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Bindi Irwin opens up about endometriosis surgery after struggling with 'insurmountable' pain

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:09:32 GMT

(WJW) — Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late Steve Irwin, says that for years she's lived with severe pain. Tuesday, the Australian reality TV star came clean about her struggle with endometriosis and how she recently had surgery to remove legions from her ovaries. Taking to social media, Bindi said she wasn't sure if she wanted to share her medical issues so publicly but ultimately decided other women needed to know they weren't alone. "For 10yrs I've struggled with insurmountable fatigue, pain & nausea," she said in a Twitter post. "Trying to remain a positive person & hide the pain has been a very long road." Rihanna sends flowers to elderly ladies for ‘amazing’ Super Bowl reenactment Irwin went on to explain that, over the last decade, she has undergone many tests and scans, as well as many doctor visits."A doctor told me it was simply something you deal with as a woman & I gave up entirely, trying to function through the pain," she recounted. Ultimately, Irwin said ...

DPS ID 3 victims in deadly Burnet Co. crash

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:09:32 GMT

BURNET COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Public Safety identified three people who died in a Feb. 21 two-vehicle crash in Burnet County Wednesday, according to a news release from DPS.The crash occurred at approximately 3 a.m. at State Highway 71 near East Trail Road, DPS said.According to the preliminary investigation, a Ford F-350, occupied by the driver and three passengers, was traveling west on SH 71. A Hyundai, occupied by the driver and two passengers, was traveling east on SH 71. 3 dead in State Highway 71 crash in Burnet County, DPS investigating DPS said the Ford struck the Hyundai in a head-on collision. As a result of the crash, the driver and two passengers in the Hyundai died.The driver was identified as Matthew Lindsey, 23, of San Antonio; the first passenger was identified as Daniella Harris, 23, of San Antonio; and the last passenger was identified as Spencer Jandreau, 24, of San Antonio.The driver and passengers of the Ford were transported to Baylor...

With four Vikings corners heading for free agency, Patrick Peterson, Chandon Sullivan have been vocal about re-signing

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:09:32 GMT

Four Vikings cornerbacks are in line to become free agents when the new NFL league year begins next Wednesday. At least two have been vocal about wanting to re-sign.Starting left corner Patrick Peterson has consistently said he wants to be back for a third Minnesota season, and his cousin and podcast partner, former NFL cornerback Bryant McFadden, said Wednesday that nothing has changed. And nickel back Chandon Sullivan reiterated his desire to return.“I mean, of course,” Sullivan said. “I love the city. I love the team, the fans. So we’ll just see what happens. I understand it’s a business.”Also heading for free agency are starting right corner Duke Shelley and special teams ace Kris Boyd.Sullivan said his agents spoke to Vikings officials last week at the combine in Indianapolis about his desire to return. However, he doesn’t expect there to be any serious talks until next week. The NFL’s negotiating period starts Monday with players eligible to sign two days lat...

Cohoes salon collecting donations for fire victims

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:09:32 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A beauty salon in Cohoes is offering a helping hand to the families who lost everything in a fire on Tuesday. It happened at an apartment building on Johnston Avenue near the site of the former Saint Agnes School.One firefighter was sent to the hospital for multiple injuries. No other injuries were reported, but 16 people were displaced. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Shelly Wojchik is the owner of Shelly Cut & Style. She said she doesn't know anyone affected, but she said felt the need to help. She's been collecting clothes, pillows, stuffed animals, and toiletries.The salon will be running the donation collection through the weekend and into next week.

Remarkable Women: Karen Flewelling

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:09:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It was one of Karen Flewelling's former students who nominated the now-retired Shaker High School coach and teacher. They noted, "Flew" as she is affectionately known, made it a point to give each player their special moment during the season and that it's about time she got her "day".Karen Flewelling is modest when she says, "I'm just really fortunate to know so many nice young ladies." Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The feeling is mutual when you read how much she meant to them as they signed a framed team photo for her, "Grateful to you always" one wrote. But it is after retirement that her impact became global.Flew volunteered for years with an international environmental charity before starting her own called Drilling for Hope. The plan to bring fresh water to remote areas where there was none would have a ripple effect."Girls stay in school if they have water nearby," Flewelling pointed o...

