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This past June, Charisma Mangahas — a young woman with Guillain-Barre Syndrome — shared on TikTok that she had been denied disability access service at Disneyland in California. She is one of many disabled individuals who say they are being denied access to this service after Disney parks revised their disability policies over the summer.

Disability access service (DAS) is a service designed for individuals who — due to disability — struggle to wait in a conventional queue. Instead, they are given the option to wait outside of the queue for their turn on a ride or attraction. 

While Walt Disney...

Disney’s new disability access policy risks excluding some disabled visitors

When it comes to concerns about autism and food selectivity, many caregivers have questions that are both specific and challenging. The starting point to answering them is oftentimes the pediatrician, which is a great first step, except that most pediatricians aren’t equipped to deal with the complexity of feeding issues and autism. So, here are a few questions on this important topic and some starting points for answers from an expert in pediatric feeding disorders.

Autism and Feeding Therapy: 5 Things to Know

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

While isolating in Delaware with COVID-19 as his reelection prospects were fading, President Joe Biden had to make one of the most consequential decisions of his presidency. Just one hour before releasing a July 21 statement that ultimately changed the presidential election, President Biden was reportedly on the phone with other world leaders, trying to finalize the details of getting four Americans released from Russian custody. The four Americans, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, American citizen and journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, and U.S. permanent resident Vladimir Kara-Murza, were considered "wrongfully detained."

President Biden finalized prisoner swap 1 hour before he dropped out of the presidential race

Retirement Daily

Learn the signs of undue influence and how it can impact your inheritance rights

Protecting Your Inheritance: Dementia, Lady Bird Deeds and Undue Influence

Florida State

Akeena

Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

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CANYON VILLAGE—More than a dozen concession employees at Yellowstone’s Canyon Village recalled Tuesday hearing dozens of shots when law enforcement confronted, shot and killed fellow concession worker Samson Fussner on Thursday.

Dozens of shots sparked fear, panic, Yellowstone workers recount

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Texas State

U.S.-based family-style Italian restaurant chain Buca di Beppo says it has made the difficult decision to close down at least 13 of its underperforming locations, blaming economic pressures. The restaurant chain said in a statement to Scripps News those stores "were unable to recover from the damage caused by the...

Italian restaurant Buca di Beppo shutters underperforming stores

Houston, TX

Vice President Kamala Harris gave a eulogy for Sheila Jackson Lee Wednesday, describing the late representative from Texas as a "force of nature" who worked to build coalitions and represent women in Congress. “She always expected in all of us that we would rise to a point of excellence, knowing...

'A force of nature': Kamala Harris eulogizes Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

Understanding assisted living care is essential for 65 year old women and above. It helps them enjoy a safe, healthy, and vibrant lifestyle. With tailored support, these women can live independently while getting the help they need. Assisted living involves personalized care plans and a social environment that promotes well-being.

Understanding Assisted Living Care for Elderly 65 Year Old Women

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

My mom had a host of physical challenges at too early of an age and died at only 76 years old. By her late 60s, she had had a total of five hip replacements (two on each side due to chronic osteoarthritis; the prosthetics available at the time and the last one due to a fall). By 70 she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and several years later, melanoma spread to her lymph nodes very quickly, just to highlight a few of her challenges.

Delirium in Older Adults

Saint Petersburg, FL

Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

Early puberty in Black children leads to unfair treatment and negative stereotypes. Black girls face more disciplinary action in school due to adultification. The cases of Tamir Rice and Kalief Browder show how adultification can lead to deadly mistreatment. To address adultification, we need new policies, bias training, and more...

The Impact of Puberty on Racial Bias Against Black Children

Factors such as isolation, grief, age discrimination and expense can all play a part. "I found out she was putting water on her cereal," Mary Kunz says of her former next-door neighbor. Kunz, the 88-year-old mother of four daughters who lives with her husband in upstate New York, says that even though she'd prepare hot meals for her former neighbor, and friends from church would drop off food from time to time, "often, her cupboard was bare."

Often Alone, Not Eating: Older Adults Struggle With Malnutrition

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Pennsylvania State

In battleground Pennsylvania, the presidential race is still taking shape. The Keystone State's popular Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro is reportedly in serious contention to become Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. "It's going to be a tough sell for Donald Trump to win if [Governor] Shapiro is on the ticket,"...

Pennsylvania's Democratic governor could give Harris a polling boost in the key swing state

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

New York Post

Heather Hancock suffers from cerebral palsy, a condition that has afflicted her since birth. The 56-year-old Canadian contends with debilitating muscle spasms which go from her toes through her back and can cause temporary paralysis. 

Hancock, a devout Christian who recently published a faith-based novel, “Sister Lost,” told The Post she has a lot to live for.

But there are some healthcare professionals in her country who have suggested something else — Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program, which facilitates voluntary euthanasia conducted by physicians.





Recalling a rough morning while being treated at a hospital in Alberta, Canada, Hancock told The...

Canadian doctors accused of pushing medically assisted death on patients: ‘They make you feel less than human’

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Advocacy groups push for paid family leave for parents of stillborns

This month, advocacy groups Moms Rising and Paid Leave for Alldelivered a petition with more than 55,000 signatures to every member of Congress demanding a federal...

Advocacy groups push for paid family leave for parents of stillborns

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