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Macron vows to enshrine women’s rights to abortion in French Constitution in 2024

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

PARIS (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron promised on Sunday to enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in the French Constitution by next year.The president said on X, formerly Twitter, that a bill making this possible would be presented to his Cabinet by the end of this year so that “in 2024, the freedom of women to have an abortion will be irreversible.” Abortion in France was decriminalized under a 1975 law, but there is nothing in the constitution that would guarantee abortion rights. It was the rollback of abortion rights in the United States after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a 50-year-old ruling last year and stripped women’s constitutional protections for abortion that propelled France on a path toward unconditionally guaranteeing such rights.Macron, honoring feminist Gisele Halimi in March, said he wanted to change the constitution in order “to enshrine the freedom of women to have an abortion, to solemnly ensure that nothing can stop or undo what will be irreversi...

2 dead, 18 injured in shooting during Florida Halloween celebrations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — At least two people are dead after a shooting in the heart of Ybor City, Florida's nightlife scene, police said.The Tampa Police Department said the shooting took place at about 3 a.m. Sunday on the 1600 block of East 7th Avenue. Livestreamer records moment of deadly Florida shooting that killed 2, injured 18 Chief Lee Bercaw said it began as a street fight between two groups of people."Between these two groups, we had hundreds of innocent people involved that were in the way," the chief said.One person was killed at the scene while another died at a local hospital, according to Tampa police. Eighteen others were hospitalized, although Bercaw did not give specifics on their injuries. One man, Emmitt Wilson, said his 14-year-old son was one of the victims who died. Police have not confirmed the ages or identities of the fatalities."This the second child I done lost to gun violence," Wilson said. "That's all I got to say. I'm losing my mind right now; I don't kn...

American hockey player dies after 'freak accident' during game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — American hockey player Adam Johnson, who appeared in 13 NHL games with the Pittsburgh Penguins, has died after a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday, his club said.The 29-year-old Minnesota native was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in a Challenge Cup game against the Sheffield Steelers when he suffered a slashed neck during the second period of the game at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.“The Nottingham Panthers are truly devastated to announce that Adam Johnson has tragically passed away following a freak accident at the game in Sheffield last night," the team said Sunday morning.“The Panthers would like to send our thoughts and condolences to Adam’s family, his partner, and all his friends at this extremely difficult time. Everyone at the club including players, staff, management and ownership are heartbroken at the news of Adam’s passing." ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry dead at 54: reports Johnson spent 13 games over parts of the 2018-1...

Why does my arm hurt after a vaccine, and will moving it really fix it?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — With health experts recommending Americans get two (or even three) different vaccines this cold and flu season, you may find yourself rolling up your sleeve a couple of times soon. You may also notice your arm hurts for a day or two after getting your shots. Why is that? Fortunately, you aren’t alone. For all three of the vaccine health experts are recommending this season — the flu shot, the newest COVID booster, and the RSV vaccine for older Americans — the CDC notes pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site are among the most common side effects. Why do I feel sick after getting the flu shot, COVID booster? It’s how the vaccine enters your body that causes the pain. When the vaccine enters your arm, it stretches the muscle fibers and triggers an immune response, Harvard Health explains. That response prompts temporary inflammation, the pain you may feel, and even some bruising. So can you do anything to ease the pain? You may re...

Missouri 'time traveler' missing after 1997 radio show

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

STANBERRY, Mo. – Some urban legends are simply extraordinary. A caller from Missouri to the nationally syndicated paranormal late-night radio program Coast to Coast AM claimed in 1995 to have invented a time machine. Then he disappeared.Mike "Madman" Marcum talked about his experience with industrial power transformers and his attempt to build a time machine with the host on the Coast-to-Coast radio show. He explained that he took six transformers to power a time machine. They belonged to the St. Joseph Light and Power generating station in King City, Missouri. George Harrison’s long-lasting impact on southern Illinois A 1995 report from the Stanberry Police Department confirms that he did steal six transformers. The police report states that there were power transformers placed in different parts of his home. The bedroom at the back had four of varying sizes; the back porch had one connected to the electric fuse box; and there were lines leading to something resembling a TV ant...

