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House Hawks Kill Bipartisan Effort to End War in Syria

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:28 GMT

Ahead of a Wednesday vote on his resolution to force congressional oversight on the continuation of U.S. military operations in Syria, Rep. Matt Gaetz Fla. was feeling bullish. “Hope springs eternal,” he told The Intercept when asked whether the measure would pass. The resolution was ultimately voted down on Wednesday night with 47 Republicans joining 56 Democrats in support of the bill. Despite the revolution’s defeat, it was just the beginning in a string of efforts to end U.S. military operations abroad, according to its sponsor.“Syria is my lead-off hitter. We’re going to take a trip around the globe. We may go to Yemen, we may have stops in Niger, we may have stops in Sudan, maybe ultimately, we’ll end in Ukraine,” Gaetz said.The Obama administration’s ambassador to Syria, a leading voice in favor of aggressively confronting the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at the time, also backed the effort by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., to force U.S. withdrawal from th...

Senate votes to block new Washington, DC, criminal laws, overruling city government; Biden has said he will sign

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:28 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate votes to block new Washington, DC, criminal laws, overruling city government; Biden has said he will sign.Source

LoanDepot: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:28 GMT

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. (AP) — FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. (AP) — LoanDepot Inc. (LDI) on Wednesday reported a fourth-quarter loss of $77.3 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.On a per-share basis, the Foothill Ranch, California-based company said it had a loss of 46 cents.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 26 cents per share.The lender posted revenue of $169.7 million in the period, which also fell short of Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $199.2 million.For the year, the company reported a loss of $273 million, or $1.75 per share, swinging to a loss in the period. Revenue was reported as $1.26 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LDI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LDISource

Llega a Broadway “New York, New York”, el musical que celebra la ciudad de los sueños

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:28 GMT

(CNN) –– Triunfar en Nueva York es el gran sueño de miles de personas y esa ilusión está detrás de un nuevo musical de Broadway.Con letra y música de John Kander y Fred Ebb ––los legendarios compositores de las bandas sonoras de “Chicago” y “Cabaret”–– y letras adicionales del creador de “Hamilton”, Lin-Manuel Miranda, “New York, New York” se remonta a 1946 para celebrar la fortaleza y diversidad que siempre han definido a la ciudad que nunca duerme y en la que tantos quieren brillar.“Nueva York siempre está pasando y recuperándose de una guerra, de alguna manera u otra, pero también es el experimento social más grande que el mundo jamás haya visto. Todo el mundo vive aquí y el enemigo natural de todo el mundo vive aquí y no se matan unos a otros. Eso es cierto, y siempre me ha encantado esa idea y celebrarla”, dijo Kander a CNN durante una presentación especial del musical a la prensa.Este espectáculo nació de una amistad especial entre Kander y Miranda.“John Kander fue uno de mis ...

NCAA Automatic Bids

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:28 GMT

Fairleigh Dickinson, Northeast ConferenceSE Missouri St., Ohio Valley ConferenceUNC-Asheville, Big South ConferenceDrake, Missouri Valley ConferenceKennesaw St., Atlantic Sun ConferenceFurman, Southern ConferenceLouisiana, Sun Belt ConferenceCharleston (WV), Colonial Athletic ConferenceN. Kentucky, Horizon League ConferenceOral Roberts, Summit League ConferenceGonzaga, West Coast ConferenceTexas A&M-CC, Southland ConferenceLafayette/Colgate, Patriot League ConferenceN. Arizona/Montana St., Big Sky Conference<Source

Women’s NCAA Automatic Bids

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:28 GMT

Tennessee Tech, Ohio Valley ConferenceChattanooga, Southern ConferenceSaint Louis, Atlantic 10 ConferenceVirginia Tech, Atlantic Coast ConferenceSouth Carolina, Southeastern ConferenceIowa, Big Ten ConferenceWashington St., Pac-12 ConferenceGardner-Webb, Big South ConferenceJames Madison, Sun Belt ConferenceUConn, Big East ConferenceCleveland St., Horizon League ConferenceS. Dakota St., Summit League ConferencePortland, West Coast ConferenceSacramento St., Big Sky ConferenceWyoming/UNLV, Mountain West ConferenceSource

AG warns social media gaining popularity for drug distribution, sales

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:28 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser released a report Wednesday that highlights how social media is becoming a popular venue for illegal drug activity. "How easy is it using these social media platforms to get these dangerous drugs? The answer: It's as easy as ordering a pizza," Weiser said. Families of young fentanyl victims sue Snapchat Weiser said to stop the growing trend, there needs to be a multi-faceted approach, starting with social media platforms. The new report suggests social media platforms should adopt a uniform set of practices to prevent drug activity and provide reports. The report also recommends legislation that would require companies to disclose their policies on drug activity. "With respect to these platforms, they can do better in searching for and taking down anyone selling fentanyl on their site," Weiser said. "In some cases, some platforms are even lenient, giving people multiple chances." AG: Greater need for fentanyl oversightThey're f...

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, often goes undiagnosed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:28 GMT

LONGMONT, Colo. (KDVR) -- A viewing of the eye-opening documentary "Below the Belt" is scheduled for Wednesday night at the Stewart Auditorium in Longmont.The film shows the impact a disease called endometriosis has on four women, and the producers include actress Rosario Dawson and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Where do Colorado cities rank for gender pay equity? After the film, a panel of local specialists will speak about the often misdiagnosed disease that affects one in 10 women of reproductive age.Endometriosis can cause terrible painDr. Brian Nelson, a gynecologic surgeon at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, will be on the panel. Nelson said this disease causes tissue similar to the lining of the uterus to grow outside the uterus.Endometriosis can cause terrible pain, especially during periods or intercourse, and can lead to infertility. Yet, Nelson said it often goes undiagnosed, and women are told their period pain is something they just have to live ...

Why Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul are in Denver this week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:28 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- "Breaking Bad" costars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul will be in Denver from March 9-12 to promote Dos Hombres, the brand of mezcal they started in 2019.It is part of the Never Ending Tour, which, according to their website is part of Cranston and Paul's "quest to bring the greatest mezcal [they] have ever tasted to as many people as possible."What is Dos Hombres mezcal?Mezcal is a type of liquor that originated in Mexico. It is made using agave. One of the most popular liquors in the world — tequila — is a type of mezcal made using blue agave. 82-year-old charged with sale of fake Michael Jordan cards Dos Hombres mezcal is made from Espadin agave, and the liquor's website said it "is the product of multiple generations of proud mezcal producers" from a small village in Mexico.Cranston and Paul teamed up with Gregorio Valasco to establish Dos Hombres after realizing they missed each other following the end of "Breaking Bad." According to Inc. Magazine, Paul came up...

Cheech Marin shows up at local ‘Champions’ movie preview with producer Andrew Shriver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:28 GMT

There’s nothing like a good nail-biting movie, and the new film “Champions” is just that.Woody Harrelson plays a basketball coach who tries to take a team to the Special Olympics, and it has a SoFlo connection.Some lucky fans got to see the film at AMC Sunset before it hits the big screen. Co-star Cheech Marin was also there doing a Q&A.So was Andrew Shriver. He produced the movie and couldn’t stop gushing about the casting.“It’s great for Best Buddies,” said Shriver. “It’s great for special need athletes. It’s great for people with special needs, to celebrate them, put them on the big screen and showcase all their talents. I’m super grateful.”“Champions” features three wonderful folks from Best Buddies.You can catch their acting skills when it opens this Friday.