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Jill Biden’s valentine to the country: open hearts, helping hands

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The handprints of military children pressed onto paper hearts are decorating a corner inside the White House and the lawn as first lady Jill Biden celebrates Valentine’s Day.

Three large hearts, one with the message, “Reach Out with Open Hearts and Helping Hands this Valentine’s Day,” and two others featuring handprints are on display on the north lawn in view of television cameras where White House correspondents stand for their live reports.

Cut-outs of dog Commander and cat Willow are also part of the display.

The theme continues inside the executive mansion as a corner of the East Wing entrance is decorated with three more large hearts, all printed with “Love,” and replicas of the dog and cat. Hearts bearing the children’s handprints have been strung together and hung in a window for visitors taking public tours to see.

The first lady and the children worked on the “heart” projects when she visited the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Drum, New York, home of the 10th Mountain Division, on Jan. 30. The 3- to 5-year-old children are enrolled at Fort Drum South Riva Ridge Child Development Center.

The visit was part of her Joining Forces initiative to support military and veteran families and their caregivers.

Valentine’s Day is one of the first lady’s favorite holidays. She also displayed Valentine’s Day messages at the White House in 2021 and 2022.

Source: pbs

Mattress Mack files lawsuit against Harris County regarding 2022 election problems

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In an unusual move, furniture store owner and philanthropist Jim McIngvale, known as Mattress Mack, will file a lawsuit to get answers regarding the 2022 November election in Harris County.

The Gallery Furniture owner said that there were problems regarding the election. He has recently appeared in advertisements supporting Republican nominee Alexandra del Moral Mealer, who lost the Harris County Judge’s race to incumbent Democrat Lina Hidalgo.

The lawsuit claims that Clifford Tatum, the Harris County Elections Administrator, is withholding documents that McIngvale believes will shed light on problems that came up during the election.

Those problems include shortages of paper ballots in some precincts, machine glitches, and even paper jams, all of which were admitted by the county in a report.

Some leaders also cited the Houston Astros’ World Series parade as the cause of why voting centers opened late.

A private investigator, Wayne Dolcefino, is working with Mattress Mack to obtain the documents. The lawsuit states that Harris County won’t give up the documents due to other pending lawsuits.

“It’s really not political. When the elections administrator was asked what went wrong with the election, the comment was the Astros parade, I mean, really? There’s a problem with the process, and the process needs to be fair for all Houstonians and all Texans,” McIngvale said.

There is no evidence of a case where a documented Harris County voter that wanted to vote was not able to cast a ballot due to any of the issues named.

There is some talk about whether the election should be redone in Republican circles.

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick called for a new election, which only a court can order. And the evidence for it would have to be extraordinary.

The Harris County Attorney’s Office spoke with ABC13 on Monday and said that the documents being requested by Mattress Mack and Dolcefino were handled the same way as any other requests.

A spokesperson from the office said it will evaluate the lawsuit and let the court handle it.

Source: abc13

T-Mobile service outage slams users across the U.S.

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T-Mobile users across the U.S. reported major network outages on Monday night, leaving them unable to make calls, send texts or access the internet, according to an outage tracking website.

The wireless carrier is working to restore service, which it says is operating at near-normal levels, in affected areas, including in major cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, New York, and Seattle.

T-Mobile did not reveal how many users had been affected. Still, data from DownDetector, an outage tracker that relies on user-submitted data to generate service reports, shows customers lodged more than 83,000 complaints at the peak of the outage on Monday at 10 p.m. Eastern time. That number fell to roughly 9,000 by midnight.

Posted comments on DownDetector came from users who said they were located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Kansas, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, and Washington.

Users tweeted about the service disruptions, saying their phones appeared to be in “SOS mode” during the outages, meaning they could not directly connect to the network but could make emergency calls.

T-Mobile did not immediately pinpoint the cause of the outage or the extent of it, but company leaders tweeted that the carrier was working to address the disruptions.

“Our teams are rapidly addressing a 3rd party fiber interruption issue that has intermittently impacted some voice, messaging, and data services in several areas,” T-Mobile President of Technology Neville Ray tweeted.

