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SF mayor proposes mandatory drug testing for welfare recipients

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:46:12 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco is poised to begin requiring mandatory drug testing and treatment programs for some residents who receive cash assistance from the county.Mayor London Breed and the San Francisco Human Services Agency announced the newly proposed legislation on Tuesday. The legislation would require "individuals with substance use disorder who want to access county-funded cash assistance to be enrolled in treatment and services," the mayor's office wrote.San Franciscans who apply for, or receive, benefits from the County Adult Assistance Programs (CAAP) would have to undergo screening and participate in a substance abuse treatment program when the screening reveals that they may be addicted to drugs. "In our pursuit to address the opioid crisis, let our message be clear: the city isn’t going to give you money to buy drugs. If you are ready for help, we are ready to help you," said Supervisor Catherine Stefani. Before the new rules go into effect, the legislatio...

Canada’s House speaker resigns over inviting a man who fought for a Nazi unit to Parliament

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:46:12 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — The speaker of Canada’s House of Commons resigned Tuesday for inviting a man who fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II to Parliament to attend a speech by the Ukrainian president.Just after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an address in the House of Commons on Friday, Canadian lawmakers gave 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka a standing ovation when Speaker Anthony Rota drew attention to him. Rota introduced Hunka as a war hero who fought for the First Ukrainian Division.Observers over the weekend began to publicize the fact that the First Ukrainian Division also was known as the Waffen-SS Galicia Division, or the SS 14th Waffen Division, a voluntary unit that was under the command of the Nazis.“No one in this House is above any of us. Therefore I must step down as your speaker,” Rota said in Parliament. “I reiterate my profound regret for my error in recognizing an individual in the House during the joint address to Parliament of President Zele...

Business Highlights: Biden makes historic picket-line visit; Trump fraud lasted years, judge rules

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:46:12 GMT

___Biden urges striking auto workers to ‘stick with it’ in historic picket line visit VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — President Joe Biden has joined picketing United Auto Workers in Michigan on the 12th day of their strike against major carmakers. It’s a demonstration of support for organized labor unparalleled in presidential history. He told workers Tuesday to “stick with it.” He exchanged fist bumps with grinning workers a day before former President Donald Trump makes his own visit to meet with UAW members. Biden has repeatedly sided with the UAW during the strike. Strikers chanted “no deals, no wheels” and “no pay, no parts” as Biden arrived at the General Motors distribution center west of Detroit.___Striking Hollywood actors vote to authorize new walkout against video game makersLOS ANGELES (AP) — Striking actors have voted to expand their walkout to include the lucrative video game market, a step that could put new pressure on Hollywood studios to make a deal with the perfo...

Falcons place linebacker Troy Andersen on IR with possible season-ending shoulder injury

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:46:12 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons lost a starter from the middle of their defense for at least four weeks on Tuesday when they placed linebacker Troy Andersen on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.Andersen suffered the injury in Sunday’s 20-6 loss at the Detroit Lions. Coach Arthur Smith on Monday said “it’s certainly possible” Andersen will miss the remainder of the season.Nate Landman is expected to move into Andersen’s inside linebacker spot in Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.“We have faith in Nate, but every week is going to change,” Smith said. “Depending on if there are any counter moves off that, that’s just — you hate it. That’s an unfortunate part of the NFL. It stinks.”Andersen, a second-round selection from Montana State in the 2022 draft, had eight tackles against the Lions after being inactive in Week 2 against Green Bay because of a concussion. He had 10 tackles and a half sack in the opening win over Ca...

Eagles’ defense continues to shut down running games and force turnovers in 3-0 start

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:46:12 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts, the “ tush push” and suddenly one of the best rushing offenses in the NFL get the bulk of the love for the Eagles’ second straight 3-0 start.Don’t forget about the defense.The Eagles’ D — full of new starters and new defensive coordinator Sean Desai — has been downright dominant over the first three games. They produced their best effort of the season in a 25-11 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a game that put the spotlight on Jalen Carter, Darius Slay Jr., Jordan Davis and the rest of the defense.And one sure to put the rest of the NFL on notice.The Eagles have allowed just 145 yards rushing — total! — in three games on 48 carries. That’s a bit over 48 yards per game and 3.02 yards per carry. The longest run allowed over that span is just 12 yards.Tampa Bay had yet to turn the ball over in its first two games, both wins, until it ran into the Eagles. Baker Mayfield threw an interception and there was a lost fumble and a safety. That’s ...

