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Mercer University receives a grant to help farmworkers’ access to mental health
NEW AT 4— THE MERCER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE HAS RECEIVED A GRANT TO HELP FARM WORKERS ACROSS OUR AREA GET ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. RECENT RESEARCH CONDUCTED BY THE GEORGIA RURAL HEALTH INNOVATION CENTER SHOWS AN ALARMING MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS FOR FARMERS IN THE STATE… THE RESEARCH FOUND MORE THAN A QUARTER OF…
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Giants sign OLB Benton Whitley off Vikings’ practice squad
The Giants signed outside linebacker Benton Whitley off the Vikings’ practice squad Tuesday, the team announced. It marks the third time Whitley has signed to an active roster from a practice squad. He went from the Rams to the Chiefs to the Vikings and now to the Giants. The Giants are required to keep Whitley…
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Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
London-based fashion brand LOUTRE works in collaboration with Dover Street Market London on a new collection of apparel. The looks are defined by vintage wash prints, oversized shapes, and intricate knitwear accents. The concept that fuels the designs stems from ideas of consumption and the environment for a sustainable mindset. It embodies a DIY approach…
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Mayflower Marathon food drive distributes more than 756,000 meals for Thanksgiving
Food bank CEO Chris Tan said people across the region showed up with donations to help feed their neighbors. NORFOLK, Va. — The 27th annual Mayflower Marathon food drive surpassed collection goals set for food banks in the region. On Monday and Tuesday, more than 200 church groups and soup kitchen organizers lined the block,…
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Autoria Casa de Cultura realiza última edição do evento ‘Alimentação é Cultura’
Diante da proximidade das festas de final de ano a correria se estabelece em torno de presentes e festividades, com receitas e pratos especiais. É nessa época do ano em que as discussões sobre o acesso à alimentação ganham força, atrelada aos discursos de solidariedade e de renovação para o próximo ciclo. Para refletir sobre…
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Cultural Comings and Goings: The Guggenheim’s New Director and More
From the appointment of Sheena Wagstaff as creative director of Frieze Masters to the resignation of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater’s long-time head Robert Battle, here are some of the most notable role changes recently announced across the arts and culture spheres. Mariët Westermann to become the Guggenheim’s new director Mariët Westermann will take on…
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Is Kentucky sports betting impacting its neighboring states?
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – It’s been just short of two months since both in-person and online sports betting became legal here in the state of Kentucky. “I think Kentucky sports betting Kentucky sports betting launch compared favorably with other states of similar size to Kentucky,” said Sports Betting Regulation Expert and Editor for Sports Betting…
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SpokAnimal closes due to unknown respiratory disease sickening dogs
SPOKANE, Wash. — SpokAnimal has been closed for several weeks due to a disease sickening the dogs at the animal shelter. Dori Peck, executive director of SpokAnimal, said of the 51 dogs currently at the animal shelter, 30 of them are sick with a highly contagious respiratory disease. Spokanimal is closed for weeks due to…
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SpokAnimal closes due to respiratory disease sickening dogs
SPOKANE, Wash. — SpokAnimal has been closed for several weeks due to a disease sickening the dogs at the animal shelter. Dori Peck, executive director of SpokAnimal, said of the 51 dogs currently at the animal shelter, 30 of them are sick with a highly contagious respiratory disease. Spokanimal is closed for weeks due to…
