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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) – According to U.S. Census data, Springfield’s poverty rate is more than double the national average, and studies have shown that people living in poverty are at higher risk for behavioral health issues like anxiety and depression, especially in Black and Brown communities.Now a local Springfield nonprofit is working to solve the problem.”It’s about understanding that these illnesses affect us mentally and spiritually and that we don’t have to deal with them alone,” Della Blake said.It’s no secret that living in poverty takes a serious toll on a person’s mental and emotional health. According to the U.S.…

As London- and Switzerland-based designer Martina Wyss celebrates her 10th anniversary, she is looking to investors, mentors and partners to help spread her message of mindful luxury. Zurich, Switzerland–(Newsfile Corp. – August 13, 2024)–In a world of fashion often centered around luxury, a quiet revolution is underway – a movement away from flashy logos and conspicuous consumption in favor of understated elegance – this is the realm of “mindful luxury.” Mindful luxury is more than just about appearances. It’s a mindset, a philosophy that values ​​timeless sophistication over fads. It may seem like a recent phenomenon, but its roots run…

A bill under consideration in the California Assembly to increase oversight of private equity investments in health care has received enthusiastic support from consumer advocates, labor unions and the California Medical Association but has drawn fierce criticism from hospitals that worry they will lose a potential source of funding.The bill, sponsored by Attorney General Rob Bonta, would require private equity groups and hedge funds to notify the attorney general and get his consent for any proposed acquisitions of many types of health care businesses. It would also strengthen state laws that prohibit non-physicians from directly employing or directing physicians’ activities,…

Superalloy (SAI), a leading global manufacturer of automotive wheel rims, reported strong financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2024. {alcircleadd} The Taiwan-based company saw a strong rise in orders in the first half of the year, driven mainly by increased demand from European and Japanese premium auto brands, including Toyota, Jaguar Land Rover, Porsche, BMW and Ferrari. This surge in orders effectively offset a decline in shipments to U.S. brands. As a tier 1 supplier to the world’s leading automakers, SAI has customers across the globe and experience designing products for major automakers in Europe, the…

(WFSB) – Connecticut is requiring high school athletes to undergo pre-competition physical exams before stepping on the field this fall, but one Windsor family is learning that the results of the physicals don’t necessarily mean their students will be able to play safely.Standing 6-foot-5 and weighing more than 290 pounds, 15-year-old Elijah Rivera was coming into his own.”He was the youngest and the biggest,” said Elijah’s father, Jay Rivera. “He opened the microwave and literally ripped the handle off.”Elijah was learning how to use his powers as a football player at Windsor High School when he collapsed during practice on…

Back-to-school shopping can drain your monthly budget, but you can limit the damage by using a rewards credit card for your purchases. Since these are purchases you plan on making anyway, it makes sense to earn cash back, points, or miles that can help offset your overall spending.For frequent Walmart shoppers, we’ve curated a list of the best credit cards for Walmart and back-to-school shopping. Some of our favorites include the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express, but we think there’s something that can work for everyone.Let’s compare the details of the…

George Clooney is friends with his “Wolves” co-star Brad Pitt, but he’s not above being nice when it comes to Pitt’s collaborator Quentin Tarantino.During a joint interview with Pitt for GQ, Clooney slammed Tarantino after it was pointed out that Pitt had worked with the famous director (Pitt starred in Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, for which he won an Oscar).”I’m kind of annoyed because Quentin said some bad things about me recently,” Clooney said of the writer-director with whom he worked on Robert Rodriguez’s 1996 vampire film “From Dusk Till Dawn.””He was in an interview and he…

Falls Church, Virginia — When was the last time you checked to see if your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System was up to date? If it’s been a while, it’s very important that you take the time to log into DEERS and review or update your information. “DEERS plays a vital role in the administration and management of military health care benefits, supporting the needs of service members, veterans and their families,” said Regina Julien, deputy assistant secretary for medical operations at the Defense Health Agency. “It is essential that beneficiaries can update their information in…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A federal grand jury heard testimony Tuesday about a fraud scheme that stole the Graceland fortune from Elvis Presley’s family. Among the witnesses called was Rasheed Jeremy Carballo, a former acquaintance of Lisa Holden, a Branson, Missouri, woman with a long history of fraud, check forgery and other misconduct that led to her serving time in state and federal prison. NBC News first reported Holden’s connections to the Graceland project in June, including false names, post office boxes, phone numbers and fax numbers. Carvalho, who was Holden’s roommate, previously told NBC News that he had revealed details…

Last weekend, while I was parked at Ambassador Town Centre waiting to pick up my kids from work, I saw something truly amazing.In the space of about ten minutes, I saw something happen not once, but three times.To the three young people who were shopping at Ambassador Town Centre last Sunday, I saw what you did.Ambassador Town CentreGoogle MapsAmbassador Town Center Lafayette, LouisianaAmbassador Town Center is a popular shopping and dining destination in Lafayette, Louisiana, located at the busy intersection of Ambassador Caffery Parkway and Caliste Saloum Road.Home to major retailers such as Costco, Target and Dick’s Sporting Goods, it’s…