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27-05-2025
- Business
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Pinky Cole says Bentley stolen outside new restaurant stripped for parts
The Brief Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole says people in the community have helped her find parts of her car after it was stolen over the weekend. The theft happened just as Cole opened her new sandwich shop in Atlanta's West End neighborhood. Cole also said that she has received other tips that she is looking into to try and find the missing car and other items. ATLANTA - Atlanta restaurateur Pinky Cole says she's received some new leads after her black Bentley Bentayga was stolen while she was celebrating the opening of her new sandwich shop in the city. Cole said she had just got the car back from the mechanic a day before the theft happened. The backstory The theft happened on Sunday outside her new shop, Voagies, which serves vegan hoagies, on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard. According to Cole, customers were lined up waiting to order when three men rode into the area on scooters, jumped into her car, and took off. The Slutty Vegan founder shared a video on Instagram showing the scene outside Voagies shortly after the incident. The scooters believed to have been used by the suspects were left on the ground, while bystanders looked on. Cole said that police were contacted and asked followers to let her know if they'd seen the car. What we know On Monday, Cole shared an update, saying that her followers helped reunite her with some of her stolen items. According to Cole, she was sent a video of her car stripped for parts. "I got so many DMs and so many tips," she said. The restaurateur shared pictures showing pieces of a vehicle spread out in a grassy area. "All of my stuff was spread out in the middle of the street," she said. She said that the person who found the pieces of the vehicle was able to retrieve her passport and card book, but other items - including her laptop and bookbag - remain missing. Cole said she didn't think that this was a targeted theft. "It wasn't personal. They just wanted a vehicle to sell," she said. What they're saying Cole also said that she has received other tips that she is looking into to try and find the missing car and other items. "If you are listening to this, and you stole my car, you can't go really far with this vehicle because the whole Atlanta is talking about this right now," she said. She asked the suspected thieves to drop the car somewhere and contact her anonymously via social media. What's next The Atlanta Police Department is reportedly investigating the theft. OTHER PINKY COLE STORIES Bar Vegan closing in Ponce City Market after 4 years Pinky Cole, Morris Brown College announce surprises for Mays High School students
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Climate
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Roads expected to be busy later today as Memorial Day holiday wraps up
The Brief AAA estimates more than 1.38 million Georgians traveled at least 50 miles from home over Memorial Day weekend. Hartsfield-Jackson Airport saw peak crowds Friday, with additional delays possible Monday due to storms. Drivers are urged to head home before 2 p.m., as traffic is expected to be heaviest between 4 and 7 p.m. Monday. ATLANTA - As Memorial Day arrives, Georgia is wrapping up what is expected to be a record-breaking travel period. AAA estimates that more than 1.38 million Georgians traveled at least 50 miles from home over the holiday weekend, marking one of the busiest Memorial Day travel periods in recent years. RELATED: Weather alert: Scattered rain and storms on Memorial Day expected What we know Air and road travel surged throughout the weekend, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport—already the world's busiest—seeing its peak crowd levels on Friday. Despite that, Memorial Day itself is expected to be quite busy as well. As of Monday morning, wait times ranged from zero to 15 minutes, though some delays were reported due to wet weather and thunderstorms in the area. RELATED: Memorial Day ceremonies, events in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 2025 AAA is urging travelers to plan their return trips carefully. The agency recommends hitting the road before 2 p.m. Monday, as traffic congestion is expected to peak between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday. RELATED: Georgia State Patrol make 279 DUI arrests between Friday and Sunday evening
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Best times to use WA roads, ferries over Memorial Day weekend
The Brief WSDOT is offering advice for travelers over the Memorial Day weekend. Travel charts look at when the best and worst time to drive or take ferries. Locations mapped out include the I-5, I-90, and US 2 corridors. SEATTLE - Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner and as residents begin making travel plans, WSDOT has released their annual travel charts. Big picture view Transportation officials say they anticipate lengthy delays along I-90. They have also mapped other state highways and ferry docks for optimal time frames. The travel charts are broken down into the following, each with a WSDOT link to various congestion maps depending on time of day and direction: I-5 from Lacey to Tacoma I-90 from North Bend to Cle Elum US 2 between Stevens Pass and Skykomish I-5 between the United States-Canada border WSDOT assesses historical trends for when western Washington roadways reach capacity over the holiday weekend. The hours marked in red indicate that any small incident would cause major traffic backups due to the volume of cars on the road. To avoid the worst traffic, people are advised to travel during the hours marked in green or yellow. The Source Information for this story came from the Washington State Department of Transportation. Viral TikTok warns women of convicted rapist released in Seattle Over 100 Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores to close, including 8 in WA Seattle Seahawks 2025 schedule released, here are all 17 matchups Marymoor Park announces 2025 summer concert series lineup in Redmond, WA Viral TikTok captures truck break-in after Seattle Mariners game, despite police presence Bryan Kohberger back in court for pretrial hearing in Idaho students murder case 'Scared of accountability': Crowd calls out West Seattle leaders at public safety meeting FBI nabs Thurston County, WA fugitive hundreds of miles from crime scene To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?
