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Louvre Staff Participate, in Nationwide Protest One Day Early .
On March 27, the Louvre Museum in Paris was closed to the
public as workers participated in protest strikes against
the government's plan to push back the age of retirement. .
ABC reports that Louvre employees
blocked entrances, prompting
the museum to temporarily close down.
Demonstrators carried banners and waved flags,
demanding the repeal of a new pension law that
would raise the age of retirement from 62 to 64. .
ABC reports that a nationwide
protest against the bill
is planned for March 28.
As the Louvre is normally closed on Tuesdays,
workers at the world famous museum held their
strike one day before the planned nationwide protest. .
As the Louvre is normally closed on Tuesdays,
workers at the world famous museum held their
strike one day before the planned nationwide protest. .
The news comes as President Emmanuel Macron
meets with Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne
to discuss the current situation. .
ABC reports that some tourists who
planned to visit the museum offered their
stoic support for the workers. .
If you firmly believe that
this will bring some change,
there’s plenty of other things
that we can see in Paris, Britney Tate, 29-year-old doctoral student from California via ABC.
If you firmly believe that
this will bring some change,
there’s plenty of other things
that we can see in Paris, Britney Tate, 29-year-old doctoral student from California via ABC.
Meanwhile, other visitors
were less understanding
of the worker's decision.
I understand why they’re upset, but to do this to people from around the world who’ve traveled from around the world for this and paid thousands of dollars, Karma Carden, a tourist from Fort Myers, Florida, via ABC.
I understand why they’re upset, but to do this to people from around the world who’ve traveled from around the world for this and paid thousands of dollars, Karma Carden, a tourist from Fort Myers, Florida, via ABC
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Melissa Joan Hart Helped Kids , Flee Nashville School Shooting.
Three children and three adults were shot
and killed by 28-year-old Audrey Hale at Covenant School in Nashville on March 27.
Three children and three adults were shot
and killed by 28-year-old Audrey Hale at Covenant School in Nashville on March 27.
Hart took to Instagram on March 28
to share her experience in helping
children at the school get to safety.
My kids go to school right next to a school where there was a shooting today, Melissa Joan Hart, via Instagram.
My husband and I were on our way to [their] school for conferences. Luckily our kids weren’t in today, Melissa Joan Hart, via Instagram.
We helped a class of kindergartners across a busy highway that were climbing out of the woods, that were trying to escape the shooter
situation at their school, Melissa Joan Hart, via Instagram.
We helped all these tiny little kids
cross the road and get their teachers over there, and we helped a mom reunite with her children, Melissa Joan Hart, via Instagram.
The 'Carissa Explains It All' and 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' actress went on to say that her family had moved to Tennessee from Connecticut,
where they weren't far from Sandy Hook.
The 'Carissa Explains It All' and 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' actress went on to say that her family had moved to Tennessee from Connecticut,
where they weren't far from Sandy Hook.
So this is our second experience with a school shooting with our kids being in close proximity, Melissa Joan Hart, via Instagram.
I just don’t know what to say anymore. It is just, enough is enough… Pray for the families, Melissa Joan Hart, via Instagram
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Guns Are the Leading Cause of Death , in US Children and Teens, Data Shows.
According to the CDC Wonder database, close to 19% of kids ages 1-18 were killed by guns in 2021.
According to the CDC Wonder database, close to 19% of kids ages 1-18 were killed by guns in 2021.
That is about 3,600 children.
According to a KFF analysis, no other peer
country has an issue with firearms being
among the top four causes of death in children. .
Currently, kids are more likely to be killed
by a firearm than in a car accident.
CNN reports that the shooting on March 27 at The Covenant School in Tennessee was the 16th shooting at a K-12 school this year.
CNN reports that the shooting on March 27 at The Covenant School in Tennessee was the 16th shooting at a K-12 school this year.
Three children and three adults lost their lives.
It was the deadliest school shooting since
the massacre in Uvalde, Texas, in 2022.
It was the deadliest school shooting since
the massacre in Uvalde, Texas, in 2022.
In that instance, 19 children
and two adults were killed.
According to the Gun Violence Archive,
America has had 130 mass shootings so far this year.
According to the Gun Violence Archive,
America has had 130 mass shootings so far this year
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A former student shot through the doors of a Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee and killed three children and three adults after elaborately planning the massacre by drawing out a detailed map and conducting surveillance of the building, police said.
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On Thursday, a New York grand jury indicted former US President Donald Trump over hush money payments made to an adult film star during his 2016 campaign. This makes him the first former US president to face criminal charges. But reports revealed that the charges have not been made public.
