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NASCAR, city promoters promise street race to be economic boon for Chicago

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:20 GMT

CHICAGO — The 12 turn, 2.2-mile NASCAR street race is already turning heads in Chicago. Earlier this week, NASCAR released information about the plans and planned closures for the July 1st and 2nd weekend."We are committed to being a good partner in this city," said Julie Griese, President of the NASCAR Chicago Street Course. "To working alongside all of you to ensure everyone has a good idea of what to expect." PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Chicago announces street closures for NASCAR races Griese led a virtual meeting Wednesday where she and other city promoters promised a positive economic impact with the race, with Griese saying the race is expected to generate more than $113 million for the local economy."The people that are coming to this race are going to be eating in our restaurants, riding in our taxi cabs, landing at our airports," said Michael Jacobs, President of the Illinois Hotel and Lobby Association. "And all of that helps to benefit the downtown area, helps benefit the city....

Jamie Foxx recovering after suffering 'medical complication,' family says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:20 GMT

(KTLA) - Jamie Foxx is recovering after suffering an undisclosed “medical complication” Tuesday, according to a social media post by the movie star’s daughter.  “We wanted to share that, my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday,” actress Corrine Foxx posted to her Instagram account on Wednesday.  While the 55-year-old's daughter did not elaborate on his exact medical condition, she said he received “great care” after quick action was taken and that “he is already on his way to recovery.”Though his family didn't say whether he had been hospitalized, TMZ reports that Foxx was taken to the hospital Tuesday morning. MLB umpire hospitalized after getting hit in the head during ‘scary’ moment Foxx, 55, started in show business as a comedian. He was a cast member on the television show “In Living Color” and, later, starred in his own sitcom “The Jamie Foxx Show.” Before long, the multi-talented artist was starring in films, winning an Academy Award for Best Ac...

What is mifepristone and how does it work?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:20 GMT

Medication abortion accounts for up to 60 percent of all abortions completed before 10 weeks gestation. It’s a two-step process that involves two drugs: mifepristone and misoprostol. Mifepristone is the only drug impacted by the recent court ruling in Texas. Abortion pill rulings in conflict: What happens next? Mifepristone, also known as RU-486, was developed in the 1980s and approved by the FDA in 2000.The drug blocks a natural hormone, progesterone, needed to support a pregnancy. Democratic governors are stockpiling abortion pills in the wake of Texas ruling Mifepristone is the first drug given in the two-drug regimen used for medication abortion. Twenty-four to forty-eight hours after patients take the dose of mifepristone, they take a second medication, misoprostol, which helps the body evacuate the pregnancy. In other words, the patient experiences contractions, cramping and bleeding as the uterus empties its contents.Mifepristone is also used to treat patients who experie...

Long waits, few providers and coverage gaps: inside Texas Medicaid program for children with disabilities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:20 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A March study on Texas Medicaid revealed a host of issues affecting access to healthcare for some of the state's most vulnerable children.The study, commissioned by non-profit Protect TX Fragile Kids, evaluted families who receive care for their children under the Texas STAR Kids program. It's Medicaid-managed care for children and adults under the age of 20 with disabilities. Cheryl Lingenfelter's 10-year-old son Nathan is 100% dependent on her and caregivers after an anoxic brain injury left him with severe disabilities. His healthcare is covered under the STAR Kids program, but Lingenfelter said it's been a challenge finding Nathan the care he needs because of how the program operates."Finding a good medical support team has been crucial in keeping him alive," she said. "I don't have a choice of just going anywhere who accepts Medicaid, I have to find a place that accepts an insurance company."Under the STAR program, Texas and the federal government pay billion...

