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DC-area credit unions planning shutdown relief programs for government workers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:33 GMT

There are roughly 370,000 federal government employees in the D.C. region, many of whom will go without a paycheck if the federal government shuts down. Even with back pay likely when the shutdown ends, that could mean weeks of financial hardship.Many of those employees also bank with credit unions tailored to them, and several have announced furlough relief programs to help them get by.Navy Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in the world, serves all branches of the military and other federal employees and will provide interest free paycheck advances for up to 60 days for government employees and contractors who are paid directly by the federal government through direct deposit. Customers have up until three days after their first missed paycheck to apply. Details here.PenFed Credit Union is offering zero-interest paycheck protection loans to members whose federal government pay is normally directly deposited in their accounts, low interest furlough loans, skip a payment...

Wonder Group buying meal kit company Blue Apron for about $103 million

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:33 GMT

Wonder Group is buying meal kit company Blue Apron for about $103 million as the company looks to enhance its offerings.Wonder Group, which was founded by e-commerce mogul Marc Lore, began with vans that would deliver meals to residences, making the final preparations curbside. But the company faced push back from some residents concerned about the environmental impact of the idling vans and also dealt with cost concerns. It has since started opening some stores, moving away from the van delivery service. Blue Apron has built itself into a known name in the meal kit sector, but it’s faced increased competition over the years from other meal kit businesses, like Hello Fresh, as well as restaurant and grocery delivery services and at home chefs. In 2019, two years after its initial public offering, the New York-based company was faced with a potential delisting from the New York Stock Exchange because of its faltering stock price. Blue Apron announced in 2020 that it was conside...

Aerosmith postpones Denver show over Steven Tyler's fractured larynx

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:33 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Aerosmith has postponed their "Peace Out" farewell tour after doctors discovered Steven Tyler's vocal chord damage was more severe than originally thought. In a Facebook post on Friday, the band said they were forced to push their upcoming shows to "sometime in 2024" after doctors confirmed the singer fractured his larynx. Aerosmith initially postponed their September dates after Tyler suffered vocal chord damage during a performance, resulting in bleeding. The tour was then scheduled to begin in Tampa on Oct. 11. From left: Tom Hamilton, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, John Douglas and Brad Whitford of Aerosmith perform on Sept. 8, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Invision/AP, file)"He is receiving the best medical treatment available to ensure his recovery is swift, but given the nature of a fracture, he is being told patience is essential," Aerosmith wrote in Friday's statement.Tickets will be honored for the rescheduled tour dates, the band...

Judge says she is ending conservatorship between former NFL player Michael Oher and Memphis couple

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:33 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge said Friday she is ending a conservatorship agreement between former NFL player Michael Oher and a Memphis couple who took him in when he was in high school.Shelby County Probate Court Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Oher’s finances. Oher signed the agreement when he was 18 and living with the couple as he was being recruited by colleges as a star high school football player.Gomes said she was not dismissing the case. Oher has asked that the Tuohys provide a financial accounting of money that may have come to them as part of the agreement, claiming that they used his name, image and likeness to enrich themselves and lied to him that the agreement meant the Tuohys were adopting him.Gomes said she was disturbed that such an agreement was ever reached. She said she had never seen in her 43-year career a conservatorship agreement reached with someone who w...

New York City in state of emergency as torrential rain floods subways, roads and basements

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:33 GMT

(CNN) — Flooding closed roads, disrupted subway service and flooded basements in the New York City area as “dangerous and life-threatening” rainfall overwhelmed the concrete expanse during the Friday morning commute.A month’s worth of rain – more than 4 inches – fell over parts of Brooklyn in just three hours Friday morning, as intense rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour fell across the New York tri-state area.The heaviest rainfall began to ease across hard-hit portions of Manhattan and Brooklyn late Friday morning, but another round is expected in the afternoon and could reinvigorate dangerous flooding.“This is a dangerous weather condition and it is not over,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said at a Friday morning news briefing. “I don’t want those gaps in heavy rain to give the appearance that it is over, it is not.”Happening now:New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for the New York City area as torrential rain floods roads, basements and s...

