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Georgia has the only Medicaid work requirement in the nation.  Mississippi could be next

Georgia has the only Medicaid work requirement in the nation. Mississippi could be next

JACKSON, MISS. (AP) — After years of refusing to expand Medicaid, some Republican leaders in Mississippi now say they’re open to the policy — if they can require new enrollees to have jobs. That approach may depend on presidential politics and the ongoing legal battle in Georgia. In a statement to The Associated Press, Lt. …

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New York AG says it will seize Donald Trump’s assets if he can’t pay 4 million in civil fraud debt

New York AG says it will seize Donald Trump’s assets if he can’t pay $454 million in civil fraud debt

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump may be at risk of losing some of his prized real estate if he can’t pay his staggering civil fraud fine in New York. With interest, he owes the state nearly $454 million — and that’s the amount growing by $87,502 every day until he pays. New York Attorney …

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How AI healthcare chatbots learn from the issues of an Indian women’s organization

How AI healthcare chatbots learn from the issues of an Indian women’s organization

NEW YORK — Komal Vilas Tatkare says he has no one to ask about his most personal health questions. “There are only men in my home – no ladies,” said the 32-year-old mum and housewife in Mumbai. “I’m not talking to anyone here. So I used this app as it helps me with my personal …

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Georgia has the only Medicaid work requirement in the nation.  Mississippi could be next

Georgia has the only Medicaid work requirement in the nation. Mississippi could be next

JACKSON, MISS. — After years of refusing to expand Medicaid, some Republican leaders in Mississippi now say they are open to the policy — if they can require new enrollees to have jobs. That approach may depend on presidential politics and the ongoing legal battle in Georgia. In a statement to The Associated Press, Lt. …

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Stock market today: Wall Street ends mostly higher after a late wave of buying |  Business

Stock market today: Wall Street ends mostly higher after a late wave of buying | Business

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks ended mostly higher on Wall Street Wednesday after a lackluster day of trading with major technology stocks once again acting as a heavy weight on the market. The S&P 500 rose 6.29 points, or 0.1%, to 4,981.80. The benchmark index spent much of the day losing territory before climbing higher …

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James Biden says the president was not involved in the family business

James Biden says the president was not involved in the family business

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has “never had any involvement” in the business dealings of other family members, his brother James Biden testified Wednesday when he appeared for a voluntary private interview on Capitol Hill as part of the House Republican impeachment inquiry. “I’ve had a 50-year career in various business ventures. Joe Biden …

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Stock market today: More weakness in tech companies drags Wall Street lower

Stock market today: More weakness in tech companies drags Wall Street lower

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell on Wall Street on Wednesday as weakness in technology companies continued to drag down the market. The S&P 500 was down 0.5% in afternoon trade. The tech-heavy Nasdaq gave up 1.1 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 178 points, or 0.5 percent, as of 2:43 p.m. ET. …

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Hairstyle and school dress code: Some students see signs of racism

Hairstyle and school dress code: Some students see signs of racism

Ever since schools have had hairstyles as part of the dress code, some students have seen the rules as attempts to deny their cultural and religious identity. Nowhere have school hair rules been a bigger flashpoint than in Texas, where court trial this week is to determine whether high school administrators can continue to punish …

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The Connecticut police officer who fatally shot a man in a parked car will stand trial

The Connecticut police officer who fatally shot a man in a parked car will stand trial

Jury selection is set to begin in the trial of a Connecticut state trooper who fired seven times into a parked car in 2020, killing a 19-year-old man from DAVE COLLINS Associated Press February 21, 2024, 12:37 AM ET • 3 minutes of reading A Connecticut state trooper who killed a 19-year-old man while firing …

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Lotus Technology Stock jumped.  What you need to know about new EV stocks.

Lotus Technology Stock jumped. What you need to know about new EV stocks.

Investors can now buy shares in iconic car brand Lotus. On Tuesday morning, Lotus Technology announced the completion of its merger with special purpose acquisition firm L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp. . Lotus Technology is effectively a distributor for UK-based manufacturer Lotus Cars and also sells its own electric vehicle models. The combined company’s name …

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