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Gold bars, cash-stuffed envelopes: New indictment of Sen. Menendez alleges vast corruption

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:50 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Bob Menendez was charged Friday with secretly aiding the authoritarian government of Egypt and trying to thwart the criminal prosecution of a friend in exchange for gold bars and cash, as prosecutors unsealed a corruption indictment that accuses him of using his foreign affairs influence for personal gain.The indictment, the second in eight years against the powerful 69-year-old New Jersey Democrat, alleges an illegal commingling of Menendez’s professional obligations as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to advance U.S. priorities and his private interest in cultivating relationships with wealthy businessmen. The indictment also charges him, his wife and three New Jersey businessmen who authorities say showered the couple with money, gold and a luxury car in exchange for his actions on their behalf. A previous indictment of Menendez stemming from different allegations ended in 2017 with a deadlocked jury. Hours after the indictment was unsealed,...

Dream job? Get paid to watch Netflix shows

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:50 GMT

(WJW) – If you love binging TV, then an online casino may have the job for you.OnlineCasinos.com is looking for a professional TV binger to watch and review popular TV shows.The selected candidate will be tasked with providing comprehensive reviews, insightful commentary and engaging content for the platform's users. Amazon Prime Video viewers will have to pay to keep movies, shows ad-free The chosen candidate will evaluate shows' storyline quality, character development, production values and overall viewer experience. Additionally, they'll share their recommendations on social media.So, what does it pay? The binger gets $2,000 plus $500 for snacks and the cost of a Netflix subscription.Also, it’s a remote job, so you can do it from anywhere.What will you be watching? Netflix’s most streamed shows of all time — which includes "Squid Game," "Stranger Things" and "Wednesday." Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia House for sale According to the application page, the winner will n...

Man charged with reporting fake bear attack to get out of West Virginia woods

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:50 GMT

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — An Ohio man is being charged with falsely reporting an incident after investigators say his call to authorities to report a bear attack was just a ploy to get out of a wooded area of West Virginia.According to a criminal complaint from Kanawha County Magistrate Court, first responders were called in the early morning hours of Friday, Sept. 22, to assist a man in the woods. Dispatchers said the man claimed he was injured and stranded along steep terrain. Kraft Heinz is recalling some American cheese slices over choking hazard Dispatchers said the man cried "Please help me!" and that he was being attacked by a bear, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office. The man also allegedly claimed that he had been walking for days, his phone was dying and that the bears were circling him and he was going to die.The man was later identified as Christian Leonhardt, 47, of Brecksville, Ohio, according to the complaint.Deputies say they, and several search a...

Calls for action as credit card interest rates soar

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:50 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Right now, Americans are facing credit card interest rates over 20%.The issue is prompting calls for actions in Washington."We're seeing triple trouble, basically," said Ted Rossman, a financial analyst with Bankrate. "More debt, higher interest rates and more people carrying that debt."With the Federal Reserve raising interest rates to cool inflation, on average, Americans are paying more than 20% in credit card interest each month."That is just outrageous," said Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo.Hawley says struggling Americans need a break. He's introducing legislation to cap credit card interest rates at 18%."Eighteen percent is more than enough profit for these companies to make, and it would really give working people a shot," he said.But according to Rossman, a cap will do little to alleviate financial stress."Honestly, if it's 16% or 18 or 20 or 22, it almost doesn't matter," Rossman said. "Because they're all high."Financial experts say consumers in a bind shoul...

Children's books sold at Target, Amazon recalled over possible choking hazards

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:50 GMT

(WDKY) — A series of children's board books have been recalled over possible choking risks. The books were sold at Target, Barnes and Noble, Sam's Club, and Amazon.About 260,000 books from the Rainbow Road series were recalled on Thursday due to plastic binding rings that could detach and create choking hazards for young children. Make Believe Ideas has received two reports of plastic rings detaching in the U.S. and one in Australia. No injuries have been reported. Trap door filled with drugs found at NYC day care where 1-year-old died Recalled animal counting book (CPSC)The following books were recalled:Animal Counting (ISBN 9781803374802)Dinosaur's First Words (ISBNs 9781803374932 and 9781803372211) Old MacDonald Had a Farm (ISBNs 9781803376790 and 9781803373355)Rainbow Road Book Box (ISBN 9781803376288)There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly (ISBNs 9781803372945 and 9781803371580)Things that Go! (ISBN 9781803374826)Unicorn's Colors (ISBNs 9781803374789 and 9781803376622)Where...

