Month: April 2023

Life-threatening pregnancy and childbirth risks can vary depending on where you live, study finds

April 6, 2023 2:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The risks of severe complications during pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum can vary drastically depending on where the person lives, a new study suggests. Among people with Medicaid insurance in the United States, rates of severe maternal morbidity — life-threatening complications during pregnancy, delivery or after childbirth — range dramatically from about

Braves recall rookie Shuster after ugly debut against Nats

April 6, 2023 1:59 PM Associated Press

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves rookie left-hander Jared Shuster was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday and will start against the San Diego Padres on Friday night. It’s a quick opportunity for redemption after Shuster gave up four runs in the first inning of his debut in a 4-1

UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. declares for NBA draft

April 6, 2023 1:57 PM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. has declared for the NBA draft, with the senior deciding to forgo an extra year of eligibility available because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jaquez announced his decision Thursday on his social media accounts. “I have fulfilled my dream of playing basketball for and graduating from UCLA,” he

The Pink Ladies get their origin story in Paramount+ series

April 6, 2023 1:56 PM Associated Press

By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press Four years before Frenchy, Rizzo and Sandy ever donned their own pink jackets, a group of friends at Rydell High leaned into their image of “bad girls,” called themselves the Pink Ladies and created a girl gang. Their formation is chronicled in the new 10-episode musical series “ Grease: Rise

Abren una investigación federal por la muerte de Dalaneo Martin, de 17 años, tras disparos de la policía en la ciudad de Washington

April 6, 2023 1:54 PM CNN Newsource

Leila Medina (CNN) –– El FBI y fiscales federales abrieron una investigación de derechos civiles sobre el disparo mortal contra Dalaneo Martin, de 17 años, por un agente de policía en la ciudad de Washington, después de que el adolescente fue hallado durmiendo en un vehículo supuestamente robado. El anuncio se produjo después de que

Detienen a dos sospechosos en relación a la agresión contra Sergio Berni, ministro de Seguridad de la provincia de Buenos Aires

April 6, 2023 1:48 PM CNN Newsource

Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — En Argentina, el Ministerio Público de la Provincia de Buenos Aires informó que dos hombres fueron detenidos por orden de la Justicia por presuntamente atentar contra la autoridad tras la agresión que sufrió el ministro de Seguridad provincial, Sergio Berni. Este lunes, el funcionario fue golpeado en medio de una

Journey of sweet dog, lost for 7 years then found in South Carolina, comes to sad end, owner says

April 6, 2023 1:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Janice Limon Click here for updates on this story SOUTH CAROLINA (WYFF) — The owner of a dog named Nugget, found in the Upstate and reunited with its owner after seven long years, gave a sad update on his journey this week. Jessie Springer posted on Nugget’s Facebook page on Tuesday that the beloved

Madre y abuela de la misma bebé: Ana Obregón desata el debate sobre la gestación subrogada

April 6, 2023 1:35 PM CNN Newsource

Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Ana Obregón, actriz española de televisión, desató la polémica luego de recurrir a la gestación subrogada para cumplir lo que, según ella, era el último deseo de su hijo fallecido: tener un bebé. Ana Obregón anunció el nacimiento de la bebé en un artículo para la portada de la revista HOLA!,

Minor league pitcher calls Tatis ‘cheater’ after monster HR

April 6, 2023 1:35 PM Associated Press

By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer A San Francisco Giants minor leaguer called Fernando Tatis Jr. a “cheater” on Twitter after the suspended San Diego Padres superstar hit a mammoth home run Wednesday night in a Triple-A game while on a rehab assignment. Kade McClure of the Sacramento River Cats responded to a tweet that

IRS pledges more audits of wealthy, better customer service

April 6, 2023 1:32 PM Associated Press

By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS released details Thursday on how it plans to use an infusion of $80 billion for improved operations, pledging to invest in new technology, hire more customer service representatives and expand its ability to audit high-wealth taxpayers. While some Republicans have suggested without evidence that the

