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msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_809328080#0_1659208239 | Title: Latinx Communities in America | Urban Institute
Headings: Latinx Communities in America
Latinx Communities in America
Latinx Essential Workers Are the Backbone of Our Economy. How Can We Ensure They Aren’t Forgotten during Its Recovery?
The 2020 Census Deadline Was Just Extended, but so Far, Texas Has Failed to Ensure Its Latinx Residents Are Accurately Counted
Black and Hispanic Landlords Are Facing Great Financial Struggles because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. They Also Support Their Tenants at Higher Rates.
The Pandemic Is Threatening Latino Entrepreneurship, but Local Leaders Can Help
Economic Hardships from COVID-19 Are Hitting Black and Latinx People Hardest. Here Are Five Actions Local Leaders Can Take
Black and Hispanic People See Biggest Potential Poverty Reduction from Select HEROES Act Policies
Supporting Immigrant Families in Houston
Supporting Immigrant Families in Las Vegas
The COVID-19 Crisis Continues to Have Uneven Economic Impact by Race and Ethnicity
Racial and Ethnic Representation in Postsecondary Education
Immigrant Families Hit Hard by the Pandemic May Be Afraid to Receive the Help They Need
One in Six Adults in California Immigrant Families Reported Avoiding Public Benefits in 2019
Amid Confusion over the Public Charge Rule, Immigrant Families Continued Avoiding Public Benefits in 2019
How Philanthropy Can Partner with Government to Meet Critical Needs during COVID-19
Latinx Unemployment Is Highest of All Racial and Ethnic Groups for the First Time on Record
How COVID-19 Is Affecting Black and Latino Families’ Employment and Financial Well-Being
Hispanic Homebuyers Will Be Critical for the Next Housing Market Recovery. Here’s Why They May Struggle.
Hispanic Adults in Families with Noncitizens Disproportionately Feel the Economic Fallout From COVID-19
The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Straining Families’ Abilities to Afford Basic Needs
Essential Construction Work during the Pandemic Needs to Prioritize Worker Safety
What Do “Stay-at-Home” Orders Mean for Families in Unsafe or Unrepaired Homes?
Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis: Equitable Lending to Boost Small Business Recovery
How Efforts in Two Cities Are Increasing Economic Opportunity for Young Men of Color
On Eve of 2020 Census, Many People in Hard-to-Count Groups Remain Concerned about Participating
Dos Métodos: Two Classroom Language Models in Head Start
Separating Race from Ethnicity in Surveys Risks an Inaccurate Picture of the Latinx Community
Four Strategies to Maximize Latinx-Focused Philanthropy and Charitable Efforts
How Social Scientists Can Incorporate a “Latinx Lens” in Their Work
Three Decades of Mary's Center's Social Change Model
Public Policy Research on and by US Latinos: A Conversation with Dr. Matt Barreto
What Do We Know about Section 1325?
Five Ways the “Public Charge” Rule Is Affecting Immigrants in America
Mapping the Hispanic Homeownership Gap
Safety Net Access in the Context of the Public Charge Rule
How Uncertainty Surrounding the “Public Charge” Rule Leads to Hardship for Immigrant Families
Adults in Immigrant Families Report Avoiding Routine Activities Because of Immigration Concerns
Ante Preocupaciones de Inmigración, Adultos de Familias Inmigrantes Reportan Que Evitan Actividades de Rutina
One in Seven Adults in Immigrant Families Reported Avoiding Public Benefit Programs in 2018
Uno de Cada Siete Adultos en Familias Inmigrantes Se Abstuvo de Participar en Programas Sociales en el Año 2018
With Public Charge Rule Looming, One in Seven Adults in Immigrant Families Reported Avoiding Public Benefit Programs in 2018
Four financial challenges facing Hispanic Americans
State of Immigrants in the District of Columbia
A Summit on Hispanic Wealth: Emerging Perspectives on Homeownership, Entrepreneurship, Savings and Investments
Seven strategies to boost Hispanic homeownership
A Pilot Study of Landlord Acceptance of Housing Choice Vouchers
Years of tightening immigration enforcement paved the way to “zero tolerance”
Changing immigration policies may prevent human trafficking survivors from seeking help and justice
Can nonprofits and philanthropy help fill gaps in the crisis response for Puerto Rico?
Hispanics’ Retirement Transitions and Differences by Nativity
Hispanics’ Retirement Security
Building America: The immigrant construction workforce
We don’t know how many Latinos are affected by the criminal justice system
Why are debt collections so prevalent in black and Latino neighborhoods?
Latinos and African Americans: Shared experiences, shared solutions
Hispanics in the housing industry
Trabajadores y profesionales en la industria de la vivienda
“Worst Case Housing”: Let’s not forget the physical housing conditions story
Housing Discrimination against Racial and Ethnic Minorities 2012: Full Report
State of Latinos in the District of Columbia
Content: Latinx Communities in America | Urban Institute
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Latinx Communities in America
The Latinx community is the largest ethnic group in America today and a major force contributing to—and reshaping—the economic, social, and cultural fabric of our society. The Urban Institute delivers timely data and evidence that deepen understanding of the diverse experiences of Latinx people and demonstrate how various policies, programs, and practices affect their lives. Our work provides policymakers, advocates, philanthropists, and other change agents with the facts they need to advance opportunity, equity, and upward mobility for Latinx people. This page curates Urban research and other products relevant to the Latinx community. We welcome conversations with and questions from changemakers across the country as we continue to develop this body of work and our engagement with Latinx people. To reach one of our experts, please email [email protected]. Note: We’ve chosen to use “Latinx” because it may be more inclusive of the way members of this population self-identify, but we also recognize that not every member of this population identifies with the term. We know that language is constantly evolving—and so will we. Research
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Latinx Essential Workers Are the Backbone of Our Economy. | https://www.urban.org/features/latinx-communities-america |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_809328080#1_1659214880 | Title: Latinx Communities in America | Urban Institute
Headings: Latinx Communities in America
Latinx Communities in America
Latinx Essential Workers Are the Backbone of Our Economy. How Can We Ensure They Aren’t Forgotten during Its Recovery?
The 2020 Census Deadline Was Just Extended, but so Far, Texas Has Failed to Ensure Its Latinx Residents Are Accurately Counted
Black and Hispanic Landlords Are Facing Great Financial Struggles because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. They Also Support Their Tenants at Higher Rates.
The Pandemic Is Threatening Latino Entrepreneurship, but Local Leaders Can Help
Economic Hardships from COVID-19 Are Hitting Black and Latinx People Hardest. Here Are Five Actions Local Leaders Can Take
Black and Hispanic People See Biggest Potential Poverty Reduction from Select HEROES Act Policies
Supporting Immigrant Families in Houston
Supporting Immigrant Families in Las Vegas
The COVID-19 Crisis Continues to Have Uneven Economic Impact by Race and Ethnicity
Racial and Ethnic Representation in Postsecondary Education
Immigrant Families Hit Hard by the Pandemic May Be Afraid to Receive the Help They Need
One in Six Adults in California Immigrant Families Reported Avoiding Public Benefits in 2019
Amid Confusion over the Public Charge Rule, Immigrant Families Continued Avoiding Public Benefits in 2019
How Philanthropy Can Partner with Government to Meet Critical Needs during COVID-19
Latinx Unemployment Is Highest of All Racial and Ethnic Groups for the First Time on Record
How COVID-19 Is Affecting Black and Latino Families’ Employment and Financial Well-Being
Hispanic Homebuyers Will Be Critical for the Next Housing Market Recovery. Here’s Why They May Struggle.
Hispanic Adults in Families with Noncitizens Disproportionately Feel the Economic Fallout From COVID-19
The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Straining Families’ Abilities to Afford Basic Needs
Essential Construction Work during the Pandemic Needs to Prioritize Worker Safety
What Do “Stay-at-Home” Orders Mean for Families in Unsafe or Unrepaired Homes?
Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis: Equitable Lending to Boost Small Business Recovery
How Efforts in Two Cities Are Increasing Economic Opportunity for Young Men of Color
On Eve of 2020 Census, Many People in Hard-to-Count Groups Remain Concerned about Participating
Dos Métodos: Two Classroom Language Models in Head Start
Separating Race from Ethnicity in Surveys Risks an Inaccurate Picture of the Latinx Community
Four Strategies to Maximize Latinx-Focused Philanthropy and Charitable Efforts
How Social Scientists Can Incorporate a “Latinx Lens” in Their Work
Three Decades of Mary's Center's Social Change Model
Public Policy Research on and by US Latinos: A Conversation with Dr. Matt Barreto
What Do We Know about Section 1325?
Five Ways the “Public Charge” Rule Is Affecting Immigrants in America
Mapping the Hispanic Homeownership Gap
Safety Net Access in the Context of the Public Charge Rule
How Uncertainty Surrounding the “Public Charge” Rule Leads to Hardship for Immigrant Families
Adults in Immigrant Families Report Avoiding Routine Activities Because of Immigration Concerns
Ante Preocupaciones de Inmigración, Adultos de Familias Inmigrantes Reportan Que Evitan Actividades de Rutina
One in Seven Adults in Immigrant Families Reported Avoiding Public Benefit Programs in 2018
Uno de Cada Siete Adultos en Familias Inmigrantes Se Abstuvo de Participar en Programas Sociales en el Año 2018
With Public Charge Rule Looming, One in Seven Adults in Immigrant Families Reported Avoiding Public Benefit Programs in 2018
Four financial challenges facing Hispanic Americans
State of Immigrants in the District of Columbia
A Summit on Hispanic Wealth: Emerging Perspectives on Homeownership, Entrepreneurship, Savings and Investments
Seven strategies to boost Hispanic homeownership
A Pilot Study of Landlord Acceptance of Housing Choice Vouchers
Years of tightening immigration enforcement paved the way to “zero tolerance”
Changing immigration policies may prevent human trafficking survivors from seeking help and justice
Can nonprofits and philanthropy help fill gaps in the crisis response for Puerto Rico?
Hispanics’ Retirement Transitions and Differences by Nativity
Hispanics’ Retirement Security
Building America: The immigrant construction workforce
We don’t know how many Latinos are affected by the criminal justice system
Why are debt collections so prevalent in black and Latino neighborhoods?
