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Beachgoer finds brain wrapped in foil, foreign money, in Wisconsin
RACINE, Wis. — A beachgoer looking for beach glass in Racine, Wisconsin, made a disturbing discovery.James Senda found a brain in a bag and wrapped in foil on Sept. 14, .He also said there was foreign money and a flower with it, .The man said it looked real to him.It was not decomposed and appeared larger than the man’s hand, .Senda told city workers what he had found.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s office said it was a real brain, but luckily not a human’s. It belonged to an animal, but officials said they don’t know which type of animal the organ came from, . the brain may have...…RACINE, Wis. — A beachgoer looking for beach glass in Racine, Wisconsin, made a disturbing discovery.James Senda found a brain in a bag and wrapped in foil on Sept. 14, .He also said there was foreign money and a flower with it, .The man said it looked real to him.It was not decomposed and appeared larger than the man’s hand, .Senda told city workers what he had found.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s office said it was a real brain, but luckily not a human’s. It belonged to an animal, but officials said they don’t know which type of animal the organ came from, . the brain may have...WW…
Seattle brewer puts anti-police markings on cans
SEATTLE — When customers buy a beer from the small Seattle-based brewer, Mirage, they might see a message on the bottom of the can.In June, a beer called "Choosey Lover" had a stamp that read "ACAB means all cops."ACAB stands for "all cops are bastards."In a text message, Mirage owner and brewer Michael Dempster wrote, "I used the markings because I stand against institutional racism, of which modern policing is a militarized arm."Portland-based sociologist Randy Blazack said ACAB has become a polarizing signifier of the movement."It's not about individual police officers, it's about a...…SEATTLE — When customers buy a beer from the small Seattle-based brewer, Mirage, they might see a message on the bottom of the can.In June, a beer called "Choosey Lover" had a stamp that read "ACAB means all cops."ACAB stands for "all cops are bastards."In a text message, Mirage owner and brewer Michael Dempster wrote, "I used the markings because I stand against institutional racism, of which modern policing is a militarized arm."Portland-based sociologist Randy Blazack said ACAB has become a polarizing signifier of the movement."It's not about individual police officers, it's about a...WW…
Texas man head-butted repeatedly after defending woman from racist tirade at gym
SAN ANTONIO — A Texas man was head-butted repeatedly after intervening when a man went on a racist tirade to a woman at their gym. Matthew Egan, 36, was at a San Antonio Life Time Fitness with his girlfriend when he noticed a shirtless man yelling at a woman outside the sauna, .The man was berating the woman, who was in her early 20s, telling her, "You don't even belong in this country."Egan first tried defusing the situation with a joke. When that didn't work, Egan stepped between the man and woman, telling him to leave her alone. Egan said the shirtless man threatened to kill him. The man...…SAN ANTONIO — A Texas man was head-butted repeatedly after intervening when a man went on a racist tirade to a woman at their gym. Matthew Egan, 36, was at a San Antonio Life Time Fitness with his girlfriend when he noticed a shirtless man yelling at a woman outside the sauna, .The man was berating the woman, who was in her early 20s, telling her, "You don't even belong in this country."Egan first tried defusing the situation with a joke. When that didn't work, Egan stepped between the man and woman, telling him to leave her alone. Egan said the shirtless man threatened to kill him. The man...WW…
Multiple people shot at shopping mall in Arizona
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Multiple people were shot by a man armed with an AR-15 style rifle at the Westgate Entertainment District, a large shopping mall northwest of Phoenix.One suspect is in custody, according to police.Police confirmed that at least three people were shot Wednesday evening at the shopping center in Glendale. One victim is listed in critical condition while the two others had non-life threatening injuries, Glendale Police Officer Tiffany Ngalula said Wednesday night.Glendale PD: three injuries, no deaths confirmed; Glendale PD located suspect and took him into custody. Glendale...…GLENDALE, Ariz. — Multiple people were shot by a man armed with an AR-15 style rifle at the Westgate Entertainment District, a large shopping mall northwest of Phoenix.One suspect is in custody, according to police.Police confirmed that at least three people were shot Wednesday evening at the shopping center in Glendale. One victim is listed in critical condition while the two others had non-life threatening injuries, Glendale Police Officer Tiffany Ngalula said Wednesday night.Glendale PD: three injuries, no deaths confirmed; Glendale PD located suspect and took him into custody. Glendale...WW…
Minnesota couple wears swastika face coverings at Walmart
MARSHALL, Minn. — A couple wearing face coverings adorned with swastikas caused a stir at a Walmart in southwest Minnesota on Saturday.Just before noon, police officers in Marshall were called to the city’s Walmart, the reported. Patrons at the store reported that a 59-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman confronted another group of shoppers, according to .Another shopper, Raphaela Mueller, who is the vicar of a southwest Minnesota parish, filmed the couple and posted the .Couple flaunt swastika face masks at a Walmart in the southwestern Minnesota city of Marshall. Another shopper caught...…MARSHALL, Minn. — A couple wearing face coverings adorned with swastikas caused a stir at a Walmart in southwest Minnesota on Saturday.Just before noon, police officers in Marshall were called to the city’s Walmart, the reported. Patrons at the store reported that a 59-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman confronted another group of shoppers, according to .Another shopper, Raphaela Mueller, who is the vicar of a southwest Minnesota parish, filmed the couple and posted the .Couple flaunt swastika face masks at a Walmart in the southwestern Minnesota city of Marshall. Another shopper caught...WW…
