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Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ‘bamboozled’ by science, COVID-19 inquiry told

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:45:35 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Boris Johnson, the former British prime minister, struggled to come to grips with much of the science during the coronavirus pandemic, his chief scientific advisor said Monday.In keenly awaited testimony to the country’s public inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic, Patrick Vallance said he and others faced repeated problems getting Johnson to understand the science. “I think I’m right in saying that the prime minister gave up science at 15,” he said. “I think he’d be the first to admit it wasn’t his forte and that he struggled with the concepts and we did need to repeat them — often.”In extracts from his diary that were relayed to the inquiry, Vallance said Johnson was “bamboozled” by the graphs and data and that watching him “get his head round stats is awful.”During the pandemic, Vallance was a highly visible presence in the U.K. He and the chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, would flank Johnson in numerous daily COVID-19 press briefings from the prime min...

Fatality confirmed in crash involving truck, freight train on South Side

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:45:35 GMT

CHICAGO — A crash involving a semi-truck and a freight train has been confirmed a fatality, according to the Chicago Fire Department.The crash happened just before 7 a.m. Monday at Norfolk and Southern rail yard at 350 West Garfield Boulevard on the city's South Side. According to officials, the freight train struck a semi that was stopped on the tracks.Skycam9 captured the recovery effort by emergency crews on scene. Fire officials have confirmed the crash is a fatality. No further details have been provided.This is a developing story. Check back for details.

Why do these 2 NFL teams always play on Thanksgiving?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:45:35 GMT

(WTAJ) — Every November, Americans travel far and wide to spend time with their families while enjoying turkey on Thanksgiving. And while (overeating) turkey on the annual holiday is a recurring theme, so is football: The NFL schedules three games each season on Turkey Day. Whether you're into sports or not, you might notice that each year, the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions are taking the field. So why do these two teams always play on Thanksgiving? The tradition is entering its 89th year for the Lions, who started playing on Thanksgiving in 1934. The initial scheduling was no accident, either. George A. Richards, the then-owner of the team, aimed to attract some publicity (and fans) with a Turkey Day game, according to CBS Sports. Richards also owned an NBC-affiliated radio station and had worked out a contract to get the game broadcast on 94 different stations.The Lions have played on Thanksgiving every year since 1934 except between 1939 and 1944 during World War II. Detroit d...

Cans gone classy: Canned seafood moves beyond tuna sandwiches as pandemic trend sticks around

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:45:35 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Sardines swirling in preserved lemons. Mackerel basking in curry sauce. Chargrilled squid bathing in ink. All are culinary delicacies long popular in Europe that are now making their mark on U.S. menus.The country's canned seafood industry is moving well beyond tuna sandwiches, a pandemic-era trend that began with Americans in lockdown demanding more of their cupboard staples.Since then, the U.S. market has only expanded, fueled by social media influencers touting the benefits of the high-powered protein food in brightly colored metal containers. On the TikTok channel Tinned — Fishionado, Kris Wilson posts recipes for quick meals, including one mixing leftover rice, soy sauce, avocado and a runny egg with a tin of smoked mussels from the Danish company Fangst.An order of tinned fish prepared at the DECANTsf bar is pictured, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Haven Daley)Tinned fish, as it's called in Europe, is now a regular offering on...

Biden is spending his 81st birthday pardoning two Minnesota turkeys

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:45:35 GMT

WASHINGTON — Liberty and Bell are ready for their presidential pardons.The two Thanksgiving turkeys were due at the White House on Monday to play their part in what has become an annual holiday tradition: a president sparing them from becoming someone’s dinner.“We think that’s a great way to kick off the holiday season and really, really a fun honor,” Steve Lykken, chairman of the National Turkey Federation and president of the Jennie-O Turkey Store, said in an interview with The Associated Press.The turkeys who will receive a Presidential Pardon at the White House ahead of Thanksgiving enjoy their hotel room, Sunday Nov. 19, 2023, at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)Two turkeys, named Liberty and Bell, who will receive a Presidential Pardon at the White House ahead of Thanksgiving, attend their news conference, Sunday Nov. 19, 2023, at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)...

The Marching Falcons heading to France

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:45:35 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The City School District of Albany Marching Falcons are preparing for the opportunity of a lifetime. The band was invited to France to help commemorate an important anniversary of the D-Day invasion of World War II. This isn't the band's first time overseas. Under the direction of Marching Band Director Bryan Cady, the Marching Falcons participated in the 75th anniversary D-Day events back in 2019. Cosmetology teacher giving Albany students the hot tools to succeed “I just felt so honored to be in the presence of so many World War II veterans, because they did so much for the world, that’s really the only way I can describe it,” said one student.Before the set list is complete and the band can pack their bags, they will be fundraising for the trip. Donations can be made through the Albany Fund for Education.

Arrest made in Poughkeepsie shots fired incident

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:45:35 GMT

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police have made an arrest in connection to a shots fired incident near Main Street and Rose Street. Jaime I. Santos-Castaneda, 38, faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Sunday, around 1:12 a.m., police responded to Main Street and Rose Street in Poughkeepsie for reports of shots fired. When they arrived, they heard additional shots actively being fired and moved on foot toward the shots.Police say they saw a man with a handgun and ordered him to drop it. Police say the suspect did not and fled into a building. Police searching for elementary school burglary suspect Police set up a perimeter and eventually identified the suspect as Santos-Castaneda. He was later taken into custody, and police recovered a loaded Raven Arms MP-25 .25 caliber handgun and a quantity of narcotics.Charges:Second-degree criminal possession of a weaponSecond-degree criminal use of a firearmSecond-de...

Wellness infusion business opening in Clifton Park

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:45:35 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new wellness vitamin infusion center it making its way to the Capital Region. The DRIPBaR is set to open at 15 Clifton Country Road in Clifton Park on February 5, 2024. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the DRIPBaR, IV drips allow nutrients to enter the bloodstream compared to the digestive tract where most of the benefits are lost. The drips focus on improving recovery time, increasing energy, boosting immunity and anti-aging."One of the things that makes THE DRIPBaR stand out is we pride ourselves on following the strictest infusion guidelines and mixing everything on-site in a sterile hood to minimize the chance of cross contamination," said Marisa Latinville of The DRIPBaR Clifton Park. GasBuddy: Avg. Alb. prices drop 5.1 cents in last week The DRIPBaR offers IV infusion lifestyle DRIPs, health support DRIPs, IM shots, Botox injections, IR sauna, halo salt therapy, red light the...

Fairview Heights Police warn locals of Kia thefts over weekend

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:45:35 GMT

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. - A warning from Fairview Heights Police about several Kias over the weekend.They urge Kia drivers to take extra precautions to secure their vehicles. Police said that at least seven Kias were stolen across the metro east between Friday and Sunday. Deadly shooting on Stan Musial Veteran’s Memorial Bridge Sunday FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Fatal shooting in south St. Louis, police investigating

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:45:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Police are investigating a shooting Monday morning at the 'BP' gas station at Lemp and Arsenal.It happened a few minutes before 7:00 a.m. One person died after being shot. They revealed that the gunshot appears to be self-inflicted. There were other people in the vehicle. St. Louis man tried to steal $1,200 of air fresheners from former seafood market Officers are still investigating. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.