Third week of testimony in Trump’s hush money trial draws to a close, with Michael Cohen yet to comeUS consumer sentiment drops to 6-month low on inflation, unemployment fears
NEW YORK (AP) Third week of testimony in Trump’s hush money trial draws to a close, with Michael Cohen yet to come The third week of testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial draws to a close Friday after jurors heard the dramatic, if not downright seamy, account of porn actor Stormy Daniels, while prosecutors gear up for their most crucial witness: Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney.
WASHINGTON (AP) US consumer sentiment drops to 6-month low on inflation, unemployment fears U.S. consumer sentiment fell sharply in May to the lowest level in six months as Americans cited stubbornly high inflation and interest rates, as well as fears that unemployment could rise.
The Weather Authority National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Use caution after storms The Weather Authority has been discussing how to stay prepared ahead of hurricane season and how to use caution after a storm passes.
(CBS) Rare severe geomagnetic storm watch issued for first time in nearly 20 years amid “unusual” solar event A severe G4 geomagnetic storm could emerge on Friday, triggering a watch from NOAA officials for the first time in nearly 20 years.
CAPE CORAL Red Cross helps 2 Cape Coral adults repair home after overnight fire Volunteers from the American Red Cross are assisting two people who lost their Cape Coral home overnight due to a fire.
Tim Aten Knows: FDOT plans flyover ramps at Davis-951 intersection The Florida Department of Transportation intends to provide motorists with more options to alleviate the traffic congestion in that busy intersection of county, state and federal roads.
FORT MYERS Interim Lee County School Superintendent attends State of Our Schools breakfast The Lee County School District has had a tough school year amid a teacher shortage, pay problems, bus problems, and new leadership changes.
Immokalee Immokalee High School students learn financial lessons amid tough economic times The Suncoast Credit Union Finance Academy at Immokalee High School is taking a proactive approach to teaching students about money.
CAPE CORAL Mom of teen accused of murdering Kayla Rincon-Miller charged with first-degree felony The mother of a 16-year-old accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller appeared in court for obstructing justice.
The Weather Authority A breezy onshore wind keeps coastal communities cooler this Friday The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer Friday morning, then a breezy offshore wind will cool off the coastal areas of Southwest Florida in the afternoon.
NAPLES Friday’s Furry Friends: Vinnie, Miley For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Collier County Domestic Animal Services to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
NAPLES Collier County JROTC instructor fired for alleged sexual misconduct A teenage girl claims her JROTC instructor made sexual comments, touched her, asked her on a date and told her to keep her mouth shut.
EAST FORT MYERS Redeveloping plan to modify East Fort Myers Southwest Florida is often called paradise, but some areas like East Fort Myers don’t live up to that. Now, the city is looking to change that.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High School works to beat the heat during spring practice Spring practice is heating up in more ways than one. High school teams are braving the elements right now.
Collier County Escaping an abusive partner – the ins and outs of injunctions for protection Survivors of domestic violence often seek an injunction, but for some, it may not be the best option to get out of a bad situation.
NEW YORK (AP) Third week of testimony in Trump’s hush money trial draws to a close, with Michael Cohen yet to come The third week of testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial draws to a close Friday after jurors heard the dramatic, if not downright seamy, account of porn actor Stormy Daniels, while prosecutors gear up for their most crucial witness: Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney.
WASHINGTON (AP) US consumer sentiment drops to 6-month low on inflation, unemployment fears U.S. consumer sentiment fell sharply in May to the lowest level in six months as Americans cited stubbornly high inflation and interest rates, as well as fears that unemployment could rise.
The Weather Authority National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Use caution after storms The Weather Authority has been discussing how to stay prepared ahead of hurricane season and how to use caution after a storm passes.
(CBS) Rare severe geomagnetic storm watch issued for first time in nearly 20 years amid “unusual” solar event A severe G4 geomagnetic storm could emerge on Friday, triggering a watch from NOAA officials for the first time in nearly 20 years.
CAPE CORAL Red Cross helps 2 Cape Coral adults repair home after overnight fire Volunteers from the American Red Cross are assisting two people who lost their Cape Coral home overnight due to a fire.
