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Bidens and Eva Longoria screen ‘Flamin’ Hot’ movie about the origins of the spicy Cheetos snack

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:18:34 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and director Eva Longoria welcomed hundreds to the White House lawn Thursday to screen the new movie, “Flamin’ Hot,” a feel-good story about how a Mexican American janitor working at Frito-Lay sold his superiors on his idea to spice up the crunchy snack’s cheesy coating.They held out the tale of one-time janitor Richard Montañez, which is based on his memoir, as an inspirational account of how one man reached for a dream and overcame the odds — gliding past indications that Montañez’ account is dubious. Biden told the crowd: “When I think about tonight’s movie, I think about courage. So many of you, your ancestors left behind all that they knew to start a new life in the United States.”Longoria said Montañez’ story inspired her because she has been told “no” during her career, that ideas don’t come from people like her, that she couldn’t do certain jobs because she is a woman. She said she and her team worked hard “to produce this authenti...

In June, Miami experienced what Chicago did in 1992

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:18:34 GMT

CHICAGO — It was something special that doesn't happen too often in professional sports, but it did take place in Chicago 31 years ago.It's come up over the last few weeks thanks to the achievements of a pair of teams in the Miami/South Florida market. With the Miami Heat making the NBA Finals and the Florida Panthers reaching the NHL's Stanley Cup Final, it brought back memories of times that happened before. Those here in Chicago immediately thought back to 1992, when Chicago's NBA and NHL teams pulled off the same feat. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)It was the Blackhawks that reached the Stanley Cup Final first, doing so for the first time in 18 years with a Game 4 Campbell Conference Finals win over the Oilers in Edmonton on May 22, 1992. It was the team's 11th straight win after losing to the Blues in Game 3 of the Norris Division semifinals. The Blackhawks won three games against St. Louis then swept the Red Wings and Oilers in the next two rounds to make the final.(AP Photo/Fred Jew...

3 dead, 56 injured, 2 missing after tornado hits Perryton Thursday afternoon

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:18:34 GMT

PERRYTON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) -- Three people are dead, 56 people have been reported as injured and two people are missing after a Thursday afternoon tornado touched down north of Perryton. According to Perryton first responders, including Perryton Fire Chief Paul Dutcher and Ochiltree County Sheriff Terry Bouchard, three people are dead, 56 have been reported as injured and two people are missing after a multiple-vortex storm that hit north Perryton and Ochiltree County around 5:13 p.m. Thursday. Officials with the Ochiltree General Hospital said that 75 individuals have come through the hospital as a result of injuries from Thursday's tornado.Dutcher said that the north part of Perryton took a direct hit, causing 25-30 mobile homes to be destroyed, as well as other "conventional structures." Dutcher also confirmed that two blocks of businesses were destroyed in downtown Perryton. A number of Texas Panhandle first responders, including officials from the Amarillo Fire Department, the...

The rise and fall of the Albany Empire

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:18:34 GMT

ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) -- There were many twists and turns since seven-time Pro-Bowler Antonio Brown took over the Albany Empire, a team that entered this season coming off back-to-back championships. Thursday, the team was kicked out of the NAL by the board of owners for not making their monthly payments to the league. NEWS10 Sports Director Griffin Haas takes us through the rise and fall of the Albany Empire.

FDA taking steps to ramp up chemo drug supply

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:18:34 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The shortage of two of the top chemo drugs used in the U.S. for treatment is growing.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) taking action and is now trying to help the situation. NEWS10 talking with local cancer treatment centers and officials about what is being done. Shortage of chemo drugs could disrupt treatment, for some With the FDA acting,that is good news for folks like Susan Dyson who we talked to last month when the shortage was starting to affect many here in our region. Dyson was one of the first to be told her medication was out.“It makes me feel really good because I'm almost done with my treatment but there's a lot of other people out there that are just beginning and that makes me feel really good,” said Dyson.The shortage affects cisplatin and carboplatin.  It was caused when the FDA closed a major manufacturer in India. The FDA citing numerous violations last March. The FDA has now allowed that producer, Intas, to streamline...