Latinos and African Americans: Shared experiences, shared solutions
Hispanics in the housing industry
Trabajadores y profesionales en la industria de la vivienda
“Worst Case Housing”: Let’s not forget the physical housing conditions story
Housing Discrimination against Racial and Ethnic Minorities 2012: Full Report
State of Latinos in the District of Columbia
Content: To reach one of our experts, please email [email protected]. Note: We’ve chosen to use “Latinx” because it may be more inclusive of the way members of this population self-identify, but we also recognize that not every member of this population identifies with the term. We know that language is constantly evolving—and so will we. Research
Urban Wire
Events
All
Urban Wire
Latinx Essential Workers Are the Backbone of Our Economy. How Can We Ensure They Aren’t Forgotten during Its Recovery? Latinxs are nearly 20 percent of the US population, making them increasingly consequential to the labor market. October 09, 2020 | Jessica Perez, Fernanda Caceres
Urban Wire
The 2020 Census Deadline Was Just Extended, but so Far, Texas Has Failed to Ensure Its Latinx Residents Are Accurately Counted
Latinx communities in Texas are at risk of losing political representation and economic opportunity because of an unprecedentedly large undercount. October 02, 2020 | Madeline Brown, Robert Santos
Urban Wire
Black and Hispanic Landlords Are Facing Great Financial Struggles because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. They Also Support Their Tenants at Higher Rates. | https://www.urban.org/features/latinx-communities-america |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_809328080#2_1659221263 | Title: Latinx Communities in America | Urban Institute
Headings: Latinx Communities in America
Latinx Communities in America
Latinx Essential Workers Are the Backbone of Our Economy. How Can We Ensure They Aren’t Forgotten during Its Recovery?
The 2020 Census Deadline Was Just Extended, but so Far, Texas Has Failed to Ensure Its Latinx Residents Are Accurately Counted
Black and Hispanic Landlords Are Facing Great Financial Struggles because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. They Also Support Their Tenants at Higher Rates.
The Pandemic Is Threatening Latino Entrepreneurship, but Local Leaders Can Help
Economic Hardships from COVID-19 Are Hitting Black and Latinx People Hardest. Here Are Five Actions Local Leaders Can Take
Black and Hispanic People See Biggest Potential Poverty Reduction from Select HEROES Act Policies
Supporting Immigrant Families in Houston
Supporting Immigrant Families in Las Vegas
The COVID-19 Crisis Continues to Have Uneven Economic Impact by Race and Ethnicity
Racial and Ethnic Representation in Postsecondary Education
Immigrant Families Hit Hard by the Pandemic May Be Afraid to Receive the Help They Need
One in Six Adults in California Immigrant Families Reported Avoiding Public Benefits in 2019
Amid Confusion over the Public Charge Rule, Immigrant Families Continued Avoiding Public Benefits in 2019
How Philanthropy Can Partner with Government to Meet Critical Needs during COVID-19
Latinx Unemployment Is Highest of All Racial and Ethnic Groups for the First Time on Record
How COVID-19 Is Affecting Black and Latino Families’ Employment and Financial Well-Being
Hispanic Homebuyers Will Be Critical for the Next Housing Market Recovery. Here’s Why They May Struggle.
Hispanic Adults in Families with Noncitizens Disproportionately Feel the Economic Fallout From COVID-19
The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Straining Families’ Abilities to Afford Basic Needs
Essential Construction Work during the Pandemic Needs to Prioritize Worker Safety
What Do “Stay-at-Home” Orders Mean for Families in Unsafe or Unrepaired Homes?
Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis: Equitable Lending to Boost Small Business Recovery
How Efforts in Two Cities Are Increasing Economic Opportunity for Young Men of Color
On Eve of 2020 Census, Many People in Hard-to-Count Groups Remain Concerned about Participating
Dos Métodos: Two Classroom Language Models in Head Start
Separating Race from Ethnicity in Surveys Risks an Inaccurate Picture of the Latinx Community
Four Strategies to Maximize Latinx-Focused Philanthropy and Charitable Efforts
How Social Scientists Can Incorporate a “Latinx Lens” in Their Work
Three Decades of Mary's Center's Social Change Model
Public Policy Research on and by US Latinos: A Conversation with Dr. Matt Barreto
What Do We Know about Section 1325?
Five Ways the “Public Charge” Rule Is Affecting Immigrants in America
Mapping the Hispanic Homeownership Gap
Safety Net Access in the Context of the Public Charge Rule
How Uncertainty Surrounding the “Public Charge” Rule Leads to Hardship for Immigrant Families
Adults in Immigrant Families Report Avoiding Routine Activities Because of Immigration Concerns
Ante Preocupaciones de Inmigración, Adultos de Familias Inmigrantes Reportan Que Evitan Actividades de Rutina
One in Seven Adults in Immigrant Families Reported Avoiding Public Benefit Programs in 2018
Uno de Cada Siete Adultos en Familias Inmigrantes Se Abstuvo de Participar en Programas Sociales en el Año 2018
With Public Charge Rule Looming, One in Seven Adults in Immigrant Families Reported Avoiding Public Benefit Programs in 2018
Four financial challenges facing Hispanic Americans
State of Immigrants in the District of Columbia
A Summit on Hispanic Wealth: Emerging Perspectives on Homeownership, Entrepreneurship, Savings and Investments
Seven strategies to boost Hispanic homeownership
A Pilot Study of Landlord Acceptance of Housing Choice Vouchers
Years of tightening immigration enforcement paved the way to “zero tolerance”
Changing immigration policies may prevent human trafficking survivors from seeking help and justice
Can nonprofits and philanthropy help fill gaps in the crisis response for Puerto Rico?
Hispanics’ Retirement Transitions and Differences by Nativity
Hispanics’ Retirement Security
Building America: The immigrant construction workforce
We don’t know how many Latinos are affected by the criminal justice system
Why are debt collections so prevalent in black and Latino neighborhoods?
Latinos and African Americans: Shared experiences, shared solutions
Hispanics in the housing industry
Trabajadores y profesionales en la industria de la vivienda
“Worst Case Housing”: Let’s not forget the physical housing conditions story
Housing Discrimination against Racial and Ethnic Minorities 2012: Full Report
State of Latinos in the District of Columbia
Content: How Can We Ensure They Aren’t Forgotten during Its Recovery? Latinxs are nearly 20 percent of the US population, making them increasingly consequential to the labor market. October 09, 2020 | Jessica Perez, Fernanda Caceres
Urban Wire
The 2020 Census Deadline Was Just Extended, but so Far, Texas Has Failed to Ensure Its Latinx Residents Are Accurately Counted
Latinx communities in Texas are at risk of losing political representation and economic opportunity because of an unprecedentedly large undercount. October 02, 2020 | Madeline Brown, Robert Santos
Urban Wire
Black and Hispanic Landlords Are Facing Great Financial Struggles because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. They Also Support Their Tenants at Higher Rates. For landlords who are struggling to pay mortgages and are disproportionately people of color, additional policies could alleviate their financial burdens. September 04, 2020 | Laurie Goodman, Jung Hyun Choi
Urban Wire
The Pandemic Is Threatening Latino Entrepreneurship, but Local Leaders Can Help
Small businesses are a key path for building wealth and closing the racial wealth gap, but the pandemic is threatening Latino entrepreneurs. August 21, 2020 | Jorge González-Hermoso
Urban Wire
Economic Hardships from COVID-19 Are Hitting Black and Latinx People Hardest. Here Are Five Actions Local Leaders Can Take
It’s not enough to put “universal” remedies in place and assume the hardest-hit groups will benefit fully. August 12, 2020 | Margery Austin Turner, Monique King-Viehland
Urban Wire
Black and Hispanic People See Biggest Potential Poverty Reduction from Select HEROES Act Policies
Absent new legislation, more than one in five Black and Hispanic people are at risk of being in poverty later this year. | https://www.urban.org/features/latinx-communities-america |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_809328080#6_1659252540 | Title: Latinx Communities in America | Urban Institute
Headings: Latinx Communities in America
Latinx Communities in America
Latinx Essential Workers Are the Backbone of Our Economy. How Can We Ensure They Aren’t Forgotten during Its Recovery?
The 2020 Census Deadline Was Just Extended, but so Far, Texas Has Failed to Ensure Its Latinx Residents Are Accurately Counted
Black and Hispanic Landlords Are Facing Great Financial Struggles because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. They Also Support Their Tenants at Higher Rates.
The Pandemic Is Threatening Latino Entrepreneurship, but Local Leaders Can Help
Economic Hardships from COVID-19 Are Hitting Black and Latinx People Hardest. Here Are Five Actions Local Leaders Can Take
Black and Hispanic People See Biggest Potential Poverty Reduction from Select HEROES Act Policies
Supporting Immigrant Families in Houston
Supporting Immigrant Families in Las Vegas
The COVID-19 Crisis Continues to Have Uneven Economic Impact by Race and Ethnicity
Racial and Ethnic Representation in Postsecondary Education
Immigrant Families Hit Hard by the Pandemic May Be Afraid to Receive the Help They Need
One in Six Adults in California Immigrant Families Reported Avoiding Public Benefits in 2019
Amid Confusion over the Public Charge Rule, Immigrant Families Continued Avoiding Public Benefits in 2019
How Philanthropy Can Partner with Government to Meet Critical Needs during COVID-19
Latinx Unemployment Is Highest of All Racial and Ethnic Groups for the First Time on Record
How COVID-19 Is Affecting Black and Latino Families’ Employment and Financial Well-Being
Hispanic Homebuyers Will Be Critical for the Next Housing Market Recovery. Here’s Why They May Struggle.
Hispanic Adults in Families with Noncitizens Disproportionately Feel the Economic Fallout From COVID-19
The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Straining Families’ Abilities to Afford Basic Needs
Essential Construction Work during the Pandemic Needs to Prioritize Worker Safety
What Do “Stay-at-Home” Orders Mean for Families in Unsafe or Unrepaired Homes?
Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis: Equitable Lending to Boost Small Business Recovery
How Efforts in Two Cities Are Increasing Economic Opportunity for Young Men of Color
On Eve of 2020 Census, Many People in Hard-to-Count Groups Remain Concerned about Participating
Dos Métodos: Two Classroom Language Models in Head Start
Separating Race from Ethnicity in Surveys Risks an Inaccurate Picture of the Latinx Community
Four Strategies to Maximize Latinx-Focused Philanthropy and Charitable Efforts
How Social Scientists Can Incorporate a “Latinx Lens” in Their Work
Three Decades of Mary's Center's Social Change Model
Public Policy Research on and by US Latinos: A Conversation with Dr. Matt Barreto
What Do We Know about Section 1325?
