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1st measles case reported in Maine since 2019

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

(The Hill) -- A child in Maine has tested positive for measles, according to officials, the first case noted in the state since 2019. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Monday that it received a report of a positive measles lab result in a child who had been vaccinated against the viral disease, and it is “considering the child to be infectious out of an abundance of caution.”The child’s age was not disclosed, though children under 5 and adults over 20 are among those susceptible to measles complications. The state-level CDC is now waiting for confirmation from the national CDC and is working to inform potentially exposed individuals in the meantime. According to the latest available measles data from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, which spans up to the end of 2021, measles last appeared in the state in two cases in 2019.  Does cannabis help with anxiety? Measles had been declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, "&nb...

Does cannabis help with anxiety?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

(The Hill) -- Every day after work, Tim*, a 27-year-old New York City-based nonprofit professional, does the same thing to deal with the anxiety he has struggled with since childhood.   As soon as he gets out of the subway, he takes out a joint kept tucked away in a smell-proof container in his backpack, lights it, and puffs while walking to his Queens apartment.    “I wouldn’t say it cures my anxiety, but it helps manage it,” Tim said. “It just kind of keeps me level.”     Many Americans like Tim smoke, vape or otherwise consume cannabis to take the edge off after a stressful day or to cope with anxiety, one of the most common mental health concerns in the United States.   But while marijuana can reduce anxiety in some people, it can exacerbate it in others — especially if the drug is highly potent. ...

Dean's A-List Interviews: Robert De Niro and Sebastian Maniscalco talk new movie 'About My Father'

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

Check out Dean's A-List Interview with Robert De Niro on his role as an Italian-immigrant father in the new film, 'About My Father,' with his co-star and son in the movie, Arlington Heights-native actor Sebastian Maniscalco.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Dean's A-List Interviews: Suburban-native actor, Sebastian Maniscalco on debut with Robert De Niro

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

Dean speaks to Chicago-native comedian and actor, Sebastian Maniscalco on his role in Italian film, 'About My Father,' co-starring Robert De Niro.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Gophers men’s basketball adds Howard transfer guard Elijah Hawkins

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

The Gophers men’s basketball program received a commitment from transfer guard Elijah Hawkins on Monday morning.Hawkins helped lead Howard to its first NCAA tournament appearance in 31 years last season. He averaged 13 points and six assists, which ranked 11th in the nation. He also averaged a team-high 1.7 steals and 46.6 percent from 3-point range.Hawkins entered the NCAA transfer portal in mid-April and visited Minnesota in the last week.Hawkins, who is listed at 5-foot-11 and 160 pounds, will help Minnesota replace Ta’Lon Cooper, a point guard who transferred to South Carolina after one season at the U. Minnesota also added Pepperdine point guard Mike Mitchell Jr. in the portal in early April.Hawkins attended Dematha Catholic High School in the Washington D.C. area and was a two-time all-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference selection. He has two season of eligibility remaining for the U.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Gophers men’s basketball picks up commitment fro...

Take a morning walk to see the tulips in full bloom

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Wednesday morning, the Empire State Capital Volkssporters walking club is hosting a morning walk to enjoy the spectacular display of tulip gardens in Washington Park. Walkers can choose either a 5K or 10K route that departs from the Albany Corning Preserve Playground. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! All walkers must sign in and pay a $3 walk fee. Sign-in runs from 8:30 to 8:55 a.m. Participants will be able to gaze upon over 150 different varieties of tulips.The annual Tulip Festival will be held on May 13 and 14. The celebration will feature nearly one hundred artisans selling handmade crafts, a fine arts show, a KidZone, entertainment, and more.

Hang Loose Tavern and Grill soon opening in Hagaman

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

HAGAMAN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Hang Loose Tavern and Grill is set to open at 712 County Highway 132 in Hagaman, right outside of Galway. The restaurant is opening up in the former Top Notch Tavern location. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hang Loose is owned by Dave and Traci Fisher. Their son Colby Fisher said he will be the executive chef of the restaurant with his fiancé Ashley McIntosh in charge of the front of house operations.Fisher went to BOCES for culinary arts and then worked at The Lone Bull in Lake George and CP's in Hagaman. The family bought Hang Loose in August 2022 and started renovations in September. New owner reviving Chuck’s Store in Galway Fisher said they are currently about 98% done with the renovations. He said the name "Hang Loose" is a tribute to his late grandparents."My grandparents, Nelson and Louise Fisher, helped us run the Fisher farm down in Hagaman," said Fisher. "For 25 years, they traveled t...

Vermont woman airlifted to hospital after crash

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

PERU, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A Vermont woman was airlifted to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire following a car crash on Sunday around 10:51 a.m. Vermont State Police say Mary Butera, 75, appears to be in stable condition at this point in time. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say an initial investigation showed Butera was driving westbound on VT Route 11 when she lost control of her car. Butera crossed the yellow centerline into the eastbound lane, left the roadway, and went through the eastbound embankment, according to police.Police say this crash is still under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact the Vermont State Police Shaftsburry Barracks at (802) 442-5421 (extension 8) and speak with Trooper Ryan Criss.

Arthritis Foundation celebrating 75 years

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

May is recognized each year as National Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is a disease that impacts more than 50 million Americans, making it the number one cause of disability in the country. Rainbow Doemel, executive director of the Arthritis Foundation's Upstate NY chapter, joined News 10 ABC In The Morning to talk about the resources available to you here in the Capital Region.

Two teens killed, two injured in St. Louis shooting

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Two teenagers died overnight Sunday in a quadruple shooting in the Hyde Park neighborhood of north St. Louis City.According to a spokesperson for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting occurred just after 1:50 a.m. in the 2100 block of Branch Street.Officers found one victim, an 18-year-old female, in the 1900 block of Agnes Street. A second victim, a 17-year-old female, was located inside a residence in the 2000 block of Agnes.A third victim was located lying on the ground in the 2100 block of Branch and pronounced dead at the scene. She was 18. The fourth and final victim, another 18-year-old female, was found dead in the 2000 block of Branch.The first two victims were taken to a local hospital and are said to be in critical condition.“We should not be surprised that they are getting younger and younger," said James Clark, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis. He said teen violence is a regional issue and gun crimes are part of a bigger issue.&nbs...