Significant 2020 Census Miscounts , Affected 14 States, , US Census Bureau Admits.
The U.S. Census Bureau released its report on the
2020 Census Post-Enumeration Survey (PES) on May 19.
Significant net undercount rates were discovered in Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas.
Significant net overcount rates were discovered in Delaware, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota,
New York, Ohio, Rhode Island and Utah.
No census is perfect, Robert Santos, Census Bureau Director,
via NPR News.
And the PES allows us to become more informed about the 2020 census by estimating what portion of the population was correctly counted, Robert Santos, Census Bureau Director,
via NPR News.
... where we missed people and where some people were counted that shouldn't have been, Robert Santos, Census Bureau Director,
via NPR News.
It's a monumental task to count everybody. And this helps us inform how well we do, Timothy Kennel, Census Bureau Assistant Division Chief, via NPR News.
Lawmakers across the country have already begun to use the 2020 Census data to establish new voting districts in their states.
Voting-rights activists say that 2020 grassroots efforts seemed to have mitigated significant miscounts in their respective areas.
A lot of the southern states were hit with disasters, hurricanes while door-to-door work was going on, Allison Plyer, The Data Center, via NPR News.
But the one thing that states have control over is their own get-out-the-count efforts, Allison Plyer, The Data Center, via NPR News.
We know that Texas invested very little in get-out-the-count, and when they did so, it was very late in the process, Allison Plyer, The Data Center, via NPR News.
Texas was found to have had a significant net undercount rate of 1.92 percent.
More data and demographic detail are needed for a full understanding of our communities and who does —
or does not — have access to
critical resources, Meeta Anand, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Right, via NPR News.
The Census Bureau also needs to be adequately funded to ensure that inequities from inaccurate counts do not persist into 2030 and beyond, Meeta Anand, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Right, via NPR News
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US On Track to Break, Over 100 Temperature Records, Amid Heatwave.
NBC reports that much of the United States
will experience its eleventh day
in a row of record heat on May 17. .
Highs between 15 and 25 degrees above average have been forecast with temperatures reaching the mid-90s to low-100s across the Southern Plains.
Highs between 15 and 25 degrees above average have been forecast with temperatures reaching the mid-90s to low-100s across the Southern Plains.
Dallas, Amarillo, San Antonio
and Roswell are all set to break
record high temperatures this week.
Dallas, Amarillo, San Antonio
and Roswell are all set to break
record high temperatures this week.
As the heat wave spreads east, record highs are
expected across the Southeast in cities like Charlotte
and Raleigh, North Carolina, and Orlando, Florida.
As the heat wave spreads east, record highs are
expected across the Southeast in cities like Charlotte
and Raleigh, North Carolina, and Orlando, Florida.
According to NBC, over 100 new daily
record highs could be tallied across
the United States by the end of the week.
The current heatwave, combined
with low humidity and high winds,
fueled the Calf Canyon Fire in New Mexico.
As of May 16, the fire had already
burned 280,000 acres, making it
the state's largest wildfire in over 30 years.
NBC reports that the heat is also fueling
strong storms across the country,
increasing the risk of severe storms. .
NBC reports that the heat is also fueling
strong storms across the country,
increasing the risk of severe storms. .
On May 18, strong storms have been
forecast for the western high plains
and the Ohio River Valley.
On May 19, the Upper Midwest faces an increased
risk of severe storms that could include
strong wind, hail and isolated tornadoes. .
On May 19, the Upper Midwest faces an increased
risk of severe storms that could include
strong wind, hail and isolated tornadoes. .
The severe storm system threatens
8 million people from Des Moines, Iowa,
to Minneapolis, Minnesota. .
The severe storm system threatens
8 million people from Des Moines, Iowa,
to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Top Imports, and Exports, in the United States.
'Forbes' recently highlighted a number
of infographics released by OnDeck showing
each state's most common import and export. .
