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Austin health officials work to prevent another outbreak of mpox this summer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Public Health said another case of the painful mpox virus has re-emerged after an outbreak last June.Mpox was previously referred to as monkeypox. The CDC changed the name in November, following a recommendation from the World Health Organization.“We have a report of a case in our community of an individual who has Mpox,” said Dr. Desmar Walkes. RELATED: First mpox case in months reported in Travis County APH said mpox is not considered an STI and is primarily spread through close physical contact, which includes sexual contact. Sexual contact with anonymous and/or multiple partners increases the risk of catching and spreading mpox.APH warned the latest case could be the first of many this summer. A public health emergency was issued last summer over the virus.“Last summer had an uptick and increase in cases around this late June timeframe,” said Dr. Walkes. “That was related to some of our festivals that occur here in the summertime and we want people...

Piles of rubbish catch fire at the old Jamestown Mall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Emergency crews are at the scene of a fire at the old Jamestown mall at around 7 a.m. Tuesday. The mall closed its doors in July 2014 and has been vacant for nearly a decade.Several firefighters were sent into the building to check out the smoke rising from the roof. They found several small fires near the old Sears store in the center of the building. Blackjack Fire Chief Roger Ellison says that the fires appears to be out now. There are several piles of rubbish inside the mall. That is what is catching on fire. Ellison says that these can be a safety concern. Missouri governor denies clemency for man facing execution today The building was previously damaged after a fire broke out in April. Two firefighters were injured in that incident and taken to a hospital. Community leaders said $12 million in COVID relief funds is being used to demolish the old mall. Demolition is expected to be happening now.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it b...

Free Trip Tuesday heads to Giant City State Park with Shawnee Forest Country

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:48 GMT

GIANT CITY, Ill. - From breathtaking natural beauty to unlimited outdoor recreation, FOX 2's free Trip Tuesday brought to you by Berry Door and Window takes you to Giant City State Park, in Shawnee Forest Country.Carol Hoffman with the Southern Most Illinois Tourism Bureau spoke with FOX 2's Margie Ellisor Tuesday morning to share details on what to expect at the park like horse stables, an alpaca ranch, and swimming pools. Free Trip Tuesday heads to Giant City State Park with Shawnee Forest Country! For the adventurists, there's four passes to a zip line adventure at Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour.To register for the contest, click here.

102nd Greater St. Louis Honor Flight on 79th anniversary of D-Day taking place today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A special honor flight is on its way to Washington, D.C. Tuesday morning with dozens of veterans who will spend the day visiting war memorials. Tuesday's flight lands on the 79th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France.D-Day is remembered as the largest amphibious invasion in the history of warfare. The assault led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control. Free Trip Tuesday heads to Giant City State Park with Shawnee Forest Country! On Monday, British and American World War II veterans - many of them now over 100 years old - gathered in Ranville, France to attend a ceremony commemorating a key operation in the first minutes of the assault.Tuesday, U.S. secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Mark Milley, and the outgoing chairman of the joint chiefs of staff will address U.S. veterans and others at an anniversary ceremony at the American cemetery in Normandy.

Denver weather: Afternoon thunderstorms will raise risk of flooding, mudslides

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:48 GMT

Partly cloudy skies allowed sunshine Tuesday morning around metro Denver, warming saturated soils, and rain in the afternoon and evening will boost moisture, according to the National Weather Service.Meanwhile, air pollution was approaching unhealthy levels, prompting state health officials to declare an air quality “action day” alert for Denver and Colorado’s northern Front Range (Boulder, Weld, Adams, Denver, Jefferson, Douglas, Arapahoe, Broomfield and Larimer counties).Bursts of heavy rain over Colorado’s Front Range mountains, foothills and high plains along the Interstate 25 corridor could lead to sudden flooding in low areas, weather service forecasters said. The strongest storms could bring up to an inch of rain in 30 minutes and sudden gusts of wind. Debris flows and mudslides are possible on the formerly forested foothills burned in 2020 by the Cameron Peak and Calwood fires. West of Fort Collins, water levels in the Cache la Poudre River early Tues...

