hundreds of people in the Division of Developmental Disabilities waiting to access residential care. Director of the Department of Mental Health Valerie Huhn said money is not the answer."I have a wait list for services right now, and it's not because I don't have the funding to support those services," Huhn said. "It's because I don't have the workforce to deliver those services."It's a constant battle for the state's mental health department, with a shortage of workers causing many Missourians to wait months to receive services. According to DMH, there are 658 individuals in the Division of Developmental Disabilities waiting to access residential services. Of those 658 in...

St. Louis County pharmacist reminds parents to get RSV vaccine for infants

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert due to a shortage of the vaccine used to protect babies from the respiratory disease RSV.Children's hospitals across St. Louis County are preparing for a surge in admissions amid a shortage of the RSV vaccine.RSV is highly contagious, so it’s important that young children get the vaccine, according to Dr. Kenneth Powell, a pharmacist at GreaterHealth Pharmacy & Wellness.“Currently, there is a shortage of the two vaccines. You have a choice, but with the increased demand, that means inventory has shot all the way down,” Powell said. “They are trying to ramp up and get those sent out, but everybody has a waiting list.” Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW R...

Broncos safety Justin Simmons named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for first time in his career

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:04 GMT

Broncos safety Justin Simmons was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week after his performance in the 24-9 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.Simmons recorded an interception, two tackles, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery in Denver’s best defensive performance of the season. His interception on Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the fourth quarter was the fifth time he has picked off the 2-time MVP and Super Bowl champion.He has 29 career interceptions—tied for the most by any NFL player since the start of the 2016 season.This is the first time Simmons has been named AFC Defensive Player of the Week in his eight-year career. He joins teammate Kareem Jackson (2019) and former Bronco T.J. Ward, John Lynch, Steve Atwater and Steve Foley as the only safeties in team history to receive the honor.Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | Broncos roundtable: Did Denver do right thing by standing pat at trade deadline? Denver Broncos | Raiders fire coach Josh...

L.A. landmarks to light up in teal for Alzheimer's awareness

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:04 GMT

Some of California's most iconic landmarks will light up in teal Thursday in support of Alzheimer's awareness.The show of solidarity was organized by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and is part of its Light the World in Teal program. The U.S. Bank Tower crown in downtown L.A., the pylons at LAX, the Santa Monica Ferris wheel and the Long Beach International Gateway bridge are among the Los Angeles-area landmarks that will turn teal Thursday evening.The annual event is held in November as part of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and aims to "literally shine a spotlight on Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the millions of people affected by it," according to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.Teal is officially recognized as the organization's awareness color.  Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., president of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, said the colorful illumination will show support for the millions of Americans impacted by the devastating disease."By ‘Going Teal,’ thes...

Firefighters battle blaze beneath Hollywood Hills homes

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:04 GMT

Los Angeles firefighters extinguished a brush fire that was burning near several multimillion-dollar homes in the Hollywood Hills Wednesday afternoon.The fire was first reported around 1:20 p.m. on the 8600 block of Metz Place.The half-acre fire burned along a steep hillside and threatened multiple homes, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.Firefighters were focused on protecting all structures from the fire and setting up a perimeter around the blaze.By around 2:45 p.m., the fire was contained to a half-acre and firefighters were successful in preventing it from spreading to any homes.The Los Angeles County Fire Department assisted 48 city firefighters during the fire fight. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.Fire crews were expected to remain on scene for several hours Wednesday evening to "fortify containment lines and eliminate any remaining hot spots or smoldering debris," LAFD officials said.

Legendary Hoosiers coach Bob Knight dies at 83

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:04 GMT

Bob Knight, longtime head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball program, known for his collar tucked into a red sweater, his chair-tossing theatrics and three NCAA National Championships, has died. He was 83.A statement posted to Knight's website announced the legendary coach's passing, saying that he passed away at his home in Bloomington, Indiana surrounded by family. "We are grateful for all the thoughts and prayers, and appreciate the continued respect for our privacy as Coach requested a private family gathering, which is being honored," the statement reads. "We will continue to celebrate his life and remember him, today and forever as a beloved Husband, Father, Coach, and Friend."Knight was known for both his fiery personality, intense preparation and his use and popularization of the modern motion offense.Knight is one of the winningest coaches in NCAA Men's Basketball history, notching more than 900 career wins, 11 Big Ten regular season championships and three...

Crypto Prices: The Underappreciated Hero of the Meme World

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:04 GMT

The crypto world is a hilarious and serious space all at the same time. The serious bit is that everyone is always chasing the next big headline. Is Ethereum making waves again? Did another CEO just make a controversial tweet? What is Elon Musk supporting today? Beyond the “which coin is mooning” buzz or the “how I became a Dogecoin millionaire” sagas is another overlooked, somewhat hilarious relationship. We are talking about the intricate dance between crypto prices and memes. Surprised? You should be!As the digital currency world keeps us on our toes, it is not just the financial charts that react to every market twist and turn. Dive deeper, and you will find a flourishing meme culture bursting at the seams with every price fluctuation. And the more you observe, the clearer it becomes: memes might not just mirror crypto trends. In some ways, crypto and memes are two sides of the same digital coin, each reflecting and amplifying the other’s quirks, joys, an...

Innovative Tallow Skincare Company Announces the Launch of New Products

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:04 GMT

Summary: Tami Taddo, Founder of Taddo’s Tallow, is announcing the launch of her natural deodorant and whipped tallow following the recent rebranding of the company. Tami Taddo, Founder of Taddo’s Tallow, is announcing the launch of her natural deodorant and whipped tallow following the recent rebranding of the company.According to Tami, Taddo’s Tallow aims to bring a renewed understanding and appreciation of tallow products, which are often overlooked as a ‘hippie product’. The products she has developed by hand and through rigorous research to find natural ingredients can be found on her website and at the local markets she sells at. Tami founded her company following battles with skin cancer and eczema, which led her to seek alternative methods to treat her skin.When she couldn’t find any solutions for her eczema a friend recommended tallow products as an alternative to name-brand products which can contain potentially harmful chemicals and substances. Tami hand-makes all of her o...

Man Dies in Hit-and-Run Bicycle Collision on Crosby Lynchburg Road [Harris County, TX]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:04 GMT

Male Cyclist Pronounced Dead after Bicycle Accident near Barrett RoadHARRIS COUNTY, TX (November 1, 2023) – One man died Sunday night in a hit-and-run bicycle crash on Crosby Lynchburg Road on October 29th. The incident occurred around 11:05 p.m., at the 12800 block of Crosby Lynchburg Road near Barrett Road.Per reports, a dark-colored truck or van struck a northbound male bicyclist from the rear.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the bicyclist dead at the scene. Police have not yet released his name or place of residency.The surrounding road was shut down during cleanup and preliminary duties. At this time, the suspect has not ben found. No further details were made available about the deadly crash on Crosby Lynchburg Road. Once available, more information will be provided.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult tim...