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Washington reacts on the fly to Silicon Valley Bank failure

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:03 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — After the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, California Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters started furiously working the phones to find out what was going on with the failed lender — and what would happen to its panicked depositors.Waters, former chair of the House Financial Services Committee, had her doubts that another bank would step up as a savior and buy the defunct institution.“Banks don’t just wake up and say: ‘Oh, there’s a problem with another significant bank and they’ve collapsed. Let’s just take it over,’’’ she said.So began a frenetic weekend of nonstop briefings with regulators, lawmakers, administration officials and President Joe Biden himself about how to handle the demise of the nation’s 16th-biggest bank and a go-to financial institution for tech entrepreneurs. At the core of the problem was tens of billions of dollars — including money companies needed to meet payrolls — sitting in Silicon Valley Bank accounts that were not protected by f...

9-year-old Aurora girl honored with mayor's Award of Excellence for saving mom

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:03 GMT

CHICAGO — A nine-year-old girl from Aurora is being credited with saving her mom's life, and Tuesday night, the city awarded her for her quick thinking.Aria Lemen received the City of Aurora's Mayor's Award of Excellence after her mom suddenly passed out when the two were home alone back in February, leading to Aria calling 911 and calmly explaining the situation to dispatch, despite the stress of the situation on her."911, what's your emergency?" said the dispatcher over the phone."My mom was talking to me and she passed out," replied Aria.The dispatcher stayed on the phone with Aria through the entire ordeal, sending an ambulance to the house while asking the 9-year-old questions about what first responders could expect when they arrived.""Is she still passed out?" asked the dispatcher."Yes, she's still breathing but she's passed out," replied Aria."We're just going to hang out and talk to each other until [paramedics] get there to help you and then I'll get your daddy, okay?" sai...

Report: Bears sign former Seahawks RB Travis Homer to 2-yr deal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:03 GMT

CHICAGO — Moments after losing David Montgomery in free agency to the Detroit Lions, the Chicago Bears have added a new running back to the fold.According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Bears are signing former Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer to a 2-year deal worth a maximum of $4.5 million. Bears’ David Montgomery signing with NFC North rival Lions, report says A career backup in Seattle, Homer had 19 carries for 74 yards on the ground and 16 catches for 157 receiving yards and a TD across 10 games last year for the Seahawks. In 49 games across 4 seasons in Seattle, Homer accumulated 453 rushing yards and 464 receiving yards with 3 total TDs.

Son of former reality TV star Todd Chrisley arrested for aggravated assault in Tennessee

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:03 GMT

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WKRN) — Kyle Chrisley, the son of former reality TV star Todd Chrisley, was arrested in Tennessee Tuesday following an alleged workplace altercation.Smyrna police say Chrisley, an employee at a Penske Truck Rental, was involved in a "physical altercation" with his supervisor. Chrisley allegedly pulled a "fixed blade" during the incident.According to authorities, Chrisley, 32, voluntarily appeared to be booked into jail on an active warrant. He was later released on a $3,000 bond.Additional details about the incident weren't immediately available Tuesday. Man killed by dogs in California leaves behind wife and 5 kids in Guatemala, family says Chrisley appeared in the reality TV series "Chrisley Knows Best," which focused on the lives of the Georgia family. The show had been renewed for a tenth season before Kyle's father, Todd, and stepmom, Julie, were convicted on bank and tax fraud charges. Todd and Julie reported to a federal prison in Florida in January after th...

Police: Girl, 15, reported missing from Near West Side

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:03 GMT

CHICAGO — A 15-year-old girl last seen on Chicago's Near West Side is missing, police said Tuesday. Amare Williams went missing Monday in the 1400 block of S. Blue Island, in the city's Little Italy neighborhood. Police: One year later, Oswego man still missing as search continues Police described the girl as 5-foot-10-inches, weighing 160 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Anyone with information on Amare's whereabouts is asked to call police at (312) 744-8266 or leave an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com.

Man killed by dogs in California leaves behind wife and 5 kids in Guatemala, family says 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:03 GMT

(KTLA) - A man who was mauled to death by four dogs in Jurupa Valley, California last week has been identified by family members as Mateo Lucas Salvador, 42, a native of Guatemala. Authorities say Salvador was working at a residential property that had been converted into a business on March 7 when four dogs, three Belgian Malinois and a Cane Corso, attacked him. Police initially responded to the scene after a 911 caller reported hearing someone screaming. Teen, 2 stolen horses dead after car crashes into group in Dallas Salvador sustained fatal injuries, authorities said last week.According to the Riverside County Department of Animal Services, Salvador had worked for the owner prior to the attack and he had visited the property before without incident. The property owner, who was not present during the attack, eventually surrendered his dogs to be euthanized, Animal Services said. A GoFundMe has been established to help Salvador's wife and five children, who still live...

Manitoba Budget 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:03 GMT

'I don't want to be homeless': Texas rent relief gets +10K applications in just hours

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:03 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) reopened the Texas Rent Relief (TRR) application portal from March 14-28. The program offers rental and utility assistance with COVID-19 federal emergency rental funds. According to the state agency, as of 11:30am Tuesday, they received more than 10,000 applications. Texas rent relief program applications now open It caused some delayed load times on the website for applicants like Eva Cortez."I clicked on it, and it wasn't loading. I was like, I'm just gonna leave it there and see if it loads, and then eventually it loaded," Cortez said. Cortez lives in Austin and is facing eviction. She said without this assistance, she won't be able to afford her apartment. "I have a son, too. So I don't want to be homeless," Cortez said. The program is accepting applications for the remaining $96 million in rent relief funds. It's aimed at helping 15,000 households. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Texas taps into federal fundi...

Moorhead man charged with fatally stabbing and beating his half brother

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:03 GMT

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead man is charged with murder after police alleged he killed his half brother last Thursday night at an apartment.Douglas James Swenson II, 25, appeared Monday in Clay County District Court on a second-degree felony count of murder. He faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted of the charge that alleges the killing was not premeditated.The Moorhead Police Department identified the deceased man as Dustin Momerak, 29, Swenson’s half brother. Momerak and Swenson were living together at the time of his death.Douglas James Swenson II, 25, is charged with fatally stabbing and beating his half brother on March 9, 2023, in Moorhead, Minn. (Forum News Service)Momerak died of “multiple sharp and blunt force injuries,” police said Monday in a news release. Officers continue to investigate the death, but they aren’t seeking any further suspects, police said. Police said they believe there is no threat to the public.Police responded at about 11:30 p.m. Thursday to Swe...

Hudson angler hooks Mille Lacs Lake northern pike that ties Minnesota catch-and-release record

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:03 GMT

A Wisconsin angler caught a 46.25-inch northern pike on Mille Lacs Lake that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified as a tie with the current catch-and-release state record.Brad Lila, of Hudson, Wis., caught and released the fish Jan. 22.“I set the hook as the line was quickly peeling out,” Lila said in a DNR statement. “I knew it was a very large fish because it peeled out drag and there was no stopping it. After about 10 minutes of fighting the fish, I knew that it might take more than me to land it.”Brad Lila, of Hudson, Wis., caught and released this 46.25-inch northern pike Jan. 22, 2023, while fishing on Mille Lacs Lake. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in March verified the fish as tied for the state catch-and-release record for pike. (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources via Forum News Service)Lila said he hollered and waved for help and two nearby anglers came to his aid. Lila tried to get the fish to turn its head to come up the hole,...