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How the pediatric RSV shot shortage is hitting Austin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:06:28 GMT

TEXAS (KXAN) — In July, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced approval of a new drug aimed at preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants and young children two years and younger. Now, shortages in shot supply levels are leaving many families without access to the drug, as respiratory illnesses spread in the greater Austin region ahead of the colder winter season."I think nationally and even locally, the demand for the RCV [shot] was a lot larger than the manufacturers were anticipating," said Rannon Ching, president and chief pharmacy officer at Tarrytown Pharmacy in Austin. "We're starting to see these shortages, because they only produce a certain amount [of shots], and the demand for that has been a lot more." PAST COVERAGE: Why doctors say parents should ask their pediatrician now about the new RSV shot for babies There are three different types of shots available related to RSV: one for adults age 60 and older, a second for people who are between 32 and...

Gophers football: A few breaks for (or against) Minnesota would tell much different stories

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:06:28 GMT

In a slightly alternate reality, the Gophers football team could be 7-2 right now — if they would have held onto late leads against Northwestern and Illinois.In another not-so-different parallel universe, Minnesota also could be 3-6 — if they weren’t able to finish off nail-biters against Iowa and Nebraska.In the real world, the U sits at an average 5-4, with three regular-season games left to become bowl eligible with one more victory and still find a way to challenge for the Big Ten West title with multiple wins and help from others.“Two heartbreaking losses, but we’ve also had two celebratory wins that were incredibly close,” head coach P.J. Fleck said Tuesday. “One of them we haven’t done against a ranked Iowa team since 1981. There are things that this team is doing that are really special, and there are things that we are doing that we have to nip in the bud as fast as we can or it will keep happening.”Coming off Saturday’s 27-26 loss to Illinois, Gophers players were re...

CDTA launches new Purple line, connecting Capital Region public transit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:06:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- CDTA launched the new purple line, a rapid transit bus route running from UAlbany's campus to Crossgates Mall and Downtown Albany. The new route is part of a 10-year-long effort by CDTA and Senator Chuck Schumer to expand transportation options in the area. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “We set a vision," Carm Basile, CDTA CEO, said. "40 miles of bus rapid transit in the Capital Region. It’s the only place in Upstate New York where this is happening and today, we’ve achieved that goal with the implementation of the purple line, we now have 40 miles of bus rapid transit in the Capital Region.” The purple line will connect to other rapid transit lines in the region. The project cost $81 Million with the federal government, Federal Transit Administration, New York State Department of Transportation and CDTA contributing. Governor Hochul launches bridge strike prevention campaign “This is what we want...

4 great military-family-owned businesses to support

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:06:28 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Their families supported the country; now it’s time to support themIt doesn’t matter what branch you serve in or what your detail is, choosing to serve in the military is a profoundly selfless act. It’s a decision that could mean you give your very life to defend the country and its people.We don’t give as much back to military families as we could, once their service ends. But you can do something about that, besides writing to your government representatives, by giving your patronage to military-family-owned businesses, especially since Veterans Day is almost here. To help you do that, we’ve found four excellent military-family-owned businesses: Birdy Boutique, Brewing America, Red Dot Engraving and Toolbox Widget.Shop this article: Birdy Boutique Double-Sided Learning Blanket, Brewing America Muffin Top Nucleated Beer Glass and Red Dot Engraving Bullet B...

L.A. food truck workers face extreme temps, but regulations make fixing the problem complicated

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:06:28 GMT

Los Angeles' robust food truck scene is part of the city's culture, but those working inside the hot vehicles are facing severe risk of heat-related illnesses and there's little that can be done to help — at least right now.A new study from UCLA found that workers in L.A. food trucks are at an increased risk of suffering from heat-related health conditions, even when temperatures outdoors are mild.UCLA researchers analyzed five food trucks in Los Angeles to determined the risks their workers face due to high temperatures inside. What they found was concerning for those who provide the beloved service to L.A. residents. How an Armenian immigrant revolutionized the L.A. food truck scene Even when outdoor temperatures were as low as 60 degrees, temperatures near a food truck grill could reach as high as 100 degrees, up to 35 degrees hotter than the rest of the truck, and stay that high for hours, long after the sun has set and outdoor temperatures plunged. Among those interviewed as ...

