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UK officials warn low measles immunization rates could lead to tens of thousands of cases in London

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:47 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Health Security Agency said on Friday that measles vaccination rates in parts of London have dropped so low that the capital could see tens of thousands of cases of the rash-causing disease unless immunization coverage is quickly boosted.In a statement, the agency said that among some groups of children in London, fewer than 70% have received their first dose of the standard measles, mumps and rubella vaccine; two doses are needed to provide protection. Measles is among the world’s most infectious diseases and health experts estimate that about 95% of the population must be immunized to stop new outbreaks.The Health Security Agency said that although the risk of an outbreak across the U.K. was low, the current levels of immunization in London suggest that “a measles outbreak of between 40,000 and 160,000 cases could occur in the capital.” As of June 30, there have been 128 cases of measles in Britain this year, versus 54 cases last year. More than 60% of the ...

Wolves fined and told to implement action plan after discriminatory chanting against Chelsea

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:47 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Wolverhampton was fined 100,000 pounds ($131,000) on Friday and told to implement an action plan following discriminatory chanting by its fans during a Premier League match against Chelsea in April.The sanctions were imposed by an independent regulatory commission set up by the Football Association after Wolves acknowledged the homophobic nature of its supporters’ chants on two separate occasions in the second half of the April 8 game at Molineux.“They failed to ensure their spectators and/or supporters — and anyone purporting to be their supporters or followers — conduct themselves in an orderly fashion,” the FA said, “and do not use words or otherwise behave in a way which is improper, offensive, abusive, indecent, or insulting with either express or implied reference to sexual orientation.”Wolves condemned the chanting in a post-match statement but must take further steps to prevent similar future incidents as part of an action plan ordered by the commission._...

Italians outraged after judge clears man of groping teen because contact was under 10 seconds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:47 GMT

ROME (AP) — Italians are using social media to denounce a court verdict clearing a school janitor of a sexual assault charge for groping a 17-year-old student because it only lasted “around five/10 seconds.”The teenager said the man came up from behind her as she was pulling up her trousers while walking up the stairs in a Rome high school, and slipped his hand beneath her underpants, according to court documents. Pulling on the undergarments, he then lifted her slightly in the air. He admitted to groping her in the April 2022 incident but claimed it was a joke.A court in Rome ruled last week that the groping was ‘just a few seconds” and wasn’t sexual, and that it was so brief that his argument that it was a joke was convincing even if “inopportune.” Actor and comedian Paolo Camilli, who appears in The White Lotus, posted a video on TikTok this week fondling his chest in front of the camera as a chronometer counts down 10 seconds. “If this is not molestation, I don’t know what is,’’...

BlackRock: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:47 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — BlackRock Inc. (BLK) on Friday reported second-quarter profit of $1.37 billion.On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had profit of $9.06. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and costs related to mergers and acquisitions, came to $9.28 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $8.47 per share.The investment firm posted revenue of $4.46 billion in the period, which missed Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $4.47 billion.BlackRock shares have climbed slightly more than 4% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P’s 500 index has increased 17%. The stock has climbed 24% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BLK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/...

Eintracht Frankfurt signs Germany under-21 forward Jessic Ngankam from Hertha Berlin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:47 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt has signed Germany under-21 forward Jessic Ngankam from Hertha Berlin on a five-year contract.Frankfurt’s announcement on Friday will fuel speculation that its star forward Randal Kolo Muani could leave. The 24-year-old Kolo Muani, who scored 15 Bundesliga goals and set up 16 more in his debut season, has been linked with Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.Hertha, which was relegated from the Bundesliga last season, said it had done all it could to try to convince Ngankam to stay. The 22-year-old Ngankam had joined Hertha as a 6-year-old.“Unfortunately, he made another decision that we have to respect,” Hertha sporting director Benjamin Weber said. “Jessic is a true Berliner who came to us as a small boy, progressed through our academy, and from there into the professional area.”Ngankam helped Hertha’s under-19 team win the German title in 2018. He made his Bundesliga debut in May 2020 as a 19-year-old and went on to make 37 lea...

DC teen climbs mountain to help sister with her own uphill climb through life

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:47 GMT

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Why some Virginia students’ next report cards may be a better indication of what they know

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:47 GMT

In a video shared on YouTube, leaders at James Madison High School in Fairfax County, Virginia, said a student’s previous test grade will be changed if their score on the next test is higher, effective in the 2023-24 school year.The school will also use a rolling a gradebook, according to the video. Fairfax County Public Schools policy allows for either a traditional or rolling gradebook.In a statement, a school system spokeswoman said its a school-based grading decision that is in alignment with the county’s grading guidelines. Schools have some latitude as long as they fall within county rules. The spokeswoman characterized the elements discussed in the video as “nothing significantly new.”Late last year, Fairfax County said it started the process of reevaluating its high school grading policy, though there hasn’t been an update on those efforts since November. Meanwhile, in nearby Arlington, Superintendent Francisco Duran recently signed off on chang...

Suspect killed at Lakeside Motel in shooting involving deputy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) —A suspect is dead after a shooting involving a deputy took place early Friday morning at the Lakeside Motel.The Adams County Sheriff's Office tweeted that just after midnight that the department was involved in a shooting at the Lakeside Motel in Denver. The area is north of downtown in the Berkley neighborhood. Family of man shot and killed by Summit County deputy calls for investigation Based on the preliminary information, shots were fired when a deputy attempted to contact a suspect at the motel. The deputy believed the suspect was armed. ACSO did not say how many shots were fired. The adult male suspect was pronounced dead at the scene, but the deputy was uninjured. One lane is closed on southbound Federal Boulevard while police investigate.This is a developing story, FOX31 has a crew on scene and will update this story throughout the morning.

Denver weather: Little cooldown with a weekend storm chance

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Friday brings mostly sunny skies and mild highs in the middle 80s to the Front Range. Air quality is still low along Interstate 25, so an air quality alert is in effect until 4 p.m. in the Denver weather forecast.Pinpoint Weather: Advisories on July 14.Weather today: Sunny skies and mild temperaturesThe Denver metro will see plenty of sunshine Friday afternoon, helping highs top out in the middle 80s. Suspect killed at Lakeside Motel in shooting involving deputy Winds can become brisk in the second half of the day with a very small chance of a passing shower.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on July 14.Weather tonight: Partly cloudy with southern showersClouds stick around overnight Friday with some showers possible south of the metro area. Winds will get lighter with lows dipping to the 60-degree mark.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on July 14.Looking ahead: Mild on Saturday, then warming back upHigh temperatures will start the weekend and be comfortable in t...

Davie Police investigate after car crashes into canal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:47 GMT

Police responded to an area in Davie after a car was spotted in a canal. Davie Police officers were at the scene on the 13800 block of Southwest 14th Street where they investigated an area where a partially submerged vehicle was in the nearby canal, Friday morning. Sources said a barefooted woman captured on live 7Skyforce footage appeared to have been the driver of the vehicle that is now in the body of water. Officials said no injuries were reported. Authorities plan on remaining at the scene until the car is removed from the water.Police said the exact details have not been confirmed as they continue investigating the incident.