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The Maine Monitor

As Maine works to address its housing crisis, much of the attention is focused on the need for new development. But there’s another issue at hand: the state’s aging housing stock.

A look at Maine’s aging housing stock

Wisconsin State

The District of Columbia has the highest rate of patients who left hospital emergency departments without being seen at 8%, CMS data showed. CMS's "Timely and Effective Care" dataset, updated July 31, tracks the percentage of patients who left an ED before being seen in 2022. The measures apply to children and adults treated at hospitals paid under the inpatient or the outpatient prospective payment systems, as well as hospitals that voluntarily report data on relevant measures for Medicare, Medicare-managed care and non-Medicare patients. Averages include data for Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense hospitals. Learn more about the methodology here.

States with highest, lowest ED 'left without being seen' rates

New Jersey State

A nationwide shortage of 100,000 healthcare workers is anticipated by 2028, with some states facing projected surpluses or severe deficits between future supply and demand. The finding comes from Mercer, which examined projected changes to the U.S. healthcare labor market by 2028 for states and metro and micro statistical areas.

Healthcare faces deficit of 100,000 workers by 2028

Latin Times

The federal government is processing citizenship requests at the fastest rate in a decade, addressing a backlog that accumulated during the Trump administration and the COVID-19 pandemic. Of the close to 3.3 million immigrants who have become citizens during the Biden administration, processing speed sits at under five months, on par with 2013 and 2014.

Immigrants are becoming U.S. citizens at the fastest average rate in a decade

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Virgo season will progress well on August 27. Three struggling zodiac signs will tap Gemini’s immense energy which will help them end their grief. The Half Moon will test their resolve to heal and desire to continue facing hardships. Still, Gemini’s healing vibe will inspire them to end their hardships and change existing circumstances.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Hardships End on August 27, 2024

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Arizona State

Tempe, AZ

ABC News

Police in Tempe, Arizona are investigating after a Wells Fargo employee was found dead in her cubicle four days after she last scanned into the building.

Woman found dead in her cubicle 4 days after last clocking in

Wellington, FL

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Akeena

In a turn of events that has left many locals surprised, Star Wellington LLC, the company behind two popular Italian restaurants in Wellington, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company, which owns Franco Italian Bistro and Victor’s Pizza Café, made the filing on August 23rd, citing over $2.4 million in debt against just over $300,000 in assets.

Florida Based Owner of Italian Restaurants Files for Bankruptcy

‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Oklahoma State

Poplar Bluff, MO

Tony Torres, assistant CEO of AllianceHealth Durant (Okla.), will head to Missouri for a new opportunity, according to an Aug. 29 LinkedIn post from AllianceHealth Durant/Madill. Mr. Torres will become COO of Poplar Bluff (Mo.) Regional Medical Center starting Sept. 9, a hospital spokesperson confirmed. The 138-bed Durant hospital and...

Oklahoma hospital exec heads to Missouri for COO role

Grand Rapids, MI

Meijer, a grocery store chain with more than 500 locations, has opened its second retail pharmacy inside a Corewell Health hospital. In 2015, the grocer opened a pharmacy inside Butterworth Hospital, and nearly 10 years later, it set up a similar facility at Blodgett Hospital, according to an Aug. 28 news release from Meijer. Both Corewell hospitals are in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Meijer opens pharmacy inside Corewell hospital

Quitman, MS

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Memory Smith, a former bookkeeper for Quitman High School, has been charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the State Auditor’s office.

Former High School Bookkeeper Charged with Embezzlement in Clarke County

Update to the MASSIVE data breach story Ellen K reported in top news, the one in which a hacking group has obtained the Social Security numbers of nearly EVERY American! A new website has been created, NPD.PENTESTER.COM. The website was tested by KTLA's very own Tech Reporter, Rich DeMuro. He...

Is Your Social Security Number Part Of The Massive Data Breach? Check Here!

In honor of National Black Business Month, BET.com is spotlighting trailblazing Black entrepreneurs who are redefining success and paving the way for future generations. The tech industry has evolved dramatically since its early days, beginning with the development of fundamental computing technology and expanding into an era of rapid innovation and digital transformation. Black tech companies are growing and have played a pivotal role in this evolution.

Black Business Month: Black-Owned Tech Companies You Should Know About

Dania Beach, FL

If you’ve recently shopped at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Sheridan Street in Dania Beach, you might want to double-check your purchases. A recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture revealed some alarming issues, including moldy meat and improperly stored chicken.

Moldy Meat and Warm Chicken: Walmart Neighborhood Market  Faces Inspection Troubles in Florida

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	One of ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro’s biggest professional pet peeves is the internal use of one of his company’s most famous taglines. So, soon after Pitaro took over the top job at ESPN in 2018, the company began removing its “Worldwide Leader in Sports” declaration from official publications.    ESPN Inks 12-Year, US Open TV Rights Extension




	“I’ve asked people not to use it,” Pitaro said at a media event Wednesday. “I don’t think it’s representative of the culture here. … Others can refer to us as a leader. That’s great, and we take a lot of pride in leading, but referring to ourselves that...

ESPN Drops ‘Worldwide Leader’ Moniker—Except on LinkedIn

24/7 Wall St.

24/7 Wall St. Insights Elder fraud in 2023 increased by 14% from 2022, according to FBI data In some states, the problem seems to be significantly more prevalent Former congressman George Santos pleaded guilty to a pair of felony fraud charges — committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Though the disgraced Santos did not […]
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Seniors Are Falling Victim to Fraud at an Alarming Rate in This State

Colorado State

The Marijuana Herald

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The legal marijuana market in the United States has grown significantly in recent years, with numerous states reporting record-breaking sales figures. As more states legalize and regulate the sale of marijuana, the industry continues to expand, contributing billions of dollars in revenue and tax benefits each year. In the first half of 2024 alone, the … 
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The Top 10 Legal Marijuana States in Terms of Total Sales From January to July

Two US banks are issuing alerts to customers informing them that their personally identifying data has potentially been compromised. According to new filings with the Office of the Maine Attorney General, TD Bank and Summit National Bank say they’ve suffered data breaches that occurred between the third quarter of 2023 and the second quarter of this year.

10,953 Customers at Two US Banks Receive Data Breach Alerts As Lenders Warn Extremely Sensitive Information at Risk

Alabama State

Axios

There's as much as a nearly 10-year difference in life expectancy between U.S. states, a new report finds. By the numbers: Hawaii (79.9 years), Massachusetts (79.6) and Connecticut (79.2) have the longest life expectancy at birth as of 2021, per a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analysis. Mississippi...

How long you might live based on where you're born, mapped

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10 most, least affordable states for digital marketing

Alaska is the most affordable state to hire a digital marketing firm, while Delaware is the most expensive, according to branding company DesignRush. DesignRush said...

10 most, least affordable states for digital marketing

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