Five Ways the “Public Charge” Rule Is Affecting Immigrants in America
Mapping the Hispanic Homeownership Gap
Safety Net Access in the Context of the Public Charge Rule
How Uncertainty Surrounding the “Public Charge” Rule Leads to Hardship for Immigrant Families
Adults in Immigrant Families Report Avoiding Routine Activities Because of Immigration Concerns
Ante Preocupaciones de Inmigración, Adultos de Familias Inmigrantes Reportan Que Evitan Actividades de Rutina
One in Seven Adults in Immigrant Families Reported Avoiding Public Benefit Programs in 2018
Uno de Cada Siete Adultos en Familias Inmigrantes Se Abstuvo de Participar en Programas Sociales en el Año 2018
With Public Charge Rule Looming, One in Seven Adults in Immigrant Families Reported Avoiding Public Benefit Programs in 2018
Four financial challenges facing Hispanic Americans
State of Immigrants in the District of Columbia
A Summit on Hispanic Wealth: Emerging Perspectives on Homeownership, Entrepreneurship, Savings and Investments
Seven strategies to boost Hispanic homeownership
A Pilot Study of Landlord Acceptance of Housing Choice Vouchers
Years of tightening immigration enforcement paved the way to “zero tolerance”
Changing immigration policies may prevent human trafficking survivors from seeking help and justice
Can nonprofits and philanthropy help fill gaps in the crisis response for Puerto Rico?
Hispanics’ Retirement Transitions and Differences by Nativity
Hispanics’ Retirement Security
Building America: The immigrant construction workforce
We don’t know how many Latinos are affected by the criminal justice system
Why are debt collections so prevalent in black and Latino neighborhoods?
Latinos and African Americans: Shared experiences, shared solutions
Hispanics in the housing industry
Trabajadores y profesionales en la industria de la vivienda
“Worst Case Housing”: Let’s not forget the physical housing conditions story
Housing Discrimination against Racial and Ethnic Minorities 2012: Full Report
State of Latinos in the District of Columbia
Content: Because staying at home is the best chance to slow the pandemic’s spread, policymakers can step in to ensure all homes are safe for families. April 08, 2020 | Carlos Martín
Event
Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis: Equitable Lending to Boost Small Business Recovery
April, 2020
Urban Wire
How Efforts in Two Cities Are Increasing Economic Opportunity for Young Men of Color
A new report explores promising approaches to closing racial economic opportunity gaps. February 27, 2020 | Natalie Spievack, Madeline Brown
Research
On Eve of 2020 Census, Many People in Hard-to-Count Groups Remain Concerned about Participating
February 20, 2020 | Michael Karpman, Stephen Zuckerman, Dulce Gonzalez
Research
Dos Métodos: Two Classroom Language Models in Head Start
October 21, 2019 | Carola Oliva-Olson
Urban Wire
Separating Race from Ethnicity in Surveys Risks an Inaccurate Picture of the Latinx Community
How should Latinx Americans identify their race on the 2020 Census? “ White”? “ Amerindian”? “ Mixed”? “ Other”? October 15, 2019 | Jorge González-Hermoso, Robert Santos
Urban Wire
Four Strategies to Maximize Latinx-Focused Philanthropy and Charitable Efforts
Increases in the Latinx population and overall philanthropic giving have not yet translated into more charitable investments for the Latinx community. | https://www.urban.org/features/latinx-communities-america |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_809402908#3_1659412945 | Title: Highway and Road Expenditures | Urban Institute
Headings: Highway and Road Expenditures
Highway and Road Expenditures
How much do state and local governments spend on highways and roads?
How does state spending differ from local spending and what does the federal government contribute?
How have highway and road expenditures changed over time?
How and why does spending differ across states?
Interactive Data Tools
Further Reading
Content: In 2017, 8 percent of state direct general spending went to highways and roads compared with 4 percent of local direct general spending. State spending is typically for highways and tollways, whereas local governments spend more money on local streets and roads. Both state and local governments dedicate motor fuel tax revenue and highway toll revenue to transportation spending. In 2017, state and local motor fuel tax revenue ($47 billion) accounted for 26 percent of highway and road spending while toll facilities ($18 billion) provided another 10 percent. States collected nearly all motor fuel tax revenue but the collection of toll revenue was roughly evenly divided between states and localities. These are not the only state and local sources of highway and road funds, though. Overall, state and local governments provided three-quarters of highway and road funding ($135 billion) in 2017. Federal intergovernmental transfers for highways and roads were $47 billion dollars in 2017 (26 percent). How have highway and road expenditures changed over time? In 1977, state and local governments spent $93 billion on highways and roads (in 2017 inflation-adjusted dollars). | https://www.urban.org/policy-centers/cross-center-initiatives/state-and-local-finance-initiative/state-and-local-backgrounders/highway-and-road-expenditures |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_809402908#4_1659414858 | Title: Highway and Road Expenditures | Urban Institute
Headings: Highway and Road Expenditures
Highway and Road Expenditures
How much do state and local governments spend on highways and roads?
How does state spending differ from local spending and what does the federal government contribute?
How have highway and road expenditures changed over time?
How and why does spending differ across states?
Interactive Data Tools
Further Reading
Content: These are not the only state and local sources of highway and road funds, though. Overall, state and local governments provided three-quarters of highway and road funding ($135 billion) in 2017. Federal intergovernmental transfers for highways and roads were $47 billion dollars in 2017 (26 percent). How have highway and road expenditures changed over time? In 1977, state and local governments spent $93 billion on highways and roads (in 2017 inflation-adjusted dollars). In 2017, they spent $181 billion. Between 1977 and 2017, other state spending grew faster than highway and road spending. In 1977, 8 percent of state and local spending went to highways and roads compared with 6 percent in 2017. How and why does spending differ across states? Across the US, state and local governments spent $560 per capita on highways and roads in 2017. | https://www.urban.org/policy-centers/cross-center-initiatives/state-and-local-finance-initiative/state-and-local-backgrounders/highway-and-road-expenditures |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_809402908#8_1659422502 | Title: Highway and Road Expenditures | Urban Institute
Headings: Highway and Road Expenditures
Highway and Road Expenditures
How much do state and local governments spend on highways and roads?
How does state spending differ from local spending and what does the federal government contribute?
How have highway and road expenditures changed over time?
How and why does spending differ across states?
Interactive Data Tools
Further Reading
Content: Spending per vehicle mile traveled may provide a sense of how much states spend relative to how much use their roads get. Looking at dollars spent as a share of vehicle miles traveled, the US average was $567 for every 10,000 miles traveled in 2017. 4 The highest spender was Alaska ($2,559), followed by North Dakota ($1,785), the District of Columbia ($1,225), South Dakota ($1,040), and New York ($988). Spending per vehicle mile traveled spending was lowest in Tennessee ($272), Indiana ($299), and New Mexico ($304). Interactive Data Tools
State and Local Finance Data: Exploring the Census of Governments
State Fiscal Briefs
What everyone should know about their state’s budget
Further Reading
Using Dollars with Sense: Ideas for Better Infrastructure Choices
Urban Institute (2018)
Infrastructure, the Gas Tax, and Municipal Bonds
Richard Auxier and John Iselin (2017)
High costs may explain crumbling support for US infrastructure
Tracy Gordon, Urban Wire (2015)
Reforming State Gas Taxes
Richard Auxier (2014)
Assessing Fiscal Capacities of States: A Representative Revenue System–Representative Expenditure System Approach, Fiscal Year 2012
Tracy Gordon, Richard Auxier, and John Iselin (2016)
Notes
1 Data are from Census expenditure functions E44, F44, G44, E45, F45, and G45. 2 Direct general spending refers to all direct spending (or spending excluding transfers to other governments) except spending specially enumerated as utility, liquor store, employee-retirement, or insurance trust. The utility sector includes public transit systems. | https://www.urban.org/policy-centers/cross-center-initiatives/state-and-local-finance-initiative/state-and-local-backgrounders/highway-and-road-expenditures |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_809402908#9_1659424817 | Title: Highway and Road Expenditures | Urban Institute
Headings: Highway and Road Expenditures
Highway and Road Expenditures
How much do state and local governments spend on highways and roads?
How does state spending differ from local spending and what does the federal government contribute?
How have highway and road expenditures changed over time?
How and why does spending differ across states?
Interactive Data Tools
Further Reading
Content: Exploring the Census of Governments
State Fiscal Briefs
What everyone should know about their state’s budget
Further Reading
Using Dollars with Sense: Ideas for Better Infrastructure Choices
Urban Institute (2018)
Infrastructure, the Gas Tax, and Municipal Bonds
Richard Auxier and John Iselin (2017)
High costs may explain crumbling support for US infrastructure
Tracy Gordon, Urban Wire (2015)
Reforming State Gas Taxes
Richard Auxier (2014)
Assessing Fiscal Capacities of States: A Representative Revenue System–Representative Expenditure System Approach, Fiscal Year 2012
Tracy Gordon, Richard Auxier, and John Iselin (2016)
Notes
1 Data are from Census expenditure functions E44, F44, G44, E45, F45, and G45. 2 Direct general spending refers to all direct spending (or spending excluding transfers to other governments) except spending specially enumerated as utility, liquor store, employee-retirement, or insurance trust. The utility sector includes public transit systems. Unless otherwise noted, all data are from the US Bureau of the Census, Survey of State and Local Government Finance, 1977–2016, accessed via the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center Data Query System, January9, 2019, http://slfdqs.taxpolicycenter.org. The census recognizes five types of local government in addition to state government: counties, municipalities, townships, special districts (e.g., a water and sewer authority), and school districts. All dates in sections about expenditures reference the fiscal year unless explicitly stated otherwise. 3 For an analysis of components of state and local spending using 2012 data, see the Urban Institute’s interactive tool, What everyone should know about their state’s budget. | https://www.urban.org/policy-centers/cross-center-initiatives/state-and-local-finance-initiative/state-and-local-backgrounders/highway-and-road-expenditures |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_809411257#6_1659439174 | Title: Motor Fuel Taxes | Urban Institute
Headings: Motor Fuel Taxes
Motor Fuel Taxes
How much revenue do state and local governments raise from motor fuel taxes?
How much do motor fuel tax rates differ across states?
