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Missouri to limit gender-affirming care for minors, adults

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:11:32 GMT

COLUMBIA. Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s attorney general announced new restrictions Thursday on gender-affirming care for adults in addition to minors in a move that is believed to be a first nationally and has advocacy groups threatening to sue. Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced plans to restrict health care for transgender people weeks ago, when protesters rallied at the Capitol to urge lawmakers to pass a law banning puberty blockers, hormones and surgeries for children. But the discussion was focused on minors, not adults. Missouri Attorney General spokeswoman Madeline Sieren clarified in a statement later in the day that adults also would be covered. “We have serious concerns about how children are being treated throughout the state, but we believe everyone is entitled to evidence-based medicine and adequate mental health care,” Sieren said. The rule, which incudes a required 18 months of therapy before receiving gender-affirming health care, is set to take effect April 27...

3 people shot, 1 critically, in Chicago's South Shore

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:11:32 GMT

CHICAGO — Three people were shot, one critically, while they were walking Thursday afternoon in Chicago's South Shore.According to police, two women were walking behind two men around 3:10 p.m. in the 2100 block of East 71st Street when someone got out of a car and started firing shots at the men. School bus damaged by gunfire during attempted carjacking on West Side The two women, ages 22 and 33, who took cover behind a car in an alley, suffered graze wounds and refused medical attention, according to police.An 18-year-old man was shot in the shoulder, thigh and the back and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition, according to police.Chicago police said an additional person, a man, got out of a gray car and started shooting at the person who was shooting at the man.No one is in custody yet and the incident is still under investigation by Area One detectives.

VIDEO: 7-foot gator finds new home under Florida man's truck

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:11:32 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida father was shocked when he came across a 7-foot alligator hiding under his truck on Thursday.Joey Quinlan told WFLA.com he was working at his home in New Tampa when he got a phone call from his next-door neighbor. It was alarming enough for Quinlan to race out the door, phone in hand. RECALL: A/V carts sold since 1980s have killed 3 kids "It's big," a woman can be heard saying in a cellphone video as Quinlan cautiously edged further from his front door.It was an alligator — 7 feet long to the mark.With no pond in sight, Quinlan was curious as to how the scaly suspect wound up underneath his Toyota pickup.Quinlan said he and his family had moved from Illinois about three-and-a-half years ago. Since then, they had not seen anything like the beast which sat before them. The occasional snake or large insect, maybe, but nothing like the 80 conical-shaped teeth staring back at them. Walmart closing 4 locations in Chicago Quinlan said they had received an...

What we know about suspected Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:11:32 GMT

Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira was arrested Thursday over his alleged role in leaking secret files from the Pentagon that have embarrassed U.S. allies and cast doubt on Ukraine's ability to succeed in its war with Russia. The arrest came hours after President Biden said on Thursday the U.S. is “getting close” in the investigation to finding the source of the largest government records leak in a decade.The New York Times reported earlier Thursday that Teixeira, 21, was the leader of the Discord server where the files were shared and is an Airman First Class with the 102nd Intelligence Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard.A hundred or more of the documents are thought to exist, detailing everything from Russian and Ukrainian battlefield assessments to affairs across U.S.-allied nations.Here's everything we know about Teixeira and the investigation into him. What officials are sayingIt’s unclear how Teixeira had access to highly classified information. Atto...

Big night in the Bronx for Twins in 11-2 rout of Yankees

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:11:32 GMT

NEW YORK — Edouard Julien collected his first and second major league hits. Michael A. Taylor, Julien and Carlos Correa hit back-to-back-to-back home runs. And the Twins smacked eight hits, six for extra bases.And that was just the first inning.For the past 20 years, Yankee Stadium has been a house of horrors for the Twins, but it was anything but on Thursday night, when the Twins pounded out 13 hits in an 11-2 series-opening beatdown of the Yankees.Oh, and Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan was quite good himself to put the cherry on top of the Twins’ big night. Ryan was staked to a nine-run lead before he even set foot on the mound, watching his teammates put the game out of reach before his night even started.Fittingly, an exciting night for the Twins started with one of their most exciting prospects, Julien, 23, who looks like he could plant himself atop the Twins’ lineup for years to come.Playing in front of a crowd of about 25 friends and family members, Julien got the offensive ...

Wild announce Freddy Gaudreau contract extension during game against Predators

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:11:32 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Less than 10 minutes after Freddy Gaudreau found the back of the net on Thursday night against the Nashville Predators, the Wild announced that they have signed him to a 5-year, $10.5 million contract extension. That will keep Gaudreau with the organization through the 2027-28 season.It always felt like only a matter of time before the Wild got this deal done. Not only is Gaudreau having the best season of his career — he has 19 goals and 19 assists and has played in all 82 games — he’s someone that coach Dean Evason trusts to play in every situation.It was a long road for Gaudreau to get to the highest level. After signing with the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League as an undrafted free agent on June 12, 2014,  Gaudreau grinded in the minors, and that’s putting it lightly. He played a whopping 280 games for the Admirals alone while trying to make a name for himself.“It’s something I’ve always kept inside of me as a drea...

Fire breaks out in a trailer at Coldbrook Campground

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:11:32 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A fire broke out in a trailer at the Coldbrook Campground on Gurns Springs Road at around 3:36 p.m. on Thursday. According to the Wilton Volunteer Fire Department, the fire spread to two other trailers and started a small brush fire. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Crews are investigating the cause of the fire. The Gansevoort, Greenfield, South Glens Falls, and Saratoga Springs Fire Departments provided assistance.

Auto-pedestrian crash reported on Route 9 in Wilton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:11:32 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A crash involving a pedestrian has been reported on Route 9. The accident occurred around 8:20 p.m. near Maple Avenue Middle School. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! All lanes and both shoulders southbound are closed. NEWS10 will provide updates as more information is made available.

Bond increased tenfold for ex-student charged in alleged Colorado Springs school shooting plot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:11:32 GMT

The bond for Lilly Whitworth, a former student charged with two counts of criminal attempt to commit murder in connection to threats targeting Colorado Springs schools, has been increased tenfold.On Thursday Whitworth’s bond was increased to $750,000, according to the Elbert County District Attorney’s Office.The substantial increase came about after an Elbert County Jail staffer reported on Monday that Whitworth “indicated if able to bond out, the defendant would still try to carry out the original plans of a mass shooting,” the DA’s office said in a news release.Prosecutors on Tuesday filed a motion with the court to increase the bond, as well as seeking “additional protections in the mandatory protection order.”Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Kendrick Castillo’s parents ask judge to release information about STEM School shooting — including alleged warning signs Crime and Public Safety | Two teens sente...

Kiszla: Broncos should trade Jerry Jeudy if they can get this beast of a pass rusher in NFL draft

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:11:32 GMT

After failing the Broncos as a general manager, George Paton needs to ace the NFL draft. There’s no margin for error after paying heavily to acquire quarterback Russell Wilson and coach Sean Payton.With only five draft picks in his cupboard, can Paton find a way to acquire three rookies who can make an impact as starters for the Broncos?Here are my top three targets for Denver in the draft later this month:Tuli Tuipulotu, USC edge rusherTyler Scott, Cincinnati wide receiverTyjae Spears, Tulane running backYes, this wish list is a tall order to fill. But it can be done, although Paton will have to quit waiting on receiver Jerry Jeudy to grow up and trade the 2020 first-round draft pick in order to upgrade Denver’s roster to my specifications.The Broncos defense is stout but not intimidating because it lacks a truly frightening pass rush with the departure of Bradley Chubb and the lack of reliability of Randy Gregory.Generating a fierce pass rush in a division ruled by Kansas City qua...