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Who is Speaker candidate Mike Johnson?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT

(The Hill) — Just one day after the House GOP abandoned Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) as its Speaker nominee, multiple lawmakers have officially jumped into the race. The House has been without a Speaker for nearly three weeks, after former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was outsted from the position earlier this month in a historic vote. While House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) was the conference's first nominee, he withdrew a day later, citing concerns he couldn't garner the 217 votes needed to be elected. Jordan, the second nominee, also failed to reach a majority — even after three ballots. Concerns grow over spread of anti-Muslim violence House Republicans will meet again on Monday evening before hopefully announcing a new nominee on Tuesday. Sunday at noon is the deadline for candidates to file candidacy.House Republican Vice Chairman Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Saturday joined the now-crowded field of candidates vying for the gavel. Here’s what you need to know about him...

Texas, Houston clash for the 1st time since 2002; Majors set to play after injury

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — According to Lowell Galindo of Longhorn Network, Texas center Jake Majors will play against Houston on Saturday.Galindo reported that head coach Steve Sarkisian said Majors is cleared to play against the Cougars in Houston. The game is set to start at 3 p.m. and will be broadcast on FOX.Ja'Tavion Sanders, the Longhorns' dynamic tight end who has been hobbled the past couple of games, was out on the field early warming up. Ja’Tavion Sanders first to come out warming up pic.twitter.com/zn4GLSQ23p— Noah Gross (@noah_gross27) October 21, 2023Defensive back Ryan Watts and Jalen Catalon could potentially return today as well, but as with any injury, Sarkisian said it depends on what the best interests of the team and the players are if they'll be available. All the players mentioned practiced all week, Sarkisian said on Thursday.This is the first time since 2002 Houston and Texas have played, and the last time the Cougars beat the Longhorns was when the teams squared...

The Loop Fantasy Football Update Week 7: Raiders QB Garoppolo is a no-go

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT

UPDATE: 2:35 p.m. SaturdayNot a lot of fantasy news this afternoon. The most noteworthy note is that Las Vegas quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will miss tomorrow’s game in Chicago, making the bye week’s depleted pool of adequate QBs even shallower.Notable players added to the out list include Rams RB Kyren Williams, Detroit WR Marvin Jones and Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth.Two players will be returning to the field this week: Pittsburgh wideout Diontae Johnson and Miami running back Jeff Wilson have been cleared to play tomorrow..Seattle WR D.K. Metcalf is said to be a game-time decision for the Seahawks’ late afternoon matchup with Arizona.As for news of more local interest, the Vikings’ opponent Monday night, San Francisco, is mum today on the status of star RB Christian McCaffrey and WR Deebo Samuel.ORIGINAL POST: noon WednesdayThere are few moments more painful in fantasy football than when teams employing a one-quarterback strategy watch their quarterback go down.Such a tragedy...

8 candidates, heavy fundraising, Rondo land bridge, Summit bikeway heat up Ward 1 council race

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT

By early September, James Lo’s campaign for the Ward 1 seat on the St. Paul City Council had raised more than $115,000, significantly more than any of the other seven candidates in the race. That’s no small feat for a school guidance counselor in a political ward that spans low- to moderate-income corners of Frogtown, Summit-University and part of the city’s North End.As fundraising goes, his totals are almost on par with that of the four council candidates in the wealthier Ward 3 area (Highland Park, Macalester-Groveland, part of West Seventh) combined.Lo, who has put former Ward 1 council member Dai Thao on his campaign payroll, has been able to rely on broad support from the Hmong community across the metro and into Wisconsin. But whether the cash translates into votes remains to be seen. His positions on several city council priorities include opposing a proposed Summit Avenue bikeway and a sales tax increase to fund road reconstructions and park projects.̶...

The Lazy Axe in Albany to host 'Trick or Yeet' tournament

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Lazy Axe in Albany will be hosting their annual Halloween weekend axe throwing competition. The "Trick or Yeet" tournament is scheduled for October 28. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The World Axe Throwing League (WATL) sanctioned tier three tournament will feature competitions in all four throwing disciplines, which will be held at the following times: Knife - 9 a.m.Big axe - 11 a.m.Duals - 1 p.m.Hatchet - 3 p.m. Hundreds walk to raise funds for ALS resources Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. The event will kick off with an open practice session held from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on October 27. The venue will also offer a variety of beverages for purchase at the event. Attendees are allowed to bring outside food, but are not permitted to bring outside alcohol. Albany FD wins 7th annual CDTA Pink Bus Pull The Lazy Axe is located at 1865 Central Avenue. You can register for Trick or Yeet o...

