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Toy Safety Concerns: What Parents Should Know For The Holidays

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:31:24 GMT

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for toy shopping! As a parent, I totally get the urge to buy the latest flashy gadgets and coolest new toys for your kids. But ’tis the season for avoiding safety hazards too.As much as we all love surprises on the holidays, unsafe toys are no gift for children. Small parts that look like candy, toxic chemicals in plastic, and ear-piercing noisemakers may seem fun—until someone gets hurt.So before you race to the toy aisle and fill your carts this season, here’s your safe-shopping playbook. Consider it the best holiday gift for the kids and yourself—a worry- and accident-free holiday!US Standards For ToysSafety is a major concern for kids’ toys, especially since their minds and bodies are still developing. The country’s manufacturers must follow the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International standards in creating products for children to play with.This organization, alongside the US Consumer ...

Indonesia ends volcano victim search after 23rd body found

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:31:24 GMT

By Mardi Rosa Tanjung | Associated PressBATU PALANO, Indonesia — The seacrh has ended for any more victims among climbers who were caught by a weekend eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi volcano that killed 23 people and injured several others, officials said Thursday.About 75 climbers started up the nearly 2,900-meter (9,480-foot) mountain in Agam district of West Sumatra province on Saturday and were on the volcano when it erupted the following day.West Sumatra Police Chief Suharyono said earlier that the discovery of the body of a female university student Wednesday had raised the confirmed death toll to 23. Officials said Thursday that they believed all the dead had been recovered.After an evaluation of the search and rescue results, “authorities have ended the search and rescue operation in Mount Marapi as all the victims have been found by late Wednesday,” said Abdul Muhari, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesperson.The National Search and Rescue ...

Minor arrested for breaking into, staying in Sonoma vacation homes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:31:24 GMT

(KRON) -- A juvenile suspect was arrested on Tuesday after he led Sonoma County deputies on a chase through the Russian River, the county sheriff's office said. The suspect is accused of breaking into multiple vacation homes in the county. On Tuesday, deputies began to investigate the break-ins of three vacation homes on Freezout Road in the Duncan Mills neighborhood. The suspect allegedly caused damage to all three homes. 2 robbed at gunpoint in Walnut Creek An investigation identified the suspect as a minor and revealed that he had been staying in the houses. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said deputies found the suspect in one of the homes at about 7 p.m. and he ran from them. The suspect was again spotted on the 21000 block of Moscow Road. When police saw him, he ran into the Russian River, SCSO said. Deputies deployed a drone to search for the suspect, and he was detected in the brush on the edge of the river. He was located and arrested without incident. KRON ON is stre...

CVS Pharmacy to close location in San Francisco

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:31:24 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A CVS Pharmacy in San Francisco is set to close early in 2024. The location at 499 Haight St. will close on Jan. 11, a CVS spokesperson told KRON4. CVS said it was a "difficult decision" to close the store. The retail company cited "population shifts" and "local market dynamics" among the factors that led to the decision to close the Lower Haight location. LEGO Store at San Francisco Centre mall closes "Maintaining access to pharmacy services in the communities we serve is an important factor we consider when making store closure decisions. Other factors include local market dynamics, population shifts, a community’s store density, and ensuring there are other geographic access points to meet the needs of the community."CVS PharmacyThose who have prescriptions at the Haight Street store will be directed to the CVS at 701 Van Ness Ave. Employees at the closing store will be offered comparable roles within the company, according to CVS. Haney-Prograis fig...

Live updates | Fighting in conditions in Gaza worsen as Israel widens its offensive

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:31:24 GMT

The center of Gaza’s second-largest city has seen fighting amid Israel’s widening air and ground offensive in the southern part of the territory that has displaced tens of thousands more Palestinians and worsened dire humanitarian conditions. Distribution of food, water and medicine have been prevented outside a sliver of southern Gaza, and new military evacuation orders are squeezing people into ever-smaller areas.The United Nations said 1.87 million people — more than 80% of Gaza’s population — have been driven from their homes since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, triggered by the deadly Oct. 7 Hamas assault on southern Israel. The U.N. also says that all telecom services have been shut down due to cuts in the main fiber routes. On Wednesday, the United Nations chief urged the U.N. Security Council to use its clout to avert “a humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza.Around 1,200 people have died on the Israeli side, mainly civilians killed during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. The Heal...

