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Episode Transcript:Mike TuffinWhat I’ve been struck by in every conversation I’ve had with a business leader, with a clinical leader among our companies, they all want to be part of making the system work better.Pat GeraghtyBut really the mission here is about affordability, access, quality, and equity.Robert Traynham All right, first of all, welcome. It’s good to see you both.GeraghtySo nice to see you.TraynhamI’d love to start this conversation with an icebreaker. And little birdie told me that you’re both sports guys. So tell us a little bit more about that.GeraghtySo guilty as charged on the sports guy. I’m a…
Written by Aziya Syed, word in black In the world of education, this is an uncomfortable truth. The overwhelming majority of faculty members are white and female, especially in grades K-12. Statistics show that there are very few black males in elementary school classrooms. At the same time, experts say research shows that black boys make up a disproportionate number of children assigned to special education classes, which are part of the school-to-prison pipeline. There is. A new study finds that black elementary school students matched with black teachers are less likely to receive special education services. The study, conducted…
The US Treasury Department wants more steps to curb terrorist financing. Deputy Secretary of State Adewale O. Adeyemo testified before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday (April 9), announcing increased powers to prevent terrorist groups and state institutions from using foreign exchanges and other assets to fund their operations. We plan to request this from members of parliament. “Our problem is that actors are increasingly finding ways to use cryptocurrencies to hide their identities and move resources,” Adeyemo said in public testimony ahead of the hearing. These groups are “constantly looking for new ways to move resources in light of…
Getty Images James and Jennifer Crumbley were found guilty of manslaughter in the 2021 shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan. CNN — James and Jennifer Crumbley, parents of teenager who killed four people The students involved in the 2021 Oxford, Michigan, school shooting are scheduled to be sentenced to prison on Tuesday, weeks after being found guilty of manslaughter. They each face up to 15 years in prison. The two have already been incarcerated for more than two years, having been arrested at a Detroit warehouse days after the shooting. The parents were tried separately but will be sentenced…
Lottery Chair Susanna Shkreli (left) presents Dawn Little (right) with an Excellence in Education check. A Monroe County educator known for approaching each day with kindness and enthusiasm has received the Michigan Lottery's Excellence in Teaching Award. The winner, Dawn Little, is a teacher in the elementary school resource room at Kita Elementary School. This school is part of the Jefferson School District. The Michigan Lottery established the Excellence In Education Award in 2014 to recognize outstanding public school educators in the state during the school year. The weekly award winner will receive a cash prize of $2,000. At the…
Business assistance includes grants totaling $500,000, plus computer equipment, advertising, business consulting, and education.Houston, Texas –NewsDirect– Comcast TexasToday, Comcast announced Houston as one of five cities where eligible small businesses can apply to the nationally recognized Comcast RISE program for the opportunity to receive business assistance grants. The program will provide a total of $500,000 in grants, as well as technology modifications, marketing support, media schedules, coaching sessions, and educational support.“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and essential to building strong, thriving communities,” said Lauren Hudson, Comcast Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer. . “Comcast RISE is…
MicroStockHub/iStock.comThe cryptocurrency ecosystem is gearing up for the so-called Bitcoin halving, scheduled for around April 20th. The halving, which occurs every four years, is expected to further increase Bitcoin's price. Historically, these have led to higher prices, and experts said this year will be no different.Let's find out: 13 cheap cryptocurrencies with the biggest upside potential for you Learn more: 6 genius things every wealthy person does with their moneyBut experts said it remains to be seen whether Bitcoin's rise and the hype surrounding the halving will lead to a sustained rally in the small coin.Bitcoin hit an all-time high…
As the cryptocurrency market resurges, various blockchains are vying to be the solution to drive demand in the next wave, just as Bitcoin and Ethereum have been in previous cycles. New entrant Monad Labs has received additional funding from investors such as Electric Capital and Greenoaks to build a layer-1 blockchain to compete with competitors such as Solana and Sui. Completed a $25 million round. (luck It was previously reported that Monad was in talks with Paradigm to raise funding at a valuation of $3 billion in March). In an exclusive interview, Monad founder Keone Hon said that Monad's innovation…
On March 27, a new intensive care unit was installed in Winchester Medical Center's critical care unit in memory of Dr. Mark Clinton, who passed away from cancer in 2018.Dr. Clinton's specialty was palliative care, including caregiver care. He was an excellent clinician, a caring health care provider, and a solid partner. He worked at Valley Intensive Care Physicians for his five years until his death.Since his passing, nearly $30,000 has been donated in his memory. These generous donations can help provide bicycle helmets for children at local safety fairs, trauma kits for first responders to stabilize patients until medical…
Christian Hartmann/Reuters Anne Marler and Rosmarie Weider-Walty of the Climate Senior Women's Organization after their victory at the European Court of Human Rights, Strasbourg, France, April 9, 2024. CNN — An international court in France ruled on Tuesday that Switzerland's failure to adequately address the climate crisis was a human rights violation, in a landmark climate ruling that could have ripple effects around the world. Ta. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg, France, has handed down a judgment in a case. The lawsuit was brought against the Swiss government by more than 2,000 Swiss women, most of…