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Content: For most of the period, states did not respond to a flat or declining tax base with rate hikes, and as a result inflation-adjusted state and local motor fuel tax revenue was higher in 2007 ($45.8 billion) than it was in 2014 ($45.4 billion). States earmark most of their motor fuel tax revenue for transportation spending. And while gasoline consumption and thus tax revenue were not increasing, construction costs and demand for transportation project spending was. This left many states with transportation funding gaps. (In 2018, state and local motor fuel tax revenue accounted for 27 percent of highway and road spending. Toll facilities and other street construction and repair fees provided another 12 percent, and the remaining 61 percent came from other sources.) However, in recent years, most states made changes to their gas tax. Between 2013 to 2020, 31 states and the District of Columbia enacted legislation that increased their gas tax. States have various options when increasing transportation funding, including: Raise the gas tax rate. | https://www.urban.org/policy-centers/cross-center-initiatives/state-and-local-finance-initiative/state-and-local-backgrounders/motor-fuel-taxes |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_810024000#1_1660014647 | Title:
Headings: 2020 Poverty Projections
2020
Poverty
Projections
Initial
US
Policy
Response
to
the
COVID-19
Pandemic’s
Economic
Effects
Is
Projected
to
Blunt
the
Rise
in
Annual
Poverty
July
2020
Key
Supports
for
Individuals,
Standard
Safety
Net
versus
Pandemic
Response
Policies
Projecting
Poverty
Key
Definitions
and
Assumptions
Poverty
at
the
National
Level,
with
and
without
the
COVID-19
Pandemic
Response
Policies
Projected
2020
Annual
Poverty
Rates
with
and
without
COVID-19
Pandemic
Response
Policies
Projected
poverty
Projected
poverty
rate
rate
with
pandemic
without
pandemic
response
policies
(%)
response
policies
(%)
Number
of
people
kept
out
of
poverty
by
the
pandemic
response
policies
(millions)
Poverty
Projections
by
State,
with
and
without
the
COVID-19
Response
Policies
Projected
2020
Annual
Poverty
Rates,
with
and
without
COVID-19
Pandemic
Response
Policies,
by
State
Projected
poverty
rate
with
pandemic
response
policies
(%)
Projected
poverty
rate
without
pandemic
response
policies
(%)
Number
of
people
kept
out
of
poverty
by
the
pandemic
response
policies
(thousands)
Conclusion
References
About
the
Authors
Acknowledgments
ABOUT
THE
URBAN
INSTITUTE
Content: ◼
Enhanced
Supplemental
Nutrition
Assistance
Program
(SNAP,
or
“food
stamps”): States
can
request
waivers
to
provide
all
SNAP
recipients
the
maximum
monthly
payment
for
their
family
size,
which
in
most
cases
is
higher
than
what
they
would
otherwise
have
received. To
date,
all
states
have
received
waivers
to
do
this
for
a
period
ranging
from
three
to
five
months. The
federal
government
also
temporarily
suspended
the
rules
that
normally
limit
a
nonworking
childless
adult
without
disabilities
to
three
months
of
benefits. ◼
Expanded
unemployment
insurance
(UI)
benefits: Federal
legislation
extended
eligibility
for
unemployment
benefits
to
cover
many
people
who
would
not
have
been
eligible
under
regular
rules. Further,
the
federal
government
is
paying
to
add
$600
to
each
weekly
unemployment
check
from
April
through
the
end
of
July,
and
the
number
of
potential
weeks
of
benefits
has
been
extended
so
that
people
in
all
states
could
continue
to
receive
benefits
at
least
until
the
end
of
the
year. Using
the
Analysis
of
Transfers,
Taxes,
and
Income
Security
(ATTIS)
microsimulation
model
(Pyati
2020),
we
project
what
the
annual
poverty
rate
could
be
for
2020
based
on
existing
data
and
assumptions
about
the
level
of
initial
job
loss,
returns
to
work
through
the
year,
and
the
people
still
unemployed
at
the
end
of
the
year. We
use
a
modified
definition
of
poverty
that
captures
the
value
of
SNAP
and
the
stimulus
checks. Because
we
consider
resources
not
included
in
the
official
poverty
measure
but
use
the
same
standard
of
need,
our
modified
poverty
rates
are
somewhat
lower
than
the
official
rate. | https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/102521/2020-poverty-projections.pdf |
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A Republican who wants to smoke pot. “Y’know, I’m somewhat of a centrist myself” *proceeds to subscribe to almost exclusively right-wing beliefs*
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when you've done something so cringe you can't stop replaying it in your head and it stops you from getting on with your every day life
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CENTRISTS espouse a " middle ground " regarding government control of the economy and personal behavior. Depending on the issue, they sometimes favor government intervention and sometimes support individual freedom of choice. Centrists pride themselves on keeping an open mind, tend to oppose "political extremes," and emphasize what they describe as "practical" solutions to problems. | https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=centrist |
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CENTRISTS espouse a " middle ground " regarding government control of the economy and personal behavior. Depending on the issue, they sometimes favor government intervention and sometimes support individual freedom of choice. Centrists pride themselves on keeping an open mind, tend to oppose "political extremes," and emphasize what they describe as "practical" solutions to problems. A centrist may say something such as the following: Abortion should be legal, but only in certain situations such as the woman having conceived during rape or not having the financial ability to pay for the baby, as well as others. "I may disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.~ Evelyn Beatrice Hall
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A political ideology that falls directly in between the left and right political extremes. Centrist ideology stresses practical and realistic solutions without the partisan problems associated with solutions from Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians and others. | https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=centrist |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_813509688#2_1668847945 | Title: Urban Dictionary: Centrist
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Content: A centrist may say something such as the following: Abortion should be legal, but only in certain situations such as the woman having conceived during rape or not having the financial ability to pay for the baby, as well as others. "I may disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.~ Evelyn Beatrice Hall
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A political ideology that falls directly in between the left and right political extremes. Centrist ideology stresses practical and realistic solutions without the partisan problems associated with solutions from Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians and others. Centrists also believe that the government serves as a means to keep individual liberties in check. Centrists, however, are not a mixture and ideological stances from left and right. A centrist might say: "Abortion is a decision between a mother and her doctor, however, abortion should not be available all the time." or
"To save social security, privatization of a small portion of it via market investment may help. | https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=centrist |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_813509688#3_1668849326 | Title: Urban Dictionary: Centrist
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Content: Centrists also believe that the government serves as a means to keep individual liberties in check. Centrists, however, are not a mixture and ideological stances from left and right. A centrist might say: "Abortion is a decision between a mother and her doctor, however, abortion should not be available all the time." or
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A person who seeks to find a balanced point between ideological extremes. I am a centrist. I am a vegetarian who doesn't like left-wing liberals and I am married and have kids and live in a small town in a Western state, but I don't like right wing conservatives. | https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=centrist |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_815033308#4_1672866073 | Title: Urban Dictionary: Stoner
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Stoner
Dula Peep
Stoner
stoner
stoner
stoners
stoner
Apr 19 trending
Content: They drove really crappy cars (usually vans with a mattress in the back) and were always getting tickets. The police usually knew them by name. Drop-out stoners usually had lots of room mates. That's because most of them couldn't keep their fast food or movie theater jobs. And the only reason they wanted a job was to buy more weed. They were always late to work and looked like they had just woken up even if it was 9 in the evening. They didn't talk about much other than marijuana and getting high. They usually didn't own products like shampoo or toothpaste and thought of such objects as secondary to the weed they wanted. They would only buy weed in nickel or dime <myspace>size</myspace> bags and always owed a bunch of money with promises to pay back later. The drop-out stoner was the typical stoner of the movies. | https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=stoner |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_815033308#5_1672867203 | Title: Urban Dictionary: Stoner
Headings:
Stoner
Dula Peep
Stoner
stoner
stoner
stoners
stoner
Apr 19 trending
Content: They were always late to work and looked like they had just woken up even if it was 9 in the evening. They didn't talk about much other than marijuana and getting high. They usually didn't own products like shampoo or toothpaste and thought of such objects as secondary to the weed they wanted. They would only buy weed in nickel or dime <myspace>size</myspace> bags and always owed a bunch of money with promises to pay back later. The drop-out stoner was the typical stoner of the movies. They never had girl friends, they played jokes on the jocks, and they dropped out of school. Morbid Stoner Stereotype. The morbid stoner always listened to metal and pinned up pentagrams on their black walls. They wore black t-shirts with metal band logos and blue jeans (dressing up consisted of a wrinkled button up shirt). They usually tried to grow their hair long and had weird fascinations with chain mail armor and dragons. | https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=stoner |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_815417031#0_1673893897 | Title: Redlining and Gentrification | Urban Displacement Project
Headings: Redlining and Gentrification
Redlining and Gentrification
The Legacy of Redlining - Resources
New Video: The Legacy of Redlining
This history is not behind us: 87% of San Francisco’s redlined neighborhoods are low-income neighborhoods undergoing gentrification today.
The Legacy of Redlining Across the Bay Area -- San Francisco, East Bay, San Jose GIFs
San Francisco - redlining and gentrification:
San Francisco - redlining and exclusion:
East Bay - redlining and gentrification:
East Bay - redlining and exclusion:
San Jose - redlining and gentrification:
San Jose - redlining and exclusion:
Learn more about redlining, in your community and beyond:
Content: Redlining and Gentrification | Urban Displacement Project
Redlining and Gentrification
The Legacy of Redlining - Resources
YouTube
New Video: The Legacy of Redlining
How is a policy that began in the 1930s still felt in American cities? Check out our new video on the long and damaging history of redlining, and its connection to gentrification today. Redlining was a process in which the Home Owners' Loan Corporation (HOLC), a federal agency, gave neighborhoods ratings to guide investment. This policy is so named for the red or “hazardous” neighborhoods that were deemed riskiest. These neighborhoods were predominantly home to communities of color, and this is no accident; the “hazardous” rating was in large part based on racial demographics. In other words, redlining was an explicitly discriminatory policy. Redlining made it hard for residents to get loans for homeownership or maintenance, and led to cycles of disinvestment. This history is not behind us: | https://www.urbandisplacement.org/redlining |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_815417031#1_1673895805 | Title: Redlining and Gentrification | Urban Displacement Project
Headings: Redlining and Gentrification
Redlining and Gentrification
The Legacy of Redlining - Resources
New Video: The Legacy of Redlining
This history is not behind us: 87% of San Francisco’s redlined neighborhoods are low-income neighborhoods undergoing gentrification today.
