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The right to breathe: how policymakers can tackle severe asthma

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:11 GMT

Asthma impacts over 330 million people worldwide. While severe asthma makes up only 5-10 percent of cases, it is accountable for over half of asthma-related costs globally.[1] It profoundly affects patients’ lives, undermining their physical, mental and economic well-being, and increasing the risk of preventable deaths. Despite its significance, severe asthma is often overshadowed by other health priorities, leading to inadequate resource allocation and substandard care, further straining already pressured health systems.Severe asthma outcomes, like many other chronic diseases, are deeply entangled with a wide range of environmental and socio-economic factors. Therefore, addressing it is not merely about medical intervention, but about creating and implementing comprehensive, holistic strategies.The challenges presented by severe asthma are not beyond our capabilities. Around the globe, there is a wide range of best practices, treatments, and approaches to asthma management. Yet, th...

Jackknifed tractor trailer blocks Dorchester Ave. near I-93

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:11 GMT

A jackknifed tractor trailer blocked part of Dorchester Avenue in Boston Thursday night, drawing an emergency response to the scene. The crash happened on the overpass carrying Dorchester Avenue over the southbound side I-93. In an initial post on X near 9 p.m., the state Department of Transportation asked drivers to seek alternate routes around the area. Crews remained on scene, with the road still closed near 11 p.m. The truck appeared to be stuck between the curbs of the overpass and crews could be seen working to free it. One worker on scene told reporters the driver involved is from Canada, got lost and tried to turn around before getting stuck. While they waited for an additional tow truck to aid in their efforts, crews said this crash may have damaged fencing on the overpass, potentially requiring officials to close some lanes on I-93 below the bridge. No further information was immediately available.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for ...

One person dead in crash in Scripps Ranch area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:11 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- One person was killed in a crash when a vehicle hit a tree Thursday in the Scripps Ranch area, authorities said.The collision occurred around 5:40 p.m. at Spring Canyon Rd. and Scripps Poway Parkway, the San Diego Police Department confirmed to FOX 5. Deadly SR-905 crash near border prompts lane closures Authorities have shut down eastbound and westbound lanes on Scripps Poway Parkway near Scripps Summit.It is unknown if the person was the driver or if anyone else was in the vehicle.Check back for updates on this developing story.

Militants attack police office and army post in northwest Pakistan. 2 policemen, 3 attackers killed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:11 GMT

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Militants staged attacks on a regional police headquarters and an army post in a former Taliban stronghold in northwest Pakistan before dawn Friday, triggering firefights that killed two police officers and three insurgents, security officials said.The attack in the town of Tank in Dera Ismail Khan came three days after a suicide bomber in the same region rammed his car into a police station’s main gate and five others opened fire, killing 23 officers in this year’s worst attack on troops. Local police chief Iftikhar Shah said two police officers were “martyred” and three others were wounded in Friday’s attack on the police headquarters, while two of the attackers died. He said a third militant was killed by soldiers during the assault on a nearby army post.No one immediately claimed responsibility, but suspicion was likely to fall on the Pakistani Taliban, known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP. The group is separate from Afghanistan’...

Missing 15-year-old girl found strangled to death in South Shore apartment

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:11 GMT

CHICAGO — A 15-year-old girl, who was reported missing twice in the last five months, was found strangled to death inside a residence in South Shore.According to the Chicago Police Department, an unresponsive female of unknown age was found inside a residence in the 7200 block of South Phillips Avenue around 6:09 p.m. Tuesday and was pronounced dead on scene.The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed the female is Amarise Parker and her cause of death was homicide via strangulation.According to police, authorities first released a missing person's alert for Parker on Aug. 31 stating she went missing from the 10900 block of South Wood Street in the Morgan Park neighborhood. She returned home on Sept. 1, but then went missing again on Nov. 26. Family questions CPD’s response after Midway Airport worker shot, killed Area detectives are investigating and police have no offenders in custody.Anyone with information can file an anonymous tip online with CPD at cpdtip.com.

