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‘The power of nurses must be apparent’ in these times: Dr Alicia Georges, RN
Caribbean Life - New York
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August 19, 2025
Registered Nurse Dr. Catherine Alicia Georges, a St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands-born professor and chairperson emerita of the Department of Nursing at Lehman College and professor at Meharry Medical College, says that the “power of nursing must be...
AMO Helicopter Crew Conducts Rescue in Franklin Mountains
Texas Border Business
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August 22, 2025
Texas Border Business EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations helicopter crews conducted a rescue of a hiker in the Franklin Mountains State Park. On Aug. 21, CBP AMO El Paso Air Branch Operations Officer...
Ghislaine Maxwell denies existence of Epstein client list in new audio
Fox News
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Ghislaine Maxwell told the Department of Justice in an interview in a Florida prison there is no client list in the Jeffrey Epstein case. (Getty Images; Department of Justice) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Justice Department...
Ghislaine Maxwell told the DOJ there's no Epstein client list, transcripts show
NBC 4 - New York
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August 22, 2025
Jeffrey Epstein's imprisoned former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell repeatedly denied to the Justice Department witnessing any sexually inappropriate interactions with Donald Trump, according to records released Friday meant to distance the...
Could dying reefs fuel ciguatera poisoning?
The Virgin Islands Daily News
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That seafood dinner in Martinique 20 years ago still haunts Caroline Montout-Joseph, a social worker who suffered months of agony after eating a mahi-mahi at a beachside restaurant in the resort town of Les Trois-Îlets. She was diagnosed with...
Roots of resilience: safeguarding the Caribbean’s mangroves
Latinoamerica21
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August 22, 2025
The Greater Caribbean region, which encompasses the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, and the Large Marine Ecosystems of the Northern Brazilian Shelf, is home to 26% of the world’s mangroves. Therefore, the urgency of protecting these fragile...
'Special and worth protecting': Policy coordinator explains importance of coral reef protections
Pacific Daily News
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In addition to generating millions in revenue from tourism, Guam's coral reefs protect the island's people and property from flooding, according to Olivia Bañez, a coral reef policy and communications coordinator with the Guam Coral Reef...
The Home Depot Announces Early Termination Of HSR Act Waiting Period For Tender Offer To Acquire GMS Inc.
MENAFN
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August 21, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) ATLANTA, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home Depot ® announced today that the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice has granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust...
St. Croix: Some sunshine with a shower, high 90
Virgin Islands Free Press
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August 21, 2025
DAY ONE (Today and tonight): Excessive Heat…This level of heat affects mostly individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Those extremely sensitive to heat face the highest risk. Some health...
$643 million Powerball jackpot up for grabs Wednesday night, drawing live at 11
CBS 12 - Florida
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Someone will get the chance to join the millionaire ranks. That's if they hit the jackpot and win the Powerball game. The Florida Lottery said the Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $643 million after no...
12th Person Sickened with Dengue Fever in Hawaii By Cara Lynn Shultz
People - New York
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NEED TO KNOW A 12th person in Hawaii has been sickened by dengue fever, the state’s health department announced There is a risk of local transmission if a mosquito in Hawaii bites someone who caught dengue while traveling Residents are asked to...
Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $643 Million for Tonight’s Drawing
The Southern Maryland Chronicle
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August 20, 2025
The Powerball jackpot Maryland lottery enthusiasts have been tracking has ballooned to an estimated $643 million ahead of tonight’s drawing, offering players across the state and nation a chance at one of the largest prizes in more than a year....
12th Person Sickened with Dengue Fever in Hawaii
AOL
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Getty Stock image of Waikiki Beach in Oahu, Hawaii.NEED TO KNOW A 12th person in Hawaii has been sickened by dengue fever, the state’s health department announced There is a risk of local transmission if a mosquito in Hawaii bites someone who...
Joel Mekler | Medicare Moments: Traveling this summer? Remember these critical Medicare considerations
New Castle News - Pennsylvania
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August 18, 2025
Whether you’re driving, flying, or sailing the seas, it’s important to be prepared with Medicare. •Does Medicare cover international travel? Traveling abroad from the United States requires careful planning, especially for those with pre-existing...
Counterpart’s Agentic Insurance Powers Dental Protection Surge
Dentistry Today
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August 13, 2025
Dentists Choice announces it insured 8,000 dentists in its first 150 days by leveraging Counterpart’s Agentic Insurance™ platform. This represents coverage for nearly 4% of the estimated 202,304 dentists practicing across the United States,...
St. Croix: Times of sun and clouds, a thunderstorm in spots, high 91
Virgin Islands Free Press
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August 19, 2025
CHRISTIANSTED — Today and tonight: Excessive Heat…This level of heat affects individuals most sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Those extremely sensitive to heat face the highest risk. Some...
The world's 'last soccer team' takes the pitch in Springdale
KUAF - Arkansas
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Last week, the Marshall Islands men’s national soccer team played their first-ever match here in Springdale. Ozarks at Large’s Daniel Caruth was at the historic game and has this report. It’s a humid August evening as hundreds of people pack the...
Hurricane Erin's winds drop to Category 3; Outer Banks brace for dangerous storm surge
AOL
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Hurricane Erin fluctuated in intensity on Monday and expanded in size as people fled North Carolina's Outer Banks and forecasters warned of "life-threatening" rip currents and surf conditions along most of the East Coast. After losing some...
Powerball jackpot grows to $643 million after no winners in Monday drawing
CBS 62 Detroit - Michigan
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The Powerball lottery jackpot — the biggest of the year — is swelling after nobody won in Monday night's drawing. The jackpot is now $643 million, with the next drawing set for Wednesday night. Although no one took home the full prize, two...
As RI heats up, cities and towns can help keep residents safe
Newport Daily News - Rhode Island
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Cooling centers are seen as a key practice Days and nights in the summer are getting hotter Local zoning rules can increase neighborhood resiliency PROVIDENCE – As summers in Rhode Island get hotter, the need for municipalities to create safe...