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A new law is supposed to protect pregnant workers — but what if we don’t know how?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

Gina Jiménez | Kaiser Health News (TNS)Vanessa Langness had always been a bit worried about the chemicals she worked with as a biomedical researcher, but when she got pregnant in October, her concerns grew. The 34-year-old based in Santa Maria, California, suspected the ethidium bromide she was using in the lab for molecular cloning could put her and her baby at risk.She wasn’t sure what to do; she was only a few weeks into her pregnancy and didn’t know how it would affect her career.“Women are taught: You aren’t supposed to tell people until after the first trimester,” she said. “But that’s actually a really delicate stage for the formation of the baby.”Langness did some research online but couldn’t find much information on what kind of extra precautions she should take because of her pregnancy. Without realizing it, she had stumbled upon an often overlooked area of science and medicine: the occupational health of pregnant workers. Those who are pregnant often face hazardous circum...

12-year-old boy killed in Oceanside crash on 4th of July

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- A 12-year-old boy was killed in a collision involving two vehicles in Oceanside on Tuesday night, authorities said.According to the Oceanside Police Department, a call came in around 11 p.m. reporting a crash on North Myers Street and Surfrider Way. 4th of July shooting in East County leaves 1 dead; suspect at large Upon arrival, officers found two vehicles with a total of five occupants who were involved in the crash. The 12-year-old boy, who's identity has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at the scene, OPD confirmed to FOX 5. The condition of the others involved was not immediately released. Authorities say alcohol and speed are believed to be a factor in this deadly crash.An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Additional details are limited at this time. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Vista shooting leaves 1 dead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- One person is dead after a shooting Wednesday morning in Vista, authorities said.The shooting was reported shortly before 11:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Camino Corto, San Diego County Sheriff's Department said.The victim was taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. He has not yet been publicly identified. 12-year-old boy killed in Oceanside crash on 4th of July Authorities have detained one person of interest.Check back for updates on this developing story.

Petco Park to be featured on episode of 'The Bachelorette'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

SAN DIEGO — If you watch next week's new episode of "The Bachelorette" you may recognize a familiar site.The July 10 episode of the popular reality show will see Bachelorette Charity Lawson go on a one-on-one date at the downtown ballpark, which is home to the San Diego Padres.The details of the date, and who Lawson will be taking along with her, have not yet been revealed. These concerts are coming to Petco Park this summer The Bachelorette is a reality show where one woman is matched with a group of men and gradually narrows the field of eligible bachelors in her search for "the one."Lawson is a child and family therapist from Columbus, Georgia who appeared on season 27 of "The Bachelor" before being selected as the newest Bachelorette.In addition to being the home stadium of the Padres, Petco Park also plays host to major concerts with headlining acts, the Holiday Bowl game, the Holiday Market at Petco Park, The Links at Petco Park golfing experience, Monster Jam and more.

Republicans sue over rejection of party nominee to election board in Georgia’s most populous county

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — The Republican Party in Georgia’s most populous county is suing local elected officials over the rejection of one of the party’s nominees to serve on the county election board, saying he was being punished for trying to clean up voter rolls.In the lawsuit filed Friday, the Fulton County Republican Party asks a judge to order the county Board of Commissioners to appoint Jason Frazier to the county Board of Elections and Registration. Fulton County, which includes most of the city of Atlanta, is a Democratic stronghold.Frazier has recently filed challenges to the eligibility of thousands of Fulton County voters. The GOP lawsuit notes that both state and federal law permit such challenges and his “demonstrated commitment to preserving the integrity” of the state’s elections makes him “uniquely suited to help the county’s election process.” That is why the county Republican Party nominated him to the election board, the suit says.The five-member county electio...

