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Smoky Summer: Tips for WI Residents, Now and in Future
Air quality alerts have resurfaced in Wisconsin, with some areas experiencing the smoky air from Canadian wildfires.
Small Business Applications Soar in the Midwest
In June 2023, there were 465,906 new business applications, or those filing for an Employer Identification Number (EIN), in the United States, a 6.2 percent increase from May 2023, according to a recent report by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Great Lakes Are Once Again a Hot Destination for Cruise Ships
The Viking Polaris sliced through the dawn June fog, entering the harbor without fanfare. No horn blasts to this Midwestern port city’s landmark lift bridge. Onboard, all but a handful of cabins were dark as the 666-foot cruise ship ended its maiden Great Lakes voyage.
Dental Therapists Touted as Key to Advancing Dental Care Equity
Matt Crespin, executive director of the Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin, said the state has done a good job in building up certain types of care in underserved areas, but there are limitations.
SCOTUS Upends Consideration of Race in College Admissions
There’s been widespread reaction to yesterday’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to restrict affirmative action in college admissions. Wisconsin institutions, along with national civil rights voices, are still assessing the outcome.
At Least 1.7M Americans Use Health Sharing Arrangements, Despite Lack of Protections
A new report has provided the first national count of Americans who rely on health care sharing plans — arrangements through which people agree to pay one another’s medical bills — and the number is higher than previously realized.
The Denver Nuggets are NBA Champions
The Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat 4-1 in the NBA finals on Monday night, bringing the NBA season to a close.
Social Media, Trauma, Hate Speech Add to Youth Mental Health Crisis, U.S. Senate Panel Told
U.S. senators agreed during a hearing Thursday the country’s children are going through a youth mental health crisis, though some of the committee’s members disagreed about what role Congress has to play.
Health Experts to Women: Put Your Personal Health on the Front Burner
As Women’s Health Week continues, experts in Wisconsin and elsewhere are reminding women to prioritize their well-being.