Some hospitals pause gender-affirming care to evaluate Trump’s executive order
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Some hospitals pause gender-affirming care to evaluate Trump’s executive order

Hospitals in the nation's capital, Colorado, and Virginia said on Thursday that they have put a halt to gender-affirming care for youth while they assess President Donald Trump's executive order that would reduce federal funding for such care. In order to comply with the executive order and maintain federal funds, Denver Health in Colorado has ceased performing gender-affirming procedures on patients under the age of 19, a spokeswoman said Thursday. It's unclear if the hospital will keep offering puberty blockers and hormone therapy, among other gender-affirming treatments, to young people. VCU Health and Children's Hospital of Richmond in Virginia announced that they had stopped providing gender-affirming drugs and surgeries to anyone younger than 19. Children's National Hospital in Washi...
WNBA files trademark application to bring back ‘Detroit Shock’ as city submits expansion bid
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WNBA files trademark application to bring back ‘Detroit Shock’ as city submits expansion bid

The Women's National Basketball Association secretly submitted a trademark application this week for the name Detroit Shock as communities all around the nation compete for the next club. According to the petition, which was dated Thursday, the proposed purpose is for a basketball team, jerseys, merchandise, and in-arena signage that might be shown on radio or television. It might provide hints about the league's final choice regarding where to locate a new club. Tom Gores, the owner of the Detroit Pistons, made a proposal on Friday to have a new franchise move to the Motor City. Gores would lead the ownership group, which also includes Sheila Ford Hamp, the major owner and chair of the Detroit Lions; former Detroit Pistons players Chris Webber and Grant Hill; Mary Barra, the CEO of Genera...
York County Names Mitch Miller as New Economic Development Director
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York County Names Mitch Miller as New Economic Development Director

YORK COUNTY, S.C. Mitch Miller, who has served as temporary director and deputy director since last summer, has been formally named the new director of economic development for York County. Miller, who has worked in economic development for more than 15 years, is renowned for his capacity to build connections and promote strategic expansion. His ability to lead will be crucial in luring and keeping companies that boost York County's economy and improve the standard of living in the area. Miller was the Northeast Tennessee Regional Hub's Chief Operating Officer prior to joining York County, where he oversaw labor retention and company development. In the past, he served as the CEO of the Washington County Economic Development Council and the Northeast Tennessee Regional Economic Partnership...
Pentagon ends paying for travel for abortion and other reproductive care
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Pentagon ends paying for travel for abortion and other reproductive care

A Biden administration policy that provided reimbursement to military members and dependents for travel to states that allow abortion and other reproductive health treatments has been revoked by the Pentagon. The document, which immediately stopped reimbursements, was released by the Pentagon's Defense Travel Management Office on Wednesday. The action undoes a 2023 policy implemented under then-Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin following the reversal of Roe v. Wade, and it is already attracting criticism from female members of Congress. For soldiers and their families who had to traverse state lines because they were stationed in a location where the military did not offer abortion or other reproductive care, like in vitro fertilization, or where such services were illegal or unavailable, ...
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services Announces New Website
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The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services Announces New Website

The updated South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) website, hosted by SC.gov, was launched today at https://ppp.sc.gov/. Courts, victims, offenders, and other members of the public serviced by SCDPPPS will find detailed information much easier to access thanks to our updated, user-friendly website. The redesigned website will primarily showcase available positions and the many career pathways offered by SCDPPPS (https://ppp.sc.gov/careers). Like its predecessor, the new website offers a handy link that enables people under SCDPPPS supervision to make online payments for their restitution and supervision costs (https://ppp.sc.gov/supervision-rehabilitation/offender-search). Acting Director Chad Gambrell stated, "We are still dedicated to holding crimin...
CDC site scrubs HIV content following Trump DEI policies
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CDC site scrubs HIV content following Trump DEI policies

As part of President Donald Trump's larger campaign to eradicate diversity, equality, and inclusion measures throughout the federal government, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is removing a large portion of HIV-related content off its website on Friday. The main HIV page of the CDC has been restored after a brief outage. According to one federal employee, the CDC started eliminating any gender identity-related content on Friday. It seems that pages pertaining to HIV were included in that activity. In a memo obtained by NBC News, Charles Ezell, the acting director of the U.S. office of personnel management, sent CDC employees an email on January 29 titled "Defending Women," which stated that they were to recognize only two sexes, male and female, and not make references to or...
Chautauqua County Police Join Statewide STOP-DWI Campaign to Combat Impaired Driving
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Chautauqua County Police Join Statewide STOP-DWI Campaign to Combat Impaired Driving

(WNY News Now) As part of a state-funded initiative to reduce drunk driving, Chautauqua County law enforcement conducted 100 vehicle stops and made one arrest during the holiday season. Police departments in Chautauqua County have taken part in the STOP-DWI Holiday Season High Visibility Engagement Campaign in New York State.The campaign lasted until Wednesday, January 1, 2025, having started on Wednesday, December 12, 2024. This event is a component of a nationwide High Visibility Engagement Campaign and is financed by a grant from the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee for 2024–2025. Laws against driving under the influence are strictly enforced in Chautauqua County by the New York State Police, the Chautauqua County Sheriff, and other law enforcement organizations. They collaborate ...
Senator Borrello Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Prison Staff from Drug Exposure Hazards
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Senator Borrello Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Prison Staff from Drug Exposure Hazards

(WNY News Now) Senator George Borrello calls for immediate safety measures and improved protections for correctional officers in response to a concerning increase in diseases among prison workers that have been connected to drug overdoses by inmates. In reaction to an increase in illnesses among prison staff associated with drug overdoses among inmates, New York State Senator George Borrello released the following statement: The Hochul government and DOCCS have neglected the growing problem of illegal drugs and harmful substances entering our state's prisons for far too long. There is no question that our prison officers and medical staff are put in danger on a daily basis with little to no protection from the state, as evidenced by the current spike in inmate overdoses, staff illnesses, a...
Democratic National Committee prepares to elect a new party chair
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Democratic National Committee prepares to elect a new party chair

Maryland's National Harbor. This weekend, Democrats will elect the next chair of the Democratic National Committee, marking the first concrete step in moving past their 2024 election defeat. The members of the party committee will convene on Saturday to elect a new slate of officers, including the replacement for departing chair Jaime Harrison, the former head of the South Carolina Democratic Party whom Joe Biden appointed to run the party while he was in office. Democrats will choose the next chair of their party, but they will not choose the party's next leader. Rather, the future DNC chair will assume control of the organization's staffing, spending, and fundraising strategies. Over the past four years, the organization has spent slightly under $1 billion. The winner of Saturday's vot...
The best snow shovels, according to snow and appliance experts
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The best snow shovels, according to snow and appliance experts

Being from Florida and attending college in Syracuse, New York, one of the snowiest towns in the nation, I have had my share of weather shock, particularly during periods of significant snowfall. I was forced to quickly familiarize myself with some winter necessities, such as a salt spreader and a blower. Another essential equipment for handling heavy snow accumulation and maintaining the cleanliness of your home's exterior is a snow shovel. I sought advice and recommendations from experts in snow and ice management and lawn appliances to identify the finest ones. GO Ahead and SkipWhy should I trust NBC Select? How did I choose the best snow shovels? Top-rated snow shovels? How do I shop for snow shovels? Selected. Our top picks Best overall snow shovel ...