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Surviving the 2024 Great Flood – NBC 7 San Diego

TL/DR - Hundreds of families in San Diego were rendered homeless within hours due to a meteorological phenomenon known as "training" that caused a storm to dump three or four times the predicted one inch of rain. Neighborhoods in Southeast San Diego were hit hard by the ensuing flash flood, with residents scrambling to rooftops in an effort to…

Rep. Edwards’ Public Summit Tackles Homelessness in NC’s District 11

TL/DR - US Congressman Chuck Edwards is hosting a community summit to discuss the increasing rate of homelessness in North Carolina's 11th district. The public has been invited to participate in the event, where six community leaders and officials will speak on a panel. The aim of the summit is to facilitate a discussion on the causes of…

5 Essential Winter Health Tips for Your Workplace

TL/DR - In Rochester, respiratory virus transmission is on the rise again, though not at pandemic levels. To prevent the spread of germs at work, some recommendations include staying home if sick, practicing good hygiene and health habits such as washing hands regularly, getting vaccinated, and maintaining a clean work environment. Employers…

Surge in Health Care Sign-Ups in Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace

TL/DR - The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) reports a nearly 14% increase in health insurance enrollments on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace during its first open enrollment period. Over 400,000 Virginians signed up for coverage between Nov. 1, 2023, and Jan. 16, 2024, with the marketplace offering health care plans designed to meet…