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2% of kids and 7% of adults have gotten the new COVID shots, US data show

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:20 GMT

By MIKE STOBBE (AP Medical Writer)NEW YORK (AP) — A month after federal officials recommended new versions of COVID-19 vaccines, 7% of U.S. adults and 2% of children have gotten a shot. One expert called the rates “abysmal.” The numbers, presented Thursday at a meeting held by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, come from a national survey of thousands of Americans, conducted two weeks ago.The data also indicated that nearly 40% of adults said they probably or definitely will not get the shot. A similar percentage of parents said they did not plan to vaccinate their children.In the late summer, government health officials made the nation’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign more like the annual flu campaign. Officials approved updated shots that have a single target, an omicron descendant named XBB.1.5. They replaced vaccines that targeted the original coronavirus strain and a much earlier omicron version. Last month, the CDC recommended the new shots ...

China Media Group signs agreement with Paris 2024 Olympics Organizing Committee

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:20 GMT

China Media Group (CMG) and the Paris 2024 Olympic Organizing Committee signed a strategic cooperation agreement on Monday.Shen Haixiong, president of CMG and Tony Estanguet, president of the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, jointly signed a memorandum of cooperation on behalf of the two sides in Paris, France. Both agreed to deepen cooperation in the promotion of the Paris Olympics and the production of related programs.Shen Haixiong (L), president of CMG, and Tony Estanguet, president of the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, jointly signed a memorandum of cooperation on behalf of the two sides in Paris, France, October 23, 2023. /CMGAccording to Shen, as a main broadcaster of the Paris Olympic Games, CMG will put together a 2,000-member team to ensure top-notch quality of production and broadcasting, assisted by cutting edge technology in 5G+4K/8K+AI format. CMG will produce public signals of four sports, inc...

Millions of fruit flies will be dumped on Los Angeles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:20 GMT

It’s fly vs. fly in the skies over Los Angeles.Earlier this month, the California Department of Food and Agriculture quarantined 69 square miles of metro L.A. after invasive and destructive Mediterranean fruit flies were found at a home in Leimert Park.Now, officials are planning to use small planes to drop millions of the insects on the area in an effort to eradicate them, SFGATE reports.So how does it work? In short, through birth control.Jay Van Rein, a spokesperson for the CDFA, told SFGATE that officials plan to dump 250,000 sterile male fruit flies per square mile in the quarantine area every week for six months, or perhaps longer.The quarantine radius includes areas of downtown and South L.A., Hyde Park, Baldwin Hills, Culver City, Inglewood, Pico-Robertson and Mid-Wilshire.Mediterranean fruit fly quarantine radius. Oct. 2023 (CDFA)Those who live within the zone are urged not to move any fruits or vegetables from their property and double-bag them in plastic before throw...

Serial retail robber arrested with stolen merch, guns, cash, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:20 GMT

A man who robbed Nordstrom stores in Los Angeles and businesses on El Paseo in Palm Desert was arrested Sunday and faces 11 felony charges, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Nickolas Mallory, 25, was arrested at a Los Angeles home by officers, including some from the LAPD Organized Retail Crime Task Force, police said in a news release.In addition to the thefts from Nordstrom stores and El Paseo businesses, Mallory was "also responsible for multiple Felony crimes in the Los Angeles Area and Riverside County resulting in a loss in excess of $100,000 in merchandise," police said.Police said they found stolen property, as well as evidence linking Mallory to the thefts, including two guns — one of which was modified to be fully automatic — two high-capacity magazines, ammunition and more than $2,000 cash.He was initially booked on a robbery charge, but the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office charged him with 11 felonies: two counts of robbery, three counts of burg...

Disneyland's legal fight against Anaheim wage law nears conclusion

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:20 GMT

The lowest-paid cast members at Disneyland could be getting a wage increase after the California Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from Disney regarding whether an Anaheim wage law applied to certain employees at the theme park.As first reported by the Los Angeles Times, the state’s 4th District Court of Appeal ordered raises and back pay for Disney employees, known as cast members, over the summer after a class-action lawsuit was filed.“Disney’s at the end of the road in terms of appeals,” Sarah Grossman-Swenson, an attorney representing Disney workers, told the L.A. Times. “The appellate decision is clear that Disney is required to comply with the law. The only issue left is the amount of damages.” Disneyland announces opening date for Adventureland Treehouse after extensive refurbishment In 2018, Anaheim voters passed a law requiring a $15 minimum wage for companies in Anaheim’s resort area who enjoyed “tax rebate” agreements with the city. The measure, known as Measure L...

