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Gene therapy eyedrops restored a boy’s sight. Similar treatments could help millions

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:42 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Dr. Alfonso Sabater pulled up two photos of Antonio Vento Carvajal’s eyes. One showed cloudy scars covering both eyeballs. The other, taken after months of gene therapy given through eyedrops, revealed no scarring on either eye.Antonio, who’s been legally blind for much of his 14 years, can see again.The teen was born with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, a rare genetic condition that causes blisters all over his body and in his eyes. But his skin improved when he joined a clinical trial to test the world’s first topical gene therapy. That gave Sabater an idea: What if it could be adapted for Antonio’s eyes? This insight not only helped Antonio, it also opened the door to similar therapies that could potentially treat millions of people with other eye diseases, including common ones.Antonio’s mom, Yunielkys “Yuni” Carvajal, teared up thinking about what Sabater did for her son.“He’s been there through everything,” she said in Spanish during a visit to the U...

ANÁLISIS | China y EE.UU. finalmente están dialogando de nuevo, pero ¿realmente pueden trabajar juntos?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:42 GMT

(CNN) — Los tres altos funcionarios estadounidenses que viajaron a Beijing en las últimas semanas tenían una misión desafiante: estabilizar la relación bilateral más importante y polémica del mundo, con China.Ya sacudidas por la pandemia de covid-19, la guerra en Ucrania y las tensiones por el comercio, la tecnología y los derechos humanos, las relaciones entre Estados Unidos y China habían llegado a un mínimo histórico durante el año pasado, cuando Beijing cortó múltiples líneas de comunicación con Washington después de que la entonces presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos, Nancy Pelosi, visitara Taiwán en agosto pasado.Los esfuerzos para restablecer el diálogo después de una cumbre en noviembre entre el líder chino Xi Jinping y el presidente de EE.UU. Joe Biden en Bali luego se hundieron junto con un globo de vigilancia chino que fue derribado sobre EE.UU. a principios de este año, lo que provocó que las relaciones entraran en una espiral adicional.Las ...

Denver mayor activates emergency operations to combat homelessness

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Monday, Denver could take several steps to combat homelessness in the city.New Mayor Mike Johnston will activate the city's emergency operations center, following his emergency declaration over the homeless crisis. His team said all agencies will be involved at the operations center. Denver school board releases tapes in never-before-seen executive session In an effort to end homelessness, Johnston said city council members will tour 78 Denver neighborhoods and listen to feedback from residents. Johnston has a goal of getting 1,000 unhoused people in homes by the end of the year. The new emergency declaration could also help secure state-end federal resources, Johnston said.Monday night, Denver City Council could approve a $2.9 million contract with the Colorado Coalition for Homeless to operate a shelter at 3500 Park Ave. through 2025.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife ranger saves 3 in midnight rescue on Arkansas River

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:42 GMT

BUENA VISTA, Colo. (KXRM) — A Colorado Parks and Wildlife ranger is being recognized for his bravery when he rescued three people who flipped their raft on the Arkansas River. After 10 p.m. on July 6, CPW River Ranger Jeff Hammond received a call for help from the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office. Hammond was told an off-duty commercial raft guide took two people on a private trip around 7:30 p.m. The three individuals never made it to the take-out spot at Hecla Junction. 4 juveniles in custody following armed robbery, police chase Authorities believed the raft had flipped in Zoom Flume in Browns Canyon. The guide was able to send a 911 text for help. Two others were unaccounted for. As midnight approached on July 6, 2023, Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Jeff Hammond, a river ranger with the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, hung on the back of Chaffee County Search and Rescue all-terrain vehicle as part of a search for three people who were trapped in Browns Canyon after their r...

Twitter rebrands with X logo after Musk vow to eliminate 'all the birds'

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:42 GMT

(The Hill) -- Twitter has officially traded its iconic blue bird logo for a black-and-white “X,” marking the latest change to the social media platform since Elon Musk purchased it last year.Musk announced the rebranding on Sunday, changing his profile to the X and posting promotional videos of the new logo. He also posted a photo Monday of the new logo being projected onto Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters.“[S]oon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds,” Musk tweeted Sunday.The X began to appear on the desktop version of Twitter Monday, but the bird remained the prominent logo on the mobile version. Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino also promoted the new logo on Monday, tweeting that “X is here! Let’s do this.” What is going on with Twitter’s blue check marks? She also said the new logo represents “the future state of unlimited interactivity — centered in audio, video, messaging, payments/banking — creating a global marketplace for ideas, goods, servic...

