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Only 4 people have survived brain-eating amoeba. She's one of them.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:20 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK) - A child in Little Rock recently died from an infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba, bringing back memories for many of a case from 10 years ago when another Arkansas child faced the same diagnosis but survived.On Thursday, Arkansas health officials reported a death due to a person being infected by Naegleria fowleri at a splash pad at the Country Club of Little Rock. Nexstar's KARK has determined the victim in the case was a young child. Death confirmed after rare infection at Little Rock splash pad Arkansan Kali Hardig contracted a similar case of Naegleria fowleri after swimming in a man-made pond ten years ago.Naegleria fowleri cannot infect anyone who swallows it and cannot be spread from person to person, the department of health said. People primarily become infected when swimming in infected bodies of water where the amoeba can enter through the nose.The infection caused by exposure to Naegleria fowleri is called primary amebic meningoencephal...

Soap opera actor Billy Miller dies at 43: reports

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:20 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Billy Miller, an actor best known for his roles in soap operas like "The Young and the Restless" and "General Hospital" has died, his manager told Variety.He was 43, but would have turned 44 on Sunday, Sept. 17. Billy Miller of The Young and the Restless celebrates his win for Outstanding Supporting Actor at the 2013 CBS Daytime Emmy After-Party. (Photo by Francis Specker/CBS via Getty Images)"The actor was struggling with manic depression when he died," his manager said. Miller's acting credits list more than 700 episodes of "The Young and the Restless" (2008-2014) and nearly 600 episodes of "General Hospital" (2014-2019), plus smaller parts in "Suits" and the movie "American Sniper." Former NFL player missing, mother found dead in Illinois creek He was nominated for both of his major soap opera roles, and won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series three times. In addition to his busy acting career, Miller also owned restaurants in Los...

Twins who were the 'size of pop cans' at birth go home after nearly 140 days in the hospital

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:20 GMT

CLEVELAND (WJW) -- A pop can, a key fob, a hamster, and a bowl of cereal each weigh 12 ounces. That's how much Kimyah Jackson weighed when she was born at Cleveland Clinic. Her brother DJ weighed only 3 ounces more, according to hospital spokesperson Jenna Homrock. Former NFL player missing, mother found dead in Illinois creek "There was only a 10-20% chance they would survive and developmental delays were possible," Homrock said. "At just 22 weeks they became the youngest surviving twins born at Cleveland Clinic."Photo courtesy of the twins' mom, Kimberly ThomasAfter their mom, Kimberly Thomas, delivered them, the babies had to be resuscitated and intubated. "Kimberly spent every day and night in the NICU, unable to hold them for one month because their skin was too fragile," Homrock added.After 138 straight days of receiving care in the NICU, Kimyah and DJ were cleared to go home with their parents Kimberly and Damante Jackson.(Photo Courtesy: Cleveland Clinic)(Photo Courtesy: C...

Texas swaps with Florida State in AP Top 25, Longhorns have highest ranking since 2009

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns moved up one spot in the Associated Press Top 25 rankings to No. 3 after a 31-10 win over Wyoming, achieving their highest ranking since the 2009 season when they played for the national title.Texas received three first-place votes and edged previously No. 3 Florida State by two poll points to swap spots with them. Georgia and Michigan remained Nos. 1 and 2. Southern California rounded out the top five. Instant Analysis: The Texas Longhorns offense sputtered, defense shined and it’s Baylor next week Ohio State, Penn State, Washington, Notre Dame and Oregon complete the top 10 with the Alabama Crimson Tide's streak of top 10 appearances ending at 128 polls as they fell to No. 13. It was the second-longest streak in the history of the AP poll. The Pac-12 again has eight teams in the rankings, the most of any conference, followed by the Southeastern Conference with six. Tennessee took a huge hit after losing to previously unranked Florida 29-16, tu...

Cedar Park has the 2nd cheapest groceries in the U.S.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:20 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — If you live anywhere near this Texas area, it might be worth picking up groceries while you're around. That's according to the Council for Community and Economic Research, which recently released its Quarter 2 2023 Cost of Living Index. The index compares the after-tax cost of living of 274 participating urban areas based on six different categories.One Texas city was only just beaten for the top spot on the council's list of 10 least expensive places for grocery items. Texans, it turns out Cedar Park in Central Texas has the second least-expensive groceries of the U.S. areas covered in the index.Cedar Park, which has a population of about 83,159, was edged out for the top spot by Thibodaux-Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, by only two points. “Cedar Park’s high quality of life and commitment to enhancing livability and economic vitality continue to attract new residents and to build new business investment," Cedar Park Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin said in a statement. "At a time...

