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across the country some experts now warn the perfect storm of troublesis putting the countrys national security at risk new inflation numbers this morning were better than expected what it says about where the economy is headed and what it means for your wallet. and right now, toxic smoke is filling the skies over eastern indiana, as a recycling plant burns and thousands are forced to flee how long could that fire keep burning. our nbc news reporters are following all of the latest...

/PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Amazon Project Kuiper, the Aerospace Defense Alliance of California (ADAC) part of the...

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is hosting a live chat and tele-town hall on vaping prevention and resources for young people and parents on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

There is a North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' fireside chat about vaping prevention and resources in Raleigh.

It's a problem renters across Colorado are dealing with — Landlords taking rent money, but not taking care of basic repairs. Now, consumer advocates say a new law holds landlords accountable.

The proposed policy changes suggest removal of the terms “gender identity” and “sexual orientation” from nondiscrimination statements but not any other identity-related term.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois may soon require all businesses to charge only the advertised price for goods and services, thanks to a new bill in the statehouse. State Representative Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) and State Senator Omar Aquino (D-Chicago) have filed bills to stop companies from charging more for junk fees, often labelled as “processing” […]

Cost of rent and cost of living has gone up in Colorado. Now, advocates say 2023 saw the highest number of households facing eviction in Denver in 15 years.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, “Crime Risk to Business 2023,” highlights the surge in retail and related crime impacting businesses of all sizes across the United States.  While commending progress made in the fight against retail crime, the report notes much more needs to be done and outlines needed policy actions from local, state, and national lawmakers. The report includes a new Chamber survey examining a range of corporate documents,...

Dishman, who previously announced her plans to retire in November, said she will be wait to do so to ensure a "smooth transition in leadership."