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Mask Mandate Reinstated For Los Angeles Medical Facilities

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:12 GMT

With increased respiratory illnesses, Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health will now require visitors, patients and personnel to wear masks.The mandate comes as Los Angeles County has gradually seen cases of COVID-19 dip into the “medium” threshold of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) metrics. L.A. Public Health officials recorded an average of 10.5 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 L.A. residents, so they believed additional measures needed to be taken in healthcare settings.“During December 2023, the rate of new COVID-19 Hospital Admissions has steadily increased toward the CDC’s Medium Level,” the L.A. County order said. “For the previous 8 months, COVID-19 hospital admissions remained at the CDC’s Low Level. This current increase indicates a higher impact of serious illness from COVID-19 on the community.”In its most recent COVID-19 update, posted on Jan. 4, L.A. Public Health reported an average of 542 positive cases throughout the county, with 3.4 deaths daily....

Flash Mob Of Hundreds Causes Del Amo Fashion Center Shutdown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:12 GMT

The Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance saw a heavy police presence after hundreds of juveniles allegedly created a theft flash mob on Dec. 30.A total of five minors were arrested and it is believed they all gathered after a social media call to loot stores in the mall.“We have entered a very sad state when youth visit our community and cause harm and havoc,” Torrance Mayor George K. Chen said in a statement. “Crimes committed by youth or adults that are pre-planned and organized to loot and destroy property are not acceptable. Our criminal justice system must address these crimes so we don’t have these events repeated without serious consequences. We can and must be better.”A group of “disruptive” juveniles were first spotted by on-foot Torrance Police officers around 4:30 p.m., after which the number of groups increased and came from multiple locations.Torrance PD said the juveniles continued to be disruptive and injured one of their officers on-scene. That is when help was called ...

The DC-area wine that isn’t made from grapes — it’s made from honey

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:12 GMT

Vineyards can be found all over the region, and all of them grow grapes and other fruits to make their wines. But it’s not the only way to make wine.An Ethiopian recipe dating back thousands of years for a wine called “tej” uses just three ingredients — water, yeast and honey. One of the few places in the U.S. making tej also operates the only tasting room in the country, and it’s just inside the Beltway in Alexandria, Virginia.Gize Negussie operates Negus Winery with his wife. Ironically, it’s located on Vine Street just off Van Dorn Street in Alexandria.“Ethiopian honey wine, or tej fermented beverage, is made from honey, and dates back more than 3,000 years, the time of Queen of Sheba,” Negussie said. “And it’s part of Ethiopian meals, gatherings and celebrations.”It’s believed the Queen of Sheba brought tej back from a visit to King Solomon in Israel — yes, the one from the Bible.“She got a chance to try both wines, the grape wine and the honey wine, and ...

17-year-old kills sixth grader, wounds five others in Iowa school shooting, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:12 GMT

PERRY, Iowa (AP) — A 17-year-old opened fire at a small-town Iowa high school before classes resumed on the first day after the winter break, killing a sixth-grader and wounding five others Thursday as students barricaded in offices, ducked into classrooms and fled in panic.The suspect, a student at the school in Perry, died of what investigators believe is a self-inflicted gunshot wound, an Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation official said. Authorities said one of the five people wounded was an administrator, later identified by his alma mater as Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger. Authorities identified the shooter as Dylan Butler, 17, and provided no information about a possible motive. Two friends and their mother who spoke with The Associated Press said Butler was a quiet person who had been bullied for years.Perry has about 8,000 residents and is about 40 miles (65 kilometers) northwest of Des Moines, on the edge of the state capital’s metropolitan area. It is...

Wright State defeats Cleveland State 82-70

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:12 GMT

FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) — Brandon Noel had 24 points on 10-of-12 shooting in Wright State’s 82-70 win against Cleveland State on Thursday night.Noel also had nine rebounds for the Raiders (7-8, 2-2 Horizon League). Trey Calvin scored 20 points, going 7 of 13 (4 for 6 from 3-point range). AJ Braun shot 8 of 9 from the field to finish with 16 points.Wright State shot 60% from the field, including 8 of 16 from 3-point range.Tujautae Williams and Chase Robinson each scored 15 points for the Vikings (10-6, 3-2). Drew Lowder had 14 points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Blaine Gabbert to make first NFL start since 2018 as playoff-bound Chiefs face Chargers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:12 GMT

