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Pediatricians' group reaffirms support for gender-affirming care

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:00 GMT

The American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming medical care for transgender children on Thursday, even as the treatments face a growing push for bans and restrictions from Republican lawmakers across the U.S.The board of directors for the group, which represents 67,000 pediatricians, unanimously voted to reaffirm its 2018 position on the treatments. The board also voted to provide additional documents to support pediatricians, including clinical and technical reports, and to conduct an external review of research regarding the care. Colorado offers safe haven for abortion, transgender care “The additional recommendations also reflect the fact that the board is concerned about restrictions to accessing evidence-based health care for young people who need it,” Mark Del Monte, the academy's CEO, said in a statement released by the group, calling the restrictions enacted by states “unprecedented government intrusion.”“We therefore need to provide the be...

Mark Margolis, ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ actor, dead at 83

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:00 GMT

(CNN) — Mark Margolis, a veteran actor known for his performances on “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” has died, his son, actor and Knitting Factory Entertainment CEO Morgan Margolis, told The Hollywood Reporter.He was 83.CNN has reached out to representatives for Margolis for comment.Margolis had received an Emmy nomination for portraying Hector “Tio” Salamanca. Tio, a fan-favorite character, was a former cartel enforcer who communicated using a brass bell attached to his wheelchair. He later played Tio as a younger man before he was in a wheelchair.“It was a marvelous creature! The fact that he didn’t have any words was not an issue for me,” Margolis told Time in 2013 of the role. “I was delighted not to have to learn any lines. I mean, I had to know what was going on, I had to my cues, but the fact that I didn’t have to master lines was great. I got to fly out to New Mexico and not worry about memorizing anything.”Margolis also appeared in “Scarface,” “Ace Ventura: Pet Detec...

Lucas: DOJ targets Trump over Hunter and company

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:00 GMT

Donald Trump took on the swamp and the swamp won.At least for now.Trump, the man who promised to drain the swamp is being drained himself, personally, politically and financially.It costs a lot to stand up to a stacked deck, or to a politicized U.S. Justice Department that is working overtime to destroy Trump and re-elect a feeble and unpopular Joe Biden.And that is the way Joe Biden, who is knee-deep in the big muddy himself, wants it.Power corrupts, Lord Acton was wont to say, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Biden’s U.S. Justice Department has absolute power, and it is using it to put Trump in jail and keep the Bidens out.What Trump should have done during his federal court appearance in Washington Thursday was to request suspension of the Democrat-initiated two-tiered system of justice.He could then have asked to be treated as though he were Hunter Biden. That way he never would go to prison, like the way Hunter Biden never will.But that did not happen.And, after slow wal...

Virtual event: Sun Orioles journalists to field subscribers’ questions at noon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:00 GMT

The Orioles moved early and late to upgrade their roster leading up to Tuesday’s trade deadline, dealing for right-handed reliever Shintaro Fujinami on July 19 and for right-handed starter Jack Flaherty with minutes left to go. Going into the regular season’s final two months, the American League’s winningest team could have additional reinforcements coming from within.Since spring the Orioles have essentially flipped the probability models give them of playing in the postseason. With their new additions and increasing local and national attention, how deep could they go? Your subscription is your pass to a virtual Q&A with Baltimore Sun Orioles reporters Nathan Ruiz and Jacob Calvin Meyer, moderated by Sun sports content editor C.J. Doon. To participate, return to this page at noon ET on Friday, Aug. 4. (Use the adjacent button to add the event to popular digital calendars.)Submit your questions ahead of time here: ()

Fewer Americans got jobs in July than expected. But a steady market suggests US may avoid recession

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:00 GMT

By PAUL WISEMAN and RODRIQUE NGOWI (AP Economics Writer)WASHINGTON (AP) — The job market has cooled over the summer. But it’s still strong enough to defy predictions that higher interest rates would tip the United States into recession. U.S. employers added 187,000 jobs last month, fewer than expected. But the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5% in a sign that the job market remains resilient.Hiring was up from 185,000 in June, a figure that the Labor Department revised down from an originally reported 209,000. Economists had expected to see 200,000 new jobs in July.Still last month’s hiring was solid, considering that the Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest 11 times since March 2022. And the Fed’s inflation fighters will welcome news that more Americans entered the job market last month, easing pressure on employers to raise wages to attract and keep staff.“This is a good strong report,” said Julia Pollak, chief economist at the jobs w...

