Trump speaks with Taiwan leader roils China diplomacy
President elect Donald Trump defended calling Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen, prompting an angry China response. Beijing urged adherence to the one China policy while warning that Taiwan remains a renegade province. The call marks a sharp deviation from traditional diplomacy.
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Tomblin funds fight against substance abuse in West Virginia
Gov Earl Ray Tomblin announced 1.3 million in funding from wholesale drug settlement proceeds to expand residential treatment for women detox beds for youth and adults and to aid law enforcement in stopping drug diversion. He praised the Substance Abuse Advisory Council and outlined programs including crackdown on rogue pain clinics overdose reversal medication and a toll free hotline. The governor noted a waiver request to CMS to improve Medicaid care for those with substance abuse issues and urged the council to remain active after his term.
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Hawaii snow on Mauna Kea could top two feet
A winter storm warning extends through Saturday as Hawaii summits may see 20 to 30 inches of fresh snow on Mauna Kea and 14 000 foot elevations. National Weather Service forecasters note snow is rare but expected on the high summit, with temperatures in the mid 20s to low 30s.
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Safety first when shopping gifts for kids this holiday season
Holiday shoppers face high safety emphasis as ads push popular toys. The CPSC notes 265000 toy injuries in 2012 with 72 percent to under fifteens and 69 percent to those under twelve. many deaths stem from drowning or suffocation. Balloons pose choking risk for under eight. avoid uninflated or broken balloons. Verify lead-free toys and secure battery compartments to prevent burns from button or AAA batteries. Magnets pose ingestion risks. avoid small magnets and check recalls on the CPSC site.
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Toy safety tips for consumers
Read packaging for age suitability and avoid projectile toys or those with sharp points. Keep older child toys away from younger siblings and do not buy toys with removable parts that can be swallowed. Choose non toxic materials and flame resistant fabrics, and washable stuffed toys. Decline hand me downs that may fail current safety standards.
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