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Afghan women cannot pray loudly or recite in front of other women, says Taliban minister
Read full article: Afghan women cannot pray loudly or recite in front of other women, says Taliban ministerA Taliban government minister says Afghan women are forbidden from praying loudly or reciting the Quran in front of other women.
Struggling with medical debt? Here’s how a consumer watchdog is taking action to protect patients
Read full article: Struggling with medical debt? Here’s how a consumer watchdog is taking action to protect patientsMedical debt is a growing issue in the US, with many patients stuck paying bills they may not owe. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has taken steps to address these concerns and provide protections for patients facing unfair debt collection practices.
Czech government undergoes a reshuffle after a party leaves but retains a majority in Parliament
Read full article: Czech government undergoes a reshuffle after a party leaves but retains a majority in ParliamentPresident Petr Pavel has sworn in two new ministers as part of a reshuffle of the government following the decision of junior coalition partner, the Pirates, to leave the Cabinet.
Man struck, killed by truck while crossing street on far South Side, SAPD says
Read full article: Man struck, killed by truck while crossing street on far South Side, SAPD saysA 27-year-old man is dead after being hit by a truck while crossing the street on the far South Side, according to San Antonio Police.
Man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for attempting to meet minor for sex
Read full article: Man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for attempting to meet minor for sexA San Antonio man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after he attempted to meet with a minor for sex, according to the United States Department of Justice.
Comic Relief US launches new Roblox game to help children build community virtually and in real life
Read full article: Comic Relief US launches new Roblox game to help children build community virtually and in real lifeA nonprofit's experiment building a Roblox game to develop charitable habits among children went so well that this year's campaign is expanding.
Taliban vice and virtue laws provide 'distressing vision' for Afghanistan, warns UN envoy
Read full article: Taliban vice and virtue laws provide 'distressing vision' for Afghanistan, warns UN envoyA top UN official is warning that the Taliban’s new vice and virtue laws provide a distressing vision for Afghanistan’s future.
China says it's 'hard to meet' discussions on Russia-Ukraine war, citing problems with arrangements
Read full article: China says it's 'hard to meet' discussions on Russia-Ukraine war, citing problems with arrangementsChina says it will be “‘hard to meet” calls for discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war because of problems with arrangements.
San Antonio-area families invited to enjoy free pirate-themed opera night with sea shanties, crafts and games
Read full article: San Antonio-area families invited to enjoy free pirate-themed opera night with sea shanties, crafts and gamesOPERA San Antonio, the Classical Music Institute and the Main Plaza Conservancy is hosting a free night of pirate-themed live performances that will take place this weekend downtown.
Prince William thanks public for messages to King Charles and Kate, says they mean 'a great deal'
Read full article: Prince William thanks public for messages to King Charles and Kate, says they mean 'a great deal'Prince William has returned to royal duties for the first time since his father King Charles III announced his cancer diagnosis and his wife, Kate, was hospitalized for abdominal surgery.
Fans unhappy at not seeing injured Messi play as Inter Miami cruises past Hong Kong XI 4-1
Read full article: Fans unhappy at not seeing injured Messi play as Inter Miami cruises past Hong Kong XI 4-1Hong Kong soccer fans and government have expressed their disappointment as Lionel Messi stayed on the bench for the full 90 minutes while Inter Miami defeated a Hong Kong XI 4-1 in the latest stop on the MLS team’s preseason Asian tour.
Argentina's annual inflation soars to 211.4%, the highest in 32 years
Read full article: Argentina's annual inflation soars to 211.4%, the highest in 32 yearsArgentina's statistics agency says the country has registered a monthly inflation rate of 25.5% in December and closed 2023 with an annual inflation of 211.4%.
A Russian missile hits a Liberia-flagged ship in Odesa, Ukraine's main Black Sea port
Read full article: A Russian missile hits a Liberia-flagged ship in Odesa, Ukraine's main Black Sea portA Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian port of Odesa has hit a Liberian-flagged freighter, killing a port worker and wounding another, as well as three citizens of the Philippines, crew members on the ship.
‘Don’t wait, reach out’: VA campaign hopes to prevent more veteran suicides
Read full article: ‘Don’t wait, reach out’: VA campaign hopes to prevent more veteran suicidesThe US Dept. of Veterans Affairs is taking significant steps to encourage veterans to seek support if they are struggling with mental health.
Congressman Tony Gonzalez gathers school officials, local law enforcement to discuss school safety
Read full article: Congressman Tony Gonzalez gathers school officials, local law enforcement to discuss school safetyUS Rep. Tony Gonzalez of San Antonio on Monday met with officials from various school districts and local law enforcement agencies to talk about school safety.
