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Veterans group knocks Tuberville hold on promotions as 'un-American assault on our military' in new ad

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:11 GMT

(The Hill) - Liberal veterans organization VoteVets is out with another political ad taking aim at Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) for holding up more than 300 senior military officers over an abortion policy in the Defense Department.The latest ad, "Tight lips could sink ships," was released on Tuesday and is expected to air nationwide, according to VoteVets. The 30-second spot knocks Tuberville for endangering national security and emboldening dictators, with the ad using classic '50s style, black-and-white video footage in an apparent homage to old military commercials. Flashes of the video show Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to underscore the point that the holds are encouraging foreign adversaries."Dangerous dictators look on with glee as Tuberville does their work for them," an announcer remarks.The final few seconds of the ad also attacks Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Republican allies of Tuberville, who VoteVets has a...

Fisher-Price drops NSYNC Little People set as reunion tour rumors swirl

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:11 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.This NSYNC Little People set will warm your ’90s soulIf all the rumors about NSYNC getting back together are tearin’ up your heart, let this nostalgia-driven Little People set from Fisher-Price help. The Mattel brand released a Little People Collector set based on the ’90s boy band that has fans ready to buy, buy, buy.The set, which retails for $29.99 on Amazon, features 2.5-inch figurines of Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone and Lance Bass. They all come in a special collector’s box made to look like the iconic album cover for “No Strings Attached.” Mattel also promises that the figurines and box include “fun hidden details for fans to discover.”Is NSYNC getting back together?The Little People Collector set is dropping as rumors of an NSYNC reunion are hitting a fever pitch. The band posted tons of cryptic social media content th...

2 'Bachelorette' contestants among 5 saved from sinking boat near San Diego

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:11 GMT

SAN DIEGO (KSWB) - Five men, including two contestants from the reality television show "The Bachelorette," are lucky to be alive after their fishing trip ended with their boat under water. Aaron Schwartzman and his friends took to sea for a day out in the sun, hoping to catch some fish, but soon found themselves stranded in water for three-and-a-half hours.The ship sank 15 to 20 miles off the coast of San Diego. Luckily for those on board, two people found them and were able to bring them back to shore. “It’s like being trapped and helpless because there’s no service, we weren’t able to send a distress signal at all, and the only thing you have out there is hope, hope that somebody finds you, hope that a helicopter flies over," Schwartzman, who owned the boat, said to Nexstar's KSWB on Monday. VIDEO: Actor Jason Momoa greets fans at two San Diego stores “I finally bought the boat of my dreams, or so I thought, for it to sink on me," Schwartzman said. He and his friend Brayden Bow...

American Airlines cancels nonstop route from Austin airport

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:11 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — American Airlines has canceled a nonstop route between Austin and St. Louis as part of network evaluations.The airline last operated flights on the seasonal route in May, but a spokesperson confirmed to KXAN it would not be resuming flights after the seasonal break."As part of a continuous evaluation of our network, American has made the difficult decision to end service between Austin and St. Louis," the spokesperson said. "We will continue to offer robust service from Austin to more than 30 destinations." AUS Data Hub: How many passengers have flown out of AUS so far this year? American has reached out to impacted customers to offer alternate travel arrangements.The cancellation is American's second in two years from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Service to San Juan, Puerto Rico, was canceled in November 2022 after the airline said the route was not meeting performance expectations. Rival Southwest Airlines plans to launch nonstop AUS-San Juan flights i...

Police: Man exposes himself to to child at city rec center, mother concerned about sharing space with cooling centers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:11 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A mother is speaking out after she says a man exposed himself to her 6-year-old daughter at an Austin Recreation Center."My daughter was like 'Dad I saw his thing,'" said the mother who wished to keep her identity anonymous.KXAN reached out to the City of Austin's Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department, as well as Parks and Recreation Department and APD for more information.The incident took place on September 5 at 5:20 p.m., according to the Austin Police Department."Parks and Recreation Department staff observed a man enter Hancock Recreation Center. Staff noticed the man's shorts were lowered and his genitalia was exposed. Staff immediately escorted all program participants from the facility and called 9-1-1. Law enforcement arrived and removed the individual from the facility," said a city of Austin spokesperson.Austin Police Department officers arrested Drew Rhodes and booked him into the Travis County Jail. He is charged with Disorderly Conduct, ...

