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Allergies or virus? How to tell the difference

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:02 GMT

Dear Mayo Clinic: Every year I am plagued by springtime allergies. But in the last few weeks I have been experiencing congestion, runny nose and a persistent cough. How can I determine whether this is a cold, allergies or something more? When should I seek medical care?A.  As the seasons shift, it can be harder to distinguish between the symptoms of the common cold, COVID-19, the flu and allergies, since all can have similar symptoms. This can lead to confusion as to when to seek medical care.COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2, and the flu comes from a strain of the influenza virus. The common cold most often is caused by rhinoviruses. These viruses all spread in similar ways — by tiny particles that originate from the lips and nose when a person sneezes, coughs, sings or touches a surface. For instance, germs can get picked up from a surface —like a phone or computer keyboard — and then be transmitted into the mouth, nose or eyes.The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough ...

Dear Abby: Woman frustrated by sister’s endless lies

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:02 GMT

Dear Abby: I’m at a loss about how to deal with my sister, “Julie.” We had an incredibly hard childhood. We lost our mother when she was only 48. My issue with Julie is her constant and blatant storytelling. She has two young children and is recently divorced. While I feel terrible about her situation and have gladly been there to help her, her lies drive me up the wall.The things she makes up are so bizarre, they make me cringe. She’s obvious about it, and it screams red flags. I’m a proud aunt to my niece and nephew, and I do not want them to pick up this habit from her. I know Julie wouldn’t be willing to admit she has a problem, because she becomes extremely defensive when faced with anything she needs to work on. What can I do? — Unsure in UtahDear Unsure: There is nothing you can do to help someone with a problem they refuse to admit they have, but there may be something you can do to help her children. Model honest behavior, admit whe...

San Diego Seals at Las Vegas Desert Dogs

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:02 GMT

The San Diego Seals will headed to Las Vegas Saturday to take on the Desert Dogs at 7:30 p.m. The team ultimately won in the 14-10 game.

2 Wisconsin police officers killed in traffic stop shooting

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:02 GMT

Two Wisconsin police officers were killed in a shooting during a traffic stop on Saturday, authorities said.The Wisconsin Department of Justice said in a statement late Saturday that it was investigating the shooting in Cameron, Wisconsin.An officer from the Chetek Police Department conducted a traffic stop around 3:38 p.m. and at some point gunfire was exchanged with the motorist, the state justice department said.The Chetek officer and another officer from Cameron were pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect in the shooting was taken to a hospital and later died, the justice department said.The names of the officers and the suspect were not immediately released.“I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss today of two officers. I am thinking of their families and the Chetek and Cameron Police Departments at this incredibly difficult time,” Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said in a tweet late Saturday.The Division of Criminal Investigation within the Wisconsin Department of Just...

Colorado Rapids earn first win of season over Sporting Kansas City as Diego Rubio finds winner; Andreas Maxsø stretchered off with scary head injury

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:02 GMT

The Colorado Rapids played their hearts out for their Great Dane on Saturday night, that much was clear. It resulted in the team’s first win of the 2023 campaign.Designated Player and Danish center back Andreas Maxsø had to be substituted off with concussion-like symptoms in which he was down injured for many minutes late in the first half. In the second half, the team took chances on the counterattack as Diego Rubio found a 68th-minute winner against his old club. The defense held on and Colorado earned its first win at “Blue Hell”, Children’s Mercy Park, since Sept. 2019.“It was a shock for everybody at that point (when Andreas was down). But, we (won) for him today,” Rubio said in his postgame comments. “That’s all I wanna say is, we made that effort for him. We know how hard he works for us, for the team. It’s a great big effort and a great win.”Colorado (1-3-3, 6 points) started off well as the team was able to create ...

Authorities search for inmate who walked away from Chino camp

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:02 GMT

Authorities are searching for an inmate who walked away from custody at a Chino conservation camp on Friday.Authorities say Casey J. Lyons, 30, an incarcerated man, was serving his sentence at the Prado Conservation Camp when he walked away around 8:50 a.m. The camp is a minimum security facility, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).A search of the camp buildings and grounds was immediately conducted, but the man was nowhere to be found.Lyons was admitted to the camp in July 2022 from Lassen County. He is currently serving a two-year sentence for charges of possession of ammunition by a prohibited person as a second striker.Casey J. Lyons, 30, in a 2022 photo from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.Lyons is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 260 pounds with blue eyes and blond hair. He was last seen on the campgrounds wearing an orange-colored CDCR shirt and pants.Authorities with the CDCR’s Office of Correctional Sa...

