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Unmet Demand for Afterschool Programs Reaches All-Time High (StatePoint) Parents of children enrolled in afterschool programs are happier with their participation than ever before, according to a new study. At the same time, there aren’t nearly enough programs available, and students from low-income families are the most likely to lack access. For every child in […]
…………………………………………………………………… Blue Shield Spent Years Cultivating a Relationship with Newsom. It Got the State Vaccine Contract. Samantha Young and Angela Hart March 19, 2021 SACRAMENTO — Gavin Newsom was just making a name for himself as mayor of San Francisco in 2005 when Blue Shield of California wrote him its first major check. The young, […]
……………………………………………………………. Gold and Silver makes Digital Debut, Public Exchange Listing in Blockchain Era (NewsUSA) – Silver and gold, long-time staples in the global economy, are entering the age of digital finance.Gold and silver have a history as safe-haven investments, trusted units of account, and affordable media of exchange, according to the LODE Project, a company […]
Mongolia’s mobile health clinics bring primary health care to vulnerable communities 20 March 2021 (WHO) Norov Bayarjargal, a local herder in the Gobi Desert, stands in front of a makeshift mobile health clinic in Dersene-Us, his native village in the southern tip of Mongolia. Beside him are two yurts and occasional herds grazing the […]
Doctors Found Jet Fuel in Veteran’s Lungs. He Can’t Get Full Benefits. Michael McAuliff March 19, 2021 The lungs Bill Thompson was born with told a gruesome, harrowing and unmistakable tale to Dr. Anthony Szema when he analyzed them and found the black spots, scarring, partially combusted jet fuel and metal inside. This story […]
What Homeowners Need to Know Before Refinancing (StatePoint) With mortgage rates hovering near three percent, experts say there are still a number of homeowners who could benefit from refinancing. In fact, borrowers who refinanced in 2020 to lower their mortgage rate saved over $2,800 in mortgage payments annually, according to the latest Freddie Mac research. […]
Mental Health of Students Must Figure in Restarting Classes By Amy Braun For NewsUSA (NU) – As officials across the nation decide how best to open schools, one aspect too often overlooked is students’ mental health. Awareness of the pressures on our children is the first step towards helping them heal and preparing them to […]
What Does 5G Tech Mean for You? (StatePoint) By now, you’ve heard about 5G or might have access to it on your smartphone, but do you know what it is, how it works or what it can do for you? 5G is the next generation of wireless technology, building on its predecessors 2G, 3G and […]
Covid-19 Fueling Anti-Asian Racism and Xenophobia Worldwide National Action Plans Needed to Counter Intolerance (New York) – Governments should take urgent steps to prevent racist and xenophobic violence and discrimination linked to the Covid-19 pandemic while prosecuting racial attacks against Asians and people of Asian descent, Human Rights Watch said today. On May 8, 2020, United Nations Secretary-General […]
Need Amid Plenty: Richest US Counties Are Overwhelmed by Surge in Child Hunger Laura Ungar March 18, 2021 Alexandra Sierra carried boxes of food to her kitchen counter, where her 7-year-old daughter, Rachell, stirred a pitcher of lemonade. This story also ran on USA Today and GateHouse Media. It can be republished for free. […]