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1.2 million California inflation relief payments haven't yet been redeemed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:13 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – While a few thousand Californians are still waiting to receive the Middle Class Tax Refund, more than a million debit cards preloaded with hundreds of dollars are sitting unused, according to state data. The state started issuing the direct payments, between $200 to $1,050, last October to help combat the rising cost of living. The "inflation relief" payments were sent out two ways: direct deposit and debit card. Of the 9.6 million debit cards sent out, 87% have been activated, according to the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB). More California inflation relief payments being sent this month That leaves 13% of cards that haven't yet been activated or used – about 1,248,000 people who qualified for the assistance, but haven't cashed in yet. The unactivated cards hold an estimated total of $600 million in unused benefits. The FTB is sending out letters to people who haven't yet activated their cards, reminding them to do so. Once a card is activated, it can be used t...

La Casa Blanca en miras de crear la primera oficina federal para prevenir la violencia armada

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:13 GMT

El presidente Joe Biden anunció el jueves planes para que la Casa Blanca establezca una oficina de prevención de la violencia armada, primera en su tipo. La nueva oficina será supervisada por la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris y dirigida por Stefanie Feldman, asesora política de Biden desde hace mucho tiempo en cuestiones de armas. Su creación es una victoria para los grupos de defensa que han estado presionando a Biden durante años para que designe una oficina para coordinar las medidas de prevención de la violencia armada en todo el gobierno federal. Según funcionarios, Harris fue elegida para liderar esta iniciativa por la pasión que siente a nivel personal por este asunto. Estalla la violencia: esta es la lista de asesinatos en masa en EEUU desde enero En detalle: la orden ejecutiva de Biden para endurecer los controles en la compra de armas “La epidemia de violencia armada que vive Estados Unidos requiere de un liderazgo u...

DC area braces for rain, wind from powerful weekend storm

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:13 GMT

The D.C. area is bracing for rain and wind from a powerful coastal storm expected to inundate the region starting Friday night and lasting through the weekend. Here’s what you need to know.The National Hurricane Center said that the tropical cyclone is approaching the East Coast toward North Carolina and it will affect the D.C. region.Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM.Current traffic conditionsWeather forecastClosings and DelaysSign up for WTOP alerts7News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson said the storm system is expected to bring widespread minor tidal flooding across the region, with the potential for moderate flooding along D.C.’s Southwest Waterfront as well as Annapolis and parts of Southern Maryland.The National Weather Service has issued several coastal flood watches and advisories.A Coastal Flood Watch is in effect for D.C., Arlington and Alexandria, from Saturday morning to late Saturday night with up to a foot of inu...

Ireland-South Africa showdown at Rugby World Cup finally on. England, Georgia eye wins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:13 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Top-ranked Ireland’s game with No. 2 South Africa on Saturday has the feel of a Rugby World Cup final even though it’s only their third match of the pool stage.Neither team will be knocked out by defeat at Stade de France, but it will have still have a significant bearing on the rest of the tournament. The winner will likely top Pool B and avoid host France in the quarterfinals, yet face an equally massive contest against three-time champion New Zealand.The stuff of dreams, for fans at least.Ireland is on a 15-game winning streak but faces a Springboks side chasing a record fourth world title.SOUTH AFRICA vs. IRELAND (South Africa leads 18-1-8 overall, 0-0 at RWC)Aside from a 38-3 win for Ireland six years ago, seven of the last 10 meetings have seen a winning margin of six points or less. So it’s realistic not to expect a feast of attacking rugby. Only once in the 117-year history of the fixture has a match between them produced more than 50 points overall ...

