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MedWatch Digest: More evidence of 'long term cold' symptoms — and more

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:44 GMT

For Monday, Oct. 9, WGN’s Dina Bair has new medical information, including: More Coverage: WGN's Medical Watch Study finds more evidence of 'long term cold' symptoms More research on the existence of long colds after a study by London's Queen Mary University finds people may experience long-term symptoms after acute respiratory infections that test negative for COVID-19. Common symptoms like coughing and stomach pain remain more than four weeks after the initial infection. The study suggests more research needs to be done to find out why some people suffered extended symptoms and others don't. Autism diagnosis may change in toddlers by 6 Not all children who receive an autism diagnosis as toddlers will still have that diagnosis once they reach elementary school.  Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital found that 37% of the toddlers with autism they studied no longer met the criteria for the condition by the age of six.  The subjects were diagnosed between 12 and 36 mo...

Trump rips Forbes after removal from wealthiest Americans list

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:44 GMT

(The Hill) -- Former President Donald Trump tore into Forbes magazine after it again dropped him from its annual list of the wealthiest Americans.Trump ripped the magazine in a Truth Social post on Monday, calling it "very badly failing" and asserting it "lost most of its relevance long ago."Trump bemoaned that Forbes "took me off their Fake Forbes 400 list, just by a 'whisker,' even though they know that I should be high up on that now very dated and discredited 'antique.'" Justice Department fights Trump effort to push Mar-a-Lago trial until after 2024 election The magazine announced last week that Trump had fallen off the list of its 400 richest Americans for the second time in three years, citing what it said was Trump's estimated $2.6 billion fortune, which came in $300 million short of the threshold used to make the list."For years Forbes has attacked me with really dumb writers assigned to hit me hard, and I am now up 60 Points on the Republicans, and beating Crooked Joe ...

Which Halloween costumes will be most popular in Chicago?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:44 GMT

DEVER (KDVR) — You might not be as creative as you think when it comes to your choice of Halloween getup. Google Frightgeist pulled the top 500 costume searches from Google Trends to determine the most popular Halloween costumes for 2023. Americans are spending more than ever on Halloween If you want to wear a trending costume, one of these top 10 costumes is your best bet. If you're looking for something unique, you may have to try harder. Here are the costumes you will probably see the most this year.Most popular costumes nationallyWitchSpider-ManDinosaurStranger ThingsFairyPirateRabbitCheerleaderCowboyHarley QuinnSurprisingly, the most searched costumes aren't all that basic. While a witch is a classic costume, there aren't as many dinosaurs and "Stranger Things" characters roaming the street on Oct. 31. These Halloween pop-up bars are open in Denver The national list goes on to the top 100 costumes. If you need more ideas, or if you're looking for something that's not on th...

Postal Service to increase stamp prices again in 2024 due to 'inflationary pressures'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:44 GMT

The price of sending mail is about to go up, again. The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced Friday it might increase stamp prices in 2024 for the second year in a row, citing pressures from inflation.If approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, the changes would take effect Jan. 21, 2024. New rates include a 2-cent increase for First-Class Mail Forever stamp, among other proposed changes.If the price changes are approved by the governors of the Postal Service, service prices would increase by approximately 2 percent, the USPS said in its announcement.“As inflationary pressures on operating expenses continue and the effects of a previously defective pricing model are still being felt, these price adjustments are needed to provide the Postal Service with much-needed revenue to achieve the financial stability sought by its Delivering for America 10-year plan,” the USPS said in its statement.Last year, the USPS announced it would increase prices to cope with the rising cos...

Judge rules against Woodbury woman’s claim of being mentally ill when she killed daughter, injured son

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:44 GMT

A Washington County judge has ruled against a Woodbury woman’s defense that she was mentally ill when she fatally attacked her 5-year-old daughter and assaulted her 6-year-old son in the street outside their townhouse.Judge Doug Meslow reached the verdict last week as part of the second phase of Sadiyo Ibrahim Mohamed’s bifurcated trial, concluding that her mental illness does not exonerate her of the crimes. It follows his decision last month that Mohamed, 34, was guilty of second-degree intentional murder and second-degree assault. She had waived her right to a jury trial in favor of a court trial based on stipulated evidence and facts.Sadiyo Ibrahim Mohamed (Courtesy of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office)Mohamed has a history of mental health issues and civil commitments dating back to 2013. She is currently being housed at the Minnesota Security Hospital in St. Peter under a civil commitment.In his one-page verdict issued Wednesday, Meslow wrote the “evidence in ...

