Phoenix’s Deadly Heat: 2023 Forecasted to Break Death Records
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Maricopa County, in the Valley of Arizona, is on track to record its highest number of heat-associated deaths since tracking began over a decade ago, with 331 confirmed deaths this year and 273 more under investigation. Around 44% of these deaths were among the homeless population and 74% occurred outdoors. The city experienced its hottest…
Revolutionizing the Prescription Drug Market: A Feasible Solution?
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The US government's plan to negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies is politically popular…
Buncombe Schools Surpass State in Key Metrics – 2020 Report
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Buncombe County Schools' cohort graduation rate has increased by nearly 20 percentage points since 2006,…
DEI Summit: Unpacking Race Theory & Hip-Hop Impact
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The University of Michigan (U-M) will launch its second five-year strategic plan, DEI 2.0, at this year's annual DEI Summit, which will coincide with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and its intersection with critical race theory. The summit, titled “Truth Telling: The Kinship of Critical Race Theory and Hip-Hop,” will kick off with a…
Unbelievable Fitness Granny Mistaken for Granddaughter
The world of social media is abuzz with the story of Lesley Maxwell, Vanessa Christofi, and Tia Christofi,…
Biden-Harris Starts Workforce Drive for Advanced Manufacturing Jobs
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The Biden-Harris administration launched its Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Sprint, an initiative…
Gallego and Lake’s Social Media Spat Spills into Phoenix Airport
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Kari Lake, who is set to announce her bid for the Republican nomination, initiated a debate with U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego over social media on the subject of border security. The two continued their discussion at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, where Lake insisted on the necessity of finishing the border wall and criticized…
Grand Rapids Uber Drivers Face Delays in Background Checks
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Uber drivers in Michigan are experiencing delays in their background checks due to the new "Clean Slate…
Explore Your Rental Car Insurance Options: Is it Necessary?
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The article tackles the question of whether additional insurance is needed when renting a car, with…
Taylor Swift’s Historic Concert at 16 in Raleigh’s Athens Drive High School
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In 2006, a then-unknown 16-year-old Taylor Swift performed at Athens Drive High School to a small crowd of teenagers. The now-mega pop star arrived in a van with a small band, played a concert, and then left immediately afterward. Despite the low turnout and minimal fanfare, those who attended the show felt a unique connection to Swift,…