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State's prescription drug affordability board to review 5 drugs

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:34:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Two years ago, a Prescription Drug Affordability Board was established in Colorado. The review board just met Friday to decide which prescription drugs it should review to cap prices. Some users of the drugs say that could lead to an uncertain future of medicine in Colorado.Five drugs were chosen for review by the board: Enbrel, Genvoya, Cosentyx, Stelara and Trikafta. A Colorado woman who uses one of the drugs is urging the board to use caution as they review it.Hannah Pfieffer is an area teacher who's been dealing with cystic fibrosis since she was a baby."I was very, very sick. I was oxygen-dependent. I was on oxygen 24/7," Pfieffer recalled. "I was evaluated for a lung transplant at the University of Duke and Colorado University at Anschutz. So I was waiting on that news but also just struggling with daily life. Wearing oxygen but also tired out after daily activities such as grocery shopping and making my bed. Then in the fall of 2019, Trikafta was introduced t...

Florida Department of Education officials say schools may teach AP Psychology to ‘age-appropriate’ students

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:34:51 GMT

The Florida Department of Education appears to be changing course on the Advanced Placement Psychology class taught in the state’s public high schools.A day after prohibiting the inclusion of gender and sexual orientation in coursework, state officials now says the class can be taught in its entirety to “age-appropriate” students.The department sent a letter on Friday to superintendents informing them that the curriculum would still be able to cover those topics — something the College Board had required to retain its AP designation for college credits.

1 hospitalized after tractor-trailer, 3 cars collide on I-95 near Dania Beach, causing fuel spill

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:34:51 GMT

NEAR DANIA BEACH, Fla. ((WSVN) — A nasty crash along Interstate 95 near Dania Beach sent one person to the hospital and shut down the northbound lanes for hours.A tractor-trailer and three cars collided near Griffin Road, south of the I-595 interchange, late Friday afternoon.Florida Highway Patrol and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue Units responded to the scene of the crash, at around 6 p.m.A diesel fuel spill added to the delays.The injured victim was taken to Broward Health Medical Center in unknown condition.All lanes reopened to traffic just after 9 p.m.

Georgia: A border in my backyard

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:34:51 GMT

All Georgians can do is gaze toward the snowy mountains and remember where they once used to swim, walk and graze their cattle, carefree.By Clément GirardotPhotographs by Julien Pebrel/MYOP for POLITICOClément Girardot is a freelance writer focusing on international reporting, especially from the South Caucasus and Turkey. His work has appeared in various publications, including the Guardian, Al Jazeera, Le Monde and Wired.“In our free time, we would go for a swim in the Ksani river or take a walk in the mountains,” kindergarten teacher Mariam Javakhishvili said, recalling her childhood in the Georgian village of Odzisi.Despite its peaceful rural setting, nestled in a bucolic valley 30 kilometers from Tbilisi’s northern suburbs, Odzisi has been deeply impacted by the conflict over the disputed territory of South Ossetia.“Now, I wonder how I could let my kids go there,” she said.Valia Vanishvili lived in Khurvaleti until the day Russian soldiers told her and her husband, D...

Medical examiner’s office investigating after body dropped off stretcher in Dorchester

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:34:51 GMT

New video shows a body falling off of a stretcher carried by professionals from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and the stretcher damaged a car parked on the street.The incident wasn’t mentioned in a report, and the owner of the vehicle said she wants acknowledgement. Victoria Scott owns the white Honda Accord parked on Lonsdale Street. “They brought the stretcher down the stairs. The body tipped over on the stretcher, wasn’t strapped in. The stretcher fell over, hit my car,” Scott said.Scott’s neighbor took the video after hearing a loud thud outside. She said the video shows the stretcher leaving a scratch on her car. “I was upset for two reasons, one that’s not right. That’s a human being,” she said, “but then secondly, they damaged my car and they’re workers of the medical examiner’s office, and there was not one mention of any of that happening in the report.” The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner told 7News it is “aware of a matter related to ...