California threatens Gov. DeSantis with kidnapping charges after migrants flown to Sacramento

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:48 GMT

Officials were investigating Tuesday whether Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis was behind a flight that picked up asylum-seekers on the Texas border and flew them — apparently without their knowledge — to California's capital, even as faith-based groups scrambled to find housing and food for them.About 20 people ranging in age from 21 to 30 were flown by private jet to Sacramento on Monday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said. It was the second such flight in four days.Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and faith-based groups who have been assisting the migrants scheduled a news conference Tuesday morning.Meanwhile, California Gov. Gavin Newsom lashed out at DeSantis as a “small, pathetic man” and suggested the state could pursue kidnapping charges.DeSantis and other Florida state officials were mum, as they were initially last year when they flew 49 Venezuelan migrants to the upscale Massachusetts enclave of Martha’s Vineyard, luring them onto private jets from a shelter...

Hollywood actors guild votes to authorize strike as writers strike continues

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:48 GMT

Actors represented by the Hollywood union SAG-AFTRA voted Monday evening to authorize a strike if they don't agree on a new contract with major studios, streamers and production companies by June 30. The strike authorization was approved by an overwhelming margin — nearly 98% of the 65,000 members who cast votes.The guild, which represents over 160,000 screen actors, broadcast journalists, announcers, hosts and stunt performers, begins its negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on Wednesday, over a month after the Writers Guild of America began striking over its own dispute with AMPTP. If the actors union ultimately moves forward with the strike, it would be limited to television and film productions; news and broadcast work would not be directly affected.At stake is increased base compensation, which actors say has been undercut by inflation and the streaming ecosystem, the threat of unregulated use of artificial intelligence, benefit plans and th...

Latto and Cardi B Put it On da Floor Again

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:48 GMT

Latto and Cardi B Put it On da Floor Again: Latto and Cardi B Put it On da Floor Again: Grammy-nominated Atlanta rapper Latto has roped in Grammy-winning rap star Cardi B for new remix single “Put it On da Floor Again.”The song sees the two strong female artists laying out exactly what they expect from life, and they’re not mixing words. Meanwhile, the video is a joy. The two of them are playing together, and there are surprise cameos from Offset, BabyDrill and LSU Women’s Basketball star Angel Reese.“Debuted at Coachella Weekend 1 this year, the original version of this ‘Put It On Da Floor’ remix, produced by Go Grizzly (Future), Squat & Pooh Beatz (Jack Harlow), has garnered over 15 million streams worldwide across all platforms in addition to landing on multiple playlists including RapCaviar, Rap Life, New Music Daily and more,” reads a press request. “With over 250k TikTok video creations and counting, the track debuted #1 on B...

CBD and ADHD: Understanding Potential Interactions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:48 GMT

As we dive headfirst into an age where natural remedies and holistic healing practices are gaining momentum, one such compound has become a frontrunner: Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD. This natural, non-psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant has been touted for a myriad of potential wellness benefits, ranging from pain management to anxiety reduction.Although our understanding of all the possible benefits of CBD is still in its early stages, there is a burgeoning interest in its potential use for managing symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).Understanding ADHDADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder typically characterized by a pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. Traditional treatment approaches have generally included a combination of medications, behavioral interventions, and lifestyle changes. As the world becomes increasingly open to alternative and complementary therapies, CBD has entered the conversation as a potent...

Across the Spiderverse Spins a Wondrous Cinematic Web

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:48 GMT

Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse is what every Marvel movie should be.  The latest Spider-Man has been billed as unique, but this is something else– a superhero flick whose characters have personality and dramatic heft, filled with wonderful visuals and wondrous exploits laced with brazen originality. Our Spidey senses never stopped tingling.Energized by a thrilling pop-art style, the sequel to Into the Spiderverse showcases a vast inventiveness that makes it stand out amidst the crop of recent Marvel entries. Comparing this to Ant Man is akin to comparing a Pollack to a finger painting or a Michelin-star meal to a pile of dog food. It’s a film that takes the genre to new heights, thanks to a trio of directors (Kemp Powers, Joaquim Dos Santos, Justin K. Thompson) and a pair of writers (Phil Lord, Christopher Miller) who realize that with great power comes great responsibility–and with worthy sequels comes the need to push the boundaries even further.If the Oscar-...