Monte Land is a lake person. He and his wife have lived on Possum Lake in North Texas for decades. They used to boat and jet ski, though those activities have tempered over the years. Now they like to fish and enjoy being away from the city. But Land and his neighbors are worried about […]
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Commander says Army did all it could to address mental health concerns ahead of Lewiston shooting
Hundreds of law enforcement officers were involved in the manhunt for Robert Card, the sole suspect in the Lewiston mass shooting that killed 18 people and wounded 13 others, who was found dead in Lisbon on Oct. 27, two days after the shooting. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) A U.S. lieutenant colonel said the members of his […]
Monroe County officials dismiss concerns over poll worker safety, turnover
The Monroe County Board of Elections, and in particular its poll workers, are ill prepared for a contentious 2024 general election, according to a recent report to the Legislature from a polling site supervisor. Carrie Remis, a good government advocate and polling site co-chair in the town of Irondequoit, told the Legislature that the local […]
A response on opioid discussion and concerns about Sheboygan Area School District’s Urban Middle School plan
Here are this week’s letters to the editor of the Sheboygan Press. See our letters policy below for details about how to share your views. A response on opioid discussion This note is a response to Robert Ries’s June 2 opinion piece titled “Let’s not omit facts in opioid discussion,” commenting on my opinion from May […]
A new Alzheimer’s drug, combined COVID and flu vaccine update, and salmonella concerns. 3 health stories you may have missed — and why they matter
Hello, health and wellness enthusiasts. My name is Kaitlin, your guide to the news you may have missed this week and how it could impact your life. Here’s what my team explored: ☀️ It’s a salmonella summer Bummer news: cookie dough, cucumbers and bearded dragons (yes, the one you always wanted for a pet) have […]
Bus shelter in front of Fletcher Free Library to be removed over concerns about drug use
Green Mountain Transit is removing the bus shelter in front of the Fletcher Free Library on College Street at the request of the library. The transit company said they will be removing the covered shelter and bench July 24, but the stop will still be operational on the bus line. Green Mountain Transit General Manager […]
Scientists raise concerns as computer models reveal historic loss of sea ice — and consequences could be disastrous
A study of sea ice showed that low coverage in 2023 was a rare event, and models suggest it would have been “extremely unlikely” to have occurred without human-caused warming of Earth. What’s happening? Last year marked another nadir for sea ice in the Antarctic. The region had reached a record winter low in 2017, […]
Trump turns 78 amid concerns about mental fitness
Donald Trump turned 78 on Friday, a birthday that puts the spotlight on his own age amid a presidential contest in which either of the two major-party candidates would enter office as the oldest president in the nation’s history. President Joe Biden’s age and mental fitness have been longstanding worries among voters and the topic […]
China’s record heat and heavy rain raise food security concerns
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. China is grappling with extreme weather as severe drought and record temperatures scorch the north while heavy rains inundate the south, raising concerns about food security in the […]
Concerns about Russell Brand’s behaviour on shows ‘not properly escalated’
An investigation into allegations against Russell Brand has found that informally raised concerns about the comedian and actor’s behaviour while he worked on several Channel 4 programmes were “not properly escalated or adequately addressed”. The 49-year-old was accused of rape, assault and emotional abuse as part of a joint investigation by Channel 4’s Dispatches programme, […]
European auto stocks fall further on concerns over China’s tariff response
MILAN (Reuters) – Some of Europe’s biggest carmakers fell further on Thursday on concerns over how China will respond to new tariffs the European Commission slapped on imported Chinese electric cars in a bid to combat what they say is excessive subsidies from Beijing. By 0847 GMT, Europe’s auto index fell 2.2% to its lowest […]
Some residents submit environmental concerns
SpaceX officials hope to soon launch and land massive 492-foot-tall Starship-Super Heavy rockets up to 44 times per year at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. But 40-year Titusville resident Susan Palma fears more development at the Cape will risk further disrupting the imperiled Indian River Lagoon’s natural water flow and salinity. She attended a Wednesday environmental […]