Policía busca a sospechoso de agresión sexual en motel de Falls Church

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:13 GMT

La policía del condado Fairfax publicó el jueves fotografías de vigilancia del sospechoso de violar a una mujer en un motel en Falls Church, Virginia, el fin de semana pasado.Las fotos muestran a un joven vestido con una camiseta blanca, jeans ajustados de color oscuro, una gorra de béisbol de color claro volteada hacia atrás, zapatillas deportivas blancas y una mochila de color oscuro caminando cerca del motel.La policía describió al sospechoso como de origen hispano, delgado, de unos 20 años con acné o cicatrices en la cara.Los investigadores informaron que el sospechoso quedó con la víctima en el Quarry Inn Motel alrededor de las 6:40 p.m. el sábado 16 de septiembre. Cuando la mujer abrió la puerta, se presume que el sospechoso sacó un cuchillo y la amenazó antes de agredirla sexualmente, dijo la policía.Posteriormente, la mujer pudo salir de la habitación y llamar al 911.Los agentes registraron la zona, pero no pudieron encontrar al sospechoso.Los investigadores también están pi...

Live security wait times now on display at Reagan National Airport

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:13 GMT

Live security wait times are now available for all screening checkpoints at Reagan National Airport — both general lines and TSA Pre-Check lines. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) Live security wait times are now available for all screening checkpoints at Reagan National Airport — both general lines and TSA Pre-Check lines. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) For years, air passengers have heard admonitions — get to the airport early. Now, flyers at Ronald Reagan National Airport, outside D.C. can know what to expect, once they get there.Live security wait times are now available for all screening checkpoints at Reagan National — both general lines and TSA PreCheck lines.During an early Friday morning visit at the Terminal 2 North checkp...

The United Auto Workers expands its strikes against automakers to 38 locations in 20 states

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:13 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers expands its strikes against automakers to 38 locations in 20 states.Source

Florida A&M University ranks among top 100 U.S. colleges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:13 GMT

Florida A&M University (FAMU) has achieved a significant milestone by breaking into the top 100 colleges in the United States. According to the U.S. News & World Report, FAMU ranks at number 91 among top public national universities and is the third-best Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the nation, following Spelman College in Georgia and Howard University in Washington, D.C. On FAMU’s website, President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., expressed his enthusiasm for the University’s position in the latest rankings. “This reflects our collective effort and our unstinting commitment to the success of our students and our making good use of the funds invested in us by Florida taxpayers, funding agencies, private-sector partners, philanthropic foundations, and friends,” he said. This remarkable achievement highlights FAMU’s dedication to academic excellence and its commitment to providing a top-tier education to its students. The university’...

Police arrest 2nd suspect accused of having puppy mill at mobile home in Davie

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:13 GMT

Davie Police made a second arrest in connection to an alleged puppy mill that was found at the suspect’s home. Danielle Palladino, 29, was arrested on Friday. She is facing 170 counts, which include practicing veterinary medicine without a license, unlawful confinement of an animal and animal cruelty and abuse.She appeared in court and was given a $130,000 bond.The second arrest comes after police conducted a drug trafficking investigation involving her boyfriend, 30-year-old Sean Christopher Brodnax. During their investigation, police discovered large amounts of fentanyl, cocaine and cannabis that were intended to be trafficked, as well as 26 neglected or abused dogs that were kept in small cages at the couple’s mobile home. The canines, police said, were to be used for breeding purposes.Brodnax was charged with several drug-related charges in addition to several animal cruelty charges, which include unlawful confinement and practicing veterinary medicine without a lice...

Jury awards over $8 million to woman injured in IHOP fall in Sunrise

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:13 GMT

A Broward County jury delivered a verdict on Tuesday, ordering the franchisee of a local IHOP restaurant to pay $8,299,916.53 to a woman for injuries sustained in a fall that occurred in 2021.According to a news release from Morgan & Morgan, on June 9, 2021, Melissa Melvin, 47, was leaving the IHOP located at 2454 North University Drive in Sunrise, when she slipped and fell on a deteriorated step outside the exit. The step, measuring only six inches deep, violated building codes mandating a minimum depth of 10 inches.The fall resulted in a severe trimalleolar ankle fracture, affecting all three ankle bones – the distal fibula (lateral malleolus) and the medial and posterior malleolus. Attorneys for Melvin said she endured months of painful recovery, spending several weeks in a wheelchair and six months of inability to climb stairs. Additionally, they said Melvin has been unable to drive or return to work due to persistent pain and swelling, relying on a cane for mobility d...