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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘70s Rock Legend, 86, Stuns Fans With His Ageless Voice
'70s Rock Legend, 86, Stuns Fans With His Ageless Voice originally appeared on Parade. David Freiberg, 86, has a singing voice that defies time. A founding member of '70s rock sensations Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship, Freiberg co-wrote one of the band's biggest hits, Jane. At a recent Jefferson Starship performance celebrating the band's 50th anniversary, the 86-year-old showcased his ageless voice, which left fans stunned and in of the performance shows Freiberg effortlessly moving about the stage, belting out the famous lyrics to Jane, which were originally sung by Mickey Thomas. The 1979 rock hit is filled with high-energy riffs, sung in a high register that channels the song's emotion and intensity. Freiberg hits every note, his voice scaling to the top of his register, with flawless ease. Freiberg's vocals left fans in awe (honestly, us too). He sounds like he's back in 1979, with the voice of a much younger man. It's a stunning performance worth watching over and over quickly got to work, complimenting Freiberg's vocals. One wrote, 'To sing like that at his age is truly rare and fabulous,' while another shared, 'Wow.' 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 '70s Rock Legend, 86, Stuns Fans With His Ageless Voice first appeared on Parade on Jun 3, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bill advances to give Visit Baton Rouge $100K annually for sports promotion
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Louisiana bill that would redirect state funding to promote sporting events in Baton Rouge has cleared its first legislative hurdle. House Bill 226, sponsored by Rep. Barbara Freiberg (R-Baton Rouge), would reallocate an existing $100,000 appropriation from the now-defunct Baton Rouge Sports Foundation to Visit Baton Rouge. The funds would come from the East Baton Rouge Parish Enhancement Fund, a special state treasury fund established to support local economic and tourism-related efforts. The bill, which passed out of the House Appropriations Committee, updates state law to reflect changes in local organizations. Freiberg told lawmakers that the sports foundation is no longer operational, and Visit Baton Rouge has since absorbed its responsibilities. Visit Baton Rouge President and CEO Jill Kidder testified that the funds would not be used for salaries but would instead help the tourism bureau bid on and secure major sports events that generate hotel stays and visitor spending. She noted that Visit Baton Rouge does not receive state general funds and relies primarily on a local occupancy tax. In its 2025 business plan, Visit Baton Rouge outlined sports development as a key priority. Among its stated goals are launching a sports foundation, securing a large professional sports event in partnership with LSU, and advocating for new sports facilities. The agency also hopes to increase overnight visitors and tourism revenue by leveraging sporting events to bring more travelers to the city. If approved by lawmakers, the $100,000 annual appropriation would be codified into law and take effect immediately upon the governor's signature. BRAC, Visit Baton Rouge launch campaign to bring young people to the city Gunmen kill at least 20 tourists at Kashmir resort, Indian police say What's in the new Army Fitness Test designed to improve strength, lethality? Baton Rouge man arrested after allegedly firing at neighbor during dispute over trash Trump ordered to give some Venezuelans 21 days notice before deportations Bill advances to give Visit Baton Rouge $100K annually for sports promotion Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Minnesota lawmakers propose controversial medically-assisted suicide bill
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. Minnesota state lawmakers are re-introducing a bill to legalize medically-assisted in dying, which is legal in 10 states and Washington, D.C. The controversial bill would allow Minnesotans with terminal illnesses to self-administer a prescription medication that would kill them over a period of time — a practice that some argue is an ethical way to end suffering while others argue that it is a dangerous slippery slope for those in a vulnerable mental state. "I'm proud to carry the Minnesota End-of-Life Options Act once again at the legislature. Over the past several years, I've heard countless stories from Minnesotans who want the ability to decide, with their doctors and loved ones, how they spend their final days," State Rep. Mike Freiberg said during a Thursday press conference, as FOX 9 Minneapolis first reported. "Their