Rhode Island is on the verge of appointing a new Director for its Department of Health, putting an end to the succession of interim directors that followed the pandemic. Governor Dan McKee recently made an appearance on WBLQ’s It’s Your Business, hosted by Frank Prosnitz. During the interview, he revealed that he is currently conducting...
A Senate committee led by a member of the state’s Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee voted against a bill Wednesday that would have had big effects on people who use weed. Seven of the nine bills that would change South Dakota’s medical cannabis laws are still alive in Pierre. These include bills to raise the cost...
In a decisive 9-3 vote, the Minneapolis City Council has expressed its approval by passing a ceasefire resolution. This resolution calls for an end to U.S. aid to Israel. On Tuesday, the resolution underwent eight amendments in the presence of a crowd limited by capacity restrictions. The attendees included supporters of Palestinian rights and local...
“Financial Assistance Program Supports Low-Income Families in the United States” Millions of people in the United States rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as a crucial source of financial assistance each month. Amidst the increasing cost of living, individuals and families with low incomes heavily depend on SNAP payments to afford food for...
In just 75 days, an extraordinary event will take place in North America. A total solar eclipse will cast a rare darkness upon parts of 15 U.S. states, as well as sections of Mexico and Canada. This phenomenon will occur during the day, captivating the attention of many. In a significant event that took place...
Recently revealed court documents provide a startling glimpse into the evidence that federal prosecutors plan to present in the trial of three former city administrators. According to the documents, there is evidence of a plot devised by the defendants to bribe former police chief Louis Kealoha. The jury will need to determine whether the scheme...
Texas will host the World Cup. Many stories say that the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will be held in Texas at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington. This comes after it was officially announced this summer that both Houston and Arlington would host World Cup games. According to what ESPN first said, Arlington, Texas has...
Oil prices surged by approximately 2% on Monday due to growing concerns about global energy supplies. The increase was prompted by a Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Novatek fuel terminal, as well as ongoing challenges in U.S. crude production caused by extreme cold weather. The Brent March crude futures closed at $80.06 per barrel, marking...
In a surprising turn of events, a U.S. appeals court has breathed new life into a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Mexico. The lawsuit aims to hold American gun manufacturers accountable for their alleged role in enabling the flow of weapons to drug cartels operating along the U.S.-Mexico border. The Boston-based 1st U.S. Circuit Court...
In this town on the Mississippi River, people are hoping that a new government program will bring back the hope that was written on a plaque on the side of their hospital a long time ago. Along with “Dedicated to the Future of Health Care in the Tri-State Area,” the sign reads. “May 11, 1981.”...