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House leaders fight over debt limit bill, McCarthy calls on Pres. Biden to take action

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:21:33 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is calling on the Senate and the President to take action on the debt limit, after the House passed his plan by a slim margin. But House Democrats criticize the speaker for putting forth a bill they say is dead on arrival."President Biden has produced a budget. House republicans produced a ransom note," House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said.Jeffries is frustrated by Republicans' narrowly passed debt ceiling bill."It's not a serious proposal. It doesn't even have support from many of the Senate Republicans," Jeffries said.But House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) told NewsNation, his bill is needed to curb inflation and grow the economy."The President said I had to have a plan. I showed him the plan and I passed it. Let's see now what they do," McCarthy said.McCarthy said Congress has to cut spending and get the national debt under control."It's larger than our entire economy, plus 20 percent," McCarthy said.McCar...

Highest-rated restaurants for tacos in Chicago, according to Yelp

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:21:33 GMT

Depending on who you ask, tacos are more than just a quick snack you can grab off a truck for lunch. They're an experience. One that allows the chef to layer flavor and textures—from the fresh crunch of the cilantro and onions to the smoked heat of roasted chiles cavorting with the savory delight of your protein of choice—all onto one delicious tortilla, freshly crisped over an open flame…sorry is anyone else hungry?Much like the food, the origin story has a fairly layered history. Both Mayan and Aztec civilizations were said to have eaten a food similar to what we know as a taco, but the modern iteration traces back to the 1800s in Mexico. Born of a need to ensure that miners had a means to easily consume hearty food while on the job, piles of meat would be rolled into corn tortillas and packed for the road. During hours upon hours of hard labor in horrible conditions, the ability to pull out a few taquitos (named for the gunpowder role the miners carried with them) was practically...

Kevin Durant signs lifetime Nike deal, joining Jordan, James

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:21:33 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant and Nike have agreed to a lifetime contract, making him just the third NBA player to receive such a deal, joining Michael Jordan and LeBron James.The 13-time All-Star has a relationship with Nike that dates back to 2007, releasing 15 different sets of shoes. A 16th is coming soon.“When I first signed with Nike, I couldn’t have dreamed of how far we’d go in this partnership," Durant said in a statement posted on Boardroom, a media company he co-founded. “We’ve done amazing work creatively and philanthropically. We’ve traveled the world together and built a business that will now last forever. I’m excited for the future and honored to be in rare company with this deal.” Dwyane Wade says his family left Florida because they ‘would not be accepted’ there The lifetime deal will continue to include shoes and other apparel, along with other “community and philanthropic collaboration focused on grassroots basketball.”The 34-year-old Durant joined the Phoenix ...

Increasing risk of dangerous storms this afternoon and evening

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:21:33 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Strong to severe storms are developing rapidly and will impact much of the area this afternoon and evening. TRACK STORMS: Live Radar A Tornado Watch is in effect through 9 p.m. for Mason, San Saba, Lampasas and Milam counties. This is where tornadoes are most likely.Tornado Watch issued through 8 PMA Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9 p.m. for the potential of very large hail, hurricane-force wind gusts and an isolated tornado.Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effectEnhanced risk (3 out of 5) of scattered to numerous severe storms Friday afternoon & eveningStorms are developing in the Hill Country now. They are expected to arrive in the Austin Metro/I-35 corridor between 5-7 p.m., then head into the eastern counties between 7-9 p.m.Severe storms look to arrive late Friday afternoon through late eveningMake sure you download the KXAN Weather App and enable your location to receive severe weather alerts for your area.This quick-moving line of strong to se...

LIVE BLOG: Storms starting to fire in Hill Country

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:21:33 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Severe storms are expected across much of Central Texas Friday afternoon and evening. The main concerns tonight are large hail and damaging winds. Isolated tornadoes are also possible.The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of the KXAN viewing area in a 3 out of 5 threat for severe storms, as another potent low-pressure system dives into the state.A Tornado Watch is in effect for Lampasas, Mason, Milam and San Saba counties until 8 p.m. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for all other local counties until 9 p.m.Storms are expected to develop in the Hill Country between 4-6 p.m., move into the Austin Metro/I-35 corridor between 6-8 p.m., then impact eastern counties between 7-10 p.m. KXAN First Warning Weather forecast Weather ResourcesHow to talk to your kids about severe weatherWatches vs Warnings: Understanding how a storm is madeTraffic mapLive Central Texas radarCentral Texas rainfall totalsDownload KXAN Weather AppSign up for KXAN daily forecast news...

