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Test to assess risk for opioid addiction — and more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:35 GMT

For Tuesday, Dec. 26, WGN’s Bronagh Tumulty has new medical information, including: More Coverage: WGN's Medical Watch Test to assess risk for opioid addictionThe FDA has approved a genetic test to assess a person's risk for opioid addiction. The Avert-D test is meant for adults who may have to take a short course of oral, opioid pain medications such as after surgery. Avert-D uses a cheek swab sample to analyze genetic markers associated with addiction. It can only be prescribed to people who haven't used opioids before and it's not meant for people being treated for chronic pain. Some experts are skeptical. They say genetics are complicated and the tests could result in false positives. If you or someone you know is in crisis you can call the national hotline at 1-800-622-HELP.  And you can find treatment options and support groups online at find treatment dot gov. Vibrating weight loss pillA new vibrating pill could help people lose weight. The pill was deve...

Pennsylvania SPCA empties shelter for first time in 47 years

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:35 GMT

ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — For the first time in 47 years, the Adams County SPCA's shelter in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, was empty after nearly 600 animals were adopted this year.The SPCA posted to Facebook that its kennels were almost filled with dogs two weeks ago, but now all the dogs have been adopted."To say that we are beyond excited is an understatement," shared the SPCA on Facebook. "The staff and volunteers have worked VERY hard to take care of the animals in our care and to make sure they got adopted to the right home!"The Adams County SPCA says 598 animals were adopted this year and 125 strays were reunited with their owners.Now that they have so much extra room, animals from other Pennsylvania shelters are being brought in to help alleviate pressure on shelters that may be overcrowded. However, the shelter says they are not accepting any out-of-state or international animals.The SPCA will continue to accept owner surrenders from Adams County residents and will branch out ...

Gophers safeties coach Danny Collins to call defense in bowl game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:35 GMT

DETROIT — Gophers will turn to safeties coach Danny Collins to call the U defense against Bowling Green in the Quick Lane Bowl on Tuesday at Ford Field.It’s a full-circle moment for Collins, who was a ball boy for Western Michigan in the Little Caesars Bowl in this stadium in 2011. Then, when the U came to the Quick Lane Bowl in 2018, Collins was a gradate assistant at Minnesota for the Gophers’ win over Georgia Tech.Collins pre-dated Fleck’s arrival as head coach at Western Michigan in 2014. Collins began working for the Broncos football department in 2012 and was a graduate assistant under Fleck in 2015-17.Collins, of Oak Lawn, Ill., followed Fleck to Minnesota and was a defensive graduate assistant in 2015-16, then quality control and senior defensive analyst before moving into his current role in 2022.Collins got the nod to call the defense over cornerbacks coach Nick Monroe and defensive line coach Winston DeLattiboudere. Monroe called the defense in the U’s 28-20 w...

Amsterdam man arrested on multiple drug charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:35 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Gabriel T. Wheeler, 45, of Amsterdam, was arrested on multiple drug charges. Wheeler was taken into custody following an investigation into reported narcotics sales in Amsterdam. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Amsterdam Police say Wheeler was wanted on an active warrant. He was charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree.Wheeler was arraigned in Amsterdam City Court. He was remanded to the Montgomery County Corrections with a $10,000 cash or $50,000 bond bail.

4 arrested on prostitution charges in Amsterdam

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:35 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Four people have been arrested in the City of Amsterdam on prostitution charges. These arrests stem from a joint investigation by the Amsterdam Police Department, the New York State Police Violent Gang Narcotics Enforcement Team, and the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! During the investigation, law enforcement found that online platforms were being used to facilitate illegal activity. Since the investigation is ongoing, police said that specific details about the suspects and their methods will not be shared at this time.ArresteesShanice Aaliyah Nuttall of AlbanySandra J. Bowen of TroySylvia D. Stinson of SchenectadyAushaule N. Jenkins-Pryer of Albany Woman shot in head in Albany on Christmas "Exploitation of any kind is unacceptable," said Montgomery County District Attorney Lorraine Diamond. "Our office is committed to working with law enforcement to aggressiv...

Aftermath of heavy rain remains in Warren County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:35 GMT

LAKE LUZERNE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Remains of the coastal rain can still be seen around Warren County. Despite reparations by the Warren County Department of Public Works, several town-maintained roads remain closed. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! In Lake Luzerne, Call Street will be closed until at least Thursday to allow culvert work and paving. The road was reopened temporarily during the holiday weekend.County Route 11 and Trout Lake Road remain closed. Work will begin on Trout Lake Road on Tuesday. Warren County will focus on County Route 11 in the coming days when a new culvert is complete.Warren County residents can stay updated about road closures via the Warren County Sheriff's Office website or the Ready Warren County cellphone app.

Suspect in custody after fatal Riverview shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons is investigating a fatal shooting that took place early Tuesday morning.Police responded to the shooting at around 5:57 a.m. on the 10000 block of Sheldon Drive. Upon arrival, the man shot was quickly taken to a nearby hospital. He later died from the injuries. 300 new Illinois laws take effect in 2024 – Here are five worth knowing The suspect involved in the shooting is in custody but has not been identified. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Three hands-off centerpieces to simplify holiday hosting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:35 GMT

By Ali Slagle, The New Your TimesThoughtful guests often offer to lend a hand in the kitchen, but they don’t have to be sous-chefs if you put your oven to work instead.When you let ingredients luxuriate in the oven, you end up with less prep work and no nerve-wracking, last-minute sautéing in front of an audience. A low-and-slow roast or braise even frees you up to clean the house, set the table, stir together drinks and mingle with company.Logistical perks aside, these three dishes also taste incredibly rich given their minimal effort. A tough cut of meat surrenders to a wobble. Chicken skin crisps to a brittle chip, and whole winter squash willingly yield to being pried open. The oven’s dry heat reduces liquid and browns surfaces without toughening meat and vegetables, extracting deeper flavor from ingredients so you can use fewer for grand results.And, because the food is slow to cook, it’s also slow to overcook — if you’re distracted and leave something in the oven for a f...

RTD’s D, H lines resume normal route after Union Station detour

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:35 GMT

RTD’s D and H lines have resumed their normal downtown route after being detoured for about 30 minutes due to a stitch problem at the Auraria-Colfax Station.Both routes were skipping the Theater District-Convention Center Station and downtown loop stations and instead going to Union Station, according to an RTD service alert. They resumed their normal routes about 11 a.m.Related ArticlesTransportation | RTD rail line service restored to three lines after power outage Transportation | South Broadway to close at I-25 Friday evening through midday Saturday for Denver bridge project Transportation | Broomfield takes first steps toward demolition of $135 million 1stBANK Center Transportation | Pedestrian hit by RTD train in Thornton, temporarily halting N Line service Transportation | Free RTD rides reduced Front Range air pollution in July and August. But is that enough? The D Line travels from Littlet...

Ukraine, Moldova and the European Commission signed an agreement to improve transport connectivity

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:35 GMT

The European Commission signed high-level agreements with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova on Friday to revise the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) on their territories and improve connections with the EU, according to a press release from the European executive. The revised TEN-T maps for both countries reflect new transport priorities following Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. The changes will be reflected in the new TEN-T regulation when it enters into force in early 2024 and will further expand four European transport corridors in Ukraine and Moldova.According to the European Commission, the revised Trans-European Transport Network will set the mandatory targets:Passenger railway lines on the TEN-T core and extended core network shall allow trains to travel at 160 km/h or faster by 2040. The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) must be rolled out on the entire TEN-T network as the single European signalling system in Europe to make rail safer and...