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Popular Sports Journalist From NY, Age 48, Dies Suddenly While In Press Box Covering World Cup
A popular sports journalist died while covering a game at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Grant Wahl, a New York City resident and soccer analyst for CBS Sports, was age 48.
According to CBS News, Wahl collapsed while in the press box during the Argentina-Netherlands quarterfinal match early Saturday, Dec. 10. Paramedics quickly responded, but Wahl was pronounced dead a short time later, the report said.
Wahl had written about health issues he had been experiencing while in Qatar.
"My body finally broke down on me," Wahl wrote on Substack on Monday, Dec. 5. "Three weeks of little sleep, hi…
Avoiding An Asthma Attack
It isn’t always clear why some people have asthma and others don’t. However, what we do know is that it’s probably due to a combination of environment and genetics. Asthma can’t be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled.
Let’s talk about what asthma is, what triggers it, and how to prevent having an asthma attack.
What is Asthma?
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus. This makes breathing difficult, and triggers coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. For some people, asthma is an annoyance, while for others, it can be a major issue tha…
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan Counties
Multiple COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Ulster and Sullivan County this week, though the number of active cases dropped by hundreds.
Three new deaths were reported in Ulster County this week, bringing the total number of fatalities to 227, while Sullivan County saw its death toll held steady at 66 for the third straight week.
In Ulster County, there are now a total of 1,650 active COVID-19 cases being monitored by the Department of Health as of Friday, Feb. 19, down from 2,112 a week ago, while there are 147 active cases in Sullivan County, officials reported, up slightly.
Accord…
Robert Trump, Who Dies At 71, Was Longtime Area Resident
President Trump's younger brother, Robert Trump, died Saturday night in a Manhattan hospital. He was 71.
"It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother, Robert, peacefully passed away tonight," the president said in a statement. "He was not just my brother, he was my best friend.
"He will be greatly missed, but we will meet again. His memory will live on in my heart forever. Robert, I love you. Rest in peace."
"Uncle Robert, we love you," Ivanka Trump tweeted Saturday night. "You are in our hearts and prayers, always."
President Trump had visited his brother Friday at New York…
Covid-19: Here's Hudson Valley Four-Day Testing Trend, Number Of New Cases In Each County
There was a slight downturn in the number of positive test results for COVID-19 in the Hudson Valley, according to four-day data released Thursday, July 16.
Of the 72,685 tests conducted on Wednesday, July 15 in New York State, 769, or 1.06 percent, were positive.
In the Hudson Valley, the positive percentages in the last four days are as follows:
Sunday, July 12: 0.8 percent
Monday, July 13: 1.6 percent
Tuesday, July 14: 1.4 percent
Wednesday, July 15: 1.10 percent
Here's a rundown of the number of new cases per Hudson Valley county:
Westchester, 28 (same as a day earlier)
Rockla…