Police: Man offered to buy woman’s child for $1,500
SEATTLE — A man accused of trying to buy a toddler was arrested by King County Metro Transit police officers Monday.On Sept. 22, a 43-year-old man spoke to a young woman who was with her 2-year-old at the Aurora Village Transit Center in North Seattle.Investigators say he offered to buy her child for $1,500. When the woman said no, the man gave her his contact information in case she changed her mind.The mother called the King County Sheriff’s Office later that day and the case was forwarded to the Metro Transit Police Street Crimes Unit.Using the contact information the suspect gave to the...…SEATTLE — A man accused of trying to buy a toddler was arrested by King County Metro Transit police officers Monday.On Sept. 22, a 43-year-old man spoke to a young woman who was with her 2-year-old at the Aurora Village Transit Center in North Seattle.Investigators say he offered to buy her child for $1,500. When the woman said no, the man gave her his contact information in case she changed her mind.The mother called the King County Sheriff’s Office later that day and the case was forwarded to the Metro Transit Police Street Crimes Unit.Using the contact information the suspect gave to the...WW…
‘Go check on your car:’ Police see spike in auto thefts during stay-at-home order
SEATTLE — Officers with the Seattle Police Department say the number of reports of auto thefts is up 24 percent during the stay-at-home order.Police said during the last 30 days they received 300 reports of auto thefts compared to 258 during the same time last year. “We’ve been seeing a spike in auto theft,” . “With the stay home order, people aren’t driving their cars and don’t realize they’ve been stolen.”Many Seattle residents are working from home during the coronavirus pandemic and might go days before realizing their car has been stolen. Police said under normal circumstances, when a...…SEATTLE — Officers with the Seattle Police Department say the number of reports of auto thefts is up 24 percent during the stay-at-home order.Police said during the last 30 days they received 300 reports of auto thefts compared to 258 during the same time last year. “We’ve been seeing a spike in auto theft,” . “With the stay home order, people aren’t driving their cars and don’t realize they’ve been stolen.”Many Seattle residents are working from home during the coronavirus pandemic and might go days before realizing their car has been stolen. Police said under normal circumstances, when a...WW…
Hospital capacity OK for now, but new problem looms
In a sign physical distancing is working to slow the spread of the coronavirus in Washington, health officials say, right now, hospitals have enough beds."We still have capacities at our hospitals, we are not overwhelmed. That is very different from what you are seeing in New York," said Cassie Sauer, CEO of the Washington State Hospital Association.That’s in large part because hospitals have been planning for a surge and canceled elective surgeries before the virus ramped up.Regarding the supply of ventilators, state officials say there are 1,000 intensive care unit ventilators in...…In a sign physical distancing is working to slow the spread of the coronavirus in Washington, health officials say, right now, hospitals have enough beds."We still have capacities at our hospitals, we are not overwhelmed. That is very different from what you are seeing in New York," said Cassie Sauer, CEO of the Washington State Hospital Association.That’s in large part because hospitals have been planning for a surge and canceled elective surgeries before the virus ramped up.Regarding the supply of ventilators, state officials say there are 1,000 intensive care unit ventilators in...WW…
Hundreds protest ban on recreational fishing, shellfishing due to stay home order
RICHLAND, Wash. — Hundreds protested an aspect of Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home order Saturday in Richland.The protesters were taking a stand against the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s ban on recreational fishing and shellfishing statewide in response to the governor’s order.The concern surrounds people traveling to fish and the potential for overcrowding at boat ramps and river banks.Protesters said keeping their distance wasn’t a problem.“I am sitting here over 6 feet away every time I come here. I am over 6 feet away,” one protester said.Fish and Wildlife said the ban will remain in...…RICHLAND, Wash. — Hundreds protested an aspect of Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home order Saturday in Richland.The protesters were taking a stand against the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s ban on recreational fishing and shellfishing statewide in response to the governor’s order.The concern surrounds people traveling to fish and the potential for overcrowding at boat ramps and river banks.Protesters said keeping their distance wasn’t a problem.“I am sitting here over 6 feet away every time I come here. I am over 6 feet away,” one protester said.Fish and Wildlife said the ban will remain in...WW…
Breakthrough COVID-19 antibody test with nearly 100% accuracy can help reopen economy
UW has new antibody test that determines who had coronavirus without knowing it By: The UW Medicine Virology Lab is one of the first in the country to get a new Abbott test that checks your blood for a special COVID-19 antibody. “This is an important, new type of testing that we haven’t had access to before,” said Keith Jerome, the director of the UW Medicine. The lab said since Abbott developed the new antibody test, UW researchers have been working 24/7 to verify the test’s effectiveness. Scientists said Friday they found the test can determine if someone had COVID with nearly 100%...…UW has new antibody test that determines who had coronavirus without knowing it By: The UW Medicine Virology Lab is one of the first in the country to get a new Abbott test that checks your blood for a special COVID-19 antibody. “This is an important, new type of testing that we haven’t had access to before,” said Keith Jerome, the director of the UW Medicine. The lab said since Abbott developed the new antibody test, UW researchers have been working 24/7 to verify the test’s effectiveness. Scientists said Friday they found the test can determine if someone had COVID with nearly 100%...WW…