In close vote, Missouri House approves open enrollment for students

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:09:32 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri students and their families could soon be allowed to go to school outside the district they live in. A day after members spent two hours debating the open enrollment bill, the measure barely escaped the House, receiving just three more votes than needed to pass. The big concern among members is the effect this will have on rural school districts and communities, causing them to consolidate or even close. Rep. Brad Pollitt, R-Sedalia, said allowing students to pick the public school of their choice creates rivalry between districts, which is a good thing.  Suspected Schnucks shooter appeared to be targeting suburbs "This bill does put the decision making in districts into the hands of the local taxpayers who have children in that district," Pollitt said. "I personally believe this is a very pro-public-school bill."Those against House Bill 253, said during debate that this is going to leave some districts behind. "There are too many children relying o...

Colorado Rapids condemn “detestable” chant at Saturday’s home opener

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:09:32 GMT

The Colorado Rapids issued a full statement Wednesday condemning a homophobic chant clearly heard inside Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and on the national Apple TV broadcast in last Saturday’s home opener against Sporting Kansas City.“As a club that prides itself on its inclusive values and providing a safe and welcoming environment for all, we were incredibly disappointed to learn that the detestable ‘p-chant’ emerged during our game on Saturday. We condemn the use of this word in the strongest possible terms — it has no place within our sport or community, let alone at our stadium,” the statement read.“We do not take this matter lightly and have begun an internal review that is being carried out by senior leadership from the club and KSE.”The statement went on to say that the team is working on “exploring every avenue to ensure that this chant is eradicated from our stadium” and it is working with various supporters gr...

'Fix zoning, fix the housing crisis,' economists say in new poll

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:09:32 GMT

Economists and housing experts say the biggest hurdle to overcome as the nation hopes to address housing shortages and soaring prices, is a massive overhaul of existing zoning laws and regulations.The experts shared their insight while participating in a poll organized by Zillow, the online real estate platform.Of the 117 housing market experts who took part in Zillow's Home Price Expectations Survey, 73% said zoning reform was one of the most effective means to address the housing crisis.Zoning reform was selected as the most effective means of addressing affordability challenges by experts in Zillow’s survey. (Zillow)Skylar Olsen, Zillow's chief economist, said the poll results were unsurprising, saying that the solution to soaring prices is straightforward: build more homes."Changes through policies like modest densification will give us more 'at bats' to create density and help communities stay livable for everyone," Olsen said in a news release. "Without a huge injection of new...

Rainfall headed to Southern California

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:09:32 GMT

Another storm system is headed to Southern California this week, with threats of gusty winds, potential flooding and hazardous driving conditions.Showers will arrive beginning Thursday night and will stick around through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.In Los Angeles and Ventura counties, light to moderate rain is expected, with rainfall totals expected to hit between 0.75 to 1.5 inches.Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties will receive moderate to heavy rainfall during the storm with expected totals of 2-4 inches. In Northwest San Luis Obispo County, 5-10 inches are forecasted.Higher elevations will continue to see snowfall this weekend above 10,000 feet with “significant avalanche danger at about 5,000 feet,” said NWS.“We have a couple more storms heading our way,” said KTLA Meteorologist Vera Jimenez. “So even though the snow levels will remain high, there will be the possibility the snow will get really compacted and heavy due to the incoming rain.” ...

Pizza Hut brings back '90s-era mini basketballs for March Madness

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:09:32 GMT

Children of the '90s, rejoice! Pizza Hut is bringing back an old fan favorite: Pizza Hut mini basketballs.The pizza chain announced Wednesday that it would be bringing back the popular toy from the 20th Century, just in time for the start of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.For a limited time, you can order the mini basketballs for $7 through the Pizza Hut website and app. The black and red mini basketballs are emblazoned with the company's slogan: Nobody Out Pizzas The Hut.You'll need to provide your own hoop, unless you purchase a Big New Yorker, which comes with specialty March Madness packaging that transforms into a hoop and backboard.Pizza Hut Brings Back Limited-Edition Mini Basketballs for the First Time Since the 1990s. (Pizza Hut)Pizza Hut is entering its seventh year as the "official pizza of March Madness," the company says, and Chief Marketing Officer Lindsay Morgan says they wanted to do something special for basketball fans."We're bringing back a fan-favorite...