Major wireless carriers like Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile experienced modest service disruptions Monday night. Verizon received more than 2,000 unresolved incident reports, and AT&T had more than 1,200 at the outages’ peaks.

Representatives from T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon were not immediately available for comment.

Source: cbsnews

Houston METRO Red Line brings in buses to shore up service gaps

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Two-way buses will run in rotation while Houston’s METRO Rail Red Line remains under maintenance Monday, Feb. 13, according to an alert by the METRO Transit Authority. Maintenance on the rail line began on Sunday, Feb.12.

Every 10 minutes, the buses will transport passengers between Burnett Transit Center/Casa de Amigos and the Northline Transit Center/Houston Community College. The Red Line is one of three major lines in the city, with 25 stops.

According to METRO Transit Authority, the free shuttle service may require additional travel time for passengers.

For additional assistance or questions, passengers can call or text METRO’s Customer Service Center at 713-635-4000 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Passengers can also check METRO’s Facebook and Twitter for social media updates.

In addition to maintenance on the METRO Red Line, Feb.11 was the last meeting for customers to add their comments on the METRO Rapid Gulfton Corridor Project. The project would create a new line in Gulfton traveling to Westpark/Lower Uptown Transit Center and the Northwest Transit Center. More specifically, the bus-only lanes would run in places like Westpark Drive to Gulfton Street, Chimney Rock Road to Hillcroft Avenue, Gulfton Street to High Star Drive and High Star Drive to Bellaire Boulevard.

The project is currently in the development stage and, when completed, will include wider doorways for better accessibility and level boarding.

According to the METRO website, Gulfton is one of the most congested areas in the Houston metro and one in which public transportation is the first choice for residents.

Source: chron

SUPER BOWL 2023: PATRICK MAHOMES, MVP DEL SUPER BOWL LVII

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Vaya que Patrick Mahomes está hecho para romper maleficios. En el 2020 llevó a los Chiefs de Kansas City a volver a ganar el Super Bowl luego de 50 años, ayer se convirtió se llevó el juego grande tras ser MVP de la temporada regular, algo que no ocurría en este siglo.

La actuación de Mahomes, que constó de tres pases de anotación, 182 yardas aéreas y otras 44 por tierra le valieron obtener la designación de MVP del Super Bowl, de esta manera se une a Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Bart Starr, Terry Bradshaw y Eli Manning, como los únicos jugadores que han ganado este premio en múltiples ocasiones.

Por otra parte, desde 2001 el MVP de temporada regular no se había podido llevar el triunfo en este escenario, obviamente habiendo llegado a él.

Kurt Warner, Rich Gannon, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning en dos ocasiones, Cam Newton, Matt Ryan y Brady más reciente en 2017 fueron quienes cayeron en esta maldición.

“Llevamos el trofeo de vuelta a nuestra ciudad, es un placer jugar para este equipo y para estos aficionados”, dijo el jugador en sus primeras palabras para los medios.

Source: record

Rihanna anuncia su segundo embarazo durante su actuación en la Super Bowl 2023

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 La actuación de Rihanna en el descanso de la Super Bowl 2023 ha sido una de las más esperadas de la historia. Después de estar centrada en los negocios y alejada del mundo de la música durante más de siete años, la cantante de Barbados anunció que se encargaría ella de amenizar el ‘show’ de la Superbowl 2023 y todos sus fans nos volvimos locos. Lo que no nos esperábamos era que, además, nos iba a dar la noticia de que estaba embarazada por segunda vez.

La empresaria de 34 años ya tiene un hijo junto al rapero A$AP Rocky, que pudimos conocer hace no mucho gracias a un vídeo de TikTok y, por lo que nos ha mostrado durante su espectacular vuelta en el descanso de la Super Bowl 2023, este año repiten. Así lo confirmaba uno de los representantes de la cantante.

Han podido mantener el secreto hasta el momento para lograr que nos quedáramos todos absolutamente impresionados al ver a Rihanna lucir su incipiente embarazo, enfundada en un mono de estilo cargo firmado por Loewe.

