Author: Martin Smith

  • Texas Has Highest Percentage Of Uninsured Residents

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    In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government took action to make it easier for low-income Americans to enroll and stay on Medicaid. Last year, the expiration of these protective measures led to a significant increase in disenrollment, with Texas taking the lead in this nationwide trend. Approximately 1.7 million people are now…

  • Texas Health Cleburne Earns Prestigious National Recognition for Cardiac Care

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    Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne has been recognized with prestigious certifications for its Acute Heart Attack Ready program. The hospital has received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark. “Earning this certification is a great honor,” stated Christopher Leu, president of Texas Health Cleburne. He emphasized that…

  • California’s Unemployment Insurance Fund Faces Stubborn Multibillion-Dollar Challenge

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    An unfortunate incident unfolded in the state Employment Development Department as millions of Californians found themselves unemployed due to the COVID-19 shutdowns mandated by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Last year, CalMatters reporter Lauren Hepler detailed a disastrous situation where the agency mishandled numerous legitimate claims for unemployment insurance benefits while also distributing billions of dollars to…

  • US FDA Identifies New Manufacturing Issues at Eli Lilly Facility

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    Government records obtained by a news agency reveal that US inspectors have discovered fresh manufacturing issues at an Eli Lilly plant that has been the subject of federal investigation. In July, an inspection conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration at Lilly’s Branchburg, New Jersey, plant uncovered a total of eight deficiencies. The inspection…

  • Great Health Benefits of Black Rice

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    Black rice, which is also called taboo rice or purple rice, is a whole grain that people in China, Korea, and Japan have eaten for a very long time. In ancient China, only emperors and rich people were allowed to eat black rice, which is how the name “forbidden rice” came about. In traditional Chinese…

  • California First-time Homebuyer Loan Program Brings Back: Apply Guidance

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    In a positive development for prospective first-time homebuyers in California, there is some good news. If you find yourself in need of additional support for your down payment, help is available. The California Dream For All Shared Appreciation loan program has been relaunched, according to an announcement by the state. The program, which was initially…

  • The California Soul Jazz Singer Marlena Shaw Dead at 81

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    Renowned jazz and R&B singer Marlena Shaw passed away at the age of 81 on Friday, according to a Facebook post shared by her daughter. In a video post, Marla Bradshaw, the daughter of the late Marlena Shaw, shared the heartbreaking news of her mother’s passing. With deep sorrow, she announced the loss of their…

  • A day in mountain home

    A day in mountain home

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  • Image of the office table

    Image of the office table

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  • Nature with architecture

    Nature with architecture

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