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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Faith leaders protest ‘big, beautiful bill'
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – As Republicans move their big, beautiful bill through Congress, a group of faith leaders organized a protest on Monday to oppose it. The demonstration was part of what activists have labeled 'Moral Mondays'. They argue the cuts included in this bill will hurt the most vulnerable communities. To express their concerns, they held a march and rally. Then faith leaders went to the Capitol rotunda to pray, where Capitol police arrested them for unlawfully demonstrating in the rotunda. The goal of all of their actions was to bring attention to their critiques of the bill. Charlottesville, Virginia based Reverend Tony Andres says he was there to voice his concerns about the planned $700 billion cut to Medicaid. 'This is a moral responsibility. It's not simply money. It's not simply politics,' Andres said. 'You've got people on Medicaid, Medicare, handicapped people who will be direly hit and some of them may well die because of this.' Chicago, Illinois advocate Meg Georgevich is also worried about the cuts to food aid programs and how that might impact families and children. 'No child should starve for a tax cut,' Georgevich said. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) defended the bill. 'In this big, beautiful Bill, the reason we call it that is because there's benefits for everybody,' Johnson said. He says the cost savings for Medicaid come from adding work requirements and preventing fraud. 'What we're doing is strengthening the program. We're reducing fraud waste and abuse that is rampant in Medicaid,' Johnson said. Durham, North Carolina activist Karen Ziegler says work requirements have been tried and failed before. 'All it does is kick people who need to be on and deserve to be on these programs off the programs,' Ziegler said. With Republicans in control of Congress the advocates are facing an uphill battle. However, they're hopeful that showing up to oppose the legislation sends a message. 'It's important that people hear the voices of people who say this is not right. If we are silent it just will go on and on and on,' Andres said. 'This is not what the people want and if they are in office to represent their constituencies, then they need to rethink where they are,' Georgevich said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Toddler, 3, dies after being found trapped in parked car in 27C tourist town
A three-year-old boy has died in a popular Spanish tourist town after being found trapped inside a parked car in 27C heat. Emergency responders including police and paramedics were sent to the scene after a 999 call from a member of the public just before 3pm this afternoon. They tried to revive him for several minutes after freeing him from the vehicle and discovering he didn't have a heartbeat. The child was then rushed to a local hospital where he was certified dead. The drama happened in Linares in the Andalucian province of Jaen, home to the Andres Segovia House Museum dedicated to celebrated classical guitarist Andres Segovia.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ang Mutya ng Section E's Ashtine Olviga and Andres Muhlach are officially dating? Family meeting & romantic b'day wish hint so
Ang Mutya ng Section E is that unexpected drama from 2025 that's set to become a cult classic. With minimal promotions and no major star power, the teen romance won over fans not just for its storyline, but also for the undeniable chemistry between the lead pair, Ashtine Olviga and Andres Muhlach, who played Jay Jay and Keifer in the Philippine series. Their on-screen connection naturally carried over off-screen, visible through several BTS videos and promotional events. Amid ongoing speculation, a new video of the rumoured couple has gone viral—something fans believe may finally confirm their relationship. Ang Mutya ng Section E couple Ashtine Olviga and Andres Muhlach's relationship confirmed? A new video has taken over social media, showing Ashtine meeting Andres. While it's not unusual for co-stars to hang out off set, what caught fans' attention was Ashtine's energy around Andres. She was seen jumping with excitement as soon as she saw him before they exchange a warm hug. Not only that, Andres was also seen meeting her family—greeting her parents, siblings, and extended relatives—which many believe proves how close he is to her loved ones, a bond that fans say clearly goes beyond just a professional relationship. Is Ashtine secretly dropping clues? But that's not all. In another video, eagle-eyed fans noticed Ashtine's phone case—which had a polaroid of her and Andres together. And if that's not a hint, then we don't know what is! Fans react to Asthine and Andres subtle hints As usual, fans of Ang Mutya ng Section E, who have been manifesting their relationship since the drama premiered, became the hype squad for the couple. One user wrote, 'Internet will goooo crazy if this went real. Just guys, make them admit alreadyyy.' Another commented, 'WHO ALL ARE SAYING NEGATIVE AND BLAH BLAH THEY ARE NOT DATING, IT'S NOT OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED BY THEIR AGENCY!! Yeah, it is not confirmed, we are not stupid, we know that!! But all these interactions are just friendship? We literally have internet, we can see it all?? And plus, I respect their privacy but when they / their friends / their families are shipping them with each other then who are you?? Let the fans be happy!!! At least we are not hating anyone, we're just showing love! So what's the problem when they themselves have no problem? It's my phone, my account, so just scroll.' 'Even though I'm Team Shibin, I'm literally so happy for them! I hope their relationship lasts long,' a third fan wrote. 'The glow in their faces says it all,' noted another. The birthday wish that was too romantic to ignore Another nod to their rumoured relationship, at least for fans, was Andres' romantic birthday wish for his Mutya. On May 19, Ashtine celebrated her birthday, and the most special wish—on expected lines—came from Andres. Sharing a casual photo of Ashtine, he wrote, 'Hi Ash, of course won't let this day pass without greeting you. Happy birthday to my Mutya.' In another post featuring a photo collage, he added, 'Happy birthday, Jay-jay.' LOOK: Andres greeted Ashtine via IGs 🩵🧡'Happy birthday to my mutya :)'🔗 About Ang Mutya ng Section E Ang Mutya ng Section E, also known as Jewel of Section E, follows Jay-jay, a high school student, who transfers to the elite Higher Value International School expecting a fresh start. But things take an unexpected turn when she's placed in Section E—the school's most notorious and chaotic class. As the only girl in a room full of rowdy boys, Jay-jay quickly becomes a target, especially for the tough and no-nonsense class president, Keifer. Determined to make her quit, Keifer and the rest of Section E try everything to push her out. But as destiny had it, in his pursuit, Keifer finds herself falling for Jay-jay, marking the beginning of an epic romance.