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Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in New York on Wednesday for a stopover amid threats from China that there would be retaliation if she met with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Tsai is en route to Central America, where she will meet with leaders of Guatemala and Belize, two of the few countries that recognize Taiwan diplomatically.
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Best Buy to Set Up , In-Home Hospital Care.
CNBC reports that Best Buy has signed a three-year agreement with Atrium Health, which is part of Advocate Health, to provide hospital care at home.
The retailer's Geek Squad will set up technology in patients' homes that monitors vital signs.
Patients and others at home will be
trained how to use the devices.
Data from the devices will then be
shared with health care professionals
via Current Health's telemedicine hub.
CNBC reports that Best Buy started
setting up its home care technology for
10 hospitals near Charlotte, NC, in February.
The goal is to have about 100 patients
use the system each day, which
equates to a midsized hospital. .
Patients who use the service will pay
Atrium via their insurance provider.
Medicare and Medicaid will also be accepted.
Deborah Di Sanzo, Best Buy Health’s president,
said "we want to do this thoughtfully." .
We want to do this well. We want to create pathways that enable care at home in a more seamless manner. , Deborah Di Sanzo, Best Buy Health’s president, via statement.
We want to tie technology and empathy together and really help change how health care is delivered
to people in their homes, Deborah Di Sanzo, Best Buy Health’s president, via statement.
We want to tie technology and empathy together and really help change how health care is delivered
to people in their homes, Deborah Di Sanzo, Best Buy Health’s president, via statement
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J. Cole and Drake to Headline , 2023 Dreamville Festival.
J. Cole and Drake to Headline , 2023 Dreamville Festival.
The third annual music festival will take place April 1-2 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Usher will headline on April 1.
J. Cole and Drake will share the stage on April 2.
J. Cole and Drake will share the stage on April 2.
The two rappers will perform a medley of songs and likely entertain the crowd with banter about their relationship. .
The two rappers will perform a medley of songs and likely entertain the crowd with banter about their relationship. .
The occasion marks the first time the rappers have headlined a show together.
They first collaborated in 2010 on "In the Morning.".
Drake and J. Cole teamed up again
in 2013 for "Jodeci Freestyle.".
Other Dreamville Festival performers include
Sean Paul, City Girls, Summer Walker, .
Other Dreamville Festival performers include
Sean Paul, City Girls, Summer Walker, .
Other Dreamville Festival performers include
Sean Paul, City Girls, Summer Walker, .
Lil Durk, GloRilla, Ari Lennox,
Waka Flocka Flame.
Lil Durk, GloRilla, Ari Lennox,
Waka Flocka Flame.
Lil Durk, GloRilla, Ari Lennox,
Waka Flocka Flame.
Lil Durk, GloRilla, Ari Lennox,
Waka Flocka Flame.
Earthgang, J.I.D., Burna Boy and more.
Earthgang, J.I.D., Burna Boy and more.
Earthgang, J.I.D., Burna Boy and more
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FDA Advisers Recommend , Anti-Opioid Overdose Drug for OTC Use.
'The Hill' reports that on Feb. 15,
an FDA panel voted 19-0 in favor of Naloxone
being made available over the counter.
'The Hill' reports that on Feb. 15,
an FDA panel voted 19-0 in favor of Naloxone
being made available over the counter.
Currently, the anti-opioid overdose drug
is only available with a prescription.
Sold under the brand name Narcan,
the drug is widely considered to be the
best treatment for opioid overdoses. .
It was first approved in 2015 to treat opioid overdoses in people of all ages, even newborns. .
The advisory panel agrees that there is little to no risk in making the drug available over the counter.
The advisory panel agrees that there is little to no risk in making the drug available over the counter.
There’s no reason to keep this
as a prescription, let’s get it
out there and save some lives, Elizabeth Coykendall, temporary panel member
and a paramedic in North Carolina, via 'The Hill'.
The cost of the drug has yet to be determined.
'The Hill' reports that harm reduction advocates fear it may be too expensive for groups that give it to those who need it most.
The FDA is expected to make a decision
about whether Naloxone should be made available over the counter by March 29.
The FDA is expected to make a decision
about whether Naloxone should be made available over the counter by March 29
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T-Mobile Experiences , Service Outages Across US.
T-Mobile Experiences , Service Outages Across US.
According to Associated Press, T-Mobile customers reported widespread outages late on Feb. 13.
According to Associated Press, T-Mobile customers reported widespread outages late on Feb. 13.
Many customers took to Twitter to say that their service had been put in "SOS mode"
and they could only make emergency calls.
T-Mobile President of Technology Neville Ray took
to Twitter to address the outage on Feb. 14.
