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You put what where? Thousands of Americans go to ER for 'foreign object' removal, CDC finds

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:50:06 GMT

CLEVELAND (WJW) — America, the land of the free and the brave, is also home to roughly 4,000 individuals per year who head to the doctor to have foreign objects removed from their rear ends, according to a study released by the American Journal of Emergency Medicine this summer. Of course, that isn't the only area from which items need to be recovered every year. In data recently released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as obtained by FOX News, nearly 300,000 people had to go to the emergency room in 2021 for foreign objects in their bodies, making it the ninth top cause of hospitalizations for unintentional injury. Tyson Foods recalling chicken patties due to metal pieces "Orifices are not made for foreign object intrusion unless it's a doctor doing it for investigative medical purposes," Dr. Marc Siegel, a New York University professor, told FOX News.But despite warnings from health care professionals, it's eye-opening to learn what has been lodged insid...

Gannett hires Taylor Swift reporter

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:50:06 GMT

*Video of previous Taylor Swift coverage.(The Hill) -- Gannett, the parent company of USA Today and local media outlet The Tennessean, announced it has hired a reporter to cover pop megastar Taylor Swift. The Tennessean shared on Monday that veteran journalist Bryan West was the top choice in a pool of hundreds of candidates who applied for the position.Michael A. Anastasi, Gannett’s vice president of local news and the editor of The Tennessean, told Variety that applicants for the position included fans of the artist, who refer to themselves as “Swifties,” and veteran hard news reporters, including one “very established White House reporter.”West is a seasoned journalist, having won two Emmy Awards as a television producer, as well as the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award for investigative work.He is also a passionate Swift fan.“I have been a fan-slash-expert of Taylor even when she was canceled during Reputation,” West said, according to The Tennesseean, referring to the ...

Lawsuit filed against Austin's revised Project Connect light rail plan

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:50:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new lawsuit filed aims at the revised Project Connect light rail plan adopted by the City of Austin, Austin Transit Partnership and CapMetro in June. The lawsuit names both Austin City Council and ATP as defendants, alleging both entities "do not have voter approval for the replacement transit plan," per a Tuesday release.“The city and ATP are collecting and spending tax dollars approved by voters in 2020 for a dramatically different Project Connect than was recently approved by the City,” said Bill Aleshire, the lead attorney on the lawsuit, in the release. “The law does not allow property tax revenue approved by voters for one project to then be used for an inferior replacement project. Nor can Austin just ignore statutory and constitutional restrictions on use of property taxes.”Austin voters approved Project Connect in the November 2020 election. Based on the ballot language, voters greenlit a designated tax rate and revenue stream "for the purpose of providing...

From dry and warm to wet and chilly

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:50:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The next weather pattern shift arrives Thursday morning when a cold front moves through our region. Highs in the 80s today and tomorrow will be replaced by highs in the upper 60s to low 70s Thursday morning.Normal high today is 74°Late week cold frontAn upper-level low is found in the northwest United States. It will be moving into the Plains states bring an upper-air trough with it. The trough will deliver moisture from the Pacific leading to the next rain with a few thunderstorms Thursday. Rain returns Thursday with cooling temperatures behind a cold frontRain chances are on the high end Thursday and Friday. The chance of measured rain will be 70% Thursday, 80% Thursday night and 60% Friday.Low rain chances are in a weekend forecast that includes Veterans Day. Outside of the rain the sky will be mostly cloudy both days with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. Forecast rain totals Thursday to MondayAnother surge of moisture comes up from the south to give the area m...

Where to find Capital Region election results

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:50:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Election Day 2023 is underway with polls in New York closing at 9 p.m. There are several notable local races in New York’s Capital Region, as well as notable races in Massachusetts. 2023 Capital Region general election guide Key races in the Capital Region include Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs and Amsterdam Mayor, as well as Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Public Safety and Rensselaer County Sheriff. You can view all notable races in NEWS10’s Capital Region Election Guide. NEWS10 is bringing you team election coverage throughout the evening and into the night as results come in. While some some candidates may declare victory throughout the night, official results may not be finalized until the morning. View Capital Region election results here After the polls close, counties will be counting votes and sending in the results. You can view NEWS10’S election results page as it updates throughout the night.NEWS10 will be sending out election upd...

