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Fauci acknowledges 'problems' after scathing report on pandemic response

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:31 GMT

(The Hill) -- Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, acknowledged “problems” in the country’s COVID-19 management following a scathing report on the U.S. response. Fauci told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins in an interview on Wednesday that the U.S. had a “fractionated” response and needed to deal with significant polarization of the pandemic. He said officials had believed that the U.S. was the best-prepared country from a science point of view, demonstrated through the rapid development of the COVID-19 vaccine, but challenges happened in other areas. “There were a lot of problems, Kaitlan, that we had,” Fauci said on “CNN This Morning."He noted that the U.S. struggled with implementing public health measures, having a uniform response and clear communication, as well as being able to get data “in real time.” Fauci added that the country should look to learn from the issues that happened during the pandemic to have...

5 honored for rescuing missing boy, 3, from New York train tracks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:31 GMT

NEW YORK (WPIX) - A group of transit workers have been honored for rescuing a 3-year-old boy with autism who was found on a New York train track earlier this month, officials said. The five Metropolitan Transit Authority employees - Shawn Loughran, Williams Kennedy, Marcus Higgins, Max Chong and Christopher Fraina - were hailed as heroes during a commendation ceremony Tuesday. (Credit: MTA)“Everybody’s quick thinking and the perfect timing allowed us to get this child off the tracks and back to his family," Kennedy said. On April 6, the Metro-North crew saw the child was stuck on the top of the third rail on the northbound train tracks near the Tarrytown station. A video released by the MTA showed the train slowing down before Higgins jumped onto the tracks and sprinted 40 yards to retrieve the toddler. The team then took the child back to the Tarrytown station to be evaluated. MTA supervisor randomly attacked on subway platform: ‘It happened so quick’ During the ordeal, Chong ...

Mushroom hunters discover 2 bodies in Missouri woods

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:31 GMT

PEVELY, Mo. (KTVI) – For the second time in one week, a mushroom hunter in Missouri discovered human remains. In Pevely, the remains are believed to be evidence of the city's first murder since the '90s.The woman's body was found by Jill Rodgers, who was out in the woods looking for morel mushrooms Sunday. "I was walking up the hill, and I was coming near this long tree that was laid over," said Rodgers. "There was something huge laying down on the ground. There was a moving blanket, so I pulled that back. I took a big tree limb and lifted it up, and it clearly looked like a foot, a human foot."Pevely police and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office are awaiting autopsy results from the medical examiner to find out the age and name of the woman, who is currently unidentified.The circumstances of her death are suspicious, police said. "When you're in a community that is a close-knit community, it's a shock," said Chief Mark Glenn of the Pevely Police Department. "That emotional part ...

Nashville student barred from prom for wearing suit getting private prom

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:31 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Nashville community is stepping up to throw the ultimate prom for a Nashville Christian School student who was reportedly not allowed to attend their senior prom for choosing to wear a suit instead of a dress."It was brave of them to make the sign and stand out in the front of their prom and it was powerful," Nashville business owner Derek Van Mol explained.The post by Nashville Christian School senior B Hayes on Instagram showed the student in a black suit holding a sign that said, "They wouldn't let me in because I'm in a suit." PREVIOUS: Nashville Christian School student barred from attending prom for wearing suit In the post, B wrote, “I should not have to conform to femininity to attend my senior prom. I will not compromise who I am to fit in a box. Who are you to tell us what it means to be a woman?”Nashville Christian School said in a statement that it has "established dress requirements for daily school attendance and at our special events. A...

Lake George students learn how to be firefighters

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:31 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Students at Lake George Junior-Senior High School know about the village fire department - located just up Ottawa Street from the high school's rear side. On Tuesday, students got to learn about what firefighters go through at departments like their close neighbor. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Crews from Lake George, North Queensbury, Bay Ridge, Pilot Knob and Queensbury Central fire departments visited Lake George's high school on Tuesday, giving more than 200 students the chance to get hands-on with equipment and learn what it takes to be a firefighter. Students tried on gear, performed mock drills, swung sledgehammers, and used weights to simulate breaking through the ceiling of a burning building. They also heard about what makes the job worth the danger from John Coccozza-Hill, a Lake George fire chief and former graduate of the high school himself.A Lake George Junior-Senior High School...