Sunday might be an opportunity to gauge how devoted Taylor Swift is as a football fan.One of the few pressing questions going into the AFC West matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers is whether the megastar entertainer decides to take in the regular-season finale at SoFi Stadium, where she performed six sold-out shows on her Eras Tour in late July and early August.If Swift shows up, she might see something resembling a preseason game — with boyfriend Travis Kelce on the sideline.With the Chiefs (10-6) locked into the third seed for the playoffs, Patrick Mahomes won’t get a chance until next season to see if he can get his ninth win in 11 starts against the Chargers. Blaine Gabbert will be making his first start since 2018, when he was with the Tennessee Titans.This will be the 49th start for Gabbert, who has played for six teams in 12 seasons.Gabbert said he doesn’t expect many changes with him running the offense.“We run coach (Andy) Reid’s offe...

Paopao scores 17 as top-ranked South Carolina cruises past Florida 89-66 in SEC opener for both

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:12 GMT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Coach Dawn Staley figured guard Te-Hina Paopao would eventually start shooting better. Staley expected it to happen weeks ago.Paopao heated up for the first time this season and scored 17 points, Raven Johnson added 16 and top-ranked South Carolina opened Southeastern Conference play with an 89-66 drubbing of Florida on Thursday night.Bree Hall added 15 points for the undefeated Gamecocks (13-0), who won for the 55th time in their last 56 games and extended their conference winning streak to 17. Kamilla Cardoso chipped in 10 points and 15 rebounds for the visitors, who also got eight boards and six blocks from Ashlyn Watkins.The Gators (9-4) lost their 16th straight in the series. This one was never close.South Carolina led 21-6 early and was up 17 at the end of the first quarter thanks partly to Paopao, a transfer from Oregon, hitting all four shots from 3-point range.“When she got one to go down, I think she was feeling it,” Staley said. “I tho...

Los atacantes se reían mientras violaban y mataban a una mujer en Israel el 7 de octubre, relata testigo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:12 GMT

Nota del editor: esta historia contiene descripciones explícitas y perturbadoras sobre violencia sexual.(CNN) –– Cinco hombres salieron de la camioneta y capturaron a una mujer, a la que le arrancaron la ropa mientras formaban un círculo a su alrededor. Uno la violó y la mató con un cuchillo. Luego la violó de nuevo, relató Raz Cohen, un sobreviviente del ataque mortal de Hamas en Israel el 7 de octubre.Rehén israelí liberada dice que sufrió una “guerra psicológica” durante los 50 días que estuvo secuestrada por HamasCohen había ido al festival de música Nova en el desierto del sur de Israel con su novia de dos meses, Maya. El intentó huir con otra amiga y la mataron, dijo. Cohen vio a otra joven con un disparo en la cabeza mientras corría para esconderse en un arbusto, el lugar donde presenció la violación, le dijo a CNN.La policía de Israel está documentando los casos de violación y violencia sexual cometidos cuando los combatientes de Hamas irrumpieron en Israel desde...

Youngblood’s 17 lead South Florida past Temple 76-68

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:12 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Chris Youngblood scored 17 points as South Florida beat Temple 76-68 on Thursday night in an American Athletic Conference opener.Youngblood shot 6 for 15 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free throw line for the Bulls (8-4). Kobe Knox scored 15 points, going 6 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 1 for 3 from the line. Selton Miguel shot 5 for 14 (2 for 7 from 3-point range) and 2 of 5 from the free throw line to finish with 14 points, while adding seven rebounds. The Bulls extended their winning streak to six games.Joran Riley led the Owls (7-7) in scoring, finishing with 21 points, eight rebounds and two steals. Hysier Miller added 17 points, four assists and three steals for Temple. In addition, Shane Dezonie finished with 10 points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Wonders’ 14 points lead Green Bay past winless Detroit Mercy 69-51

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:12 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Foster Wonders scored 14 points as Green Bay beat winless Detroit Mercy 69-51 on Thursday night.Wonders was 5 of 12 shooting (4 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Phoenix (9-7, 4-1 Horizon League). Preston Ruedinger scored 11 points, shooting 4 for 7, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc. Noah Reynolds finished 4 of 5 from the floor to finish with nine points.The Titans (0-16, 0-5) were led in scoring by Donovann Toatley, who finished with 14 points. Marcus Tankersley added 10 points for Detroit Mercy. In addition, Edoardo Del Cadia finished with nine points, six rebounds and two steals. The loss was the Titans’ 16th straight.Both teams next play Saturday. Green Bay visits Oakland and Detroit Mercy squares off against Milwaukee at home.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source