A slow moving low pressure system will bring some rainy areas to Minnesota and western Wisconsin this Saturday and Saturday evening. An isolated thunderstorm is also possible. You can hear updated weather information for Minnesota and western Wisconsin on the Minnesota Public Radio News network, and you can see updated …
Read More »Weekend forecast: a little cooler; the best chance to shower is on Saturday
Some of us say, “I can’t believe it’s October already.” I don’t remember a lot of people saying, “I can’t believe it’s February”. That could be because a lot of people enjoy September weather a lot more than January weather. We start October with above average temperatures. Temperatures will drop …
Read More »Why families of missing women often have to do the search themselves
“We’re out there trying to bring her home,” said Ms. Rues. “We take every missing case seriously. It is more difficult if the missing persons do not want to be found. “ Callahan Walsh, a child advocate at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, said girls were often …
Read More »Governor Wolf signs bills to protect public health measures
Today, Governor Tom Wolf signed the House Bill 1774, House Bill 1861 and House 184. House bill 1774 amends Actieving Better Care by Monitoring All Prescriptions Program (ABC-MAP) Act to allow additional personnel to access information about Pennsylvania’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. After the Opioid Disaster Statement expires in August, …
Read More »The power to be Latinx.
“Hello everyone, I’m Andrés Cantor. Welcome to Entérate with Verizon. “ The man, the legend, Andrés welcomed everyone to the latest episode of Entérate con Verizon. The famous sports presenter is the main story of this episode, a special celebration of the Month of Hispanic Heritage by El Poder de …
Read More »CDFW News | Illegal cannabis operation wiped out in southern Sacramento County
Illegal cannabis operation wiped out in southern Sacramento County Human waste, illegal pesticides and rubbish discovered in the nature reserve On September 9, wildlife officials for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) closed an illegal cannabis operation on state property in southern Sacramento County. Support was provided by …
Read More »BlueConduit and Google.org Announce Coalition to Help Communities Quantify and Locate Dangerous Lead Service Lines
Mountain view, California –– Today, Google org announced $ 3 million in grants BlueConduit Charity fund, NRDC (Defense Council for Natural Resources) and WE ACT for environmental justice to support the equitable replacement of lead service lines. The grants will fund the development of BlueConduit’s open source machine learning technologies, …
Read More »The covert postal service unit was investigated on social media on January 6th
The documents also point to potential loopholes in the Select Committee’s January 6 investigation, uncovering concerns about a company that is unknown. And these documents point to a new challenge for law enforcement after January. Era 6: How to Track Extremist Organizing on a Variety of Low Profile Platforms. Two …
Read More »Risk management calendar: October-November 2021
With the fall harvest dominating your days, keeping an eye on risk management may be secondary. To keep track of price protection options, Progressive dairy provides monthly online updates of key dates and reports on risk management tools. Market leader Supply, hot temperatures, and tight income margins impacted US milk …
Read More »Saratoga, Schenectady Counties, to provide boosters; State Adds New Online COVID Resources
Schenectady and Saratoga counties are preparing to deliver COVID-19 booster syringes just as the state announced it would provide more information on COVID-19 breakthrough cases. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that the state has set up two new websites to provide additional information on COVID-19. “The first focuses on COVID-19 …
Read More »Why the $ 276 million California recall election was a bargain
It’s hard to imagine a better bargain than the recall option in our high-cost country. At an estimated cost of $ 276 million – $ 7 per Californian – our state has gone through months of democratic exercise that can inspire public investment, improve governor’s performance, and even save lives. …
Read More »Nearly 200 SF police officers are calling for religious exemptions from the city’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Nearly 200 members of the San Francisco Police Department have requested a religious waiver from the city’s vaccine mandate for employees, which has by far the highest number of waivers from any city department. Approximately 91% of the city’s 35,140 employees are fully or partially vaccinated, but 2,706 employees, or …
Read More »Estimated numbers of vaccinated students in the region’s school districts are increasing slightly
AUGUSTA – The Maine CDC has updated the estimated COVID-19 vaccination rate for students in each school administrative unit. With the data release, the Maine CDC continues to solicit all eligible Maine individuals to receive the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The Maine Department of Health and Human …
Read More »City awards four emergency contracts to resolve the waste collection crisis
