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Health experts say more people are seeking fertility care during pandemic
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Some local hospitals have seen an increase in the number of people seeking fertility care over the course of the pandemic. “There’s definitely been an increase in volumes of patients coming through seeking fertility care and IVF. It’s not affected negatively by the pandemic and actually is much higher now than …
2 people, including a young child, are dead after being swept out by Florida currents. A man who tried to rescue them is missing
Authorities received a “frantic” 911 call around 7:30 p.m. Friday reporting that a man and a child had been wading in the water and were swept out by the strong current at the Apollo Beach Nature Preserve, Chronister said Friday night at a news conference. The 911 caller’s boyfriend ran into the water to save …
Austin shooting: At least 13 people injured in a shooting downtown, authorities say
Two of the people injured are in critical condition, Austin Interim Chief of Police Joseph Chacon said at a news briefing Saturday. Six people were taken to a hospital by the Austin Police Department, and the Austin-Travis County EMS brought in four others for medial treatment, Chacon said. Three other victims brought themselves to the …
Police investigating 8 people for illegal gambling and breaking COVID-19 safe distancing rules
SINGAPORE: Police said on Wednesday (Jun 9) they were investigating eight people for illegal gambling and not complying with COVID-19 safe distancing measures. Officers from the Tanglin Police Division conducted an operation at a hawker centre at Block 210 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh around 3.30am Wednesday morning, and found the group purportedly engaged in gambling-related activities. …
‘Dogs read people’ Therapy dogs gives workers a break and good vibes
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — We all know dogs can make people stop on a dime and feel better about their day. Their superpower does wonders for staff at Pardee Hospital. “Are we gonna see some people?” Mike Roberts said while making the rounds recently. He and his …
Manchin says he’ll vote against For the People Act and digs in against eliminating filibuster
“I believe that partisan voting legislation will destroy the already weakening binds of our democracy, and for that reason, I will vote against the For the People Act. Furthermore, I will not vote to weaken or eliminate the filibuster,” Manchin, a moderate Democrat from West Virginia, wrote in an op-ed published in the Charleston Gazette. …
Hands-Free Technology Helps Menlo Park Firefighters Find People ‘Twice as Fast’ – NBC Bay Area
Firefighters with the Menlo Park Fire Protection District have new technology that helps them navigate through burning buildings and find people twice as fast, according to the Fire Chief. The technology is called the C-Thru platform. It includes a navigation unit that attaches to the firefighter’s helmet and allows them to clearly see objects in …
New Podcast from WDET and Science Gallery Detroit Addresses Mental Health, Grief and Young People
“Science of Grief” is a new 10-episode WDET podcast that “makes space for young adults to share stories, science and solutions for those who are exploring their mental health for the first time.” Host Natasha T. Miller says she was inspired to create these conversations through programming from the Science Gallery Detroit, her experience teaching young people and her own …
Health Officials Urge People to Continue Getting Vaccinated Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend – NBC Los Angeles
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Saturday confirmed seven new deaths and 220 new cases of COVID-19. To date, Public Health identified 1,243,712 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 24,338 deaths. Of the seven deaths reported Saturday, three people who passed away were over the …
Citrus Heights police use technology to find missing people
Implemented in 2013, Citrus Heights Police Department said they have seen success stories come from Project Life Saver. CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif — Citrus Heights Police Department has received 160 missing person reports this year, according to Citrus Heights Police Department spokesperson William Dunning. To help with this continuous problem, the police department started the Project …
