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With debt limit looming, Biden, congressional leaders to finally meet at White House

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:59 GMT

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will meet with congressional leaders today as the race against the clock to raise the U.S. debt limit gets underway in earnest. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that the country could run out of cash as early as June 1 without an agreement. Congressional Republicans say they won’t agree to raise the limit — once a routine procedure, now a familiar political standoff — without deep spending cuts. Biden, meanwhile, is insisting that Congress must first agree to raise the debt ceiling without attaching any conditions.Biden meets later today with Republican leaders Rep. Kevin McCarthy and Sen. Mitch McConnell, as well as their Democratic counterparts Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Chuck Schumer. Experts say a default would spell disaster for the domestic economy, with dramatic spillover effects for allies, such as Canada, whose own economic fortunes are closely tied to the U.S. “It is imperative that Congress act as soon as possible ...

Concerned citizen intervenes during attempted child luring in Rogers Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:59 GMT

CHICAGO — A concerned citizen interjected during an attempted child luring attempt in Rogers Park Monday night.At around 6:30 p.m., a girl was at Pottawattomie Park, located in the 7300 block of Rogers Avenue, when a man approached and invited the girl to his home in exchange for money.Police said a nearby citizen interjected and assisted the girl into the park's fieldhouse, where 911 was called.The suspect is described as an African American, approximately 25-30, 6'-6'2", 165 to 175 lbs. and was wearing a hooded Michael Kors rain coat with black jeans and black shoes. CPD: Man shot after running away from attempted robbery at Near West Side gas station He had a thick accent and is missing his upper front teeth, police said.Anyone with information can submit an anonymous tip at tipsoft.com.

LinkedIn cutting hundreds of jobs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:59 GMT

(The Hill) -- LinkedIn announced on Monday that it’s cutting more than 700 jobs as it makes changes to its global business organization and its China strategy. “As we guide LinkedIn through this rapidly changing landscape, we are making changes to our Global Business Organization (GBO) and our China strategy that will result in a reduction of roles for 716 employees,” said LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky in an email to employees. The company has roughly 20,000 workers.The CEO said the job networking site is “making meaningful progress creating economic opportunities” for members and customers and “experiencing record engagement” on the LinkedIn platform, but also said “shifts in customer behavior and slower revenue growth” are spurring on the changes. Confidence in Fed chair drops to new low: Gallup Plans to reshuffle the GBO includes the 716 job cuts, but also the creation of more than 250 new roles starting on May 15, Roslansky said. The changes also include phasing out InCar...

Dean's A-List Interview: Jennifer Lopez in 'The Mother'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:59 GMT

CHICAGO — After making two romantic comedies in 2022, Jennifer Lopez is taking on a different role in her first film of the new year.The veteran actress, singer, and dancer is taking on the role of an assassin in "The Mother," a movie on Netflix that's set to be released on Friday on the streaming service. Lopez's character, which is called "The Mother," must come out of hiding to protect her estranged daughter, who she left behind earlier in her life. Dean Richards went to New York ahead of the film's release on the streaming service to speak with Lopez about this role on "Dean's A-List Interview."You can watch the conversation from the WGN Morning News on May 9 in the video above or below.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

The Weeknd wants 'to kill' his alter ego

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:59 GMT

(KTLA) -- For over a decade, The Weeknd has dominated the music scene with catchy singles, a Super Bowl performance, and various collaborations with big names like Kanye West, Future, Beyonce, and Ariana Grande. Now, the man behind the moody and dark alter ego is ready to rid himself of that persona.In a piece for W Magazine, The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, is ready to shed that image. “I’m going through a cathartic path right now,” he told the magazine. “It’s getting to a place and a time where I’m getting ready to close The Weeknd chapter. I’ll still make music, maybe as Abel, maybe as The Weeknd. But I still want to kill The Weeknd. And I will. Eventually. I’m definitely trying to shed that skin and be reborn.”That path he's on comes as he's wrapped up filming the highly anticipated HBO series "The Idol," in which he stars alongside Lily-Rose Depp. The Toronto native plays the character Tedros, the self-help guru and love interest of Depp's character Jocelyn. Act...

