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Failed referendum on Indigenous rights sets back Australian government plans to become a republic

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:11:17 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s failed referendum on the Indigenous Voice has set back the government’s plans to cut the nation’s constitutional ties to Britain’s King Charles III, a minister said Thursday. Australians last week overwhelmingly rejected the referendum that would have enshrined in the constitution an Indigenous advisory body to Parliament. The loss reduced the chances of another referendum soon to make the country a republic with an Australian president as head of state instead of the British monarch, Assistant Minister for the Republic Matt Thistlethwaite said.“In my view, it’s not off, but it does certainly make it a lot harder,” Thistlethwaite told Sky News Australia.“Australians are reluctant to look at further referendums in the short term,” he added.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the Voice referendum a top priority for his center-left Labor Party government’s first three-year term when it was elected last year.Albanese placed Thistlethwaite in charg...

Extremely rare brain cyst prevents outflow of spinal fluid from your brain

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:11:17 GMT

Doctors told a 68-year-old woman her brain was one in a million and while the finding was anything but welcome, she knows the experts who identified her colloid cyst likely save her life.From a visit one day to the operation room the next, Northwestern Medicine Neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Magill discovered the a cyst on Leslie Fenton Pera's brain that most people have about one in a million chance of getting."I trained at one of the biggest neurosurgery programs in the country, and I think in training and in practice you see them about once a year," Dr. Magill said.The cyst is called a colloid cyst, the distinctive anomaly likely formed at birth."This is basically a fluid-filled structure like a balloon that’s effectively obstructing the outflow of your spinal fluid from your brain," Northwestern Medicine Neuroradiologist Dr. Alexander Korutz said.While the cyst grew, it put pressure on Pera's brain, on top of significant motor and cognitive deficits."She wasn’t keeping up, she wasn’t ...

Chick-fil-A releases cookbook featuring recipes for some discontinued items

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:11:17 GMT

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Chick-fil-A has released its first-ever cookbook that features 26 recipes, including a few for classic menu items that have been discontinued. The company said in a press release that it developed the free digital cookbook to raise awareness about food security and "the importance of reducing food waste."Home cooks can find recipes for easy breakfasts, side dishes, dinners, and desserts, as well as instructions on how to make fan-favorite former menu items like coleslaw and chicken salad. Washington Twp. Chick-fil-A reopens after renovations The book, titled "Extra Helpings": Inspiring Stories and Imaginative Recipes from Chick-fil-A Shared Table," also features heartwarming stories from members of the Chick-fil-A Shared Table food donation program. "Our goal for 'Extra Helpings' is not only to inspire individuals to reimagine their extra food into new, delicious recipes but also spark conversations about the important issues of food insecurity and food was...

One dead in northeast Austin vehicle-pedestrian crash

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:11:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person is dead after a vehicle-pedestrian crash in northeast Austin Wednesday, Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media.Shortly before 8 p.m., medics and the Austin Fire Department responded to 12100 N MoPac Expressway service road southbound for a report of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian.One person was pronounced dead on the scene, medics said.No other information was available Wednesday, and the crash remained under investigation.

HIgh school football: Two Rivers tops Simley, makes case for high playoff seeding

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:11:17 GMT

When the high school football playoffs begin Tuesday, Simley will be playing; Two Rivers probably will.Both the Class 4A Spartans and Class 5A Warriors are in the postseason, but will each get a No. 2 or No. 3 seed in its section when playoff brackets are announced later this week?Two Rivers put forth a better final argument in beating Simley 38-21 Wednesday.St. Thomas Academy is expected to get the top seed in Section 3 of Class 5A with Bloomington Jefferson and Two Rivers entering Wednesday’s action basically tied in the Quality Rating Formula generally used for seeding purposes. Not only does a second seed mean a first-round bye, it also guarantees a home game at noon Oct. 28 in round two.The Jaguars, who beat Rochester John Marshall 30-6, and Warriors did not meet in the regular season.“We want to play football. Every game we get to come out and play is grateful. We’re gonna do our thing no matter what seed,” said Warriors tight end/defensive lineman Max Mogelson.Drew Altavilla ...

