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Judge’s ruling undercuts US health law’s preventive care

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:07:39 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge in Texas who previously ruled to dismantle the Affordable Care Act struck down a narrower but key part of the nation’s health law Thursday in a decision that opponents say could jeopardize preventive screenings for millions of Americans.The ruling by U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor comes more than four years after he ruled that the health care law, sometimes called “Obamacare,” was unconstitutional. The U.S. Supreme Court later overturned that decision.His latest ruling is likely to start another lengthy court battle: O’Connor blocked the requirement that most insurers cover some preventive care such as cancer screenings, siding with plaintiffs who include a conservative activist in Texas and a Christian dentist who opposed mandatory coverage for contraception and an HIV prevention treatment on religious grounds.O’Connor wrote in his opinion that recommendations for preventive care by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force we...

Judge blocks US health care law mandate that insurers cover some preventive care; Biden administration likely to appeal

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:07:39 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Judge blocks US health care law mandate that insurers cover some preventive care; Biden administration likely to appeal.Source

Ex-priest acquitted of assaulting girl at Canadian school

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:07:39 GMT

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — A Canadian judge has acquitted a now-retired 93-year-old priest of assault after a student at one of Canada’s notorious residential schools accused him of forcing himself on her more than 50 years ago.Victoria McIntosh testified she was assaulted by Arthur Masse in a bathroom of the Fort Alexander Residential School north of Winnipeg, Manitoba sometime between 1968 and 1970.McIntosh and Masse were the only witnesses who testified in the two-day judge-alone trial earlier this month.Manitoba Court of King’s Bench Justice Candace Grammond said in her decision Thursday that she believed McIntosh was assaulted, but couldn’t determine beyond a reasonable doubt that it was Masse who did it.McIntosh, who had about a dozen supporters with her in court, clutched a sweater a family member made for her and stared at the floor as Grammond read her analysis.Masse stared straight ahead while the decision was being read.More than 150,000 native children were forced to atte...

Stakes high when Man City faces Liverpool in Premier League

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:07:39 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It’s nothing new for a game between Manchester City and Liverpool to have significant implications on the Premier League title race.On Saturday, however, the meeting between English soccer’s two most dominant teams in recent years takes on a different complexion.For current champion City, anything other than a win at Etihad Stadium would give Premier League leader Arsenal the chance to extend its lead and move ever closer to its first league title in 19 years. Arsenal leads City by eight points heading into the final stretch of the season, having played one game more.For Liverpool, any hopes of challenging at the top disappeared long ago in a troubled campaign, blighted by injuries and inconsistent form. But the team coached by Jurgen Klopp can still have a major say on the title race in its games against City this weekend and Arsenal next month.The priority for the Merseyside club, however, is to secure a top-four finish and, with it, qualification ...

Rockies opening day game delayed due to rain

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:07:39 GMT

SAN DIEGO (KDVR) — The Colorado Rockies 2023 opening day game has turned into an opening night game thanks to some wet weather in California. The Rockies were slated to start the 2023 season at 2:10 p.m. over at Petco Park in San Diego. However, California's spring weather had different plans.The Rox will now face the Padres at the new tentative start time of 7:40 p.m.The San Diego Padres announced the time change Wednesday evening citing the National Weather Service forecasting rain throughout the afternoon. Who is the most famous baseball player from Colorado? According to FOX31's Dave Althouse, this type of weather is pretty rare in San Diego. In Petco Park's 19-year history, there have only been three rainouts and eight rain delays. Thursday’s sold-out game will mark the first Petco Park opening day game to be played at night since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, and the first with fans in attendance since the Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday Night Baseball to...

How much will a Colorado Rockies game cost a family of 4?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:07:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A family of four will spend an average amount to attend a Colorado Rockies game compared to other cities with MLB teams, thanks in part to Coors Field having the nation's cheapest beer. A Rockies game will cost $140 for a family of four, according to an analysis of MLB attendance prices by sports betting site Bookies.com. This included four of the cheapest available tickets, parking, two pints of beer, two 20-ounce sodas, and four ballpark hotdogs. That means Colorado baseball fans pay almost dead-on average. Among the cities with teams, a family game costs an average of $146. Rockies opening day game delayed due to rain Games are most expensive in Boston where a Red Sox game will cost $235. A Los Angeles Dodgers game costs a little less at $230 and a Seattle Mariners game at $227. A Colorado Rockies game's biggest expense is the tickets themselves. At their cheapest, four tickets will cost $81.60. Four hotdogs will cost the next most at $23 for a set. Parking wil...

7 Mile Bridge to close for annual race

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:07:39 GMT

South Florida residents looking to head down to Key West or drive up inland should plan accordingly as the annual Seven Mile Bridge Run will cause closures. Traffic on the bridge will be closed in both directions starting at 6 a.m. and reopen to traffic around 9 a.m. The race is expected to attract more than 1,000 runners. The bridge connects Marathon in the Middle Keys to Little Duck Key in the Lower Keys.

UM, FAU host Final Four watch parties

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:07:39 GMT

For the first time in school history, two South Florida teams are heading to the NCAA Final Four, and with excitement leading up to the games, both schools have announced watch parties. Things kick off with Florida Atlantic University as they face San Diego State in the NCAA Final Four game on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. That game is followed by the Miami Hurricanes versus Connecticut game on Saturday at 8:49 p.m. For those who can’t make it to NRG Stadium in Houston, they will still have a chance to experience all the action. UM announced it will host a watch party for students, faculty and alumni at the Watsco Center, home to the University of Miami men’s and women’s basketball teams. In attendance will be members of the women’s basketball team who recently made school history with their first Elite Eight appearance.Tickets are required for entry at the Watsco Center and include access to the Hospitality Suite with food and beverage options for everyone. Also included in their tic...

Suspect taken into custody after fleeing police stop, leading officers into Ashburnham and causing school to lock down

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:07:39 GMT

A suspect was peacefully taken into custody after they allegedly fled from a police stop and drove into a wood line in Ashburnham, causing a nearby school to go into lockdown.The Ashburnham Police Department said “the situation was resolved peacefully” after a suspect fled a police stop initiated by Winchendon police, and drove into a wood line off of Route 101 in Ashburnham, across from Cushing Academy.Massachusetts State Police said the school was locked down as an MSP Special Tactical Operations Team and Crisis Response Unit responded. The unit was called in after the suspect refused to exit their vehicle, according to state police.About an hour later, a SKY7 camera spotted an individual being carted into an ambulance near the scene.Police in Ashburnham said more details on the incident would be released later in the day.

FBI: Former Boston Police officer arrested in connection with Jan. 6 US Capitol riot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:07:39 GMT

A former Boston Police officer has been arrested in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol, according to the Boston FBI.Investigators say Joseph Fisher is facing charges including assault of a law enforcement officer. Fisher’s arrest brings the total number of people arrested in the Boston area to 22. https://twitter.com/FBIBoston/status/1641479200681996311