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(InvestigateTV) — Hospitals, ambulances and maternity care are all falling further out of reach as health care availability becomes more difficult for millions of Americans. A recent study shows pharmacy access is the latest health care hurdle. Ohio State researchers found that Americans in nearly half of all counties live in what’s called a pharmacy desert, meaning drug stores are nonexistent within a ten-mile radius.That’s thousands of communities, all without local access to essential medications and in some cases, basic health care services.Experts say the trend has been getting worse in recent years, with widespread closures hitting more than just…
Staff reports | Ventura County StarUS cannabis cultivation generates emissions equivalent to 10M vehiclesUS cannabis cultivation consumes more electricity than all other crops combined, raising concerns about the industry’s environmental impacts.Straight Arrow NewsFlavored vapes, cannabis and tobacco will be discussed in a public health forum on April 30 in Oxnard.The town hall event called “Tobacco Old & New: A Community Health Conversation” will focus on tobacco and cannabis policies designed to safeguard public health. It is open to the public and is aimed at community members, educators, health professionals, law enforcement personnel and first responders.Topics include reducing exposure to secondhand…
How Meta’s community notes program might work How Meta’s new community notes program might work as fact-checking ends for Facebook, Instagram 03:54 Meta is apologizing for a mistake that resulted in graphic and violent imagery appearing in the Reels feeds of some Instagram users.”We have fixed an error that caused some users to see content in their Instagram Reels feed that should not have been recommended,” a Meta spokesperson said Thursday in a statement, without offering details on the nature of the problem. The apology came a day after multiple Instagram users reported receiving content recommendations labeled as “not safe for…
21 April 2025 Labor & Employment Law Perspectives Supreme Court’s E.M.D. Sales v. Carrera Decision: A Victory for Employers Navigating FLSA Exemptions In the case at issue, E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, the court clarified the applicable standard of proof, ruling that employers need only demonstrate by a “preponderance of the evidence,” the standard used in most civil cases, that an employee qualifies for an FLSA exemption, rather than the higher more stringent “clear and convincing evidence” standard previously applied by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Source link
Pope Francis’ funeral could be a boon for airlines but a pain for travelers. As the late pontiff lies in state in St. Peter’s Basilica before his funeral at St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday, April 26, Americans are searching for flights to pay their respects in person. Flight searches to Rome surged 250% in the three days following Pope Francis’ death on Monday, compared with searches over the same period in 2024, according to travel booking site Expedia.com. Searches for lodging in Rome through the fare aggregator have also shot up 35% for the same dates, compared to the same period a year ago.…
President Donald Trump is hosting the 2025 Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles at the White House on Monday, but several players, including quarterback Jalen Hurts, are skipping the celebration.Hurts and other players cited scheduling conflicts as the reasons for their absences, according to a White House official who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.In his first term, Trump invited and then canceled a celebration for the Eagles in 2018 after the franchise’s first Super Bowl title. He instead threw his own brief “Celebration of America” after it became clear most players weren’t going to…
Video Details Joel Klatt revealed his way-too-early top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. He broke down why he has Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at number one on his list. Joel explained if Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning declares for the draft, he would be number two on his list. 22 MINS AGO・the joel klatt show・5:23 Source link
The Hague — A global campaign has led to at least 25 arrests over child sexual abuse content generated by artificial intelligence and distributed online, Europol said Friday. “Operation Cumberland has been one of the first cases involving AI-generated child sexual abuse material, making it exceptionally challenging for investigators due to the lack of national legislation addressing these crimes,” the Hague-based European police agency said in a statement. The majority of the arrests were made Wednesday during the world-wide operation led by the Danish police, and which also involved law enforcement agencies from the EU, Australia, Britain, Canada and New Zealand.…
Joseph Gonzalez, a cowboy wandering around the Outlaw Oasis, a merchandise area at the rodeo, was hopeful that exposure to a new crowd would be a good thing.“Not necessarily a crisis, but the rodeo culture is kind of dying,” he said. “This rodeo is a good way to get people here — young kids, families — you don’t have to own a horse, you don’t even have to live the life, as long as you like horses, cowboys and rodeo. I mean, social media, the internet, it’s a good way for people to learn about rodeo culture.” Source link
San Mateo County will expand its 24/7 mobile mental health crisis response service this May, offering an alternative for residents who might be hesitant to seek help due to potential police involvement in mental health situations. Residents can call the San Mateo County Crisis Line at 650-579-0350 or 988 for free help for themselves, family members or friends. Dispatchers will screen calls to determine the appropriate response, coordinating with 911 and emergency services if necessary. The service will be available to residents of all ages living anywhere in the county. The county chose to launch its outreach campaign in May…