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Women stock up on abortion pills, especially when there is news about restrictions

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:16:58 GMT

Thousands of women stocked up on abortion pills just in case they needed them, new research shows, with demand peaking in the past couple years at times when it looked like the medications might become harder to get.Medication abortion accounts for more than half of all abortions in the U.S., and typically involves two drugs: mifepristone and misoprostol. A research letter published Tuesday in JAMA Internal Medicine looked at requests for these pills from people who weren’t pregnant and sought them through Aid Access, a European online telemedicine service that prescribes them for future and immediate use.Aid Access received about 48,400 requests from across the U.S. for so-called “advance provision” from September 2021 through April 2023. Requests were highest right after news leaked in May 2022 that the Supreme Court would overturn Roe v. Wade — but before the formal announcement that June, researchers found.Nationally, the average number of daily requests shot up n...

Central Texas welcomes first babies of 2024

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:16:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Two Central Texas area hospitals welcomed the new year with new lives Monday morning. St. David's Health Care said the first baby delivered in its hospital system arrived at 12:10 a.m. According to St. David's, Aralyn (Ari) was born at St. David's Women's Center of Texas and weighed 7 pounds and 15 ounces. Aralyn(Courtesy: St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas)The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Cavazos said its first baby of 2024 was Chance. Chance Lee Davis arrived at 12:30 a.m. Monday and weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 19 inches.  Chance Lee Davis (Courtesy: Rodney Jackson, CRDAMC Public Affairs)The hospital said Chance is the son of veterans. Alexa is a culinary specialist from West Palm Beach, Florida and Douglas is an infantryman from Gainesville, Virginia. Alexa and Douglas Davis hold their baby Chance (Courtesy: Rodney Jackson, CRDAMC Public Affairs)Chance has a big sister Emery, 20 months, and the hospital said the parents look forward to...

Making a cooking resolution? These recipes will get you started.

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:16:58 GMT

If abiding by resolutions were as easy as setting them, perfection would be attainable and the self-improvement section of the bookstore would be cobweb city. Still, self-reflection can be a rewarding exercise at the beginning of a new year. What better place to start than in the kitchen, where you have to spend at least a little bit of time each day?Consider a gentler approach to resolution-making: Try to become just a little bit better at something, rather than change your habits wholesale. Perhaps you’d like to incorporate Meatless Mondays into your weekly routine, or maybe you’re resolving to bake the birthday cakes for your loved ones this year. Maybe, just maybe, this is the year you finally learn how to cook.No matter what your goals, we have recipes to bring you closer to them. Give these a try in 2024, and, by this time next year, we’re certain you’ll be impressed by how far your cooking has come.FOR THE NEW VEGETARIANRecipe: Red Lentil SoupRed lentil soup. Few dishes embod...

Red Cross aids 5 in Albany fire, 3 in Petersburgh fire

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:16:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The American Red Cross recently assisted in two separate fires, one in Albany, and another in Petersburgh. The fire in Albany occurred on Myrtle Avenue on New Year's Night, with the Petersburgh fire on Wose Road on Monday. Albany Police Union responds to review board lawsuit Three adults and two children, ages 3 and 9, were aided in the Albany fire. In the Petersburgh fire, three adults were helped too. The Red Cross provided necessities such as shelter, food, and clothing to all involved in both fires, as well as emotional support and comfort kits with personal care items.

5 things to know this Wednesday, January 3

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:16:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- We're almost over the hump. Happy Wednesday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, temperatures are running five to 15 degrees warmer than this time yesterday, and it will be a slow warm-up with highs around 40 under a small amount of sunshine today. Albany Police Union responds to review board lawsuit A developmentally disabled woman has been reported missing out of Rensselaer. Police said Kathryn Malek was last seen Tuesday morning. Also, an Averill Park man was arrested for allegedly operating a stretch limousine illegally. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning. 1. North Greenbush PD searching for vulnerable adultA developmentally disabled woman has been reported missing out of Rensselaer. Police said Kathryn Malek was last seen Tuesday morning.2. Albany police investigate first homicide of the yearAs the Albany police department continues to investigate the first shooting of the year NEWS10 speaking wi...

