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MN pharmacist refused to fill emergency contraception prescription. Court to decide if that was discrimination.

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:13:52 GMT

Attorneys for a woman who was denied emergency contraception in 2019 told the Minnesota Court of Appeals Thursday that the pharmacist who refused to fill the prescription discriminated against her on the basis of her sex.But an attorney for George Badeaux, the pharmacist at Thrifty White in the central Minnesota town of McGregor, said his refusal to provide the drug due to his religious beliefs was not a violation of state and federal law.A jury ruled last year that Badeaux did not discriminate against Andrea Anderson, a mother and foster parent, when he refused to fill her prescription for Ella, a drug that is used to stop a pregnancy before it starts. The jury also awarded Anderson $25,000 due to emotional harm — money she can’t collect because there was no finding of discrimination, said Jess Braverman, one of Anderson’s lawyers.Gender Justice, an advocacy organization for gender equity, and other lawyers for Anderson appealed the jury’s ruling this year.“This was pre...

Offshore wind facility economic impact report released for Ports of Albany, Coeymans

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:13:52 GMT

COEYMANS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new report indicates that offshore wind projects at the Port of Albany and the Port of Coeymans would support thousands of jobs and billions in financial activity. The report says that these benefits would transform local communities, schools, and businesses. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The assessment talliess:Up to 10,000 construction jobsOver 3,200 permanent jobsUp to $5 billion in economic impactThe Capital Region's wind turbine manufacturing scene is growing, with the Port of Albany construction already underway and the Port of Coeymans project set for 2024.The assessment comes from the owners and operators of the ports, along with the Center for Economic Growth, Advance Albany County Alliance, and National Grid’s Strategic Economic Development Program.Take a look at the report below:Offshore-Wind-Economic-Impact-AnalysisDownload

Safety Kareem Jackson’s return from four-game suspension forces Broncos to make tough decisions

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:13:52 GMT

Surrounded by reporters in front of his locker room on Thursday afternoon, Broncos safety Kareem Jackson expressed happiness for being back on the practice field after serving a four-game suspension.At the same time, Jackson understands his reality is a bit different compared to when he returned from a two-game suspension earlier in the season.While Jackson was sidelined, safety P.J. Locke was inserted into the starting lineup and became an impactful player. He totaled 26 tackles, three sacks and two forced fumbles while thriving in a starting role.Jackson said he was happy to see Locke step up to the plate in his absence and knows it’s up to the coaching staff to decide what his role will be moving forward.“(Locke) got the opportunity and he took advantage of it. That’s how guys in the league get paid,” Jackson said. “At the end of the day, it’s all about getting wins no matter who is out there.”Jackson hasn’t played in a month since his hit on Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs ...

Men’s basketball: CU Buffs dominate Utah Tech to complete nonconference play

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:13:52 GMT

The final exams are over for the Colorado men’s basketball team, off and on the floor.The Buffaloes completed the nonconference portion of the schedule with another resounding home win on Thursday night, defeating Utah Tech 98-71 at the CU Events Center.The victory wraps up the first semester for the Buffs, who improved to 9-2 overall and 7-0 at home going into a short holiday break before the start of Pac-12 Conference play next week.CU missed its first four shots of the game but quickly caught fire from there, making 13 of the next 14 while racing to a 32-9 lead. The lone miss during that span was turned into an offensive rebound putback by Luke O’Brien.Five players scored in double figures for the Buffs, led by another solid all-around performance by KJ Simpson. CU’s junior point guard recorded his third 20-point game in a row and his seventh this season, hitting a career-high-tying five 3-pointers before finishing with 23 points, six rebounds and six assists. O’Brien recor...

Man accused of threatening to "Unabomb" FBI Los Angeles Field Office

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:13:52 GMT

A Los Angeles man has been arrested and faces felony charges for allegedly sending threatening emails to the FBI, including one in which he threatened to blow up the L.A. Field Office.Mark William Anten, 52, was arrested Thursday at his home in Sun Valley and is being held in custody without bond.According to the United States Department of Justice, beginning in July, Anten began contacting the FBI by email making various violent threats, including boasting about his similarities to the Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, saying that he was working on his own manifesto. Video shows pedestrian being fatally run over in South L.A. Kaczynski, who died in federal prison earlier this year after serving less than 30 years of his multiple life sentences, committed several bombings in America, killing three and injuring nearly two-dozen more.The threats continued for several weeks and, according to the DOJ, on Nov. 23, Anten allegedly emailed FBI agents and voiced his affinity for Kaczynski, bragg...

