110 CDL Schools Targeted as DHS, DOT and DOJ Launch Major Trucking Crackdown
Federal agencies are joining forces to target suspected CDL fraud, training violations and illegal trucking practices, with more than 200 schools facing a synchronized DHS inspection surge across 23
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Average 401(k) Balance Hits Record $155,800 in 2026 as Retirement Savings Rebound
Fidelity’s latest retirement analysis shows the average 401(k) balance jumped 10.5% in the second quarter, while total savings rates remained at a record 14.4%. The average 401(k) balance in the
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North Carolina Nears 100 Opioid Treatment Programs as Overdose Deaths Continue to Fall
North Carolina is preparing to reach a major milestone in its response to the opioid crisis, with the state’s 100th brick-and-mortar Opioid Treatment Program expected to open in October. The
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Africa Tobacco Production Rises 9% Despite Global Decline: WHO
New WHO analysis says Africa’s tobacco-leaf production increased nearly 9% between 2012 and 2024, while global production fell by almost 19%. Tobacco-leaf production is moving in the opposite
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HHS Announces $102 Million for 415 New Health Center Sites to Expand Primary Care Access
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a $102 million investment to expand community health centers, with 415 new sites expected to bring primary care to nearly 1 million more
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International Overdose Awareness Day 2026: Theme, Meaning, Naloxone and How to Help
International Overdose Awareness Day 2026 is being observed on August 31, marking 25 years of global remembrance and action. This year’s theme, “25 Years On. Still Needed.,” highlights the continuing
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Lebanon Schools Set to Reopen as Thousands of Displaced Families Still Shelter in Classrooms
As Lebanon prepares to reopen schools on September 15, thousands of displaced people are still living in public schools, creating a difficult challenge for families, students and education officials.
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Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Joins Soleil Moon Frye’s Shifty Shellshock Documentary
Soleil Moon Frye’s Werewolf in the Waves, a deeply personal documentary about her relationship with late Crazy Town frontman Shifty Shellshock, has added Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way and
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HBO Develops Mystery Drama ‘Imposter’ From Kalos Chu With ‘The Penguin’ Creator Lauren LeFranc Producing
HBO is developing the mystery drama “Imposter,” a spec script from first-time screenwriter Kalos Chu, with “The Penguin” creator Lauren LeFranc attached as executive producer. HBO is moving forward
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Why Did Lionel Messi Retire From Argentina? His Father’s Death and World Cup Final Changed His Decision
Lionel Messi has ended his Argentina international career at 39, revealing that he had already written his retirement statement two days after the 2026 World Cup final and became even more certain
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