Miami Herald
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Westminster's Troche and Aquinas' Andres are the Broward Water Polo Players of the Year
Westminster Academy's Matthew Troche has been regarded for some time as one of the top young boys water polo players in the nation. On the girls' side, St. Thomas Aquinas' Riley Andres has earned plenty of accolades during her first three years playing the sport at the high school level. This season, Troche and Andres each took their respective games to higher levels and elevated their teams in the process. As a result, Troche and Andres are the Miami Herald's Broward County Water Polo Players of the Year. Troche transferred to Westminster Academy from Cooper City and joined a team that was already loaded with talent. But Troche helped the Lions take things to a higher level and led them to their first-ever state championship. Trohe finished the season with 88 goals, 56 assists and 43 steals while helping Westminster Academy earn the top ranking in the state. The Lions then backed up that rating by securing two hard-fought wins at state by one goal over Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas and Mater Lakes. 'It's amazing. We knew we'd be a high-contesting team from the start. But from the way this team put it together, it's just amazing,' Troche said after the Lions won the state title in late April. 'We put our faith in God and kept pushing and pushing until the final buzzer. If you keep going, anything is possible.' Andres began playing water polo four and a half years ago and quickly showed her talent in the pool. This season, she became even more of a prolific scorer for the Aquinas girls team, scoring 175 goals and had 54 steals on defense to help the Raiders advance to the regional finals. 'I play this sport because I love the water, and I love winning,' Andres said. 'I swam competitively for nine years and later realized that wasn't really what I wanted to do. I have a great view of the pool and a strong shot and I worked hard.'
The Independent
08-04-2025
- The Independent
Outrage builds as video shows Idaho police shooting a knife-wielding autistic teenager
Idaho police officers opened fire from behind a chain-link fence just seconds after exiting their patrol cars and critically wounded a teenage boy — described by his family as nonverbal, autistic and intellectually disabled — as he stepped toward them with a knife, video from a witness shows. Victor Perez, 17, remained hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday after having nine bullets removed from his body and having his leg amputated, Ana Vazquez, his aunt, told The Associated Press. Doctors were planning tests on his brain activity. 'We don't know if he's going to wake up,' she said. The shooting in Pocatello on Saturday outraged the boy's family and neighbors as well as viewers online who questioned why the officers opened fire within about 12 seconds of exiting their patrol cars while making no apparent effort to de-escalate the situation. 'The police barely spoke to anyone,' Vasquez said. 'They just said get back and they just they shot to kill.' 'We understand the concern and emotion surrounding the officer-involved shooting that occurred,' Pocatello Police Chief Roger Schei said in a video statement posted to the department's Facebook page Monday. 'We are also aware of the video circulating online, which shows only one angle. The full picture requires careful review of all facts and evidence.' Brad Andres, who took the video, has an auto shop nearby and told the AP he noticed a disturbance when he stepped outside to take a phone call around 5:20 Saturday. His 19-year-old son, Bridger, called 911 and reported it as a domestic dispute in a backyard. The 911 caller said an apparently intoxicated man — the teen — was wielding a kitchen knife and periodically chasing a man and woman in the yard, according to audio of the 911 call released by the Pocatello Police Department. 'He seems pretty drunk," the caller told a dispatcher. "He's just running at them with a knife and then falling over. I think he just stabbed himself, actually.' The 911 caller noted that the people in the yard were not speaking English. 'He looks like he fell on the ground and kind of passed out,' the caller said. Perez was still on the ground when police arrived at about 5:25 p.m. Four officers ran to the fence, ordering him to drop the knife. Instead, the boy stood up and began taking steps toward them with the knife in his hand. The officers shot repeatedly. Andres said the police 'appeared to be like a death squad or a firing squad,' adding: 'They never once asked, 'What is the situation, how can we help?' They ran up with their guns drawn, they triggered a mentally disabled person to react and when he reacted ... they shot him.' 'This was really traumatic for me to watch, for me and my son to be a part of,' Andres said. 'My son was the one that called the 911 with the hopes of helping the family deal with the situation that was going on. He had no idea that what was going to transpire.' In a video statement posted to the Pocatello Police Department's Facebook page on Monday, Chief Roger Schei said he wanted to 'provide clarity, share the information we can at this stage and address some misconceptions that have emerged.' Schei said he would not answer questions about the shooting because of an investigation being conducted by the East Idaho Critical Incident Task Force. 'In situations like this, officers must make decisions in seconds,' Schei said. 'They assess threats not just to themselves but to those nearby. In this case, two individuals were within a few feet of an armed, noncompliant individual. The risk was immediate, and the situation rapidly evolving.' The Pocatello Police Department did not immediately respond to emails seeking further comment Tuesday. Vazquez said Perez walked with a staggering gait because of his disabilities; he was not intoxicated. The boy's 16-year-old sister yelled to the police not to shoot and that he was 'special," Vasquez said. It was unclear if the police heard any such comments, which were not apparent on the video. Vazquez said the family had never called police for help with the boy in the past and that this was his first interaction with law enforcement. Across the country, police departments are increasing training for officers on best ways to identify and interact with people who may have developmental or intellectual disabilities, including many trainings centering on autism. The trainings often focus in on ways people on the autism spectrum react to outside stimulus like noise or touching, that can be seen as resisting commands or resisting arrest to someone not on the spectrum. Some groups have started providing stickers or marked license plates for people with autistic family members as a signal for police. ___ Johnson reported from Seattle, Lauer from Philadelphia and Thiessen from Anchorage, Alaska.