El ‘show’ comenzaba con Rihanna subida en una plataforma y la cámara enfocando a su cara mientras cantaba las primeras líneas de ‘Bitch Better Have My Money’ pero, en el momento en el que el plano se abría, veíamos a Rihanna acariciando su tripa de embarazada y pronosticando que esta actuación en el intermedio de la Super Bowl iba a ser una de las más épicas de la historia. Y, lo mejor, es la reacción viral de A$AP Rocky al ver a su pareja en el escenario.

Y así ha sido. Además de por la noticia del embarazo de Rihanna, la cantante ha demostrado que no ha perdido ni una sola de sus cualidades en el mundo de la canción y que, si hay alguien que sabe hacer una buena actuación, esa es ella.

Source: elle

Aficionados de Eagles causan destrozos en Filadelfia tras perder el Super Bowl LVII ante Chiefs

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Muestran su enojo. Los fans de los Philadelphia Eagles no estaban nada contentos al término del Super Bowl LVII. Y así lo dieron a conocer a toda persona que se encontraba cerca del centro de la ciudad de Filadelfia, lugar donde se congregaron para mostrar su indignación total ante lo que sucedió en el Súper Domingo.

Tras la conclusión del juego, una gran parte de los aficionados de Eagles que se quedaron en Filadelfia salieron a las calles para mostrar su enojo por el resultado del Super Bowl LVII con gritos como: “Fuck the Chiefs” o trepando postes de luz y paradas de autobús.

¿Cuál fue la razón de este enojo? La mayor parte de los aficionados sintió ‘robada’ por el árbitro del encuentro, sobre todo, en la parte final del partido cuando el esquinero de los Eagles, James Bradberry, fue sancionado por sostener al receptor abierto de KC, JuJu Smith-Schuster. Todos en Filadelfia pensaron que había sido un contacto incidental, además de que el ovoide no parecía atrapable. Incluso, varios relatores se sorprendieron al ver el pañuelo en el terreno de juego.

Esta situación permitió que los Chiefs agotaran el tiempo de juego y, tras un gol de campo, se proclamaran campeones por segunda ocasión en cuatro años.

Ahí la razón por la que los fanáticos salieran a las calles a reclamar. Aunque muchos otros se quedaron en casa y desatron su furia con lo primero que vieron, por ejemplo, un video viral en el que un aficionado de Phily destruye su pantalla tras el gol de campo que hizo a los Chiefs campeones.

Turkish police detain 31 in Malatya over buildings destroyed by quakes

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A warrant for the arrest of 31 people was issued in the central Turkish province of Malatya as part of the investigation into buildings destroyed by the deadly earthquakes, according to a Turkish media outlet on Monday.

The Malatya prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into the construction defects of the collapsed buildings, according to the TRT Haber broadcaster, adding that the number of people arrested in the case is expected to rise.

Parts of Turkey and Syria were hit on February 6 by a series of powerful earthquakes and aftershocks that killed over 33,000 people, most of them in Turkey, destroying thousands of homes.

On another note, the Turkish authorities have charged yesterday at least 14 people with negligence, manslaughter, and building code violations amid a popular demand for accountability in light of the devastating earthquake that hit the country earlier in the week.

Authorities have also begun arresting over 100 contractors, architects, and engineers who had a hand in the construction of buildings that collapsed as a result of the earthquake because of building violations.

Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said Saturday that the Police have so far identified 131 suspects who played a role in the construction of the structures that collapsed.

Oktay revealed that detention orders have already been issued for 113 of them, with more than ten being imprisoned already over charges of building code violations and reckless manslaughter, among other charges.

The Justice Ministry has started instructing local prosecutors to establish “Earthquake Crime Investigation Departments” in the 10 provinces where a state of emergency has been declared, another Turkish outlet said.

Moreover, according to Turkish media, some 50 people have been so far arrested for looting in the wake of the natural disaster amid popular outrage against the phenomenon, with bystanders having been filmed trying to beat a suspected looter as the police were attempting to detain him.

CRIME STOPPERS OF HOUSTON  FUGITIVE FRIDAY

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In an effort to keep our neighborhoods safe, Crime Stoppers of Houston and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s help locating the following individuals that have active Felony and/or Misdemeanor Warrants.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the location and arrest of the suspects featured. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. All tipsters remain anonymous. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.

