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'You’ve turned into a cult...' Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks on Republican Party at SXSW

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:45:43 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made an appearance at South by Southwest in Austin on Sunday.Pelosi, D-Calif., joined a panel hosted by The Atlantic, a magazine covering politics, foreign affairs, business and the economy. The panel focused on the state of democracy in America and around the world. One of the topics of discussion was the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in her own backyard, according to The Atlantic. “I don’t think there’s any appetite in this country for bailing out a bank,” she said. “What we would hope to see by tomorrow morning is for some other bank to buy the bank.” She said there were multiple potential buyers, but she couldn’t reveal their names, The Atlantic reports.The Federal government announced Sunday that customers of Silicon Valley Bank will be able to deposit their money by Monday. The bank’s downward spiral began late Wednesday when it surprised investors with news that it needed to raise over $2 billion to offset losses...

Special Olympics athletes red carpet walk for 'Champions'

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:45:43 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York Special Olympics Athletes will walk the red carpet with local college basketball teams on Monday night for an exclusive screening of the new Woody Harrelson movie "Champions." The screening will be at the Madison Theater in Albany at 7 p.m. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Champions" is about a former professional basketball coach who takes on community service hours coaching a traditional Special Olympics team. The Special Olympics was consulted for the film starring several athletes from other states. The red carpet walk will start at 6 p.m.

Large group attempted mass entry at El Paso border crossing: CBP

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:45:43 GMT

Officials say a large group of migrants in Mexico on Sunday attempted a mass entry into the country at the El Paso border crossing, according to multiple reports.The massive flood of migrants caused a number of disruptions and led to officials using barricades to try and contain the migrants, CNN reported.Reuters reported that hundreds of Venezuelan migrants, including many with small children, were stopped by U.S. officials when attempting to enter into the United States. They gathered at the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez, but failed to breach the border before being stopped by officials, the report said."Please, we just want to get in so we can help our families," Camila Paz, an 18-year-old Venezuelan, said to Reuters. "So I can have a future and help my family."Video footage shared with Fox News showed one large surge of people rushing toward the border.U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said in a statement obtained by The Hill that the group was "posing a potential ...

Missouri home surrounded after fatal officer shooting

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:45:43 GMT

HERMANN, Mo. - The Missouri State Highway Patrol say Kenneth Simpson ,35, shot two Hermann police officers Sunday night. One of those officers, Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith, has died. Missouri issued a "Blue Alert" shortly after the shooting happened. They were looking for Simpson after he drove off after the shooting. The suspect may be in a Hermann, Missouri home. Officers have had the building surround since early this morning.Kenneth SimpsonThe shooting happened just before 9:20 p.m. at the Casey's on Market Street. The circumstances of the shooting are not being released, other than the suspect shot two Hermann police officers. Top story: Hermann officer dead, 1 injured after Sunday shooting Kenneth Lee Simpson, 35, is about 5'10 and around 180 pounds. He has hazel eyes and red hair. Simpson was driving a black 2014 Jeep Wrangler with Missouri license plates RF5A0P.It's unclear if Simpson was in the Jeep, but he took off from the Casey's on Market Street and took drove in ...

Police investigating St. Louis County death

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:45:43 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - St. Louis County Police are investigating a death in Jennings.A person was found dead around 8:30 p.m. at a home on Kinamore Drive. Top story: Hermann officer dead, 1 injured after Sunday shooting Police have not yet determined how that person died or if a crime is involved. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Police shooting during domestic disturbance in Colorado Springs under investigation

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:45:43 GMT

The El Paso County Sheriff on Monday was investigating a police shooting northeast of downtown Colorado Springs during a domestic disturbance Sunday afternoon that left a suspect hospitalized.Police went to a home on North Foote Avenue and found a suspect hiding inside, according to Colorado Springs Police Department postings on Twitter. The police ordered the suspect to surrender, and used a taser to try to subdue the suspect, police said.Police then fired at the suspect, the Twitter postings said, and one officer now has been placed on administrative leave during the investigation. “A taser was used and was found to be ineffective. At one point in this encounter with the suspect, at least one CSPD Officer fired at least one round striking the suspect,” the police said.No information was available on the extent of the suspect’s injuries.Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.(Part 7/7) This is an ongoing investigation and information will b...

