Study: Waiting lists for child care assistance nearly doubled
Photo courtesy of the National Women’s Law Center The National Women’s Law Center released its annual State Child Care Assistance Policies report, finding that the …
What to know about the World Cup Somalia referee who was denied entry to the U.S.
Omar Artan, 34, is the first from Somalia to officiate in a World Cup (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia) BY OMAjR FARUK and EVELYNE MUSAMBI Somalia …
Health and Wellness
California oil spill legal fight likely to take years to resolve
Los Angeles (AP) — It took little more than 48 hours from the moment a major oil spill was discovered off Southern California until the …
The Biden Administration adds worker protections to address extreme heat
Washington, D.C. -The Biden administration is pushing for new worker protections after record-setting temperatures across the country left dozens of workers injured and dead this …
Business
Where things stand in the Volkswagen emissions scandal
By The Associated Press Volkswagen pleaded guilty Friday to three criminal counts for a scheme to get around U.S. pollution rules. If a federal judge …
Ouch: taking the sting out of medical expenses
By SARAH SKIDMORE SELL AP Personal Finance Writer Medical expenses are a burden whenever they hit, but a recent study found they’re most common around …
Legislation would help Florida craft distilleries, breweries
By JOE REEDY Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Philip McDaniel is like most craft distillers in Florida – he is frustrated that he can …
Technology
Smart meter debate back before Maine supreme court
By DAVID SHARP PORTLAND, Maine (AP) _ The debate over the safety of so-called smart meters installed by Central Maine Power is going back before …
UPS settles complaint it shortchanged government customers
ATLANTA (AP) _ United Parcel Service Co. agreed to pay more than $25 million to settle complaints that it kept false records to hide late …
Education
Michelle Obama offers empowering example for girls
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) – Healthy food and plenty of exercise. The challenges military families face. Education for girls around the …
Yale changes financial aid policies for low-income students
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) – Yale University says it has made changes to its financial aid policies to help low-income students. The Ivy League school …
Books for Everyone on Your List this Holiday Season
StatePoint No matter who is on your list this holiday season, great books make for great gifts. Here are five titles to consider giving knowledge-seekers …
Sports
Former linebacker with ALS helps revive Ice Bucket Challenge
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ Over the past year, Tim Shaw has bungee-jumped off a bridge in New …
Ski resort would extend financing deadline if need be
RANGELEY, Maine (AP) _ Officials with the popular Saddleback ski area say the resort would extend its self-imposed closing deadline if it does not secure …
Peterson, Jones return to Jaguars as coaching interns
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ Mike Peterson got chills as he walked onto the practice field to start training camp …
