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Maxwell Frost slams DeSantis on stage at Paramore concert in DC: 'I said what I said'

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:59:43 GMT

(The Hill) – Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) slammed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on stage at a Paramore concert in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Videos circulating on social media show the freshman congressman being invited onto the stage by Paramore singer Hayley Williams, who introduced him as the "first Gen Z congressman."Williams praised Frost as he walked up, asking the audience members, “Do you see this? Do you see the future right here?” She then handed over the mic after asking Frost if he "had anything to say to these beautiful people.""F--- Ron DeSantis” and “f--- fascism,” he said. Hayley Williams of Paramore, seen here during the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest in Feb. 2023, invited Frost to the stage during a performance of the band's song "Misery Business." (Photo by Rick Scuteri/Invision/AP)Clips of Frost's remarks were later retweeted by Frost's own Twitter account.“I said what I said,” Frost later posted on the social-media platform.Video also showed Frost singing and ...

Legal team investigating Paxton racks up nearly $15k in expenses

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:59:43 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) –  The attorneys hired by the Texas House to investigate Attorney General Ken Paxton, leading to his impeachment, cost at least $14,198, according to invoices obtained by KXAN. Combined legal fees, travel reimbursement and lunches cost taxpayers $14,198.61, per legal records. There could be more invoices KXAN was not able to obtain.  MORE: Texas House committee recommends impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton, sets date to consider The team the House hired to investigate Paxton found that for years he had violated laws and ethical obligations to do favors for wealthy political donors. This inquiry led the House General Investigating Committee to bring 20 articles, or accusations, of impeachment against the AG. These fees only include the investigation prior to the House’s vote to impeach Paxton and not the cost of the two high-profile Houston Lawyers, Rusty Hardin and Dick DeGuerin, tapped to act as prosecutors in the case. The two “legal ico...

Texas law taking effect in June may impact summer driving courses

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:59:43 GMT

AUSTIN (KAMR/KCIT) - As the 88th legislative session for the Texas Senate and House of Representatives draws to a close and the last stream of bills head to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's desk for final approval, some laws signed in 2021 are still taking effect. While many of the laws going into effect in 2023 rolled out as soon as the ball dropped for the new year, some changes related to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation went into effect June 1. These changes, initially part of HB 1560, impact subjects such as education, criminal proceedings, alcohol, health and safety, and regulations for certain jobs such as barbers and cosmetologists. Some of the effects of HB 1560 include repealing or amending provisions in codes to provide for the TDLR and the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, including: The Alcoholic Beverage Code;Code of Criminal Procedure; Education Code;Family Code;Government Code;Health and Safety Code;Human Resources Code;Occupations Code; andTr...

The Worst and Best places to raise a family could be right here in Texas!

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:59:43 GMT

DALLAS (KDAF) — It's important to have a family, but the location makes all the difference!Financial advisory website, Wallet Hub ranked the best and worst places to raise a family. Plano, which is just right outside Dallas, is ranked #4 out of 182 cities on their list. Austin ranked #26.Wallet Hub said, "In order to determine which cities are most conducive to family life, WalletHub compared 182 U.S. cities — including the 150 most populated U.S. cities, plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state — across five key dimensions: 1) Family Fun, 2) Health & Safety, 3) Education & Child Care, 4) Affordability and 5) Socio-economics."Houston ranked #141, while Dallas ranked #138. San Antonio came in at #123. Cities surrounding Dallas like Arlington ranked at #97 and Irving ranked at #85. If you want to check out where other Texas cities ranked, make sure to visit Wallet Hub's website.

Police searching for missing woman in Troy

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:59:43 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Police Department and State Police have issued an abducted vulnerable adult alert. According to police, an unknown black woman who was last seen on Friday, June 2 is believed to be endangered. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say the woman was last seen on Peoples Avenue near 15th Street in Troy at 7:16 p.m. on June 2. She was seen being forced into a 2015 silver Mercedes Benz GK3 SUV with New York registration KAH2293. The photo below shows the man involved in the incident. (Provided by NYSDCJS)Anyone with information is asked to please call (518)270-4421 or 911.

