(BPT) - Every year on July 20, kids and adults alike celebrate National Lollipop Day. Whether you call them lollipops, pops or suckers, these hard candies are a small pleasure making kids smile and … more

SmartAsset reports millions of seniors face financial scams, with Arizona having the highest rate, where business impostor scams are also most common among older Americans. more

Freight Right reports ocean freight rates are declining amid tariff uncertainty, causing importers to delay shipments. Lower prices aren't boosting volume, and the market's future hinges on tariff decisions. more

The growing number of deaths in Nevada prisons prompted scrutiny from state lawmakers, who were told by corrections officials Tuesday that 166 people have died in custody since 2024. There were at least 98 deaths – the largest portion of the total number – in that two and a half year time period that were […] more

Addiction Recovery Care, once Kentucky’s largest provider of addiction services, has reached a settlement with the federal government over “billing issues,” the  Louisa, KY-based company said in a July 16 news release. It also announced it has reached a separate settlement with a finance company that had accused ARC of fraud. “The resolution of these […] more

In a state led by Republicans who have often portrayed social services as handouts that keep people in poverty, Arkansas’ Medicaid expansion program has faced multiple attempts to kill it or limit who can access it. More than 837,000 Arkansans are on Medicaid, the federally-funded, low-cost insurance program for low-income people and people with disabilities. […] more

The board overseeing the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Thursday voted unanimously to give State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris a 7% raise, effective Sept. 1. According to state data, Harris currently makes about $336,000. The raise, a 5% performance-based raise and a 2% cost-of-living adjustment, amounts to an increase of about $16,800, […] more

A parasite that causes intestinal trouble like diarrhea, cramps and bloating is spreading nationwide this summer, but Virginia’s Department of Health said this week there is no evidence to suggest an outbreak in the state. There were 37 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis as of July 4, officials said. Cyclospora, the microscopic parasite that causes it, […] more

• “Crime down across Virginia in 2025, per new VSP report.” — WAVY • “Justice Dept. taps veteran lawyer to lead Virginia federal prosecutor’s office.” — The Washington Post  • “Virginia Department of Social Services office evacuated after staff receive threats.” — WRIC • “New study aims to map dangerous heat islands in Northern Virginia.” […] more

(BPT) - Key takeawaysVideo games can be a powerful tool for teaching and preserving history.World of Warships, a naval battle multiplayer game, offers players an opportunity to immerse themselves in … more