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'Underground market' buying diabetic strips with cash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – They're signs that pop. Bright yellow with red text catching the eye of drivers and pedestrians at busy intersections: “Cash for Diabetic Strips.”The buying and selling of medical supplies for people with diabetes has been described as an underground market.Yvonne Johnson's insurance covers a big chunk of her diabetic test strips."It's so expensive for the people who don't have insurance," Johnson said. "Each order they send me, it's about $20."Johnson has type 2 diabetes and checks her blood sugar multiple times a week using diabetic test strips, which are tiny tabs that diabetics depend on to test their blood sugar level."I wouldn't dare sell them," Johnson said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW The signs offer cas...

Kickin’ It with Kiz Podcast: Is the shine off Coach Prime and CU Buffs football?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:32 GMT

In the latest edition of the Kickin’ it with Kiz podcast, Mark Kiszla breaks down all things local sports including where to lose your money this weekend on sports wagers.Kiz re-introduces his pod after a layoff and looks ahead to his 40th season covering Denver sports.Sports editor Matt Schubert joins Kiz to talk about the Buffs, Broncos and why January might be a little quiet in Denver.Buffs money? Bills Money? Is Russell Wilson a safe bet?Readers weigh in on parting shots in which Kiz responds to the world of Twitter (or is it X?) commenters.The Kickin’ it with Kiz podcast is brought to you by Argonaut Wine & Liquor, featuring Buffalo Trace.Subscribe to the podcastSoundCloud | iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | RSSProducer: AAron OntiverozMusic: “Bumble Bees” by Schama NoelWant more sports news? Sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all our analysis on Denver’s teams.Want more Broncos news? Sign up for the Broncos Insider to get all our NFL analysis.

Motorcyclist dies after 3-vehicle crash in San Fernando Valley

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:32 GMT

First responders are on the scene of a fatal traffic collision in the San Fernando Valley involving two cars and a motorcycle, authorities confirmed to KTLA.  Calls about the three-vehicle crash in the 8600 block of North Woodley Avenue in North Hills came in at around 6:40 p.m., officials with the Los Angeles Fire Department said.  Video of the scene posted to the Citizen App showed a heavy presence of firefighters. Damage could also clearly be seen to the rear of a white four-door sedan, along with a deployed driver-side airbag.  A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash in North Hills on Nov. 9, 2023. (Citizen App)A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash in North Hills on Nov. 9, 2023. (Citizen App)Details are limited and it’s unclear what led to the crash, but fire officials said the motorcyclist was declared dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.  Traffic in the area of Woodley Avenue and Napa Street was expected to be impacted while au...

Local state of emergency declared after historic hangar fire in Orange County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:32 GMT

County and city officials have declared a local state of emergency on Thursday after poor air quality, asbestos and toxins were found after a fire destroyed a historic air base hangar in Tustin.On Wednesday, samples of debris and ash were collected in areas near the hangar and lab testing confirmed the presence of asbestos lead, arsenic and nickel, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District.Residents are urged to "exercise caution to reduce exposure during the clean-up of structural fire debris," said the Orange County Health Care Agency.According to the emergency proclamation from the city of Tustin, health officials have “conducted air quality samples which showed elevated levels of chemicals of potential public health concerns.”Air samples collected from public areas near the hangar and in local communities are also being analyzed for “gaseous air toxics, such as benzene.” Long-term environmental testing is anticipated as results are being processed. Orange...

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he's back home after having a minor stroke in Mexico

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:32 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he suffered a minor stroke while attending a business conference in Mexico City.Wozniak told ABC News in a text Thursday that he felt dizzy Wednesday morning, then experienced vertigo before going to the hospital where a MRI revealed he had had a “minor but real stroke.” Wozniak, 73, had been scheduled to speak at the World Business Forum in Mexico City, a two-day gathering billed as the world’s most important management event. Other advertised speakers were Carly Fiorina, the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard and Muhammad Yunus, a pioneer in microfinance who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.The convivial Wozniak, who teamed up with the late Steve Jobs to found Apple in 1976, had been scheduled as the conference’s closing speaker Wednesday afternoon.Wozniak told the New York Times that he was released from the hospital Thursday, flew back to California and was waiting for dinner at home in Los Gatos. “I'm back home and feeling good...

