Disabled people in Florida still struggling to get Medicaid restored after ‘unwinding’

Cubans struggle as power not fully restored after days of blackout

Electricity on much of the island has yet to be restored after days of blackout.

World - ABC News - October 20

Cuba's Government Struggles to Restore Power After Nationwide Blackout

Electricity outages have paralyzed an already-crippled economy, leading to shortages of everything from cash to running water.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Will people leave Florida after devastating hurricanes? History suggests not

The news rippled through Treasure Island, Florida, almost like a third storm: The mayor planned to move off the barrier island a month after Hurricane Helene flooded tens of thousands of homes ...

Full restoration of hurricane power outages in Florida expected Tuesday

Residents face an uphill battle as they rebuild from the back-to-back storms that devastated Florida communities.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Over 90% of power restored in parts of Florida ravaged by Hurricane Milton

As Florida cleans up and digs out after Hurricane Milton, things are looking a bit brighter in some of the hardest hit places. While some neighborhoods still do not have power, electricity has been ...

One man’s mission to restore felony voting rights in Florida

The FRRC successfully restored voting rights for more than 1.4 million people through Amendment 4, which gives felons voting rights if they completed their sentences.

Elevance Shares Dive After Insurer Faces 'Unprecedented' Medicaid Challenge

The company’s earnings missed expectations, the latest sign of how medical expenses are squeezing insurers’ government businesses.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

These Apps Help People With Disabilities Travel Smarter and Safer

For the disability community, technology can be the most valuable travel companion. These apps and services make it easier to get around a new city.

Tech - Wired - October 14

What happens to disabled people when parents die?

A group of friends with severe learning disabilities are planning a future in a shared home.

Nearly 100 People Are Still Missing in North Carolina After Hurricane Helene

Search and rescue teams are still looking for the missing, officials said, with 95 deaths already attributed to the storm’s wrath in the state.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

78 people still missing after devastating Spanish floods

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Cuba works to restore power after hurricane blackout

Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds, causing a shutdown of the country's electricity system for the second time in just weeks.

A Neuralink Rival Says Its Eye Implant Restored Vision in Blind People

Science Corporation's retinal implant allowed some people who lost their central vision to read, play cards, and recognize faces.

Tech - Wired - October 25

How a care home teacher set up a TV station for and by people with learning disabilities

All the reporters at Norway's TV BRA are disabled or autistic.

Hidden behind the budget is a terrible bombshell: billions in cuts for disabled people | Frances Ryan

The DWP confirms that draconian ‘savings’ are coming down the track. Are we a nation that will repair hospitals, but not help a nurse with long Covid?. In the days after the budget, the headlines ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

UK government pledges better treatment of people with autism and learning disabilities

Long-awaited mental health bill will end use of prison cells for people experiencing severe mental illness

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

92 people still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, governor says

At least 92 people are still unaccounted for in North Carolina as first responders sort through the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, weeks after the storm devastated the western part of the state The ...

Cuba slowly starts restoring power after island-wide blackout

Cuba restored a trickle of power to its grid by mid-evening on Friday, officials said, hours after the island plunged into a countrywide blackout following the collapse of one of its major power ...

Asheville Tap Water Is Restored, but Not Drinkable, After Hurricane Helene

People in the storm-hit area can resume flushing toilets and taking showers, but the water is often yellow or brown. Officials are asking for patience with repair efforts.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

After Hurricanes, Duke Energy Estimates $2.9 Billion in Restoration Costs

After hurricanes Debby, Milton and Helene, a leading energy producer in the South puts a price tag on replacing lost equipment and turning the lights back on in affected areas.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Serco tracking devices on prison vans disabled after cyber attack

Crews transporting offenders left without security in subcontractor outage that also hit DHL

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Florida Democrat: Sexism and racism 'still exist' in US politics

Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) said Sunday he thinks sexism and racism “still exist” in U.S. politics, and it’s reflected in Vice President Harris’s run for office. Frost joined CBS News’s “Face the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

Tracking abortion ballot measures: Missouri and Arizona expand rights as Florida vote falls short

Seven other states, including Montana and Nevada, also pass measures in favor of reproductive rights – follow our tracker as voters decide on access to abortion. US election 2024 – latest ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

As the World Series approaches, baseball still struggles with racial bias

Nearly 80 years after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier, analysis shows Black and Latino players still face obstacles as they attempt to make the majors. Jackie Robinson broke the color ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Yelp disables comments on the McDonald's that hosted Trump after influx of one-star reviews

After ex-President Donald Trump visited a Pennsylvania McDonald's, Yelp put an "unusual activity alert" on the location's page due to dozens of unusual reviews.

Business - CNBC - October 22

'A disabled South Park character from 24 years ago is getting me harassed today'

I have felt the shadow of Timmy since childhood - but never imagined the name would be hurled at me by strangers in my 30s.

Why people with disabilities in Nairobi are looking beyond public transport to navigate busy city

More than 2% of Kenya's population lives with a disability, and it often affects mobility

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Why Are People Still Buying Ripped Jeans?

A reader wonders if ripped jeans will ever go out of style. Our fashion critic offers insight into the future of distressed denim.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 5 days ago

How many people still smoke in the UK?

The government wants to create a smoke-free generation and restrict the sale and marketing of vapes.

McDonald's to 'restore confidence' after E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounders, president says

The president of McDonald’s USA said Wednesday that the company can "restore confidence" as it seeks to minimize the damage from an E. coli outbreak linked to the chain’s Quarter Pounders in ...

French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe orders a curfew a day after a strike prompted a blackout

The government of the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has ordered a curfew, a day after a strike by workers left 370,000 people in darkness for nearly 24 hours

World - ABC News - October 26

Medicare vs. Medicaid: What's the difference?

They may sound similar, but there are some big differences between these two healthcare-related programs.

Phoenix police under scrutiny after video shows violent arrest of disabled man

The arrest of a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy, who was repeatedly punched and Tased by a pair of Phoenix police officers in August and later charged with aggravated assault and resisting ...

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