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COVID-19 cases rise, CDC recommends updated vaccine

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:48:23 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting an uptick in COVID-19 cases across the country and health officials are recommending families be proactive to protect themselves going into the fall.The CDC reports a more than 20% increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations since the previous week."Still not at the same level that we saw, for example, even a year ago. But it is an increase and it is a reminder that COVID-19 will be with us,” said Dr. Nirav Shah, CDC Principal deputy director.To avoid an infection, Shah is recommending families get the updated vaccine when it's released in mid-September."Not only does the help keep you and your families safe, it also reduces the potential strain on hospitals,” Shah said.Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos, a pulmonary and critical care medicine physician at John Hopkins University, said he's seeing the uptick in cases firsthand, specifically among patients with weakened immune systems."It's mutated where it's lot more ...

Bagged corn, mixed vegetables sold at Kroger, Food Lion recalled due to potential listeria contamination

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:48:23 GMT

(WOWK) – Bags of sweet corn and mixed vegetables sold at Food Lion and Kroger are being recalled due to the possibility of listeria contamination.Twin City Foods, Inc., of Stanwood, Washington, on Tuesday announced the recall of frozen Super Sweet Cut Corn and Mixed Vegetables bags distributed to the retailers nationwide, according to a company announcement posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administrator (FDA) website. Stop using these two types of eye drops, FDA warns The recall involved over a dozen products, which can be identified by their UPC code, lot number and best-if-used-by dates:!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;rAs noted in the company announcement, Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in at-risk groups.Listeriosis, the infection caused by foo...

Trump co-defendant being detained was arrested earlier this year

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:48:23 GMT

(The Hill) - Harrison Floyd, a leader of Black Voices for Trump who was indicted in the Georgia election case, was arrested earlier this year for allegedly assaulting an FBI agent, court filings show.Floyd surrendered at the Fulton County jail Thursday, joining a number of former President Trump's co-defendants, but he is the only one to do so without negotiating bail in advance.The Fulton County Sheriff’s office confirmed Floyd is being detained since he has no bond agreement.Defense attorneys for the other 18 co-defendants have all reached agreements with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s (D) office, allowing them to be released ahead of trial as long as they post bail and follow certain conditions.Interrupting Newsmax's live broadcast outside the jail on his way in, Floyd said, "My name is Harrison Floyd and the district attorney wants me to talk to her, but she doesn’t want to call me." He later surrendered after being ushered away from the media by law enforcement.I...

US Postal Service to unveil stamp honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:48:23 GMT

(The Hill) – The U.S. Postal Service is set to unveil its new stamp honoring late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg this October.The Postal Service announced Thursday it will hold a first-day-of-issue ceremony in October for the new Forever stamp commemorating Ginsburg’s legacy. Ginsburg passed away at the age of 87 in 2020 due to complications from pancreatic cancer. She served on the Supreme Court for 27 years. The stamp features an oil painting of Ginsburg wearing her black judicial robe and white collar. Postal Service art director Ethel Kessler designed the stamp with art by Michael J. Deas, which was based on a photograph by Philip Bermingham. “After beginning her career as an activist lawyer fighting gender discrimination, Justice Ginsburg became a respected jurist whose important majority opinions advancing equality and strong dissents on socially controversial rulings made her a passionate proponent of equal justice and an icon of American c...

CPD seeks SUV in connection to South Deering death investigation

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:48:23 GMT

CHICAGO — Chicago police on Thursday released video footage of an SUV linked to a July homicide in the city's South Deering neighborhood. The video shows a dark-colored SUV with a missing front plate and distinct rims in the 9700 block of S. Merrion Ave., around 7:10 p.m. on July 19.The Chicago Police Department seeks help identifying the vehicle and the individual (s) involved.Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (312) 747-8271 or [email protected]. Anonymous tips may also be submitted at www.cpdtip.com.

