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WASHINGTON — Six lieutenant governors from across the country joined gun violence prevention advocates to share their stories and propose solutions during a policy debate Tuesday. The Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association hosted the Gun Violence Prevention Policy Summit, which was the first event of its kind. The DLGA partnered with gun violence prevention advocacy groups Everytown for Gun Safety, March for Our Lives and Giffords, as well as the American Federation of Teachers union, for the event. GET MORNING NEWSPAPERS IN YOUR INBOX SUBSCRIBE Many of the speakers were gun violence survivors themselves and shared their stories throughout the panels,…

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Bryan Young, director of nutrition services for the Campbell County School District, explains why the school board may need to consider raising school meal prices. (Mary Stroka/County 17) GILLETTE, Wyo. — Tonight’s Campbell County School Board meeting will feature Nutrition Services Director Bryan Young’s presentation on potential meal price increases for the upcoming school year. Meals will also be the subject of the school board dinner which officially begins at 5 p.m. At the June 13 board meeting, Young said the board should consider raising the price of meals for children. Young said rising food costs make it very difficult…

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An old adage came to mind while watching Puerto Rican music superstar Bad Bunny on the latest episode of “Saturday Night Live”: Behind every laugh is a kernel of truth.And one skit in particular struck a chord, as two Latino characters bristled at the suggestion that a family member was seeking help for depression. A single phrase, played for laughs, summed up a disheartening reality about Latino culture’s attitude toward mental health.Even though cookie jars may look like one thing on the outside, they may have a hidden secret inside.In the sketch, “The Last of Us” star Pedro Pascal reprises…

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LUBBOCK, TX (PRESS RELEASE) – The TTUHSC Garrison Institute on Aging is hosting an Alzheimer’s disease awareness symposium aimed at helping medical professionals, caregivers and individuals.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that in 2023, 6.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2060, this number is expected to reach 14 million. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Each year, it kills more people than breast and prostate cancer combined.To highlight and address the challenges posed by this disease, the Garrison Institute on Aging at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) will host several…

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Applied pressure: empowering young people and the LaPlace community Published at 8:44 a.m. on Tuesday October 24, 2023 “Applied Pressure Boxing Gym and Fitness,” a business that recently opened on Main Street in LaPlace, is not just a gym; it is a sanctuary for young people and the community. Business owner Cherise Blackman noticed the difficulties her son and his friends faced during the summer months, when they had “too much time on their hands.” “He had nothing to do. And I see his mind drifting to things he shouldn’t be doing,” Blackman said. “Idle time is the devil’s workshop.…

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Stanford University will not have to pay a fine for failing to meet the traffic reduction goals it was required to achieve under a deal that allowed for a massive expansion of its hospital.However, it will have to speed up its efforts to get employees out of the car to avoid future sanctions, the Palo Alto City Council agreed Monday, October 23.By a 4-2 vote, with Greg Tanaka and Julie Lythcott-Haims dissenting and Vicki Veenker recusaled, the board voted Oct. 23 to amend the development agreement that the board and Stanford approved in 2011, an agreement historic which required years…

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The evolution of cyberattacks has seen a shift from simple ransomware attacks to more sophisticated data extortion practices. The attackers resorted to publishing stolen data, selling it on the dark web, or extorting money from victims even after receiving payments. The financial implications of these attacks are considerable, with ransom demands ranging from $3,000 to $50 million in 2022, a significant increase from previous years, he says. Such statistics require district leaders to move from a state of alarm to a “state of emergency,” says Fadhil. Address Common Challenges with DLP Solutions K-12 IT decision makers face a multitude of…

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October 24, 2023 — Researchers who analyzed 145 of the milk alternatives blogs most popular with parents of children under five found that most bloggers had no medical or diet expertise. The research was presented at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exposition, in Washington DC, USA. In the United States, many parents consult online sources about milk alternatives, while 47% of “top” bloggers have no medical training. Of the remaining bloggers, 32% were nutritionists or dietitians, 12% were doctors or nurses, 5% were holistic providers, and 4% were doctors and scientists.”The large number…

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