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Missouri governor signs bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors, some adults

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:25 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Transgender minors and some adults in Missouri will soon be banned from accessing puberty blockers, hormones and gender-affirming surgeries under a bill signed Wednesday by the state's Republican governor.Beginning Aug. 28, Missouri health care providers won't be able to prescribe those gender-affirming treatments for teens and children. Most adults will still have access to transgender health care under the law, but Medicaid won't cover it. Gender-affirming surgeries for inmates and prisoners will be outlawed. The law is set to expire in 2027 as part of a Republican compromise with Senate Democrats. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Gov. Mike Parson also on Wednesday signed legislation that would ban transgende...

Man shot and killed in Bottom Line Bar & Grill parking lot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Violence overnight in south St. Louis after a man is found shot and killed near a popular Soulard landmark.It all unfolded basically at South 7th Street and South Broadway right across the street from the historic Soulard Farmers Market. The crime scene was focused on a parking lot just outside the Bottom Line Sports Bar and Grill, which is located in the Kosciusko neighborhood.Homicide detectives are leading the investigation into this case.Wednesday morning, police have identified the victim as 31-year-old Jamal Perkins of south St. Louis. St. Charles County residents upset over home value assessment Authorities told FOX 2 that a city park ranger heard shots being fired and was the first to find Perkins suffering from apparent gunshot wounds in the parking lot. This all happening just after 12:30 a.m. Perkins was pronounced dead at the scene.It's understood multiple loved ones of Perkins showed up at the scene after learning about what happened. Right now, police are...

Parson signs bills on trans-athletes, gender-affirming care

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:25 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed a pair of bills Wednesday morning aimed at banning gender-affirming care for minors and restricting transgender athletes to play on the team that matches the sex on their birth certificate.Missouri joins more than a dozen states in restricting or banning gender-affirming care to minors and at least 20 states in banning transgender athletes from playing on teams consistent with their gender identity.SB 49 bans access to puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, or gender-affirming surgery. It also affects Medicaid patients due to the state prohibiting any funds from covering gender-affirming care in Missouri. Surgery is also no longer be available to inmates and prisoners.SB 39 requires transgender athletes to compete on sports teams with their sex assigned at birth. The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) said there are eight trans-student athletes who been approved through their policy: four competing at ...

2 adults killed, boy airlifted to hospital, in head-on crash on U.S. 287 northwest of Fort Collins

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:25 GMT

A head-on crash northwest of Fort Collins on U.S. 287 early Wednesday left a 57-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman dead and closed the highway for more than three hours, according to the Colorado State Patrol.A 14-year-old boy who was riding with the woman in a Dodge Rambler suffered serious injuries and was flown by helicopter to a hospital, CSP spokesman Trooper Gabriel Moltrer said. The man was driving a Subaru Outback, Moltrer said.The two vehicles crashed shortly before 6:45 a.m. near mile marker 371 north of Livermore. One lane of U.S. 287 was opened at 10:21 a.m., he said.The cause of the crash has not been determined. No other information was available.

Ford recalls 125K vehicles due to risk of engine failure causing fires

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:25 GMT

Peter Sblendorio | New York Daily News (TNS)More than 125,000 Ford-manufactured vehicles are being recalled due to the possibility of engine failure causing a fire, according to a federal safety report.The recall includes 86,656 model year 2020-23 Ford Escapes, 35,501 model year 2022-23 Ford Mavericks, and 3,165 model year 2021-23 Lincoln Corsairs, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday.“Affected vehicles have 2.5-liter HEV/PHEV engines that could fail prematurely,” the NHTSA said in a consumer alert. “If they do, engine oil and/or fuel vapor may be released and accumulate near ignition sources, resulting in potential under-hood fires, localized melting of components, or smoke.”Owners will be contacted starting June 12, and a fix for the engine issue is expected to be ready by the year’s third quarter, the traffic safety administration said.“Ford advises customers to safely park and shut off the engine as [quickly] as possible if they hear unexpected engine ...

