New research reveals the leading employee benefits in 2023
As Rihanna famously sang, ”work, work, work, work, work” – but in 2023, companies recognize the importance of work-life balance. From parental leave policies to …
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States, cities scramble to combat animal ‘tranq’ in street drugs
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Pennsylvania Kensington Avenue in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has long been plagued by fentanyl. Now, the dangerous large animal tranquilizer xylazine is showing …
The most dangerous times to drive on Florida highways
Statistically, the most dangerous time in the day to drive in Florida is 2 am. The most dangerous day to drive is Sunday New research …
Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program
WASHINGTON (AP) – If you get health care coverage through Medicaid, you might be at risk. Roughly 84 million people are covered by the government-sponsored …
U.S. legislation tackles e-cigarette use epidemic among teenagers
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Despite federal and local laws banning the sale of ecigarettes in stores to keep them out of the hands of teenagers, …
Health care vaccine mandate remains as some push for an end
Lowry City, Mo. (AP) – At Truman Lake Manor in rural Missouri, every day begins the same way for every employee entering the nursing home’s …
In test, zaps to spine help 2 stroke survivors move arms
Washington (AP) – A stroke left Heather Rendulic with little use of her left hand and arm, putting certain everyday tasks like tying shoes or …
Pandemic youth mental health toll unprecedented, data show
The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness, according to a …
Ramadan inspires a Moroccan spiced lamb-chickpea soup
By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street After sunset during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the daily fast customarily ends with a prayer and …
‘I Dream a World’: Harlem Renaissance lands in Europe
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – New World Symphony has announced its “I Dream a World: The Harlem Renaissance in Europe” festival, at area venues Feb. 3-15. …