Nashua friends running Boston Marathon together for team that provides prosthetics

April 6, 2023 1:28 PM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Staton Click here for updates on this story NASHUA, New Hampshire (WMUR) — Best friends, running partners and Nashua residents Brian Henderson and Beth Rioux are running the Boston Marathon together. Henderson and Rioux are on the 50 Legs charity team, an organization that provides free, high-quality prosthetics for children and adults. The

Lamb Weston, SeaChange rise; Costco, Levi fall

April 6, 2023 1:27 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Thursday: Costco Wholesale Corp., down $11.15 to $485.98. Investors were disappointed by the warehouse club operator’s March sales report. Levi Strauss & Co., down $2.89 to $15.14. Higher costs weighed on the jeans maker’s first-quarter profit margin. RPM International Inc., down $3.14

La OMS advierte que la nueva subvariante XBB.1.5 de ómicron debe “observarse”, pero no ha demostrado ser más grave

April 6, 2023 1:25 PM CNN Newsource

Alejandra Ramos (CNN) — La Organización Mundial de la Salud está monitoreando la subvariante XBB.1.5 de ómicron, que se ha identificado en unas dos docenas de países. La subvariante no se ha encontrado en Estados Unidos, pero es similar a la subvariante XBB.1.5 que ha sido dominante en el país desde enero. La XBB.1.16 tiene

Appeals panel upholds penalties on Hamlin hit on Chastain

April 6, 2023 1:23 PM Associated Press

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Denny Hamlin’s penalties for hitting Ross Chastain from behind at Phoenix last month will stand, according to a decision Thursday by a NASCAR appeals panel. Hamlin was fined $50,000 and docked 25 points after he acknowledged on his weekly podcast he intentionally wrecked Chastain on

Stocks tick higher to close out shortened trading week

April 6, 2023 1:23 PM Associated Press

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks ticked higher on Wall Street Thursday, offering a quiet end to a shortened trading week dogged by worries about a slowing economy. The S&P 500 rose 14.64 points, or 0.4%, to 4,105.02. It ended with a 0.1% loss for the week, its first down

Regulators deny request to allow betting on Boston Marathon

April 6, 2023 1:22 PM Associated Press

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts gambling regulators have denied a request to allow legal betting on this year’s Boston Marathon, citing concerns by the race’s organizers. All four members of the Massachusetts Gambling Commission who participated in Thursday’s online meeting voted against the request by DraftKings. Commission chair Cathy Judd-Stein shared an email she received Wednesday

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 4/6/2023

April 6, 2023 1:21 PM Associated Press

The Associated Press Stocks closed slightly higher on Wall Street Thursday in mixed trading after several discouraging reports on the economy slowed stocks’ roll this week. The S&P 500 was 0.4% higher Thursday but down 0.1% for the week. The Dow and Nasdaq also closed modestly higher. The U.S. stock market will be shut in

WD-40: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

April 6, 2023 1:10 PM Associated Press

SAN DIEGO (AP) — SAN DIEGO (AP) — WD-40 Co. (WDFC) on Thursday reported profit of $16.5 million in its fiscal second quarter. On a per-share basis, the San Diego-based company said it had net income of $1.21. The maintenance and cleaning product company posted revenue of $130.2 million in the period. WD-40 expects full-year

Ben Affleck speaking fluent Spanish is tripping people out

April 6, 2023 1:08 PM CNN

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN The internet’s memory can be both long and short when it comes to celebrities. A recent clip of Ben Affleck talking about his new film “Air” in Spanish with La Cadena SER, a radio network in Spain, is amazing those who did not know the actor is conversationally fluent

18 years after saving his life, Boston Marathon athlete running for Boston Children’s

April 6, 2023 1:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Matt Reed Click here for updates on this story NEWTON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — He’s the youngest runner on Boston Children’s Miles for Miracles team, but Ben Fleishman’s connection with the hospital is one of the longest. It goes back 18 years to when he was an infant. “At nine weeks old, I was diagnosed

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