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CITY PUTS SPECIAL ED SERVICES AT RISK FOR PARENTS GIVING UP LEGAL RIGHTS

December 7, 2024

A shocking turn of events has left many NYC families worried. Private and homeschooled kids needing special education services were recently denied resources due to a missed form deadline. This news came as a rude awakening to about 3, 000 families who learned that their children would not receive c

sports

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian: Champions of Women's Sports Investment

December 7, 2024

Tennis legend Serena Williams, along with her husband Alexis Ohanian, are on a mission to revolutionize women's sports. With her career spanning over two decades, Serena has shattered records and put women's athletics on the global map. Now, she's using her voice to advocate for investment in women'

health

Medicaid's Battle Against Drug Overdoses

December 6, 2024

With Medicaid expanding access to addiction treatments, it's crucial to track overdose deaths among beneficiaries. However, surprising as it may seem, no solid data exists yet to keep an eye on this life-threatening issue. Let's dig into why this matters and what might be done about it. First, it's

crypto

Beware of Crypto Influencer Advice: A Closer Look

December 6, 2024

As cryptocurrency becomes more popular, so do crypto influencers sharing investment tips. But are their recommendations worth following? According to a new study, not really. While their tweets might grab attention and initially boost crypto prices, the hype doesn't last long. Prices often drop soon

politics

David Sacks: Trump's Choice for Crypto and AI Policy

December 6, 2024

Former PayPal COO David Sacks has been tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to oversee crypto and AI policies. Trump announced the appointment on his social media platform, Truth Social. Sacks, known for his roles at PayPal and Yammer, is a member of the "PayPal Mafia" and has backed notable start

crime

Victims' Voices: Reshaping NYC's Justice System

December 6, 2024

Imagine New York City without Rikers Island. That's the plan, and it's time to listen to who matters most: crime victims. A new report shows that most survivors want support, not just punishment. They want people struggling with mental health and addiction to get help in secure facilities, not jails

crime

Truck Crash in Suffolk: Medical Emergency Leads to Business Collision

December 6, 2024

On Thursday afternoon, a Ford truck crashed into a business inside a strip mall in Miller Place, New York. The Suffolk County police responded to a 911 call reporting the incident around 2:35 p. m. The driver of the truck suffered a medical emergency just before the collision, which occurred on Rout

finance

How ESG Performance Boosts Corporate Investments in China

December 6, 2024

Did you know that a company's commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors can significantly improve its investment decisions? In China, researchers looked into how well companies perform in terms of ESG and how it impacts their investment efficiency. They used data from Chinese

health

Help Find a Dog: Eau Claire Health Department Needs Your Eyes

December 6, 2024

Hey folks, the Eau Claire City-County Health Department is on a mission to track down a dog that gave a teen girl a bite on December 3 at 3 p. m. The incident took place on W. Moholt Drive in Eau Claire. The dog's walker was spotted as an older woman dressed cozily in a jacket and hat. The dog itsel

health

Injectable Treatment for Opioid Addiction: What's Holding Us Back?

December 5, 2024

Injectable opioid agonist treatment, or iOAT, is a game-changer for people struggling with opioid addiction. It's patient-focused and backed by solid evidence. But there's a catch. We don't know much about what makes iOAT work or what stops it from being successful. This study dives into the challen