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South Carolina abortion ban with unclear ‘fetal heartbeat’ definition creates confusion, doctors say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:55 GMT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — When the South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ban on most abortions this week, the majority wrote that they were leaving “for another day” a decision on when, exactly, the “fetal heartbeat” limit begins during pregnancy. Doctors practicing under the strict law cannot similarly punt on that question.Physicians say the statute’s unclear guidance is already chilling medical practice at the few abortion clinics that operate in the conservative state. With potential criminal charges hanging in the balance, most abortions are being halted as doctors wrestle with the murky legal definitions.“These medical definitions they tried to put forward are legislative and put forward by people who don’t practice medicine,” said Dr. Dawn Bingham, chair of the South Carolina section of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, or AGOC. “This language creates uncertainty among medical providers who may be unsure they’re legally allowed to terminate a pregnanc...

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly decline ahead of Federal Reserve’s Powell speech

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:55 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly fell Friday, discouraged by a Wall Street slump that followed a blowout profit report from Nvidia and mixed reports on the U.S. economy.Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 dropped 1.8% to 31,713.24 in morning trading. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 dipped nearly 1.0% to 7,111.60. South Korea’s Kospi lost 0.6% to 2,522.09. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng slipped 1.0% to 18,035.97, while the Shanghai Composite shed 0.3% to 3,073.25. Tokyo inflation eased to 2.9% in August from the previous year, largely because of lower energy prices, according to government data. The consumer price index, excluding fresh food prices, rose 2.8% from the previous year, the gains easing for the first time in two months. Although inflationary pressures appear to be gradually fading in Japan, amid stabilizing energy prices, the indicator for prices is still above the Bank of Japan’s target of 2%. High on regional investors’ minds is the speech by U.S. Feder...

Fed Chair Powell could signal the likelihood of high rates for longer in closely watched speech

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:55 GMT

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (AP) — When Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers a high-profile speech Friday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, many analysts think he could make one thing clear: That the Fed plans to keep its benchmark interest rate at a peak level for longer than had been expected.Powell isn’t likely to say whether the Fed will continue raising rates. But he may signal that any rate cuts are unlikely until well into next year. The central bank has already helped drive inflation down from painfully high levels. But Fed officials have said they need to keep rates high to further slow borrowing and spending and reduce inflation to their 2% target.The Fed chair’s speech — at an annual conference of central bankers — comes at a time of heightened uncertainty about the economy and interest-rate policies. Businesses are still hiring, and consumer spending has remained resilient even while inflation has eased from a peak of 9.1% in June 2022 to 3.2%. At the same time, “c...

Broomfield begins Class 4A title defense with blowout of Longmont

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:55 GMT

LONGMONT — The moment that Robert O’Brien took the reins of Broomfield’s football program, months after the Eagles were minted Class 4A’s state champion, he shifted their focus immediately toward the future.“Nothing about the state championship. Absolutely nothing,” O’Brien said. “Our goal is to go 1-0 every week. That’s really the only thing that we’re focused on is Longmont today and nothing else. That’s the last thing on our minds. We don’t talk about it. We’re not concerned with it. We’re in a new year and we’re pushing forward.”On Thursday night at Everly-Montgomery Field, after hiccups plagued both teams in a rainy debut rife with penalty-laden rust, the Eagles won their first week in a 42-14 showing over Longmont.Junior quarterback CT Worley, who stepped up to replace top gun Cole LaCrue — now at Wisconsin — finished his night with 148 passing yards in addition to three scores on the ground, as he seemed to gain more confidence with each passing throw. The Eagles ...

Americana mall in Glendale evacuated for possible toilet bomb threat

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:55 GMT

Shoppers were evacuated for a possible bomb threat after a toilet was mysteriously left at the Americana at Brand shopping center in Glendale on Thursday night.The incident was first reported around 8 p.m., according to Glendale police. Officers found the painted toilet around 50-100 feet from the AMC Theater at the shopping center.A note accompanied the toilet stating that the item may be a bomb, police said. A dolly typically used for hotel luggage was also seen nearby, but it's unclear whether that was used to transport the toilet.Authorities evacuated shoppers from the scene. Sky5 video shows the toilet appears to have many images and letters scrawled all across it. The messages on the toilet remain unclear.Shoppers were evacuated for a possible bomb threat after a toilet was mysteriously left at the Americana at Brand shopping center in Glendale on August 24, 2023. (KTLA)Shoppers were evacuated for a possible bomb threat after a toilet was mysteriously left at the Americana at ...