Music producer Metro Boomin honored at St. Louis City Hall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louisan and Grammy-nominated producer Leland “Metro Boomin” Wayne received the key to the city for his years of support for single mothers and families in St. Louis.“I’m excited to share that I have issued a proclamation declaring today as Leland ‘Metro Boomin’ Wayne Day to recognize Metro’s success and generosity to the St. Louis community,” Mayor Tishaura Jones said.Metro Boomin has worked with some of the world’s biggest superstars, such as Drake, The Weekend, Coldplay, J Balvin, and several more. He has over 15 billion music streams worldwide. He has not only made a musical impact on the world but a huge impact on his hometown.“Well, I appreciate everyone for coming and all the support. This is only the beginning of all the great things that I want to do for the city,” Wayne said.This marks the seventh year of Wayne’s annual holiday giveback, the Leslie JoAnne Soiree, named in honor of his mother, who passed away in June 2022.With his mother’s legacy in mind, Way...

Nuggets’ “D” dominates Nets as Nikola Jokic makes more triple-double history

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:11 GMT

Early in Thursday night’s game, Nuggets coach Michael Malone stalked the sideline, waving his arms like the Scarecrow in the “Wizard of Oz,” imploring his team to shut down the Nets’ 3-point machine.“We’ll have our hands full tonight,” Malone said before the game. “One of the areas where we have been struggling is with our 3-point defense. They are a prolific 3-point shooting team, so our 3-point defense, our multiple-effort mentality, and our fly-around mentality are going to be tested.”Not really.The Nuggets, led by history-maker Nikola Jokic, answered Malone’s challenge and ran away with a 124-101 victory.Jokic clinched yet another triple-double in the third quarter to become the first player in NBA history to have 10 or more triple-doubles in seven consecutive seasons, surpassing Oscar Robertson, who had six from 1960-61 through 1965-66. Jokic, who played just 30 minutes, finished the night with 26 points, 15 rebounds a...

SoCal Edison forced to cut residents' power at RV park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:11 GMT

Residents in a San Bernardino County mobile home park have been scrambling after their electricity was suddenly cutoff more than 24 hours ago, leaving families, elderly residents and others with medical conditions in the lurch.  Many of the increasingly frustrated residents at Fisherman’s Retreat, an RV park off San Timoteo Canyon Road in Redlands, told KTLA’s Shelby Nelson that they are caught between Southern California Edison and Halo Resorts Inc., the owners of the park.  “Unfortunately, we’ve been told by the electric company that the people that run the place haven’t paid the bill for the last couple of months,” Pete Ridder, who has lived in the RV park for 12 years said.  A lot of the residents of Fisher’s Retreat have resorted to candles and flashlights at night, but that doesn’t help keep them warm as the temperatures drop in the evening.  “How do you do that people?” said resident Denise Mahmet. “I have a breathing machine I have to use. I can’t do that...

Dodgers have tentative deal to acquire Glasnow from Rays, subject to new contract, AP source says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:11 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a tentative trade with the Tampa Bay Rays to acquire right-hander Tyler Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot for pitcher Ryan Pepiot and outfield prospect Jonny Deluca, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Thursday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade is subject to the Dodgers and Glasnow agreeing to a new contract. The teams have until 11 a.m. EST on Sunday to complete the trade under a window granted by the commissioner’s office.The tentative trade was first reported by ESPN.“There is nothing done yet,” Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said on MLB Network at the news conference to discuss Shohei Ohtani’s record $700 million, 10-year contract.Glasnow, who turned 30 in August, has a $25 million salary next year in the second season of a $30.35 million, two-year contract and can become a free agent after the World Series. He would re...

Ukraine gets EU membership boost, but no new European aid, after setback in US

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:11 GMT

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union failed to agree on a 50 billion-euro ($54 billion) package in financial aid that Ukraine desperately needs to stay afloat, even as the bloc decided Thursday to open accession negotiations with the war-torn country.The aid was vetoed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, delivering another tough blow to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after he failed this week to persuade U.S. lawmakers to approve an additional $61 billion for Ukraine, mainly to buy weapons from the U.S.The start of accession talks was a momentous moment and stunning reversal for a country at war that had struggled to find the backing for its membership aspirations and long faced obstinate opposition from Orban. Hungary’s leader decided not to veto the accession talks, but then blocked the aid package.“I can inform you that 26 leaders agreed on the (budget negotiation),” European Council President Charles Michel said. “I should be very precise. One leader, Sweden, ...