The following individuals all have active warrants as of February 9, 2023 at 4:00 pm.

CRYSTAL ANN CARRILLO

W/F      12-07-90      5’02”/165 Lbs.      Bro/Bro
Warrant #: 1801766
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >=$2,500<30K
Last known location: Houston Texas

RALPH RENE CASTRO JR.

W/M      12-11-88      6’05”/275 Lbs.      Blk/Bro
Warrant #: 1801457
BURGLARY OF HABITATION
Last known location: Houston Texas

MESHA COLLINS

B/F      04-29-92      5’08”/130 Lbs.      Blk/Bro
Warrant #: 1765380, 1765379
ASSAULT PEACE OFFICER
HARASSMENT OF PUBLIC SERVANT
Last known location: Houston Texas

ALLAN MICHAEL GRAY-BEASLEY

W/M      02-26-96      5’08”/150 Lbs.      Bro/Bro
Warrant #: 1801694, 1754464
ASLT FAM/HOUSE MEM IMPED BRTH/
POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=1G<4G
Last known location: Huffman Texas

DONALD JOHN HARDING

B/M      04-19-92      5’09”/160 Lbs.      Blk/Bro
Warrant #: 1801691
ASSLT INT/RCK/IMP/BRTH/CIRC/PR
Last known location: Houston Texas

AOUN KHALIN KHASHAN

A/M      02-26-97      5’08”/100 Lbs.      Blk/Bro
Warrant #: 1799767
UNAUTH USE OF VEHICLE
Last known location: Houston Texas

NAFESSA MCCOY

B/F      01-12-81      5’09”/246 Lbs.      Bro/Bro
Warrant #: 1802241
THEFT >=$30,000 <$150,000
Last known location: Cypress Texas

HOLLIE ERIN POWELL

W/F      02-07-80      5’08”/118 Lbs.      Bln/Haz
Warrant #: 1801487
UNAUTH ABSENCE COMM CORR FAC
Last known location: Houston Texas

SHELLEY GAYLYNN PRESLEY

W/F      08-18-77      5’00”/190 Lbs.      Bro/Bro
Warrant #: 1802206
INJURY CHILD UNDER 15 B/INJURY
Last known location: Houston Texas

CALVIN SWAYZER

B/M      07-30-91      6’02”/180 Lbs.      Bro/Bro
Warrant #: 1591351, 1589639
SEX ASSLT CHILD 14-17
UNAUTH USE OF VEHICLE
Last known location: Houston Texas

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Over 23,000 dead from quake in Turkey and Syria

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  Families of 263 children pulled from the rubble in Turkey cannot be reached

The families of 263 children who were pulled out of the rubble in Turkey cannot be reached, the country’s Ministry of Family and Social Services said Friday.

Among the rescued children whose families could not be reached, 162 children are continuing to be treated at the hospitals, while 101 children were transferred to the relevant units of the ministry and taken under institutional care after their treatment.

The ministry announced that 18 children have been handed over to their families after identity checks and verification.

Climbing death toll: More than 21,000 people have died in Turkey and Syria, and rescue workers are now racing against time to pull survivors from the rubble of collapsed buildings in freezing winter conditions.

At least 78,124 people were injured across both countries, according to authorities.

Pakistan sends 22 tons of relief goods to Turkey amid earthquake aftermath

Pakistan has sent a cargo plane carrying 20 metric tons (22 short tons) of relief goods for earthquake victims in Turkey as the search for survivors continues across the country.

“Just saw off a cargo plane carrying relief goods of 20-tonne for the earthquake victims of Türkiye. Pakistan has established an air, land & sea bridge for the provision of relief assistance for our brothers & sisters in Syria and Türkiye,” Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday.

“The people of Pakistan cannot forget how Türkiye came forward to help us at the time of earthquake of 2005 & super floods of 2010. The Islamic concept of brotherhood binds us in a unique relationship where we share the pain of each other,” Sharif added in a separate tweet.

Pakistan sent rescue and relief teams as well as goods to Turkey on the day the earthquake struck, before deploying two contingents of the Pakistani Army emergency staff on Tuesday.

Source: CNN