St. Paul Central takes road win over Highland Park in conference matchup

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:11:17 GMT

The Central Minutemen marched into enemy territory and took down their conference rival Highland Park Scots 34-24 Wednesday night.The Minutemen dominated for most of the game, shutting out the Scots until the final quarter. Highland Park had an offensive surge late in the game, scoring three times in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t quite enough.The run game proved lethal for Central, as it rushed for over 200 yards. Junior quarterback Allan Lankfard was a dual threat, rushing for over 100 yards and two touchdowns, as well as throwing for over 130 yards and a touchdown. Junior running back Lavonte Cox also had himself a night with over 100 rushing yards and two touchdowns.The defense stood strong for the Minutemen as well, forcing two turnovers in the first half, an interception and a fumble recovery. Both turnovers occurred during substantial drives for Highland Park, destroying any momentum they had.Highland Park junior quarterback Jonah Sadowski led the way for the Scots with ov...

High School Football Roundup: Johnson secures best regular season since 2017, possible home playoff game

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:11:17 GMT

Johnson 26, Minneapolis South 12: Johnson sophomore Justice Moody reeled in a pair of receiving touchdowns to clinch the Governors’ best regular season since 2017.That was the last time Johnson finished with five regular-season wins until this fall (5-3). Even the 2018 state tournament team went 4-4 in the regular season.Johnson trailed 12-8 at the break. Leading 19-12 in the final frame, Isaiah Henderson put the game on ice with a 1-yard touchdown plunge.Johnson’s victory sets the Governors up to potentially nab a home game in the Class 4A, Section 3 quarterfinals.Eagan 45, Eastview 20: Nick Tesdall accounted for three of Eagan’s five rushing touchdowns on the day. The Wildcats (3-5) led 7-0 after the first, then exploded for 24 second-quarter points.Ju Ju Stampley had two receiving scores for the Lightning (4-4).Hill-Murray 56, Como Park 6: Jackson Reeves and Simon Seidl connected for four scoring strikes, all in the first half. The four touchdown passes alone amounted to 104 yard...

Officials visit Pittsfield to announce new housing initiative

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:11:17 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey was in Pittsfield on Wednesday to talk about a new housing initiative. A new tax package signed into law will create 40,000 new homes. It will also help cover the cost of renovating thousands of other homes.The governor said the initiative will also help more than 880,000 renters and senior home owners save on their rent and mortgage. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "As you know, housing costs are maybe our greatest challenge in the state," she said. "It's an issue no matter where I go. Certainly here in northern Berkshire County, but honestly, across the entire state."Some ways renters and homeowners will save money include rental deduction and low income housing tax credit.

NYS workers with disabilities honored at annual employment awards ceremony

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:11:17 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State workers with disabilities were honored Wednesday at the Capital Region Disabilities Employment Awards. The award ceremony was part of the New York State Industries for the Disabled's annual meeting. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The ceremony was held at Rivers Casino in Schenectady. The theme was Transforming for Tomorrow.October is National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month. NEWS10's Cassie Hudson served as emcee for the event.

Franklin County man convicted in child rape case

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:11:17 GMT

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. - The Missouri Attorney General's Office secured a conviction against a Franklin County man for child sexual abuse and rape.A Franklin County grand jury indicted Brett Pendleton in January 2018. According to the indictment, Pendleton took an 8-year-old child whom he knew to a motel room, forced her to smoke marijuana and ingest methamphetamine, and then sexually abused the child for several hours.A family member later discovered the child, and they took her to a hospital to report the incident.The Washington Police Department investigated the matter and found enough evidence corroborating the victim's account to make an arrest. Suspect in Benton Park West double murder says he heard voices – Police County authorities requested that the attorney general's office handle the prosecution.Jurors deliberated for an hour before returning a guilty verdict.Pendleton was convicted of first-degree statutory rape, five counts of first-degree statutory sodomy, first-degree...