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Moms seeking formula tire of those who say, just breastfeed
(AP)- Some U.S. moms looking for baby formula that is in short supply are dealing with another layer of stress – people asking why they don’t just breastfeed. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of life by major medical entities like the World Health Organization. But it doesn’t work for everyone. Health…
Man charged in Buffalo massacre due back in court
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white man accused of slaughtering 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket was scheduled to appear in court Thursday as authorities continue to investigate the possibility of hate crime or terrorism charges. Payton Gendron livestreamed the attack from a helmet camera before surrendering to police outside the grocery store. Shortly…
US warns abortion ruling could increase extremist violence
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is warning law enforcement agencies around the nation of the increased potential for extremist violence after the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion striking down the constitutional right to abortion. A memo from the Department of Homeland Security says violence could come from either side of the abortion…
US warns abortion ruling could increase extremist violence
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is warning law enforcement agencies around the nation of the increased potential for extremist violence after the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion striking down the constitutional right to abortion. A memo from the Department of Homeland Security says violence could come from either side of the abortion…
Biden invokes Defense Production Act for formula shortage
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act to speed production of infant formula and has authorized flights to import supply from overseas. He is facing mounting political pressure over a domestic shortage caused by the safety-related closure of the country’s largest formula manufacturing plant. The Defense Production Act order requires…
After Buffalo massacre, NY governor seeks action on guns
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is touting a package of executive orders and gun control bills in the aftermath of a racist attack on a Buffalo supermarket. The Democrat’s executive orders would require state police to seek court orders to keep guns away from people who might pose a threat to…
Buffalo shooter plotted for months: Authorities
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white shooter accused of killing 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket wrote as far back as November about a live-streamed attack on African Americans. Entries from his diary also indicate he practiced shooting from his car and traveled for hours from his home in Maine two months ago to…
White House moves to ease shortage of baby formula
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is taking steps to ease a nationwide shortage of baby formula. Among the measures announced by the Biden administration include reopening the largest domestic manufacturer of baby formula and increasing the level of imported formula. The Abbott Nutrition plant has been closed since February because of contamination issues. Before…
Press secretary hopes her rise helps kids ‘dream bigger’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s new spokesperson, Karine Jean-Pierre, says she hopes kids will “dream big and dream bigger” because she’s now the White House press secretary. Jean-Pierre is the first Black woman and first LGBTQ person in the job. It’s one of the highest-profile positions in the U.S. government. Jean-Pierre was born on…
Court expert draws more GOP-friendly New York political maps
NEW YORK (AP) — A court-appointed expert released a draft of new congressional maps for New York that are more favorable to Republicans than the original gerrymandered political maps drawn by Democrats. The draft maps released Monday would help the GOP by creating five districts that lean Republican and at least four other districts where…
Health Officials urge masks & testing as COVID-19 cases surge
East Farmingdale, NY- New York City health officials are urging New Yorkers, ages 2 and older, to wear masks in all indoor public settings as the city approaches “high risk” COVID-19 alert status. New York City has been averaging around 3,600 reported new cases of COVID-19 per day over the past week. On Long Island…
Islanders tap Lane Lambert as teams new head coach
(AP)- The New York Islanders have hired longtime Barry Trotz assistant and right-hand man Lane Lambert to succeed him as coach. It’s Lambert’s first head coaching job in the NHL. Trotz was fired last week after the Islanders missed the playoffs for the first time in his four seasons behind the bench. Photo: FILE –…