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CDC lab in Fort Collins says more mosquitoes becoming resistant to pesticide sprays

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:40:22 GMT

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (KDVR) -- Entomologists at a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lab in Fort Collins are studying mosquitoes that can carry the West Nile virus, and they are finding a growing number are resistant to the pesticide sprays used to kill them."Using the same product or the same active ingredient over and over can lead to resistance. We have been seeing some increased accounts of insecticide resistance in the West Nile vectors across the country," Chief Entomologist at the Fort Collins lab Roxanne Connelly said.So far, resistance has been detected in places like Florida, Illinois and California, but not in Colorado, and Connelly wants to keep it that way.  How pets, livestock are affected by West Nile virus "It's bad news in that we don't want it to progress any further. If you have a combination of increasing insecticide resistance and then a year like this where we are seeing infected mosquitoes earlier in the year and in high abundance, that can lead ...

Prince William serves veggie burgers to stunned customers

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:40:22 GMT

(CNN) — Prince William has shocked unsuspecting members of the public at a food truck in London when he appeared as the server handing out veggie burgers.The heir to the British throne teamed up with Youtube channel Sorted Food to create the meat-free burger, which was made using the environmental innovations of the 2022 winners of The Earthshot Prize.In a video uploaded to the channel on Sunday, the Sorted Food team were shown preparing the burgers using Earthshot items handed to them by Prince William, before heading out to serve them to diners from a food truck.When a member of the team asked the “chef” for four Earthshot burgers, Prince William turned around, revealing himself to gasping customers.“Of all the things I was expecting, it was not that,” said one woman in the video, later asking others, “What just happened?”“My brain took like three seconds to buffer,” added one man. “Am I dreaming? Have I had enough sleep?”“I was lost for words,” another diner said.W...

Mets trading outfielder Mark Canha to Milwaukee Brewers: reports

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:40:22 GMT

The Mets are trading outfielder Mark Canha to the Milwaukee Brewers, according to reports. In return, the Brewers are sending minor league pitcher Justin Jarvis to New York.Jarvis is a 23-year-old right-hander who last pitched with the Brewers Double-A affiliate. He also spent time in Triple-A.Jarvis owns a 4.33 ERA with a 6-6 record in 17 minor league appearances this year.This is a developing story. Check back for more details. ()

Yankees Notebook: Domingo Germán scratched with armpit discomfort; Jhony Brito gets start as Ron Marinaccio is sent down

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:40:22 GMT

The Yankees’ rotation faced its latest injury challenge Monday, when Domingo Germán was scratched from his scheduled start against the Rays after experiencing right armpit discomfort a day earlier.Jhony Brito was called up to start in place of Germán, with reliever Ron Marinaccio sent down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to make room on the roster.Germán didn’t experience discomfort during his previous outing — when he surrendered six runs in a loss to the Mets last Tuesday — or in his subsequent bullpen session, manager Aaron Boone said Monday. The right-hander wasn’t able to play catch Sunday due to the issue, however.The 30-year-old Germán was scheduled to see team physician Dr. Chris Ahmad before Monday’s game to “rule anything out,” Boone said. The Yankees don’t expect Germán to go to the injured list.“He felt better by the end of [Sunday],” Boone said. “He feels good today, but w...

‘A shining star in the BPS universe:’ Wu, Skipper pitch benefits of O’Bryant move to West Roxbury

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:40:22 GMT

Nearly two months into a tide of opposition to their proposal to move the O’Bryant School of Math and Science, Mayor Michelle Wu and Superintendent Mary Skipper maintained that the West Roxbury Education Complex is the best site for the new campus during a tour of the facility Monday morning.“It needs significant work,” Wu said in the entrance of the building. “But as we go through, you’ll see that it really has the space and all the bones here for what would make for a remarkable campus. And the chance to build this out to really put another shining star in the BPS universe.”The proposal announced in June would separate the O’Bryant School and Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, which currently share the Roxbury campus, allowing both school to expand their enrollment and offerings.Walking through an indoor pool room, science lab, media room and outdoor athletic facilities in the massive complex Monday, leaders emphasized the oppo...