'Amtrak Joe' Biden visits Delaware to promote $16 billion for passenger rail projects

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:06:28 GMT

BEAR, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden, arguably the nation's biggest Amtrak fan, visited a train maintenance shop in his home state of Delaware on Monday to showcase more than $16 billion in federal investments for rail travel along the busy Northeast Corridor, saying of long-delayed improvements, “we're finally getting it done.” The president highlighted spending to modernize 25 passenger train projects between Boston and Washington at an event in Bear, about 12 miles (20 kilometers) from Biden’s home in Wilmington. “Why, in the United States of America, do we not have the best rail system in the world?” Biden asked. Noting that better train service in some of America's busiest locales would help ease car traffic and potentially reduce fossil fuel use, he added, “There's so much more we can do to better the environment and quality of life.” Amtrak runs about 800,000 trips daily on its Northeast Corridor, the White House says, which makes it the nation’s busiest rail corridor. Monda...

Heinz to release Pickle Ketchup in 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:06:28 GMT

It’s a really big Dill!Pickle Ketchup, the latest condiment innovation from Heinz, is scheduled to make its nationwide debut in 2024.The newest condiment from the Kraft Heinz Company will combine “the tangy and savory flavor of pickles with the taste of Heinz Ketchup, the company announced Monday. Stouffer’s advent calendar filled with frozen dinners sells out in 15 minutes; restock available soon “Increased desire for tasty, yet unexpected condiments has served as our innovation north star for the last several years,” Katie Peterson, director of HEINZ Innovation at The Kraft Heinz Company, said in a statement.“The current pickle craze in America mirrors the irrational love HEINZ fans have for the brand, so it only made sense for our newest ketchup to blend these two beloved tastes together.”According to the company, an obsession with pickles is at an all-time high with 73% of Americans reporting that they enjoy the taste of a pickled cucumber. DiGiorno releasing Thanksgiving pi...

Building evacuated due to hazmat investigation near Caltech campus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:06:28 GMT

An apartment building was evacuated and a portion of a busy thoroughfare was shut down for a hazardous materials investigation near the Caltech campus Monday morning. The initial call came in around 6:15 a.m. Monday morning when a passerby saw a man dressed in a full hazmat suit mixing chemicals on his balcony, prompting them to alert police, the Pasadena Fire Department said.The apartment building is located in the 900 block of Del Mar Boulevard between Mentor Avenue and Wilson Avenue, adjacent to the Caltech campus. Pasadena fire officials told KTLA that it is not student housing, but some students do live there. A total of 18 units were evacuated, officials confirmed.Video from Sky5 shows what appears to be an impromptu lab setup on the ground floor porch of one of the apartments. It is unclear what chemicals may be present. Video from Sky5 shows what appears to be an impromptu lab setup on the ground floor porch of one of the apartments. It is unclear what chemicals may be ...

San Jose reaches settlement for scooter accident that left woman with broken teeth, nose

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:06:28 GMT

A woman who was left with a broken nose, teeth and fractured jaw after her scooter hit an out-of-commission light pole has reached a tentative settlement agreement with the City of San Jose.Bay Area resident Andrea Ortega is set to receive $337,500 as a result of a December 2019 accident at the San Fernando Light Rail station. While heading southbound on a motorized scooter after attending a San Jose Sharks hockey game, Ortega “faceplanted” after colliding with the light pole’s four-inch tall base, according to her attorney. An additional light pole that was nearby and supposed to be operating had a burnt-out bulb, leaving the area in darkness.Oakland-based lawyer Casey Kaufman said the city fixed the lighting after the accident.“They fully replaced all of the lighting and brought it up to what people would expect,” said Kaufman. “We’re happy to resolve the situation. And move forward.”San Jose City Attorney Nora Frimann declined to comment ...

Angelina Jolie and Jon Voight’s already fraught relationship roiled by opposing views on Israel-Hamas war

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:06:28 GMT

Even without their political differences, Angelina Jolie had understandable reasons for keeping her father Jon Voight at a distance for much of her life. The Academy Award-winning actor had cheated on her mother, Marcheline Bertrand, and left her to raise Jolie and her brother on her own.But in recent years, Jolie, 48, and Voight, 84, reportedly reconciled. She told Vanity Fair in 2017 that he helped her after her bitter, high-profile split from Brad Pitt. She said he had been “very good at understanding” that her six children needed their grandfather and that he was happy to play the “cool grandpa,” telling them stories and reading books to them.This famously fraught daughter/father relationship is back in the spotlight after Voight came out pretty strongly against Jolie over their different views on the Israel-Hamas war. He recorded a video on Instagram over the weekend, saying he was “very disappointed” that she spoke in defense of Palestinians...