Samsung gives $40K to Austin nonprofit for trade skills and manufacturing

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:48:23 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — At a fundraising luncheon Thursday, Samsung executives presented a $40,000 donation to Skillpoint Alliance, a nonprofit that gives students free training in skilled professions and manufacturing.The check was presented by Kwee Lan Teo, head of workforce development for Samsung Austin Semiconductor. Moments before the presentation, Teo gave several remarks about the company's businesses in Austin and Central Texas.She said the company wants to continue its investment and partnerships it has with agencies like Skillpoint Alliance.Kevin Brackmeyer, CEO of Skillpoint Alliance, said employers like Samsung and others at the luncheon have expressed a desire for a strong local workforce."The manufacturing industry has really high demand. All of our classes are full, electrical and HVAC as well have been really significant. Our HVAC class has about 90 students on a waiting list. There's a real need for that," Brackmeyer said.This donation comes a little more than a year out f...

2023 Minnesota State Fair opening day photo gallery

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:48:23 GMT

We headed to the 2023 Minnesota State Fair to capture images from opening day.Here’s more of our coverage:In our day-by-day guide to the 2023 Minnesota State Fair, we highlight each day’s special discounts and themes, plus a selection of free events and concerts worth checking out.More officers will be at work during the Minnesota State Fair this year, officials have beefed up the fence line around the Fairgrounds, and additional security cameras are in place. A week before the Fair, Chief Ron Knafla said, “I think things are looking good. We’re ready.”This year’s Minnesota State Fair Grandstand offers the most star-studded lineup in recent memory.Here are the Fair’s new foods for 2023 — including a map to help you find them.Cheers! Here’s your official list of 65 new beverages at the Fair.Need to explain the Fair to someone not familiar with our Great Get-Together? Here’s a new children’s book that illustrates the fun.Rela...

Federal funding announced for local fire departments

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:48:23 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two local fire departments have been awarded federal funds made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. The announcement marks the seventh round of Fiscal Year 2022 AFG grants. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Menands Fire Company No. 1 will receive $94,933.12, and the Ballston Lake Fire Department will receive $14,640.95.“The Menands Fire Department is honored to receive this funding from FEMA, and we look forward to purchasing new extrication and stabilization equipment,” said David Ognan, Chief of the Menands Fire Department. “With this equipment, we can better serve and protect the members of our community and the commuters passing through our Village.”“The Ballston Lake Fire Department is honored to be a recipient of the AFG grant,” said Greg Amyot, Chief of the Ballston Lake Fire Department. “We plan to use these funds to purchase a gear washer and extractor for...

NYS landfills overflowing, DEC proposes surcharge plan

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:48:23 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Experts say New York landfills are reaching their limits, all while polluting our land and air ways. Much of the material is exported to upstate counties or out of state to Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. And when it comes to recycling, it's not being utilized as it should, "We divert something like 18% of the total material for recycling, which is miserable," said Maggie Clarke, Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board member. She said 82% of the city's trash is being exported, "And most of what is exported is reusable, recyclable, or compostable. We’re spending on this export, it’s in the hundreds of millions, like four or five hundred million dollars every year," said Clarke. And, it's bad for the environment. DEC proposed a Solid Waste Management Plan that the public was allowed to comment on until June. Part of their proposal includes launching a statewide fee for every ton of trash that does not get recycled or composted. The draft says even if there’s a surch...

Fulton County issues rabies alert

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:48:23 GMT

FULTON COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Fulton County Public Health Department released an alert warning of a skunk in the area that has tested positive for rabies. The animal was first seen on August 10 in the vicinity of County Highway 155 in Mayfield. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! While rabies is preventable if treatment is provided in a timely manner, the health department reminded the public that the disease is fatal to humans and animals, and issued a list of important procedures to keep in mind regarding animals with rabies, including: If bitten or scratched by a suspected rabid animal, wash the wound immediately with soap and water, seek medical attention and promptly report the incident to the local health department.Avoid contact with all wildlife, especially feral cats, raccoons, bats, and foxes.Do not handle, feed, or unintentionally attract wild animals with outdoor food sources such as uncovered trash or litter.Al...