St. Paul plans second wave of $500 monthly checks for low-income families

St. Paul is planning to distribute a second wave of $500 monthly cash payments to 333 low-income families over two years, Mayor Melvin Carter announced Wednesday.

State action vs. disability service provider could affect hundreds

The closure of Bridges MN, which has 1,400 employees and serves some 500 adults statewide, could strand people with serious mental illnesses and developmental disabilities who rely on the provider for housing, employment services and in-home care. Many of these clients have nowhere else to turn — particularly as group homes and day service providers curtail services, according to disability advocates and families.

Minnesotans can legally buy edibles and beverages containing cannabis ingredient THC starting Friday

Minnesotans who are 21 or older can start buying edibles and beverages that contain THC — the ingredient in cannabis that gets you high — under a new state law that takes effect Friday.

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Last remaining WWII Medal of Honor recipient, Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams, dies at 98 Williams received the nation’s highest award for valor in combat because of his “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity” on Feb. 23, 1945, when he was a 21-year-old corporal during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Read more >

US to augment military’s air defenses in Europe and establish permanent garrison in Poland, Biden says Adding firepower in Europe has been a high priority for the Army in recent years as it seeks to bring back its weapons stocks on the Continent to levels that were commonplace during the Cold War. Read more >

Outcome of Ukraine war will determine long-term American security, senators attending NATO summit say Two members of the Senate NATO Observer Group vowed Wednesday to keep the American public engaged with the war in Ukraine despite inflation and other domestic challenges, linking the outcome of the conflict to long-term national security. Read more >   DOD inspector general to evaluate Pentagon’s intelligence sharing about the Ukraine war The Defense Department Inspector General’s Office will soon evaluate the Pentagon’s efforts to share intelligence with allies and partners regarding Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. Read more >   Veterans group launches coalition to recruit 100,000 vets to help combat poll worker shortage A veterans organization has partnered with other veterans and civic groups to launch a coalition to recruit 100,000 veterans to help overcome a shortage of poll workers for the midterm elections in November. Read more >

US bases in Europe await imminent arrival of COVID-19 shots for kids under 5 Doses of the vaccine for children under 5 will be shipped to Air Force, Army and Navy installations in Europe starting Friday, according to the Defense Logistics Agency. Read more >   Scout district in Japan recognizes first female Eagle Scout For her project, Lillian Vogel renovated a garden at Yokosuka Middle School that had fallen into disrepair during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more >   Mattis marries physicist in Vegas ceremony Former Marine Gen. and Defense Secretary James Mattis married a physicist in a ceremony officiated by an Elvis impersonator Saturday in Las Vegas, according to reports. Read more >   Munsch assumes command of Navy forces in Europe, Africa Adm. Stuart B. Munsch took over this week as leader of the Navy’s forces in Europe and Africa, the service said. Read more >   Video | Stripes in 7 for June 29, 2022 This edition features stories on Canada investing in North America defense, delays to elevator repairs at Camp Humphreys and more. Read more >   Japan told US helicopters observe Tokyo low-altitude limits A review of U.S. military flights by U.S. authorities found none had dipped below a minimum safe altitude over central Tokyo, Japan’s Foreign Ministry said. Read more >

 

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Podcast on the Economy: What Issues are Keeping CEOs up at Night?

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with our Chief Economist Dana Peterson. The two discuss the results of our new C-Suite Outlook Midyear survey, which polled global business executives.

Tune in to learn more about the economic impacts of the war in Ukraine and how it has changed the global economic outlook, actions CEOs are taking to address inflation and prepare for recession, and what the upended geopolitical landscape means for the relationship between the US and China.

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VA helps migraine sufferers

View as a webpage / Share Veterans Health Care  June 30, 2022 VA health care news you can use There’s a lot going on in VA health care. Here are some of our latest stories about Veterans and for Veterans. Find out how to apply for VA health care benefits. VA helps headache sufferers VA’s Headache Center of Excellence program focuses on treating Veterans through a holistic approach, including physical therapy, exercise, diet and nutrition changes, Botox injections, medications and other advanced therapies. Read More User-friendly apps give Veterans more data control Army Veteran Gabriel Villegas talks about the value he gets from mobile apps that connect directly to his VA.gov profile. Read More   Why you should stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccination? In addition to getting your initial COVID-19 vaccine, you’re best protected when you stay up to date with your boosters too. Read More   Veterans in their 80s stay active with home exercise program VA employees launched a home exercise program to improve quality of life for older Veterans. Read More Read more stories here

 

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