1 dead after being trapped under concrete wall in Pacoima

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:25 GMT

A person is dead after they were trapped by a fallen wall in Pacoima Wednesday morning, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.The wall's collapse was reported around 8:45 a.m., when firefighters responded to the 10500 block of Glenoaks Boulevard for reports of two people trapped.When firefighters arrived, they found that one person had gotten themselves out, but the other person remained trapped under cinder blocks.The person who self-extricated was taken to a local hospital with back pain. Footage from the scene showed multiple firefighters working to free the unidentified person, who was pronounced dead at the scene at about 10:30 a.m.No information about the victim's identity has been released. Nancy Fontan contributed to this story.

$1.4M Mega Millions ticket sold in Southern California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:25 GMT

There's a new millionaire in the Los Angeles area.One lucky person bought a ticket in Torrance that matched five of six numbers in Tuesday night's "Mega Millions" drawing, the California Lottery announced.The winning ticket was sold at the ampm minimart at 1800 West Artesia Boulevard in Torrance (Los Angeles County). The ticket matched numbers 29-57-23-6-12, just missing the Mega number 4.As of Wednesday morning, that winning ticket was worth $1,442,494. Although this ticket made someone a millionaire, no one hit the jackpot, which is now worth an estimated $240 million dollars for Friday night's drawing.Winning numbers for the June 7, 2023 drawing. (California Lottery)So far, this draw sequence has raised an estimated $15.2 million dollars for California public schools, Lottery officials said. The current jackpot roll started in mid-April after the jackpot was last hit in New York."Mega Millions" draws take place Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. PT.

Truck crashes into homeless encampment, injuring 1 in L.A.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:25 GMT

A pickup truck crashed into a homeless encampment after rolling down an embankment in the North Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles early Wednesday morning. The crash occurred around 12:15 a.m. on the southbound 405 Freeway onramp near Roscoe Boulevard. The truck drove off the ramp and rolled over, landing on an occupied homeless encampment, a California Highway Patrol spokesperson said.A person inside the encampment was injured and transported to a local hospital in unknown condition. There were also parties trapped inside the pickup truck but they were freed and uninjured, according to the spokesperson. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Pla Khang Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Highland Springs Avenue [Beaumont, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:25 GMT

Pedestrian-Truck Collision near Sixth Street Left 84-Year-Old Woman DeadBEAUMONT, CA (June 7, 2023) – Tuesday morning, a pedestrian accident on Highland Springs Avenue claimed the life of 84-year-old Pla Khang.The collision happened around 8:40 a.m. near the intersection of Highland Springs Avenue and Sixth Street.Based on the investigation, a big rig struck the pedestrian walking in an unknown direction on Sixth Street. Afterward, the involved driver immediately pulled over as witnesses contacted 911.Paramedics from the Riverside County Fire Department declared the woman dead at the scene. She was later identified as 84-year-old Pla Khang of Banning.Police said the trucker remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators. Authorities ruled out intoxication as a factor in the incident.At this time, Beaumont Officials are asking anyone with information about the pedestrian crash to contact the agency’s traffic bureau at 951-769-8500.The team at Sweet James sends thei...

Rebel Against Everyday Chaos with Tillmans Tranquils

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:25 GMT

The founders of Tillmans Tranquils, David Shiffman & Jason Brietstein, not only share a background in marketing but also share a passion for exploring alternative remedies and sustainable solutions for personal well-being. Armed with a deep understanding of the importance of holistic approaches and the growing demand for natural and sustainable products, the pair follow their ‘natural ingredient first’ ethos and are committed to providing high-quality, environmentally friendly hemp products that promote wellness and balance.Tillmans aims to stay at the forefront of advancements in hemp research, technology, and sustainability practices and to use this knowledge to offer innovative, high-quality products. Over the past 4 years, the company has expanded their product line to include not only the original mints but a full range of hemp-derived products. You can now find edibles, pre-rolls, flower, and more on their website.Tillmans puts plants before pills whenever possible. After ...