Black mothers died at the nation’s highest rates, while the largest increases in deaths were found in American Indian and Native Alaskan mothers.
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A Texas man who went missing as a teen in 2015 has been found alive, his family and police say
Police say a Texas man who went missing as a teenager in 2015 after last being seen walking his dogs in Houston has been found alive
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Wall Street tacks a bit more to its big run for the first half of the year
Tesla was the strongest force lifting the S&P 500 upward after the market heavyweight climbed 6.9%.
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Businesses brace for attack on diversity initiatives after Supreme Court dismantles affirmative action
While the decision doesn’t detail new rules for employers, businesses are watching carefully to see how and if the legal landscape shifts.
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OSHA delivers latest penalty to Worcester Resources: nearly $24,000 in fines
The national safety agency says the Washington County-based business continues to violate rules concerning work-related injuries and illnesses.
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Federal officials find nearly three dozen violations at Thomaston cement company
Dragon Products has been fined more than $360,000 since 2020 for mine safety and health violations.
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Maine passes bill to curb recording of attorney-client phone calls in jails
The legislation, which still needs the governor’s signature, would require county jails to maintain a registry of attorney contact information.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers a new refuge in Maine’s western mountains
The proposal, aimed at protecting wildlife and preserving access to recreational areas, is raising concerns among some area residents.
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Wagner leader calls for rebellion against Russian defense chief, Kremlin orders his arrest
The owner of the Wagner private military contractor has escalated his direct challenge to the Kremlin, calling for an armed rebellion aimed at ousting Russia’s defense minister.