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NYC bill would ban discrimination based on weight

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:03 GMT

The New York City Council is considering a bill that would ban discrimination based on weight in employment, housing and public accommodations. The legislation, which was introduced last year, would prohibit discrimination based on a person’s actual or perceived height or weight in those three areas. It would include exceptions for employers who need to consider height or weight as a “bona fide occupational qualification” that is reasonably necessary to conduct business and for operators or providers of public accommodations where height or weight qualifications are factors in public safety or health. The legislation had hearings in the city’s civil and human rights and state and federal legislation committees at the end of last month, and The Washington Post reported that it will likely be voted on in the upcoming weeks. Michigan is the only state in the country that has passed a law to declare weight is a protected category from discrimination along with o...

Cardinals set rotation, final Opening Day roster decisions expected Sunday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:03 GMT

JUPITER, Fla. - The St. Louis Cardinals have set their five-man starting pitcher rotation to start the season and plan to finalize their Opening Day roster by the end of the weekend. The rotation doesn't come as too much of a surprise, aside from one key contributor (Adam Wainwright) starting the season on the injured list. The Cardinals will turn to veteran Miles Mikolas for Thursday's home opener. Trending: When is it legal to drive in the left lane in Missouri & Illinois? Manger Oli Marmol confirmed Friday that St. Louis would roll with this five-man rotation, in order, to start the 2023 season:Miles Mikolas Jack FlahertyJordan MontgomeryJake WoodfordSteven MatzBarring any unexpected setbacks, Mikolas, Flaherty and Montgomery will all start in the first home series against the Blue Jays from March 30-April 2. Woodford and Matz will draw the mound in the next two home games against the Atlanta Braves from April 3-4, which lines up Mikolas to pitch in that series finale on A...

Woman dies, teen hurt in rural Missouri highway crash

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:03 GMT

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Mo. - A woman died, and a teenager is hurt after a two-car crash Thursday in rural Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that Beth Rutledge, 45, died in the crash. Next of kin have been notified. The other driver involved in the crash, a 16-year-old girl, is hospitalized with serious injuries. Top Stories: Missouri House approves new round of income tax cuts The crash happened around 3 p.m. Thursday in the northbound lanes of Missouri Route 21 near Diamond Road. Investigators say Rutledge was driving northbound when the teenage driver pulled into the path. Rutledge then struck the left side of the teenager's vehicle and died from injuries in the crash. Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C, which covers the St. Louis region and several nearby counties, is investigating the crash.

Kickin’ It with Kiz: Broncos Country isn’t big enough for Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton and Tim Patrick

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:03 GMT

I don’t want the Broncos to trade Jerry Jeudy. He’s just coming into his All-Pro window as a receiver.Ben, happy camperKiz: This is a math question wrapped in football problem. If the Broncos want to pick up the fifth-year option on Jeudy’s contract, they will have far too much money committed to Courtland Sutton, Tim Patrick and Jeudy, who combined for only eight TD catches in 2022. Yes, Patrick was hurt. But even a knucklehead like me tried to warn the Broncos not to pay Sutton like a marquee receiver after he tore his ACL. One of these guys has to go. I’m guessing Sutton will be out of here before training camp opens.After all the money the Broncos spent in free agency, where do they need help? Center! We’re in trouble if we start LLoyd Cushenberry and and he hasn’t improved immensely.Josh, fitness proKiz: We admit the the staff here at Kickin’ It Headquarters tends to be a finicky bunch. But what we appreciated about the Broncos’ approach to f...

Two California gray wolves successfully captured and collared in Northern California

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:03 GMT

Two gray wolves living in Siskiyou County have been successfully captured, collared and released and will provide the first satellite information on California's wolf population since the summer of 2022, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. When the two wolves were captured by the CDFW on March 17, they fitted them with satellite collars, measured and sampled their DNA, and performed disease surveillance, KTLA sister station KTXL reports. California wildlife: What to do if you encounter bears, mountain lions or snakes "A lot of people have worked hard to make this happen and we’re excited about the new collars and data," CDFW senior environmental scientist and wolf specialist Kent Laudon said. "We’re already seeing interesting movements on agriculture lands and sharing that information with local folks to install fladry and other deterrent measures around cattle pastures.”The California Department of Fish and Wildlife provided this undated image of a male...

Could reparations be coming for San Francisco's Black community?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:03 GMT

(KRON) -- The San Francisco Board of Supervisors heard ideas from a city-appointed reparations committee this week.The proposals, which are still in draft mode, are considered historic. If passed, the initiatives could set a nationwide precedent.Committee Chair Eric McDonnell joined KRON4's Stephanie Lin to discuss.

San Francisco Ballet's first Japanese principal ballerina stars in "Cinderella"

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:03 GMT

(KRON) -- It’s Women’s History Month and we’re celebrating at KRON4.The San Francisco Ballet continues its 90th annivesary season with performances of “Cinderella” starting at the end of this month.Misa Kuranaga, the first Japanese principal dancer to dance with the ballet, joined Stephanie Lin live in studio to share more.

Police activity closes Highway 50 in Stateline, South Lake Tahoe

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:03 GMT

(KTXL) -- Highway 50 has been closed in both directions at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in South Lake Tahoe, according to the Nevada State Police. Law enforcement is asking drivers to use Lake Parkway as an alternative route. Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is located at 50 Hwy 50 in Stateline, NV. The hotel is located about two hours from Sacramento via Highway 50. The stretch of Highway 50 that is closed down is just past the California-Nevada border, where several casinos are located. This is a developing story.

California crowns its first Miss Oakland in ten years

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:03 GMT

(KRON) -- The Bay Area crowned its new Miss Oakland, California this month, and she’s the first to be crowned in ten years. The new Miss Oakland, is also a member of the LGBTQ community. Rhiannon Jones joined KRON4's Stephanie Lin live to share more about her journey.

Russia Calls for U.N. Investigation of Nord Stream Attack, as Hersh Accuses White House of False Flag

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:03 GMT

The Russian government has accused Germany, Denmark, and Sweden of a cover-up in their investigations into the sabotage attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines last September. Moscow, with the support of China, plans to introduce a resolution before the United Nations Security Council on Monday calling for an independent international investigation.The White House declined to answer questions from The Intercept about whether the U.S. has ordered its own investigation, saying only that it is supporting its allies in their individual probes. Germany, along with Denmark and Sweden, are each conducting separate investigations but say they are cooperating with one another.In a series of letters to European governments and the United States in February, made public by Moscow earlier this month, Russian officials complained that they have been barred from examining evidence gathered from the sites where the blasts occurred. Despite Russia’s majority ownership of the pipelines, Russian officia...