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Treasury Department working to freeze Hamas' digital assets

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:48:08 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Some lawmakers are renewing calls to regulate cryptocurrency after the Treasury Department confirmed Hamas used it to fundraise donations.According to the department, donations to Hamas through cryptocurrency spiked after the group's Oct. 7 attack in Israel.Dozens of lawmakers are calling for a crackdown."We should be just as concerned about crypto as we are about Iran," said Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill.Casten is pushing for regulations to prevent terrorist groups from using cryptocurrency to launder money and bypass international sanctions."I think the most important thing we can do right now is push the players in the industry to put protections in place that make it impossible," he said.The Treasury Department says it is working with the private sector to freeze Hamas' digital assets."We intend to use all of our tools to go after each of these financial lifelines that Hamas has," Brian Nelson, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's undersecretary for terrorism a...

IDOT to perform litter removal operations along expressways in Cook Co, surrounding counties

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:48:08 GMT

CHICAGO — Keep an eye out. Crews from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be out on expressways in Cook County, and surrounding counties, over the next two weeks for a litter removal operation.According to IDOT, crews will be out on the expressways during the weeks of Monday, Nov. 6, and Monday, Nov. 13, as they work to keep roadsides, interchanges, ramps and shoulders clean of trash and debris. Search underway for man missing from home on Northwest Side Officials from IDOT say the crews will conduct litter removal intermittently during that period but locations where it will be conducted are dependent on the weather conditions and subject to change.IDOT provided the following list of expressways where clean ups will be conducted:Interstate 290, (Eisenhower Expressway), from Wells Street to Higgins Road (Illinois 72), including the Army Trail extension.Interstate 55 (Stevenson Expressway), from DuSable Lake Shore Drive (U.S. 41) to Reed Road.Interstate 80, from I...

Americans who qualify for Medicare, Medicaid must re-enroll to ensure savings

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:48:08 GMT

WASHINGTON, (Nexstar) – Each year, Americans must renew their health insurance plans, but some could miss out on savings or lose health coverage altogether if you don't take action.With open enrollment for Medicare and Medicaid underway, officials say it's especially important for Medicaid recipients to ensure they still qualify.Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra said that during the pandemic, people were automatically re-enrolled in Medicaid. But now, even those who still qualify need to re-enroll.“A lot of folks aren't realizing they have to reapply,” Becerra said. “We don't want them to lose their insurance under Medicaid if they still qualify.”If someone learns they no longer qualify, Becerra said it's likely they will be eligible for a lost-cost, Affordable Care Act plan.“Where they're paying no more than $10 a month in premiums,” he said.Existing Medicare recipients will be automatically re-enrolled. But Dr. Meena Seshamani, the director of the Center for Me...

Police arrest North Las Vegas substitute teacher accused of forcing 2 children to kiss

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:48:08 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A North Las Vegas substitute teacher accused of making inappropriate comments towards students and trying to get two kids to kiss is facing charges, police said.On Oct. 12, the North Las Vegas Police Department got reports that "inappropriate" comments were made by a substitute teacher at Legacy Traditional School - North Valley. The comments were allegedly made on Oct. 10 in front of several students.Police arrested 29-year-old Rasheda Rose on Wednesday. She is accused of making the comments toward students while she was teaching a sixth-grade class at the charter school. Rasheda Rose, 29, faces two counts of child abuse after she is accused of forcing 2 students to kiss. (NLVPD)“Who asks a sixth-grade student who has a boyfriend and a girlfriend? Really, the kids are not here for that. They’re here to learn,” said Anais Gallegos, who has two children in the school. “The principal needs to do something because just a simple email is not going to cut it.”According...

How to watch the 2023 San Antonio Spurs on KBVO

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:48:08 GMT

(KXAN) — The San Antonio Spurs are back in action for the 2023-2024 season and you can watch 2023 No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs in Austin on KBVO and the CW Austin. Spurs release 2023-24 schedule, will play 2 games at Moody Center for ‘I-35 Series’ KBVO will televise 16 games during the season with one game set for the CW Austin.Below is a list of the games and how to find KBVO and the CW Austin.San Antonio Spurs games on KBVODateDayTime Opponent*October 16Monday7 p.m.Houston Rockets*October 18Wednesday7 p.m.Houston RocketsNovember 17Friday6:30 p.m.Sacramento Kings (On CW Austin)November 20Monday7 p.m.LA ClippersNovember 24Friday9 p.m.at Golden State WarriorsDecember 15Friday8:30 p.m.LA LakersDecember 23Saturday7:30 p.m.at Dallas MavericksJanuary 12Friday9 p.m.Charlotte HornetsJanuary 24Wednesday7:30 p.m.Oklahoma City ThunderJanuary 27Saturday7:30 p.m.Minnesota TimberwolvesFebruary 3Saturday7:30 p.m.Cleveland CavaliersFebruary 10Saturday5 p.m.at Brooklyn NetsF...

