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Health and Safety Tips for a Happy Halloween
It’s the scariest time of the year. And just in time for the holiday, the New Mexico Department of Health has issued Halloween tips to keep our ghosts and goblins safe and healthy. DOH’s Office of Oral Health recommends that trick or treaters: Eat...
Rams name ROWI Teen & Parent Wellness Centers as an official mental health partner
ROWI, the leader in teen mental health and wellness, today announced it has been named an Official Mental Health Partner of the Los Angeles Rams. This partnership will expand access to mental health support and resources for kids, teenagers, and...
What Business Families Risk Without Probate Planning and Trusted Legal Defense
For business families, failing to prepare for legal contingencies can affect both the continuity of the company and the stability of personal finances. Unexpected legal challenges, whether arising from disputes, debt, or claims, can put pressure...
Coleman at 50: Obasanjo tasks businesses on succession planning for longevity
Business FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged businesses to embrace principles that support succession planning to preserve legacy of businesses unto many generations and engender sustainability. Obasanjo gave the advice on Thursday night...
A rare political reckoning for Southwest Florida's Fort Myers Beach
Unless a last minute appeals court decision bars it, Fort Myers Beach residents are scheduled to head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 4, for a historic recall election that could reshape the town’s leadership and set a precedent not seen in Lee County...
AG: Mechanicsburg business to pay $750k over misleading sales tactic
Pennsylvania AG Dave Sunday said American Mint must pay $750,000 and halt deceptive "negative option" practices involving collectible sales. MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a $750,000 settlement with American Mint, LLC,...
Choosing the Optimal T-Shirt Manufacturer for Your Business
— Finding a trustworthy consultant to sew your t-shirts is a really crucial step for the launching brand. This decision determines your merch quality as well as your business future. The right t-shirt manufacturer is a good partner who easily...
GRMC’s Rachelle Borja bags American Society for Health Care Engineering award
Rachelle Borja, the Guam Regional Medical City’s director of support services, has been selected by the American Society for Health Care Engineering as the 2025 Region 10 Emerging Regional Leader Award recipient. The Emerging Regional Leader Award...
EFF slams “politically motivated” HPCSA over Dr Tlaleng fine
UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health, Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng has maintained that her personal expressions, both online and offline, do not in any way affect her professional integrity or responsibilities as a medical practitioner. She made...
TakeCare Renews Federal Health Programs for 2026
TakeCare Insurance Co. Inc. has renewed its contract with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to continue providing health coverage to federal employees, retirees and their families under the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) and...
Van Buren Chamber of Commerce cuts ribbon on new Business Resource Center
[email protected] Award-winning journalist Shane Monaco covers Greenwood and Van Buren, among other local communities, and more for the River Valley Democrat-Gazette. Shane has more than seven years of experience as a reporter. He has covered...
2025 Fall Gala honors local business and hospitality community
Each year Visit Cook County holds a Fall Gala at which they recognize members of the local business community and the many community members working in the hospitality industry. The evening includes awards presented for exceptional service and...
‘It shouldn’t be a political thing’: Local aid groups brace for looming SNAP benefits loss
Regional social service organizations and nonprofits are bracing for the looming post-Halloween nightmare of some 45,000 households in Southern Oregon losing some $14 million in monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits...
Business is scarce in Mount Dora after flash flood
Black Management Forum Condemns DA’s Economic Inclusion Bill as a ‘Reversal’ of Redress
A significant political and economic clash is intensifying over a newly proposed bill that seeks to overhaul South Africa’s empowerment landscape. The Black Management Forum (BMF) has publicly denounced the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Economic...
Turkish environmental journalist dies after attack
Turkish environmental journalist dies after attack by AFP Staff Writers Ankara (AFP) Oct 14, 2025 Tributes poured in Tuesday for a Turkish journalist known for his environmental coverage who died after being attacked, with media organisations,...
Delta varsity rusticates student for filming her dying colleague in health centre and sharing the video on TikTok
The management of Delta State University, Abraka, has rusticated a 200-level student of the Department of Microbiology, Ezi Ugoma, for four semesters for filming a dying colleague who allegedly had an abortion. According to a letter dated October...
Dr. Roach: Explaining the science behind having the factor V Leiden gene
Dr. Keith Roach Dear Dr. Roach: My son is 32 years old and developed a superficial blood clot in his arm near the elbow. They tested him for the factor V Leiden (FVL) mutation, and he is positive and heterozygous. They put him on blood thinners. I...
AI Investment Will Propel U.S. Economic Growth Forward
In a bold move, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are set to invest billions in artificial intelligence infrastructure over the course of 2023 and 2024. This sweeping commitment highlights the urgency for these companies to innovate and maintain their...