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A third of adults believe COVID-19 vaccines caused thousands of sudden deaths: poll

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:06 GMT

(The Hill) -- Belief in misinformation about key health issues persists among a good chunk of adults, with false claims about COVID-19, vaccines and reproductive health garnering a substantial amount of support, a new poll from KFF has found.Whether or not they believed the claims, nearly all participants in the survey were aware of the misinformation, with 96 percent saying they had heard at least one of the 10 claims presented to them. The most widespread misinformation claims had to do with COVID-19 and vaccines.The new polling data found that a third of adults believed the COVID-19 vaccines "caused thousands of sudden deaths in otherwise healthy people," with 10 percent believing that claim to be "definitely true" and 23 percent saying it was "probably true." Another 34 percent said it was "probably false" and 31 percent said that claim was "definitely false."Nearly a third of people also said they believed the parasitic deworming medication ivermectin was an "effective treatmen...

Albany Comic Con returning in October

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Fans of comic books, collectibles, superheroes, and more rejoice. The 17th annual Albany Comic Con will return on October 29 at the Polonaise Polish Community Center, located at 225 Washington Avenue Extension. Check out the show's website for more details regarding ticketing. Poster via Albany Comic Con NY Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Special guests at the event will include comic book artist Tom Raney, writers Mark Schultz and Ron Marz, and more! The event will begin at 10 a.m. and will go until 4 p.m.

5 things to know this Tuesday, August 22

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Tuesday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we can expect a great day weather-wise. Skies will become mostly sunny today as highs push into the mid and upper 70s. The high humidity has been wiped out. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A Schenectady County man wanted for the murder of two of his family members pled not guilty to four related charges on Monday. Meanwhile, New York Attorney General Letitia James is looking into DocGo. The for-profit company was hired by New York City to help migrants coming to the area. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday morning. 1. Report: NY attorney general looking into DocGo over alleged migrant issuesAccording to a spokesperson, New York Attorney General Letitia James is looking into DocGo. The for-profit company was hired by New York City to help migrants coming to the area.2. Suspect accused of killing mother, stepf...

Bridgeton police officer hospitalized, 2 others injured in overnight crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:06 GMT

EARTH CITY, Mo. - Frightening moments occurred overnight after a crash on Interstate 70 in Earth City sent two people to the hospital, including a Bridgeton police officer.This all unfolded during a traffic stop. Authorities told FOX 2 that a 28-year-old Bridgeton police officer was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. We're told that the officer has been treated and released.We are also learning that the 70-year-old driver of another vehicle was also taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.This all happened around 1:25 a.m. on I-70 westbound at 141 in Earth City. Captain Steve Wootten with Bridgeton Police told FOX 2 that a Bridgeton officer had a motorist pulled over for a traffic stop on the right shoulder of 70. East St. Louis man gets shocking bill, calls FOX 2 to investigate A second Bridgeton officer parked at an angle where his cruiser was partly in the right lane of the highway so that the officer doing the traffic stop would have room to work safely.Woo...

Extreme heatwave continues today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Many in St. Louis have been braving the oppressive heat, doing everything from attending the Beyoncé concert at the Dome at America's Center to hanging out at Forest Park.It's one of the hottest weeks of the year, and it's expected that some people will be out soon to get in an early morning walk or run, while others are staying indoors at all costs. The reality is that many struggle to escape the heat altogether.Golf leagues at Forest Park were out in near triple-digit temperatures Monday. Beyonce fans also braved the heat outside the dome on Monday. At the St. Louis Zoo, animals have been doing what they can to stay cool. The zoo also has medics around for any heat-related illnesses visitors may experience. Missouri updates timetable for implementing new 235 area code 'Cool Down St. Louis' helps people in need in 44 counties on both sides of the river, and St. Louisans have been seeking help inside the Urban League headquarters on North Kingshighway.Founder Gentry Tr...

Detention hearing in child sexual assault case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The man charged with sexually assaulting a six-year-old boy finally has his first court hearing.34-year-old Osmani Hagee Goul's bond hearing had been postponed for weeks. As the court tried to find a translator who speaks the Pashto language. The judge ordered Goul to be held without bond. Missouri updates timetable for implementing new 235 area code Another detention hearing is set for September 27. Goul is accused of attacking a boy in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood on July 23.Goul is also charged with a second attack on a child one week earlier in that same neighborhood.

Illinois Secretary of State granting $2.4M to Metro East Auto Task Force today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will be giving a $2.4 million grant to the Metro East Auto Task Force on Tuesday.The group was formed to prevent carjackings, vehicle theft, and break-ins. Missouri updates timetable for implementing new 235 area code Giannoulias will also discuss recent crime data.

Court challenging new Missouri law banning transgender care for minors today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:06 GMT

GREENE COUNTY, Mo. - Missouri's new ban on gender-affirming care for minors is set to take effect Monday, August 28, but a hearing happening Tuesday could change that.In the lawsuit the ACLU of Missouri filed to overturn the ban, a judge in Greene County will hear arguments. In June, Governor Mike Parson signed the bill. East St. Louis man gets shocking bill, calls FOX 2 to investigate The governor says the bill protects children from harmful treatment. Opponents of the bill say it violates the Missouri Constitution by discriminating against patients.

Cori Bush opening new congressional office downtown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS - U.S. Congresswoman Cori Bush opens a new primary congressional office in downtown St. Louis.It'll be in the Louderman building at the intersection between Locust and 11th Streets. Right now, it's still under renovation, but Bush's spokesperson says they hope to have it open by October 1. East St. Louis man gets shocking bill, calls FOX 2 to investigate Bush's original office on Page Avenue is closed.

One of Colorado’s top restaurants won’t be in the running for a Michelin star because it’s located in Aurora

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:06 GMT

After months of anticipation, the Michelin Guide will announce on Sept. 12 which Colorado restaurant or restaurants have received the state’s first-ever Michelin star.But restaurants in Aurora, which has one of Colorado’s best and most diverse dining scenes, won’t be on the list, according to Michelin Guide spokesman Andrew Festa. That’s because the company that owns the guide has made it clear that its anonymous reviews have stuck only to Denver, Boulder, Aspen, Snowmass Village, Vail and Beaver Creek Resort.That’s a state of affairs that has disappointed and irritated Caroline Glover, the owner and chef at Annette, which is located inside the Stanley Marketplace in Aurora. Glover won Best Chef in the Mountain Region by the James Beard Foundation at the prestigious James Beard Awards in 2022 and was one of The Denver Post’s top 10 picks as a Michelin star contender.A sampling of the dishes at Annette in the Stanley Marketplace. (From the Hip Phot...