MANAGEMENT

Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Russians Worried About North Korean Troops

Russian soldiers are feeling the heat. They're not thrilled about the arrival of North Korean reinforcements. Leaked audio from the "K Battalion" reveals their doubts about their leaders and equipment. One soldier even referred to the North Koreans as "the fking Chinese. " The recordings, dated Octo

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Oct 23 2024ENVIRONMENT

Charleston Neighbors Seek Friendly Ways to Handle Coyotes

In the Wagener Terrace community of Charleston, South Carolina, residents are pushing for a new way to deal with coyotes. They want a plan that teaches people how to stay safe, keeps the coyotes away, and doesn't harm them. This comes after neighbors saw more coyotes around since August. Some even c

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Oct 23 2024HEALTH

Finding a Supportive Hand for Norwood Hospital

There’s a hitch in Norwood Hospital's story. Steward Health Care, after selling six functional hospitals, left Norwood, a suburb closed since 2020, in a tricky spot. Now, it needs a reliable, local, nonprofit hospital operator to take the reins and someone with funds to make that happen. While the f

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Oct 21 2024LIFESTYLE

Quick Hugs at Dunedin Airport: Three Minutes to Say Goodbye

Imagine this: you're at Dunedin Airport in New Zealand, saying goodbye to a loved one. But wait, there's a catch! You've only got three minutes for that farewell hug. That's right, the airport has put a time limit on those emotional partings. Why? Well, it's all about keeping things moving smoothly.

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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

Airport's Hug Rule: 3 Minutes or Move to Parking

Imagine trying to catch a flight and getting stuck in a never-ending line of cars because people just can't stop hugging goodbye! That's exactly what's been happening at Dunedin International Airport in New Zealand. To keep traffic flowing, the airport has introduced a new rule: hugs at the drop-off

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Oct 21 2024HEALTH

Post-Surgery Pain Care: A Racial Divide

Imagine having major surgery. You might expect the best care to manage your pain afterward. But new research shows Black patients are less likely to get the top-notch treatment they deserve. Instead of using a combination of pain medicines that experts say work better and reduce the risk of addictio

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

The Hidden Conflict: A Look at Sacramento's City Manager

In Sacramento, the name Howard Chan, the city manager, keeps popping up in local politics. He's climbed to the highest-paid spot, but how he got there raises questions. Recently, the city council delayed voting on his raise, and a community member, Marbella Sala, spoke up. She thinks the council sho

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Oklahoma's Misuse of Pandemic Relief Funds: A Close Look

In Oklahoma, a recent investigation found that leaders were not careful with millions of dollars meant to help schools during the pandemic. This money was part of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER). The investigation showed that the state didn't follow the rules and wasted about $

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Oct 16 2024FINANCE

Why Keeping Cash in Payment Apps Might Not Be Smart

Connor Tomasko from Chicago is a money management enthusiast who's urging people to be cautious about keeping money in payment apps. While these apps, like Venmo and Cash App, are easy to use, they don't offer the same protections as banks. For instance, funds in these apps aren't usually insured by

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Oct 11 2024FINANCE

Big Money Manager BlackRock Hits New Heights

BlackRock Inc., the world's biggest money manager, just hit an incredible milestone: they now handle $11.5 trillion in assets. How did they get there? Well, in the past quarter alone, they attracted a whopping $221 billion from investors. This includes $97 billion pumped into exchange-traded funds a

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