Morgan's shutout propels No. 10 Texas softball past Texas State Bobcats 4-0

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:20 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Mac Morgan threw a shutout and Reese Atwood smashed her team-leading ninth home run for the No. 10 Longhorns in a 4-0 win Wednesday over Texas State.Morgan won her 12th game of the season surrendering five hits with six strikeouts and three walks. She faced 29 hitters and made 12 of them ground out in the complete game performance.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersAtwood's solo home run put the Longhorns on the board in the second inning. She drove a 2-2 pitch over the left-field wall and finished the game 2-for-3.Texas added three more runs in the sixth. Courtney Day hit an RBI single to plate Viviana Martines and Katie Cimusz drove in two runs with a single to center field. Both Martinez and Cimusz had two hits on the day, along with Ashton Maloney.The Longhorns (34-8-1) get back to Big 12 play Friday, starting a 3-game series against Kansas ...

2 young swimmers rescued in Duluth after being swept down swollen river

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:20 GMT

DULUTH, Minn. — Two boys, ages 13 and 14, who were swimming in the swollen Lester River on Wednesday afternoon were swept away by the stream’s powerful current and took a trip over a small waterfall before managing to scramble atop an island.Passersby quickly reported that the boys were stranded midstream, with raging water making it impossible for them to reach shore. Members of the Duluth Fire Department were on the scene approximately 3 minutes after dispatch.Assistant Fire Chief Dennis Edwards said the boys were a bit shaken up but otherwise in fine shape atop a 15- to 20-foot long island, located near the second parking lot up from Superior Street on the Lester River Road.He estimates the island was about 12 to 14 feet from a steep riverbank on the east side of the river. Firefighters were able to toss lifejackets to the boys while they formulated a plan.“There was some some self-awareness there to get themselves up on that island even as young as they are and as po...

Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office honors dispatchers with BBQ

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:20 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office showed their appreciation for dispatchers with a barbeque on Wednesday. Dispatcher Appreciation Week runs from now until Saturday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Officials said the event was to boost morale and show appreciation for the unsung heroes of the department. They plan to do it again next year.

Albany County unveils new environmental initiatives

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:20 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany County officials unveiled new sustainability programs ahead of Earth Day. It includes a new design for reusable tote bags, which were funded through fees collected for paper and plastic bags.The county also partnered with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to collect data on greenhouse gas emissions from county buildings and local businesses. Officials hope the data will help them identify the biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "Globally, our emissions continue to increase. We are not solving this global problem," Albany County Legislator William Reinhardt said. "It's a global problem, but it requires action at every level of government, so think global, act local."The county published a draft of its Climate Resiliency Plan earlier in the year to look at ways to reduce environmental impact and protect the county from the effec...

Juvenile, two others hospitalized after Troy shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:20 GMT

TROY, N.Y (NEWS10) -- Three people, including a juvenile, are currently in local area hospitals after a shooting at the Corliss Park Apartments took place around 8:30 Wednesday evening. Troy police confirmed a woman, man, and teenage boy are victims. The woman is facing serious injuries and undergoing surgery, while the other two have injuries that are non-life threatening. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! There is an individual in custody who is believed to have been involved in the shooting, and there is no danger to the public. There will be a police presence in the area of Corliss Park while police investigate. It appears this is not a random act and is tied to an earlier disturbance. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Troy detectives at 518-270-4421.

5-year-old struck by vehicle on Interstate 44

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:20 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Police are investigating an accident involving a child in south central Missouri on Wednesday.Around 5:50 p.m., a vehicle traveling eastbound on Interstate 44 near Waynesville struck a 5-year-old, according to a spokesperson for the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The child was airlifted to the University of Missouri Columbia Hospital for serious injuries.A spokesperson for the Missouri State Highway Patrol, said a 5-year-old was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on Interstate 44 near Waynesville around 5:50 p.m. The child was airlifted to the University of Missouri Columbia Hospital for their serious injuries. Top Story: PETA protests outside St. Louis Budweiser brewery It's unclear how it happened. The spokesperson said the child possibly fell from a moving vehicle or walked from their parent's home, which is near the interstate.Police said they are getting conflicting information from the child's parents and others and are trying to determine what led to the ac...