Lineup announced for Schaghticoke summer concert series

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:31 GMT

SCHAGHTICOKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schaghticoke Entertainment Committee has announced the free summer concert lineup for 2023. The 16th annual Thursday Evening Concert Series will take place every Thursday this summer beginning on June 22. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! LineupJune 22: Brian KaneJune 29: Soul ProviderJuly 6: Harmony RocksJuly 13: The Accents (Car Show)July 20: Legacy (Journey and Foreigner Tribute)July 27: Kyle Bourgault Band (Xmas in July)August 3: Wail OnAugust 10: Lustre Kings (Car Show)August 17: Large FarvaAugust 24: Beatin' The Odds (Fireworks) Derek Hough bringing live dance show to Albany Each concert will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with the last concert on August 24. The concerts take place at the Schaghticoke Town Hall Gazebo.

Red Cross to install free smoke alarms in Troy homes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:31 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Saturday, April 29, Troy residents are able to have a free smoke alarm installed in their homes. Residents can register with the Northeastern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross here or contact the Red Cross at [email protected]. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Not only will volunteers install smoke alarms, but they will also share information on the causes of home fires, how to prevent them, what to do if a fire breaks out, and how to create an escape plan. The Red Cross is also seeking additional volunteers to assist during the Sound the Alarm event. Training will be provided. Sign-up to be a volunteer here or by calling 518-694-5121.

Man charged with attempted rape at St. Louis Metrolink stations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One man is behind bars after reports of attempted rape at two St. Louis Metrolink stations earlier this month. Dartarius Gibson, 37, is charged with three felonies in the investigation, including two counts of rape/attempted rape and one count of sodomy/attempted sodomy. Top Story: Mushroom hunter describes discovering body in the woods According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, the reported incidents date back to April 18 and 19. Gibson reportedly targeted women at two underground Metrolink stations; the one on North Sixth Street for the Convention Center and another one nearby at Eight and Pine Streets. Court documents state that Gibson asked women for directions at two different stations before he briefly turned away and exposed his genitals. Gibson reportedly made contact with both women as they attempted to run away. One victim was able to fight and get away, while Gibson reportedly ran away after the other victim started screaming. Both reported instances w...

St. Louis Ballet taking modern approach to 'Swan Lake' performance with Taylor Swift video costumes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Ballet is preparing for their modern approach of their Swan Lake performance over the weekend. It's the story of a princess who was cursed and turned into a swan by evil sorcerer. It was first performed in 1877 by the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. This St. Louis restaurant has the best soul food in Missouri, food writers say In 2023, the ballerinas seek to retain the authenticity of the symphony orchestra. However, they've added modern attire - the tutu skirts from Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off' music video.The Springfield Symphony Orchestra will attempt their version of the program. Tim Ezell spoke with Ballerina Rebecca Cornett about the drama, music, and storytelling that will be seen.

Rolla woman charged with three felonies in toddler's death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:31 GMT

ROLLA, Mo. - A Rolla woman is behind bars on felony charges as police investigate a toddler's death from earlier this week. Prosecutors have charged Emily Buell, 33, with involuntary manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a child and abuse or neglect of a child (resulting in death). Top Story: Mushroom hunter describes discovering body in the woods The Phelps County Sheriff's Department says Buell is accused in the death of a two-year-old boy. Around 10 a.m. Monday, authorities were informed that the boy had fallen into a swimming pool in the 11000 Block of Cedar Grove Lane. The boy was rushed to a hospital, but later died from his injuries. Buel is jailed in Phelps County in a $100,000 bond, per Missouri court records.