Authorities say a former North Carolina law enforcement officer, Christopher Gillum, was arrested in Florida after allegedly planning a racially motivated mass shooting targeting Black people at a major New Orleans festival, believed to be the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Law enforcement recovered a handgun and ammunition, and the FBI is coordinating a multi-state investigation as Gillum faces extradition to Louisiana.
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Thousands to lose in-network access to Johns Hopkins Medicine if UnitedHealthcare contract expires Aug. 24
Johns Hopkins Medicine and UnitedHealthcare are in a dispute over a new contract, which could result in 60,000 patients in the mid-Atlantic region losing in-network coverage if an agreement is not reached by August 24.
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Against the odds: Foster youth finds success through support and strength
Graduating from high school and college is a major feat for many fostered youth who are facing instability and limited support. Their journeys reveal systemic challenges and the critical role of consistent, caring adults.
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Dozens sickened in expanding salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers
A salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers from Florida-based Bedner Growers has sickened nearly four dozen people across 18 states, prompting hospitalizations, product recalls, and a federal investigation.
Posted inClimate Change
Is the US becoming uninsurable? How climate change affects insurance costs
By Andrea Vale As Southern California still reels from January’s catastrophic wildfires, the economic damage has surged to $250 billion, far exceeding initial estimates. But that figure doesn’t account for damage incurred by residents whose homes and businesses were reduced to rubble and ash. The Palisades and Eaton fires alone will result in up to […]
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Monster storm across the US sparks scores of tornadoes and fire, killing at least 17
By Bruce Shipkowski, Julie Walker and Rebecca Reynolds The Associated Press Violent tornadoes that ripped through parts of the U.S. proved deadly as well as destructive March 15 as whipping winds moved east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South, with at least 17 people killed and scores of homes decimated. Missouri recorded more fatalities than […]
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Commentary: Resisting the current presidential administration: Look to Florida — and organize
Florida has become a laboratory for MAGA experiments in extremist education policies, but Fedrick C. Ingram, secretary-treasurer of the American Federation of Teachers, emphasizes the importance of organizing to resist these extremist policies.
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ACA Marketplace enrollment opens with expanded options and subsidies
The Affordable Care Act Marketplace opens its 2025 enrollment season, offering millions the opportunity to secure or adjust health insurance plans, and millions of individuals with pre-existing conditions would lose health insurance if Donald Trump is re-elected.
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Cell-free schools gaining popularity – even among students
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued guidelines limiting the use of cell phones by students during the school day, citing the impact of social media on the mental health of youth, and the policy will become effective in Virginia public schools on Jan. 1, 2025.
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A time to help: Red Cross weighs in on how to aid Southeastern communities recovering from back-to-back hurricanes
The American Red Cross and other organizations are working to provide shelter, food, water, and emotional support to communities affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, while warning against scams and disinformation.
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Biden proposes a rule to help outdoor workers battle extreme heatÂ
President Biden has proposed a new action plan to protect workers and communities from extreme weather, including a federal safety standard for excessive heat exposure in the workplace, which would protect an estimated 36 million U.S. workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses.
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Florida residents feel impact of strict abortion ban
Florida residents are seeking abortions in other states after Governor Ron DeSantis enacted a near-total abortion ban, which has been met with criticism from U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost and support from U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz.