Did you realize that clean, safe drinking water is more than a luxury; it’s a fundamental human right? It’s a jarring fact, but a whopping 4.4 billion individuals, mainly in low- and middle-income countries, suffer from inadequate access to this bare necessity. Yes, more than half of our...

Over 4.4 billion people lack access to safe drinking water

WASHINGTON, DC—Farmers who experienced losses in 2022 due to almost any natural disaster have until the close of business today to apply for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) through USDA. The deadline (August 14, 2024) comes ten months after local Farm Service Agency offices began accepting the applications amid...

Deadline Today for 2022 Emergency Relief Program Applications

Virginia State

Concerns over the environmental impact of datacenters in the US state of Virginia are being raised again amid claims their water consumption has stepped up by almost two-thirds since 2019, and AI could make it worse. Virginia is described as the datacenter capital of the world, particularly Northern Virginia –...

Virginia's datacenters guzzle water like there's no tomorrow, says FOI-based report

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

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Mississippi State

Reuters’ Leah Douglas reported Wednesday that “the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday it has issued $2 billion of financial assistance to more than 43,000 farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced past discrimination in the agency’s farm lending programs.”. “The Inflation Reduction Act allocated $2.2...

USDA Providing $2 Billion In Discrimination Payments

When a patient comes in for their dental hygiene appointment—whether with a healthy mouth or advanced periodontal disease—the dental professional will typically review the patient’s daily home-care regimen. During the review process, the dental professional hopes the patient will mention how they clean their teeth interproximally and care for their gums, usually with dental floss.

PFAS in dental products: How frying pans and dental floss are related

Kissimmee, FL

One Dunkin’ Donuts location, known for its familiar aroma of coffee and donuts, found itself temporarily closed after a state inspection uncovered a few issues. Not all Dunkin’ locations are created equal. Take the one at 3745 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, for instance. This particular branch, despite its efforts to keep customers caffeinated and satisfied, has had its share of mixed reviews.

Florida's donut shop closed due serious violations after state inspection

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Cooking With Maryann

I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

Amish Macaroni Salad

Entrepreneur

Puffco CEO Roger Volodarsky saw an opportunity while trying to kick his addiction.

This Former Opioid Addict Started an Innovative Vape Company — and Now Drives Millions in Annual Revenue

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Tennessee State

Soil and water tests in Tennessee have revealed dangerous levels of PFAS, prompting calls to end the use of contaminated sewage sludge as fertilizer across the state. Caroline Eggers reports for WKMS. In short:. The Sierra Club found PFAS in soil, groundwater and drinking water in northeastern Tennessee near sites...

Tennessee might halt the use of PFAS-contaminated sewage sludge as fertilizer

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Virginia Beach, VA

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. While there are some promising new signs that inflation may ease soon, the price of housing is only continuing to climb. While nationwide rent costs were previously on a downward trend, the average rent price in the United States has risen again, and is at the highest level it’s been since 2022, at least according to a new report from Rent.com. However, the same report shows that rents in some states are bucking the trend.

The 10 Cities Where Rent Is Actually Getting More Affordable

Los Alamos, NM

New concerns are emerging about extreme plutonium contamination in Los Alamos' Acid Canyon in northern New Mexico, prompting calls for more robust cleanup efforts. Susan Montoya Bryan reports for the Associated Press. In short:. Researchers found dangerously high levels of plutonium in Los Alamos' Acid Canyon, surpassing other contaminated sites...

Watchdogs push for action on high plutonium levels in Los Alamos canyon

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

A Gallup survey reveals that Southeast Asia, one of the most disaster-prone regions, is also among the best prepared to handle natural disasters. David Rising reports for The Associated Press. In short:. Southeast Asia has high disaster preparedness despite frequent exposure to natural hazards like earthquakes and typhoons. The region's...

Southeast Asia leads in disaster preparedness despite vulnerability

Ames, IA

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (August 18, 2024) — The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) partners with Iowa State University’s Seed Science Center (SSC) in hosting a pivotal seminar-workshop on "Seed Systems Development in East and West Africa." Scheduled to take place August 19-22 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, this seminar-workshop aims to advance food and nutrition security through the development of efficient, dynamic, and sustainable integrated seed systems.

USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service and Iowa State University Host Seminar-Workshop on Seed Systems Development in East and West Africa

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More than half the world lacks safe drinking water at home

A new study reveals that 4.4 billion people in low- and middle-income countries lack access to clean household drinking water, doubling previous estimates. Celia Ford reports...

More than half the world lacks safe drinking water at home

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