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New 'X' logo atop Twitter building in San Francisco prompts complaint, investigation from city

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:27:20 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The city of San Francisco has opened a complaint and launched an investigation into a giant “X” sign that was installed Friday on top of the downtown building formerly known as Twitter headquarters.The complaint comes as Twitter owner Elon Musk continues his rebrand of the social media platform.City officials say replacing letters or symbols on buildings, or erecting a sign on top of one, requires a permit for design and safety reasons. Musk explains Twitter rebranding, vows to add features The X appeared after San Francisco police stopped workers on Monday from removing the brand's iconic bird and logo from the side of the building, saying they hadn't taped off the sidewalk to keep pedestrians safe if anything fell.Any replacement letters or symbols would require a permit to ensure “consistency with the historic nature of the building” and to make sure additions are safely attached to the sign, Patrick Hannan, spokesperson for the Department of Building Inspe...

Weekend Gardening with Tim Joyce: Mint problems, clover invasions and more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:27:20 GMT

Check out Weekend Gardening with Tim Joyce where 'plant daddy' shares more tips on saving mint and avoiding clover invasions.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

Mother of Uvalde shooting victim to run for mayor of town

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:27:20 GMT

UVALDE, Texas (KXAN) – Kimberly Mata-Rubio, whose daughter Lexi was killed last year in the Robb Elementary School shooting, is planning to turn her grief into action, after announcing Thursday she will run for mayor of Uvalde, Texas, in an upcoming special election.“This past year, it's been so frustrating navigating our country's political system, and sometimes you have to be the change you seek. So, here I am running for mayor,” Rubio told Nexstar. James Cameron says he cut footage including firearms from new ‘Avatar,’ regrets past use The 34-year-old mother is looking to fill the soon-vacant seat held by Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin in an upcoming special election on Nov. 7. McLaughlin has served as the South Texas town’s mayor since 2014, and has reached his term limit. He is now running to succeed Rep. Tracy King, D-Uvalde, in the Texas House. Mata-Rubio shared news of her run for mayor Thursday. On social media, she addressed her daughter directly, explaining why she ch...

More student loan forgiveness coming for longtime borrowers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:27:20 GMT

(NerdWallet) - On July 14, 804,000 longtime student loan borrowers began receiving word that their $39 billion in remaining debt would be forgiven as the result of the Education Department’s income-driven repayment (IDR) account adjustment. This one-time program, first announced in April 2022 to repair past missteps in the IDR system, is counting more past repayment periods toward income-driven repayment (IDR) forgiveness. Many borrowers will be at least three years closer to IDR forgiveness — and some will automatically see their loans forgiven altogether.“At the start of this Administration, millions of borrowers had earned loan forgiveness but never received it. That’s unacceptable,” Department of Education Under Secretary James Kvaal said in a July 14 press release announcing the news. "Today we are holding up the bargain we offered borrowers who have completed decades of repayment.”This is just the tip of the iceberg. More than 4.4 million borrowers have been repaying their loa...

What goes into putting a burn ban in place?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:27:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Outdoor burn bans are in effect for all of Central Texas. Gillespie and Lampasas Counties put theirs into effect on July 24 and 25, respectively.KXAN Meteorologist Rich Segal spoke with Karen Stafford, the fire prevention program coordinator for Texas A&M Forest Service. She said that it is not the state that issues burn bans but each individual county. Enforcement is also done on the local level, be it the city or the county.All 15 counties in the KXAN viewing area have burn bans in place.This helps to explain how two counties adjacent to each other put their burn bans in place a month apart. San Saba County was the first to put its burn ban in effect on June 26. Lampasas County's burn ban didn't start until July 25. Burn bans take into account rainfall and available soil moisture. Another consideration is how many responses their local fire departments have seen.Local fire department activity is part of what goes into a potential burn ban. (Courtesy: Getty Imag...

