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Rapidly spreading fungus already in Illinois presents 'urgent' threat, CDC warns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – A fungus that poses "an urgent antimicrobial resistance threat," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has already been detected in more than half of U.S. states. Candida auris, or C. auris, is so concerning because it is often resistant to anti-fungal drugs, making it hard to treat infections. It can also be hard to identify with standard lab tests, making it even more difficult to treat properly and early. The fungus was first detected in the United States in 2016. The fungus "spread at an alarming rate" between 2020 and 2021 in health care facilities, the CDC wrote in a memo released Monday, and has continued to spread in 2022. ‘Ozempic face’: Doctors explain side effect of weight loss drugs By the end of 2022, there were more than 8,000 instances of Candida auris identified across 28 states and Washington, D.C. The map below shows confirmed cases of the fungus, with states shaded in red having the most infections. While it usually isn't a si...

Shaq-owned ‘Big Chicken’ stands to open at Busch Stadium

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A chicken restaurant chain owned by former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal will soon be a "hit" in St. Louis, specifically at the ballpark. "Big Chicken" will open its newest location at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 30 for the St. Louis Cardinals' home opener.Founded in 2018, Big Chicken fuses Shaq’s home-cooked childhood favorites with several trending flavors. Customers can order crispy chicken sandwiches and tenders, along with Cheez-It crusted mac n’ cheese and hand-crafted ice cream shakes. Trending: St. Louis rage -- Chicago’s thin-crust pizza featured in the New York Times At Busch Stadium, fans have the option for a unique St. Louis-crafted menu item. Fans can order a sandwich named the “314” after the St. Louis area code. The sandwich consist of the brand’s Nashville Hot Crispy Chicken with Shaq Sauce, and it's served on a Cardinal Red Maple Bacon doughnut. “Big Chicken is quickly becoming a household name, and for all the right reasons – especially their commit...

Cracker Barrel closes doors in Ferguson

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - One St. Louis-area Cracker Barrel restaurant is closing doors after nearly 20 years in business. The Cracker Barrel location at 10915 New Halls Ferry in Ferguson has permanently closed, FOX 2 has confirmed with a company media spokesperson. The chain cites pandemic effects and staffing shortages as reasons behind the closure. Cracker Barrel released the following statement, in part, on the Ferguson restaurant closing:"At Cracker Barrel, we take deep pride in being part of the communities in which we operate. For nearly 20 years, we’ve been honored to welcome guests into a home-away-from-home at our Ferguson, Missouri store.  We are saddened that we have been unable to overcome the impact the pandemic had on our business and our staffing in Ferguson and have made the difficult decision to close the store effective March 20.Given our deep ties to the Ferguson community, this was not a decision our team made lightly or before our local team had done everything they coul...

Lotus jam band drummer Chuck Morris and son feared dead as divers search Arkansas lake

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

Divers, dogs, and boat crews with sonar kept searching Tuesday on Beaver Lake in Arkansas for missing Colorado musician Chuck Morris, a percussionist for the band Lotus, and his son Charley, authorities in Arkansas said.Benton County’s recovery team also deployed aircraft and K-9 dogs as they scanned the lake, which reaches depths up to 200 feet, said Lt. Shannon Jenkins, spokeswoman for the Benton County Sheriff’s Department.Morris, 47, and his 20-year-old son went kayaking Thursday and did not return.Searchers last week found two kayaks and a coat on the lake.“There was a storm on Thursday when they went out. It was a pretty good storm that came in, with winds,” Jenkins said. The gusts reached speeds up to 40 miles per hour, she said.“We were all hoping for a miracle, but at this point, the search for Chuck & Charley has moved to a recovery,” the band Lotus tweeted Tuesday morning.We were all hoping for a miracle, but at this point, the search for Chuck &...

Rapidly spreading fungus already in California, 27 other states presents 'urgent' threat, CDC warns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

A fungus that poses "an urgent antimicrobial resistance threat," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has already been detected in more than half of U.S. states. Candida auris, or C. auris, is so concerning because it is often resistant to anti-fungal drugs, making it hard to treat infections. It can also be hard to identify with standard lab tests, making it even more difficult to treat properly and early. The fungus was first detected in the United States in 2016. The fungus "spread at an alarming rate" between 2020 and 2021 in health care facilities, the CDC wrote in a memo released Monday and has continued to spread in 2022. ‘Ozempic face’: Doctors explain side effect of weight loss drugs By the end of 2022, there were more than 8,000 instances of Candida auris identified across 28 states and Washington, D.C. The map below shows confirmed cases of the fungus, with states shaded in red having the most infections. While it usually isn't a significant thr...

Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old: 'I thought I had died'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A Virginia teacher who was shot and wounded by her 6-year-old student said it has changed her life and she has vivid memories and nightmares about that day.“I just will never forget the look on his face that he gave me while he pointed the gun directly at me,” first-grade teacher Abby Zwerner said during an exclusive interview with NBC’s Savannah Guthrie about the student. “It's changed me. It's changed my life.” She said she's still in shock and can't make sense of it, in a portion of the interview that was aired Tuesday morning on “Today."“I'm not sure when the shock will ever go away because of just how surreal it was and the vivid memories I have of that day. I think about it daily. Sometimes I have nightmares,” she said.Speaking publicly for the first time since the Jan. 6 shooting, Zwerner said in a portion of the interview that was aired Monday on “NBC Nightly News" that she's had a challenging recovery. She's had four surgeries and has some days when...

Richard Cortez Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run on Franklin Boulevard [Sacramento, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

Hit-and-Run Driver Near 26th Avenue Fatally Injures 52-Year-Old Glendale ManSACRAMENTO, CA (March 21, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a hit-and-run crash on Franklin Boulevard claimed the life of Richard Cortez.Officers responded to the incident around 6:00 a.m. near Franklin Boulevard and 26th Avenue in South Sacramento.Upon arrival, they located the man suffering from serious injuries. However, the driver was not spotted at the scene.Eventually, medical personnel arrived and transported the man to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.Later, the Sacramento County coroner’s office identified the deceased victim as Richard Cortez.In the end, officials closed Franklin Boulevard between 26th and 27th Avenue to conduct an investigation and preform cleanup duties.Those with further information about the hit-and-run suspect can contact the authorities at 916-808-5471 or the Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-HELP.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow f...

Steven Tadeo Pronounced Dead in Two-Vehicle Crash on State Route 99 [Yuba City, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

30-Year-Old Teacher Killed in Semi-Truck Accident on Oswald RoadYUBA CITY, CA (March 21, 2023) – Sunday afternoon, Steven Tadeo sustained fatal injuries in a semi-truck versus pickup truck collision on Highway 99.According to the CHP, the incident happened around 12:05 p.m. along SR-99 and Oswald Road.Investigators said a semi-truck stopped and attempted to accelerate to make a left turn back onto the highway.However, the truck went into the path of a northbound 2023 Toyota Tacoma on Highway 99. Subsequently, the impact wedged the Toyota underneath the semi’s trailer. Police said the semi-truck driver contacted 911 and remained at the site of the incident.Unfortunately, the responding officers declared the Tacoma driver dead at the scene. Later, the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office identified the deceased driver as 30-year-old Steven Tadeo of Westwood.In the end, Yuba City Officials closed down State Route 99 between Barry Road and Oswald Road for at least two hours to all...

Celebrate A Taste Of Spain With L.A. Paella

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

One of the best known dishes in Spanish cuisine, paella is a rice dish that originated in Valencia and takes its name from the wide, shallow traditional pan used to cook the dish on an open fire. Monday, March 27, is National Paella Day, and with a wealth of Spanish restaurants in L.A., there are plenty of ways to celebrate.Variations are limited only to the cook’s imagination, but usually consist of round-grain bomba rice, green beans, rabbit, chicken, duck, shellfish and butter beans, seasoned with rosemary branches, taking its yellow color from saffron or turmeric.At Tatel Beverly Hills, one of Los Angeles’ most authentic Spanish restaurants, the famous rice dish is prepared using classic Spanish recipes and rice grown in Valencia to create traditional Valencian paellas that rival those found in Spain. To celebrate “the day of the rice cooked in the pan,” on March 27, the restaurant will offer diners the chance to try its signature paellas for free, as well as witness first-hand ...

Ready for tax day 2023? Here’s what Americans spend their refund on

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

When it comes to the upcoming tax day 2023, Americans can’t really be divided between two polar opposites — people either get excited to do their taxes because they anticipate a refund, or they dread it because they’re pretty sure they’ll have to pay and the whole process is a pain, in the first place.For those who do get a refund, the question is: what to do with it? Here’s how Americans plan on spending their tax returns in 2023. Tax Day is on April 18, 2023 The majority of those who were surveyed will save their refunds.Knowing that there’s a recession, people all over the world are forced to spend more. What’s surprising, however, is that based on GOBankingRates’ survey, 25.75% of the Americans they asked said they’ll put their tax return into savings — and many financial advisors and economists also think that this is the best choice for where their refund should go.Unfortunately, the average amount of tax refunds is expected to drop by a few hundred dollars. ...