The Legacy of Redlining Across the Bay Area -- San Francisco, East Bay, San Jose GIFs
San Francisco - redlining and gentrification:
San Francisco - redlining and exclusion:
East Bay - redlining and gentrification:
East Bay - redlining and exclusion:
San Jose - redlining and gentrification:
San Jose - redlining and exclusion:
Learn more about redlining, in your community and beyond:
Content: These neighborhoods were predominantly home to communities of color, and this is no accident; the “hazardous” rating was in large part based on racial demographics. In other words, redlining was an explicitly discriminatory policy. Redlining made it hard for residents to get loans for homeownership or maintenance, and led to cycles of disinvestment. This history is not behind us: 87% of San Francisco’s redlined neighborhoods are low-income neighborhoods undergoing gentrification today. Watch the video to see this connection for yourself, and learn more about the lasting impacts of this discriminatory policy. The past is embedded in the present-day experience of our neighborhoods and cities; it is important to the future of cities that we confront this history. The Legacy of Redlining Across the Bay Area -- San Francisco, East Bay, San Jose GIFs
The video above explores the overlap between redlining, gentrification, and exclusion in San Francisco, but these trends are common across the Bay Area. | https://www.urbandisplacement.org/redlining |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_815726305#0_1674685374 | Title: Top ten Reasons why cities need Urban Planning | Urban Gateway
Headings: Top ten Reasons why cities need Urban Planning
Top ten Reasons why cities need Urban Planning
Content: Top ten Reasons why cities need Urban Planning | Urban Gateway
Top ten Reasons why cities need Urban Planning
Urban planning is a valuable force for city leaders to achieve sustainable development. It is a means to bring about a difference; Planning helps make the most out of municipal budgets by informing infrastructure and services investments, balancing demands for growth with the need to protect the environment. It distributes economic development within a given territory to reach social objectives and creates a framework for collaboration between local governments, the private sector and the public at large. Urban planning is a framework that helps leaders transform vision into implementation, using space as a key resource for development and engaging stakeholders along the way. Good planning can help city leaders to drive constructive changes: · A framework for growth
Thriving cities have a vision and follow it through with a framework to develop in an orderly manner. A framework is not about centralized command and control but a way to anticipate needs, coordinate efforts, and draw a path to a horizon that is collectively held. Major efforts to enhance livability, prosperity and equity have taken place in a number of well known cities. Such transformational impact is not a product of spontaneity, instead of constructive planning. | https://www.urbangateway.org/content/news/top-ten-reasons-why-cities-need-urban-planning |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_815726305#1_1674687130 | Title: Top ten Reasons why cities need Urban Planning | Urban Gateway
Headings: Top ten Reasons why cities need Urban Planning
Top ten Reasons why cities need Urban Planning
Content: Good planning can help city leaders to drive constructive changes: · A framework for growth
Thriving cities have a vision and follow it through with a framework to develop in an orderly manner. A framework is not about centralized command and control but a way to anticipate needs, coordinate efforts, and draw a path to a horizon that is collectively held. Major efforts to enhance livability, prosperity and equity have taken place in a number of well known cities. Such transformational impact is not a product of spontaneity, instead of constructive planning. · A planned city is a well prepared city
Anticipating the future allows us to be better prepared today. By staying ahead of challenges, city leaders are ready to see opportunities and manage risks from a vantage point. With reliable information on the current situation, they will be able to make connections between the long-term vision and short term actions. On the other hand, cities that don’t actively plan for their future will likely be left behind. · Planning improves impact
Local leaders are elected and appointed to deliver improvement. | https://www.urbangateway.org/content/news/top-ten-reasons-why-cities-need-urban-planning |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_817961530#10_1679600661 | Title: 19 Common American Gestures That’ll Confuse People Overseas – Urbo
Headings: 19 Common American Gestures That’ll Confuse People Overseas
19 Common American Gestures That’ll Confuse People Overseas
They might even get you beat up. If you're planning to travel abroad anytime soon, you need to see this.
1. Thumbs Up
2. Hands in Pockets
3. A Big-Toothed Smile
4. Crossing Your Fingers
6. Pointing
7. Sticking Out Your Pinkie
8. Devil Horns
9. The Peace Sign
10. Handing Out a Business Card With Just One Hand
11. Patting Someone on the Head
12. Blowing Your Nose Outside the Bathroom
13. Talk to the Hand
14. Eye Contact
15. Brief Handshakes
16. The Thumb Between the Fingers
17. Chewing Gum
18. A Dozen Roses
19. Nodding
Content: If you reach into your wallet and hand a card to an international business colleague in Japan, and you just use a single hand, you might be called rude or disrespectful. That could ruin the whole business deal. Anomaly on Unsplash
Study up on your cultural differences before you go on a big international business trip. That’s our advice, but we’ve actually never gone on a big international business trip, so take it with a grain of salt. 11. Patting Someone on the Head
In Buddhism, the head is seen as the seat of the soul. In a lot of predominantly Buddhist countries, then, it’s incredibly rude to touch someone else’s head. You might think a little hair tousle is just a playful gesture, but if you’re in a Buddhist nation, people might think you’re trying to damage their spirit. That’s not looked on kindly. Actually, we’re not sure why you would go around touching people’s heads in the first place. | https://www.urbo.com/content/common-american-gestures-thatll-confuse-people-overseas/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_817961530#11_1679602602 | Title: 19 Common American Gestures That’ll Confuse People Overseas – Urbo
Headings: 19 Common American Gestures That’ll Confuse People Overseas
19 Common American Gestures That’ll Confuse People Overseas
They might even get you beat up. If you're planning to travel abroad anytime soon, you need to see this.
1. Thumbs Up
2. Hands in Pockets
3. A Big-Toothed Smile
4. Crossing Your Fingers
6. Pointing
7. Sticking Out Your Pinkie
8. Devil Horns
9. The Peace Sign
10. Handing Out a Business Card With Just One Hand
11. Patting Someone on the Head
12. Blowing Your Nose Outside the Bathroom
13. Talk to the Hand
14. Eye Contact
15. Brief Handshakes
16. The Thumb Between the Fingers
17. Chewing Gum
18. A Dozen Roses
19. Nodding
Content: Patting Someone on the Head
In Buddhism, the head is seen as the seat of the soul. In a lot of predominantly Buddhist countries, then, it’s incredibly rude to touch someone else’s head. You might think a little hair tousle is just a playful gesture, but if you’re in a Buddhist nation, people might think you’re trying to damage their spirit. That’s not looked on kindly. Actually, we’re not sure why you would go around touching people’s heads in the first place. But in case you feel the urge to do that, know that you might get yourself in trouble if you’re in a room full of Buddhists. 12. Blowing Your Nose Outside the Bathroom
In Japan, people blow their noses in the bathroom. It’s seen as a private, almost shameful act, kind of like everything else that goes on in the bathroom. Americans blow their noses wherever they darn well please. | https://www.urbo.com/content/common-american-gestures-thatll-confuse-people-overseas/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_817961530#12_1679604480 | Title: 19 Common American Gestures That’ll Confuse People Overseas – Urbo
Headings: 19 Common American Gestures That’ll Confuse People Overseas
19 Common American Gestures That’ll Confuse People Overseas
They might even get you beat up. If you're planning to travel abroad anytime soon, you need to see this.
1. Thumbs Up
2. Hands in Pockets
3. A Big-Toothed Smile
4. Crossing Your Fingers
6. Pointing
7. Sticking Out Your Pinkie
8. Devil Horns
9. The Peace Sign
10. Handing Out a Business Card With Just One Hand
11. Patting Someone on the Head
12. Blowing Your Nose Outside the Bathroom
13. Talk to the Hand
14. Eye Contact
15. Brief Handshakes
16. The Thumb Between the Fingers
17. Chewing Gum
18. A Dozen Roses
19. Nodding
Content: But in case you feel the urge to do that, know that you might get yourself in trouble if you’re in a room full of Buddhists. 12. Blowing Your Nose Outside the Bathroom
In Japan, people blow their noses in the bathroom. It’s seen as a private, almost shameful act, kind of like everything else that goes on in the bathroom. Americans blow their noses wherever they darn well please. If you’re in Japan, though, you might be seen as rude and disgusting if you don’t save your sniffles until you’re behind closed doors. 13. Talk to the Hand
In the United States, it’s not super polite to put your palm in someone’s face. In Greece, Nigeria, and Pakistan, though, it’s more than just a little rude. Toa Heftiba on Unsplash
There’s a tradition in those countries of disgracing an enemy by rubbing dirt and, well, something worse than dirt in their faces. | https://www.urbo.com/content/common-american-gestures-thatll-confuse-people-overseas/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_830982610#6_1711672659 | Title: Manifest Destiny: Westward Expansion and 49er Gold Rush Result in Branch Mints.
Headings: US Coin History: The Mint Branches Out
US Coin History: The Mint Branches Out
Content: Image courtesy of Texas State Library and Archives Commission. In 1821, Mexico won independence for itself from Spain. The new Mexican government, in a move to encourage development of a thinly populated area we know today as southeastern Texas, offered land grants to anyone, including Americans, who would be willing to inhabit the land. In return, settlers promised to obey Mexican law and observe Roman Catholicism. Among the first Americans to receive a land grant was Moses Austin, originally of Connecticut, who planned to establish a colony in Texas. Austin died before his dream could be fulfilled, so the task of leading the people to Texas fell to his son, Stephen F. Austin. In 1823, the younger Austin led 300 families to the banks of the Brazos River, where each family received about 200 acres of fertile farmland and more than 4000 acres of range land. Under Austin's extraordinary organizational skills, the colony prospered. Soon, many thousands of Americans flowed into the territory, attracted by the rich farm soil and the generous land grant policy of the Mexican government. Some settlers brought slaves and started up cotton plantations. | https://www.us-coin-values-advisor.com/the-mint-branches-out.html |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_850971847#16_1742587564 | Title: 10 Effective Study Techniques to Try This Year | USA for Health Sciences
Headings: 10 Effective Study Techniques to Try This Year
10 Effective Study Techniques to Try This Year
Set the Stage
10 Study Methods & Tips That Actually Work
1. The SQ3R Method
2. Retrieval Practice
3. Spaced Practice
4. The PQ4R Method
5. The Feynman Technique
6. Leitner System
7. Color-Coded Notes
8. Mind Mapping
9. Exercise Before Studying
10. Study Before Bed
Content: Question: Ask yourself questions related to the topic, such as, What do I expect to learn? What do I already know about this topic? Read: Read the information one section at a time and try to identify answers to your questions. Reflect: Did you answer all of your questions? If not, go back and see if you can find the answer. Recite: In your own words, either speak or write down a summary of the information you just read. | https://www.usa.edu/blog/study-techniques/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_850971847#17_1742588625 | Title: 10 Effective Study Techniques to Try This Year | USA for Health Sciences
Headings: 10 Effective Study Techniques to Try This Year
10 Effective Study Techniques to Try This Year
Set the Stage
10 Study Methods & Tips That Actually Work
1. The SQ3R Method
2. Retrieval Practice
3. Spaced Practice
4. The PQ4R Method
5. The Feynman Technique
6. Leitner System
7. Color-Coded Notes
8. Mind Mapping
9. Exercise Before Studying
10. Study Before Bed
Content: Reflect: Did you answer all of your questions? If not, go back and see if you can find the answer. Recite: In your own words, either speak or write down a summary of the information you just read. Review: Look over the material one more time and answer any questions that have not yet been answered. 5. The Feynman Technique
The Feynman Technique is an efficient method of learning a concept quickly by explaining it in plain and simple terms. It’s based on the idea, “If you want to understand something well, try to explain it simply.” | https://www.usa.edu/blog/study-techniques/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_851996572#0_1744967469 | Title: How to Apply for Medicaid and CHIP | USAGov
Headings: How to Apply for Medicaid and CHIP
Health Insurance
How to Apply for Medicaid and CHIP
Medicaid
What help is available through Medicaid?