The Patriots’ final practice before Cowboys game brings more good news

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:33 GMT

For the third straight practice, the Patriots took the field with a full roster and practice squad Friday.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Pharaoh Brown recalls Bill O’Brien blocked his workout with Patriots years ago New England Patriots | Patriots mailbag: Could young receiver take snaps from JuJu Smith-Schuster? New England Patriots | Callahan: Bill Belichick can’t beat Cowboys coaching conservatively New England Patriots | Will Grier: Patriots ‘didn’t interrogate me’ about Cowboys New England Patriots | Patriots offseason approach with Matt Judon paying off No player missed a single practice this week, as the team continues to prepare for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys. The Pats have listed five players as limited on their injury report, but none have come as a surprise. Cornerback Jonathan Jones (ankle) appears to be trending in the right direction after ...

4 ways the Chicago Bulls can jump-start their offense this season, including moving the ball through Nikola Vučević

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:33 GMT

For the past two seasons, the Chicago Bulls were defined by a smothering defense but a sluggish offense that has kept them from climbing into Eastern Conference contention.The Bulls were 22nd in the league in scoring last season with 113.1 points per game despite finishing fourth in field-goal accuracy (49%). With creative, explosive players such as Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, it’s baffling that the Bulls still can’t get their offense off the ground.When pressed for answers over the last two years, the Bulls have offered the same script for improving the offense: take more 3-pointers, reduce turnovers, get the ball to LaVine and DeRozan more often.The front office attempted to address some of these issues in the offseason, bringing in Torrey Craig and Jevon Carter to improve the 3-point shooting and perimeter options. But there are plenty of other ways for the Bulls to play more interesting basketball this season. Here are four of them.1. Don’t overrely on th...

United Autoworkers strikes spread to Chicago and Lansing as 7,000 more workers join the picket line

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:33 GMT

By DAVID KOENIG and TOM KRISHER (AP Business Writers)DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union says its two-week strike against Detroit automakers will spread to 7,000 more workers at a Ford plant in Chicago and a General Motors assembly factory near Lansing, Michigan.Union President Shawn Fain told workers on a video appearance Friday that negotiations haven’t broken down but Ford and GM have refused to make meaningful progress. Jeep maker Stellantis was spared from the third round of strikes.The GM plant in Delta Township, near Lansing, makes large crossover SUVs such as the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave. A nearby metal parts stamping plant will remain open, Fain said.The Chicago Ford plant makes the Ford Explorer and Explorer Police Interceptors, as well as the Lincoln Aviator SUV. The Explorer interceptor is the nation’s top selling police vehicle.“Sadly, despite our willingness to bargain, Ford and GM have refused to make meaningful progress...

Fall-like weather expected in San Diego County this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:33 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego-style sweater weather may sweep the region this weekend, with high temperatures expected to be 10-20 degrees below average.According to the National Weather Service San Diego, the forecast shows cool, breezy conditions the next couple of days with a chance showers for some areas. 5 San Diego beaches for sunset bonfires Weather officials say though rainfall amounts are questionable, "the forecast has been trending wetter." Coastal areas are expected to hover right around 70 degrees on the coast Saturday, with Sunday showing similar expectations. This is also true for inland areas like Escondido, Ramona, Mira Mesa, and El Cajon.In the mountain areas -- like Alpine, Julian, Palomar, and Mt. Laguna -- temperatures should be in the mid to low 60s, with some areas dipping into the 50s. Oktoberfest San Diego: Celebrate Bavarian culture at these events NWS says light rain is possible just west of the mountains over the weekend.The deserts will still feel some h...

San Diego mayor issues statement on Sen. Diane Feinstein's 'legacy of service'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:33 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria issued a statement Wednesday morning to commemorate U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, following the news of her death.The oldest sitting U.S. senator, Sen. Feinstein died at age 90, sources confirmed to the Associated Press.Mayor Gloria issued the following statement on Sen. Feinstein and her impact over her five decades of public service: The top public high schools in San Diego County, according to Niche “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Senator Diane Feinstein.Senator Feinstein was a trailblazer, breaking down barriers for women in politics and serving the public for over 50 years. Her career was marked by a tireless commitment and unwavering dedication to the betterment of our nation. Her advocacy on critical issues such as gun safety, women’s rights, environmental protection and healthcare reform reflected her deep concern for the welfare of her fellow Californians and all Americans.As a former mayor, Senator Fei...