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Transgender man says Walgreens employee denied him hormone replacement meds

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:48 GMT

(KRON) -- A Northern California transgender man took to Reddit to speak out about a local Walgreens pharmacist refusing to give him his prescribed medication, all because it "went against his religion." Roscoe Rike, 30, of Oakland, says he has been going to the Walgreens pharmacy on Telegraph Avenue for nearly a decade. He's been picking up his HRT, or hormone-replacement therapy, at the same location for the past three years, always without issue. Judge rules Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors violates US Constitution Rike says this time was different. A pharmacist that Rike had never seen at the location before asked what exactly the medication was for, which seemed unusual."I told him I was pretty sure that it wasn't any of his business," Rike said. At this point, the pharmacist then told Rike that he would not be able to fill the prescription "due to his religious beliefs," Rike said. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)That's when Rike thought he'd...

Search underway for missing Montclare woman

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:48 GMT

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 33-year-old woman with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.Brittney Romano, 33, was last seen on the 2400 block of North Ocanto Avenue in Chicago's Montclare neighborhood on Saturday, June 10. Search underway for missing Irving Park teen Romano is described as 5-foot-7, weighing 130 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black leather coat, blue jeans, and black shoes.Romano reportedly has a tattoo on her right shoulder and a cardinal tattoo on her left ribs. She also has been diagnosed with bipolar and schizophrenia.Anyone with information regarding Brittney Romano's whereabouts are asked to contact the Chicago Police Department at 312-746-6554.

Severe storms moving through producing minor wind damage, frequent lightning

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Strong to severe thunderstorms are moving into the area, capable of producing damaging wind gusts and dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning.Fredericksburg reported a 59 mph wind gust from the storms, while small tree limbs were reported broken by gusty winds in Hye and Twin Sisters (Blanco Co.), and in parts of Austin.A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for all of the Austin Metro, parts of the Hill Country and all of our Eastern Counties until 11 p.m. for the potential of additional storms.Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11 p.m.1-2" of rain is possible in the heavier storms as they bring brief, welcome heat relief tonight. BLOG: If June is this hot, what comes in July? Before the storms, Austin set an unofficial heat index record Wednesday afternoon on the first day of summer as "feels like" temperatures soared to 117°. A few isolated storms remain in the forecast Thursday and Friday, then even hotter weather is possible this weekend through next week. We m...

Brought from the big screen to the Orpheum stage, ‘Tootsie’ shows its age

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:48 GMT

Once Hollywood looked to Broadway for inspiration, with many a landmark stage musical landing on celluloid. But the creative winds have shifted in recent decades. Many is the modern stage musical adapted from a film, such as “The Lion King,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Hairspray,” “Mary Poppins” and “The Producers.” Blame it on risk-averse financiers, but the main thing on the menu seems to be theatrical comfort food derived from familiar films.Which brings us to “Tootsie.” The 1982 film was a box office hit and an Oscar winner, too, one that sits in second place on the American Film Institute’s list of Hollywood’s best comedies (behind only “Some Like It Hot,” which has just debuted as a stage musical, by the way).David Yazbek and Robert Horn’s musical adaptation of “Tootsie” bowed on Broadway in 2019, and now a touring production is spending a week at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis. And it might be even funnier than the original, thanks to Horn’s clever script and a Yazbek score ...

Jorge López says trip to injured list was Twins’ idea

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:48 GMT

Going to the 15-day injured list for his mental health was the Twins’ idea, Jorge López said Wednesday.“It was more their decision. I just accepted,” López told reporters before a 6:40 p.m. first pitch against the Boston Red Sox at Target Field. “I think it’s something I really appreciate, to recognize that and work through that.”López hasn’t pitched since he surrendered three earned runs on five hits in the ninth inning of an 8-4 loss to Detroit on June 15. In 29 relief appearances this season, he’s 2-2 with a 5.00 earned-run average and has given up 28 hits and walked 10 in 27 innings.“This game is more mental than physical,” he said. “You work as much as you can to get your body and everything like that (in shape), but at the same time, you’ve got to do your mind. That’s what I’m trying to do every day, get my mind fresh and start clean.”The right-hander said he was letting his emotions get the better of him on the mound.“Just little stuff where bad outings, I’d start kicki...