Hull police sergeant arrested, placed on leave

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:34:51 GMT

A Hull Police sergeant is off the job, accused of attacking his neighbor during a dispute.The Hull Police Department says Sergeant Scott Saunders was arrested last month while he was off-duty.They say he’ll remail on leave pending the outcome of the investigation.In our previous story about this incident, we used a picture of an officer who is not Sergeant Scott Saunders.Unfortunately, a spokesperson for Hull Police misidentified the officer to us. We regret the error.

Orioles crush Mets, 10-3, as James McCann gets revenge with career-high-tying 5 RBIs

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:34:51 GMT

When the New York Mets sent catcher James McCann to the Orioles this winter, they weren’t seeking a top prospect; Baltimore returned a rookie-level outfielder who had yet to get out of the Dominican Summer League. They weren’t looking to save money; the Mets agreed to pay all but $5 million of the $24 million owed to McCann over the next two years.New York simply wanted to get rid of him.The trade freed up a roster spot amid an offseason that featured record spending, with the Orioles using the circumstances to secure a veteran backup for young star Adley Rutschman. McCann has served well in the role, with his work behind the plate and in meetings drawing praise from pitchers and manager Brandon Hyde. His offense, a trait of lesser importance for backup backstops, has still left plenty to be desired, but perhaps he was saving his best for vengeance.In the Orioles’ 10-3 victory over New York on Friday night at Camden Yards, McCann tied his career high with five RBIs...

Gregory Santos is making a name for himself and embracing closing opportunities with the Chicago White Sox

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:34:51 GMT

Chicago White Sox reliever Gregory Santos recalled a conversation he had with manager Pedro Grifol.“He said, ‘Do you think you have the guts to go out there and close games?’ ” Santos said through an interpreter Wednesday in Arlington, Texas. “I said, ‘Yeah, of course. That’s what I want to do.’ He said, ‘Well, don’t worry. Your chance is going to come. Keep working, keep doing your job.’”Santos was called on for the ninth inning in a game last week against the Cleveland Guardians at Guaranteed Rate Field.The Sox held a 3-0 lead on July 28. Santos surrendered a single to José Ramírez leading off the inning. With two outs, he hit Will Brennan. Santos rebounded and struck out Oscar Gonzalez for his second career save. His first was July 2 at Oakland. But he savored last week’s a little more.“I can tell you that I liked better the one experience at home,” Santos said. “The atmosphe...

Mets no match for James McCann, Orioles as Baltimore bashes Buck Showalter’s club, 10-3

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:34:51 GMT

BALTIMORE — The Mets got a glimpse into the future Friday night in Baltimore. The Orioles had to hit the reset button in 2019 and started to stockpile players in their farm system. Now, the O’s have the best record in the AL.Maybe it’s fitting that the same week the Mets decided to reset and load their farm system with talent they went into Baltimore. The team that developed talent won, defeating the Mets 10-3 in the first game of a three-game series at Camden Yards. It was the fourth straight loss for the Mets (50-59).It’s been a tough run for the Amazins’ since the Tuesday trade deadline, but there were positives to take from this one.The Mets battled back after the Orioles (68-42) took a 2-0 lead. The Mets are paying catcher James McCann $11 million to play for Baltimore and he thanked them with a two-run single off right-handed reliever John Curtiss in the fourth.But Francisco Lindor flared one into center field in the sixth with the bases loaded an...

Yankees can’t overcome Luis Severino’s latest first-inning struggles in loss to Astros

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:34:51 GMT

For the second time in as many starts, Luis Severino put the Yankees in an immediate hole that proved insurmountable.The struggling pitcher surrendered a three-run home run to Houston Astros rookie Yainer Diaz in the first inning Friday night, setting the tone for another ugly outing in the Yankees’ 7-3 loss in the Bronx.Severino also allowed a second-inning run when he hit Alex Bregman with the bases loaded, then served up a fifth-inning solo shot to Yordan Alvaraz that ended his night. The right-hander heard boos from the Yankee Stadium crowd as he exited Friday’s game.The 29-year-old Severino, a two-time All-Star and impending free agent, allowed five runs in four innings, dropping his record to 2-6 and inflating his ERA to 7.74.The rough performance came five days after Severino gave up nine runs — including seven in the first inning — in a loss to the Baltimore Orioles, after which he said he felt like “the worst pitcher in the game.”A day af...