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Chicago gynecologist on breaking stigmas against women's health

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:47 GMT

CHICAGO — May is Women's Health Month and Dr. Sameena Rahman from the Center of Gynecology and Cosmetics joined WGN Weekend Morning News to break stigmas against menopause and bring awareness to the importance of women's sexual health.

Veterinarians warn dog owners of rise in deadly parvovirus

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:47 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Parvovirus, which primarily targets puppies, is a growing problem this spring, veterinarians say.Parvovirus, or parvo, can infect any dog, but it can be especially dangerous – even fatal – for young or unvaccinated dogs. It's highly contagious, and can spread from dog to dog, or through contaminated feces or surfaces, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA). While humans can spread the virus on their hands or clothing, people are immune to parvo’s effects.Once infected, the virus attacks a dog's gastrointestinal system. “Parvo is something you can never tell if they’re going to make it or not,” Rachel Lunsford, an urgent care tech at Pet Resource Center of Kansas City, said. Nearly 220K Jeep Cherokee SUVs recalled worldwide due to fire risk Veterinarians say dogs often stop eating when they’re first infected, followed by lethargic behavior. Puppies usually show intestinal symptoms, including diarrhea, vomiting and dehydration. “If ...

Man sentenced to 20 years for mom's murder in Austin

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison earlier in May for the 2021 murder of his mother, according to court documents. Agustin "Agustine" Carapia Moreno pleaded guilty to murder and will serve 20 years in prison, including 697 days of jail credit. His sentence began May 9. In June 2021, Austin Police found a woman, later identified as Lidia Carapia-Hernandez, with multiple gunshot wounds in a north Austin apartment. She later died at a hospital. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Son accused of shooting, killing his mother in north Austin Police said Moreno was home and told them he had been in the bathroom when he heard shots, ran out and saw Carapia-Hernandez on the floor. Neighbors said they didn’t see anyone leave the apartment. A witness told police they saw Moreno holding a gun shortly after the shooting and hiding it under the couch.Police found a gun beneath the couch with six fired cartridges that matched it. Moreno was arrested and charged with murder.

Real World Economics: New state laws, old economic dilemmas

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:47 GMT

Edward LottermanStoried late Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis once said, “states are the laboratories of democracy.”In a federal system such as ours, new policies can be tested for citizens in one state even if our federal House and Senate are initially opposed for the nation as a whole.This session’s DFL majorities in the Minnesota Legislature have labored hard and fast in their lab and are pushing through many measures that are new to our state, the impact of which may influence in other states and, eventually, Congress. These include a broad ban on PFAS “forever chemicals,” a broad-reaching parental and family leave act, new policies detailing how medical providers must manage nurses and legalization of recreational marijuana.Most of these contain key nuggets of economic reasoning. Exploring these may help clarify one’s judgement as to whether these are good or bad for the state.But let’s just focus on a few for now.One economic problem with individual states maki...

Mayfield man accused of indecent communication with minor

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:47 GMT

MAYFIELD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Mayfield man was arrested on Friday and is accused of inappropriately communicating with a child under 17. Matthew Belak, 34, faces multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Friday, May 12, around 2:25 p.m., troopers say they received information that an adult man was inappropriately communicating with a child. Police say an investigation found Belak allegedly communicated with a child under 17 via cell phone in April.Charges:Second-degree disseminating indecent material to a minorEndangering the welfare of a childBelak was arrested and processed by Mayfield State Police. He was issued an appearance ticket to return to the Mayfield Town Court on June 13 and was released.If anyone has more information regarding this alleged crime or believes you may also be a victim, you are asked to contact the Mayfield State Police at (518) 583-7000 or email [email protected].

Malta man accused of Lowes grand larceny

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:47 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Malta man was arrested following a theft investigation in Wilton and is accused of stealing multiple water heaters. Anthony Porcaro, 36, is charged with third-degree grand larceny. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, May 9, around 1:35 p.m., troopers were contacted by the Wilton Lowes reporting a past theft. Following an investigation, police say Porcaro entered the store several times and stole multiple water heaters valued at over $3,000.Porcaro was arrested Wednesday and was processed at Wilton State Police. He was arraigned at the Wilton Town Court and was released on his own recognizance.