Local band invited to tour Cambodia by U.S. Embassy

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:48 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Flame is a group of musicians who all happen to have a disability. The Lexington chapter of The Arc started the band after Lead Singer and Guitarist, Michelle King, won a talent show using her gift of voice. Something doctors said King would never develop. Local band changing perception of disabilities, one song at a time “I did the music and all that when I was little. I was self-taught, singing and everything," explained King.The band has played at a variety of venues, from elementary schools to arenas seating thousands. Up on stage, Vocalist, Andrew Carpenter, says its all about a bunch of people showing the world anyone can do what they love. “To be able to show that and be a role model for people, it’s amazing to be able to able to feel that you’re making a difference," described Carpenter. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The group has been celebrating their 20th anniversary performing ar...

House Republicans vote to censure Adam Schiff

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:48 GMT

House Republicans on Wednesday voted to censure Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a rare reprimand of a sitting lawmaker that the GOP conference delivered as a rebuke for his efforts against former President Trump.The vote — 213-209-6 — is the culmination of a week-long push led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), which was stymied last week when a band of Republicans joined Democrats in blocking a censure resolution from coming to the floor for a vote. It advanced on Wednesday after Luna made changes to the measure.It also marked the apex of Republicans’ years-long campaign against Schiff, who emerged as a bogeyman on the right for his unrelenting criticism of Trump’s alleged ties with Russia, and was cemented as a chief GOP adversary on Capitol Hill when he led the first impeachment inquiry targeting Trump.A stunning scene took place after the vote, as Democrats in the chamber surrounded Schiff on the House floor, chanting “Adam, Adam.” They interrupted Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif....

Two bodies found inside Lakewood home, double-homicide investigation underway

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:48 GMT

Two bodies were found inside a Lakewood residence and police are looking for a suspect in a double homicide.At 6 p.m. Monday police were sent to the Lakewood Village Estates, 1400 block of Allison Street, after a call to report two bodies found inside a home, according to the Lakewood Police Department.A suspect is at-large, police said on Wednesday.The body of 60-year-old Debra Thomas was found as well as the body of man who was not identified Wednesday by police pending notification of family.An investigation is ongoing. 

Two tornadoes touch down in northeastern Colorado; tornado warnings issued, hail possible

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:48 GMT

6:56 p.m.: Severe thunderstorm warning until 7:30 p.m. includes Hudson and Keenesburg, National Weather Service says. Hail is possible with winds up to 50 mph. See a full list of areas under severe thunderstorm or tornado alerts on NWS Boulder’s website.Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Hudson CO, Keenesburg CO and Prospect Valley CO until 7:30 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/8tuESFXKix— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) June 22, 20236:37 p.m.: Tornado warning issued for the northeastern Interstate 76 corridor including Sterling through 6:45 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Quarter-size hail is possible.Tornado Warning including Sterling CO and Atwood CO until 6:45 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/OUYLS4WfDL— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) June 22, 20235:22 p.m.: Severe thunderstorm warning for Brush until 6 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Golf-ball size hail is possible.Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Brush CO until 6:00 PM MDT. This storm will contai...

Stranded hikers, dehydrated dog rescued by LASD near Vasquez Rocks Natural Area 

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:48 GMT

Two hikers and their dehydrated dog had to be rescued by LASD personnel after becoming stranded on a path in the Vasquez Rocks Natural Area. A concerned citizen flagged down Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Deputy Zavala and Sheriff’s Service Officer McKuen and informed them that two lost and stranded hikers and their dog were in desperate need of help, according to a Facebook post from the LASD Parks Bureau. After hiking almost a half mile and crossing ridge lines, Deputy Zavala located the hikers, who were severely dehydrated and in the company of a 13-year-old long haired black Labrador who was so dehydrated that he had given up walking. “Deputy Zavala attempted to give the dog water, but the dog was so overheated and dehydrated [that] he couldn’t stand, let alone walk,” LASD Park Bureau's Facebook post said. Deputy Zavala carried the incapacitated pup over his shoulders after the hikers informed the deputy that they were able to walk, but unable to care for the ...