The Brief Congress is advancing Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," featuring over $5 trillion in tax cuts, amid polarized reactions. Project 2025, led by the Heritage Foundation, seeks to reshape the federal government with proposals like firing federal workers, altering civil rights, and implementing conservative policies, some of which align with Trump's bill. Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his bill incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access, and student loans. LOS ANGELES - Congress is working to push President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," which includes more than $5 trillion in tax cuts. What we know The polarizing bill has drawn sharp reactions from both sides, with Speaker Mike Johnson (R) scrambling to get the bill moved to Senate by Memorial Day and Hakeem Jeffries (D) pushing back and calling the bill "extreme and toxic," according to a report from the Associated Press. The bill lives up to its "big" nickname as it spans 1,116 pages. As Trump incorporates all these tax breaks, spending cuts and changes to national security – all mentioned at some point during his 2024 campaign trail – one may wonder if elements from Project 2025 are incorporated into Trump's proposed bill. Project 2025 is an initiative that was coordinated by a conservative group, the Heritage Foundation. The project aims to reshape the federal government with Trump and the Heritage Foundation's visions. Like the "big" bill, Project 2025's ideals and proposed changes are explained in a 1,000-plus page document. Major changes proposed by Project 2025 included the following: Firing up to 50,000 federal workers and replacing them with conservative candidates; Signing executive orders that would make it easier to fire federal workers; Overhaulting the Department of Justice (DOJ) and having more control of the FBI; And ending DEI initiatives in the Pentagon and bringing back service members who were previously fired over the COVID-19 vaccine mandates. In addition to proposed changes for government employees, Project 2025 also aimed to shake up the civil rights of American citizens by implementing conservative agenda that could lead to stricter abortion laws, reduced support for LGBTQ+ rights and rolling back DEI programs. The backstory Over the course of the 2024 Presidential run, Trump himself distanced himself from the project, saying he knew "nothing" about Project 2025. Fast-forward to weeks after Trump's Inuaguration – a handful of pitched ideas ended up becoming executive orders in real life, including eliminating some of the DEI programs and firing thousands of federal workers. While Trump never publicly acknowledged Project 2025 and made any comments about the conservative initiative impacting his policies, more than a dozen changes proposed by the "big bill" aligned with the wishlist published by the Heritage Foundation. Below is a list of changes that fit with both Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" and Project 2025: Health care: Trump's plan targets Medicaid as it introduces work requirements for those wanting to stay in the program while Project 2025 aims to push 33 million people enrolled in original Medicare, a public option, to switch to Medicare Advantage, a private option. Both plans look to change how Americans access public health care options. Tax cuts: Trump's plan focuses on individual and business tax cuts and Project 2025 provides substantial tax cuts for wealthy households and corporations. Changes to food assistance: Trump's plan introduces work requirements for Americans wanting to stay in the food assistance programs. Project 2025 proposed limiting access. Trump's plan also involves increased state responsibility for SNAP costs. Abortion: Both Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" and Project 2025 align in their efforts to restrict access to abortion services, with Trump's plan prohibiting Medicaid funds for Planned Parenthood and Project 2025 aiming to restrict access to medication abortion. Student loans: Trump's proposal includes a tax on university endowments, while Project 2025 focuses on denying student loans based on state policies. Project 2025 aims to deny loans in states and in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants. Trump's plan also proposes an overhaul on repayment option. For more information on Trump's big bill, click here. Those looking to read into more information on Project 2025 can click here. The Source This report used information provided by the Associated Press, the Heritage Foundation, previous FOX 11 reports and