Am I eligible for Medicaid?
How do I apply for Medicaid?
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Is my child eligible for CHIP?
How do I apply for CHIP benefits?
What else do I need to know about CHIP?
File a Complaint About Medicaid or CHIP
Do you have a question?
Content: How to Apply for Medicaid and CHIP | USAGov
Health Insurance
Finding Health Insurance
Medicaid and CHIP
Medicare
Paying for Medical Care
How to Apply for Medicaid and CHIP
Medicaid is a federal and state health insurance program for people with a low income. The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) offers health coverage to children. To be eligible, the child's family must have an income that is: Too high to qualify for Medicaid
Too low to afford private coverage
Medicaid and CHIP program names are different in each state. Medicaid
What help is available through Medicaid? Medicaid provides free or low-cost medical benefits to eligible: Adults with a low income
Children
Pregnant women
People who are age 65 or over
People with disabilities
Am I eligible for Medicaid? Check with your state’s Medicaid office to see if you or your family members are eligible for benefits. In general, it depends on at least one or a combination of: Age
Income level
Number of people in your family
If you are pregnant or have a disability
How do I apply for Medicaid? | https://www.usa.gov/medicaid |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_851996572#1_1744969203 | Title: How to Apply for Medicaid and CHIP | USAGov
Headings: How to Apply for Medicaid and CHIP
Health Insurance
How to Apply for Medicaid and CHIP
Medicaid
What help is available through Medicaid?
Am I eligible for Medicaid?
How do I apply for Medicaid?
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Is my child eligible for CHIP?
How do I apply for CHIP benefits?
What else do I need to know about CHIP?
File a Complaint About Medicaid or CHIP
Do you have a question?
Content: Medicaid provides free or low-cost medical benefits to eligible: Adults with a low income
Children
Pregnant women
People who are age 65 or over
People with disabilities
Am I eligible for Medicaid? Check with your state’s Medicaid office to see if you or your family members are eligible for benefits. In general, it depends on at least one or a combination of: Age
Income level
Number of people in your family
If you are pregnant or have a disability
How do I apply for Medicaid? There are two ways to apply for Medicaid: Contact your state Medicaid agency. You must be a resident of the state where you are applying for benefits. Fill out an application through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
If your income is too high for Medicaid, your child may still qualify for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). | https://www.usa.gov/medicaid |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_851996572#2_1744970732 | Title: How to Apply for Medicaid and CHIP | USAGov
Headings: How to Apply for Medicaid and CHIP
Health Insurance
How to Apply for Medicaid and CHIP
Medicaid
What help is available through Medicaid?
Am I eligible for Medicaid?
How do I apply for Medicaid?
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Is my child eligible for CHIP?
How do I apply for CHIP benefits?
What else do I need to know about CHIP?
File a Complaint About Medicaid or CHIP
Do you have a question?
Content: There are two ways to apply for Medicaid: Contact your state Medicaid agency. You must be a resident of the state where you are applying for benefits. Fill out an application through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
If your income is too high for Medicaid, your child may still qualify for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). It covers medical and dental care for uninsured children and teens up to age 19. Is my child eligible for CHIP? CHIP qualifications are different in every state. In most cases, they depend on income. How do I apply for CHIP benefits? | https://www.usa.gov/medicaid |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_871779601#0_1785668692 | Title: Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government • USA Love List
Headings: Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government
Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government
How To Get Involved In Local Government
VOTE
BECOME A POLL WORKER
ATTEND MEETINGS
HOLD AN OFFICE OR BE ON A COMMITTEE
CALL YOUR OFFICIALS
Trying to Buy Local?
About The Author
Tracey Hanson, editor
Content: Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government • USA Love List
Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government
Posted by Tracey Hanson, editor | Mar 10, 2021 | 8
We only share stuff we love. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links. We “buy local” to support small businesses. We “eat local” to support family farms. Why? Because we have the power to make change more effectively by starting local. When we support small businesses and family farms in our community we are helping our city or town grow economically. We are keeping people employed. | https://www.usalovelist.com/get-involved-in-local-government/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_871779601#1_1785669962 | Title: Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government • USA Love List
Headings: Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government
Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government
How To Get Involved In Local Government
VOTE
BECOME A POLL WORKER
ATTEND MEETINGS
HOLD AN OFFICE OR BE ON A COMMITTEE
CALL YOUR OFFICIALS
Trying to Buy Local?
About The Author
Tracey Hanson, editor
Content: We “eat local” to support family farms. Why? Because we have the power to make change more effectively by starting local. When we support small businesses and family farms in our community we are helping our city or town grow economically. We are keeping people employed. We are keeping businesses in our area. With one choice at a time, we are improving our surroundings. We can also make a huge difference in our local community by exercising our rights as American citizens and participating in the democratic process. Now is the ideal time to start thinking about how to get involved in local government. Read on for five easy ways to get started…
How To Get Involved In Local Government
VOTE
Voters wait in lines to vote for the President, but yet don't take the time to vote for local officials whose decisions are also important and could hit closer to home. | https://www.usalovelist.com/get-involved-in-local-government/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_871779601#2_1785671484 | Title: Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government • USA Love List
Headings: Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government
Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government
How To Get Involved In Local Government
VOTE
BECOME A POLL WORKER
ATTEND MEETINGS
HOLD AN OFFICE OR BE ON A COMMITTEE
CALL YOUR OFFICIALS
Trying to Buy Local?
About The Author
Tracey Hanson, editor
Content: We are keeping businesses in our area. With one choice at a time, we are improving our surroundings. We can also make a huge difference in our local community by exercising our rights as American citizens and participating in the democratic process. Now is the ideal time to start thinking about how to get involved in local government. Read on for five easy ways to get started…
How To Get Involved In Local Government
VOTE
Voters wait in lines to vote for the President, but yet don't take the time to vote for local officials whose decisions are also important and could hit closer to home. Sadly, in most cases, local elections have very poor voter turn out- why is this?! Also, be in the know as to how your town government votes on referendums, which are single political questions that are brought forward for a decision. Referendums can be voted on at town meetings, on the ballot of a general election, or brought to ballot on their own. Visit your state's Secretary of the State website for more information on registering to vote and the voting process in your state. BECOME A POLL WORKER
In order for elections to run smoothly and correctly, poll workers are needed. | https://www.usalovelist.com/get-involved-in-local-government/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_871779601#3_1785673310 | Title: Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government • USA Love List
Headings: Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government
Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government
How To Get Involved In Local Government
VOTE
BECOME A POLL WORKER
ATTEND MEETINGS
HOLD AN OFFICE OR BE ON A COMMITTEE
CALL YOUR OFFICIALS
Trying to Buy Local?
About The Author
Tracey Hanson, editor
Content: Sadly, in most cases, local elections have very poor voter turn out- why is this?! Also, be in the know as to how your town government votes on referendums, which are single political questions that are brought forward for a decision. Referendums can be voted on at town meetings, on the ballot of a general election, or brought to ballot on their own. Visit your state's Secretary of the State website for more information on registering to vote and the voting process in your state. BECOME A POLL WORKER
In order for elections to run smoothly and correctly, poll workers are needed. Poll workers verify voters, hand out ballots, tend the machines and pass out stickers, among other duties. I have worked the polls in my town for 10 years and I have never heard (or said) the words “we have too many poll workers”! Poll worker requirements vary by state. Contact your town Registrar or local election office for more information. ATTEND MEETINGS
The best way to find out what's going on in your town or city is to attend meetings! | https://www.usalovelist.com/get-involved-in-local-government/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_871779601#4_1785674993 | Title: Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government • USA Love List
Headings: Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government
Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government
How To Get Involved In Local Government
VOTE
BECOME A POLL WORKER
ATTEND MEETINGS
HOLD AN OFFICE OR BE ON A COMMITTEE
CALL YOUR OFFICIALS
Trying to Buy Local?
About The Author
Tracey Hanson, editor
Content: Poll workers verify voters, hand out ballots, tend the machines and pass out stickers, among other duties. I have worked the polls in my town for 10 years and I have never heard (or said) the words “we have too many poll workers”! Poll worker requirements vary by state. Contact your town Registrar or local election office for more information. ATTEND MEETINGS
The best way to find out what's going on in your town or city is to attend meetings! Usually, upcoming meetings are listed on your town or city's website, on the town hall bulletin board, or posted in the local paper. If you can't attend meetings, minutes can usually be acquired at your Town Clerk's office, and some minutes can even be found online. Please note that if you have a specific question or concern about an issue, a committee or board meeting isn't the proper place to bring it up. A phone call, and email and/or one on one meeting request would be suggested for that. HOLD AN OFFICE OR BE ON A COMMITTEE
Now I'm not suggesting everyone needs to go out and run for mayor- though go right ahead and do so if you feel the calling! | https://www.usalovelist.com/get-involved-in-local-government/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_871779601#5_1785676749 | Title: Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government • USA Love List
Headings: Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government
Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government
How To Get Involved In Local Government
VOTE
BECOME A POLL WORKER
ATTEND MEETINGS
HOLD AN OFFICE OR BE ON A COMMITTEE
CALL YOUR OFFICIALS
Trying to Buy Local?
About The Author
Tracey Hanson, editor
Content: Usually, upcoming meetings are listed on your town or city's website, on the town hall bulletin board, or posted in the local paper. If you can't attend meetings, minutes can usually be acquired at your Town Clerk's office, and some minutes can even be found online. Please note that if you have a specific question or concern about an issue, a committee or board meeting isn't the proper place to bring it up. A phone call, and email and/or one on one meeting request would be suggested for that. HOLD AN OFFICE OR BE ON A COMMITTEE
Now I'm not suggesting everyone needs to go out and run for mayor- though go right ahead and do so if you feel the calling! There are other boards and commissions in town/city government that have seats that need to be filled and committees that need volunteers. Some of these positions are elected ones, and some are appointed. Do you like planning activities? Check out the Recreation Department. Want to keep businesses in your town? | https://www.usalovelist.com/get-involved-in-local-government/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_871779601#6_1785678360 | Title: Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government • USA Love List
Headings: Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government
Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government
How To Get Involved In Local Government
VOTE
BECOME A POLL WORKER
ATTEND MEETINGS
HOLD AN OFFICE OR BE ON A COMMITTEE
CALL YOUR OFFICIALS
Trying to Buy Local?