Historic church and Rose Window at Mission San José vandalized, Park Service says
Read full article: Historic church and Rose Window at Mission San José vandalized, Park Service saysAuthorities are asking for the public’s help finding the person or people responsible for vandalizing the historic church at Mission San José last week.
Venus Williams will begin her 24th Wimbledon appearance against Elina Svitolina
Read full article: Venus Williams will begin her 24th Wimbledon appearance against Elina SvitolinaFive-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams will begin her 24th appearance in the tournament against 2019 semifinalist Elina Svitolina.
43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at Wimbledon
Read full article: 43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at WimbledonVenus Williams is set to make her 24th appearance in the singles draw at Wimbledon after the 43-year-old American was given a wild-card entry.
Mexico, US searching for 3 missing Americans in Pacific
Read full article: Mexico, US searching for 3 missing Americans in PacificThe Mexican navy is searching with the assistance of the U.S. Coast Guard for three U.S. men who went missing early this month while sailing in the Pacific near Mazatlan in western Mexico, authorities said.
Correctional officer arrested for smuggling drugs into private prison in Karnes County
Read full article: Correctional officer arrested for smuggling drugs into private prison in Karnes CountyA correctional officer for a private prison in Karnes County was arrested Friday in connection with smuggling contraband and narcotics into the facility, the US Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas said.
Expect lane closures on Hwy 181, Loop 410 for CPS Energy electrical work
Read full article: Expect lane closures on Hwy 181, Loop 410 for CPS Energy electrical workTo improve the safety of aging transmission lines, CPS Energy will implement new electric wires in the southeast area of San Antonio near US Highway 181 and Loop 410.
Focus on Your Heart: Five New Year’s Resolutions to Live Longer
Read full article: Focus on Your Heart: Five New Year’s Resolutions to Live LongerHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, killing one person every 34 seconds. However, simple lifestyle changes can help you build a strong heart.
Pharmacists want you to have Narcan on hand for accidental opioid overdoses
Read full article: Pharmacists want you to have Narcan on hand for accidental opioid overdosesWith the current opioid and fentanyl crisis, many people have heard of Narcan, which can reverse overdoses. Law enforcement and schools have it, and pharmacists believe anyone on opioids should have it too.
What you’ll need to fill out your student debt relief application through FSA’s beta launch
Read full article: What you’ll need to fill out your student debt relief application through FSA’s beta launchYou can officially apply for the student debt relief program through a beta launch on the Federal Student Aid’s website.
Arizona AG says most alleged 2020 dead voters were alive
Read full article: Arizona AG says most alleged 2020 dead voters were aliveThe Republican attorney general of Arizona says his investigators found just one dead voter after thoroughly reviewing findings from a partisan review of Arizona's 2020 election.
Smuggler caught in the act crossing group of migrants into US. But what happens next?
Read full article: Smuggler caught in the act crossing group of migrants into US. But what happens next?In Eagle Pass, hundreds of migrants continue to wade the waters of the Rio Grande River and enter the US, guided by smugglers. Find out what happens to the guide when they’re caught in the act.
5 ways to get a tee time on The Old Course at St. Andrews
Read full article: 5 ways to get a tee time on The Old Course at St. AndrewsWith St. Andrews fresh on people’s minds after seeing the images this weekend, one might wonder the following: How hard is it to play a round at the Old Course, the home of golf?
The prejudice no one is talking about: ageism at work
Read full article: The prejudice no one is talking about: ageism at workMore than 10 million people in the US are looking for a job right now, and people over the age of 45 cite one thing as their top obstacle to getting hired: their age, especially if they work in the high-tech or entertainment industries.
Leaders at San Antonio medical facilities improve security, training after string of mass shooting across US
Read full article: Leaders at San Antonio medical facilities improve security, training after string of mass shooting across USA school, grocery store and medical facility are all public places that have seen deadly mass shootings in recent weeks. Safety and security leaders at area hospitals say they are on high alert and have started changing their training and improving security.
San Antonio nonprofit hosts 3rd annual care package collection drive for deployed service members
Read full article: San Antonio nonprofit hosts 3rd annual care package collection drive for deployed service membersThe nonprofit Soldiers’ Angels is having their annual collection drive and are gathering hygiene items, puzzles and snacks to send to US service members that are presently deployed.
