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Month: May 2024

Maui wildfires spark insurance crisis in Hawaii, state races to address soaring premiums

By Duane Shimogawa Click here for updates on this story     MAUI COUNTY, Hawaii (KITV) — The Maui wildfires has catapulted Hawaii into the same insurance category as other higher-risk states across the country such as California and Florida. Condominium insurance premiums are skyrocketing and insurers are leaving the state. Experts say the state is in

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to undergo procedure at Walter Reed, will transfer power to deputy

By TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will undergo a medical procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Friday evening and will transfer power temporarily to his deputy, Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said in a statement. Austin is continuing to deal with bladder issues that arose

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Case dismissed against Maryland couple accused of patient privacy violations to help Russia

BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge has tossed a case against a Maryland couple accused of divulging patients’ medical records as part of a conspiracy to aid Russia. The Baltimore Sun reports that U.S. District Court Judge Stephanie Gallagher on Wednesday said the government “bungled” speedy trial procedures and dismissed the case with prejudice. That

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Colorado group empowers ALS patients with special ski session: “The feeling brings me peace”

By Mekialaya White Click here for updates on this story     COLORADO (KCNC) — Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that poses significant challenges to those affected. ALS United Rocky Mountain is fighting for a cure, helping Coloradans with ALS live their lives to the fullest with critical

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