Could CBD Cool Your GERD Symptoms?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Read the original article about CBD for GERD Symptoms at Real Tested CBD.Gastroesophageal reflux disease (aka GERD) can make mealtime miserable. This persistent digestive disorder involves stomach acid trickling into the esophagus, which often causes an unpleasant burning sensation in the throat. People with GERD may experience frequent heartburn, chest tightness, and a “lump in the throat” sensation. If recent stats are correct, at least 20 percent of Americans have plenty of experience with these uncomfortable symptoms.While there are OTC and prescription pills for GERD patients, more people are interested in all-natural remedies for their heartburn. Notably, CBD oil has become an increasingly popular supplement in the GERD community. While there’s still a lot we don’t know about how CBD affects GERD, there are anecdotal testimonies in its favor.Can CBD Oil Get Rid Of GERD Symptoms?There aren’t many robust studies examining CBD’s effect on heartburn or GERD. However, many patients...

Deputies arrest car thieves in Saratoga

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Sept. 19Reckless evading: At 2:04 a.m., deputies responded to an automated license plate reader notification for a vehicle with a stolen license plate at Saratoga-Sunnyvale and Prospect roads. An investigation revealed the plate was stolen from a vehicle in San Jose and was still outstanding. Deputies located and attempted to stop the vehicle a short time later, but the driver did not yield and recklessly evaded, and the pursuit was ultimately terminated. The suspect driver is unknown and at large.Sept. 21Forgery: A Saratoga business reported that someone altered and cashed two checks belonging to the business for a loss of about $13,550.Possession of a stolen vehicle: At 12:48 p.m., deputies responded to an automated license plate reader notification for a stolen vehicle at Saratoga Avenue and Kosich Drive. An investigation revealed the vehicle was stolen from San Jose and was still outstanding. Deputies located and stopped the vehicle a short time later. Further investigation reve...

Bay Area high school football: Where to find our complete Week 10 coverage

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

That’s a wrap for Week 10 of the 2023 high school football season.Los Gatos showed it could be cool under pressure in a game-winning drive at Wilcox, and Capuchino used guile to defeat Aragon.Acalanes’ unheralded senior keyed a huge victory in DAL-Foothill play.In the WCAL, Valley Christian gave the Serra juggernaut all it could handle and St. Francis made a statement vs. Riordan.As always, the Bay Area News Group has you covered.If you have not already, please subscribe here for digital access all season long. Your contributions keep us going.Here is our complete Week 10 coverage.Enjoy.Roundup: Best of Week 10Saturday roundup: Best of Week 10Results: Weekend scoreboard, how Top 25 faredPhotos: Our staff’s Week 10 imagesClose call: Serra survives scareHolding on: Branham clinches playoff spotSt. Francis: Lancers run by RiordanCool under pressure: Los Gatos rallies vs. WilcoxStepping up: Acalanes pulls away from Las LomasSenior day sadness: Sobrato’s final home game...

PG&E continues undergrounding utilities in Sunnyvale

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Utility undergroundingWhile PG&E has completed a majority of the construction on a utility undergrounding project on Wolfe Road between Homestead Road and El Camino Real, work isn’t expected to be completed until spring of 2024.Electrical services are being cut over from overhead to underground power sources.  AT&T and Comcast are also performing their cable installation and service cut-over work.  After the undergrounding is finished, the city’s pavement restoration work on Wolfe Road is set to begin in late spring of 2024.Free sandbagsFree sandbags intended to help prevent flooding are available for pickup at the Sunnyvale Corporation Yard at 221 Commercial St.Pickup times are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Both filled and unfilled sandbags are available at no cost on a drop-in basis. There is a limit of 10 sandbags per address; additional sandbags can be made available under special circumstances.Sandbags distributed by the city are not for resale. Residents must show a ...

Bilingual teacher in San Jose Unified wins county recognition

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

A teacher whose 30-year career has spanned three continents was named Santa Clara County Teacher of the Year for the San Jose Unified School District.Claudia Monsalvo-Montanez, a two-way bilingual immersion  teacher at Bachrodt Elementary School, was honored by the Santa Clara County Office of Education on Oct. 23 as part of the annual Teacher Recognition Celebration. A total of 30 teachers representing the county’s school districts received honors this year.Monsalvo-Montanez has been teaching at Bachrodt for seven years in her second stint with San José Unified. From 2001 to 2003, she worked as a teacher at Anne Darling Elementary School before moving to Madrid, Spain for 13 years, where she continued to teach.She has also taught in Bogota, the capital of Colombia, the country where she grew up.“My aunt ran a nursery school in my hometown of Barranquilla,” said Monsalvo-Montanez in a statement. “And every summer when I was on vacation, I would go there and try to support the Englis...