Thousands run for 45th Annual Freihofer’s Run for Women

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:59:43 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Early Saturday morning, local and even international athletes came to the Capital Region for the annual 5k event that has become one of the largest annual traditions for the area. Nanette Hatch, Director of Development, said that hundreds of volunteers were needed to help the 3,000 runners that attended.“We have over 300 volunteers here today,” Hatch said. “Doing everything, from helping us set up this morning to helping out runners get through this race.”This is the 45th year for the run, and folks like Event Director Kristen Hislop were grateful that the weather went from a heat wave on Friday… to a well-needed cool spring day for all of the runners.“It’s just incredible. It’s such a celebration,” she said. “I mean, 45 years of an event with a title sponsor like Freihofer’s is phenomenal.There were hundreds of runners representing companies and organizations, and there were also those like Purity Muneene who were just looking for the opportunity. Muneene tr...

Keenan Anderson, stun gunned in Venice, died of cocaine use, enlarged heart, coroner says

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:59:43 GMT

A man who died after police used a stun gun on him during his arrest in Venice was killed by an enlarged heart and cocaine use, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner said Friday.Keenan Darnell Anderson, 31, died on Jan. 3 after police responded to a traffic crash and found Anderson exhibiting what they described as "erratic behavior."Los Angeles Police Department officers used a stun gun on Anderson several times after they claim he was initially compliant, but then fled officers and resisted when he was captured.He went into cardiac arrest and died at a hospital, police said.While the coroner attributed the death of the father and high school teacher to cocaine use and an enlarged heart (also known as cardiomyopathy), officials noted that "the manner of death is undetermined."Family and friends demanded change on Jan. 17, 2023, after the death of Keenan Anderson two weeks prior. (KTLA) Anderson's death renewed criticism of the LAPD, and in the days following...

3 days of celebration underway as WeHo Pride festivities kick off 

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:59:43 GMT

WeHo Pride Weekend kicked off on Friday, and festivities continue all day Saturday before the Pride Parade on Sunday. A street fair featuring dozens of performers and exhibitors will take place from noon to 10 p.m. on Santa Monica Boulevard on Saturday and Sunday. The OUTLOUD @ WeHo Pride music festival at West Hollywood Park also starts on Saturday, featuring artists like Grace Jones, Carly Rae Jepsen and Princess Nokia. In addition, the Women’s Freedom Festival featuring musicians, comedians, poets and activists will take place at the Community Stage on Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. The Dyke March, a motorcycle-led parade, follows the Women’s Freedom Festival.  How to watch the WeHo Pride 2023 Parade in person, on TV, or streaming live Event organizers believe that this year’s festivities will outdo last year’s, and all are invited to join in on the fun. “The energy feels really positive this year,” said Lee Doud, vice president of JJLA Pride. “Anybody co...

'F--- Ron DeSantis,' Gen Z congressman says on stage at D.C. Paramore concert

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:59:43 GMT

U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) slammed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on stage at a Paramore concert in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Videos circulating on social media show the freshman congressman being invited onto the stage by Paramore singer Hayley Williams, who introduced him as the "first Gen Z congressman."Williams praised Frost as he walked up, asking the audience members, “Do you see this? Do you see the future right here?” She then handed over the mic after asking Frost if he "had anything to say to these beautiful people.""F--- Ron DeSantis” and “f--- fascism,” he said. Hayley Williams of Paramore, seen here during the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest in February 2023, invited Frost to the stage during a performance of the band's song "Misery Business." (Rick Scuteri/Invision/AP)Clips of Frost's remarks were later retweeted by Frost's own Twitter account.“I said what I said,” Frost later posted on the social-media platform.Video also showed Frost singing and dan...

Knicks All-Star Julius Randle has arthroscopic surgery on left ankle

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:59:43 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle has undergone arthroscopic surgery on the left ankle that the All-Star forward injured late in the regular season and then again in the playoffs.The New York Knicks said Randle had the procedure Friday and that he would resume basketball activities later this summer.Randle had started the first 77 games of the season before spraining the ankle on March 29 in a victory over Miami. He sat out the remainder of the regular season, then returned for the Knicks’ playoff opener against Cleveland. Randle was struggling in that series before limping off after spraining the ankle again in the Knicks’ Game 5 victory in Cleveland to win the series. He sat out Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Heat before returning to play the final five games. Randle shot just 3 for 14 when the Knicks were eliminated in Game 6 at Miami, though wouldn’t say during the postseason if the ankle was still bothering him.An All-Star for the second t...