Q&A: Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti on NIL, Big Ten events in Twin Cities and his relationship with Gophers AD Mark Coyle

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:44 GMT

Big Ten commission Tony Petitti set up shop Monday morning in the Timberwolves/Lynx coaching room at Target Center.Petiti opened the door on his temporary office to a few reporters, including the Pioneer Press, for a string of interviews during women’s and men’s basketball media days early this week.He discussed name, image and likeness (NIL), conducting Big Ten events in the Twin Cities, and his relationship with Gophers Athletics Director Mark Coyle.Here’s a condensed Q&A with Petitti, who was hired as commissioner in April.The decision for the Big Ten to come to the Twin Cities for this event was made before your time. Why do you feel it’s important to be here in Minnesota?“Minnesota is in the heart of Big Ten country, and I think it means a lot when you bring tournaments and championship games to different places within the conference. It’s really important to connect fans to give them the chance to not only follow the regular season, which they do, but also then...

Man charged with fatal stabbing of roommate in St. Paul

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:44 GMT

When a 37-year-old man and his girlfriend argued in St. Paul, the man’s 57-year-old roommate intervened and the two men fought. The older man fatally stabbed the younger one, according to a murder charge filed Monday.Randall B. Williams died at Regions Hospital on Friday.Officers responded to a report of a stabbing about 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. Paul’s Snelling-Hamline neighborhood.Williams and his girlfriend of about six weeks were arguing over some missing money, the criminal complaint said. The woman later reported to police that one of Williams’ roommates, Alvin Rozell Stafford Sr., told Williams to leave her alone. Another roommate came out and tried to separate Stafford and Williams.Williams’ girlfriend went back into her room, and heard the argument between Stafford and Williams continue. When she came out, she saw Williams was bleeding.Police arrested Stafford at the scene in the 1500 block of Iglehart Avenue near Asbury Street. Stafford told police h...

Voting open for the best Halloween decorations in Glens Falls

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:44 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Last year, 19 houses around Glens Falls pulled their skeletons out of the closet and onto the lawn. This year, they're once again filling their gardens with ghouls, as voting opens for the second annual Glens Falls Halloween House Competition. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The contest runs until midnight on Friday, Oct. 27. From now until then, voters can check out 22 houses around Glens Falls where families have taken decoration seriously and are looking to win. Votes are collected through a form online.This year's participating houses include:281 Ridge St.29 Haviland Ave.2 James Court77 Sanford St.8 Ida St.115 Bay St.1514 North N St.11 Edgewater Pl.32 Feeder Bend9 Edgewater Pl.14-16 Cameron Ave.158 South St.16 Garfield St.44 Orville St.41 Webster St.81 West Notre Dame St.29 Haviland Ave.23 Harrison Ave.4 Elizabeth St.27 4th St.35 Haskell Ave.26 E. Boylston St.The winning house will be announced ...

New cocktail lounge opening in Glens Falls

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:44 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Golden Monkey Lounge, an elevated cocktail bar, is opening at 58 South Street in Glens Falls. The lounge is set to have its soft opening on Friday, October 20, according to its Facebook page. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This is the same place Glens Falls Bagels used to be located until the eatery moved to South Glens Falls. The move was announced in late April, after the business’ previous home (next door to the former Irish Pizza) came under new ownership.Every Tuesday night, the bartenders will be competing in a mixology challenge to craft the perfect cocktail. The lounge will have specialty cocktails, sharables, desserts, and board games. New tavern opening on Central Ave in Colonie The Golden Monkey Lounge will be open Friday through Tuesday from 5 p.m. to midnight., with the kitchen closing at 11 p.m. The owners did not immediately respond to NEWS10's request for comment.

Stephentown man arrested for menacing a Trooper

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:44 GMT

STEPHENTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 71-year-old is facing charges for allegedly menacing a police officer on October 1. State Police charged William Cornell with second-degree assault, menacing a police officer or peace officer, and criminal mischief in the third degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Troopers were dispatched to a residence in Stephentown for the report of a physical dispute. Police say Cornell came to the door armed with a long gun.Investigations determined that Cornell was involved in a verbal dispute. He reportedly threw an item that injured the victim. The victim left the scene and called for law enforcement and medical assistance. Police seized the long gun and arrested Cornell. He was arraigned at the Grafton Town Court and remanded to the Rensselaer County Correctional Facility without bail.