Emerald ash borer found in Creston fifth Iowa site
The emerald ash borer, a tree-killing pest, has been confirmed in Creston marking the fifth Iowa location detected with the infestation. Local officials urge monitoring and preventive actions as authorities track spread and impact on public trees.
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London theater ceiling collapse injures dozens
A ceiling downfall at a crowded London theater on Thursday injures nearly 90 people during a performance. Emergency crews respond as patrons are treated on site and at nearby hospitals. No update yet on the cause or full extent of injuries.
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MAC Approves District Football Move
The Mississippi Athletic Conference approves district football for the upcoming season while the Mississippi Valley Conference remains undecided. The move aims to streamline competition and scheduling across member schools as districts align for play.
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iPads in the classroom in Los Angeles district delays
In a southeast Los Angeles County elementary, students use iPads for reading and math as a district wide initiative to provide tablets to every student stalls. A security lapse at a high school prompted delays, heightening national caution as districts reassess training and policy before broader rollout.
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Maywood Elementary
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Martinez
Los Angeles County
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Apple
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Insurance delays threaten Iowa low income coverage start
Thousands of modest income residents who applied on the federal marketplace may lose coverage on January 1 due to a disconnect between federal and state officials. The federal determination lists over 10,000 applicants as eligible for Iowa public insurance, but complete data has not been transmitted to the state.
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Iowa
Healthcare. Gov
Farmers Overpaid by 7.8 Billion in 2012 Drought
Iowa State economist Bruce Babcock and the Environmental Working Group released a report funded to cut waste in the crop insurance program. They find overpayments totaling 7.8 billion as drought payouts rose from an expected 6.2 billion to actual 14 billion, urging guidance for a new farm bill.
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Iowa State University
Bruce Babcock
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Target breach exposes data from about 40 million cards
Secret Service investigates a data breach at Target stores affecting about 40 million credit and debit cards during the first three weeks of the holiday season. The theft spanned 19 days starting the day before Thanksgiving, marking the second-largest breach at a U.S. retailer.
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Check Your Cards Regularly For Unauthorized Purchases
Monitor credit and debit card accounts frequently for any purchases you did not make. Even small transactions can signal fraud, so review statements promptly and report suspicious activity to your issuer to minimize potential losses.
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