Police: Man calls Uber, carjacking driver at gunpoint

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:18:34 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. - A call for an Uber ride turned frightening after police said the rider carjacked the driver and held him at gunpoint.Now, 18-year-old Dejohn Colbert is facing felony charges and several years behind bars. Colbert is being held at the county jail on a $200,000 cash-only bond.St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell said the bond amount shows the seriousness of this crime."He was picking up what he thought to be a passenger like a normal business day, and he was robbed and hijacked," Bell said. A Missouri doctor’s death is steeped in mystery and speculation. Authorities aren’t talking Florissant police said Colbert and another person ordered an Uber. Once inside the car, police said Colbert held the driver at gunpoint and demanded his phone, wallet, and keys."When someone aims a gun at someone's head, neck, or any part of their body and takes their property in that kind of way," Bell said. "Anything can happen, and we won't tolerate that. We're going to prosecute those...

Seven-year-old's wish to see Taylor Swift in concert 

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:18:34 GMT

O'FALLON, Mo. - Seven-year-old Alma Lacoste navigates her O’Fallon home differently than any other kids her age. “Since April, she has been in the hospital four times with two surgeries,” said Kayla Buckowitz, Lacoste's mother. “So it’s been a lot for her the last few months.” Lacoste was born with spina bifida, which limits her mobility. She uses a wheelchair, and when she's home, she crawls. She had surgery while still in the womb. “It’s probably around 10 surgeries that she’s had in her life,” Buckowitz said on Thursday. The 7-year-old has been in and out of hospital rooms since she was born. She also lives with hydrocephalus and epilepsy.  St. Louis Cardinals fans sound off on team’s dismal season   "It's really hard just to see her have to go through so much,” Buckowitz said. Through it all, there’s been one constant. Lacoste’s love for Taylor Swift from her home to her hospital bed, she loves to sing Taylor Swift’s top hits. “She’s my favorite,” Laco...

Contractor faces prison time for defrauding minority business program

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:18:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS - 72-year-old Brian Kowert Sr. is heading to prison for defrauding a program meant to empower minorities.“We’re not going to tolerate it,” said Hal Goldsmith, a federal assistant prosecutor. “This program is to right the wrong, if you will, of years and years of racism in the construction trades.”Court records showed defendant Kowert “…recruited an elderly Black business owner as a pass-through, paying him $2,000 in order to pass through hundreds of thousands of dollars to non-minority owned and operated business.”“It was simple in the way he did it, but it wasn’t simple to detect," Goldsmith said.The building in question is owned by a business that the feds say is also a victim. Court records indicated ‘Greater Goods’ not only knew about the scheme but also moved to the city, renovating a building to give back. A Missouri doctor’s death is steeped in mystery and speculation. Authorities aren’t talking The business lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax incentives ...

Multi-million dollar affordable housing complex coming to Long Beach

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:18:34 GMT

A multi-million dollar affordable housing project is coming to downtown Long Beach.City officials approved a $3.6 million loan for the development of a new apartment complex reserved for low- and extremely low-income residents.The 100-unit complex will be built on a 1.16-acre site at 946 Linden Ave. near St. Mary Medical Center. The space is currently occupied by The First Lutheran School which will be demolished.The $3.6 million loan from the city follows the approval of a $50 million loan the city applied for with the state.The four-story complex will offer a mix of one, two and three-bedroom units. Agoura Hills-based developer, AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc., will be overseeing the build. Amenities will include a community room, fitness area, computer center, tot lot, courtyard and barbecue area along with 125 underground parking spaces.Construction is slated to begin in late 2024.“This funding action continues our urgent work to increase the city’s housing stock and create opportunit...

Live Nation to combine ‘junk fees’ with regular ticket prices

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:18:34 GMT

President Joe Biden met with representatives of Live Nation, SeatGeek and Airbnb on Thursday as part of his effort to crack down on so-called "junk fees" that add to the cost of purchases far beyond what consumers expect.At the White House Thursday, Live Nation, which is based in Beverly Hills, California, announced that it will provide customers with upfront all-in pricing - meaning the actual purchase price including service charges and any other fees - for its owned venues by September and that Ticketmaster will give consumers the option to view all-in pricing upfront for other venues on the live-entertainment tickets platform. Taylor Swift ticket sales put Ticketmaster in the hot seat; lawmakers call for investigation “Fans typically know tickets will include service fees, but seeing the total cost from the start makes buying tickets easier and consistent with other retail shopping experiences,” Live Nation said in a statement.SeatGeek, based in New York, will also unveil feat...