About The Author
Tracey Hanson, editor
Content: There are other boards and commissions in town/city government that have seats that need to be filled and committees that need volunteers. Some of these positions are elected ones, and some are appointed. Do you like planning activities? Check out the Recreation Department. Want to keep businesses in your town? Maybe the Economic Development Commission or the Planning and Zoning Board are right for you. Most boards hold open meetings, so attend a meeting of a board or commission you are interested in. You can check with your town hall to see where openings are and how to fill them. CALL YOUR OFFICIALS
Have a question, concern, or suggestion for your local or state leaders? Give them a call! | https://www.usalovelist.com/get-involved-in-local-government/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_871779601#7_1785679700 | Title: Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government • USA Love List
Headings: Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government
Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government
How To Get Involved In Local Government
VOTE
BECOME A POLL WORKER
ATTEND MEETINGS
HOLD AN OFFICE OR BE ON A COMMITTEE
CALL YOUR OFFICIALS
Trying to Buy Local?
About The Author
Tracey Hanson, editor
Content: Maybe the Economic Development Commission or the Planning and Zoning Board are right for you. Most boards hold open meetings, so attend a meeting of a board or commission you are interested in. You can check with your town hall to see where openings are and how to fill them. CALL YOUR OFFICIALS
Have a question, concern, or suggestion for your local or state leaders? Give them a call! This is the best way to get a message directly to them. Most officials love to have people show they care enough about an issue to ask questions and give input, and even set aside time to meet with their constituents one on one. Over 15 years ago, when I first moved to town, I checked off “Yes” on my voter registration card when asked if I wanted to work elections. I have been working them ever since (when I'm not on the ballot). This was my gateway into town politics. | https://www.usalovelist.com/get-involved-in-local-government/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_871779601#8_1785681211 | Title: Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government • USA Love List
Headings: Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government
Call To Action: Five Easy Ways to Get Involved In Local Government
How To Get Involved In Local Government
VOTE
BECOME A POLL WORKER
ATTEND MEETINGS
HOLD AN OFFICE OR BE ON A COMMITTEE
CALL YOUR OFFICIALS
Trying to Buy Local?
About The Author
Tracey Hanson, editor
Content: This is the best way to get a message directly to them. Most officials love to have people show they care enough about an issue to ask questions and give input, and even set aside time to meet with their constituents one on one. Over 15 years ago, when I first moved to town, I checked off “Yes” on my voter registration card when asked if I wanted to work elections. I have been working them ever since (when I'm not on the ballot). This was my gateway into town politics. I have since been on the Board of Assessment Appeals, the Library Board of Trustees, and the Economic Development Commission. I am currently serving as First Selectman. In November 2016 I ran for State Representative. Are you involved in your local government? Have you ever considered it? | https://www.usalovelist.com/get-involved-in-local-government/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_878451747#0_1797278248 | Title: Athlete Information | USA Track & Field
Headings: Athlete Information
Athlete Information
Competition Info
Awards & Prize Money
Open Division
Junior Division
Masters Division
Prize Money
National Team Processing
Team Scoring
Teams
Open Men, Open Women
Masters Men, Masters Women
Masters Men 40+, 50+
Masters Men 60+, 70+, 80+
Masters Women 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+, and 80+
Team and Individual Entries
Declarations
Eligibility Requirements
Clubs
Open Athletes
Junior Athletes
Masters Athletes
All Athletes
Team Uniforms
Illegal Assistance
Spikes
Team Uniform Check and Start Details
Content: Athlete Information | USA Track & Field
Athlete Information
Click any of the links below to be taken directly to that information. Competition Info | Awards & Prize Money | National Team Processing | Team Scoring | Teams | Team and Individual Entries | Declarations | Eligibility Requirements | Team Uniforms | Illegal Assistance | Spikes | Team Uniform Check and Start Details
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Coffee, tea, water, bagels and fruit will be available in the athlete tent at the course on Saturday. Questions regarding meet information or other, general information can be asked in the meet headquarters suite at the Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa. Back to Top
Awards & Prize Money
Awards will be held on-site after the protest period has expired for each of the races. Open Division
USATF Championship Medals will be awarded to the top 10 individual finishers in each Open Championship race. Team awards will be given to the declared members of the first-, second-, and third-place men's and women's team in each Open Championship race. The individual awards ceremony will take place immediately following the conclusion of each race. USATF Running Circuit: Points will be awarded to the top ten finishers in each of the Open Championships as the USATF Cross Country Championships will serve as the first stop on the 2020 USATF Running Circuit. Prize Money: | https://www.usatf.org/events/2020/2020-usatf-cross-country-championships/athlete-information |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_878451747#1_1797280485 | Title: Athlete Information | USA Track & Field
Headings: Athlete Information
Athlete Information
Competition Info
Awards & Prize Money
Open Division
Junior Division
Masters Division
Prize Money
National Team Processing
Team Scoring
Teams
Open Men, Open Women
Masters Men, Masters Women
Masters Men 40+, 50+
Masters Men 60+, 70+, 80+
Masters Women 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+, and 80+
Team and Individual Entries
Declarations
Eligibility Requirements
Clubs
Open Athletes
Junior Athletes
Masters Athletes
All Athletes
Team Uniforms
Illegal Assistance
Spikes
Team Uniform Check and Start Details
Content: Team awards will be given to the declared members of the first-, second-, and third-place men's and women's team in each Open Championship race. The individual awards ceremony will take place immediately following the conclusion of each race. USATF Running Circuit: Points will be awarded to the top ten finishers in each of the Open Championships as the USATF Cross Country Championships will serve as the first stop on the 2020 USATF Running Circuit. Prize Money: A full prize money breakdown will come as we get closer to the event. Collegiate athletes with eligibility remaining as well as all high school students are ineligible to receive prize money, in which case prize money will revert to the next lower finisher. Junior Division
USATF Championship medals will be awarded to the top 10 men's and women's individual finishers in each Junior Championship race. Team awards will be given to the declared members of the first-, second-, and third-place men's and women's team in each Junior Championship race. Masters Division
USATF Championship medals will be awarded to the top 3 men’s and women’s individual finishers in all 5-year age divisions, from 40-44 to 90+. | https://www.usatf.org/events/2020/2020-usatf-cross-country-championships/athlete-information |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_878451747#2_1797282505 | Title: Athlete Information | USA Track & Field
Headings: Athlete Information
Athlete Information
Competition Info
Awards & Prize Money
Open Division
Junior Division
Masters Division
Prize Money
National Team Processing
Team Scoring
Teams
Open Men, Open Women
Masters Men, Masters Women
Masters Men 40+, 50+
Masters Men 60+, 70+, 80+
Masters Women 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+, and 80+
Team and Individual Entries
Declarations
Eligibility Requirements
Clubs
Open Athletes
Junior Athletes
Masters Athletes
All Athletes
Team Uniforms
Illegal Assistance
Spikes
Team Uniform Check and Start Details
Content: A full prize money breakdown will come as we get closer to the event. Collegiate athletes with eligibility remaining as well as all high school students are ineligible to receive prize money, in which case prize money will revert to the next lower finisher. Junior Division
USATF Championship medals will be awarded to the top 10 men's and women's individual finishers in each Junior Championship race. Team awards will be given to the declared members of the first-, second-, and third-place men's and women's team in each Junior Championship race. Masters Division
USATF Championship medals will be awarded to the top 3 men’s and women’s individual finishers in all 5-year age divisions, from 40-44 to 90+. Team awards will be given to the declared members of the first-, second-, and third-place men’s and women’s teams in each team division: 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+, and 80+. Championship patches will be awarded to the winners of each individual age division. o Prize Money: A full prize money breakdown will come as we get closer to the event. | https://www.usatf.org/events/2020/2020-usatf-cross-country-championships/athlete-information |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_879202639#6_1799106398 | Title: Slavery, black history: Books, movies, lesson plans for kids, adults
Headings: Want the real truth about slavery? Try these books, movies for kids, adults and teachers
Want the real truth about slavery? Try these books, movies for kids, adults and teachers
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Content: He encourages parents and teachers to use simple conversation with kids to talk about why they're proud of being black. That said, it's important to teach children about slavery "before they can be miseducated and traumatized," said Jody Lynn Allen, a historian at The College of William & Mary. One of Allen's godsons learned about slavery in fourth grade and did not want to go back to class. Some schools do a terrible job: Runaway-slave games. Sanitized textbooks. Slavery as taught in our schools
"I talked to him, helping him to understand that there is no shame in being the offspring of enslaved people. Indeed, they were strong, resilient and rebellious," Allen said. " To paraphrase Jawanza Kunjufu, I told him that we are 'the offspring of the ancestors who would not die.' He went back to school. | https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/education/2019/10/16/slavery-black-history-books-movies-kids-lesson-plan-field-trips/2246368001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_879628999#11_1799844159 | Title: Latinos in the military: High-ranking officer positions out of reach
Headings: Latinos are fastest growing population in US military, but higher ranks remain out of reach
Latinos are fastest growing population in US military, but higher ranks remain out of reach
The military has historically been one of the most diverse institutions in the U.S. But Latinos aren't reaching high-ranking officer positions.
How to become an officer in the military
Military has long history of discrimination
'Let someone else handle the policy'
'No such thing as white, brown, black. We’re all green'
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Content: Officer Candidate School generally lasts about nine to 17 weeks. Direct commissions are given to people who are already practicing a trade in their civilian life and can pick up a specialty as an officer in the military, such as doctors or nurses. Many Latinos simply don’t have enough education to become an officer. Hispanic students are the second largest ethnic group in U.S. public schools after white students, but only about 8% of Latinos receive a post-secondary degree, according to the Congressional Research Service. Language and economic barriers, as well as discrimination, have historically contributed to the Latino achievement gap in U.S. education. And that affects who gets promoted in the military, Castro said. “If you don’t have a large pool of male Hispanics who have college degrees then you don’t have many commissioned officers,” Castro said. One bright spot is the growing education levels of Hispanic women in the U.S. The number of Latinas who graduated from a higher education grew about 70% from 2000 to 2017, largely outpacing Millennials Latinos, a demographic that saw a 56% growth in college graduations, according to a report on U.S. Latinas by NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and Comcast NBCUniversal published in November. However, women are less likely to enlist and stay in the military to further pursue their careers as commissioned officers. According to a 2017 report by the CNA, a research organization in Arlington, Virginia, women of all ethnic backgrounds only make up about 18% of the officer corps and account for less than 7% of the highest leadership positions. | https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2020/05/23/latino-hispanic-military-high-ranking-commissioned-officer-positions/4668013002/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_883084608#9_1808296656 | Title: What does 'treatment' for Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey entail?