12-year-old paddleboarder killed in Mission Bay crash

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:40:22 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A 12-year-old girl on a paddle board was killed in a collision with a personal watercraft Saturday in Mission Bay, authorities said.The collision occurred shortly before 2 p.m. in the De Anza Cove area, Lt. Adam Sharki with the San Diego Police Department told FOX 5 Monday.An 18-year-old man, of Bellflower, California, was using a personal watercraft when he collided with the girl who was paddle boarding, according to law enforcement. 16-year-old skateboarder killed in crash The victim was brought to shore where first responders took over to perform CPR. She was then taken to a hospital, but later died of her injuries, Sharki confirmed.Alcohol is not suspected to be a factor in the crash, per police.SDPD's Harbor Unit is investigating the incident.

Police start enforcing homeless encampment ban

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:40:22 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The anti-street camping ordinance targeting homeless encampments has now gone into effect in the city of San Diego. Five officers spent Monday morning contacting homeless campers in Balboa Park warning them they are breaking the rules, offering assistance and then ultimately removing their camps. Several people were detained because of prior warrants; others were simply warned.  “It’s not acceptable to be out here living on the streets. It’s not safe, it’s not safe for the individual and it’s not safe for the community,” said Capt. Shawn Takeuchi with San Diego Police Department.   12-year-old paddleboarder killed in Mission Bay crash The ordinance prioritizes ending encampments in parks and near schools first. Homeless advocates say the new action is the talk of the homeless community, who is wondering where to go next. “The ordinance is from downtown all the way over to Old Town and now people are heading to the beaches,” said Mama Heather, a homeless advocate....

How to visit Cabrillo National Monument for free this week

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:40:22 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- All national parks in the U.S. will be free of charge on Friday, Aug. 4.The reason: to honor the third anniversary of the 2020 Great American Outdoors Act, legislation that provides money to better infrastructure as well as more recreation opportunities in national parks and other public lands.So what that means locally is that visitors will be able to visit Cabrillo National Monument at no cost.The national monument at 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive in Point Loma honors Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo's voyage of exploration. In 1542, the soldier and explorer became the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the U.S., according to the park's website. Padres fans reach new high after breaking record for sellout games The national monument offers breathtaking views of the San Diego area, and features access to tidepools, the Old Point Loma Lighthouse and a statue of Cabrillo himself.After Aug. 4, there will be two more free entrance days: National Public Lan...

Lawyers for tech consultant Nima Momeni say he was not angry with slain Cash App founder Bob Lee

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:40:22 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Attorneys for Nima Momeni, the tech consultant charged in the death of Cash App founder Bob Lee, said Monday that the two men had a cordial relationship and the defendant had no reason to kill him. The comments from Momeni’s lawyers came during a preliminary hearing, where the prosecution presents its evidence and a judge decides if there is enough to move ahead to trial. The hearing will continue Tuesday, when Momeni’s defense is expected to lay out more of their arguments. Prosecutors have said that Momeni, 38, planned the April 4 attack that left Lee dying on a desolate San Francisco street. They said he drove Lee to a secluded spot and stabbed him three times after a dispute related to Momeni’s sister, Khazar. But Tony Brass, one of four defense attorneys present Monday, said it was not Lee but another man whom Momeni suspected of acting inappropriately with his younger sister. “What you see is cordial, a cordial relationship between Nima Momeni ...

Ontario police groups, legal advocates call for different approaches to proposed bail reform

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:40:22 GMT

Days after new federal Attorney General Arif Virani was sworn-in as part of a wide-ranging cabinet shuffle, police associations in Ontario are calling for legislation on bail reform to be strengthened while legal advocates are calling for an alternative approach.Throughout the past several months, we’ve seen higher-profile instances of violent crime such as the death of on-duty OPP Const. Grzegorz (Greg) Pierzchala south of Hamilton, a life-threatening stabbing onboard a TTC Line 1 train by Eglinton station and an arson at an apartment in Toronto’s east end.Suspects in the cases were arrested and the charges haven’t been proven in court, but all of the cases along with several others allegedly involved people out on bail. The body of incidents have been cited by many in the public safety sector as a need for bail reform.Among those leading the charge locally is the Toronto Police Association. President Jon Reid said his organization is involved since an incident where two offi...