Three injured after head-on crash in Pittsfield

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:27:20 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The Pittsfield Police Department announced they are investigating a head-on crash that occurred on North Street. Three people suffered injuries as a result of the accident, according to police. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On July 28 at 10:35 p.m., police responded alongside the Pittsfield Fire Department and Action Ambulance to the area of 1292 North Street for the report of a crash. Police determined that a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado traveling southbound on North Street in the 1200 block collided with a 2019 Nissan Rogue which had been traveling northbound. Both drivers as well as a passenger in the Nissan were transported to Berkshire Medical Center. The driver of the Nissan reportedly suffered life-threatening injuries, while the passenger was treated for minor injuries. Troy police investigating after man shot in leg Police say the driver of the Chevrolet sustained non-life threatening i...

Severe thunderstorm watch: St. Louis and surrounding counties on alert

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:27:20 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for St. Louis, St. Louis City, Madison, St. Clair, St. Charles, Jefferson, Boone, Franklin, St. Francois, Adams, Macoupin, Cole, Jersey, Randolph, Marion, Callaway, Lincoln, Monroe, Audrain, Pike, Greene, Warren, Pike, Gasconade, Crawford, Moniteau, Montgomery, Brown, Washington, Madison, Ste. Genevieve, Lewis, Osage, Ralls, Monroe, Shelby, Iron, Knox, Calhoun, Calhoun, Reynolds. The Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until July 29 at 7:00 p.m. Stay tuned to the Fox 2 Weather Team for updates.

Ex-Stanford great Ledecky makes history with latest win at worlds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:27:20 GMT

FUKUOKA, Japan — Here’s why Katie Ledecky is one of the greatest freestyle swimmers in the history of the sport. She’s never quite satisfied.The 26-year-old American and former Stanford star won the 800-freestyle on Saturday at the World Aquatics Championships to become the first swimmer to win six golds in the same event at the worlds. It was also her 16th individual world title, breaking a tie with legendary Michael Phelps for the most golds at the worlds.She’s also a seven-time Olympic gold medalist and the record holder in both the 800 and 1,500.But that winning time — 8 minutes, 08.87 seconds, which is the seventh quickest she’d even swum — wasn’t quite good enough in her favorite event.“I’m just always trying to think of new ways to improve. I mean I’ve already got everything turning in my head right now. I kind of wanted to be better than I was tonight,” she said, twirling her right hand beside her right ear, trying to stir up ideas.“I’m pretty tough on myself,” she said. “Bu...

Head-on collision kills suspected DUI driver, passenger on I-280 in Los Altos Hills

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:27:20 GMT

LOS ALTOS HILLS — Two people died in a collision involving a suspected DUI driver traveling the wrong way on Interstate 280 in Los Altos Hills early Saturday, authorities said.The female driver and a male passenger, both 23 years old, of a 2007 Honda Civic were driving north in a southbound lane around 1:15 a.m. when they fatally collided with a 2021 Toyota Avalon just north of the El Monte off-ramp, according to the California Highway Patrol. Both people died on the scene.The driver of the Honda appeared to be driving under the influence, Officer Art Montiel said.Law enforcement quickly blocked all lanes of travel after the crash, but traffic was diverted east and west of the freeway. By 6 a.m. the roadway was cleared and reopened.The two male occupants of the southbound Toyota, both in their 40s, were from Santa Clara and Los Gatos. They each sustained major injuries and were transferred to local hospitals. Their current condition is unknown.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters |...

‘The Few. The Proud’ aren’t so few: Marines recruiting surges while other services struggle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:27:20 GMT

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Not long ago, Marine Col. Jennifer Nash, a combat engineer with war deployments under her belt, made a vow to fellow officers as they headed to a dinner in Atlanta: She would get two new recruiting contacts by the end of the evening.She admits recruiting is not the job that she or other Marines had in mind when they enlisted. But after stints as a recruiter and senior officer at the Eastern recruiting command, she has become emblematic of the Corps’ tradition of putting its best, battle-tested Marines on enlistment duty. They get results.Marine leaders say they will make their recruiting goal this year, while the active-duty Army, Navy and Air Force all expect to fall short. The services have struggled in the tight job market to compete with higher-paying businesses for the dwindling number of young people who can meet the military’s physical, mental and moral standards.On that night, Nash achieved her own goal. She had gotten the valet at the hotel ...