Renewed Push to Expand Healthcare for Undocumented Marylanders
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Thousands of uninsured, undocumented immigrants in Maryland could potentially gain access to private health insurance through the state’s marketplace, pending renewed efforts by some members of the House of Delegates. The proposed Access to Care Act would prompt the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange to file a federal waiver allowing…
Veteran Weaverville Police Chief Retires After 30+ Year Tenure
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Weaverville's Police Chief Ron Davis has announced his retirement, which will take effect at the end of…
Visible Prioritizes Illness Tracking Over Fitness Monitoring
Overview of Health Tech
Health and fitness trackers aren't in short supply these days. Manufacturers range from…
Ex-IRS Contractor Sentenced to 5 Years for Leaking Tax Info
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Former IRS contractor, Charles Edward Littlejohn, was sentenced to five years in prison for leaking the tax information of former President Donald Trump and thousands of wealthy individuals to news outlets between 2018 and 2020. Judge Ana Reyes handed down the maximum sentence, citing the crime's attack on the US system of government and…
Atmospheric Rivers’ to Bring Heavy Rain to Western US, Canada
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A tropical cyclone named Anggrek, with winds reaching 120mph, has been forming off the west coast of the…
Kari Lake’s covert tapes illegal under proposed GOP bill
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Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake was booed and jeered at the annual Arizona Republican Party…
Potential Responses from Biden to the Drone Strike that Killed Three U.S. Soldiers
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The US is considering how to respond to proxy forces in Iran following a drone strike that killed three US service members in Jordan. The Biden administration could strike the forces directly, attack their Iranian suppliers, or use a combination of strikes and messaging to deter escalation. Despite sanctions and previous attacks,…
Study Names Pennsylvania as One of the Top States for Singles, According to…
A Study Declares Pennsylvania as One of the Best States for Singles
If you're a single individual seeking a…
Atlanta Paralyzed by January Snow Storm
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In 2014, Atlanta experienced a winter storm referred to as Snowpocalypse, Snow Jam and Snowmageddon,…
Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner Leads Charge in Climate Action
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President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law on Aug. 16, 2022, supporting grants, loans, rebates, tax provisions, and incentives to accelerate the deployment of clean energy. It is expected to help the US reduce carbon emissions by about 40% by 2030, while creating jobs and reducing energy and healthcare costs. A…