City awards four emergency contracts to resolve the waste collection crisis the City of New Orleans announced that it will forgive four Contracts with the aim of finding a solution the solid waste collection C.stand up the is further to plague our neighborhoods. Emergency contracts become excellent to Ceres Environmental …
Read More »Ashburton is preparing for NZ ShakeOut, our national earthquake drill
Schools, businesses, families and individuals in the Ashburton district are among thousands across the country preparing for ShakeOut 2021 in New Zealand, our national earthquake drill on Thursday October 28th. The exercise, which takes place at 9:30 a.m. that day, is used to practice drop, cover and hold. This should …
Read More »Hillsborough County – Learn about tree removal and replacement in Hillsborough County during the October 7th webinar
sent September 22, 2021 | 10:51 a.m. Free briefing covers the tree removal process in unincorporated Hillsborough County Do you have a tree on your property that you need to remove? Not sure if you need to replace it? Not sure what to plant when it needs to be replaced? …
Read More »Utah Senate Majority Leader sees no problem filling out ivermectin prescriptions, but is it safe for COVID-19? – St. George News
NS. GEORGE – The Utah Senate majority leader, who also owns several drug stores, recently told St. George News that its stores are prescribing a drug that was previously used as a de-worming agent in humans and animals to treat COVID-19. Photo of Stromectol, the brand name of Ivermectin by …
Read More »Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to Present Webinars in September for Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month | news
SHORT HILLS, NJ, September 21, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation will host several webinars in late September to celebrate Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. Topics range from college living while living with paralysis to exploring advocacy efforts with Reeve Regional Champions, a joint presentation …
Read More »Tests confirm Zone 2 in Flat Rock has been evacuated, residents evacuated due to a gas leak can return home
FLAT ROCK, me. – Michigan and Wayne County officials announced Monday, September 20, that Zone 2 in Flat Rock is now free of any effects from the gas leak at the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant. Residents who have chosen to evacuate can return home. According to a press release …
Read More »Schumer wants to combat the record number of mosquito pools from the West Nile virus in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, NY – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (DN.Y.) announced on Sunday pressure on federal funds to combat a surge in mosquito activity tied to a record-breaking West Nile virus season. Schumer called for a two-pronged approach that would ensure that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues …
Read More »Local residents optimistic as Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant returns to production
FLAT ROCK, me. – The Ford Flat Rock assembly plant is slated to officially reopen on Monday and several residents are positive about the situation. Related: Officials say the plumbing systems in Flat Rock were stripped of gas after a leak triggered evacuations “It’s probably not the safest method, but …
Read More »Websites to find college scholarships and free application advice
Select’s editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles that we believe will be useful to our readers. We can receive a commission when you click on links for products from our affiliate partners. It can be stressful going through the college application process and figuring out …
Read More »Temps and wind increase on Sunday
The Minnesotans enjoyed plenty of sunshine and pleasant temperatures as well as pleasant dew points on Saturday. The maximum Saturday afternoon temperature in Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was 78 degrees. This is a few degrees warmer than our average twin cities on September 18 with 72 degrees. Sunday will be …
Read More »Call for Papers: International Symposium on Management Land and Water for Climate-Smart Agriculture 2022
Interested contributors have until January 31, 2022 to submit abstracts for the IAEA’s International Symposium on Land and Water Management for Climate-Friendly Agriculture, which will take place from July 25 to 29, 2022 at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna, Austria . Agriculture faces enormous challenges in meeting the increasing food …
Read More »Wonderful Pistachios partnership expands esports presence
As part of its ongoing quest to properly promote healthy snacking, Wonderful Pistachios is fueling its investment in the sport through a content partnership with streamer Brennon (GoldGlove) O’Neill. As part of this marketing campaign on Twitch and YouTube gaming channels, Wonderful Pistachios is aimed at adventurous snackers in search …
Read More »COVID-19 status update for 09/10/2021
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CarGurus (CARG) wins 5.20% for August 27th
Last price $ Last trade Change $ Percent change % Open minded $ Back Close $ High $ low $ 52 week high $ 52 week low $ Market capitalization PE ratio volume exchange CARG – market data & news trade CarGurus Inc – Class A (NASDAQ: CARG) shares rose …
