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Walters: How will California deal with ongoing budget deficits?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:34:24 GMT

A little more than two weeks remain before the June 15 constitutional deadline for enacting a 2023-24 state budget.It’s as certain as anything in politics can be that the Legislature will pass something it calls a budget. If lawmakers missed the deadline, they could lose their paychecks.It’s equally certain that whatever they enact will not be the final plan for the 2023-24 fiscal year that begins July 1. Due to declines in revenue, the state faces not only a multi-billion-dollar deficit in the forthcoming year but the likelihood of continuing gaps for several years thereafter.There is, moreover, neither consensus on the scope of the deficit nor agreement on how the governor and legislators respond. Meanwhile, those in the Capitol are besieged by pleas by those with stakes in the budget to protect their projects and programs and demands for even greater allocations.When Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced his first version of the budget in January, he said the state had a $22.5 deficit, an...

Opinion: What Gen Z teens like me are getting wrong about mental health

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:34:24 GMT

I grew up with a mom who’s a therapist, which meant that feelings moved through the air in our home like oxygen. It’s not that we talked about feelings all the time, or that I’d say something about my day and she’d ask, “How do you feel about that?”Instead, it was more that no matter what I felt — sad, worried, mad, confused, lonely, whatever — it was never something to fix or make disappear. The world didn’t stop when I was unhappy or uncomfortable. It was never a big deal. I’d just have to feel whatever I felt — good or bad — and that, my mom believed, was the key to emotional health.But this isn’t what I saw in many of my friends’ families. Ironically, it was homes with no therapists in them where feelings were constantly monitored. If friends were upset that a teacher gave them a bad grade, or they were left out of a social event, their parents would spring into action. First, they’d try to fix it — by talking to the teacher, or calling another parent — and if that didn’t work, ...

¿De qué señalan a Laura Sarabia, la jefa de Gabinete de Petro? La Fiscalía investiga presunto abuso de poder

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:34:24 GMT

(CNN Español) — El fiscal general de Colombia, Francisco Barbosa, anunció este domingo que su institución abrió el sábado una investigación contra Laura Sarabia, jefa de Gabinete del presidente Gustavo Petro, por presunto abuso de poder sobre la exniñera de su hijo, quien denunció en una entrevista periodística haber sido presionada luego de que la funcionara reportara la desaparición de dinero de su vivienda.La exempleada de Sarabia, Marelbys Meza, aseguró en una entrevista con la revisa Semana publicada el sábado haber sufrido irregularidades tras el supuesto hurto de US$ 7.000 de un maletín que se encontraba en el apartamento de la funcionaria. Dicho robo habría ocurrido el 29 de enero.Según la versión de Meza, el 30 de enero fue llevada a un edificio al frente de la Casa de Nariño, sede del Gobierno, donde fue interrogada por los hechos y además sometida a una prueba de polígrafo, al parecer por personal perteneciente a la protección presidencial.“Me preguntaron acerca de ...

Prosecutors: Man who rammed U-Haul near White House sought to end US democracy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:34:24 GMT

The 19-year-old man charged with crashing a U-Haul truck into security barriers near the White House last week had plans of overthrowing the U.S. government, according to federal prosecutors.Those plans included writing a speech to announce the end of democracy, prosecutors said.Sai Varshith Kandula, of Missouri, is due in federal court Tuesday for a detention hearing afternoon, although his public defender is seeking a postponement, according to court filings.Friday, in a motion arguing that Kandula should remain in custody until trial for depredation of property of the U.S., prosecutors said his goal was to seize power of the government, which could involve killing the president.When he was approached by U.S. Park Police after ramming the box truck into security bollards along Lafayette Square on May 22, Kandula had unfurled a Nazi flag.In the filing, prosecutors said after his arrest. Kandula told U.S. Secret Service investigators he intended to “get to the White House, sei...

