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Racial disparities in maternal health during Maternal Health Month

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:04:45 GMT

Dr. Sandi Tenfelde, advanced nurse practitioner with Near North Health joins WGN Weekend Morning News to discuss the disparities of maternal health for different races.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

Biden says he believes US will avoid default at G7 summit

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:04:45 GMT

(The Hill) – President Biden said at the Group of Seven (G7) summit on Saturday that he believes the United States will avoid a default as the deadline for lawmakers to reach a deal approaches. Biden said at a press conference in Hiroshima, Japan, that he is “not at all” worried about the ongoing negotiations to raise the debt ceiling before the limit is reached. He said the process goes in stages, and one meeting might not make progress, but subsequent ones do. “I still believe we'll be able to avoid a default and we'll get something decent done,” he said. Biden’s remarks come after national security adviser Jake Sullivan said earlier in the day, local time, that Biden “expressed confidence” to other world leaders at the summit that the U.S. would not go into default. “Here at the G7, you know, countries want to have a sense of how these negotiations are going to play out and the president has expressed confidence that he believes that we could drive to an outcome th...

What happens if the US can't pay its bills? 'Catastrophe'

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:04:45 GMT

(NerdWallet) - A few short weeks are left for Congress — or, perhaps, President Joe Biden — to take action and lift the debt ceiling before tick, tick, tick … boom goes the economy.The so-called “X-date” — when the federal government can no longer meet its legal obligations — could be as early as June 1, according to a May 1 letter from U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to Congress. Yellen reiterated the same sentiments in another letter to Congress on May 15.“If Congress fails to increase the debt limit, it would cause severe hardship to American families, harm our global leadership position, and raise questions about our ability to defend our national security interests,” Yellen wrote in the most recent letter. She warned of "catastrophe" in a May 11 news conference.The Congressional Budget Office released its own projections on May 12, which left more wiggle room: somewhere in the first two weeks of June. The report also said the U.S. Treasury’s cash and extraordinary measures...

Girl, 8, dies in Border Patrol custody; mom says pleas for hospital care were denied

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:04:45 GMT

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The mother of an 8-year-old girl who died in Border Patrol custody said Friday that agents repeatedly ignored pleas to hospitalize her medically fragile daughter as she felt pain in her bones, struggled to breathe and was unable to walk.Agents said her daughter's diagnosis of influenza did not require hospital care, Mabel Alvarez Benedicks said in an emotional phone interview. They knew the girl had a history of heart problems and sickle cell anemia.“They killed my daughter, because she was nearly a day and a half without being able to breathe," the mother said. "She cried and begged for her life and they ignored her. They didn’t do anything for her. DHS: Daily drops of asylum-seekers at Southwest border The girl died Wednesday on what her mother said was the family’s ninth day in Border Patrol custody. People are to be held no more than 72 hours under agency policy, a rule that is violated during unusually busy times.The account is almost certain to raise qu...

Best BBQ spots in Austin, Central Texas

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:04:45 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Lone State States is well known for some of its top-notch barbecue spots. After receiving more than 400 recommendations for the restaurant with the best barbecue in Central Texas, KXAN has compiled a list of ten locations most frequently mentioned.“Pretty much anywhere in Central Texas will you find great bbq,” one viewer said. “If it’s not good, it won’t be here long.”While many viewers said the best barbecue in Central Texas could be found in their own backyards, here are some of the best barbecue restaurants, according to viewers.Terry Black's BarbecueTerry Black's was mentioned the most by viewers. The barbecue restaurant has two locations in Central Texas--one in Austin and another in Lockhart.Lockheart is considered the “Barbecue Capital of Texas.”Austin: 1003 Barton Springs RoadLockhart: 900 N. Colorado St."Terry Blacks is a family favorite for us," one viewer said."TERRY BLACK’s BBQ! All day!!!" another said."Nothing is better than pure unadulterated MEAT...

Boil water notice issued for part of Taylor

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:04:45 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Part of Taylor is under a boil water notice as of 10 a.m. Saturday, the city said. Taylor water customers in the upper-pressure plane will be under a boil water notice until further notice. These customers will also see low water pressure until noon. The city said this is due to complications in a water main project. Crews are working to stabilize the system. Taylor water customers in the upper-pressure plane will be under a boil water notice until further notice. (Courtesy City of Taylor) RELATED: Tips for boiling water Water should be brought to a vigorous boil, boiled for two minutes and cooled before drinking, cooking or making ice. PAST COVERAGE: What causes a city to issue a boil water notice? The city said it will notify customers when the boil water notice ends.

Working Strategies: Family leave law is big news for small businesses

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:04:45 GMT

Amy LindgrenFor Minnesota families balancing work/life issues, things are about to get a little easier. The state’s first Family Medical Leave Act passed the Legislature last week, having undergone seemingly endless revisions.Conversely, for businesses balancing employee/productivity issues, things are about to get a little more complicated.The new legislation will provide up to 20 weeks total paid leave in a year, depending on the individual’s qualifying medical and family reasons, with weekly payments ranging from about $200 to $650, depending on the worker’s salary.The payments themselves will come from a state fund of payroll taxes collected for this purpose, and will be disbursed from a state agency, much like the unemployment payment process.Long-term effects of the program are difficult to predict, since the entire landscape of FMLA is still relatively new. While the U.S. government mandated FMLA 30 years ago, the federal law omits a lot of employers and makes wage replacemen...

Police looking for suspect in Troy stabbing

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:04:45 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Police Department is looking to identify the suspect in an alleged stabbing incident. The stabbing reportedly happened Friday night at the convenience store at 867 River Street. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police said an employee was stabbed in the leg after an alleged dispute in the store. The employee was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. According to police, the suspect is a young man.Detectives are investigating and working to identify the suspect. Stick with NEWS10 for updates.

Saratoga County declares State of Emergency

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:04:45 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman Theodore Kusnierz Jr. has announced that Saratoga County has declared a State of Emergency. The decision is in response to the possible relocation and arrival of large amounts of migrants and asylum seekers from New York City. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Saratoga County is not the first area in the state to make this move. Rensselaer County and Greene County have also declared a State of Emergency, citing similar concerns for their ability to adequately take on this influx of migrants from New York City. Kusnierz said “Saratoga County has long been and continues to be a welcoming and diverse community, however this type of rapid population increase would overburden our social services, public health, emergency services, and other departments that are already dealing with a higher volume of cases and workload than they have in years past.&n...

New Ballston Lake fishing pier officially opens

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:04:45 GMT

BALLSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After two years, the new Ballston Lake fishing pier and boat launch on Outlet Road has officially opened. The Town of Ballston made the announcement that the pier opened on May 19. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The former pier at this location closed in April 2021 due to winter ice damage and decay. That pier was demolished in August. After the old pier was vandalized and some people were seen still using the closed pier, Town Supervisor Eric Connolly declared it a public safety concern so the town could speed up the replacement process.The new Ballston Lake fishing pier (photo: Sara Rizzo)The new Ballston Lake fishing pier (photo: Sara Rizzo) What’s new this year at Olde Saratoga’s ‘Puff Puff Putt’ night Compared to the old pier, the new one is wider, handicap accessible, and has a two bay kayak/canoe launch, said Connolly. The pier’s floating system will also prevent future ice damage.