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Rising number of suicides cited as one reason for decline in life expectancy for Minnesotans

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:43 GMT

For the past two decades, suicide deaths have been rising each year in Minnesota, echoing a nationwide pattern, said the Minnesota Department of Health.There were 808 suicides in 2021 and 835 in 2022, the department said in a news release.Death by suicide has been cited as one reason why overall life expectancy rates may be declining in Minnesota, particularly among men. From 2011 to 2021, suicide or intentional self-harm was the eighth leading cause of death in the state.“Suicide is a significant public health issue that involves the tragic loss of human life,” said Minnesota Commissioner of Health Dr. Brooke Cunningham. “It is important for us to take a comprehensive public health approach to suicide prevention that supports connectedness, belonging and protections from lethal means.”Minnesota’s suicide prevention efforts are based on the evidence that suicides are preventable, mental illness is treatable and recovery is possible.A report by the Minnesota Department of Health show...

Troy police investigating shooting near Ridge Drive

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:43 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- One person is in the hospital following a shooting in a wooded area near Ridge Drive in Troy. Police are on the scene and have it secured. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Troy Police say the shooting appears to be a targeted incident at this time. There is no indication of continued threat to the surrounding community. Police are using drone and K9 units to investigate.At this time, the suspect has not been identified and is not in custody. Police are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting to call detectives at (518) 270-4421.

Many Memorial Day ceremonies planned around St. Louis area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:43 GMT

ST. LOUIS – It will be a day of remembrance around the St. Louis area, marking this Memorial Day. Many events are planned to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country.One of those ceremonies is taking place at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in south St. Louis county. The Department of Veterans Affairs hosts a wreath-laying ceremony at the old flag circle in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at 10 a.m. There will be speeches, a moment of silence, playing of Taps, and a rifle volley.There will also be a ceremony at Soldiers Memorial in downtown St. Louis, starting at 9:45 a.m. Part of that ceremony will include the rededication of the memorial commemorating St. Louis-area residents who lost their lives in Vietnam. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN...

Memorial Day events around Southern California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:43 GMT

Southern Californians will have several opportunities to honor our nation's fallen this Memorial Day.Erin Myers was in Long Beach to view the "Honoring Our Fallen" memorial ceremony at Rosie the Riveter Park Monday. “We are reading the names of those that have died in combat since 9/11. But we also remember those in WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam,” Honoring Our Fallen Founder and Executive Director Laura Herzog said.The names will be read until around 1 p.m. and the public is encouraged to attend. Ellina Abovian was in Hollywood Hills for a Memorial Day event at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Hundreds of flags were placed early Monday morning to honor the fallen. “We like to do this every year and honor them and give back to our community,” Larry Garcia said.Other SoCal Memorial Day events8 a.m. - Hawaiian Gardens City Hall9 a.m. - Lancaster Cemetery at Lacy Park in San Marino9 a.m. - Veterans Park in Lomita 9 a.m. - Whittier City Hall9 a.m. - A Memorial Day Remembr...

They were designed to be safer: How de-horned cows created at UC Davis were doomed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:43 GMT

Every year, millions of beef cattle are born without horns, a trait that naturally emerged in Scottish pastures in the 16th century and has since spared many lives from goring.But when UC Davis created horn-free dairy cattle — through gene-editing, rather than generations of routine breeding — federal regulators did not welcome the new bovines to the herd.Under rigorous federal rules established in the early years of the genomic revolution, and upheld during the Obama administration, genetically modified animals are considered to be a new type of veterinary pharmaceutical, needing FDA approval. Without it, meat and milk can’t enter the food supply. As a result, the nine cows — and the experiment — are now dead, burned, at a cost of $1,200 each.“It was a waste. There wasn’t any risk,” said animal geneticist and professor Alison Van Eenennaam of UC Davis, who spent seven years on the project. “Basically, they were an unapproved drug.”In this July 11, 2018 photo, animal geneticis...