Navistar cuts ribbon on new South Side manufacturing plant
Read full article: Navistar cuts ribbon on new South Side manufacturing plantNavistar held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its nearly 1 million-square-foot facility off of Highway 281 on Wednesday. The plant will ultimately employ about 650 people, 500 of whom are already on payroll.
USAA fined $140 million for willfully failing to implement anti-money laundering laws, federal regulators say
Read full article: USAA fined $140 million for willfully failing to implement anti-money laundering laws, federal regulators sayFederal regulators have fined USAA Federal Savings Bank $140 million for willfully violating the Bank Secrecy Act, the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced Friday.
3-day conference in San Antonio to focus on cancer disparities in Latinos
Read full article: 3-day conference in San Antonio to focus on cancer disparities in LatinosSixty-four percent of San Antonio is Hispanic according to the latest US census, which is why medical professionals are taking the issue of disparities in cancer in Latinos very seriously.
COVID-19 positivity rate decreases to 32.9% in Bexar County, Metro Health data shows
Read full article: COVID-19 positivity rate decreases to 32.9% in Bexar County, Metro Health data showsSan Antonio Metropolitan Health District is reporting a COVID-19 positivity rate of 32.9%, a 6.5% decrease from last week.
COVID-19 positivity rate increases to 39.4% in Bexar County, Metro Health data shows
Read full article: COVID-19 positivity rate increases to 39.4% in Bexar County, Metro Health data showsSan Antonio Metropolitan Health District is reporting a COVID-19 positivity rate of 39.4%, a 1.1% change from last week’s rate of 38.3%. This week’s risk level remains at “severe” and is worsening, officials said.
COVID-19 positivity rate climbs to 38.8% in Bexar County, Metro Health reports
Read full article: COVID-19 positivity rate climbs to 38.8% in Bexar County, Metro Health reportsSan Antonio Metropolitan Health District is reporting a COVID-19 positivity rate of 38.3%, a 7.3% change from last week’s rate of 31%.
Metro Health reports highest new COVID-19 case count in Bexar County since pandemic began
Read full article: Metro Health reports highest new COVID-19 case count in Bexar County since pandemic beganSan Antonio Metropolitan Health District is reporting its highest COVID-19 case count since the pandemic started with 7,704 new cases on Wednesday.
Nearly 900 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Bexar County, Metro Health data shows
Read full article: Nearly 900 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Bexar County, Metro Health data showsBexar County is once again seeing more COVID-19 hospitalizations as the number of patients at area hospitals reaches nearly 900 — a 344% increase since Christmas Day.
4,331 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death in Bexar County, Metro Health reports
Read full article: 4,331 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death in Bexar County, Metro Health reportsMetro Health’s COVID-19 dashboard showed an increase of 4,331 new cases on Friday, with a 7-day moving average of 3,620 cases. There was one new death reported, bringing the total to 16 deaths over the past seven days.
Bexar County COVID-19 risk level ‘severe’ amid 3,800+ case surge, officials say
Read full article: Bexar County COVID-19 risk level ‘severe’ amid 3,800+ case surge, officials sayThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District has raised Bexar County’s COVID-19 risk level to “severe” this week due to an increase in stress on the local hospital system, a rise in daily cases over the last two weeks, as well as a 27.3% positivity rate, according to officials.
Portugal’s interior minister quits after series of scandals
Read full article: Portugal’s interior minister quits after series of scandalsPortugal’s interior minister has resigned after a series of gaffes and missteps that could have made him a political liability for his center-left Socialist Party ahead of elections for a new government on Jan. 30.
Solar eclipse 2021: See breathtaking photos, video of the ‘ring of fire’ crescent sun
Read full article: Solar eclipse 2021: See breathtaking photos, video of the ‘ring of fire’ crescent sunMany Northern hemisphere sky watchers got to bask in the beauty of the “ring of fire” solar eclipse Thursday morning.