Gronk says Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce NFL coverage is 'too much'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:20 GMT

Are you tired of the Taylor Swift- Travis Kelce romance headlines?Well, so is Rob Gronkowski The four-time Super Bowl champion appeared on Kay Adams' show, "Up and Adams," and shared his thoughts on the couple. Donna Kelce and Taylor Swift are seen during the first half of a game between the Chicago Bears and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sept. 24, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Getty Images)"@RobGronkowski says there is TOO MUCH Taylor Swift on TV during NFL games," the show posted to X, formerly Twitter.When Adams reasoned that the game of football doesn't change much and Swift sort of brings a breath of fresh air, Gronk wasn't having it. "I would just say ‘Bye, bye, bye.’ It’s just a little bit too much," he explained about the Kansas City Chiefs tight end's relationship with the singer.Rob Gronkowski arrives for the NFL Honors in Inglewood, Calif., on Feb. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)"Yes, you can show her. ...

Psychedelic Innovation Will Be In The Air at Wonderland Miami

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:20 GMT

The Psychedelic World is preparing to converge on Miami to discuss another year of major progress, and a couple of hiccups, at Microdose’s annual Wonderland conference. In the last couple of years, Wonderland has become a top-tier psychedelic conference. We’ve covered the last two, and both times we were amazed by the psychedelic innovations and progress. One thing we certainly appreciate is Wonderland’s level of inclusiveness — you’ll have a shaman from deep in the Amazon sitting next to a scientist from London who didn’t have any Miami-appropriate clothes. It’s pretty great. Wonderland’s CEO, Connor Haslam, is thrilled for the third installment. “At Wonderland, we’re catalyzing the future of medicine by bringing together the world’s foremost leaders in psychedelic science, mental health, and longevity,” Haslam said. “Now in our third year, I’m thrilled to host our largest and most ambitious event yet, showcasing over 250 visionary speakers and 150 sessions designed to educat...

Super Speciosa Review 2024: Is It Worth It? Honest Feedback from Verified Customers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:20 GMT

Sponsored ContentAuthor: Jamila KhanJamila is an avid researcher of all things cannabis-related with a passion for creating content in several niches, particularly the cannabis-related niche. She has written over several hundred articles on all the latest trends in edibles, vaping, strains and related products.Super Speciosa is often hailed as a leading vendor of high-quality, all-natural kratom products. There are many highly positive Super Speciosa Kratom reviews by satisfied returning customers.But is Super Speciosa really legit? And are their products safe?Our expert-vetted Super Speciosa review will explore the brand’s commitment to purity, potency, quality control, and more.We’ll explore everything you need to know about their kratom products, third-party testing, and more. Super Speciosa review – ready, set, go!Super Speciosa Review: First LookSuper Speciosa is a prominent player in the kratom market, frequently ranked among the top vendors to buy kratom onl...

Man killed in East San Jose shooting; suspect still at large

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:20 GMT

SAN JOSE — A man was shot and killed Wednesday night in East San Jose, according to authorities.Police found the man suffering from at least one gunshot wound after responding around 9:13 p.m. to a report of a shooting on the 1600 block of Tully Road.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Baby delivered after fatal hit-and-run crash in San Jose dies Crime and Public Safety | Exclusive: Santa Clara County to review its own role leading up to baby’s fentanyl death Crime and Public Safety | Teen arrested after dolls tied in nooses found hanging at three Saratoga schools last year Crime and Public Safety | New South Bay center in Gilroy offers universal service to victims of violent crimes Crime and Public Safety | San Jose police say food delivery driver forced himself into motel room before sexually assaulting a minor He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Santa Clara County Office of the Medical Exam...

Sunnyvale murder suspect identified 44 years after the crime, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:20 GMT

SUNNYVALE — For nearly 44 years, Estella Elena Mena’s death was a mystery. On Oct. 27, 1979, the 18-year-old woman was working as a security guard in the lobby of a Sunnyvale business when she was brutally stabbed multiple times during an attempted sexual assault, leading to her death at a hospital later that night.According to police, there were no suspects or leads in the homicide case — until now.The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety announced Thursday that Mena’s alleged killer has been identified through forensic testing as Samuel Silva, who was also 18-years-old at the time of the slaying.According to authorities, a sample of male blood was found at the original crime scene but a positive identification was unable to be made for decades. In Oct. 2022, Sunnyvale police submitted the sample for additional testing, which yielded new leads about the suspect’s identity.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | DNA evidence unveils Santa Cruz 1982 co...