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Climate scientist: Change will have to be led from 'bottom up'
Political leaders not doing enough to address climate change, professor says. Politicians and other societal leaders are not doing enough to address climate change, and any progress will have to be led from the "bottom up," a leading climate scientist recently said.
Utah, Texas kick off highest percentage of Medicaid enrollees
Nationwide, more than 20 million people dropped from low-income program, as survey finds that Americans without health insurance increase. Utah and Texas dropped about 32 percent of its residents on Medicaid in the past year, causing a rise in those without health insurance, according to a new report by research firm KFF.
More Americans prepared for retirement, but almost 40 percent face lower living standard
Social Security commission so far fails to gain much traction in Congress. The percentage of American retirees facing a lower living standard fell to 39 percent, according to a recent Federal Reserve report.
Gas prices climb to year high
Analysts blame conflicts, reduced inventories, supply problems. The average U.S. price of regular unleaded gasoline has climbed above levels recorded a year ago. The price rose to $3.59 on April 7, about one cent more than the national average on April 7, 2023, according to AAA. The price was up six cents from a week ago and 19.6 cents from a month ago.
Outer Banks, Charleston top list of value vacations for 2024
Western parks such as Grand Teton and Glacier also noted as good value destinations. Looking for a summer vacation that won't break the bank too much?. The Outer Banks islands in North Carolina and Charleston, W.V., are the best values among leading vacation destinations nationwide, according to a study by blog Optimos Travel.
Maryland reverses population decline in 2023
Frederick County continues to be state's fastest growing county; Baltimore, Montgomery, Prince George's see population decrease since 2020. Mostly aided by people moving to Frederick County, Maryland saw its population increase by more than 16,000 people in 2023, according to new U.S. Census Bureau figures.
New federal earthquake map highlights more areas of significant activity than Alaska, West Coast
Mississippi River valley and Yellowstone Park region among the regions susceptible to shaking damage. Six decades ago, the largest city in Alaska became Ground Zero for the most powerful earthquake in North American history.
Most 911 calls waste police's time, studies show
More cities using civilian response units to handle certain calls. In early March as dusk approached, an elderly man waited to meet his daughter in the parking lot of a public-private apartment complex on the campus of the University of Maryland. The man stood near some cars and glanced at his phone, receiving a text message that she was driving back from class and would soon be at her apartment.
Nephew of 'Bloody Sunday' participant marks Selma history
Mitchell details history at the Pettus Bridge in Selma, crowds or not. On a recent somewhat cloudy day, Columbus Mitchell greeted a visitor at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma. There were no crowds. Vice President Kamala Harris did not appear, as she did on March 3 to mark the 59th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday." It was just Mitchell, nephew of 1965 march participant Willie Thornton, connecting with a single tourist.
Proposals to change Social Security moving through Congress, Supreme Court
Longtime retirement program could see cuts, requirement alterations. Proposals that could significantly change the Social Security program that millions of Americans have relied on for retirement since 1937 are moving through Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court.
As housing costs skyrocket, more people seek alternatives
Cohousing developments, tiny homes becoming more popular. As the cost of owning a traditional home skyrockets past the reach of many American families, more are turning to cohousing developments, tiny homes, and other alternatives.
NBA fellow players disrespect Doncic, Booker, Young
Mavs, Suns, Hawks stars among NBA leaders in scoring and assists, yet players downgrade them. Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is second in NBA scoring and third in assists. No other player is among the top three in two of the three major individual categories. On January 26, he scored an astonishing 73 points, the fourth most in one game in NBA history.
Taylor Swift-NFL conspiracies grow leading up to Super Bowl
Former GOP presidential candidate among those circulating plot twists involving Swift, Chiefs, Biden campaign. As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for their fourth Super Bowl appearance in five years, this one carries a fresh twist.
Studies find that illegal immigration rising in U.S., but estimates on how much vary
One scenario forecasts 30 million migrants trying to enter U.S. in next three decades. As immigration becomes a bigger issue for the U.S. 2024 election season, estimates on exactly how many illegal immigrants are in the U.S. vary.
Trump warns of dirty tricks as misleading tactics escalate
Political deception, such as false reports on social media, rising on both sides during the 2024 election season. As voters in Iowa met on January 15 to participate in caucuses, Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump took to social media to warn of political "dirty tricks."
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Veteran, mostly retired journalist for The Dallas Morning News, Washington Post's Gazette, Minority Business News USA, Texas Catholic and more. Author of books on the JFK assassination, travel and history. Writes on trends, trivia, business, true crime, travel, politics, history, sports.
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