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Shackle Free, NC MedAssist team up for Dec. 20 outreach

WARSAW — As the holiday season approaches in eastern North Carolina, two community-focused events are mobilizing resources and volunteers to support families in Duplin County. A partnership between Shackle Free Community Outreach Agency Inc. and the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program aims to deliver holiday gifts to local children, while a free over-the-counter medicine giveaway hosted by NC MedAssist is preparing to help residents meet health needs.Shackle Free, Toys for Tots and NCMedAssi...
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Warsaw prayer service: A time for uplifting the community

The event, organized by local faith leaders, aimed to bring the community together in reflection and prayer during what organizers described as “a time when the town could use spiritual encouragement.”“Our desire is to uplift the spirit of the town and the people in it,” said A.J. Connors, Town of Warsaw Mayor. “We want our first responders, our Fire Department, Police Department and EMS, to know that we are in strong support of them. We’re also praying for our youth, our political leaders, our...
NYC Daily Post •

Men's mental health needs more awareness - NYC Daily Post

June marks Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. The occasion marks a time for societal discussions on pressing mental health issues that men face. There has been a great deal of work to break stigmas and normalize men having conversations about depression, suicide, PTSD and other psychological and emotional challenges. But mere talk is not enough.


According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of 2023, males accounted for nearly 80% of suicide deaths. While women attemp...
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Rural America health care access remains in crisis - NYC Daily Post

Eighty percent of rural America is considered medically underserved, according to the most recent analysis by the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation (NIHCM). The NIHCM considers an area “underserved” if it has few primary care providers, high infant mortality rates or poverty rates or a high senior citizen population. As we embrace this new year and look at opportunities on the horizon, the fact of the matter is we are still dealing with longstanding issues. Health care in...
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A season of ghosting, go-getting and growth - NYC Daily Post

Boo! Did I scare you? I hope not too much. Spooky season is well underway. Like many of you, this time of the year is a lot of fun to me. But if you are like me, it is not the ghosts, goblins and ghouls that are scaring you — it is the state of the job market.As I write this, the Labor Department reported Oct. 3 applications for jobless claims rose by 6,000 to 225,000 for the week of Sept. 28. But the four-week average did fall, and the Federal Reserve lowered target interest rates to the 4.75%...
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When homelessness hits home: What can the public do about it? - NYC Daily Post

For many of us, returning home after putting in our eight hours at work or coming back from a much-anticipated vacation is normal. It is expected. Anything less would almost seem unimaginable. But that is not the case for thousands of Americans.According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) 2022 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR), roughly 582,500 people were experiencing homelessness in the U.S. on a given night. There has been an increase in unhoused persons in r...
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The Kids Online Safety Act and the Debate Around Digital Safety and Privacy - NYC Daily Post

The Senate passed a bill in late July 2024 aimed at protecting minors online. The legislation, known as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), reached the Senate floor in December 2023 and came as part of a series of actions in the past few years to address the lack of uniform safety parameters that large tech platforms have to go by when designing their products. The bill passed 91-3 with strong bipartisan support and is now waiting to reach the House. Leading officials, including Senate Majority L...
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Continued conversation with Royal Society for the Arts Fellow Hannah Lena Rebel - NYC Daily Post

Part II — read Part I here


Getting to do nothing could be described as a luxury of sorts for Hannah Lena Rebel, who has been involved in many notable projects, such as scoring films like “Cliffs to Freedom,” and other commercial projects, as well as producing studio albums. I asked Rebel about what the process of producing a film score looks like for her.“Whether scoring a film is more challenging or less depends on many factors,” Rebel explains. “There are several parameters that you should...
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A conversation with Royal Society for the Arts Fellow Hannah Lena Rebel - NYC Daily Post

Composer. Producer. Ballet Dancer. Teacher. These titles describe Hannah Lena Rebel, a 23-year-old Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), a prestigious group comprising the best and brightest minds encompassing art, music, public policy and scientific endeavors that dates back to 1754. The RSA boasts names such as Judi Dench, Michael Faraday, Colin Powell, Charles Dickens, Herbie Hancock and Mary Moser. Rebel received this honor in April. She is also a member of Mensa International, a Fellow...
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Biden’s debate performance highlights aging, ageism, US leadership

The presidential debate Thursday, June 27 between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, the first of the 2024 general election, has set the entire country ablaze. It stirred much controversy for several reasons, but perhaps the most hot-button topic was Biden’s performance.


According to a June Gallup Poll, 76% of Americans believe Biden is too old to be president, versus 38% having the same concerns about Trump. This poll was taken before the debate. After Biden’s struggling...
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Five Smart Shopping Strategies to Save Big

With the average American spending nearly $4,500 on groceries and $1,900 on clothing, ways to save are a priority. Waiting for Black Friday, shopping online seasonal sales, and joining rewards programs are among the most common ways to trim your costs. But the savings do not have to stop there. Before you pull out your credit card for your next purchase, take a look at these shopping tips and savings strategies to save money. These actions are practical, convenient, and apply whether you are on...
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