Ramaswamy and DeSantis go after Haley right off the bat in the fourth debate. Follow live updates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:31:24 GMT

Four Republican presidential hopefuls — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie — are on stage for Wednesday night’s debate in Alabama. The early front-runner for the GOP nomination, former President Donald Trump, is holding a fundraiser in Florida instead.What to knowHow to watch the Republican debateA narrowing field is debating less than six weeks before the Iowa caucusesThe debate is a key moment for the young NewsNation cable networkThe fourth debate is being held in Alabama, the state that gave the GOP a roadmap to TrumpChristie defends Haley against Ramaswamy’s attacksThey are facing off for the GOP nomination, but Christie has come to Haley’s defense during his own debate screed against Ramaswamy.After Ramaswamy repeatedly railed against Haley for what he characterized as her inability to name some of Ukraine’s provinces, Christie called Haley “a smart ...

Why DC parents are rushing to get their kids vaccinated

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:31:24 GMT

Children's National saw 130 children for vaccines both Monday and Tuesday, with some locations reaching capacity by 6 p.m.(WTOP/Heather Gustafson) Children's National saw 130 children for vaccines both Monday and Tuesday, with some locations reaching capacity by 6 p.m.(WTOP/Heather Gustafson) D.C. Public Schools kept some students out of classes this past week over their vaccination status.The students were reportedly behind on their routine vaccinations required by the school. This does not include the COVID-19 vaccine or booster shots.This became a challenge for the students’ parents, who rushed to make appointments at clinics to get their children vaccinated and back into the classroom.“The rush really st...

Carlos Queiroz fired as Qatar’s head coach a month before the country hosts the Asian Cup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:31:24 GMT

Carlos Queiroz was fired as Qatar’s head coach just over a month before the nation hosts the Asian Cup.Queiroz, former coach of Real Madrid, Portugal and Iran, was appointed on a four-year contract in February after Felix Sanchez left the position. Sanchez was in charge at the 2022 World when Qatar, as host, lost all three games.The football federation issued a statement Wednesday saying “Queiroz’s tenure as head coach of the Qatar national team has ended amicably by mutual agreement.”“The QFA expresses its sincere gratitude to coach Queiroz for his unwavering dedication, leadership, and contributions during his tenure as the head coach of the national team.”No official reason was given for the decision, although there were concerns locally over the perceived defensive style of play adopted by Queiroz and his failure to bring young players from the country’s Aspire Academy into the senior roster. Queiroz rejected that speculation. He was in charge for just 11 games...

Nikki Haley is targeted in the fourth Republican debate by her rivals. They all trail Trump

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:31:24 GMT

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Nikki Haley was targeted Wednesday from the opening moments of the fourth debate for Republican presidential hopefuls as time runs out for the shrinking field to shake up a race that’s been dominated by former President Donald Trump.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis accused Haley of backing down from media criticism and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy suggested that the former United Nations ambassador and South Carolina governor was too close to corporate interests as she gets new interest from donors. Responded Haley, “They’re just jealous.”Three of the four candidates onstage didn’t mention Trump, the overwhelming GOP front-runner, in the debate’s opening minutes. Aside from Christie, the candidates have spent more time in debates going after each other than taking aim at Trump, reflecting the view of many GOP power players that there are diminishing returns in attacking the former president given his popularity among Republicans.The c...

Slajchert’s 18 lead Pennsylvania over FDU-Florham 111-57

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:31:24 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Clark Slajchert scored 18 points as Pennsylvania beat Division III FDU-Florham 111-57 on Wednesday night.Slajchert was 7 of 8 shooting (4 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Quakers (6-4). Sam Brown scored 16 points while shooting 5 for 8, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc. Niklas Polonowski shot 5 for 6, including 4 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 16 points.Jamal Santana led the Devils (3-5) in scoring, finishing with 10 points and three steals. Jack Loucks added nine points and six assists for FDU-Florham. In addition, Brian Nichols had eight points.NEXT UPPennsylvania plays Kentucky in its next matchup on Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source