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Mar 27 2025FINANCE

North Carolina's Sports Betting Boom: A Surprising Financial Win

North Carolina is quickly becoming a major player in the sports betting world. The state's decision to legalize sports betting has already paid off big time. In just its first full year, the state raked in a whopping $131. 3 million in taxes from sports betting. This is a lot more than what was initially expected. Experts had guessed it would take five years to hit $...

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Mar 24 2025HEALTH

How Safe Are Minnesota's Assisted Living Homes?

The number of assisted living facilities in Minnesota is on the rise. So is the number of residents living in them. However, the rules and regulations governing these facilities vary greatly from one state to another. This inconsistency can lead to confusion and potential safety issues. It is crucial for states that are new to this or have recently changed their regu...

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Stopping the Unlawful Dissolving of Bodies: Texas Medical School's Surprise Order

Texas regulators have suddenly halted a medical school's practice of dissolving bodies after using them for training. The University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth was found to be using a process called alkaline hydrolysis, also known as water cremation. This method is considered eco-friendly but is illegal in Texas. The school claims it's allowed...

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