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The warning signs of loneliness are finally being recognized as a serious threat to our physical and mental health. But could it also be a ticking time bomb for our finances? What if I have no one to rely on as I age? The Surgeon General's 2020 report highlighted the alarming rates of loneliness

Mayor's Business-as-Usual Claim Faces Scrutiny Amid Top Aides' FBI Probe

Despite the FBI investigating top Adams administration aides, the mayor insists nothing's changed at City Hall. The raids last week targeted First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, Police Commissioner Edward Caban, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks, Schools Chancellor David Banks, and two other to

business

Boston's Harbor-Front Sees a Glimmer of Hope

What if the promise of a 'stunning new development' is just a marketing ploy to drive up property values? What might the real impact be on local residents and businesses? Boston Harbor's waterfront is about to get a facelift, thanks to JAJ Investment Group's $30 million acquisition of 400 Atlantic A

environment

The Climate Crisis Demands Leadership at the State Level: A Call to Action

The climate crisis is an existential threat to our planet, and it's time to take action. But, did you know that state legislatures hold the key to our survival? A recent Supreme Court decision has reminded us that federal agencies can't be relied upon to make progress on crucial issues like climate

The Great Debate Sizzle: Trump's Anger Meets Harris's Composure

Imagine a Presidential debate where one candidate is so incensed they lose their cool. This might have been the case when former President Donald Trump clashed with Vice President Kamala Harris. But was Harris's composure really the key to winning? Or was it Trump's temper that let him down? Here a

entertainment

Get Ready to Score! New Overland Park Sports Complex to Open in October

Imagine a place where kids can lace up their skates and hit the ice, shoot some hoops, or play a round of laser tag - all under one roof. The AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk is making that vision a reality with its grand opening on October 26. The facility's primary focus is on youth sports. It

crime

Kentucky Interstates Under Siege: Manhunt Intensifies for Elusive Shooter

As a manhunt for a brazen interstate shooter stretches into its third day, residents of southeastern Kentucky are on edge. The suspect, identified as Joseph A. Couch, has left a trail of destruction in his wake, striking 12 vehicles and wounding five people along I-75 near London. Authorities are de

Retailers in the Crosshairs: A Battle Over the Abortion Pill

Comptroller Brad Lander is stirring up a hornet's nest. He's urging major retailers like Walmart, Costco, and Kroger to start selling the abortion pill mifepristone. He argues that it's not just a matter of women's health, but also good business. Lander points out that New York City's pension funds

education

South Carolina's Children Need Your Voice

Are you ready to speak up for South Carolina's kids? The Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children is hitting the road, going from Conway to Columbia to Spartanburg and beyond, seeking your ideas and concerns about how to make life better for our state's children. What issues keep you up

Calling All South Carolinians: How Can We Fix Our Kids' Future?