Ask Amy: Parents worry about son’s SEAL plan

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:16:58 GMT

Dear Amy: My wife and I have a son who is 22 years old.He will be graduating from an excellent college with a bachelor’s degree in economics.He’s a smart and physically fit young man who has great potential.He plans to join the Navy after he graduates, and his goal is to train to become a Navy SEAL.He wants to “make a difference” in the world and is very gung-ho with defending/serving the United States.Although his intentions are admirable, we are aware that becoming a Navy SEAL is extremely difficult and that the process pushes applicants beyond their physical limits.He is, of course, aware of the rigors of SEAL training and is preparing himself for it.We are extremely concerned about our son being sent into combat. If he is intent on joining the military, we think that he can better serve his country by going into an area where he can use his brain instead of his physical abilities.We have talked to him about this, but he won’t really listen to us (because, of course, we are his p...

Jackson-Reed High School students, administrators debate Palestinian documentary screening

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:16:58 GMT

Parents and students at Jackson Reed High School in Northwest D.C. shared a letter with administrators after an attempt by the school’s Arab Student Union to show a documentary on Palestine was shut down by the principal.The letter, sent to Principal Sah Brown and shared unsigned with WTOP, comes amid increased challenges for educators around the region pertaining to the ongoing war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.“We believe in the importance of promoting critical thinking, fostering cultural understanding, and encouraging respectful dialogue within our school community,” the letter reads. “By allowing the screening of this documentary, Jackson Reed High School can demonstrate its commitment to these values.”Administrators responding to the letter, and increasing concern for students, said the planned screening of the documentary “The Occupation of the American Mind” was unsanctioned.“As soon as I became fully aware of the situation,...

The 49ers have a rare quartet of 1,000-yard players. Dolphins and Lions could do the same.

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:16:58 GMT

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here.___The San Francisco 49ers and their deep group of playmakers accomplished a rare feat.They soon could have company from the Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions.Tight end George Kittle became the latest Niners player to eclipse 1,000 yards from scrimmage this season, joining Christian McCaffrey, Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel.That made San Francisco the sixth team ever to have four players hit that mark in one season, joining the 2020 Carolina Panthers, the 2004 Indianapolis Colts, 1995 Atlanta Falcons, 1990 Houston Oilers and 1989 Washington.McCaffrey leads the way with 2,023 yards for the fifth best total in franchise history. It is the second time he has eclipsed 2,000 yards from scrimmage after doing it with Carolina in 2019. He joins Erik Dickerson and Marshall Faulk as the only players to do it with two franchises.San Francisco also has a 4,000-yard passer with Brock...

Rescuers race against time in search for survivors in Japan after powerful quakes leave 65 dead

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:16:58 GMT

SUZU, Japan (AP) — Japanese rescue workers and canine units searched urgently through rubble Wednesday ahead of predicted bitter cold and heavy rain in what the prime minister called a race against time after powerful earthquakes killed at least 65 people in western Japan. Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas were shaken by a 4.9 magnitude aftershock on Wednesday — one of dozens that have followed Monday’s magnitude 7.6 temblor centered near Noto, about 300 kilometers (185 miles) from Tokyo on the opposite coast. The quake set off tsunami warnings, followed by waves measuring more than 1 meter (3 feet) in some places.The first 72 hours are especially critical for rescues, experts say, because the prospects for survival greatly diminish after that.“More than 40 hours have passed. This is a race against time, and I feel that we are at a critical moment,” Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters. “We have received reports many people are still waiting for rescue under collapse...

‘Bad everywhere’: How DC is using Bluetooth devices in response to rise in carjackings

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:16:58 GMT

Michele Dedeaux said that when her daughter’s best friend had her car stolen a few days ago, she luckily had an Apple AirTag inside.The devices use Bluetooth technology to connect to drivers’ phones. The device pinged, Dedeaux said, and the friend was told to go to the nearest police station. The car was eventually located and returned, but despite being gone for just 24 hours, the windows on the car were tinted and the tag had been stolen.The frustration with the rise in carjackings across D.C. has left Dedeaux and many other residents taking every precaution they can in order to stay safe. Learning of her daughter’s friend’s experience motivated Dedeaux to be one of the many residents who stopped by Ballou High School on Tuesday night to get an AirTag or Tile device.D.C. police have been issuing the devices for free in some neighborhoods, and are hopeful that they’ll help police find stolen cars quickly. Demand was high Tuesday, with the line spanning...