At least 3 people were shot during a confrontation at a mall food court in Delaware, police say

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:02 GMT

At least 3 people were wounded by gunfire during an apparent fight at a Delaware mall food court Saturday evening, according to state police.Police were called to the Christiana Mall in Newark around 6:43 p.m. local time Saturday, where they found three individuals with gunshot wounds in the area of the food court. They were all taken to area hospitals, two of them in critical condition, said Delaware State Police Senior Cpl. Jason Hatchell.Five other people were also taken to a hospital after they “sustained various injuries not related to gunfire,” the corporal said.No shooting suspect was in custody Saturday night, Hatchell said, adding that “it has not been confirmed how many suspects were involved. Investigators are actively working to identify the suspects.”The shooting was not a random one, Hatchell said.“Investigators believe this is a result of an altercation between several suspects and at least one of the victims,” Hatchell said.With th...

Earthquakes’ draw at New York marred by Red Bulls player’s alleged use of racial slur

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:02 GMT

The San Jose Earthquakes’ 1-1 draw at the New York Red Bulls was marred by a Red Bulls player’s alleged use of a racial slur on Saturday night in Harrison, New Jersey.Major League Soccer announced an investigation after Saturday’s match, saying the league will look into the words said by Red Bulls forward Dante Vanzeir.Vanzeir allegedly uttered a racial slur after a foul in the 54th minute of play. Several Earthquakes players responded to the words, resulting in a small fracas on the pitch and a nearly 20-minute stoppage in the match before play resumed.A statement from Major League Soccer: pic.twitter.com/KYGgKzlaU4— MLS Communications (@MLS_PR) April 9, 2023After the match, Earthquakes forward Jeremy Ebobisse told the media, “I know what I heard” about the alleged racial epithet used by Vanzeir.“What we saw tonight should not be a part of the game,” Ebobisse said. “The reason why I felt, after a lengthy conversation, that we sh...

Kraken beat Blackhawks 7-3 for 4th straight victory

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:02 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Jordan Eberle, Jared McCann and Daniel Sprong each had a goal and an assist and the Seattle Kraken beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-3 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.The second-year Kraken, who clinched their first Stanley Cup playoff spot Thursday, also got goals from Eeli Tolvanen, Yanni Gourde, Adam Larsson and Morgan Geekie. Jamie Oleksiak had three assists.Martin Jones made 15 saves two periods, then was replaced by Philipp Grubauer at the start of the third. Grubauer had 11 saves.Seth Jones scored twice for Chicago, which lost for the 10th time in the 11 games and is tied with Columbus for the fewest points in the NHL with 56. Lukas Reichel also scored and Petr Mrazek made 24 saves.Tolvanen put Seattle on the board just 4:48 into the game, firing it in from the middle of the left circle for his 18th. The Blackhawks tied it just 57 seconds later when Jones scored from low in the slot.NOTES: Jujhar Khaira appeared to scored for the Blackhawks with...

USA Basketball sweeps Team World at Nike Hoop Summit

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:02 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Texas commit Ronald Holland had 15 points and USA Basketball rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Team World 90-84 at the Nike Hoop Summit on Saturday night.Bronny James — the son of LeBron James, who was in attendance — made his USA Basketball debut and scored 11 points, including a pair of free throws to seal it with 5.4 seconds remaining.Holland added nine rebounds, six steals and five assists for the Americans, who got 11 points from Isaiah Collier. Jared McCain, DaJuan Wagner and Justin Edwards each scored 10 points for Team USA.Mackenzie Mgbako scored 22 points for Team World, which got 17 from Michael Nwoko, 15 from Aden Holloway and 12 from Andrej Stojakovic — the son of former NBA player Peja Stojakovic.The U.S. improved to 17-7 against the World teams at the Nike event that dates to 1995.Mgbako made a fadeaway with 7:56 left to put the World team up 70-69, but the Americans quickly reclaimed the lead and kept it the rest of the way. James made a 3-po...