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Top places in America for children to grow up, with the most improvement seen in red states

Top places in America for children to grow up, with the most improvement seen in red states

Improvement of Child Welfare in Four Red States Post-Pandemic A recent report highlights four red states making strides in child welfare since the pandemic hit. So, it seems there’s been some positive change, at least in these areas. In terms of overall child well-being, South Carolina has particularly excelled, registering the most significant improvements between […]

Meta reduces its Washington workforce by almost 1,400 as AI changes grow.

Meta reduces its Washington workforce by almost 1,400 as AI changes grow.

Meta’s Job Cuts Amid AI Focus Meta is embarking on a significant restructuring, affecting nearly 1,400 positions across major tech hubs in Washington state. The layoffs will occur in Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, and remote locations starting July 22, as the company pivots to focus on artificial intelligence, based on a recent filing with state regulators. […]

Marcus Semien’s extended struggle persists as worries grow for the Mets

Marcus Semien's extended struggle persists as worries grow for the Mets

Marcus Semien Struggling Amidst Mets’ Woes MIAMI — Marcus Semien’s performance this season has been less than stellar, and he’s become something of a poster child for the Mets’ anemic offense. In Sunday’s 4-0 defeat against the Marlins, Semien went 0-for-4. His day was marked by a double play after Brett Batty drew a walk […]

Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act encourages cities to grow their free cash programs.

Advocates in Illinois push for broader statewide guaranteed income program

Mayors Work to Preserve Cash Benefit Programs as Federal Funding Expires With the federal pandemic relief funds becoming scarce, several mayors across the U.S. are trying to keep their “no strings attached” benefit programs alive. In Evanston, Illinois, just outside Chicago, local officials recently announced an expansion of the city’s guaranteed income program to utilize […]