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson might not be playing, but he’s making his presence felt

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:48:08 GMT

Justin Jefferson hasn’t played for the Vikings since suffering a hamstring injury last month in a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. That hasn’t stopped the 24-year-old receiver from being a part of the three-game winning streak the Vikings are currently riding.CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 15: Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 15, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)Whether it’s been dapping up teammates before the win over the Chicago Bears, adorning Kirk Cousins with a gold chain after the win over the San Francisco 49ers or hanging out on the sidelines during the win over the Green Bay Packers, Jefferson has made his presence felt.“He’s just being who he is,” Cousins said. “He’s always very much in the moment.”That’s not something that can be taught. There’s simply a genuineness about Jefferson that...

Vikings don’t have to worry about receiver Brandon Powell catching a punt

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:48:08 GMT

Though he has taken on a bigger role in the offense over the past month, Vikings receiver Brandon Powell still knows his bread and butter is being a reliable punt returner.That starts with simply catching the ball whenever it’s in the air. Former Vikings fan favorite Marcus Sherels literally made a career out of it.No matter if it’s a missile with a ton of hang time, or a shank with very little hang time, Powell never wants to let a punt hit the ground.“You always hear about hidden yardage,” Powell said. “You know, if it’s a mishit, and I can run up 10 yards and catch it, that’s basically a first down for our team. You’ve got to catch everything. That’s something I’ve been working on in practice.”Asked about Powell this week, special-teams coordinator Matt Daniels lauded his ability to get under seemingly every punt.“He has that aggressive mindset to go and get it and gain as many yards as possible,” Danie...

What to know for Election Day

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:48:08 GMT

Tuesday’s election will feature city council and school board races in St. Paul, as well as a ballot question asking residents whether to raise the city’s sales tax to fund roads and parks. Elsewhere in the east metro municipal and school board races have drawn voters’ attention, as have school district levy referendums.Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday, and you need to at least be in line by 8 p.m. to cast your vote before the polls close.Here are the basics:One websiteNearly everything you need to know or do — such as where to vote and who will be on your ballot — can be found at the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website MNVotes.gov.The website also has a section, “free and fair elections,” that discusses polling place rules (no campaign buttons or other materials displayed inside), your rights (you can bring your child) and rules for challengers (the only thing you can challenge is a voter’s eligibility).If you haven’t regis...

Wisconsin volleyball: St. Croix Falls tops Cuba City to move into Division 3 state final

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:48:08 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Faced with an eight-point deficit at the most crucial point of the match, the top-ranked St. Croix Falls volleyball team refused to panic.The Saints bounced back from a first-set loss and then overcame a 10-2 deficit in the third en route to a 3-1 victory over Cuba City in the Division 3 semifinals of the Wisconsin volleyball state tournament Friday.As a result, St. Croix Falls (35-2), ranked No. 1 in Division 3 in the Wisconsin Volleyball Coaches Association state poll, earned a title rematch Saturday with four-time defending champion Howards Grove, which swept Menasha St. Mary in the other semifinal. Howards Grove defeated the Saints 25-19, 25-20, 25-14 in last year’s final.Howard Grove (30-4) is ranked second in the state poll, but was awarded the top seed for the Division 3 tournament.In the opening set, the second-seeded Saints let a 22-18 lead slip away as Cuba City (30-4) rallied to win 25-23. St. Croix Falls bounced back to take the next three sets 25-14, 2...

Levin Brothers to perform in Albany

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:48:08 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, will be hosting a performance by Levin Brothers, a jazz band featuring bass guitar legend Tony Levin and world-famous jazz pianist Pete Levin. The show is scheduled for December 16. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Levins have both respectively had prolific and eclectic multi-decade careers. Tony Levin is best known for his work with King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, Stick Men and Liquid Tension Experiment, while Pete Levin, in addition to his extensive solo work, is known for his collaborations with Paul Simon, Liza Minnelli, Bryan Ferry and Annie Lennox. The two brothers are joined in the jazz group alongside saxophonist and flautist Ken Gioffre as well as drummer Jeff Siegel. The show is set to begin at 8 p.m. Empire Live to host Extreme Music Awards The Linda is located at 339 Central Avenue in Albany. You can buy Levin Brothers tickets through the Eventbri...