Demolition of bridge over Interstate 10 near Boerne postponed due to migratory birds
Read full article: Demolition of bridge over Interstate 10 near Boerne postponed due to migratory birdsThe demolition of a bridge above Interstate 10 near Boerne has been postponed again, this time due to nesting birds.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 20: Metro Health reports 394 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Read full article: Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 20: Metro Health reports 394 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new deathThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 394 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 19: Metro Health reports 119 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
Read full article: Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 19: Metro Health reports 119 new COVID-19 cases, no new deathsThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 119 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 16: Metro Health reports 25 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Read full article: Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 16: Metro Health reports 25 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deathsThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 25 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 15: Metro Health reports 76 new COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Read full article: Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 15: Metro Health reports 76 new COVID-19 cases, 4 new deathsThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 76 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 14: Metro Health reports 252 new COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Read full article: Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 14: Metro Health reports 252 new COVID-19 cases, 6 new deathsThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 252 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 13: Metro Health reports 273 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Read full article: Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 13: Metro Health reports 273 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new deathThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 273 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 12: Metro Health reports 317 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
Read full article: Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 12: Metro Health reports 317 new COVID-19 cases, no new deathsThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 317 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 9: Metro Health reports 246 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
Read full article: Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 9: Metro Health reports 246 new COVID-19 cases, no new deathsThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 144 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 8: Metro Health reports 144 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Read full article: Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 8: Metro Health reports 144 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deathsThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 144 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 7: Metro Health reports 290 new COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Read full article: Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 7: Metro Health reports 290 new COVID-19 cases, 8 new deathsThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 290 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 6: Metro Health reports 223 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Read full article: Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 6: Metro Health reports 223 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deathsThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 223 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 5: Metro Health reports 275 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
Read full article: Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 5: Metro Health reports 275 new COVID-19 cases, no new deathsThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 275 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 1: Metro Health reports 249 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Read full article: Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 1: Metro Health reports 249 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deathsThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 249 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths. The state says 496,642 people have received their first COVID-19 vaccine dose, and 294,158 are fully vaccinated in Bexar County.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, March 31: Metro Health reports 122 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Read full article: Coronavirus update San Antonio, March 31: Metro Health reports 122 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deathsTOPSHOT - Restaurants are empty on the river walk on April 1, 2020 in downtown San Antonio, Texas, during a stay at home order amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. (Photo by Mark Felix / AFP) (Photo by MARK FELIX/AFP /AFP via Getty Images)SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported 205,528 total COVID-19 cases and 3,150 total deaths in Bexar County, an increase of 122 new cases as of Wednesday. Metro Health also reported that 190 patients are hospitalized, 68 are in the intensive care unit and 29 are on ventilators. Texas Department of State Health Services reports 482,043 people have received their first COVID-19 vaccine dose, and 281,143 are fully vaccinated in Bexar County. Get a COVID-19 vaccine at the Alamodome without an appointment starting this weekAd
Coronavirus update San Antonio, March 30: Health officials report 148 new COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Read full article: Coronavirus update San Antonio, March 30: Health officials report 148 new COVID-19 cases, 4 new deathsTOPSHOT - Restaurants are empty on the river walk on April 1, 2020 in downtown San Antonio, Texas, during a stay at home order amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. - The US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic topped 5,000 late on April 1, according to a running tally from Johns Hopkins University. (Photo by Mark Felix / AFP) (Photo by MARK FELIX/AFP /AFP via Getty Images)SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported 205,406 total COVID-19 cases and 3,148 total deaths in Bexar County, an increase of 148 new cases as of Tuesday. Four new deaths were reported today. City officials also reported that 193 patients are hospitalized, 73 are in the intensive care unit and 34 are on ventilators.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, March 28: Health officials report 317 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
Read full article: Coronavirus update San Antonio, March 28: Health officials report 317 new COVID-19 cases, no new deathsTOPSHOT - Restaurants are empty on the river walk on April 1, 2020 in downtown San Antonio, Texas, during a stay at home order amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. (Photo by Mark Felix / AFP) (Photo by MARK FELIX/AFP /AFP via Getty Images)SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported 205,099 total COVID-19 cases and 3,144 total deaths in Bexar County, an increase of 317 new cases as of Sunday. The total case count includes 1,259 backlogged cases, according to health officials. The death toll includes a backlog of 67 deaths, ranging from July 29, 2020 - March 11, 2021. City officials also reported that 182 patients are hospitalized, 74 are in the intensive care unit and 37 are on ventilators.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, March 27: Health officials report 153 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
Read full article: Coronavirus update San Antonio, March 27: Health officials report 153 new COVID-19 cases, no new deathsA police officer walks outside of the closed Alamo on April 1, 2020 in downtown San Antonio, Texas, during a stay at home order amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. - The US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic topped 5,000 late on April 1, according to a running tally from Johns Hopkins University. (Photo by Mark Felix / AFP) (Photo by MARK FELIX/AFP /AFP via Getty Images)SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported 203,523 total COVID-19 cases and 3,077 total deaths in Bexar County, an increase of 153 new cases as of Saturday. No new deaths were reported today. City officials also reported that 187 patients are hospitalized, 75 are in the intensive care unit and 34 are on ventilators.