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Why Georgia’s Medicaid work requirements are a crucial test case
Georgia is set to become the only state in the country to impose work requirements on Medicaid recipients, and the success or failure of its plan could be a test case for other states that are planning ahead for the next Republican White House.
By Firenews Feed10 months ago in Journal
Shein’s Trip Exposes The Problem With The Fashion Influencer Industry
This week, six fashion influencers found themselves the subject of internet scrutiny. The group had gone on a trip to Shein’s “innovation center” in Guangzhou, China, and the videos many posted to social media of clean facilities, spacious work areas, and happy employees painted a very different picture than previous reporting on the fast fashion brand’s questionable production practices. In 2022, a Channel 4 investigative report found that workers at Shein factories were paid as little as 2 cents per piece while working as long as 18 hours a day. More recently, the United States Congress questioned whether the brand’s supply chain includes forced labor. In response, the brand has often deflected, saying they will increase auditing and training.
By Firenews Feed10 months ago in Journal
Canada is falling behind on cleantech as capital and companies flee south
Canada’s cleantech sector has worked hard to earn its reputation as a global leader, but while the US pumps billions into the industry Canadian regulators have been dragging their heels, and experts warn that it’s causing homegrown innovation to migrate south.
By Firenews Feed10 months ago in Journal
How restore an iPhone from a backup
When you move to a new iPhone you don’t want to spend ages setting everything up from scratch to get the apps, data and settings just the way you like them. That’s why restoring from a backup is so convenient: one quick tap, a bit of a wait, and you’re good to go.
By Firenews Feed10 months ago in Journal
Rado become the Official Timing Partner of England’s men’s and women’s teams
Rado become the Official Timing Partner of England’s men’s and women’s teams. Swiss watch brand Rado have partnered with the ECB, becoming the Official Timing Partner for England’s men’s and women’s teams.
By Firenews Feed10 months ago in Journal
Trump’s GOP support dips slightly after his indictment over classified documents, AP-NORC poll finds
Former President Donald Trump’s criminal indictment on charges of mishandling government secrets appears to have dented his popularity among Republicans — but only slightly —- according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
By Firenews Feed10 months ago in Journal
Misinformation Obscures Standards Guiding Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
Almost three weeks after Florida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, signed a bill making it a felony for doctors to provide gender-affirming care to transgender minors, a judge issued a preliminary injunction preventing enforcement of the law for three children whose parents are part of an ongoing lawsuit.
By Firenews Feed10 months ago in Journal
Expect a hot, smoky summer in much of America. Here’s why you’d better get used to it
The only break much of America can hope for anytime soon from eye-watering dangerous smok e from fire-struck Canada is brief bouts of shirt-soaking sweltering heat and humidity from a southern heat wave that has already proven deadly, forecasters say.
By Firenews Feed10 months ago in Journal
We Found The Best Plus-Size Dresses For Summer On Amazon
Finding a great summer dress is no easy feat — and the task can be even more difficult if you’re shopping for plus size styles. While some stores have limited size options to choose from, mega-retailers like Amazon can have hundreds of pages of plus size clothing to pore over — an arduous task for anyone suffering from decision fatigue or finger-scroll strain. The good news? We’ve found the best of the best Amazon plus size dresses out there, from comfortable options to wear to work to showstoppers perfect for your BFF’s summer wedding.
By Firenews Feed10 months ago in Journal
PitchBook analysts say 2023 VC funding is “pretty much shot,” long-term recovery appears likely
As the economy has deteriorated, non-traditional investors have pulled back from the venture capital (VC) space and the initial public offering (IPO) market has cooled.
By Firenews Feed10 months ago in Journal
What’s up with the smelly seaweed washing up on the beaches of Florida?
In this series, Lonely Planet’s team of writers and editors answers your travel problems and provides tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. We called on Lonely Planet writer Jackie Gutierrez-Jones – a born-and-bred South Florida native and Caribbean expert – to share her thoughts and advice on maximizing your beach vacation when nature has…other plans.
By Firenews Feed10 months ago in Journal