LIVE: 'Still happening.' Top TxTag complaints detail double billing, website glitches

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:59 GMT

Investigative Summary: This story is part of KXAN’s “TxTag Troubles” investigative project launched May 7, 2023. Following related reports in recent years, our team rededicated its resources to this major consumer issue, after hundreds of viewers complained to us about resurfaced billing and customer service problems with the state’s tollway operator and its contracted vendors. During our reporting, the Texas Department of Transportation began reaching out to viewers who had contacted KXAN to resolve their issues, and state lawmakers renewed their approach to fixing future TxTag problems.PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — Clint Harris and his wife drive the tollways to and from work almost every day. It has also become part of their routine to check their online TxTag account statement for billing mistakes.“A lot of people were complaining about duplicate charges. I was like, 'Interesting, I should probably check ours,'” Harris said. “Sure, enough it didn’t take long to find one or two t...

ACC Northridge under shelter-in-place amid reports of armed person nearby

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:59 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Community College Northridge Campus issued a shelter-in-place order Tuesday morning amid reports of a possible armed person nearby. ACC said the order began at 8:50 a.m. and said all campus doors would remain closed and locked until further notice. The school is asking people to stay away from the Northridge campus while the reports are investigated. The campus is located at 11928 Stonehollow Dr. This is a developing story; stick with KXAN for updates.

Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Shania Twain to headline at ACL Music Festival 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:59 GMT

Editor's note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 9, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival lineup is out.The festival will return to Zilker Park starting Oct. 6-8 and Oct. 13-15 with more than 100 performances across nine stages. The 2023 lineup was released Tuesday.Headliners for this year’s festival include Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, Odesza, The Lumineers, Shania Twain, Alanis Morissette, The 1975 and HozierAttendees will also see performances from Maggie Rogers, Labrinth, Niall Horan, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Tove Lo and Lil Yachty to name a few.Three-day general admission wristbands go on sale for $335 starting May 9 at 12 p.m. Three-day GA+ wristbands — which includes private lounge access, complimentary soft drinks and access to air-conditioned restrooms— begin at $705. Single-day tickets will go on sale at a later date, along with the release of single-day lineups.This year festival organizer...

Albany County passes tax exemption law for volunteer firefighters, EMS

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:59 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany County Legislature adopted the "Albany County Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers Tax Exemption" as volunteer fire companies struggle to recruit new members. The law provides a partial property tax exemption, 10% of the assessed property value, to active volunteer firefighters and active volunteer ambulance workers living in Albany County with at least two years of service. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! For volunteers with over 20 years of service, the exemption continues for life. "Albany County Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers Tax Exemption," also known as Local Law B of 2023, is an update to legislation adopted by the Albany County Legislature in 2007. Included in the provision is to extend the tax benefits to un-remarried surviving spouses of volunteer firefighters or volunteer ambulance service workers killed in the line of duty.“When emergencies happen, we re...

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog to undergo knee surgery, expected to miss 2023-24 season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:59 GMT

Avalanche Gabriel Landeskog plans to undergo a cartilage transplant surgery on his right knee Wednesday and is expected to miss the entire 2023-24 regular season, the team announced Tuesday morning.Related ArticlesColorado Avalanche | Kickin’ It with Kiz: How can Avs trade Val Nichushkin without explanation of his disappearance from NHL playoffs? Colorado Avalanche | Avalanche offseason primer: What’s next in free agency after Avs’ 2022-23 season Colorado Avalanche | Avalanche’s Cale Makar named Norris Trophy finalist for third consecutive year Colorado Avalanche | Avalanche Journal: Are Stanley Cup Playoffs proving Colorado’s idle trade deadline to be smart? Colorado Avalanche | Avalanche’s five biggest offseason questions in 2023: Free agency, looming contracts, Gabriel Landeskog’s knee and Valeri Nichushkin It will be Landeskog’s fourth surgery dating back to ...