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Jan32021 by adminNo Comments

French authorities arrest 5, issue 1,200 fines after illegal rave

World

Jan. 2 (UPI) -- French authorities arrested five people and issued about 1,200 fines after discovering an illegal New Year's rave in the French countryside. More than 2,500 people defied the government's coronavirus restrictions and national curfew to attend the event in Brittany. Advertisement The rave started Thursday but ended Saturday, and authorities have seized trucks, sound systems and generators and police are investigating thoroughly "so that this illegal event is harshly sanctioned," according to French interior minister Gerald Darmanin. About two-thirds of the fines issued were related to COVID-19 restrictions and 400 to drug offenses, police said. Local police tried to shut the party down Thursday, but faced "violent hostility" from partygoers, who had planned to stay until Tu...

Oct192020 by adminNo Comments

Look: Loona returns with ‘[12:00]’ EP, ‘Why Not?’ video

Entertainment

Oct. 19 (UPI) -- South Korean girl group Loona is back with new music. The K-pop stars made their comeback Monday by releasing the EP [12:00] and a music video for the single "Why Not?" Advertisement In the "Why Not?" video, the members of Loona show their "bad girl" side. The video features racing cars and also imagines the members dancing on the moon. In a press release, Loona said "Why Not?" is about "pursuing freedom and individualistic self." The song switches keys partway through to signify Loona's evolution and change. [12:00] also features the songs "12:00," "Voice," "Fall Again," "Universe," "Hide & Seek," "Oops!" and "Star (Voice English Ver.)." Loona said the album represents the group's idea of a Midnight festival, an event where no girl will feel silenced. "At this time, ...

Oct172020 by adminNo Comments

3% Social Security boost? $1,200 stimulus checks? How to get needed money to seniors

Finance

Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore.Sarah Silbiger | CQ-Roll Call Group | Getty ImagesAmericans are hurting financially amid the Covid-19 pandemic, and that includes the nation's seniors.Now, two House Democratic lawmakers are hoping to help retirees with a bill to increase next year's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment.Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., is introducing a bill today with Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., that would boost the COLA for next year to 3% from 1.3%.The emergency COLA would help pay for extra expenses seniors face amid the pandemic, such as the cost of having food delivered and higher utility bills as they spend more time at home.The proposed one-year boost comes as research shows the cost-of-living adjustments have generally not been keeping up with the rising costs older America...

Sep222020 by adminNo Comments

House Democrats push to renew efforts for second round of $1,200 stimulus checks

Finance

People gather outside of an apartment complex with the intention to stop the alleged eviction of one of the tenants in Mount Rainier, Maryland, U.S., August 10, 2020.Leah Millis | ReutersThe stimulus stalemate has left lawmakers at odds over how to get more relief to millions of Americans who need it.Earlier this month, Senate Republicans attempted to get a smaller bill through Congress as the standoff between both parties continued.But that relief bill did not include a second round of $ 1,200 stimulus checks, a measure that both parties had all but signed off on. The bill failed to get the 60 votes it needed to advance.Still, House Democrats pushed back on the stimulus check exclusion on Tuesday during a congressional hearing with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secr...

Sep102020 by adminNo Comments

Second $1,200 stimulus checks had bipartisan support. Now they could be a longshot

Finance

The U.S. Capitol Building is reflected against an ambulance along the East Front on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., July 16, 2020.Tom Brenner | ReutersWhile negotiations over the next coronavirus stimulus bill have carried on for months, there has been one certainty: Democrats, Republicans and President Donald Trump have all backed sending out a second round of $ 1,200 stimulus checks.But now it's not certain those payments will go out after all.Senate Republicans plan to vote on a new targeted $ 500 billion bill as early as this week. Their plan includes additional aid for small businesses and would provide $ 300 per week in enhanced unemployment insurance benefits.However, another round of stimulus checks, which would cost at least $ 300 billion, are not in the proposal.It is uncle...