message is clear: They want compassion, autonomy and peace at the end of life." The Minnesota legislation is modeled on Oregon's 1997 Death with Dignity Act. Minnesota Lawmakers Initiate Debate On Physician-assisted Suicide Bill Read On The Fox News App "The person has to be an adult with a terminal illness and a prognosis of six months or less to live. They must be mentally capable of making decisions, and they must be able to self-ingest the medication," Freiberg said during the Thursday press conference. The state representative told Fox News Digital in a statement that the bill "is about trusting Minnesotans to make personal medical decisions with their doctors and families." "The End-of-Life Options Act has been working safely and compassionately elsewhere for more than 25 years—we can bring that same peace of mind to people in Minnesota," he said. Freiberg noted during the press conference that two medical clinicians must be able to confirm the person's diagnosis and consent, and the person undergoing medically-assisted death must also take a mental health examination. Legalized Assisted Suicide Push In Us Alarms Doctors, Disability Advocates: 'Where Do You Draw The Line?' The legislation is aimed at alleviating suffering for those with terminal, life-altering illnesses that impact physical and mental capability, such as ALS. Tom Albin, who has ALS, spoke during the Thursday presser, as Fox 9 first reported. "I am not suicidal, I love my life and the people in it," Albin said. "With my medical team, I've done things to extend my life with a feeding tube and a non-invasive ventilator. But ALS is cruel. It will eventually trap me in a body that can't move. But I'll be fully aware of it the whole time. And there's no escape." Assisted Deaths May Soon Be A Reality For Those Suffering From Mental Illness In Canada Gina Schneider, regional campaign and advocacy manager for Compassion & Choices Action Network, told Fox News Digital that the organization is "so grateful for lead sponsor Rep. Mike Freiberg's dedication to bringing the compassionate option of medical aid in dying to Minnesota by reintroducing the End-of-Life Options Act" "All Minnesotans deserve a full range of end-of-life care options," Schneider said. "We hope the legislature will honor the will of 73.2% of Minnesota voters who support this option for terminally ill adults in their final six months or less of life by getting HF 2998 to Governor Walz so he can make it law in 2025." The Minnesota Alliance for Ethical Healthcare is taking a different stance, with spokesperson Nancy Utoft highlighting the potential dangers of such legislation in a news release shared with FOX 9. "Physician-assisted suicide is often framed as a compassionate option, but the reality is that it deepens existing inequities in our healthcare system and places vulnerable individuals—especially those with disabilities, limited financial resources, and communities of color—at greater risk," Utoft said. "We should be saying yes to better care, not legalizing an option that pressures people into ending their lives prematurely." Canada legalized medical assistance in dying (MAID) in 2017, and the nationwide law has prompted arguments about how medically-assisted suicide may prompt those suffering from mental health disorders to end their lives prematurely. Minnesota state senators are expected to introduce the bill article source: Minnesota lawmakers propose controversial medically-assisted suicide bill
Fox News
03-04-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Minnesota lawmakers propose controversial medically-assisted suicide bill
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. Minnesota state lawmakers are re-introducing a bill to legalize medically-assisted in dying, which is legal in 10 states and Washington, D.C. The controversial bill would allow Minnesotans with terminal illnesses to self-administer a prescription medication that would kill them over a period of time — a practice that some argue is an ethical way to end suffering while others argue that it is a dangerous slippery slope for those in a vulnerable mental state. "I'm proud to carry the Minnesota End-of-Life Options Act once again at the legislature. Over the past several years, I've heard countless stories from Minnesotans who want the ability to decide, with their doctors and loved ones, how they spend their final days," State Rep. Mike Freiberg said during a Thursday press conference, as FOX 9 Minneapolis first reported. "Their message is clear: They want compassion, autonomy and peace at the end of life." The Minnesota legislation is modeled on Oregon's 1997 Death with Dignity Act. "The person has to be an adult with a terminal illness and a prognosis of six months or less to