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In a reflection of how pervasive racism and discrimination can be in daily life, a major new KFF survey shows that many Hispanic, Black, Asian, and American Indian and Alaska Native adults in the U.S. believe they must modify both their mindset and the way they look to stave off potential mistreatment during health care […]
Devastating wildfires, brutal heat, intense hurricanes, and extreme flooding. As a result of climate change, we’ve seen an increase in the frequency, severity, and intensity of hazardous weather across the United States. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) estimates that between 2018 and 2022, the United States experienced 90 disasters with losses exceeding $1 […]
New KFF Survey Documents the Extent and Impact of Racism and … KFF Source link
What the hell is “rizz” anyway? Oxford’s word of the year has infiltrated our language, beating out words like “Swiftie” (Taylor Swift super fans) or “situationship” (the in-between stage of dating). Announced on Monday, the buzziest word of the year is just a shortened slang for the word charisma. To Oxford, it just means “style, charm […]
Economic growth needed to end extreme povertyConsumption distributions Our income and consumption distributions for 2022 come from the 2022 Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report of the World Bank10, a bi-annual flagship report by the World Bank . . .
Millions of Americans are set to begin their return trips home after the busy Thanksgiving holiday, but there could be issues on the roads and at airports due to the weather. FOX Weather is keeping you ahead of the weather as millions of Americans pack up and travel home after the busy Thanksgiving holiday. If […]
Post-Thanksgiving travel could be bumpy across the US Millions of Americans are set to begin their return trips home after the busy Thanksgiving holiday, but there could be issues on the roads and at airports due to the weather. FOX Weather is keeping you ahead of the weather as millions of Americans pack up and […]
Introduction GNDR is a member-led global network of civil society organisations for disaster reduction. We have more than 1,500 members across 129 countries. Our vision is a world in which everyone works together to strengthen the resilience of people most at risk and prevent hazards from becoming disasters. GNDR is currently implementing the BMZ funded […]
The LGBTQIA Alumni Network honored four alumni with the Community Enrichment Award at the LGBTQIA Alumni Network Brunch during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2023, Saturday, Oct. 21. Special guests in attendance included President Connie Ledoux Book, Provost Rebecca Kohn, Senior Vice President for University Advancement and External Affairs Jim Piatt, Vice President for Student Life […]
A proposed ordinance that would increase restaurant workers paid-time off was revised last week after objections from restaurant owners. In the middle of a chaotic week for the Chicago City Council in which Mayor Brandon Johnson’s floor leader, 35th Ward Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, resigned from his post as floor leader . . .