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'Alarming': Unexpected pathogen spread by infected chiggers found for 1st time in North Carolina

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:27 GMT

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) -- Wildlife researchers at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro found a novel pathogen for the first time in North Carolina that is carried by chiggers.Bacteria called Orientia tsutsugamushi causes the disease scrub typhus, which is spread to people through bites of infected chiggers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 5 dog breeds this veterinarian says he’d never own — and why "That is a disease that has never been described in North America or in the Americas altogether," Dr. Gideon Wasserberg, an infectious disease expert who works in the UNCG Department of Biology, said.Symptoms include: a dark scab at the site of the biteconfusionfeverchillsheadachebody achesrashlarger lymph nodesIn some extreme cases, it can lead to organ failure.There is no vaccine available to prevent scrub typhus, but the antibiotic doxycycline can be given to anyone. People treated with doxycycline tend to recover quickly. The antibiotic will ...

Gophers running back Zach Evans upgraded to questionable for Illinois game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:27 GMT

The Gophers’ backfield got a bit of good news going into Saturday’s game against Illinois at Huntington Bank Stadium.While Darius Taylor remains out, Zach Evans has been upgraded to questionable to return against the Illini, per the U’s status report filed two hours before kickoff.Backup tailback Jordan Nubin climbed the ranks last week and rushed 40 times for 204 yards and two touchdowns in the 27-12 win over Michigan State. Sean Tyler is healthy but has had fumbling issues this season. Bryce Williams is out for the season.Cornerback Justin Walley appears good to go after missing the end of the Spartans win with an injury.Gophers starting guard Tyler Cooper is out for a second straight game.Gophers’ opening drivesThe Gophers averaged nine plays on their first four opening series this season, but have been off the field for three or less snaps in the last four games.Offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh identified three reasons.“It’s a little bit of execution and me continuing t...

Albany Tulip Festival planting begins

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:27 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — We are still months away from the Albany Tulip Festival, but the planting has begun. Volunteers were at Washington Park on Saturday morning, planting hundreds of bulbs that will spring into bloom by May of next year. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “The idea of putting those in at the end of the season after all of the beautiful summer colors have come out,” Jeff Crumpton, President of Washington Park Conservancy, said. “It puts the park in a bit of hibernation.”And each bulb is planted carefully on the ground to help create each design.“So then once we come into spring, this coming year…it’s going to look fantastic. It always does,” Crumpton said.Jenna Ditinno, City Gardner for Albany, is behind the designs that make the festival look fantastic. And she says that she will soon start designing for the Tulip Festival in 2025.“So we get done with the tulips in November, and then from December to February, ...

What to know for St. Louis CITY SC's second playoff match

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:27 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The stakes have never been higher for St. Louis CITY SC. Starting with Sunday, CITY needs to win every game ahead of them, or else their inaugural season is over. St. Louis CITY SC is set for the second match Sunday in a best-of-three playoff series against Sporting Kansas City. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. CT. Sporting KC spoiled St. Louis CITY SC's playoff debut last week with a 4-1 road defeat. Sporting took advantage of CITY's early mistakes, scoring three goals in a matter of roughly 35 minutes and their final three tallies unanswered in near-freezing conditions. St. Louis needs two consecutive wins over Kansas City, this Sunday and the following Saturday, to keep its first season alive. Each round after that switches to a single-elimination format, so basically, CITY will play its remaining slate of games on the brink of elimination. Here's what else to know ahead of Sunday's match: ScheduleSporting Kansas City has a 1-0 series advantage after their victory la...

Pedestrian struck, killed in north St. Louis County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A driver fatally struck a pedestrian Friday evening in north St. Louis County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. MSHP reports that Kenrich Eddins, 31, died from the collision. Next of kin has been notified. The crash happened around 6:20 p.m. Friday on West Florissant Avenue near Champlin Drive. Housing authority scandal rocks East St. Louis; whistleblower faces backlash Investigators say a driver in a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee was heading northbound on West Florissant Avenue while Eddins began heading eastbound. A crash report from the Highway Patrol asserts Eddins did not use a crosswalk. Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C, which covers much of the St. Louis region, is investigating the crash. Additional details are limited at this time.