Stock market today: Wall Street falls sharply as its September slump gets even worse

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:46:12 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s ugly September got even worse Tuesday, as a sharp drop for stocks brought them back to where they were in June.The S&P 500 tumbled 1.5% for its fifth loss in the last six days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 388 points, or 1.1%, and the Nasdaq composite lost 1.6%.September has brought a loss of 5.2% so far for the S&P 500, putting it on track to be the worst month of the year by far, as the realization sets in that the Federal Reserve will indeed keep interest rates high for a long time. That growing understanding has sent yields in the bond market to their highest levels in more than a decade, which in turn has undercut prices for stocks and other investments.Treasury yields rose again Thursday following a mixed batch of reports on the economy. The yield on the 10-year Treasury edged up to 4.55% from 4.54% late Monday and is near its highest level since 2007. It’s up sharply from about 3.50% in May and from 0.50% about three yea...

26-year-old tech CEO Pava LaPere found dead at Baltimore apartment building; homicide investigation underway

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:46:12 GMT

▶ Watch Video: CBS News BaltimoreBALTIMORE — A homicide investigation is underway after Pava LaPere, the 26-year-old CEO of a Baltimore technology company, was found dead at a Mount Vernon apartment building Monday morning, police said. Officers responded around 11:30 a.m. to an apartment building on the 300 block of West Franklin Street for a call for service, where  LaPere’s body was found with signs of blunt-force trauma, police said.  WJZ confirmed Tuesday that LaPere co-founded and leads EcoMap, a company that says it digitizes ecosystems with its proprietary technology.Community remembers LaPere’s impactEcoMap released a statement mourning LaPere’s loss.  “The circumstances surrounding Pava’s death are deeply distressing, and our deepest condolences are with her family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly devastating time. Pava was not only the visionary force behind EcoMap but was also a deeply compassio...

Oklahoma City Council sets vote on $900M arena to keep NBA’s Thunder through 2050

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:46:12 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to set a Dec. 12 citywide vote on a proposed 1% sales tax for six years that would fund a new $900 million downtown arena and keep the NBA’s Thunder in the city through at least 2050.The council also voted 7-2 to approve a letter of intent with the Thunder’s ownership group that would require the group to contribute $50 million toward the arena’s cost. The deal also calls for $70 million in city funds from an existing sales tax approved by voters in 2019 for upgrades to the current Paycom Center.“I commend the Council for authorizing me to sign this historic letter of intent, I thank the Thunder for their partnership and I congratulate all of OKC for getting to this point,” Mayor David Holt said in a statement. Under the plan, the six-year, 1% sales tax would begin April 1, 2028, when the current MAPS 4 sales tax ends so the city’s sales tax rate would remain unchanged. The exact location of the new arena...

Reward in double homicide at Denver restaurant increases to $32,600

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:46:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The reward for information on the shooting deaths of two restaurant employees in April has now increased to $32,600, according to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.On April 24, Emerall Vaughn-Dahler and Ignacio "Nacho" Gutierrez Morales were found dead inside American Elm, which is a restaurant located in the 4100 block of West 38th Avenue.The two had been shot and killed, according to police. In the four months since the crime, the reward for information has steadily risen, first being increased from $2,000 to $5,000, before the amount jumped to $25,000 in June. A fundraiser was held in August in an effort to increase the reward to the $32,600 it is now. Loved ones still searching for answers in restaurant double homicide Metro Denver Crime Stoppers said it hopes the reward will encourage people with information to come forward with crucial leads.FOX31 spoke with Emerall's husband, Andrew Dahler, in June when the reward was increased to $25,000. “All you have is hope,"...

6 local artists to compete in Secret Walls illustration battle

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:46:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A competitive live art event that has hosted over 2,000 battles around the world is coming to Denver on Thursday. Six local artists will paint in the Secret Walls x Denver Walls illustration battle at sunset at Yardbird Table and Bar, located at 2743 Blake St. in Denver. Colorado artist unveils sculpture destined for Washington D.C. For just 90 minutes, artists will only use black paint and markers, and the stretch of their imaginations, to create a mesmerizing art display on a blank canvas.The battle in Denver will feature local artists Chris Haven, Mike Graves, George Baker III, Keya Tama, Kimchi Juice and Casey Kawaguchi.Artists will be divided into two teams of three. Each will be equipped with markers, paintbrushes, spray paint and paint rollers, and nothing is revealed to artists before the competition, according to a press release from Secret Walls.The winner is determined by a selected team of judges and a decibel meter that measures the audience's cheers....