States are stepping up their game in the world of consumer finance. For a long time, Washington, D. C. was the main hub for enforcing rules in this area. But now, state attorneys general, banking departments, and legislatures are taking on more responsibility. This shift is changing the regulatory l
States are making their own rules for AI in mental health. This is happening because the federal government hasn't set clear guidelines yet. But there's a problem: mental health experts aren't always involved in making these rules. This could lead to laws that don't really help people. AI is moving
States are taking steps to limit ultraprocessed foods, driven by a new push from the Department of Health and Human Services under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This movement, part of the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, aims to address what Kennedy calls a childhood chronic disease crisis. The focu
Kansas is in the middle of a huge tuberculosis outbreak. As of January 24, there were 67 active cases and 79 latent infections reported since 2024, mainly in Wyandotte and Johnson counties near Kansas City. Jill Bronaugh, from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, called it the largest ou
Kansas is dealing with the largest tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in U. S. history, with 67 cases of active TB and 79 cases of latent TB confirmed so far. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reported that the outbreak began in January 2024, with most cases concentrated in Wyandotte an
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes got injured during a game against the Cleveland Browns. Some people think that the head coach, Andy Reid, might be responsible. Reid kept calling passing plays even when the Chiefs were winning by a lot. This raised some eyebrows, as Mahomes got hurt af
Kansas City Chiefs fans are holding their breath. Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes is likely to miss at least one of the team's upcoming games due to a high ankle sprain. The injury happened in the fourth quarter, and backup Carson Wentz had to step in. Mahomes has taken a beating lately, with 11 o
Kansas City residents in the Westport area are staying vigilant after several car break-ins. Allison Mitchell, a worker in the area, shared her feelings, "Working late around here can be scary. We see shattered car windows all the time. " Mark Romero's daughter witnessed multiple broken-into cars ne
Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice is set to undergo knee surgery on Tuesday, following an injury eight days ago. On Monday, he received some positive news. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Rice might have dodged a torn ACL, but he will need surgery to repair his LCL. Rapoport suggests t
Kansas City's Finance Governance and Public Safety Committee ventured out of city hall to tackle the pressing issue of crime. The meeting's agenda focused on strengthening punishments for sideshows and discussing ways to combat crime. Crime rates continue to rise, with car thefts up nearly 50% and