Judge in Missouri transgender care lawsuit agrees to step aside but decries 'gamesmanship'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A judge agreed Friday to step aside in a lawsuit challenging a new Missouri law restricting gender-affirming health care for minors, despite what he called “gamesmanship” from the plaintiffs' lawyers for requesting a new judge.St. Louis Circuit Judge Steven Ohmer was appointed by the Missouri Supreme Court to preside over the lawsuit that seeks to overturn the Missouri law. The lawsuit was filed in July by the ACLU of Missouri, Lambda Legal and the law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner on behalf of families of three transgender minors, a St. Louis health care center and LGBTQ+ organizations.Ohmer said at a hearing that assigning a new judge will delay resolution of the case, possibly into next year. It's unclear when the state Supreme Court will make the appointment.“And the wheels of justice keep spinning in the mud,” Ohmer said. St. Louis man gets $1.25M in ruling over Bayer-Monsanto’s ‘Roundup’ Ohmer in August denied the plaintiffs' request for a preliminary inj...

Webster University chancellor to step down at end of year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT

WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. - The chancellor of Webster University will step down at the end of the year after nearly 15 years of service. Elizabeth "Beth" J. Stroble will step down from her role on Dec. 31, 2023. A board of trustees will soon begin a global search for her successor. St. Louis man gets $1.25M in ruling over Bayer-Monsanto’s ‘Roundup’ “My experience at Webster University has been the highlight of my professional career. It has been truly an honor to work with the outstanding faculty, staff and students of this University,” said Stroble, who joined the university in 2009. “Webster’s mission and legacy of meeting unmet needs has inspired my commitment to improving the student experience, and I will continue to support the University in the future, extending the legacy of our founders, the Sisters of Loretto.”The university says Stroble has been "a leading voice in pursuit of diversity, equity and inclusion," and also founded a STEM strategy to equip generations of students. ...

Palo Alto: Motorcyclist dies in Highway 101 crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT

A motorcyclist died in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 101 in Palo Alto early Saturday morning, authorities said.Around 2:40 a.m., a Harley Davidson motorcycle heading northbound near the San Antonio Road exit slammed into the back of a Chevrolet S-10 truck, ejecting the rider, according to the California Highway Patrol.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Pedestrian killed by suspect fleeing Vallejo police Crashes and Disasters | Man arrested following fatal crash Thursday in Campbell Crashes and Disasters | Driver gets 3 years, 4 months for killing golf course employee in East Bay crash Crashes and Disasters | 4 Pepperdine students fatally struck as they walked near Malibu highway Crashes and Disasters | California man who killed woman, 5 dogs in pursuit crash gets 49 years to life The motorcycle then sideswiped a Jeep Wrangler, causing the driver to make a hard right turn, rolling over the vehicle...

SF driver taken to hospital after crashing into 3 cars overnight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A driver was taken to the hospital after crashing into three cars overnight on Saturday, the San Francisco Fire Department said. The three cars that were struck were parked in the area of South Van Ness and 17th Street around 12:40 a.m. Vehicle crashes into furniture store in SF’s SoMa neighborhood The circumstances of the crash are unknown at this time. The condition of the driver is also unknown at this time. No other information was immediately available. KRON4 reached out to the San Francisco Police Department and are awaiting a response.

Wadley has KO return for TD, two scoring catches in Merrimack’s 39-0 win over Long Island University

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT

BROOKVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Donovan Wadley returned the second-half kickoff 90 yards for a score and had two touchdown catches as Merrimack defeated Long Island University 39-0 on Saturday for the Warriors’ third straight win.Wadley was untouched in scoring on the kickoff with the last LIU defender hitting the turf after being tripped by an official in his path. It was Wadley’s second kickoff return for a TD this season. Malakai Anthony found Wadley deep for an 83-yard touchdown and the game’s first points, and the pair had a 40-yard score for a 36-0 lead midway though the third quarter. Those were Wadley’s only two catches. Anthony threw just nine passes, completing five, including three for touchdowns with Seth Sweitzer snagging the other score. Tyvon Edwards Jr. had 107 yards rushing on 25 carries.The Warriors (4-3, 3-1 Northeast Conference) outgained the Sharks 398-131. The Sharks (1-6, 1-2) had just 48 yards passing and 83 on the ground. ___Get alerts on the...