Police search for man accused in north Austin theft investigation

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:50 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it is searching for a man in connection with a north Austin theft.APD said the theft occurred Wednesday at approximately 4:30 p.m. in the 6900 block of Cameron Road.Police said the suspect followed the victim as she was walking on Cameron Road, walked up behind her and stole a personal item.APD described the suspect as a Hispanic man in his mid-20s with thin, short, black hair. According to police, he was last seen wearing a red hoodie and dark-colored shorts.Anyone with any information was asked to submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling (512) 472-8477.A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest, according to APD.

San Marcos CISD employees didn't get paid on payday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:50 GMT

SAN MARCOS (KXAN) — Teachers in San Marcos CISD tell KXAN they did not get paid on payday.A teacher who wished to remain anonymous told KXAN that she had to cancel bill payments because the money was not going to be in her account."Some teachers are going to be over-drafted," said the teacher. San Marcos CISD said it continued to navigate the pay schedule delay and apologized for the inconvenience."We knew when our payday was, we scheduled payments to be made," said the teacher. "We had plans for this weekend, I know my family, last minute, last night had to change our plans. We were supposed to go out of town and we can no longer do that because we don't have the extra money." 800 teachers will have to pay back bonus after district mistake San Marcos CISD said pay schedule delay was mainly affecting monthly payday employees."Yesterday, the team submitted the 1,200 individual payroll file to our bank provider, Frost Bank, prior to their 6PM deadline but encountered multiple time l...

St. Paul man charged with murder after suspicious downtown death ruled homicide

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:50 GMT

After a 43-year-old was found unconscious in downtown St. Paul in July, his death was recently ruled a homicide and prosecutors charged a man with murder.Officers were called to Fifth and Minnesota streets about 8:50 p.m. July 23 on a report of an unconscious man on the ground near the light-rail train platform. Paramedics took Richard McFee to Regions Hospital, where he died of a head injury in the following days. At the time, the circumstances about what happened were unclear, police said Friday.When investigators reviewed surveillance cameras, video showed a man — later identified as 29-year-old Darren Jonathan Duffie, of St. Paul — approached McFee from behind. He hit McFee with his fist one time on the side of the head, the criminal complaint said.McFee, of St. Paul, immediately fell to the ground and was unresponsive.The next night, police arrested Duffie in the area of Fourth and Sibley streets in downtown St. Paul. He was wearing the same T-shirt he’d been ...

Chargers at Vikings: What to know ahead of Week 3 matchup

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:50 GMT

Here are some things to know before the Vikings play host to the Los Angeles Chargers in Sunday’s game:Chargers at VikingsWhen: 12 p.m. SundayWhere: U.S. Bank StadiumTV: FoxRadio: KFANLine: Vikings – 1.0Over/Under: 54Keys for the Vikings— It should go without saying, but the Vikings need to take care of the ball this weekend. They have been prone to fumbles so far this season, and that’s a big reason they sit 0-2. If the Vikings are able to avoid turnovers, they should have a good chance against the Chargers.— The fact that left tackle Christian Darrisaw is back should help when going up against a Chargers pass rush led by the extremely talented Joey Bosa. As for the rest of the Vikings’ offensive line, it needs to pave the way for the run game. That will help with balance as quarterback Kirk Cousins is likely to have the pass game firing on all cylinders.Keys for the Chargers— If running back Austin Ekeler can’t go after not practicing all week, fellow running bac...

Pittsfield program gives ex-cons 'Second Chances'

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:50 GMT

PITTSFIELD, M.A. (NEWS10) — A local organization is trying to help the formerly incarcerated get access to services that will help them continue their lives and not get back into trouble. Second chances. That’s the opportunity a Pittsfield organization is trying to grant former convicts like Wolf Valentin.  He’s spent two decades of his half century on earth in prison. MORE NEWS from NEWS 10Hailing from a tough background, Wolf took a turn down the wrong path in life, but he's hoping for that second chance.“You know my way hasn't worked in 52 years so I decided to take a suggestion” said Wolf. That suggestion was to link with the Second Street, Second Chances program. Located on Second Street, inside the Berkshire County Sheriff’s office, on the Second floor, the independent organization is directed by Jason Cuyler. The director says this organization has helped over 500 former inmates, superseding their original goal of 150.“It means a lot for me to see clients like Mr. Wolf that a...