Aussie Policy Revamp Could Boost Vaccinations & Save Lives
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Millions of high-risk older Australians are missing out on recommended vaccinations for diseases such as COVID, the flu, pneumococcal disease, and shingles. The likelihood of someone being vaccinated changes depending on where they live, their birthplace, the language they speak at home, and their income. The article suggests implementing…
US Troops Continue Training on Brain Injury-risk Weapons
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Studies and firsthand accounts from US military personnel suggest that blast exposure from rocket…
Pro/Con: Do Prevailing Wage Mandates Boost Economy? – Duluth News Tribune
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The Biden administration's economic vision includes the Inflation Reduction Act, Bipartisan…
Rainbow Bridge Blast: 3D Scanning Recreates Niagara Falls Scene
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A car explosion at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing near Niagara Falls resulted in two deaths. Authorities are now investigating whether a mechanical failure could be responsible for the blast, with the vehicle's Event Data Recorder (similar to an aircraft's "black box") potentially crucial to understanding the cause. The incident…
The reasons behind the growing vulgarity and violence in American politics
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The article discusses the degeneration of American politics, highlighting examples of politicians'…
NRCS Allocates Millions for California Conservation Priorities
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The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is inviting applications for three…
Manheim Central Introduces Optional Care Provider in Staff Health Plan
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The Manheim Central school board has agreed to add Penn Medicine HealthWorks as an optional care provider for employee health insurance starting in January. The decision, which was approved by an 8-1 vote, will not replace the current health insurance but will be an additional option for employees enrolled in the health plan. The cost to…
U.S. Winter Weather Alerts Amid Record-Breaking Holiday Travel – NBC
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Winter weather alerts have been issued across parts of the U.S., which is likely to affect travel during…
Kent Co. Charity Fears Impact of DeltaPlex Fire on Christmas Gifts
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A fire that broke out at the DeltaPlex Arena and Conference Center in Walker, Michigan could potentially…
Fears Rise as Tories’ Immigration Limits Risk Care Homes’ Future
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St Cecilia’s Care Group in Yorkshire has been able to fill staff vacancies at its homes by hiring 32 workers from overseas, mainly from India, Ghana and Zimbabwe, thanks to the UK government expanding the health worker visa scheme to include care workers. The company pays the same wages to these staff as their UK colleagues and without…