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Washington Post
5 days ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
At Nats Park, a tradition continues and a ballpark becomes a ‘safe space'
Sasha Colby got the invite, then got to work. The first trans woman of color to win the reality TV competition 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' Colby said she had been practicing for her ceremonial first pitch at Nationals Park, and — as she toed the rubber Thursday — felt pretty good about her chances of throwing a strike. But it turned out there was a minor oversight in her preparation.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hawaii woman recovering after rare, severe dengue case
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A Hawaii woman who caught dengue fever while traveling earlier this month shared her story following her recovery. Doctors say most people who get dengue for the first time will have little to no symptoms, but for this woman, it almost killed her. Faith, legacy, aloha: Hawaii mourns Pope Francis She said that doctors called it 'severe dengue,' and she caught it while visiting family in the South Pacific. When she was traveling back to Hawaii, she had a fever, but didn't think much of it because when she took a pain reliever, the fever went down. She said she assumed she was just exhausted and slept it off. But then she had fatigue and muscle aches and after a few days, the fever went away. 'Basically, that's when things got worse,' the young woman said. Her gums started bleeding, and her body broke out into a rash. She couldn't figure out what it was and then remembered a conversation from a few days back.'While on vacation, I heard one of my cousins talking about dengue, how there was an outbreak,' she recalled. She said the dengue symptoms she saw online were the same she was experiencing. 'I told myself, even though I feel better because my fever is gone, I should go to doctor and find out in case its something serious that I'm spreading,' she said. She did blood work and went back home and took a nap. Then she got a phone call from her doctor telling her to go to the emergency room. 'She said my platelets were so low, I was at risk of bleeding out and I needed to go to a hospital right away,' she said. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Experts say a normal adult platelet count ranges from 150,000 to 450,000. 'I was down to 20,000 so that was significantly low, and they said if it had gotten lower, like how my gums were bleeding, that would not have stopped,' she explained. She was hospitalized for days. She said from the time the fever started to being discharged was about 10 days. The state health department went to her home and put mosquito traps outside to prevent any potential spread. Dengue can be spread through infected mosquitoes. The World Health Organization says newly infected mosquitoes can start transmitting the virus after one week. Hawaiian superstar Sasha Colby to embark on North American tour The Centers for Disease Control said dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every two to five years. Recently, it has identified a 'higher-than expected' number of dengue cases among returning U.S. travelers from the following countries: Brazil Burkina Faso Colombia Comoros Cuba Ecuador Fiji French Polynesia Guadeloupe Guatemala Iran Mexico Pakistan Panama Philippines Saint Lucia Sudan Tonga. Anyone who lives in or travels to an area with risk of dengue is at risk for infection, the CDC said. Experts say first time dengue can go unnoticed. 'First time dengue is usually relatively harmless, and people living in endemic areas typically undergo their first dengue infection while they're still young kids,' explained Dr. Axel Lehrer, Professor in Tropical Medicine at John A. Burns School of Medicine. Faith, legacy, aloha: Hawaii mourns Pope Francis The WHO said most people with dengue will get better in a week or two. If symptoms occur, they usually begin four to 10 days after infection and last for two to seven days. Symptoms may include: High fever (40°C/104°F) Severe headache Pain behind the eyes Muscle and joint pains Nausea Vomiting Swollen glands Rash Individuals who are infected for the second time are at greater risk of severe dengue. Severe dengue symptoms often come after the fever has gone away: Severe abdominal pain Persistent vomiting Rapid breathing Bleeding gums or nose Fatigue Restlessness Blood in vomit or stool Being very thirsty Pale and cold skin Feeling weak 'So what this indicates, is that it is likely that this patient has previously encountered dengue,' Dr. Lehrer explained. 'It can lead to life threatening conditions, so it is not something to to take too lightly.' Once-extinct bird species lays first wild eggs in 40 years He said there are four types of dengue virus that are similar, but different enough to trick the immune system. 'The body might think, 'Oh, I've seen this before,' and then kind of bring back certain antibodies that that the body has developed to fight this dengue infection, but those are not matching the second infection, and so this is how you then develop what now is called severe dengue,' he added. The Hawaii woman who had dengue didn't know she had it in the past, and suggests people do their research to see where outbreaks are so they don't catch it or unknowingly catch it again. 'Before I left hospital the doctor told me I should celebrate because I survived severe dengue, and it could have been fatal,' she said. Kauaʻi to have hiring fair, priority for veterans The CDC says there are no vaccines or medicines for most viruses spread by mosquitoes. Officials said anyone who travels to an area with dengue risk, is vulnerable to infection and travelers should take precaution with EPA registered insect repellent, wearing loose fitting clothing, long sleeved shirts and long pants. They add mosquitoes may bite through thin clothing and use a mosquito net when sleeping outdoors. In 2025, the Hawaii DOH has reported seven travel-related dengue cases, compared to 2024, there were 16 confirmed dengue cases in the state. From 2021 to 2023, there were nine total confirmed cases. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hawaiian superstar Sasha Colby to embark on North American tour
HONOLULU (KHON2) — International drag icon Sasha Colby, who was born and raised in Waimanalo, announced her Stripped II tour, a 28-city tour beginning in Seattle and ending in Honolulu at the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall on Nov. 15. Colby is known as a staple in the American drag world, having won Miss Continental in 2012, which is one of the most prestigious titles in that scene. Once-extinct bird species lays first wild eggs in 40 years She also won the fifteenth season of 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' serving as the first Native Hawaiian and transgender contestant to win the year, Colby went on a 22-city North American tour with Live Nation. The success of that first tour inspired Colby to go on tour again with Live Nation, this time from September to November 2025. Tickets will be available with artist presale beginning April 22, with the general sale beginning on April 25 at 10 a.m. local time at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Every 'Drag Race' queen who won 4 maxi challenges (or more!)
VH1; MTV Shea Couleé; Sasha Colby; Onya Nurve on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' over the years. RuPaul's Drag Race has proven over the years that winning is pretty great, but it isn't everything! Some of the most successful queens in the entire franchise haven't been crowned America's Next Drag Superstar, nor did they enter the Drag Race Hall of Fame. The series has even officially embraced "losing is the new winning!" as an official motto. Nonetheless, it's often exciting to watch a contestant who has several different skills and who succeeds in a wide range of challenges. On this list, we celebrate the queens who made herstory by winning four maxi challenges in a single season of the flagship U.S. season. The list also includes two "honorable mentions" for going above and beyond and winning an astonishing total of five maxi challenges. Scroll through to discover the select group of queens who won at least four maxi challenges in a single season of — and tune in for new episodes from season 17 every Friday on MTV. Logo TV Sharon Needles on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 4. Sharon Needles was the first queen in Drag Race herstory to win four maxi challenges. Throughout season 4, Sharon won the design challenge (episode 1), the commercials challenge (episode 3), the improv challenge (episode 9), and the ball challenge (episode 11). At the finale, Sharon Needles was crowned America's Next Drag Superstar. VH1 Shea Couleé on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 9. She didn't come to play… she came to slay! The one and only Shea Couleé won four challenges on Drag Race season 9: the improv challenge (episode 4), the Rusical (episode 5), the commercials challenge (episode 9), and the ball (episode 11). VH1 Gigi Goode on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 12. Gigi Goode was a fierce competitor throughout season 12 of Drag Race. She reached the grand finale alongside Jaida Essence Hall and Crystal Methyd with four maxi wins under her belt: the ball challenge (episode 4), the Snatch Game (episode 6), the Rusical (episode 7), and the Las Vegas-themed Rumix challenge (episode 12). VH1 Symone on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 13. Drag superstar and Out100 honoree Symone also won four challenges during her journey on Drag Race season 13: the first Rumix challenge (episode 2) an acting challenge (episode 4), the makeover challenge (episode 10), and the commercials challenge (episode 11). MTV Sasha Colby on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 15. Sasha Colby was crowned America's Next Drag Superstar after one of the most spectacular runs in Drag Race season 15. The G.O.D.D.E.S.S. of drag won the commercials challenge (episode 3), the ball (episode 9), the improv challenge (episode 10), and the Rumix challenge (episode 14). MTV Sapphira Cristál on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 16. During season 16, Sapphira Cristál became the first queen in herstory to win three consecutive maxi challenges in a flagship season of Drag Race. Overall, Sapphira won the talent show (episode 1), the Rumix challenge (episode 10), the comedy/presentation challenge (episode 11), and the interior design challenge (episode 12). MTV Plane Jane on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 16. Plane Jane, who competed against Sapphira Cristál, also won four challenges in season 16. This marked the first-ever flagship season of Drag Race to feature two queens with four maxi challenge wins. The Boston queen won the talent show (episode 2), the Snatch Game (episode 8), the interior design challenge (episode 12), and the makeover challenge (episode 13). MTV Onya Nurve on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 17. Onya Nurve is the latest addition to the "four maxi challenge wins" club while competing on Drag Race season 17. The Cleveland-based queen won a singing challenge (episode 4), the Snatch Game (episode 7), an acting challenge (episode 11), and the stand-up comedy challenge (episode 12). It do take Nurve, and fans are here for it! Logo TV Alaska on 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' season 2. After finishing as runner-up in season 5, Alaska came back to All Stars 2 feeling ready to secure her place in the Drag Race Hall of Fame. In the lead-up to the grand finale, Alaska won four maxi challenges: the Snatch Game (episode 2), an acting challenge (episode 4), the stand-up comedy challenge (episode 5), the commercials challenge (episode 6). VH1 BenDeLaCreme on 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' season 3. BenDeLaCreme steamrolled the competition on All Stars 3 — breaking a new record of five maxi challenge wins over the course of the season. Unfortunately, sending that many girls home eventually prompted DeLa to quit the show, but her journey over the course of the season was still sickening! On All Stars 3 alone, DeLa won the variety show (episode 1), the Rusical (episode 2), the improv challenge (episode 3), the Snatch Game (episode 4), and the girl-groups challenge (episode 6). VH1 Trinity The Tuck on 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' season 4. Besides rebranding her original name (Trinity Taylor) to Trinity The Tuck, this queen had an excellent track record on All Stars 4. She won the variety show (episode 1), the Snatch Game (episode 3), the design challenge (episode 7), and the acting challenge (episode 9). In the end, Trinity won the season