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Hurricane Milton makes landfall near Siesta Key; expected to remain a hurricane as it moves across central FL; Groups file an emergency lawsuit to reopen FL voter registration amid hurricanes; ND wildfires: Heavy damage to cropland; importance of early warnings; Report: 67 PA counties boom for low unemployment, job growth, wage increase.

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President Biden denounces disinformation about federal disaster response. Experts address concerns about how hurricanes impact voting, and activists left and right question VP Harris' stance on meat.

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Hurricane Helene has some rural North Carolina towns worried larger communities might get more attention, mixed feelings about ranked choice voting on the Oregon ballot next month, and New York farmers earn money feeding school kids.

Women's

Around 42% of female survivors experienced their first completed rape prior to age 18; 28% of male survivors were first raped prior to age 11. 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually victimized before age 18. (motortion/Adobe Stock)

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Improving Ohio's sexual violence response teams

Sexual violence remains a significant concern in Ohio, and specialized teams, such as Sexual Assault Response Teams and Coordinated Community …

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Domestic violence-related homicides in Ohio doubled from 2018 to 2019, highlighting a growing crisis in the state. (R Scott James/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Tragic toll of domestic violence in Ohio

In Ohio, the effects of domestic violence continue to devastate families. The Ohio Domestic Violence Network released its ninth annual fatality …

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A Siena College poll showed Democrats support the state's Equal Rights Amendment 89-7% and independents support it 64-23% but Republicans oppose it 55-32%. (Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Equal Rights Amendment on NY ballot despite challenges

New Yorkers will vote on the state's Equal Rights Amendment in November. Proposition 1 enshrines protections against discrimination based on age…

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In 2022, fewer than 40% of workers with incomes below the federal poverty threshold earned paid sick leave compared with 77% of those with earnings at least four times the federal poverty threshold. (nicoletaionescu/Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

250,000 Nebraskans stand to benefit from paid sick-leave ballot initiative

Nebraska is one of three states with paid sick leave on the ballot next month. Nebraska women are disproportionately affected by a lack of paid sick …

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Health care workers and community members work to share factual information about vaccines as we approach the cold and flu season. (Prostock-studio/Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

TX Hispanic leaders dispel immunization myths, encourage vaccinations

Medical professionals and advocates in the Latino community are using National Hispanic Heritage Month to encourage residents to prepare for the upcom…

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There are now no consistent renters' rights nationally and some states, like Arkansas, have very few tenants' rights. (Drazen/Adobe Stock)

Monday, October 7, 2024

AR renters could benefit from proposed National Tenants Bill of Rights

By Wesley Brown for the Arkansas Delta Informer.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Delta Informer-Wi…

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The average person's struggle to distinguish between true and false online information now extends beyond voting to health, well-being and civic life. (nicoletaionescu/Adobe Stock)

Monday, October 7, 2024

America's 'era of misinformation' not exclusive to elections, voting

Wading through misinformation these days is not exclusive to voting rights and rules - but also can cause confusion about health, well-being…

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All Arkansas employers must display an approved Arkansas minimum-wage poster in a prominent place to inform employees about the minimum wage and their worker's rights under Arkansas labor law. GoodIdeas/Adobe Stock)
Study: Low wage workers in AR could benefit from minimum wage increase

A new study finds minimum-wage increases have little or no impact on job loss. The Economic Policy Institute study comes as federal lawmakers …

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Congressional lawmakers introduced the  'Momnibus Act',  a series of bills providing funding and services to reduce maternal mortality and disparities in maternal health care. (Adobe Stock)
NY works to address high maternal mortality rates

New York is working to address its maternal mortality rates. The state's Department of Health reported between 2018 and 2020, there were 121 …

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More babies are born in late summer than most other times of the year, with Sept. 9, 12 and 19 ranking as the most common birthdates on the calendar. (Adobe Stock)
New treatment options available for postpartum depression

More new babies are born in the fall than any other time of year, which also means some new mothers may be heading into winter with what is sometimes …

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Health care professionals warn that untreated bouts of postpartum depression can lead to serious health consequences, both for the new parent and their child. (Adobe Stock)
Groups provide new treatment options for postpartum depression

More new babies are born in the fall than any other time of year, which also means some new mothers may be heading into winter with what is sometimes …

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If postpartum depression symptoms last longer than a few weeks, mothers are encouraged to talk to their doctor. (sementsova321/Adobe Stock)
TX postpartum expert: 'reach out for help'

About 20% of new mothers experience postpartum depression after giving birth. What's typically known as the "baby blues" usually lasts around three …

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