El Segundo Little League team punches ticket to Little League World Series U.S. championship 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:55 GMT

A group of boys from El Segundo are now headed on to the next round of the Little League World Series. The El Segundo Little League 12U All Stars represent the West region at the 2023 edition of the Little League World Series, and a 2-1 victory on Thursday over the Northwest region (out of Seattle, Washington) booked their spot in the U.S. Championship game on Saturday. The LLWS consists of an international bracket and a United States bracket, the latter of which consists of teams from all regions of the U.S. The West region team is one of two American teams left, and they are set to face off against the Southwest region team out of Needville, Texas – who they lost to 3-1 on Monday. El Segundo, Calif.'s Quinn Boehle (8) is greeted by Colby Lee (10) on his way back to the dugout after scoring against Seattle during the second inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)Sea...

Man found dead in parked vehicle near Los Altos High

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:55 GMT

LOS ALTOS – A man was found dead in a parked car Thursday afternoon near Los Altos High School, police said.Officers made the discovery around 12:55 p.m. while responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of Valencia Drive, according to the Los Altos Police Department.The police department and the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office are investigating the death, the cause of which was not immediately known.The coroner’s office will release the man’s identity once it is confirmed and his next of kin is notified.Anyone with information related to the case can contact Detective Sgt. Steven Spillman at 650-947-2689 or [email protected], or the anonymous tip line at 650-947-2774.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Laurie Houts killing: Judge dismisses bid for third murder trial on double-jeopardy grounds Crime and Public Safety | Coroner confirms human remains belong to missing Saratoga teen Crime and Public ...

Man found dead in car in Los Altos

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:55 GMT

(KRON) -- Los Altos police officers found a man dead in a car on Thursday afternoon, police said. The police department responded to the 200 block of Valencia Drive at about 12:55 p.m. to investigate a call for a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival, the officers found the man dead inside the car. IKEA store evacuated during SF grand opening The Santa Clara County Coroner's Office and the police department are investigating the death. The coroner's office will conduct an autopsy to identify the decedent and determine the cause of death. Anyone with information is asked to contact Los Altos police at (650) 947-2689.

Langeliers homers twice, Gelof hits tiebreaking shot as Athletics beat White Sox 8-5

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:55 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Luis Robert Jr. reached high above the center field wall to snag a potential home run and launched a long drive an inning later.Even though their star delivered with his glove and bat, the Chicago White Sox lost again. This time, to the team with the worst record in baseball.Shea Langeliers homered twice, Zack Gelof hit a tiebreaking two-run drive in the seventh inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the White Sox 8-5 on Thursday night.Robert did his part, robbing Brent Rooker of a homer and smacking a 444-foot drive.“Every loss is difficult, but tomorrow’s another day and we’ll try to win,” Robert said through an interpreter.It’s been a particularly rough week for the White Sox, who have lost nine of 12. They fired executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn on Tuesday and opened a four-game series between teams with among the four poorest records in the major leagues on a losing note.They combined for eight homers on a hot an...

Trump se entregó en Atlanta en la cuarta causa penal abierta en su contra este año. ¿Qué sigue ahora?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:55 GMT

(CNN) — Donald Trump se entregó este jueves en la cárcel del condado de Fulton, acusado de más de una docena de cargos derivados de sus intentos de revertir los resultados de las elecciones de Georgia en 2020. Se trata de la cuarta vez este año que el expresidente se enfrenta a cargos penales.Trump pasó poco más de 20 minutos en la cárcel del condado de Fulton, donde fue procesado y puesto en libertad bajo fianza. Los registros de la cárcel muestran que mide 1,90 metros y pesa 97 kg, tiene los ojos azules y el pelo rubio o fresa. Su número de registro fue P01135809.Poco después de salir de la cárcel se difundió la foto policial de Trump.Se trata de la cuarta vez este año que el expresidente se entrega a las autoridades locales o federales después de que se presentaran cargos criminales contra él, episodios que nunca se habían visto en EE.UU. antes de 2023.La escena de Trump viajando para ser arrestado mientras denunciaba que los cargos en su contra tenían motivaciones política...