Off-duty LAPD officer killed, SBSD deputy among those injured in crash involving drunk driver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:27 GMT

A deadly two-car collision in Northridge has claimed the lives of two people, including an off-duty LAPD officer, the department confirmed.He was identified by LAPD officials as Officer Darrell Cunningham of the department's West L.A. Division at a press conference late Saturday morning.Preliminary reports indicate that the crash happened around 1:15 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of Roscoe Boulevard and Lindley Avenue.The off-duty LAPD officer was driving with an off-duty San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputy and another passenger in a white Infiniti on Lindley when he was hit by a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Multiple people shot at while driving on 91 Freeway in Corona That vehicle, driven by 20-year-old Brian David Oliveri, failed to stop at a red light while going over 100 miles per hour when it struck Cunningham's vehicle, according to preliminary information from police.It is also believed that Oliveri was under the influence of alcohol when t...

Pedestrian struck by train in Oakland

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:27 GMT

(KRON) – A pedestrian was struck by a train near the 700 block of 45th Avenue in Oakland on Friday.  San Jose police officer exchanged ‘disgusting’ racist text messages, chief says The Oakland Police Department Communications Division was contacted about the incident around 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 3. This is a developing story.

Burn victim found by OPD in critical condition

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:27 GMT

(KRON) – A burn victim is in critical condition following an Oakland fire on Friday.The Oakland Police Department officers were alerted of a fire near Independent Road and Coliseum Way around 7:15 p.m. on Nov. 3.  Man who allegedly beheaded relative and took her head wanted by Santa Rosa PD Upon the police arrival, officers located a victim suffering from severe burns to their body. The victim was transported to a local hospital by Falck Ambulance. The victim is listed as in critical condition. This is an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPD General Crimes Unit at (510) 238-3728.  

Ashley Young’s own-goal allows Brighton to snatch 1-1 draw at Everton in Premier League

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:27 GMT

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Ashley Young’s unfortunate own-goal denied Everton a sixth win in eight matches in all competitions and allowed Brighton to snatch a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park in the Premier League on Saturday.Ukraine defender Vitalii Mykolenko looked like being an unlikely match-winner with his first goal in 18 months until Kaoru Mitoma’s cross took a deflection off Young, Everton’s other fullback, with six minutes remaining.Having taken the lead in the seventh minute, Everton did a good job of keeping the visitors at bay — assisted by the VAR ruling out Lewis Dunk’s equalizer for offside and also a good save by Jordan Pickford to deny the visiting captain — and Sean Dyche’s team looked well set for its first back-to-back Premier League wins in 13 months.Everton ended up being disappointed with a draw against a team that finished sixth last season while Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi is still trying to work out why his team cannot convert possession into points.Th...

NASCAR suffers embarrassing track design mistake during Truck Series championship

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:27 GMT

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Just hours after defending NASCAR’s officiating this season, the series was embarrassed by an error on the Phoenix Raceway surface that painted the restart zone in the wrong place for the Truck Series championship. The restart zone was at least 50 feet in the wrong place for Friday night’s crash-filled race, won by Christian Eckes in four overtimes. Ben Rhodes won his second Truck Series championship. NASCAR overnight repainted the restart zone in time for Saturday activity, which included qualifying for the Cup Series finale and the Xfinity Series championship. No definitive reason was given for the paint in the wrong spot and it was back to its 2022 location on Saturday. NASCAR did say it notified the Truck Series teams the restart zone was in the wrong spot and opted not to move it before the race. The race was lambasted by top Cup Series drivers for its messy completion, which included Carson Hocevar wrecking Corey Heim, which cost Heim the cha...