in a tie with Monét X Change — and both queens secured a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame. Paramount+ Trinity The Tuck on 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' season 7. The Tuck came back for the first-ever all-winners edition of Drag Race and competed with other legendary legends like herself. On All Stars 7, Trinity also delivered in maxi victories — winning the Snatch Game (episode 2), the ball (episode 3), the design challenge (episode 7), and the comedy roast challenge (episode 10). Paramount+ Jinkx Monsoon on 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' season 7. Nearly a decade after winning Drag Race season 5, Jinkx Monsoon also competed on All Stars 7 and, similarly to her Seattle drag sister BenDeLaCreme, won a whopping five maxi challenges. The "water off a duck's back" legendary legend won the Snatch Game (episode 2), the improv challenge (episode 4), the stand-up comedy challenge (episode 5), the commercials challenge (episode 9), and the comedy roast challenge (episode 10). Paramount+ Jimbo on 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' season 8. Following her fan-favorite status on Canada's Drag Race season 1 going home way too early on RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs the World, Jimbo became the first-ever queen from an international franchise to compete in the overall U.S. series. Jimbo literally dominated All Stars 8 by winning an acting challenge (episode 2), the commercials challenge (episode 4), the Snatch Game (episode 5), and the comedy roast challenge (episode 9). Paramount+ Angeria Paris VanMicheals on 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' season 9. The winner of All Stars 9, Angeria Paris VanMicheals, entered the Hall of Fame after dominating the season and winning four maxi challenges. Overall, Angie won the Rumix (episode 1), the comedy roast (episode 6), an acting challenge (episode 7), and the final talent show finale challenge (episodes 11-12). Paramount+ Plastique Tiara on 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' season 9. All Stars 9 was a fabulous ru-demption journey for many queens, such as season 11 star Plastique Tiara, who not only showcased her insane runway presentations but also her natural talents as an entertainer. Plastique won four challenges during this season: the ball challenge (episode 2), the commercials challenge (episode 5), the comedy roast challenge (episode 6), and the design challenge (episode 8). Paramount+ Roxxxy Andrews on 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' season 9. Roxxxy Andrews was another stellar competitor on All Stars 9 who gave Angie, the eventual winner, a run for her money. Roxxxy's track record included wins in the makeover/girl-groups challenge (episode 4), the commercials challenge (episode 5), the design challenge (episode 8), and the lip sync challenge (episode 10).
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Aloha Ballroom Company celebrates with Dance Showcase feat. Sasha Colby
Honolulu, HI (KHON) – Aloha Ballroom Company, founded by choreographer Tony Meredith, is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a showcase at the Waikiki Beach Marriott on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, at 7 p.m. The event promises to be a night of inspiring performances, community connection, and unforgettable moments, headlined by Hawaii's own Sasha Colby, the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 15. 'This anniversary is a celebration of our students, our team, and the vibrant dance community we've built,' said Meredith. 'Dance has a way of bringing people together, and I'm so proud of how Aloha Ballroom has become a place where people connect, express themselves, and experience the joy of movement.' The anniversary event will feature a mix of performances, including routines from Aloha Ballroom's students. Following the student showcase, guests will be treated to a professional show featuring Sasha Colby, world champion ballroom dancers Yegor Novikov and Tatiana Novikova, and more. For fans of Sasha Colby, a Meet & Greet will follow the performance, allowing them to meet the star in person. Having Sasha Colby headline the anniversary event is a major highlight. The Hawaiian native, who made history as the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 15, is no stranger to the spotlight. 'Sasha is an absolute star and a proud representation of Hawaii's talent,' Meredith said. 'Her journey inspires so many, and when we reached out to her about celebrating this milestone with us, she was thrilled to join. Her performance will be electrifying, and having her here makes this anniversary truly unforgettable.' Meredith, who has had a celebrated career as a world-renowned choreographer, is passionate about giving back to his roots. A former Honolulu resident, Meredith's decision to bring Aloha Ballroom Company to the islands was inspired by his deep connection to Hawaii. 'Dance has always been about connection for me—whether it's connecting people to music, to each other, or to their own creativity,' said Meredith. 'I spent much of my childhood here in Hawaii, so coming back to the islands to establish Aloha Ballroom Company felt like a way to give back to the community and share the transformative power of dance.' Event Details:Date/Time: Saturday, February 1st, 2025 at 7 Waikiki Beach Marriott, Honolulu, HITickets: Available at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