One injured in Memorial Day shooting near Luma Hotel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:43 GMT

(KRON) -- One person was shot near a hotel in Mission Bay early Sunday morning, the San Francisco Police Department confirmed to KRON4. Man found in Livermore lake identified by authorities The shooting happened just after midnight on the 100 block of Channel Street, where Luma Hotel is located. Officers arrived to find one man with gunshot wounds, and they provided aid while calling emergency medical services to the scene. The victim was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police say no arrests have been made at this time. Anyone who has more information about the shooting is asked to reach out to SFPD at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 to message with SFPD. You can choose to remain anonymous.  

2 years after French Open title, 1 year after 1st-round loss, COVID, Krejcikova aims to forget

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:43 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Two years ago at the French Open, Barbora Krejcikova arrived relatively unknown and relatively unaccomplished — and left with championships in both singles and doubles, something no woman had done at Roland Garros in more than 20 years.A year ago at the French Open, Krejcikova came in after three months off because of an elbow injury and her title defense in singles ended with a first-round loss, only the third ever by the previous year’s champion in more than a half-century of the Open era.And then her title defense in doubles ended before that event began thanks to a positive test for COVID-19, which hit her so hard she didn’t get out of bed for four days.As Krejcikova prepared to return to action in Paris on Tuesday, facing Lesia Tsurenko at Court 7, this much was clear in her mind: She does not want to dwell on what happened in Paris either of the past two years.“It all happened, but I’m definitely not thinking about it anymore,” Krejcikova said in an interview with...

Vuelca una embarcación turística en el lago Mayor de Italia: hay al menos cuatro muertos

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:43 GMT

(CNN) — Los cuerpos de cuatro personas fueron recuperados del lago Mayor, en el norte de Italia, tras el vuelco de una embarcación turística este domingo por la noche, según informó el servicio de bomberos italiano.Las operaciones de búsqueda y rescate concluyeron después de que el último cuerpo fuera recuperado a las 8 de la mañana, hora local (2 de la madrugada, hora del este), dijo el servicio de bomberos, Vigili del Fuoco, en un tuit este lunes.La embarcación, de 16 metros de eslora, transportaba a 24 personas cuando encontró dificultades durante una “violenta tormenta” y volcó poco después de las 19:30 hora local (13:30 hora del este) de este domingo, informó Sky Tg24, filial de CNN.Había 22 turistas a bordo, entre ellos pasajeros británicos, y dos miembros de la tripulación, según Sky Tg24.Un buzo busca cadáveres tras una operación de rescate en el lago Mayor, en el norte de Italia. (Crédito: Vigili Del Fuoco/Handout/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)Veinte personas fuero...

Cellmate is suspect in Md. inmate’s killing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:43 GMT

An inmate at a Maryland state prison in Jessup is suspected of killing his cellmate Saturday, according to state police.Nicholas Joseph Delfosse, 27, was found in his cell at the Jessup Correctional Institution with “multiple injuries,” just before 4:30 p.m., Maryland State Police said in a news release.He died at the scene, police said.Police identified his cellmate as a suspect in the homicide, and he’s being held in a different location within the Division of Correction. He hasn’t been charged and police said he won’t be identified until after charges are placed.Delfosse had been serving time at the prison for burglary at the time of his death.Police said investigators are waiting for autopsy results to determine how Delfosse died.The results of the investigation will go to the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office to determine charges, police said.Source

Frankfurt signs highly rated Swedish teenager Hugo Larsson from Malmö

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:43 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt signed highly rated Swedish teenager Hugo Larsson from Malmö on Monday.The 18-year-old Larsson, who can play in central or defensive midfield, signed a five-year contract, Frankfurt said. He will wear the No. 16 jersey for the club.“Larsson is a young and already established midfielder with enormous potential, and who will strengthen our squad,” Frankfurt sporting director Markus Krösche said. “Despite his tender age, Hugo is already a regular starter for the current Swedish cup holders, which gives you an indication not only of his talent but also his character. We’ll build him up and help him to take his next steps.”Kicker magazine reported that Frankfurt was paying 7.5 million euros ($8 million) to Malmö for the player’s transfer. Following the signings of Ecuadorian defender Willian Pacho (21) from Belgian team Royal Antwerp and Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush (24) from Wolfsburg, he is the club’s third reinforcement for next season.L...