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Albany midwifery accused of destroying COVID vaccine vials

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Employees and the owner of a local midwife practice are facing federal charges over allegedly running a fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine clinic. This is among a recent series of cases brought against people across the U.S. who allegedly committed fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Federal officials say that from the outside, Sage-Femme Midwifery on Washington Avenue looked like one of the busiest vaccination sites giving out the Johnson and Johnson shot in New York State. However, court documents detail thousands of false entries in the state’s vaccination database, and fake vaccination cards distributed to people who hadn’t gotten their shot.“This is the broader effort of the United States government to go back and try and enforce a lot of the violations that took place during the initial COVID-19 pandemic," said Tully Rinckey Attorney Ryan McCall.Licensed midwife Kelly ...

Two arrested in Albany after shots fired

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Albany police arrested two people while investigating shots fired on Ontario Street on Monday. They say that Jessica Hillebrandt, 20, of Troy, and Kenyon Hernandez, 20, of Albany were taken into custody for different reasons. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police responded to Madison Avenue and Ontario Street just before 6 p.m. for reports of shots fired, finding evidence consistent with shots fired on the scene. They said that no injuries were reported.Shortly thereafter, investigating police on the scene encountered a woman—now identified as Hillebrandt—exiting an Ontario Street home and stopped her. They said that she had a 9mm handgun concealed in her bag. According to the Albany Police Department, she does not have a gun license, and the weapon is a ghost gun. She now faces charges of criminal possession of a weapon and tampering with physical evidence. Lost hikers rescued in Daniel’s Road St...

Biden tells ‘Tennessee Three’ that GOP efforts to expel them were ‘undemocratic’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:54 GMT

WASHINGTON (THE HILL) — Pres. Joe Biden on Tuesday hosted the "Tennessee Three" at the White House, telling the Democratic lawmakers that the Republican efforts to expel them from office were “undemocratic.” Biden said at the top of the meeting, “What the Republican legislature did was shocking. It was undemocratic." Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, the two Tennessee lawmakers who were once expelled from the state’s legislature, and Rep. Gloria Johnson, who was subject to expulsion, sat in the Oval Office with the president and Vice President Harris to discuss their recent protest to call for gun control. “You’re standing up for our kids, you're standing up for our communities,” Biden told the lawmakers. Jones and Pearson earlier this month were expelled from the legislature for their participation in gun violence demonstrations following the school shooting in Nashville, Tenn. They hav...

New Army Corps report on Jana Elementary deems school 'safe'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:54 GMT

FLORISSANT, Mo. - A new report released Tuesday by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers deems Jana Elementary School as "safe" amid prolonged concerns over radioactive waste. The USACE St. Louis District released the first of three anticipated reports on sampling and testing for radioactive waste at the north county school. The report released Tuesday focused on structural sampling. Crews conducted tests on many indoor surfaces and items, including interior and exterior walls, floors, tables, cabinets, desks, bookshelves and kitchen equipment. Crews also tested the pavement and recreational equipment outdoors. Fraternity brother in brutal Mizzou hazing case takes plea deal Ultimately, the first report indicated that the school was safe from a radiological standpoint. “This final report builds upon the preliminary results we shared with the community last November and provides additional data from our structural surveys and sampling, all of which have confirmed that there ar...

St. Charles County clinic offering yellow fever vaccine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:54 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - With travel on the rise again, a St. Charles County clinic is offering yellow fever vaccination for people going abroad for vacation or humanitarian work.According to the World Health Organization, yellow fever is an "acute viral hemorrhagic disease." Its name is derived from the jaundice that can affect some patients.Yellow fever is commonly found in parts of Africa and South America, and infects approximately 200,000 worldwide annually. Common symptoms include fever, chills, fatigue, headache, backache, and muscle aches. Severe cases can cause organ failure and even death.Most people recover, but about 15% of those infected become severely ill. As many as 30,000 people die from the disease every year.And while there is no anti-viral drug available to directly treat yellow fever, an effective vaccine exists. Gardner won’t be held in contempt, judge rules The St. Charles County Travel Health Clinic offers the one-dose vaccine for international travelers. ...

