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Virginia hosted the first flight of the federal government’s advanced air mobility pilot program in Charlottesville on Friday, an electric aviation initiative that sets the stage for the nation to improve air transportation while boosting health services and mitigating impacts on the environment. What would Virginia need for a future of electric and automated aircraft? […]
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Nathaniel Cline
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7/13/26
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• “‘We are bearing the burden, not them’: Virginia residents voice data center frustrations at rally.” — WRIC • “Virginia Lawmakers respond to the death of Lindsey Graham.” — WWBT • “‘We’ve been sacrificed’: (Northern Virginia) homeowner may lose 1/3 of her property to high-voltage power line for data center.” — NBC4 • “FedEx flags […]
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Staff Report
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7/13/26
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More than 9,000 Rhode Islanders have had $16.3 million in medical debt forgiven in the 19 months since the state debt relief program began, Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa’s office announced last week. The update on July 8 comes nearly two years after state lawmakers created the Rhode Island Medical Debt Relief Program, with […]
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Nancy Lavin
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7/13/26
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The law, which takes effect in October, doesn't require restaurants to specify whether their shrimp was caught off the coast of SC or another state
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Skylar Laird
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7/13/26
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For Ohio County Judge-Executive David Johnston, passing a resolution last year urging an increase in black lung disability benefits was a matter of principle. The last major coal mine in Ohio County, a part of the Western Kentucky Coal Field region, closed years ago. But he said the former miners who have coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, […]
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Liam Niemeyer
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7/13/26
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A new Rutgers University study published in the journal Health Affairs shows use of a long-acting injectable form of opioid treatment has increased nationwide and in New Jersey, but lags other versions of the medication.
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Lilo H. Stainton
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7/13/26
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It wasn’t billed as a takeover. The nonprofit hospice where Washington state nurse Milli Palmer has worked for nearly two decades announced in October 2024 that it was entering a “joint venture” with Compassus, a private equity-backed home health company. The deal was billed as a 50/50 partnership between Compassus and Providence, Palmer’s employer. But […]
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Anna Claire Vollers
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7/13/26
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Extreme heat waves, which are becoming more common, are considered to be one of the most deadliest weather events in the United States.
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Whitney Downard
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7/13/26
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If you're planning on firing up the grill for an upcoming summer gathering, you might be trying to brainstorm options beyond the traditional burgers and dogs. These Super Moist Boneless Pork Chops might just make you the favorite grill master in the neighborhood.
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7/13/26
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For more than 50 years, traditional universal product codes (UPCs), better known as barcodes, have automated checkout. Now it's time for the next chapter.
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7/13/26
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Relationships and plumbing have something in common: they can both benefit from practicing smarter bathroom habits. Whether you're sharing a household with your family, a partner or roommates, good etiquette in these frequently shared spaces can save everyone's sanity - just like rethinking your flushing routines can save your pipes.
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7/13/26
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In an era when machines can generate ideas in seconds, hands-on learning and creativity may be more important for today's children than ever. In fact, due to the rise of artificial intelligence, many parents believe creativity is an essential trait for their children to develop.
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7/13/26
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These Sweetpotato Meal Prep Jars offer an easy way to give your brain a break.
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7/13/26
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When life gets busy, your home should be a place of reprieve, not extra stress - and that includes your kitchen. In seasons like this, rather than waiting for a table at your favorite restaurant or standing in line for takeout, turn to quick, easy recipes like this Garlic Parmesan Rice and Shrimp Skillet or Egg Roll in a Bowl.
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7/13/26
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Young or old, all can benefit from giving the brain a healthy boost.
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7/13/26
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South Dakota House Bill 1313 is a coyote in sheep’s clothing. The legislation requires public schools to show students “age-appropriate and research-based” videos about prenatal development. But it gives off an odor of mendacity, of deceit. In the movie version of Tennessee Williams’ iconic 1955 play about a dysfunctional mid-century Southern planter family, “Cat on […]
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Rick Snedeker
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7/12/26
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(BPT) - Key takeawaysThe U.S. aerospace and defense industry needs a skilled workforce, supply chain resilience and continual innovation to remain competitive on the global stage.A new white paper …
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7/12/26
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Arkansas’ brief experiment with Medicaid work requirements several years ago showed health policy researchers the real-world implications of an idea long championed by conservatives. Researchers’ findings were strikingly consistent. The requirements didn’t boost employment as promised and led to an uptick in the state’s uninsured. Now state leaders are about to try the requirements again, […]
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Andrew DeMillo
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7/12/26
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Though researchers have been studying the animal deworming drug ivermectin for decades, there is no evidence that it’s a safe or effective way to treat cancer in people. However, a June 2026 study put the topic back in the spotlight. After being downloaded more than 85,000 times before its official publication, the study gained traction on social media — […]
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Dannell Boatman
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7/11/26
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More Alaska infants and toddlers who are experiencing developmental delays or disabilities can be eligible for early intervention services under a new law now in effect. But service providers say more funding is critical to meet the needs of Alaskan children and families. The bill expands eligibility criteria that proponents say will allow earlier, targeted […]
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Corinne Smith
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7/10/26
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GREAT FALLS — An economic boom is happening to Great Falls, at least according to local, state and federal officials who spent much of Friday celebrating two large businesses coming to Cascade County. Gov. Greg Gianforte, U.S. Rep. Troy Downing and Great Falls Mayor Cory Reeves visited a new Amazon delivery building and then took […]
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Jordan Hansen
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7/10/26
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The state’s largest nursing home association has asked the Department of Homeland Security to consider allowing Haitians with temporary protected status (TPS) to continue to work in long-term care and pursue “available lawful immigration pathways.” Approximately 350,000 Haitian nationals nationwide hold TPS, of whom half are estimated to live in Florida. “If roughly one in […]
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Christine Sexton
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7/10/26
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Phone trees at Brewer High School store students phones for the duration of the school day. Fifteen Democratic-led states are suing the Trump administration over cuts to a $1 billion school mental health grant program. (Photo by Eesha Pendharkar/Maine Morning Star)
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Anna Claire Vollers
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7/10/26
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The New Mexico Department of Health on July 9 issued a warning about heat-related illnesses ahead of a hot weekend.
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Source NM Staff
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7/10/26
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Fifteen states on Friday sued the Trump administration to prevent millions of dollars in cuts to school-based mental health funding. The new lawsuit is part of an ongoing legal battle between Democratic-led states and the U.S. Department of Education over a mental health grant program that Congress established following the 2018 school shooting at Marjory […]
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Anna Claire Vollers
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7/10/26
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