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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Portsmouth police investigate double homicide on Elm Avenue
Portsmouth police are investigating after two people died following a shooting Wednesday evening. Just before 5:20 p.m., officers responded to a call for a shooting in the 2100 block of Elm Avenue, according to a release. That's a residential area not far from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. When officers arrived, they found two people who had been shot. Omar Tyron Evans, 39, died at the scene, according to police. Alice Otealia Watson, 43, was taken to a local hospital for treatment, where she died. Detectives are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects captured in surveillance footage. The first is a Black male who was seen wearing gray joggers, black shoes, a black zip-up hoodie and a black Nike mask, according to police. The second person is a Black male who was seen wearing black pants with a white logo on the left thigh, a black Nike hoodie and a black mask. Both people are considered to be armed and dangerous, according to police. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Portsmouth Police Investigations Bureau at 757-393-8536 or the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
Axios
04-06-2025
- Health
- Axios
More people are listening to their peers instead of their doctors
More people across the globe are taking health decisions into their own hands, especially young adults, a new survey finds. Why it matters: Dwindling trust in legacy institutions in the wake of the pandemic could have health impacts for Hoosiers already dealing with disparities in our state's health care system. Driving the news: The communications firm Edelman surveyed more than 16,000 people across 16 countries in March. What they found: In the U.S., 61% of respondents believe business, government and non-governmental organizations hurt their ability to get quality care. By the numbers: Peer-driven health care decisions surged between 2024 and 2025 in all age groups, but young adults are shifting the fastest. 45% of those aged 18 to 34 said they've disregarded their health provider's guidance in favor of information from a friend or family member in the past year — a 13-point increase from the previous year. 38% of young adults said they've ignored their provider in favor of advice from social media, a 12-point increase from the year before. Yes, but: Nearly 60% of young adults say they've made at least one health decision they regret based on inaccurate or misleading information. What they're saying:"Younger adults have truly created their own health ecosystem with how they're looking for information, who they trust, what they're doing with health information," said Courtney Gray Haupt, global health co-chair and U.S. health chair at Edelman. Between the lines: With trust being the crux of changing behavior, there is concern that the problem may be even more significant among communities of color that carry generational mistrust of health care systems. Representation can also be a difference maker, with 66% of survey respondents saying to see someone as a legitimate health expert, that person needs to "understand what people like me need and want." Indiana Health Fair approaches One way Indiana health leaders try to help Hoosiers clear trust and cost barriers is through the annual Indiana Health Fair. It's staged by the Indiana Department of Health and held during Indiana Black Expo's Summer Celebration. The largest of its kind, the event offers more than $4,000 in free health screenings and services with a focus on boosting awareness and prevention of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, hypertension and cancer. Leaders want to provide a less intimidating environment in which to speak with health care professionals that reflect their community. State of play: Last year's event introduced a new mental health series to combat stigmas in the Black community. IBE president and CEO Alice Watson said the 2025 fair will see that effort continue and include a special art exhibit called "The Faces of Us." "That particular exhibit would actually be a photography exhibit showing just the faces of mental health. And you'd be surprised at those folks who have challenges with it," Watson said. "It's not just who you think it is." If you go: The 2025 Indiana Health Fair runs July 17-20 at the Indiana Convention Center.
Axios
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Indy readies for dual WNBA All-Star, Indiana Black Expo celebration
Regardless of the forecast, mid-July is poised to be the hottest stretch of summer in Indianapolis. Why it matters: Indiana Black Expo's Summer Celebration and WNBA All-Star 2025 sharing calendar and venue space means the city will need to accommodate two marquee events and countless community-focused initiatives all at once. What they're saying: Mel Raines, CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, said the first call she made after being contacted by the league about All-Star hosting duties was IBE president and CEO Alice Watson. "We wanted to be sure that that was something that Alice and the organization thought would be complementary to what they were doing, and that we could sort of coexist in downtown together. And she quickly got back to me and said, 'I think this is a great opportunity and I think we could work together in a really cool way.' And so we've been off to the races since then," Raines said. "This is really the most exciting time not only for Indiana Black Expo or PS&E, but for the city of Indianapolis," Watson said. "None of us will be sleeping. We'll just keep going and going and going." Catch up quick: Summer Celebration starts July 11 with the Ecumenical Service at New Direction Church and ends July 20 with the IBE's Gospel Explosion at the Indiana Convention Center. All proceeds generated by the event support IBE's year-round initiatives related to education, business development, community learning, performing arts, college scholarships and more. WNBA All-Star tips off July 18, featuring the inaugural Fever Fest concert at White River State Park and culminating in the sold-out game the next day. A skills challenge and three-point shootout are among the on-court highlights, while off-court action includes the return of "Indy's Home Court," a downtown takeover of arts and culture events first seen during last year's NBA All-Star game. State of play: Four Indiana nonprofits have received $1 million in grants to create a lasting legacy around the All-Star event. Here's what they're working on. Fletcher Place Community Center: Enhancements to early learning facilities and community spaces. The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis: Renovation of the basketball court at Al E. Polin Park. Marion County Commission on Youth: Facility renovations and the launch of a student ambassador program for 25 female high school students. Marvella Foundation: Development of a "Championship Arena" at its Fair Oaks Farms campus in Newton County. Zoom in: Other community engagement plans include an effort to help women entrepreneurs obtain women-owned business enterprise certification and free Zumba sessions held across Indy in partnership with Centers of Wellness for Urban Women. Meanwhile, donors and volunteers are still needed for All-Star Cure on July 12-13. The event is a partnership between the host committee and the Susan G. Komen Tissue Bank that invites up to 500 women to donate healthy breast tissue in support of cancer research. What's next: More announcements, including celebrity guests to be added to Summer Celebration's guest list for the education conference on July 17, and the Style Zone July 18-20.
