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A CDC advisory panel recommends limiting the hepatitis B vaccine at birth to at-risk infants, sparking criticism from health experts.
A new proposal by the Transportation Security Administration could require airline passengers without a REAL ID or passport to pay an $18 fee for identity verification at biometric kiosks. The system would allow access to TSA checkpoints for 10 days after payment. Travelers who do not use the new system may face extra screenings or […]
Sybil Wilkes delivers the essential headlines in today's "What We Need to Know," keeping our community informed and empowered. Here's a look at the top stories making an impact.
Sybil Wilkes delivers the essential headlines in today's "What You Need to Know," keeping our community informed and empowered. Here's a look at the top stories making an impact.
Sybil Wilkes delivers the essential headlines in today's "What You Need to Know," keeping our community informed and empowered. Here's a look at the top stories making an impact.
Some USPS services will cost more this holiday season. Price hikes for Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, Parcel Select, and USPS Ground Advantage services will take effect Sunday. The increases will range from 40 cents to seven dollars. The USPS stated that these adjustments are part of its Delivering for America ten-year plan, which aims […]
A government shutdown is looming. Top Republicans and Democrats met with President Trump on Monday in an attempt to hammer-out a last minute agreement on a short-term deal. Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson came out of that meeting saying Democrats seem set on a shutdown. Democrats say they are drawing a […]
Millions of Americans receiving food stamps may face reduced benefits or even lose access to the program due to changes stemming from the Republicans’ tax and spending law. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that about 2.4 million people could be cut off from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to stricter work requirements. Additionally, […]
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is taking aim at Joe Biden’s decision to run for re-election, calling it a reckless mistake in her upcoming memoir 107 Days. In excerpts obtained by The Atlantic, Harris writes she felt she was in “the worst position” to urge Biden to step aside, worried it would seem self-serving even […]
Blue Bell has issued a recall for one lot of its Moo-llennium Crunch ice cream due to a packaging error that could pose a serious health risk to consumers with tree nut allergies. The ice cream is packaged in 64-ounce tubs labeled as Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough but contains Moo-llennium Crunch with tree nuts. The […]
The cost of a Forever stamp has increased to 78 cents, up from 73 cents, effective July 13, according to USA Today. The Postal Regulatory Commission announced the price hike in May, with the last increase occurring on July 14, 2024. The USPS governors believe the new rates will help the agency remain competitive and […]
Keli Rabon, a mother of two sons who escaped flooding from a camp in central Texas, described the scary moment she realized the high waters were “far more serious” than she initially believed. “Once I saw the statement from Camp Mystic that your daughter is okay if you’ve not been notified yet, I thought, oh my gosh, this is […]