Iowa’s binge drinking cited as cancer risk driver
Iowa researchers link alcohol to higher cancer rates and warn the public. A 2023 NIH study found alcohol contributes to over 75,000 cancer cases and 19,000 deaths nationwide yearly, with 22 percent of Iowa adults binge drinking in 2022. County rates vary with Jackson Highest at 27 percent and urban counties near 20 percent.
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Adolescent alcohol exposure linked to later cancer risk in Iowa
UI experts warn binge drinking among youths raises long term cancer risk by damaging DNA and harming immunity. Iowa faces high projected cancer burdens though survivors rise. officials urge population level actions like taxes and stronger vendor liability to curb consumption.
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Biden informant with Russian intel contacts tied to Burisma case
Las Vegas prosecutors say Alexander Smirnov a former FBI informant who alleged Burisma paid Hunter and Joe Biden 5 million dollars in 2015 had contacts with Russian intelligence officials. He awaits trial on charges of false statements and record fabrication. Smirnov released to home confinement with GPS in Nevada. his case relates to the Biden impeachment inquiry.
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Iowa RFRA debate divides Democrats and Republicans
Iowa lawmakers clash over a religious freedom bill RFRA with amendments aimed at protecting civil rights. Democrat Sen. Janice Weiner argues against broad exemptions that could enable discrimination while Republican Sen. Jason Schultz defends restoring the original First Amendment intent. The measure advances to the House and awaits Senate action and governor's signature.
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