Denver weather: Monday warms up with temps reaching 60s under partly cloudy skies

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:45:43 GMT

Freezing temperatures early Monday were warming rapidly and Denver residents can expect springlike weather in the first half of this week with generally dry plains and partly cloudy skies.Students and workers woke up in the dark again with the onset of daylight saving time, which means the sun won’t rise along Colorado’s Front Range until after 7 a.m. this week.On Monday, temperatures will top 50 degrees and reach as high as 60 degrees Tuesday and Wednesday morning under sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service. The wind was expected to remain relatively calm Monday, with gusts at speeds up to 16 miles per hour.Starting Wednesday afternoon, scattered light snow likely will fall at higher elevations in the mountains and rain may fall on the plains, weather service forecasters said. Late Wednesday and Thursday, cooler temperatures are expected as snow spreads down from the mountains.Who's looking forward to the warmth for Tuesday and Wednesday? 60s are in...

Biden tells Americans to have confidence in banks after collapse

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:45:43 GMT

President Joe Biden on Monday told Americans the nation’s financial systems were safe, seeking to project calm following the swift and stunning collapse of two banks that prompted fears of a broader upheaval.“Your deposits will be there when you need them," he said.U.S. regulators closed the Silicon Valley Bank on Friday after it experienced a traditional bank run, where depositors rushed to withdraw their funds all at once. It is the second largest bank failure in U.S. history, behind only the 2008 failure of Washington Mutual. But the financial bloodletting was swift; New York-based Signature Bank also failed.The president, speaking from the White House shortly before a trip to the West Coast, said he’d seek to hold those responsible accountable, and pressed for better oversight and regulation of larger banks. And he promised no losses would be borne by taxpayers.“We must get the full accounting of what happened,” he said. “American can have confidence that the bank...

Dark Circles Under The Eyes: Causes And Treatment

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:45:43 GMT

View the original article about Dark Circles Under The Eyes: Causes And Treatment at We Vape CBD Oil.Dark circles under the eyes are a common cosmetic concern that can make a person look tired and older than they actually are. There are many factors that can cause dark circles, including genetics, aging, lack of sleep, and prolonged exposure to screens. In this article, we will explore the causes of dark circles and whether or not CBD can help to reduce their appearance.What Causes Dark Circles Under the Eye?Dark circles can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, aging, and lifestyle habits. Some common causes include:Genetics: Some people are predisposed to dark circles due to genetics. This means that if your parents have dark circles, you may also develop them as you age.Aging: As we age, the skin around the eyes becomes thinner and more transparent, allowing the underlying blood vessels to show through. This can cause the skin under the eyes to appear darker.Lack...

Your Angel Digs Timberlake

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:45:43 GMT

Justin TimberlakeFutureSex/LoveSounds (Jive/Zomba)Your Angel Digs Timberlake: Maddy Boyd, the talent behind L.A. project Your Angel, told us about her love for a Timberlake gem.Maddy Boyd: My favorite album of all time has to be Justin Timberlake’s FutureSex/LoveSounds. Not only did this record soundtrack my childhood, it has continued to soundtrack my life into my 20s. (Jive/Zomba)My mom was so infatuated with this album. My family still listens to it every Christmas morning instead of listening to Christmas music! My mom used to roll through the pick up line at school pumping her breaks to the beat of “SexyBack.” She used to sleep with VH1 on every night and I remember one day at breakfast she told us that she had woken up to the best song she’d ever heard and thought it was a dream — the song she heard was the outro of “LoveStoned/I Think She Knows.” It’s the part of the song where the beat drops out and it’s just electric guitar; in the video he is standing in a white room and t...