live. They must be mentally capable of making decisions, and they must be able to self-ingest the medication," Freiberg said during the Thursday press conference. He added that two medical clinicians must be able to confirm the person's diagnosis and consent, and the person undergoing medically-assisted death must also take a mental health examination. The legislation is aimed at alleviating suffering for those with terminal, life-altering illnesses that impact physical and mental capability, such as ALS. Tom Albin, who has ALS, spoke during the Thursday presser, as FOX 9 first reported. "ALS is cruel. It will eventually trap me in a body that can't move." "I am not suicidal, I love my life and the people in it," Albin said. "With my medical team, I've done things to extend my life with a feeding tube and a non-invasive ventilator. But ALS is cruel. It will eventually trap me in a body that can't move. But I'll be fully aware of it the whole time. And there's no escape." Gina Schneider, regional campaign and advocacy manager for Compassion & Choices Action Network, told Fox News Digital that the organization is "so grateful for lead sponsor Rep. Mike Freiberg's dedication to bringing the compassionate option of medical aid in dying to Minnesota by reintroducing the End-of-Life Options Act" "All Minnesotans deserve a full range of end-of-life care options," Schneider said. "We hope the legislature will honor the will of 73.2% of Minnesota voters who support this option for terminally ill adults in their final six months or less of life by getting HF 2998 to Governor Walz so he can make it law in 2025." The Minnesota Alliance for Ethical Healthcare is taking a different stance, with spokesperson Nancy Utoft highlighting the potential dangers of such legislation in a news release shared with FOX 9. "Physician-assisted suicide is often framed as a compassionate option, but the reality is that it deepens existing inequities in our healthcare system and places vulnerable individuals—especially those with disabilities, limited financial resources, and communities of color—at greater risk," Utoft said. "We should be saying yes to better care, not legalizing an option that pressures people into ending their lives prematurely." Canada legalized medical assistance in dying (MAID) in 2017, and the nationwide law has prompted arguments about how medically-assisted suicide may prompt those suffering from mental health disorders to end their lives prematurely. Minnesota state senators are expected to introduce the bill next.
CBS News
08-03-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Minnesota experts and lawmakers weigh in on ending daylight saving time
To change or not to change — that is the question. Daylight saving time begins this weekend and sunset will be an hour later. A Minnesota sleep expert opposes the yearly practice. "It's terrible. It's absolutely terrible," said Dr. Andrew Stiehm of Allina Health. Former Minnesota dairy farmer Peter Ripka shares the same feelings. "It doesn't serve a purpose no more," said Ripka. President Trump is also weighing in on whether to take it away. "It's very much a 50/50 issue," said Trump. "It's something I can do but a lot of people like it one way, a lot of people like it the other way," The official practice of daylight saving time began in 1918 in the U.S. Some say it was because of farming, and other research says it was an original idea from Benjamin Franklin to conserve energy. "That's before tractors had lights. Farmers couldn't do stuff out in the fields," said Ripka. Ripka milked cows in Kanabec County for 35 years. He now works for the Minnesota Farmers Union, which supports opting out of the time switch. "It doesn't stop agriculture now," said Ripka. State Rep. Mike Freiberg, DFL-Golden Valley, is also in favor of getting rid of daylight saving time. "Once Congress gives us authorization to go to daylight saving time permanently, then Minnesota will automatically do that, and that's currently in state law," said Freiberg. The Minnesota law that passed in 2021 to change how we change our clocks was a bipartisan effort, according to Freiberg. "Another person who cared about it a lot was former Senator Mary Kiffmeyer, who's a pretty conservative Republican, and I'd say I'm a pretty liberal Democrat," said Freiberg. Elon Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, posted a poll on X Wednesday asking users if they prefer an hour earlier or an hour later if officials got rid of daylight saving time. Medical experts agree that it's better to be on standard time. "If you think about humans aren't set on the clock, but the sun," said Stiehm. "Our body sense of what is true is not based on the clock, but the sun, and standard time is built around the sun."
