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Biden calls for tougher penalties for failed bank execs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:41 GMT

By ZEKE MILLER (AP White House Correspondent)WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday called on Congress to allow regulators to impose tougher penalties on the executives of failed banks, including clawing back compensation and making it easier to bar them from working in the industry.Biden wants the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to be able to force the return of compensation paid to executives at a broader range of banks should they fail, and to lower the threshold for the regulator to impose fines and bar executives from working at another bank. He called on Congress to grant the FDIC those powers after the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank sent shockwaves through the global banking industry.“Strengthening accountability is an important deterrent to prevent mismanagement in the future,” Biden said in a statement. “Congress must act to impose tougher penalties for senior bank executives whose mismanagement contributed to their...

Man shot to death in Willowbrook area

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:41 GMT

A man was fatally shot in the Willowbrook area Friday morning, officials said.The shooting was reported around 8:15 a.m. at the intersection of East 132nd and Alameda streets, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.Responding deputies found unidentified the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene.No further details have been released.Anyone with additional information about the shooting is asked to call LASD’s homicide bureau at 323-890-5500.

Rare Disney character will make worldwide debut at Disneyland Resort

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:41 GMT

A Disney character older than Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Rabbit will make his debut at the Disneyland Resort.Pete, the cat-like cartoon character created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks in 1925, will be available for photo-op appearances when Mickey’s Toontown reopens at Disneyland Park on March 19. Pete’s debut at the Disneyland Resort marks the first time the character has appeared at any Disney theme park. For the first time at any Disney park, Pete makes appearances as he causes mischief around the neighborhood at Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park at Mickey’s Toontown. (Sean Teegarden/Disneyland Resort)Pete had several names and personalities through the years, but a version of Pete from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse will meet guests in Mickey's Toontown. New souvenir shop opens in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park The character first appeared in the 1925 short film collection “Alice Comedies” before appearing in “Steamboat Wille” alongside Mickey Mouse in 1928. “Steamboat Willi...

How to Beat a Urine Drug Test if You Used Weed — 3 Marijuana Detox Methods Explained

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:41 GMT

Marijuana is allowed in pretty much all states now. However, the status of whether or not it’s legal for medicinal purposes or recreational uses still varies. And in other states, the use of weed still hasn’t been decriminalized — which is a risky ordeal to go through if you test positive for cannabis use. Fortunately, there’s a possible way around it — there are steps on how to beat a urine drug test or at least expedite the time to get weed out of your system!3 Possible Ways to Beat a Urine Drug Test After Using MarijuanaSweat It OutSweating out a toxin is the most commonly known method of getting rid of a substance in your body. Whether you prefer to go for a run, jog, or spend time in the sauna, these are great ways to not only possibly sweat out marijuana metabolites, but also to keep you fit or get you healthier! However, there are conflicting reports as to how effective sweating out THC is. But what’s been proven in various studies is that marijuana can be traced in sweat. Th...

Fidel Gallardo Killed in Head-On Accident on Market Street [San Diego, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:41 GMT

63-Year-Old Man Dead after Two-Vehicle Collision near 805 Freeway in Chollas ViewSAN DIEGO, CA (March 17, 2023) – Early Sunday afternoon, Fidel Gallardo was killed in a head-on accident on Market Street. The incident occurred around 1:00 p.m., at the 4500 block of Market Street in the neighborhood of Chollas View.Per reports, Gallardo was driving a westbound 1993 Nissan Maxima when he crossed over the center divider line for reasons unknown. As a result, the Nissan struck an oncoming Lexus RX350 SUV head-on in the eastbound lanes.Paramedics arrived and transported the 63-year-old Gallardo, of Lemon Grove to Scripps Mercy Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.In addition, crews say the two occupants inside the Lexus escaped serious injury. San Diego Officials closed down Market Street between 45th and 47th Street for several hours as crews clear out the scene. At this time, authorities are working to determine if alcohol or drugs played a factor in the fatal head-on...