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Health
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Overdose deaths see largest one-year decline ever: Here's why
The Brief CDC reports 80,000 US overdose deaths in 2024, down from 110,000 the year prior. It's the largest annual decline in overdose deaths since tracking began 45 years ago. Experts point to expanded naloxone access, treatment, and opioid settlement funds as possible factors. LOS ANGELES - The United States recorded 30,000 fewer drug overdose deaths in 2024 compared to the year before, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — marking the biggest one-year decline in over four decades of tracking. The CDC estimates 80,000 people died of overdoses last year, down 27% from 110,000 deaths in 2023. That drop is unprecedented in scale; the previous largest decline was just 4% in 2018. Big picture view Health officials and researchers aren't certain what caused the sharp drop, but several developments are believed to have played a role. These include: Wider access to naloxone, the overdose-reversing drug, now available over-the-counter. Expanded addiction treatment programs. Changes in drug use patterns. A growing public awareness and response from grieving families and communities. Significant investments from opioid lawsuit settlements now being used to fund prevention, harm reduction, and recovery efforts. "It's clear we've made progress, but we're still losing too many people," the CDC said in a statement, noting that overdoses remain the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 44. Local perspective Nearly every state saw a drop in overdose deaths in 2024. Ohio, West Virginia, and other long-suffering states reported some of the steepest improvements. Only two states — Nevada and South Dakota — saw slight increases. In New York, final numbers are still being processed, but provisional data shows the state following the national trend with a significant decrease. The city and state have ramped up naloxone distribution, safe-use programs, and community outreach in recent years. What's next Billions of dollars from opioid lawsuit settlements are now beginning to make their way into communities. The money, paid by drugmakers, distributors, and pharmacy chains, is earmarked for addiction services and overdose prevention. A major upcoming settlement — involving up to $7 billion from Purdue Pharma's owners, the Sackler family — could bring even more resources. But how states spend the money remains a key issue. "States can either say, 'We won, we can walk away,' or they can stay the course," said Regina LaBelle of Georgetown University, who previously served as acting director of the White House drug policy office. The other side Despite the positive numbers, some public health experts worry that recent moves by the Trump administration could undercut long-term progress. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended staffing cuts and program overhauls during a Wednesday hearing, but lawmakers questioned whether the changes would slow momentum. "Now is not the time to take the foot off the gas pedal," warned Dr. Daniel Ciccarone of UCSF. U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, challenged Kennedy, asking "why the hell" the administration is cutting funding when the recent decline proves that public health investments were "getting us somewhere." What they're saying "I will tell you that if you are successful in banning fluoride … we better put a lot more money into dental education," said Rep. Mike Simpson of Idaho in the same hearing — illustrating growing concerns that shifts in health policy could have ripple effects. Advocates say community action has helped move the needle. "We believe that taking a public health approach that seeks to support — not punish — people who use drugs is crucial to ending the overdose crisis," said Dr. Tamara Olt, who lost her 16-year-old son to a heroin overdose in 2012 and now leads the group Broken No Moore. Kimberly Douglas, whose 17-year-old son died in 2023, credited the growing movement of parents and advocates. "Eventually people are going to start listening," she said. "Unfortunately, it's taken 10-plus years." The Source This report is based on data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and reporting from the Associated Press. Additional insights were provided by health experts, members of Congress, and advocacy organizations during public hearings and interviews.