Colorado young adults get adaptive camp experience

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:42 GMT

ESTES PARK, Colo. (KDVR) — The Salvation Army Intermountain Division gave local young adults an adaptive camp experience to remember. FOX31 got an inside look at the High Peak Camp in Estes Park. Each year, the Salvation Army puts on the free teen camp. Last year, they added an adaptive camp where all of the campers are integrated together. Watch: Rattlesnake coils, rattles as hikers pass “We like to bring everyone together because we think it’s important that everyone has a seat at the table, and that they’re about to experience this place together with a sense of inclusivity,” High Peak Camp Director David Schwarm said. Physical activities include sports, a high ropes course, zipline, arts and crafts, tie-dye and mini-golf. 

Heat Continue with some help on the way

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:42 GMT

Heat Alerts:*Excessive Heat Warning for Miami-Dade until 8pm.*Heat Advisory for all of mainland South Florida through 8pm Tuesday.*Heat Advisory for the Florida Keys from 10am-7pm today.https://twitter.com/VivianGonzalez7/status/1683424051409170432?s=20The heat is set to continue, but there seems to be some help on the way. Models are showing Saharan dust is set to depart midweek as high-pressure backs away into the Western Atlantic Ocean allowing an ocean breeze to return. This will help bring temperatures closer to average, but draw in more moisture. Therefore, a typical Summer pattern will be pressure with passing morning showers and afternoon sea breeze inland storms returning to the forecast.Today in the TropicsLong-lived Don should lose tropical characteristics today as it is moving into cooler waters (70s).Low pressure system East of the islands chance for development is going down. It is battling tons of dry air and Saharan dust.Have a wonderful day South Florida and make it...

Trader Joe’s recalls cookies due to possible product contamination with rocks

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:42 GMT

Trader Joe’s has issued a voluntary recall of its popular Almond Windmill and Dark Chocolate Chunk Almond Cookies after the discovery of possible product contamination. The company has announced that some of these cookies may contain small rocks, prompting immediate action to ensure consumer safety.As of now, it remains unclear how the rocks found their way into the cookies, but Trader Joe’s is taking the matter seriously. The affected products have been removed from all store shelves to prevent any further distribution.The recall notice advises customers who have purchased either the Almond Windmill or Dark Chocolate Chunk Almond Cookies to exercise caution and promptly discard the items. Alternatively, they can return the products to their nearest Trader Joe’s store for a full refund. Trader Joe’s regrets any inconvenience caused by this recall and emphasizes its commitment to upholding the highest quality and safety standards for all its products. The comp...

Florida schools partner with Hazel Health to provide free virtual mental health appointments to students

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:42 GMT

RIVERVIEW, Fla. (WSVN) — As mental health continues to gain openness and awareness in today’s society, Florida officials are taking proactive steps to ensure students have access to the care they need. Recognizing the impact of academic pressure, peer relations, and social media on young minds, the Hillsborough School District has announced a new partnership with Hazel Health Services, offering free virtual mental health appointments to students in kindergarten through eighth grade, middle schools, and high schools.For students like Idania Rodriguez, a rising senior at Sumner High School in Riverview, the struggles of handling stressors at a young age are all too real. “At a young age, you don’t really know how to handle all these stressors because sometimes they may come at you quickly,” said Rodriguez. Rodriguez said she has experienced the pressure firsthand as it can come from academics, peers and social media. “Social media definitely takes a toll ...

Chicago baseball report: Trade rumors swirling as Cubs and White Sox begin City Series this week

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:42 GMT

After dropping their series opener, the Cubs posted three consecutive wins against the St. Louis Cardinals to keep them in position to potentially add at the trade deadline.Their 7-2 victory Sunday at Wrigley Field capped their series win versus their division rival to keep the Cubs (48-51) climbing toward .500.The Sox completed their longest trip of the season Sunday with a brutal 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins in 12 innings. They squandered a three-run lead in the ninth on the way to getting swept.A trip that began with a high of taking two of three from the Atlanta Braves came crashing to the ground with the team losing two of three to the New York Mets and all three to the Twins.With trade rumors swirling, the Sox return home Tuesday for the City Series.Drew Smyly’s rotation role unclear going forwardManager David Ross had played coy earlier in the week when asked about two “to be determined” entries as the Cubs’ probable pitchers for Saturday’s an...