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Florida human trafficking sting nabs 157 people, including 25 illegal immigrants

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said some of the illegal immigrants arrested in the sting allegedly received benefits from the federal government when they entered the country.

2024-10-18 02:02

Port strikes reveal longstanding U.S. plight on industry upgrade

Port workers participate in a strike at the Port Houston in Texas, the United States, on Oct. 1, 20

2024-10-18 01:16

Risks Digest 34.47

Posted by RISKS List Owner on Oct 17RISKS-LIST: Risks-Forum Digest Thursday 17 Oct 2024 Volume 34 : Issue 47 ACM FORUM ON RISKS TO THE PUBLIC IN COMPUTERS AND RELATED SYSTEMS (comp.risks) Peter G. Neumann, founder and still moderator ***** See last item for…

2024-10-17 22:24

Is climate change really making hurricanes worse?

The deadly and destructive hurricanes this year have torn through enormous swaths of the country and reached places where people have never experienced such disasters in their lives. Beryl, Debbie, Francine, Helene, and Milton all made landfall in the contine…

2024-10-17 20:47

GOP pols demand ‘full accounting’ of Venezuelans released into US — as violent Tren de Aragua gang takes hold across country

"The massive increase in crime committed by Venezuelan illegal aliens is a direct result of this administration’s purposeful policies," Texas Rep. Chip Roy and Sen. Ted Cruz wrote.

2024-10-17 20:13

FeganScott Bolsters Nationwide Practice, Welcomes Four Attorneys and a Paralegal

FeganScott announced it is hiring four new attorneys and a paralegal, opening an office in Philadelphia and expanding the firm’s D.C. presence.......

2024-10-17 18:41

Harris and Trump say America tanks if they lose. So why the exuberance at their rallies?

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris held contrasting rallies in Atlanta and Erie, Pennsylvania. Trump leaned on nostalgia and criticized transgender policies, while Harris focused on future policies and denounced Trump's divisive rhetoric. Both rallies attracted e…

2024-10-17 17:11

Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Exemption Rates Among Children in Kindergarten — United States, 2023–24 School Year

This report describes national kindergarten vaccination coverage with state-required vaccinations.

2024-10-17 17:05

North Texas Native Americans want their voices heard ahead of 2024 presidential election

Before anyone can understand the relationship urban Natives have with politics, they must understand the history of the Indian Relocation Act.

2024-10-17 16:59

Thompson back for first USWNT team since Paris

Six uncapped players will join head coach Emma Hayes' 26-player roster for the United States women's national team's first matches since winning the Olympic gold medal in women's soccer in August.

2024-10-17 15:05