UT president to hold State of the University Tuesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:11 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Sept. 19, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The University of Texas at Austin's President Jay Hartzell will deliver the school's annual State of the University address Tuesday afternoon. Report: UT Austin ranked 9th best public university in the nation The address is set to start at 3 p.m. and will highlight UT's goals, initiatives, opportunities and overall progress, a release said. This will mark Hartzell's fourth State of the University address since he was appointed as the university's president in 2020. The address will be streamed in this story and on KXAN's Facebook page.Where UT stands in latest rankingsIn the U.S. News & World Report 2024 undergraduat rankings released Monday, UT was ranked as the ninth-best public university in the country and No. 1 among public universities in Texas.Overall, UT ranked No. 32 among both public and private schools this year, climbing six places from its 2023 ranking.Within the univ...

New director named for Austin Resource Recovery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:11 GMT

The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Sept. 19, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Resource Recovery interim director has earned the full-time role, according to a city release.Richard McHale was appointed to the lead ARR position in early September, taking over the role from former ARR Director Ken Snipes who was reassigned to the City's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) in March. Snipes is now the HSEM director, the release states. Austin Resource Recovery: 65,000 dump truck loads of winter storm debris collected “This is an incredible honor, and I am humbled to have the opportunity to serve in this capacity. As I step into this new role, I am committed to upholding the values, principles and high standards that have been the foundation of ARR’s success,” McHale said in the release.The ARR director is responsible for planning and coordination for the City's resource recovery, recycling and reuse services. The ARR director also works closely wi...

State Police arrest Summit man for assault and menacing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:11 GMT

SUMMIT, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Monday, Andrew M. Craig, 25, was arrested for assault in the third degree, menacing in the second degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, and harassment in the second degree. State Police say Craig was involved in a physical dispute at a home on Rossman Fly Road. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! During the altercation, Summit reportedly displayed a knife and threatened the victim. The victim sustained injuries but police say the knife was not used. Craig was processed at SP Cobleskill and issued tickets returnable to the Summit Town Court on October 5.

St. Louis County Library giving away 1,000 Chromebooks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:11 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. - The St. Louis County Library is giving away 1,000 Chromebooks with free mobile internet connections to eligible people. Applications are open now until October 1, 2023.The laptops are for St. Louis County residents who lack access to the internet. The free mobile connection will be available through June 30, 2024. The internet content is filtered to comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act. 200 WINS! Adam Wainwright caps career with long-awaited milestone You do not need a St. Louis County Library card to apply. Children may apply by listing their parent's or guardian's name on the application.A recent regional report found that there are about 150,000 households in St. Louis and St. Louis County that struggle to afford high-speed internet. Around 90,000 St. Louis area households are unable to afford adequate devices."Digital equity has been a priority for St. Louis County Library for many years. This funding will continue those efforts, by providing inter...

Man admits to murder at north St. Louis gas station

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Nearly two years after a deadly gas station shooting in north St. Louis, a man has admitted to criminal charges. Ernest Dupree, 39, pleaded guilty Friday to several felonies in connection with the shooting death of Clifton Southern in November 2021. That includes charges of second-degree murder, armed criminal action and motor vehicle tampering. New York company moving headquarters to St. Louis According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, Dupree shot Southern at a Shell gas station in the 2800 block of North Florissant Avenue in the Old North St. Louis neighborhood. Police say Southern was unarmed and asked Dupree not to shoot him while he was held at gunpoint. Dupree's pistol became jammed, and shot Southern several times, per court documents. Dupree avoided a trial by pleading guilty. He could be sentenced up to 17 years in prison based on his plea agreement. A sentencing hearing is set for Oct. 13.