Read More »Nokia admits scholarships to improve representation
Press release Nokia makes grant pledges to better represent underrepresented communities in technology Nokia works with the online learning platform Udacity and the Blacks In Technology Foundation. Over 300 scholarship offers for Nanodegree programs that are completely online and can be completed alongside studies or part-time. The programs cover a …
Read More »Durant Children’s Center Launches Pee Dee Parent Helpline | Local news
“Anne and Dan Ervin are shining examples of philanthropy in our South Carolina area and beyond. We are grateful for your generosity and partnership, ”said Zeigler. “It is an honor to support the Pee Dee Coalition with this scholarship.” The Durant Children’s Center, a multidisciplinary examination and treatment center, is …
Read More »Tasmania Prime Minister School Vaccination Program Begins at Elizabeth College
August 22, 2021 Jeremy Rockliff, Minister of Health Tasmania’s first 11th and 12th grade students ages 16 and up will receive the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine tomorrow (Monday, Aug 23) at Elizabeth College. Up to 800 students are vaccinated in specially organized clinics run by the Ministry of Health in cooperation …
Read More »Glacier Queer Alliance opens Community Resource Center
Since Bryan Bebb founded the Glacier Queer Alliance about two years ago and operated from a closet-sized room at the former Kalispell Hospital, the nonprofit has recently opened a 1,800-square-foot community resource center at the Gateway Community Center in Kalispell, where they have a full program of small groups and …
Read More »17-Year Study in Children Associates Poverty with Smaller, Slower-Growing Subcortical Regions | The source
Children in poverty are more likely to have cognitive and behavioral difficulties than their better-off peers. Much research in the past has looked at the physical effects of child poverty or documented the psychological differences between socio-economic classes. but Deanna Barch, Chair and Professor in the Department of Psychological & …
Read More »Where to find emergency COVID-19 food supplies, free vaccinations, and free testing in Union County – County of Union, New Jersey
Union County, NJ – Union County’s Board of County Commissioners advises residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic that emergency food supplies will be distributed at three locations in August. Any Union County resident in need of emergency COVID-19 food supplies can attend these events. Free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing will …
Read More »Local business supports Arum Lily Blitz | Augusta-Margaret River Mail
Entrepreneurs support, train and motivate landowners to participate in a nationwide program to eradicate the aronia lilies. In its third year, the Arum Lily Blitz is once again bringing together local and state government agencies, environmental organizations and private landowners to undertake a coordinated control effort across the Margaret River …
Read More »Public Health: 124 COVID cases, four hospital stays confirmed from Friday to Monday
click to enlarge After failing to identify a new case number yesterday due to rising numbers and falling staffing levels, Humboldt County Public Health reported this morning that between Friday and Monday, 124 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed with four new hospital admissions, including two people in their 40s. The …
Read More »“A poison in the system”: The epidemic of sexual assault in the military
In 2011, the Veterans Benefits Administration lowered the detection threshold for veterans to “prove” that they were sexually assaulted, which will help them qualify for PTSD-related disability benefits. A 2018 report by the VA Inspector General found that the agency nonetheless denied 46 percent of all medical claims related to …
Read More »Bird Disease: Why You Should Take Down Your Bird Feeders
Reports of dead or tripping birds with encrusted, puffy eyes go to DC, Maryland, and Virginia wildlife authorities. Nobody knows what is causing it. WASHINGTON – A porch, a cup of coffee, a newspaper and a bird feeder: it’s one of the few reliable experiences that got us through the …
Read More »Health calendar published July 21, 2021
WILLMAR – A virtual cancer support group meets on the fourth Monday of the month, July 26th, from 6pm to 7.30pm. Open to anyone diagnosed with cancer – at any stage, at any age – it is focused on building connections and friendships. It is supported by care coordinators from …
Read More »Self-sufficiency | MUSK | Charleston, SC
Table of Contents Additional resources for self-help: introduction College life is a time when individuals are mostly exposed to stress and lack of time, which is an obstacle to adopting healthy practices (1). A variety of self-reporting studies consistently show that US medical students often pay insufficient attention to self-care …
Read More »Delta variant and vaccine reluctance increase hospital stays and deaths
– The average number of new Covid-19 cases per day was 32,278 over the past week. That is an increase of 66% compared to the average daily rate of the previous week and 145% more than the rate of two weeks ago. – An average of 258 Americans died from …
Read More »People with HIV should be given priority with COVID-19 vaccination due to the higher risk, the WHO recommends