4 accused of stealing over $1,700 worth of merchandise from Camarillo mall

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:13:52 GMT

Four people were arrested for allegedly stealing over $1,700 worth of merchandise from a Camarillo shopping mall.The suspects were identified as:-Breana Codd, 25, of Inglewood-Hector Saucedo, 18, of Oxnard-Male Juvenile, 17, of Oxnard-Male Juvenile, 17, of OxnardOn Dec. 19, Camarillo police responded to the Camarillo Premium Outlets to combat retail theft. Police partnered with several retail stores.During the operation, four suspects were arrested for stealing around $1,781 worth of merchandise from six different stores.Photos of the arrest show a large pile of clothing including hoodies from Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike and Old Navy, along with a pair of Ugg shoes, a pile of jeans, graphic tees and other sweatshirts.Four suspects were arrested and accused of stealing over $1,700 worth of merchandise from a Camarillo shopping mall on Dec. 19. 2023. (Camarillo Police Department)Four suspects were arrested and accused of stealing over $1,700 worth of merchandise from a Camarill...

Appeals court rules Nirvana can be sued for child porn over 'Nevermind' album cover

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:13:52 GMT

An appeals court has ruled that Nirvana can be sued for child porn over its iconic "Nevermind" album cover, which depicted a naked baby in a pool grabbing for a dollar bill. The court said the band's re-release of the album in 2021 for its 30th anniversary meant that Spencer Elden — the boy on the cover — could claim personal injury within the 10 years prior to filing his complaint.The court's opinion was released on Thursday. "If a victim learns a defendant has distributed child pornography and does not sue, but then later learns the defendant has done so again many years later, the statue of limitations...does not prevent the plaintiff from bringing a claim based on the new injury," the court said, reversing a lower court's decision that Elden couldn't sue because the statute of limitations had expired. Judge tosses ‘child pornography’ suit over Nirvana album cover Whether or not the album cover constitutes child pornography was not at issue in the appeal, according to document...

KTLA to host 'Las Vegas Countdown to 2024' on New Year's Eve

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:13:52 GMT

KTLA-TV, Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s local television station serving the Los Angeles television market, announced today that it will host “Las Vegas Countdown to 2024,” a live New Year’s Eve special on Sunday, December 31, 2023, with coverage from 8:58 p.m. to 12:35 a.m. PT. The extravaganza will feature musical performances, special entertainment, and a countdown to midnight across all four time zones. Viewers will be treated to the midnight ball-drop in New York City, and spectacular firework shows from Dallas' Reunion Tower and from Denver's downtown area, as well as a 10-minute firework show launched from the rooftops of nine Las Vegas Strip hotels.The women may have rocked the stage in 2023, but watch out, THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN to ring in the New Year LAS VEGAS STYLE! The hot 90s boy band, 98 Degrees, is back together to ring in the New Year, performing for the first time anywhere their newest song, “I Got You,” at the stroke of midnight Pacific Time! The popular band will...

Mother, daughter missing since September, last seen in San Pablo

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:13:52 GMT

(KRON) -- Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing woman and her mother who were last seen in September, the San Pablo Police Department (SPPD) said Thursday. Tho Ngoc Ly, 40, and her mother Que Thi Tran, 70, were last seen at their residence on the 1900 block of Sutter Avenue on Sept. 6.Police said Ly and Tran reportedly traveled to Southern California after a family argument, although detectives have not since confirmed the two's location and well-being, according to SPPD. Suspect in fatal Pacifica stabbing found dead Ly is described as an Asian woman who stands approximately 5 feet tall and weighs 115 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.Tran is described to be an Asian woman who stands approximately 5 feet tall and weighs 120 pounds. She also has black hair and brown eyes. SPPD says anyone with information about their location or how Ly and Tran can be contacted is asked to call the department at 510-215-3150.

Walnut Creek city council member Kevin Wilk climbs to Mt. Everest base camp

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:13:52 GMT

(BCN) -- Kevin Wilk's daughter was on an airplane to Los Angeles just after Thanksgiving when the pilot told passengers they'd reached 10,000 feet. She looked out the window at how far down the ground was. Then a realization hit her."She looked out the window and said 'My dad was still 7,000 feet higher,'" the Walnut Creek city councilmember said over coffee at Walnut Creek's Buttercup diner. "That's when it really hit her, how high it was. It just put it in perspective."Wilk just spent more than three weeks halfway around the world in Nepal, climbing Mount Everest. The summit is off limits in the fall -- unpredictable weather makes it too dangerous. But the base camp, where people summiting the world's highest mountain at 29,028 feet camp and gather themselves for the final push to the top, was a tough enough destination.Base camp is 17,598 feet above sea level. The highest mountain in the continental U.S. is California's Mount Whitney, at 14,505 feet.So, essentially, Wilk climbed ...