Tim Aten Knows: FDOT plans flyover ramps at Davis-951 intersection The Florida Department of Transportation intends to provide motorists with more options to alleviate the traffic congestion in that busy intersection of county, state and federal roads.
FORT MYERS Interim Lee County School Superintendent attends State of Our Schools breakfast The Lee County School District has had a tough school year amid a teacher shortage, pay problems, bus problems, and new leadership changes.
Immokalee Immokalee High School students learn financial lessons amid tough economic times The Suncoast Credit Union Finance Academy at Immokalee High School is taking a proactive approach to teaching students about money.
CAPE CORAL Mom of teen accused of murdering Kayla Rincon-Miller charged with first-degree felony The mother of a 16-year-old accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller appeared in court for obstructing justice.
The Weather Authority A breezy onshore wind keeps coastal communities cooler this Friday The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer Friday morning, then a breezy offshore wind will cool off the coastal areas of Southwest Florida in the afternoon.
NAPLES Friday’s Furry Friends: Vinnie, Miley For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Collier County Domestic Animal Services to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
NAPLES Collier County JROTC instructor fired for alleged sexual misconduct A teenage girl claims her JROTC instructor made sexual comments, touched her, asked her on a date and told her to keep her mouth shut.
EAST FORT MYERS Redeveloping plan to modify East Fort Myers Southwest Florida is often called paradise, but some areas like East Fort Myers don’t live up to that. Now, the city is looking to change that.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High School works to beat the heat during spring practice Spring practice is heating up in more ways than one. High school teams are braving the elements right now.
Collier County Escaping an abusive partner – the ins and outs of injunctions for protection Survivors of domestic violence often seek an injunction, but for some, it may not be the best option to get out of a bad situation.
Photo: Ivanhoe Newswire A new kind of virtual reality is being described as revolutionary by experts. However, this time the technology isn’t focused on video games, but the human heart. A doctor at Stanford has teamed up with the tech gurus in Silicon Valley to create a virtual heart. The aim is to not just tell but show patients’ families what is happening inside the body. Like most kids, Bailey Cox is in constant motion from one adventure to the next. So much so that few would ever guess that she suffers from a severe heart condition. “Bailey prenatally was diagnosed with a heart condition,” shared Adam Cox, Bailey’s dad. Joanne Masuda-Cox, Bailey’s mom, added, “We found out she had a heart defect in utero at a 3D ultra sound. So Bailey was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.” David Axelrod, MD, Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, explained, “The whole left side of the heart, the part of the heart that does the main pumping of the blood out to the body does not develop normally.” So far, Bailey has had four open heart surgeries. It’s been a roller coaster of emotions for her parents. “We had no idea about the intricacies of the heart,” Adam said. As a result, the Cox’s received a crash course from Bailey’s cardiologist, David Axelrod. “Everything was drawn on a whiteboard or piece of paper to explain it,” Adam continued. That is until Dr. Axelrod devised a way to let patients step into their own heart. “The Stanford virtual heart is a virtual reality experience that patients’ families can use to understand both the normal heart and also congenital heart disease,” shared Dr. Axelrod. Using a headset and handheld remote controls. “We were able to see what the surgeries do. What’s repaired and how the heart will actually function,” stated Joanne Masuda-Cox. Bailey Cox, cardiac patient, shared, “I saw my heart, my first surgery and my second surgery.” “My head’s still spinning over it really,” explained Adam. Dr. Axelrod detailed, “Parents that look at it and immediately understand the three dimensional aspect of the heart.” “It was pretty amazing,” exclaimed Joanne Masuda-Cox. Bailey knows what matters the most. “It’s special and I take good care of it,” Bailey told Ivanhoe. Dr. Axelrod predicts in the next few years, every hospital in the U.S. will be using virtual reality in some way. Software for the virtual heart is currently being shared with 22 different hospitals. In addition to patients, the technology is also being used to train medical students about the 3D aspect of the heart. Contributors to this news report include: Jennifer Winter, Field Producer; Rusty Reed, Editor and Videographer.