Texas Capitol grounds could feature statue of woman, fetus

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:21:33 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The monuments surrounding the Texas Capitol could include one honoring the anti-abortion movement after the Senate advanced legislation this week to get that process started.Senate Concurrent Resolution 24, introduced by Republican Sen. Tan Parker of Flower Mound, passed the chamber Tuesday by a vote of 20-10. The proposal calls for installing a replica of The National Life Monument created by Canadian sculptor Tim Schmalz, which depicts a woman with a fetus in her womb. "A replica of the monument on the Capitol grounds would provide a communal place for Texans to celebrate the beauty of human life," the resolution reads. The measure does not guarantee that this monument will be placed somewhere on the north Capitol grounds, but it does direct the State Preservation Board to start looking at plans and collecting private donations. During a phone interview with KXAN Friday, Schmalz called it "excellent news" to hear that state lawmakers are seeking to add the bronze m...

Boil water notice issued for Plum Creek water system in Hays County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:21:33 GMT

HAYS COUNTY (KXAN) -- A boil water notice was issued Thursday for the Plum Creek water system in eastern Hays County, according to an announcement from Texas Water Utilities. Texas Water Utilities said a contractor struck a line, causing a service outage to all customers east of Dacy Lane. Affected neighborhoods include Rolling Hills, Windy Hills and Dove Hills.Bacteriological samples will be collected as soon as conditions improve, and according to the announcement, the utility would then cancel the boil water notice. The alert below was issued for customers within the Plum Creek water system:Due to a service outage, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required Plum Creek water system, PWS ID No. TX1050028, to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow ...

Best red carpet fashion from the 2023 NFL Draft

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:21:33 GMT

The Carolina Panthers chose Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the first pick of the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday night. But who was the top pick on the red carpet?From stoic and classy to flamboyant and flashy, here are some of the best fits from Round 1 of the NFL Draft in Kansas City, Missouri.Best Red Carpet Fashion NFL Draft 2023Bryce YoungBryce Young during the NFL Draft Red Carpet at the National WWI Museum and Memorial on April 27, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. Smooth look for the smooth No. 1 overall pick from Alabama. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Getty Images)C.J. StroudC.J. Stroud during the NFL Draft Red Carpet at the National WWI Museum and Memorial on April 27, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Ohio State quarterback went No. 2 to the Houston Texans behind Young, but don’t overlook the flair on and off the field. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Getty Images)Will Anderson Jr.Will Anderson Jr. during the NFL Draft Red Carpet at the National WWI Museum and Memorial on Ap...

Aspirational goals remain unachieved for Minnesota United

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:21:33 GMT

Minnesota United’s current three-losing streak has put them smack dab in the middle of the MLS Western Conference standings. Seventh out of 14 clubs, the Loons are average with roughly a quarter of the season completed.If the MLS Cup Playoffs started this weekend, the Loons would make the field and even be above the dividing line with the playoff field now bloated from seven to nine teams.MNUFC represents the only team in the West to make the playoffs in four consecutive seasons, but there aren’t clear signs so far that the Loons can finish in one of the top places, earn a home playoff game and make a deep run this fall.Minnesota (3-3-2, 11 points) will look to get out of its rut against FC Dallas (4-3-2, 14 points) at 8:25 p.m. Sunday at Allianz Field.Before last season, the Pioneer Press looked at four next-step objectives for the club — receive dividends from its youth academy making contributions to the MLS side, sell top players for profit, make the Concacaf Champions League an...

A year in, likely no one’s opinions (good or bad) has changed on Timberwolves’ twin-towers approach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:21:33 GMT

At least publicly, the Timberwolves exit the 2022-23 season as bullish on their Twin Towers trial as they were when they executed the trade to acquire Rudy Gobert last summer.“They’re both really incredibly good basketball players. With the skill level that (Karl-Anthony Towns) has, for sure, there’s no reason basketball-wise that it shouldn’t work,” Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said. “There’s a lot of things we can talk about about why the learning curve was so steep for it. But the most important thing is we have a big enough body of work, I think we can properly evaluate it. I still remain extremely confident we’re able to maximize those guys.”Timberwolves basketball boss Tim Connelly noted there were “some really clunky moments, and some really positive moments” throughout the first season of the experiment.“I thought as there was some more familiarity we saw some pretty impressive stretches of basketball from those guys and the surrounding three other players” in the lineup, ...