MediWound: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:34:24 GMT

YAVNE, Israel (AP) — YAVNE, Israel (AP) — MediWound Ltd. (MDWD) on Tuesday reported a loss of $3.7 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Yavne, Israel-based company said it had a loss of 44 cents.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 31 cents per share.The developer of treatments for burns and hard-to-heal wounds posted revenue of $3.8 million in the period, which also did not meet Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $5.3 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MDWD at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MDWDSource

US, EU criticize Polish plans for law that could keep opposition from holding office

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:34:24 GMT

BRUSSELS (AP) — The United States and the European Union’s top justice official on Tuesday criticized Polish plans for a law that could keep political opponents from holding public office without full legal recourse, and the EU threatened to take measures if it became fully clear such a law would undermine democratic standards. Polish President Andrzej Duda said early this week he would sign a bill that critics view as a tool to remove from political life the opponents of the ruling party — mostly notably opposition leader Donald Tusk, the former EU Council president. Parliament last Friday already approved the bill, which was proposed by the ruling conservative Law and Justice party as the country heads toward a parliamentary election in the autumn.Experts say the law violates the Polish Constitution and the opposition has called on Duda to reject it.“The U.S. Government is concerned by the Polish government’s passage of new legislation that could be misused to interfere with...

Millennial Money: 3 signs you may need a credit card hiatus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:34:24 GMT

When your finances start to spiral and it becomes increasingly difficult to keep up with credit card payments or build toward financial goals, switching your payment method temporarily to cash or debit could help.Spending with credit cards can stimulate the brain’s reward center and drive you to make more purchases, according to a recent study by MIT Sloan School of Management. The 2021 study had a small sample size of 28 participants, but other research also finds that people are likely to spend more with credit cards. However, it is possible to avoid overspending and the costs of interest charges on outstanding debt by using cash instead.A vacation from credit card spending isn’t for everyone, though. If you want to preserve your credit scores, you’ll still need to keep zero-balance credit cards open and active with small recurring purchases such as paying for streaming service subscriptions or other similar transactions. Issuers may close inactive accounts, which can cause credit...

Una adolescente india muere apuñalada en público, lo que reaviva la indignación por la violencia contra las mujeres

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:34:24 GMT

Nueva Delhi (CNN) — Una joven de 16 años fue brutalmente apuñalada y apaleada hasta la muerte en un concurrido callejón público de la capital de India este domingo, desatando una renovada indignación sobre la seguridad de las mujeres en el país y la violencia perpetrada por los hombres.El video del incidente, que duró más de un minuto y fue grabado por una cámara de seguridad, muestra a varias personas caminando cerca mientras el agresor golpea repetidamente a la víctima.Solo se ve a un hombre intentando intervenir, tratando de apartar al agresor de la víctima antes de retirarse rápidamente.El cadáver de la víctima, que no ha sido identificada, fue hallado en la noche de este domingo en la zona de Shahbad Dairy, en el barrio de Rohini, al norte de Delhi, donde tuvo lugar el incidente.Este lunes por la tarde, la Policía india informó que había detenido a un hombre sospechoso llamado Sahil en relación con el asesinato.Sahil, mecánico de profesión, fue detenido en Bulandshahr, en...

Shooting near beach in Hollywood injures 9, including 3 children

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:34:24 GMT

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — Nine people were injured when gunfire erupted along a beachside promenade in Hollywood, sending people frantically running for cover along the crowded beach on Memorial Day.The nine people hurt Monday evening included six adults and three children, according to Yanet Obarrio Sanchez, a spokesperson for Memorial Healthcare System. All of the victims were in stable condition, she said.Police spokesperson Deanna Bettineschi said four children between the ages of 1 and 17 were hit, along with five adults between 25 and 65. One was in surgery late Monday while the others were stable, she said. It was not immediately clear if the hospital was counting a 17-year-old as an adult.Several of the wounded were taken to a children’s hospital, Bettineschi said.The shooting happened shortly before 7 p.m., Bettineschi said. A fight broke out, at least one gun was pulled and shots were fired. At least one person was in custody, but police were looking for more suspects.Police ...

Moisture On The Increase

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:34:24 GMT

The weather pattern over South Florida begins to deteriorate today as winds shift from the East-Northeast and moisture starts to filter in over the area.There is a chance of seeing some additional rain showers this morning, but by the afternoon the sea breeze is set to dominate shower and storms development.Flooding possible along East coast areas.Conditions will remain unsettled on Wednesday, with similar ingredients combining to form scattered to numerous showers and storms. Coverage seems to be more widespread as moisture levels continue to increase.Area of disturbed weather in the Gulf will keep plenty of moisture around to maintain active weather through Saturday.Have a wonderful day South Florida and stay weather aware with your Storm Station, 7 News! Vivian GonzalezMeteorologist, AMS Certified WSVN Channel 7