Petroleum is the top import for 12 states,
including Montana, Minnesota and Colorado.
New York imports $21.9 billion worth
of precious metals every year, making
it the most valuable import of any state.
New York imports $21.9 billion worth
of precious metals every year, making
it the most valuable import of any state.
Aircraft are the most common export,
topping the list of 14 states that include
Arizona, Georgia and Oklahoma. .
Texas has the most valuable
export with $43.5 billion
of finished petroleum products. .
'Forbes' points out that the top import
in Texas is also petroleum as the state
has a huge capacity for refining. .
Overall, petroleum is the number
one import in the United States,
taking up 24% of all imports.
Vehicles and medicine are the second
and third highest import with each taking up
12% of the total number of imports. .
Vehicles and medicine are the second
and third highest import with each taking up
12% of the total number of imports. .
Aircraft overwhelmingly take the
top slot for exports with a massive
28% share of the total number.
Again, vehicles and medicine
come in second and third, each
with an 8% share of total exports. .
Again, vehicles and medicine
come in second and third, each
with an 8% share of total exports. .
South Dakota's top import is "cow meat,"
as the state exports beef cattle which are
processed and then sent back into the state. .
Meanwhile, Nebraska processes
much of that meat from South Dakota
and its number one export is "cow meat."
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This Day in History: , Prince Dies.
April 21, 2016.
The iconic musician, 57,
was found dead at his estate,
Paisley Park, in Minnesota.
Prince had overdosed on fentanyl.
His death was ruled accidental.
Over the span of four decades,
Prince transcended genre and created
more than 30 albums, his first in 1978 for Warner Bros.
Prince often played all of the
instruments on the album himself.
He was charismatic and electrifying on stage.
His 1984 album 'Purple Rain'
sold 13 million copies. It was number one
on the 'Billboard' 200 chart for 24 consecutive weeks.
He won seven Grammy awards.
His final album was released in 2015,
just months before his death.
Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent, President Obama, via History.com
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Avian Flu, Outbreak Leads to, Rising Egg Prices.
ABC reports that consumers can expect eggs
to be the latest grocery store product to surge
in price amid a nationwide outbreak of bird flu.
ABC reports that consumers can expect eggs
to be the latest grocery store product to surge
in price amid a nationwide outbreak of bird flu.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
21 states have confirmed cases of avian influenza.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
21 states have confirmed cases of avian influenza.
The USDA states that over 17 million birds
have already died as a result of the outbreak. .
As a result, prices are expected
to spike as the nation heads into
the Easter and Passover season. .
Hormel Foods, the parent company of Jennie-O
Turkey Store, addressed the predicted
impact on the nation's supply of poultry.
Jennie-O Turkey Store has been preparing
for this situation and took extensive
precautions to protect the health
of the turkeys in its supply chain, Statement from Jennie-O Turkey Store, via ABC.
Jennie-O Turkey Store will continue to work
with the USDA Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, Minnesota Board
of Animal Health, Minnesota Department
of Agriculture, as well as poultry
industry associations on this issue, Statement from Jennie-O Turkey Store, via ABC.
Jennie-O Turkey Store will continue to work
with the USDA Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, Minnesota Board
of Animal Health, Minnesota Department
of Agriculture, as well as poultry
industry associations on this issue, Statement from Jennie-O Turkey Store, via ABC.
USDA and the National Turkey Federation
are monitoring and responding to the
situation and remind consumers that HPAI
does not pose a food safety concern, Statement from Jennie-O Turkey Store, via ABC.
USDA and the National Turkey Federation
are monitoring and responding to the
situation and remind consumers that HPAI
does not pose a food safety concern, Statement from Jennie-O Turkey Store, via ABC.
ABC reports that eggs now average
$2.88 per dozen, already up 52% since the first
case of avian flu was confirmed in February. .
According to ABC, despite rising prices, industry analysts are not concerned about shortages as many grocers have purchased extra stock in preparation for spring holidays.
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