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Could a government shutdown impact student loan payments resuming?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:14 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — While a looming government shutdown has been getting a lot of attention recently, there is another impending due date coming on October 1: the return of student loan payments. Lawmakers are still working to prevent a government shutdown, which could come by the end of next week, but House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was dealt a heavy blow on Thursday. His latest attempt to move ahead with a traditionally popular defense funding bill was shattered by a core group of Republican colleagues who refused to vote for the endangered speaker’s plans. GOP leadership tells members to go home but be ‘on call’ amid funding stalemate A test vote to advance the bill failed, 212-216, as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to stop it. Once again, the House then came to a sudden standstill and declared itself in recess. Lawmakers will return to work on Tuesday.The federal government has until September 30 to reach a deal to avoid an October 1 shutdown. October 1 also marks the day...

Ohio police suggested charging an 11-year-old for her explicit photos. Experts say the practice is common

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:14 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (NEXSTAR) — When an Ohio father learned that his 11-year-old daughter had been manipulated into sending explicit photos to an adult, he turned to the police for help.But instead of treating the girl as a crime victim, an officer seemingly threatened to charge her under a law most people view as designed to protect child victims. Alleged drunk driver accidentally calls cops on himself after highway scare, 911 call reveals The shocking interaction was recorded last week on body camera audio and by the father's doorbell camera in Columbus, Ohio. The footage drew criticism from the public and from experts who said law enforcement officials have long misused laws meant to protect children by threatening to charge them with being part of the same crime.Experts said the incident also showed that training for officers on how to respond to child exploitation cases is spotty and not standardized between police departments.Watch the body camera footage below: ...

Hays CISD offers students opportunity to become a barber

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:14 GMT

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) — With each snip and buzz, the next generation of barbers is being built on a high school campus.Over at Lehman High School in Kyle, there’s a full barbershop called Lobo Cuts. It's where 101 students are taking a variety of courses for their future careers.Lehman High instructor Barbara Romerhausen says her program is keeping kids in school who may otherwise fall through the cracks.“We’re changing lives, getting kids to stay in school, watching them change and drop bad habits,” she said. “They’re picking up better habits and becoming employable.”Hays CISD's barbering program takes a total of four years to complete. The kids must clock 1,000 hours of work before being eligible to take a written test to earn their state license.Sergio Sanchez earned his license last spring and now works full-time as a barber.“When I was a kid watching my dad get his haircut, he'd be laughing and everything,” he said. “I decided that I wanted to be that person who provides a smile a...

The story of Austin's Joe's Bakery: A young boy's dream restaurant turned 'American classic'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:14 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Joe’s Bakery, a small, family-run Latino business in east Austin, is now known by people across the country. It’s just one of six restaurants in the nation this year to win a James Beard Award.Joe's Bakery to celebrate its 60th anniversary. (KXAN photo/Ed Zavala)It's one of the highest honors a restaurant can get. But for the family who owns Joe's Bakery, the recognition isn't what keeps them going. It's about how they got their start and the customers that have stuck with them for six decades.An 'American classic'Nearly every day, the parking lot at Joe's Bakery is packed. Customers go in and out — some even waiting close to an hour to get a spot.But the regulars will tell you it's worth it, greeted by many of the same smiling faces for nearly 60 years."When you walk in, you can just tell it's very family-oriented," a customer said. From the pastries, beans and rice to the authentic Mexican tacos, as you could guess, it took more than that to earn the James Bea...

Department of Defense awards GlobalFoundries 10-year, $3.1B chip contract

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:14 GMT

MALTA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded GlobalFoundries a new 10-year, $3.1 billion contract for chip manufacturing. The contract supplies the department with secure, U.S.-made manufactured semiconductors for aerospace and defense uses. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! GlobalFoundries was initially awarded $17.3 million this month can can make up to $3.1 billion over the 10 years. Officials said GlobalFoundries facilities are Department of Defense accredited to the highest security level with strict security measures to protect sensitive information and manufacture uncompromised chips.The new contract provides the Department of Defense and its contractors with access to GlobalFoundries' design ecosystem, IP libraries, early-access to new technologies in development, prototyping, and volume manufacturing. The contract was awarded through the Department of Defense's Defense Microelectronics Activity Trus...

Ordinance effort Friday to install 60 speed bumps in Soulard

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS -  There's another ordinance effort Friday to install 60 speed bumps in Soulard. Inmate who escaped Mercy South Hospital back in custody The goal is to slow the flow of traffic in the historic neighborhood

Tishaura Jones signs bill that requires 'good cause' before evictions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Another bill would require landlords to provide "good cause" before evicting any residents. Guns N’ Roses Busch Stadium show canceled In July, Mayor Tishaura Jones signed a bill giving people facing evictions the right to have a lawyer.

BOA seeking to reintroduce red light and speed cameras

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Board of Aldermen is introducing a bill to bring back red light and speed cameras.It comes eight years after Missouri Supreme Court rulings severely restricted their use. Inmate who escaped Mercy South Hospital back in custody Another bill would create a "neighborhood traffic safety improvement fund"  to be used to prevent traffic accidents.

Aldermen introducing bill to ban open carry of firearms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Some St. Louis aldermen will again introduce an ordinance to prohibit the open carrying of firearms without a concealed-carry permit.The bill grew out of recent situations where young people were seen openly carrying firearms downtown. Guns N’ Roses Busch Stadium show canceled Another bill deals with the "unlawful discharge of a firearm."

2023 Gateway Speed Tour at World Wide Technology Raceway happening this weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:14 GMT

MADISON, Ill. - The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association and Trans Am Series are bringing the 2023 Gateway Speed Tour to the World Wide Technology Raceway this weekend.Guests will get to experience six decades of automotive history racing on the track. They'll also celebrate the 70th birthday of the Corvette, which was made in St. Louis for 27 years. Inmate who escaped Mercy South Hospital back in custody Friday's events start at 7:30 a.m.and go until 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for anyone 13 and older. On Saturday, it's from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.Tickets cost $20. You can order them at SpeedTour.net.