Global study found people living with HIV were at higher risk of severe COVID-19 and death from COVID-19 People living with HIV should have COVID-19 vaccination priority, the World Health Organization said last week after research showing people with HIV were at increased risk at the Eleventh AIDS Society International …
Read More »Joint statement on the recent shootings in the port district
Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, City Manager Louis A. DePasquale, Police Commissioner Branville G. Bard Jr., Superintendent Victoria Greer, and Police Commissioners Elow and DiPietro express their deepest concern over the recent gun violence in The Port neighborhood. The Cambridge Police Department and the City of Cambridge want to reassure residents of …
Read More »Texas A&M Forest Service is deploying additional personnel to fight forest fires in the western states
A member of the Lone Star State Type II Initial Attack Hand Crew Texas A&M Forest Service More than 70 Texas A&M Forest Service employees are currently involved in forest fires in several western states, including Arizona, California, Idaho, and Montana. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, 70 major …
Read More »USAG Daegu assists soldiers with smooth movements in South Korea during busy PCS season | items
CAMP WALKER, Republic of Korea – In order to reduce as much uncertainty as possible during permanent station rotation (PCS) in South Korea and installations around the world, the Army has tools to make a PCS more convenient, predictable and easy to use. Improvements to make this year’s moves easier …
Read More »Resources for non-chemical weed control
Resources for non-chemical weed control Tim Hammerich News reporter At California Ag Today, I’m Tim Hammerich. Yesterday we reported on the free downloadable manual and online interactive tool called WeedCUT, recently developed by the California Invasive Plant Council and the UC Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program. These tools are designed …
Read More »Blair Oaks becomes an agent for the Early Childhood Education Center
The Blair Oaks R-2 School District Board of Education elected his parents as teacher coordinators to be the regional coordinator for a center for early childhood education. Missouri has named 30 centers for early childhood education funded by a federal grant of $ 6.5 million awarded to the state’s Department …
Read More »Concern for gypsy moths, focus of the upcoming meeting news
CADILLAC – Wexford County residents have been attending committee meetings for the past few weeks to discuss their concerns about a caterpillar. Most recently, Haring Township resident Craig Delaney spoke about the Gypsy Moth during public commentary at the Wexford County’s Board of Commissioners meeting on July 7th. In particular, …
Read More »UNC Greensboro: Spartans lead COVID-19 Community Health Outreach
July 8, 2021 North Carolina and the Piedmont Triad region have a history of successful refugee resettlements dating back to the early 1980s, making them a natural laboratory for studying the health and integration of ethnically and linguistically diverse newcomers. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has uncovered ingrained injustices in health …
Read More »Sophomore Experience launched to support sophomore students | Vanderbilt News
by Taylor Carnes For first-year students who return to campus this autumn, the Vice-Rector for Student Affairs has a number of special offers. Vanessa Beasley, Vice Province for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty of Housing The Sophomore Experience is a year-long program that offers sophomore students multiple ways …
Read More »Community Effective Law Enforcement – EURACTIV.com
In Kazakhstan, reform of the law enforcement system has recently started as part of the overall modernization of the country and the first evaluation of the results obtained is very optimistic, writes Yerlan Turgumbayev. Yerlan Turgumbayev is Minister of the Interior of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The modernization of the …
Read More »Hillsborough County – Hillsborough imposes local state of emergency for Tropical Storm Elsa
Posted July 4, 2021 | 7:02 pm Tropical Storm Elsa Update No. 3 Hillsborough County, Florida (July 4, 2021) – Hillsborough County has declared a local emergency in response to Tropical Storm Elsa. The order is valid until July 11th. A local emergency can only remain in effect for seven …
Read More »Ukrainian patrol boat towed fishing vessel, crew not injured – Border Guard
A fishing vessel that gave a distress signal in the Black Sea at night is being towed to Ochakiv by the cutter of the Balaklava Marine Guard of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. “The technical observation post ‘Chornomorsk’ of the Odessa border command responded to the news that …
Read More »Bonfires prohibited in Kootenai Forest, Lincoln County
Level I fire restrictions prohibiting campfires and smoking go into effect on Saturday, July 3 at 12:01 am in the Kootenai National Forest, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Libby Unit, and Lincoln County. Currently, the Flathead National Forest, DNRC Kalispell Unit, Stillwater Unit, Swan Unit, Glacier National …