2023 Veterans Day events around the Capital Region

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:50:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Veterans Day is Saturday, November 11. This federal holiday honors military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Saturday, New York State is also honoring veterans by waiving the fishing license requirement for all residents and non-residents. Here are some of the Veterans Day events open to the public around the Capital Region.Veterans Day Parade, AlbanyAlbany is saluting its veterans on Saturday, November 11 with a parade starting at 11 a.m. The parade route marches down Central Avenue and ends at the corner of Washington Avenue and Hawk Street near the State Education Building. Chick-fil-A proposes new location in Albany Veterans Day Aboard USS Slater, AlbanyUSS Slater is honoring veterans with a ceremony at 9 a.m. on November 11 on the observation deck. After the ceremony, USS Slater will be open for tours and offering all Veterans free admission.Veterans ...

Albany Center Gallery to host annual Members' Show

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:50:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Center Gallery will be presenting their annual Members' Show. The exhibit will run from December 1, 2023 through January 13, 2024. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The showcase will highlight the works of a wide array of local gallery members, ranging from students to established artists. Pieces will include paintings, photographs, sculptures, mixed media projects and more. The gallery will be closed to the public in preparation for their end of the years events. They will return to their normal business hours of 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on December 1, and the exhibition will kick off with an artists’ reception and awards ceremony from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jesus Christ Superstar coming to Proctors Theatre Albany Center Gallery is located at 488 Broadway, Suite 107. Guidelines for art submissions can be found on the ACG website. Members can drop their artwork off at the gallery and register for the sho...

Family of woman murdered in Maryland sends flyers to Los Angeles in search of killer

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:50:06 GMT

The family of Rachel Morin, who was brutally murdered in rural Maryland earlier this year, has begun distributing flyers in Los Angeles, where DNA evidence linked her killer to a March home invasion.Morin, 37, was reported missing on Aug. 7 after she went for a nature walk in Harford County, Maryland. The mother of five’s body was found the following day along a popular hiking trail near the town of Bel Air.Rachel Morin is shown in this undated photo provided by the Harford County Sheriff's Office.In August, officials announced that DNA evidence had connected Morin's death, which was described as particularly violent, with a home invasion and assault in Los Angeles.Photos from a home security system shared by authorities showed a man exiting a home in Los Angeles' South Central region on March 26. The suspect has been described as a man in his 20s who is of Hispanic descent and stands around 5 feet 9 inches tall.Home security footage shows the suspect in a March 2023 assa...

Ashanti Marie Flores Dies in Rollover Accident on Interstate 35 [San Antonio, TX]

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:50:06 GMT

20-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after Rollover Collision near Somerset RoadSAN ANTONIO, TX (November 7, 2023) – Ashanti Marie Flores lost her life in a rollover accident on Interstate 35. Emergency responders arrived at the scene at approximately 4:45 a.m. near Somerset Road on October 27th.According to initial reports, the driver of a Toyota Solara lost control of the vehicle, causing it to leave the road and roll over multiple times. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries.Medical personnel arrived at the scene and declared the driver, 20-year-old Flores, deceased due to severe blunt force injuries.Presently, the San Antonio Highway Patrol is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the Interstate 35 collision.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Ashanti Marie Flores. May you find comfort and strength during this devastating time.Losing a loved one in a car accident is alway...

Brian Boatman Airlifted, Woman Killed in Tow-Truck Collision on Highway 299 [Modoc County, CA]

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:50:06 GMT

70-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after Tow-Truck Collision on Cedar PassMODOC COUNTY, CA  (November 7, 2023) – On Friday, Brian Boatman was transported by air, while a tragic incident claimed the life of a woman in a collision involving a tow truck on Highway 299. On November 3rd, at approximately 4:15 p.m., law enforcement arrived at the scene near Cedar Pass.According to authorities, the driver of a westbound 2020 Chevrolet 6500 tow truck veered off the roadway and lost control while navigating a curve. This resulted in the Chevy entering the lanes for oncoming traffic, where it collided with a 2007 GMC Sierra.The 70-year-old female operator of the GMC sustained fatal injuries and passed away at the scene, although her identity remains undisclosed to the public. Concurrently, medical responders transported the tow truck driver, 44-year-old Brian Boatman, by air to Mercy Medical Center in Redding.Boatman suffered moderate injuries as a result of the accident. Following initi...