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move crops downriver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:20 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa — A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads just as Midwest farmers are preparing to harvest crops and send tons of corn and soybeans downriver to the Gulf of Mexico.The transport restrictions are a headache for barge companies, but even more worrisome for thousands of farmers who have watched drought scorch their fields for much of the summer. Now they will face higher prices to transport what remains of their crops.Farmer Bruce Peterson, who grows corn and soybeans in southeastern Minnesota, chuckled wryly that the dry weather had withered his family’s crop so extensively they won’t need to worry so much about the high cost of transporting the goods downriver.“We haven’t had rain here for several weeks so our crop size is shrinking,” Peterson said. “Unfortunately, that has taken care of part of the issue.”About 60% of U.S. grain exports are taken by barge down the Mississippi to New Orlea...

Gophers’ P.J. Fleck upset by players’ muscle cramps in 31-13 loss to N.C.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:20 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — P.J. Fleck almost bit his tongue after the Gophers’ 31-13 loss to North Carolina on Saturday.The Gophers head coach was asked about a handful of players dealing with muscle cramps, including quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, running back Darius Taylor and cornerback Justin Walley, vital contributors who each missed playing time as the U tried to mount a comeback in the third quarter.“I used to be able to say things like, ‘That’s inexcusable’ and stuff like that,” Fleck said. “I don’t — we can’t be cramping up. There is a reason why we prepare the way we prepare, the way we have to prepare. And if we don’t prepare that way, that’s what happens. It’s unfortunate.”Texas Christian coach Sonny Dykes said that he felt a few of his players suffering from muscle cramps played a role in TCU’s 45-42 loss to Colorado in the Horned Frogs’ season opener om Sept. 2.“Guys started cramping at the end of the game,” Dykes lamented. “That is something tha...

Man fatally shot in Ferguson, suspect wanted

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:20 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - A homicide investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot Saturday afternoon in Ferguson. Authorities have not yet disclosed the identity or age of the victim. The shooting happened around 4:15 p.m. Sunday in the 1500 block of North Lakes. The Ferguson Police Department says the victim was found fatally shot outside of his apartment. He was late pronounced deceased at a hospital. Day Two of UAW strike: Wentzville picketers explain their motives Investigators have not yet determined a motive or any potential suspects in the case. However, based on preliminary findings, police believe the victim was known to the gunman. "Our hearts go out to the victim's family during this difficult time," said the Ferguson Police Department in a news release Sunday. "We are working close with the community to bring the perpetrator(s)to justice. Anyone with information that can assist in bringing closer to this case is encouraged to come forward." Ferguson police are followi...

SF Giants, D-backs will pit top two starters against each other in pivotal series with playoff implications

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:20 GMT

DENVER — Battling his bothersome hip, Alex Cobb has had his past two starts pushed back. But the 35-year-old right-hander remains on track to start the Giants’ first game Tuesday in Arizona, and with Logan Webb lined up behind him, San Francisco will have its top two arms going in its two most important games of the season.“I love the fact that those guys are pitching in Arizona,” manager Gabe Kapler said before Sunday’s series finale against the Rockies.Before getting to Arizona, Kapler’s squad had to win Sunday to avoid being swept in a four-game series against last-place Colorado.“I want to win today’s game,” he said. “It’s a pretty important one too.”The two-game series in Arizona looms large, though arguably less so than when they made the decision to push Cobb’s start back. Nobody inside the organization envisioned losing the next three games to the Rockies, dropping them 2½ games back of Arizona, Miami and Cincinnati...

Sonoma Sheriff's helicopter finds bridge jumper on way to recover Pacifica body

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:20 GMT

(BCN) -- A Sonoma County Sheriff's Office helicopter crew had a grisly Friday evening. After being called around 6 p.m. to assist with the recovery of a body near a rocky cliff in Pacifica, the helicopter was heading south when the crew discovered there was a water rescue taking place around the Golden Gate Bridge, the vicinity of which the helicopter was flying. Sheriff's officials said someone jumped from the bridge and was last seen in the water about four minutes earlier. 3 armed suspects rob teens of cellphone at Millbrae high school: sheriff According to Sonoma County Sheriff's Office social media, the crew located the subject in the water "within 30 seconds" of hearing the dispatch call. The subject didn't appear to be conscious, and the outgoing tide was pulling him toward the ocean. The Sonoma crew hovered over the site until a nearby Coast Guard lifeboat could recover the jumper, who was pronounced dead. The helicopter continued to Pacifica, wher...