Home Showcase: Updated condo sunny and modern

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:00 GMT

Boston-area homebuyers looking to put down their first roots or those looking to downsize are going to swoon over the cute condo at 25 Dunster Road Unit 1.With a coveted pondside address, the home’s location is a foodie paradise and nature lover’s dream — Centre Street eateries, Jamaica Pond, and the Arnold Arboretum are all moments away.Newly renovated with an updated kitchen and bathroom, the condo is sunny and modern. Luckily, there’s quite a bit of old world charm that’s been preserved — a dramatic period foyer with an ornate fireplace and mirrored mantle, pocket doors, and the beloved built-in corner hutch in the dining area.Bay windows in the open-concept living and dining room brighten up the space all the way to the stainless steel kitchen with its gleaming white Shaker style cabinets.In addition to three comfortable bedrooms, that condo boasts a den tucked behind pocket doors, yours to turn into a family room or home office. There’s outdoor space, too – a large front porch ...

Mayo Clinic Minute: Should you open your eyes underwater?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:00 GMT

Jason Howland | (TNS) Mayo Clinic News NetworkFor many people, the hot summer days are often spent swimming at the pool. But even though the water is usually clear with chlorine, it doesn’t mean you should be looking underwater.And as a Mayo Clinic eye expert explains, it could cause temporary damage to your vision.The next time you dive in, you might want to reconsider opening your eyes underwater.“Chlorine is a pretty powerful disinfectant and can, in fact, cause some damage to the outer layer cells that protect the cornea,” says Dr. Muriel Schornack, a Mayo Clinic optometrist.The occasional glance should be OK, but extended eye-opening underwater can cause damage.“The eye becomes red, irritated. You might become photophobic, or sensitive to light. Your vision might blur a little bit, and your eyes are going to feel irritated or even, frankly, painful,” says Dr. Schornack.Most of the time, those symptoms are uncomfortable but temporary. If you really ...

Recipe: Salami, cantaloupe and mint team up in this salad

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:00 GMT

The first time I interviewed Michael Symon, celebrity chef-TV personality-cookbook author, we discussed his notorious Pig Ear Sandwich. In the discussion, a lot of laughter mixed in. Laughing is another one of Symon’s specialties.His “Michael Symon’s 5 in 5 for Every Season” cookbook (Clarkson Potter) is a treasure of quick, easy recipes. From its pages, I’m very fond of his simple Spicy Salami, Cantaloupe and Mint Salad, a tasty mix of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors. He writes that the salad will surprise guests and family. It will wow them. Indeed.Spicy Salami, Cantaloupe and Mint SaladYield: 4 servingsINGREDIENTS2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oilKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste3 to 4 ounces thinly sliced salami, cut into narrow strips, see cook’s notes2 cups (or a little more) medium-diced ripe cantaloupe, see cook’s notes1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves1/2 cup whole plain Greek yogurtCook’s no...

Be aware: Someone could steal your medical records and bill you for their care

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:00 GMT

Michelle Andrews | (TNS) KFF Health NewsAfter HCA Healthcare announced this month that the personal identification data of roughly 11 million HCA patients in 20 states had been exposed in a breach, people may be justifiably concerned that their own medical data and identities could be stolen.Consumers should realize that such “medical identity” fraud can happen in several ways, from a large-scale breach to individual theft of someone’s data.Just ask Evelyn Miller. The first sign something was amiss was a text Miller received from an Emory University Hospital emergency department informing her that her wait time to be seen was 30 minutes to 1 hour. That’s weird, she thought. She no longer lives in Atlanta and hadn’t used that hospital system in years. Then she got a second text, similar to the first. Must be spam, she thought.When she got a call the next day from an Emory staffer named Michael to discuss the diagnostic results from her ER visit, she knew something was definitely wron...

U.S. tourist killed in boat crash off Amalfi Coast, Italian media say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:00 GMT

ROME (AP) — An American woman was killed off the Amalfi Coast after the motorboat she and her family were traveling on crashed into a tourist sailboat, Italian state TV said Friday.The crash occurred Thursday off the popular stretch of coastline near Naples in southern Italy.According to Italian media reports, the motorboat, rented through a skipper, slammed into the sailboat, which was carrying dozens of U.S. and German tourists, including some celebrating a wedding.The impact of the crash knocked the woman into the water, where she was struck repeatedly by the motorboat’s propeller, the reports said.Italian state TV said the woman was pulled out of the water and brought to a dock, but she had died by the time a helicopter ambulance arrived.The Italian Coast Guard office in Amalfi was investigating the crash. A call to its office wasn’t answered, nor was there a response to an emailed request for details, including confirmation of the victim’s name and age.T...