Suspect in fatal shooting of Georgia sheriff’s deputy arrested after trying to flee in patrol car

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

CORDELE, Ga. (AP) — A sheriff’s deputy in Georgia was shot and killed Wednesday and the suspect tried to flee in the deputy’s patrol car, authorities said.The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said it is investigating the shooting, which left 26-year-old Deputy Tyee Browne dead. The suspect, 25-year-old Croshawn Cross, was charged with murder and other crimes.“A Crisp County sheriff’s deputy met evil as he patrolled the streets of Crisp County,” Sheriff Billy Hancock said in a video posted on Facebook.The deputy went to check on a vehicle in the middle of a road in Cordele, about 140 miles (225 kilometers) south of Atlanta, around 3:40 a.m., according to a news release from the GBI. The vehicle had been reported stolen, and when Browne exited his own vehicle to investigate, he was shot and injured by Cross, of Unadilla, the release says.Deputies fired at Cross, who took Browne’s patrol car and fled, leading law enforcement on a chase through multiple counties before ...

Hong Kong democracy activist in Vancouver, B.C., as bounty issued for arrest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

A democracy activist who’s in Vancouver, B.C., to promote his plan for a Hong Kong parliament in exile says he’s unafraid after the Chinese territory issued a bounty for his arrest over the proposal. Elmer Yuen nevertheless called on the Canadian government to abolish its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, in light of the $170,000 rewards offered for the arrests of Yuen and seven other activists in the United States, Britain, and Australia.Ottawa joined peers in condemning the move on Wednesday, with Global Affairs Canada sharing a message on Twitter that it is “gravely concerned” by Hong Kong seeking to apply its national security law outside the territory, saying it undermines democratic rights and freedoms.Yuen, 74, lives in the United States but is a frequent traveller to Canada. He was staying in Vancouver for several days to encourage people to support his goal of electing a Hong Kong parliament outside the territory and encourage the federal government...

Fire caused by fireworks kills one, injures four in East Texas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

GILMER, Texas (AP) — A man was killed and four other people were hurt after officials say a fireworks accident caused a large fire during preparations for an Independence Day event in East Texas. It was one of at least two deaths and many injuries across the U.S. over a holiday that typically sees upward of 10,000 emergency room visits because of injuries blamed on pyrotechnics. Upshur County fire agencies, deputies and medical personnel responded to a fire at the Firehouse 9 Farm Event Venue in Gilmer, Texas, around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday following an explosion that happened during the setup for a fireworks event scheduled for later in the day, according to a statement from the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office. Jared Scott Maddox, 58, who owned the venue, was found dead at the scene and four others were injured, the sheriff’s office said.Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office and officials from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are investigating. In a st...

Iowa’s Republican governor calls a special legislative session to revive abortion restrictions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday called a special legislative session to pursue new abortion restrictions after the state Supreme Court declined to reinstate a 2018 ban after about six weeks of pregnancy.The court was split 3-3 last month and did not issue a decision on the merits of the law, leaving open the possibility that the GOP-controlled Legislature would try to pass a similar ban. In the meantime, abortion remains legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.Lawmakers will meet on July 11. Most Republican-led states have significantly curbed abortion access since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year. Separately, the Iowa Supreme Court in 2022 reversed an opinion that said the state constitution affirms a fundamental right to abortion. After those rulings, Reynolds declined to call a special session last year to enact new restrictions, instead choosing to work through the state courts to try to get the 2018 ban into effect. The law h...

UNESCO report on Wood Buffalo park shows urgency of problems, First Nation says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

An Alberta First Nation that first brought concerns about Canada’s largest national park to UNESCO says a report from the United Nations organization reveals a growing urgency to deal with those problems. Melody Lepine of the Mikisew Cree First Nation says the report reaffirms the threats that dams, climate change and oilsands development pose to Wood Buffalo National Park where her people practice treaty rights. Wood Buffalo is at risk not only from industrial development, but long-term effects from climate change and upstream dams that are shrinking water levels.Lepine says both the Alberta government and Ottawa have to bring in long-awaited measures such as a risk assessment for the oilsands tailings ponds, as well as continued funding for efforts to improve and increase water flows.The UNESCO report, released last week, says Wood Buffalo should keep its World Heritage status and that some of its attributes are improving.But it says half of the environmental objectives for ...