Read More »Surfside, Florida Condo Collapse: Rescue teams pull in more resources as children are identified among 18 killed
Lucia Guara, 10, and Emma Guara, 4, were identified on Wednesday as two of the 18 people confirmed to have been killed in the condominium building collapse last week, Mayor Danielle Levine Cava said. 145 people are still missing. “Any loss of life – especially given the unexpected, unprecedented nature …
Read More »SEIU503 Local | SEIU 503 members hold out in historic 2021 legislative session
Published: June 30, 2021 The Oregon 2021 legislature was truly historic. The session began with a grim economic outlook, that of a series of improved revenue forecasts and a one-off infusion of US $ 2.6 billion in federal aid. Thanks to the advocacy of SEIU members and our partners, these …
Read More »Delta variant in all 50 states; 103 cases of the Delta variant in Illinois; No Kane cases, but 1 death day on Wednesday – Kane County Connects
E.Encourage others to get vaccinated 16:15 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30th OVERVIEW: Delta variant discovered in all 50 states; CDC says 2 doses are needed for a better immune response The delta variant of the coronavirus is now being reported across the country, so CBS news. The rapid spread has caused a …
Read More »NIOSH Seeks Information on PPE for “Underserved” Workers | 2021-06-30
Washington – NIOSH asks for input on personal protective equipment use, availability, accessibility, acceptance and knowledge for “underserved” workers, according to a release dated Jan. Federal Register. “Underserved populations of PPE users may include, but are not limited to, workers of atypical size; are members of a gender, racial, ethnic …
Read More »Recommendations from doctors increase the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines
Trusted health care providers could increase vaccine uptake among the 40 percent of Americans who say they are hesitant or likely not to get a COVID-19 vaccination. UMass Medical School researchers are working to figure out what message doctors should convey to their patients in order to be most effective. …
Read More »NRCS scientists work in partnership to save Florida manatees
Posted by Derric Cushman, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Farm Production and Conservation Business Center in Conservation June 23, 2021 Did you know that the soil scientists at the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) play an important role in saving Florida’s manatees? These huge but gentle creatures are worshiped by both …
Read More »Indiana Forage Council hosts first Hoosier Hay Contest
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana – The Indiana Forage Council (IFC), with support from Purdue Extension and SureTech Laboratories, is holding a competition for Indiana producers who will be harvesting forage for hay or bales in the state for the 2021 hay season. The Hoosier Hay Contest aims to promote forage production, …
Read More »Child Tax Credit: New online portal and IRS tools to help families ahead of July payment
The IRS is making additional tools available this summer for introducing the Child Tax Credit. Sarah Tew / CNET With families getting huge tax breaks this summer, some newly available resources are helping eligible families expand the Child tax deduction. That is a sign new IRS letter sent to 36 …
Read More »Koretz and Buscaino file city council motion to prepare for a potential LA homelessness withdrawal – CBS Los Angeles
Los Angeles (CBSLA) – Two members of the Los Angeles city council filed a motion on Friday to prepare the city for a possible retreat from a prominent homeless group. The council reviewed the governance structure of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority before Councilor Paul Koretz and Councilor and …
Read More »Transition to access to justice for all in the domestic relations court
As Philadelphia begins to recover from the lockdown and all of the changes we have become accustomed to during the pandemic, we can now reflect on the past 18 months and try to shed light on it despite the difficulties so many have endured Bring dark. What did we learn? …
Read More »HSEM publishes 2020 annual report
The City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) has published its 2020 annual report. This report gives an insight into the past year and sheds light on COVID-19 operations in an unusual year for the HSEM office. It has been a year of unique and challenging …
Read More »Oregon State Bar says lawyers are flooded with calls as the eviction moratorium nears its end and offers resources
Oregon lawyers are inundated with calls from renters and landlords trying to navigate a web of state rules put in place during the coronavirus pandemic to try to keep renters inside their homes. Oregon State Bar spokeswoman Kateri Walsh said the agency typically has a list of 57 lawyers across …
Read More »The US House of Representatives panel examines the slow purging of “exploited” coal mining sites
A U.S. House subcommittee on natural resources looked at the redevelopment needs for regions turning away from coal production Tuesday, with witnesses from coal workers and Native American communities saying energy companies should be responsible for returning the land to its pre-mining state. Much of the discussion at the Energy …
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