1 Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Dysart Road [Glendale, AZ]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:41 GMT

Vehicle Accident on Glendale Avenue Left One FatalityGLENDALE, AZ (March 17, 2023) – Monday night, a pedestrian crash on Dysart Road left one person dead, police said.The incident happened on March 13th at around 8:00 p.m. when officers received a report about a pedestrian accident in the West Valley.Upon arriving, officers located the pedestrian and pronounced them dead at the scene due to their injuries.Furthermore, investigators have learned that the pedestrian was in the middle of the highway for unknown reasons.Meanwhile, the driver involved remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.Consequently, the northbound and southbound lanes of Dysart Road from Glendale Avenue to Ocotillo Road were blocked during the incident.Following the crash, the officers stated that neither speed, alcohol, nor drugs were a factor in the incident.The identity of the deceased was not yet determined and further investigation is still underway.Sweet James sends out their warm and s...

For Men: How to Talk Dirty to Her

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:41 GMT

Words are powerful tools. Sometimes, they’re so powerful that they can make a woman hop on the bed with you — if you choose to use the right words, of course! If you know how to talk dirty to her the way she’d be turned on, you’ll not only learn more about what she likes done to her, but you’ll also find out more about what she’d love to do to you — it’s a win-win situation!But how should dirty talk go? Find out.How to Talk Dirty to Her Without Making It AwkwardIs she even into dirty talk? Find out first!There are countless ways to turn a woman on — but not every one of them enjoys being talked dirty to! Sure, it can be unnatural to blatantly ask “Hey babe. Are you into dirty talk?” but you can ask just that. However, if a question that direct can make things awkward for you and your partner, you can try a more subtle approach. You can go for, say, something like, “I’m laying in bed right now and it made me think of you.” — try being romantic first before becoming erotic.If the conv...

Elizabeth Holmes’ judge says he won’t rule on her prison date till early next month

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:41 GMT

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’ bid to stay out of prison past her scheduled April 27 incarceration date remains in play after her judge said Friday he would not issue an order until early next month.Holmes, convicted of felony fraud in connection with her now-defunct Palo Alto blood-testing startup, has asked Judge Edward Davila to let her remain free on bail until her appeal is concluded, which could take months. When Davila in November sentenced Holmes to more than 11 years in prison, he delayed Holmes’ incarceration until April 27, with legal experts saying the judge likely wanted her to be able to deliver her second child before imprisonment.Davila presided Friday over a hearing in U.S. District Court in San Jose into whether Holmes should pay restitution to Theranos, and whether she can stay out of prison pending appeal. After hearing arguments into restitution, Davila noted that he expected he would issue rulings on both matters the first week of April.Holmes, ...

Team Israel’s biggest star, Joc Pederson, rejoins SF Giants from ‘crazy loud’ World Baseball Classic

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:41 GMT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Back from his starring role for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic, Joc Pederson returned to the Giants’ clubhouse Friday morning, jovial as ever. Twirling a bat in his hands, Pederson bounced from locker to locker, catching up with teammates.When it was time to take the field, Pederson was back at first base, where he has been doing the majority of his work this spring.Almost like he never left. Except one thing.It sure is quiet here.“The experience of loud stadiums, passionate fans, yelling, screaming, drums, whistles, it makes it more fun,” Pederson said. “So it might be a little slower here to start.”Pederson, along with Giants closer Camilo Doval (who is expected back in camp Saturday), had the unique experience of playing in a playoff environment in March. While Pederson and Team Israel were eliminated following pool play, it didn’t come as much of a surprise in a stack group that included Venezuela, Puerto Rico an...

Protests escalate in France over retirement age change

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:41 GMT

By Sylvie Corbet and Barbara Surk | Associated PressPARIS — Angry protesters took over the streets in Paris on Friday, trying to pressure lawmakers to bring down French President Emmanuel Macron’s government and doom the unpopular retirement age increase he’s trying to impose without a vote in the National Assembly.A day after Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne invoked a special constitutional power to skirt a vote in the chaotic lower chamber, lawmakers on the right and left filed no-confidence motions that are expected to be voted on early next week.People walk and ride past uncollected garbages in Paris, Friday March 17, 2023, as sanitation workers are on strike. Lewis Joly/Associated PressCrowds gathered throughout the day Friday, halting cars along a Paris ring road and blocking university campuses. Sanitation workers extended their 12-day strike, leaving piles of foul-smelling rubbish across the capital and blockading Europe’s largest incineration site.Leade...