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TL/DR - Fall season brings with it both cold and flu viruses, the symptoms of which can overlap, making it difficult to identify which illness a person may be experiencing. Preventative measures against these infections include good hygiene practices and getting vaccinated. While the common cold usually resolves within a week and can be managed…

TL/DR - Wall Street is concerned about the potential downgrade of the U.S. government's AAA credit ratings as political and fiscal instability grows. Following downgrades by S&P Global in 2011 and Fitch Ratings in August, Moody's Investors Service is the only major credit-rating firm still giving the U.S. its top ratings. However, with…

TL/DR - Maricopa County, Arizona, has reported an upward trajectory in evictions, with September witnessing the second highest number of filings on record. The county saw 7,809 evictions filed in September, close to breaking the record of 7,902 filings in August 2005. The areas most affected by evictions are Manistee, Kyrene, Maryvale, Moon…

TL/DR - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with environmental nonprofit MountainTrue, is launching a grant program for homeowners requiring septic repairs. The program will cover all associated costs and be available to qualifying households in Buncombe, Henderson, Mitchell, Transylvania, Yancey, and…