We have seen significant improvement and are operating at near normal levels. , Neville Ray, T-Mobile President of Technology, via Twitter.
Our teams continue to monitor and we greatly appreciate everyone’s patience. We apologize for any impacts this issue may have had for our customers, Neville Ray, T-Mobile President of Technology, via Twitter.
AP reports that T-Mobile has yet to provide more details regarding the cause or extent of the issue.
According to Downdetector.com, there were over 69,000 outages reported within a two-hour span.
Users appear to have been affected in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida.
Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Carolina.
Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and Washington.
Service appears to have now been restored
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Elizabeth Warren Announces , Senate Reelection Campaign.
Politico reports that the 73-year-old
senator officially announced that she's running for a third term on March 27.
In a video posted to social media, Warren highlighted her accomplishments and
included testimonials from her constituents.
She also detailed her
vision for the next six years.
I first ran for Senate because I saw how the system is rigged for the rich and the powerful and against everyone else, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, via campaign announcement.
Now, I’m running for Senate
again because there’s a lot more we’ve got to do: Pass a wealth tax. Make child care affordable. , Sen. Elizabeth Warren, via campaign announcement.
Protect our coastal communities. And build a 21st-century transportation system across
all of Massachusetts, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, via campaign announcement.
Oh — and like I’ve been saying
for years — put stricter rules on banks so they don’t crash
and hurt working people, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, via campaign announcement.
According to a MassINC Polling Group
survey conducted in early February, less than half of the residents in Massachusetts
think Warren should seek another term.
However, a late-February poll conducted
by Change Research found Warren to have
an 83% favorability rating among
Democrats and left-leaning independents.
Her continuous calls for better bank oversight have put her back into the spotlight amid the collapse of SVB and Signature Bank.
Her continuous calls for better bank oversight have put her back into the spotlight amid the collapse of SVB and Signature Bank.
Her continuous calls for better bank oversight have put her back into the spotlight amid the collapse of SVB and Signature Bank
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The 10 Most Expensive , US States to Retire In .
CNBC reports that WalletHub compared
the affordability, quality of life and
health care of all 50 states.
It found that these 10 states are the
most expensive to currently retire in.
10. , Oregon.
9. , Illinois.
8. , Maine.
7. , Connecticut.
6. , Washington.
5. , Maryland.
4. , Massachusetts.
3. , Vermont.
2. , New Jersey.
1. , New York.
According to Alan Castel, author of
'Better with Age: The Psychology of Successful Aging,'
if you expect to have a fixed income in
retirement, there are a few things you should consider.
Sometimes our spending habits need to be re-evaluated, and many senior discounts can be utilized to lower bills. It may also be useful to consider downsizing or minimizing certain costs that are no longer needed, According to Alan Castel, author of 'Better with Age:
The Psychology of Successful Aging,' via CNBC
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Thousands Without Power , as Northeast Digs Out From Winter Storm.
AP reports that the Northeast was hit with a winter storm on March 13 which lasted throughout March 14.
Some areas accumulated up to 3 feet of snow.
According to the National Weather Service, some of the hardest-hit areas were Peterborough,
New Hampshire, and Ashby, Massachusetts. .
Northern New York and the Catskill Mountains had at least 2 feet of snow.
In Goffstown, New Hampshire, an inflatable sports arena dome succumbed to the weight of the snow after receiving about 15 inches.
A dairy farm in Dracut, Massachusetts,
lost several cows after a barn collapsed
from the snow and killed them.
According to PowerOutage.us, as of the morning of March 15, close to 220,000 people in the region had no power.
Amid the worst of the storm on March 14, nearly 2,100 flights were canceled.
Boston and New York City airports
had the most cancellations.
New York and Pennsylvania power crews
are currently attempting to help
restore power in areas of Massachusetts. .
We are still expecting this to be a multiday restoration effort, Alec O’Meara, Unitil spokesperson, via statement
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This Day in History:, The Boston Massacre.
March 5, 1770.
A skirmish in front of the Boston Custom House
between British soldiers and angry colonists ended in
violence when the troops opened fire on the crowd.
Three Americans were killed instantly and several
other men eventually died from their injuries.
The incident followed several years of tensions
and violence in colonial Massachusetts.
... partly due to revenue duties imposed on the colonists by
the Townshed Acts passed by British Parliament.
The violence turned colonial sentiment against
the British and King George in the years leading
up to the American Revolution.
John Adams wrote that the "foundation of
American independence was laid" by the massacre
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Train Carrying Ethanol Derails , and Catches on Fire in Minnesota.
According to BNSF Railway, 22 cars "carrying mixed freight including ethanol and corn syrup" derailed early on March 30 in Raymond, Minnesota.
