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Politicians love to cite crime data. It’s often wrong
Amanda Hernández | Stateline.org (TNS) When Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his presidential campaign in May, he proudly told the nation that Florida’s crime rate in 2021 had reached a 50-year low. But really, DeSantis couldn’t say for sure. That’s because fewer than 1 in 10 law enforcement agencies in his state had reported…
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New speaker faces contentious floor votes in early test
By Melanie Zanona and Annie Grayer | CNN Newly minted House Speaker Mike Johnson hoped to rally his members around key policy issues during a recent Republican conference call. But it didn’t take long for personal feuds to instead take center stage. GOP Rep. Young Kim, who represents a key California swing district carried by President Joe…
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Soaring US childcare costs are weighing on spending and the labor market
Katia Dmitrieva | Bloomberg News (TNS) Skyrocketing U.S. childcare payments are already weighing on spending and the labor market, according to Bank of America Institute, and that’s even before the expiry of a national program that could make things worse. The average household spends more than $700 a month on childcare across the country, 32%…
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Steven Merrell, Financial Planning: Beating credit card inertia
Thanks to COVID relief payments, many emerged from the pandemic with balance sheets stronger than they had been in years. However, when COVID payments stopped, many consumers turned to credit cards to maintain their lifestyles. As a result, the debt burden of many Americans has multiplied dramatically in recent months. Last week, the Consumer Financial…
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Tiny Shelters On The Move
At the bottom of the metal staircase that shoots up from Laurel St. near the San Lorenzo River, three small trailers sit together. They look like storage lockers on wheels. Built by Santa Cruz/San Jose-based non profit Simply Shelter, these “tiny shelters” serve as a refuge for unhoused individuals. They’re just big enough for a…
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Zach Friend Goes To Washington
On Monday Oct. 30, Supervisor Zach Friend participated in a White House executive order event that established rules and regulations concerning artificial intelligence. Back in September, Santa Cruz County became one of the first jurisdictions in the state to adopt a policy laying out guidance over how its employees use AI. Specifically, Friend said, the…
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Beth Peerless, Where it’s at: Night Market 831 celebrates anniversary
Has it really been two years already since Night Market 831 got its start? The Sand City Art Park has many uses, but this monthly happening is when it really comes alive. Producers Good Vibez Presents has consistently brought in local talent on a rotating basis to the postage-stamp-size space, well maybe more like a…
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More adults should be screened for lung cancer under updated guideline, American Cancer Society says
The American Cancer Society estimates that its updated recommendation would lead to 21% more lung cancer deaths prevented compared with the current recommendations.
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10 of our favorite products from Oprah’s Favorite Things list of 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Oprah’s Favorite Things list is finally here.
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For some cardiac patients with stents, long-term aspirin treatments might be on the way out
For some high-risk cardiovascular patients with stents, the often-recommended practice of prolonged taking of aspirin might be ineffective, and in some cases, even harmful, a new study found.