Couple who killed 10-year-old Anthony Avalos sentenced to life in prison

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:54 GMT

A woman and her boyfriend who were convicted last month of torturing and killing the woman's 10-year-old son were sentenced to life in prison without the possible of parole.The office of former District Attorney Jackie Lacey initially sought the death penalty for the couple, 33-year-old Heather Maxine Barron and 37-year-old Kareem Ernesto Leiva, but current District Attorney George Gascón's office decided against it, making life in prison without parole the harshest punishment allowed.During the the victim impact statement portion of the hearing, one speaker asked the judge to give the couple "the maximum sentencing allowed.""These two are monsters, and monsters belong in cages. Please, do not give them the opportunity to hurt somebody else," the speaker said.The pair was convicted last month of first-degree murder and torture in the killing Anthony Avalos, who died June 21, 2018. The conviction was handed down by a judge, as the pair waived their right to a jury trial. Lancaster...

Several classic Disneyland rides to temporarily close

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:54 GMT

Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort in June won’t be able to enjoy several classic rides due to scheduled refurbishments.Beginning on June 5, Peter Pan’s Flight, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, Alice in Wonderland and The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure will be closed. The resort hasn’t provided a specific reopening date for the rides.The Peter Pan’s Flight, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, and Alice in Wonderland are all located in Fantasyland in Disneyland. Disneyland attractions that typically don’t have long lines The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure attraction is located in the Paradise Gardens Park area at Disney California Adventure, directly across from the Paradise Bay lagoon, where the World of Color shows take place.The theme park periodically schedules refurbishments for its attractions to ensure everything is working properly.During this time, Splash Mountain will also be closed as Walt Disney Imagineers work to reimagine the attraction into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure....

Man shot to death outside high school in Willowbook

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:54 GMT

Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in front of King/Drew High School in Willowbrook early Tuesday.The shooting was reported around 5:30 a.m. in the 1600 block of East 120th Street.When deputies arrived around 8:30 a.m., they found the Black male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his head, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.He was pronounced dead at the scene.Sky5 footage showed the victim was found in a planter on campus, directly below a sign for the magnet school, which is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District.KTLA has reached out to LAUSD to learn if the shooting involved anyone connected to the school.No further information was released.Anyone with information was encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. To remain anonymous, call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google Pl...

Mattel releases 1st Barbie doll with Down syndrome

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:54 GMT

Mattel, Inc. has released a Barbie doll with Down syndrome in an effort to help more children find a toy that represents themselves. The doll is a part of this year's Barbie Fashionistas lineup. To ensure accuracy, the toymaker says it worked closely with the National Down Syndrome Society. The organization helped the brand sculpt the doll as well as provide guidance on accessories. The doll features a new face shape and body sculpt to be "more illustrative of women with Down syndrome," Mattel said in a news release. The palms include a single line, "which is a characteristic associated with those with Down syndrome."Photo: Mattel/Barbie The doll's puff-sleeved dress features butterflies and yellow and blue colors, which are symbols and colors associated with Down syndrome awareness, the toymaker explained. The doll also wears a pink pendant necklace with three upward chevrons, which represent the three copies of the 21st chromosome, the genetic material that causes the charact...

Joshua Mora Injured in Hit-and-Run on Whittier Boulevard [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:54 GMT

Hit-and-Run Collision in Boyle Heights Severed 13-Year-old Boy’s LegLOS ANGELES, CA (April 23, 2023) – Thursday afternoon, a hit-and-run crash in Boyle Heights left Joshua Mora severely injured.The collision happened on March 30th, at around 3:30 p.m., at the intersection of Whittier Boulevard and Orme Avenue.According to reports, a motorcyclist lost control of their vehicle and hit Mora at a crosswalk. However, the rider got back on his motorcycle after sliding approximately 80 feet and fled the scene.Responding medical personnel transported the boy to LAC + USC Medical Center for treatment. Medical professionals expect to perform multiple surgeries on 13-year-old Joshua Mora in the following days.Local residents have been appealing to city officials to improve the dangerous conditions at the intersection. In addition, the lone crosswalk in the area has no signal lights or visible traffic signals.Those with additional information about the Boyle Heights hit-and-run are encour...