5 charts that explain the California and Bay Area exodus

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:47 GMT

Bay Area residents, fed up with high housing costs, crime and other quality-of-life concerns, have packed up and left the region in droves since the start of the pandemic in 2020.During that time, the Bay Area’s population dropped roughly 3% as more people, many liberated by remote work, fled to less expensive parts of the state and country.That phenomenon contributed to Austin, Texas, last week officially knocking off San Jose as the country’s 10th largest city. Still the Bay Area’s largest city, with a population of around 970,000, San Jose has shed some 50,000 residents since before the pandemic, dropping to 12th place nationally.While there are signs the exodus is slowing, a falling population is threatening to upend everything from school enrollment to tax revenue to business vitality – raising the prospect of a dreaded economic “doom loop.”Here are five charts that help explain the exodus out of the Bay Area and California  – who’s moving out, where they’re going and what neig...

‘Reminisce’ exhibit at Whitney gallery features pop culture nostalgia

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:47 GMT

Nostalgic art galleryWalk into any clothing store and you’ll be able to tell: Nostalgia is in the air. Tap into the yearning for past decades at the Whitney Modern Contemporary Fine Art Gallery for the last week of the “Reminisce” exhibition.Work by Los Gatos artist Gordon Smedt is on display at the gallery through Sunday, May 28. The solo exhibition features massive canvas paintings of familiar items like pastel Tupperware lids and “Jaws”-inspired graphic tees.The gallery is located at 24 N. Santa Cruz Ave.Volunteer in townMay 26 is the deadline to apply for a volunteer position on one of the Town of Los Gatos’ commissions, boards and committees. Seats are open on several bodies, including the Complete Streets and Transportation Commission, the Library Board and the Arts and Culture Commission. To apply, visit www.LosGatosCA.gov/CommissionApplication.Plant-based eatingThe Los Gatos Library’s eco-friendly speaker series, co-sponsored by Plant Based Advocates, continues next Thursday...

NCS Meet of Champions: De La Salle, Campolindo track stars put on a show

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:47 GMT

DUBLIN – De La Salle senior Chukwunonso Udeh was aiming for 40 points. He finished with 38. At any track and field meet, that’s a lot.At one as competitive as the North Coast Section Meet of Champions, well, that’s an extraordinary feat.Udeh finished first on Saturday at Dublin High in the long jump, high jump and 110-meter high hurdles and took second on De La Salle’s 4×100 relay team.DLS won the team championship with 58 points. El Cerrito took second with 30.Yes, Udeh accounted for more points than any other team.“Going into it, I knew the job needed to be done,” he said after his hurdles victory, the final event of his day. “Basically, I had to get my mind right. It’s not like every other meet. I have to get into that mindset“I was locked in coming in here. I know I’ve got a lot of younger teammates. I’ve got to set the standard and show them how to do it so they can eventually do the same.”De La Salle’s Chukwunonso Udeh competes in the boys long jump on Saturday at the Nor...

Sunnyvale gets equipped for rescues with new apparatus

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:47 GMT

Heavy rescue apparatusThe Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety recently took delivery of a new heavy rescue apparatus, call sign Rescue 42. Its specialized equipment will support officers during fires, hazmat events and technical rescue operations.Some of its special features include a 200,000-lumen LED elevated light tower to provide scene lighting. The apparatus has a 75,000-watt mobile generator to provide electricity to power specialized equipment, and it allows firefighters to continuously refill air bottles while on scene at extended operations. It also allows crews to supply firefighter rescue air systems located in high rise buildings throughout the city.Moffett Park Plan meetingsThe Sunnyvale Planning Commission is set to consider the draft Moffett Park Specific Plan and the project’s environmental review and provide a recommendation to the City Council at its June 12 meeting. The documents will be available for public review through July 11, when the city council is set t...