potentially hundreds of millions of dollarsIntriguing: “The city, whose Health+Hospitals agency runs 11 municipal hospitals and 70 clinics, stands to benefit as well, since its medical providers might not get back as much if anything on the debt they’re owed without such a move.”The nonprofit estimates that $1 buys about $100 in medical debt. “Those who qualify must earn less than four times the federal poverty level and have debt that exceeds 5% of annual income,” Campanile wrote.
“Shaker’s experience would show both the promise of integrating academic tracks, but also its perils — and the high risks that come when major decisions are implemented without community buy-in,” Laura wrote.Yes, and yes.”Our echolocating friends in Texas face a deadly pandemic of their own:“Across North America, 52% of bat species are at risk of severe population decline in the next 15 years, according to a report published in April by the North American Bat Conservation Alliance.
, the hugely popular social media app. The restrictions — which apply to app stores and TikTok, not individual users — are due to come into effect come 2024.and that: “Tech industry trade groups and free speech advocates have filed arguments against the ban in recent weeks.” “The parties essentially fall into three groups: there are civil liberties groups like the ACLU of Montana; trade groups representing tech companies and app store providers; and legal nonprofits for journalistic protections,” Hooks noted.The politics: This is largely driven by fears China — where TikTok’s parent company is based — could either use the app to collect personal data on millions of Americans or use it to spread disinformation or propaganda in a crisis.
Maui's emergency management agency chief, Herman Andaya, resigned Aug. 17 after he defended not activating emergency sirens in response to the deadly wildfires.