$350K of stolen goods recovered in Oakland, Sacramento County fencing operation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:32 GMT

(KRON) -- California Highway Patrol busted a large fencing operation on Tuesday and recovered merchandise that is worth more than $350,000, it said in a press release. The goods were located in the cities of Oakland and Galt, which is in Sacramento County. The Concord Police Department has been investigating the case for several months after a string of robberies in Concord, the department said on Facebook. The investigation led the department to the location in Oakland, which authorities did not specify.Image from CHPImage from CHP"These operations were conducted based on prior intelligence, indicating that the Oakland residence was potentially being used for illegal fencing activities, associated with known suspects," CHP said. "In Galt, additional stolen retail merchandise was suspected to be stored in a box van and a trailer." In Oakland, police found a loaded handgun and items stolen from retail stores. The "primary suspects" were arrested and are facing charges including grand...

Spain’s Socialists will grant amnesty to Catalan separatists in return for support of new government

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:32 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Spain’s Socialist Party has struck a deal with a fringe Catalan separatist party to grant an amnesty for potentially thousands of people involved in the region’s failed secession bid in exchange for its backing of acting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in forming a new government.Socialist lawmaker and party official Santos Cerdán announced the deal Thursday in Brussels after sealing the agreement with the party led by Carles Puigdemont, who fled to Belgium after leading the failed 2017 independence attempt for Catalonia.“This is a political agreement and an agreement for an amnesty,” Cerdán said.The decision greatly boosts Sánchez’s chances of forming another minority leftist coalition government. Sánchez, a Socialist and Spain’s leader since 2018, still needs the backing of a small Basque party, but he is likely to achieve that.An amnesty has been the crucial part of difficult negotiations by representatives of Sánchez’s caretaker leftist government ...

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he’s back home after having a minor stroke in Mexico

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:32 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he suffered a minor stroke while attending a business conference in Mexico City.Wozniak told ABC News in a text Thursday that he felt dizzy Wednesday morning, then experienced vertigo before going to the hospital where a MRI revealed he had had a “minor but real stroke.” Wozniak, 73, had been scheduled to speak at the World Business Forum in Mexico City, a two-day gathering billed as the world’s most important management event. Other advertised speakers were Carly Fiorina, the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard and Muhammad Yunus, a pioneer in microfinance who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.The convivial Wozniak, who teamed up with the late Steve Jobs to found Apple in 1976, had been scheduled as the conference’s closing speaker Wednesday afternoon.Wozniak told the New York Times that he was released from the hospital Thursday, flew back to California and was waiting for dinner at home in Los Gatos. “I’m back home and feelin...

AP Week in Pictures: Global | Nov. 3 – Nov. 9, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:32 GMT

NOVEMBER 3 – 9, 2023A woman collects flowers to be used in rituals and decorations for the Diwali Festival in India. Britain’s King Charles III gives the King’s Speech during the State Opening of the British Parliament at Westminster Palace in London. Former U.S. President Donald Trump sits at his civil fraud trial in New York, a case that threatens his real estate empire. And Argentinians celebrate the 23nd annual Pride Parade in Buenos Aires.This selection was curated by AP photo editor Eloy Martin in Spain.Follow AP visual journalism:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apnewsAP Images on Twitter: http://twitter.com/AP_ImagesAP Images blog: http://apimagesblog.com/Source

Rienk Mast scores 20 points, grabs 16 rebounds to lead Nebraska in an 81-54 rout of Florida A&M

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:32 GMT

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Rienk Mast scored 20 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and helped Nebraska cruise to an 81-54 victory over Florida A&M on Thursday night. Mast, a Groningen, Netherlands native and Bradley transfer, shot 6 of 14 from the floor with two 3-pointers and made all six of his free throws. He was also one rebound shy of matching a career best. Eli Rice added 16 points and Brice Williams had 15 for Nebraska, which is 2-0 for the first time since 2009. The pair combined for five of the Cornhuskers 10 3-pointers. Nebraska shot just 39% (9 of 23) in the second half but 41% (23 of 58 overall). K’Jei Parker scored 13 points on 5-of-20 shooting to lead Florida A&M (0-2). Morrell Schramm added 10 points. Nebraska opened the game with a 22-10 run, capped by a Rice 3-pointer. Josiah Allick’s dunk stretched the lead to 35-16 as the Cornhuskers built a 41-25 halftime lead. Nebraska opened the second half on a 10-2 run and led by at least 20 points the rest of the way. ___ G...