NBC News reports
that several of the
cars burst into flames.
Residents who live near the crash site
were forced to evacuate.
No injuries were reported, and BNSF Railway is investigating to determine the cause of the accident.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg
took to Twitter following the crash.
The incident comes after several other
trains have derailed in recent weeks.
Most notably, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, in February and spilled hazardous materials.
The chemicals had to be burned
in order to prevent an explosion.
Half of the town was evacuated, and residents still worry about the environmental and health impacts.
Half of the town was evacuated, and residents still worry about the environmental and health impacts
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Another Train , Derails in Arizona.
On March 15, a train operated by BNSF carrying
corn syrup derailed in western Arizona. .
On March 15, a train operated by BNSF carrying
corn syrup derailed in western Arizona. .
NPR reports that the railroad operator confirmed
the derailment, and the local county sheriff's
office said that there had been no injuries.
The sheriff's office also reportedly said that it was , "not made aware of any spills or leaks.".
The BNSF train derailed around
7:40 p.m. in Mohave County, Arizona. .
The cause of the incident near
the California border is
still under investigation.
There were no injuries as a result
of the derailment and preliminarily
reports indicate there are no
hazardous materials involved, Lena Kent, Spokesperson for BNSF, via NPR.
According to Lena Kent, a spokesperson for BNSF,
approximately eight cars were involved in
the incident and were left blocking the main track.
It remains unclear when
the track will be able to reopen.
Anita Mortensen, a spokesperson for
the Mohave County Sheriff's Office, said that
the incident did not occur near a populated area.
NPR reports that the news comes following a streak
of high-profile train derailments, beginning with
a Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
NPR reports that the news comes following a streak
of high-profile train derailments, beginning with
a Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Ohio
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This Day in History:, Station Nightclub Fire
in Rhode Island.
February 20, 2003.
100 people were killed and
nearly 200 injured when a fire
broke out at a rock concert at
the West Warwick nightclub.
Pyrotechnics used in the
stage show of heavy-metal band
Great White started the fire.
igniting the soundproofing
foam along the ceiling.
400 panicked concert-goers
attempted to exit the front
entrance, causing a pile-up.
A local news crew happened
to be on scene that evening, reporting
on safety issues related to nightclubs.
The fire was the deadliest in
the U.S. in over a quarter of a century
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Arctic Outbreak Causes , Rare Weather Phenomena , Across US Northeast.
'Newsweek' reports that the Northeast of
the United States has experienced a number of
rare cold weather phenomena amid an arctic blast.
Record-breaking cold air struck New England with
wind chills below negative ten degrees in New York
and as low as - 60 degrees in northern Maine.
On February 4, New Hampshire experienced
the coldest wind chill ever recorded in U.S.
history, reaching more that -108 degrees.
On February 4, New Hampshire experienced
the coldest wind chill ever recorded in U.S.
history, reaching more that -108 degrees.
The National Weather Service
described the cold front as , "a historic Arctic outbreak
for the modern era.".
In addition to the historically low temperatures, the region
also experienced a number of rare winter weather events,
including frost quakes, cracking trees and sea smoke.
In addition to the historically low temperatures, the region
also experienced a number of rare winter weather events,
including frost quakes, cracking trees and sea smoke.
Frost quakes, otherwise known as cryoseisms, are just like
earthquakes, which generate tremors and thunderous
sensations when large cracks develop in frozen soil.
Dan Skoff, KNWA News chief meteorologist, says that
frost quakes can shake houses, which occurred in
Arkansas late in January amid a similar weather event.
The NWS also shared eerie videos of trees cracking, likely
from water inside the trees freezing and expanding, which , "caused some tree damage and power outages.".
The same region also experienced sea smoke,
otherwise known as frost smoke or steam fog,
which occurs when frigid air moves over warmer water.
Sea smoke, which creates the appearance of smoke over
the water and typically occurs in the Arctic, was spotted
by residents in Little Compton, Rhode Island.
Sea smoke, which creates the appearance of smoke over
the water and typically occurs in the Arctic, was spotted
by residents in Little Compton, Rhode Island
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Study Suggests , Workout Intensity , Could Affect Appetite Control.
A study published in 'Nature' attempts
to determine how some workouts can help
people control how much they eat.
'The New York..
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Alec Baldwin Charged , With Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting , of Halyna Hutchins.
Alec Baldwin Charged , With Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting , of Halyna Hutchins.
The charges were announced on Jan...
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Trump Organization Sentenced , to Pay $1.61 Million for Tax Fraud.
NPR reports that on Jan. 13, the Manhattan
criminal court ordered two of Trump's companies
to pay the combined amount for tax..
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