Headings: Weinstein, Spacey scandals prompt questions about treatment for sex addiction, criminal behavior
Weinstein, Spacey scandals prompt questions about treatment for sex addiction, criminal behavior
Content: Not all sex addicts are offenders and most sex offenders are not addicts. Unlike an addict, a sexual offender may be manipulative, lacking any sense of empathy, motivation to change behavior or even a basic conscience. " (Sex addicts) rarely engage in sex without consent or with coercion; they're using sex as a self-soothing mechanism in the way other people use drugs or binge eat," says Debra Borys , a Los Angeles psychologist and expert on sexual harassment. " A sexual predator gets aroused from the domination and the power and seeing the fear or humiliation; they're not considered a sex addict." Examples of sexually addicted behavior could include compulsive masturbation, repeated anonymous one-night stands or compulsive consumption of pornography. "Sexual addiction is not an excuse for criminal behavior," says Douglas Weiss , president of the American Association for Sex Addiction Therapy, a recovering sex addict himself and the founder of the treatment facility, Heart to Heart Counseling Center, in Colorado Springs. " Sexual criminals are still responsible for their crimes." The treatment for sexual offenders, including court-ordered psychiatric hospital stays, differs from treatment of non-criminal sexual addiction because they have a "different level of pathology," Weiss says. " | https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2017/11/07/weinstein-spacey-scandals-prompt-questions-treatment-sex-addiction-criminal-behavior/825763001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_883084608#10_1808298522 | Title: What does 'treatment' for Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey entail?
Headings: Weinstein, Spacey scandals prompt questions about treatment for sex addiction, criminal behavior
Weinstein, Spacey scandals prompt questions about treatment for sex addiction, criminal behavior
Content: they're not considered a sex addict." Examples of sexually addicted behavior could include compulsive masturbation, repeated anonymous one-night stands or compulsive consumption of pornography. "Sexual addiction is not an excuse for criminal behavior," says Douglas Weiss , president of the American Association for Sex Addiction Therapy, a recovering sex addict himself and the founder of the treatment facility, Heart to Heart Counseling Center, in Colorado Springs. " Sexual criminals are still responsible for their crimes." The treatment for sexual offenders, including court-ordered psychiatric hospital stays, differs from treatment of non-criminal sexual addiction because they have a "different level of pathology," Weiss says. " It's a different thought process to injure another for your pleasure." "The average specialist in compulsive sexual behavior should not be treating sexual offending behavior because it's its own specialty, with its own risks and tools in place (for treatment)," Olsen says. For instance, "In our clinic, even if someone has not been adjudicated, if they engaged in felony-level sexual behavior (say, molested a child), we put them in a sex-offenders (treatment) group regardless of whether the courts do." More Consequences for the accused: Men who’ve lost jobs or face sexual harassment claims since Harvey Weinstein scandal
Treatment of addicts starts with an assessment of the nature of the patient's issues. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2017/11/07/weinstein-spacey-scandals-prompt-questions-treatment-sex-addiction-criminal-behavior/825763001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_883398470#0_1809126160 | Title: Bullying is on the rise for middle- and high-schoolers, study finds
Headings: One third of middle- and high-schoolers were bullied last year, study shows
One third of middle- and high-schoolers were bullied last year, study shows
Among the key findings:
Bullying affects health and well-being
What parents and teachers can do to stop bullying
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Content: Bullying is on the rise for middle- and high-schoolers, study finds
One third of middle- and high-schoolers were bullied last year, study shows
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A third of students say they were bullied last school year, according to a report released today by non-profit group YouthTruth. That’s an increase from two years ago, when just over one in four students had been. The survey was based on responses from more than 160,000 secondary students in 27 states. YouthTruth is hoping the results will be the catalyst for teachers and school districts to take bullying seriously and work with students to put an end to harmful behaviors. Among the key findings: Middle school students were more likely to be bullied than high school students. Nearly 40 percent of middle-schoolers said they’d been bullied; 27 percent of high-schoolers said the same. Most bullying happens in person, with the majority of students saying they’d been verbally harassed. Most students who were bullied said it was because of how they looked. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/allthemoms/2018/09/24/one-out-three-students-were-bullied-us-school-last-year/1374631002/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_883398470#1_1809127944 | Title: Bullying is on the rise for middle- and high-schoolers, study finds
Headings: One third of middle- and high-schoolers were bullied last year, study shows
One third of middle- and high-schoolers were bullied last year, study shows
Among the key findings:
Bullying affects health and well-being
What parents and teachers can do to stop bullying
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Content: Middle school students were more likely to be bullied than high school students. Nearly 40 percent of middle-schoolers said they’d been bullied; 27 percent of high-schoolers said the same. Most bullying happens in person, with the majority of students saying they’d been verbally harassed. Most students who were bullied said it was because of how they looked. Sexual orientation and race were the next highest reasons. Higher rates of bullying were reported at majority white schools. Students of color in these schools experienced a steeper increase in bullying over last year. Bullying affects health and well-being
The impact of bullying can be far-reaching. Youth and teens who are bullied can get physical injuries, experience social and emotional distress, inflict self-harm and can even die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/allthemoms/2018/09/24/one-out-three-students-were-bullied-us-school-last-year/1374631002/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_883398470#2_1809129437 | Title: Bullying is on the rise for middle- and high-schoolers, study finds
Headings: One third of middle- and high-schoolers were bullied last year, study shows
One third of middle- and high-schoolers were bullied last year, study shows
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Bullying affects health and well-being
What parents and teachers can do to stop bullying
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Content: Sexual orientation and race were the next highest reasons. Higher rates of bullying were reported at majority white schools. Students of color in these schools experienced a steeper increase in bullying over last year. Bullying affects health and well-being
The impact of bullying can be far-reaching. Youth and teens who are bullied can get physical injuries, experience social and emotional distress, inflict self-harm and can even die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It increases their risk for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement and dropping out of school. Kids who bully are at increased risk for substance use, academic problems and violence later in adolescence and adulthood, the agency said. Students at the greatest risk for mental and behavioral problems, though, are those who bully others and are bullied themselves. What parents and teachers can do to stop bullying
Having conversations with students about their experiences with bullying – and really listening to them – is a crucial step in stemming bullying, according to YouthTruth. Then, teachers and administrators can develop lesson plans and resources to help. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/allthemoms/2018/09/24/one-out-three-students-were-bullied-us-school-last-year/1374631002/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_886840543#0_1817539049 | Title: U.S.-China trade scorecard: advantage China
Headings: U.S.-China trade scorecard: advantage China
U.S.-China trade scorecard: advantage China
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JOBS, JOBS, JOBS
TRADE BARRIERS
CURRENCY
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Content: U.S.-China trade scorecard: advantage China
U.S.-China trade scorecard: advantage China
Roger Yu
USA TODAY
When President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, he will remind his guest that China runs the largest trade surplus with the United States, and that persistent pattern has led to the mass exodus of American jobs in the last decade. U.S. industries from textiles and electronics to agriculture and construction equipment have flocked to China in recent years, partnering with factories that hire low-cost workers and operate under lax environmental and labor practice standards. The U.S. shipped $116 billion of goods to China in 2016, making it the third largest export market after Canada and Mexico, according to the Department of Commerce. But that figure pales compared to the $463 billion in imports from China. The result is a U.S. trade deficit of $347 billion, the largest of any U.S. trading partner. MORE: Why trade continues to make headlines under Trump
Trump to pressure China's Xi for help dealing with North Korea
Yet it is not all one-sided from China's standpoint. China has used its trading surplus to create a massive manufacturing sector that has pulled hundreds of millions of Chinese from poverty and made them consumers who increasingly are interested in American goods and services. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/04/04/united-states-china-trade-relations/99989116/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_886840543#1_1817540826 | Title: U.S.-China trade scorecard: advantage China
Headings: U.S.-China trade scorecard: advantage China
U.S.-China trade scorecard: advantage China
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JOBS, JOBS, JOBS
TRADE BARRIERS
CURRENCY
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Content: But that figure pales compared to the $463 billion in imports from China. The result is a U.S. trade deficit of $347 billion, the largest of any U.S. trading partner. MORE: Why trade continues to make headlines under Trump
Trump to pressure China's Xi for help dealing with North Korea
Yet it is not all one-sided from China's standpoint. China has used its trading surplus to create a massive manufacturing sector that has pulled hundreds of millions of Chinese from poverty and made them consumers who increasingly are interested in American goods and services. In addition, China is among the most aggressive foreign investors worldwide. Here are key issues involved when the two leaders discuss their trade relationship: JOBS, JOBS, JOBS
Trump complains that U.S. companies’ eager migration of manufacturing to cheap-labor Chinese factories — where wages average about 80% less than in the U.S. — has cost too many American jobs. Trade skeptics say the numbers back him up. The U.S. has lost 3.4 million jobs between 2001 and 2015 due to the trade deficit with China, and about three-fourths were in manufacturing, according to Robert Scott, an economist at the liberal think tank Economic Policy Institute. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/04/04/united-states-china-trade-relations/99989116/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_887217350#5_1818442176 | Title: Investing: Stock market investment lessons
Headings: Investment advice for beginners: Don't get scared out of investing in stocks
Investment advice for beginners: Don't get scared out of investing in stocks
Some discipline is better than none
Careful with stock tips
Remain dispassionate but diligent
Content: Never, ever buy shares in a company you don’t know or whose product you haven’t used or researched, no matter who told you it was a “sure thing.” You might as well let it all ride on the roulette wheel. Remain dispassionate but diligent
If you are interested in buying great companies on sale, be prepared: Almost anyone will be able to tell you what is wrong with a company when its stock is cheap. Ignore them. If you buy high-quality companies, you can wait for the management team to solve the problems and restore earnings growth. The trick is not to let emotions take over. I hate driving the winding road to Lake Tahoe, but because I like Lake Tahoe, I have learned to remain dispassionate but diligent when I travel those roads – eye on the goal – an excellent strategy for long-term investors. Sooner or later you will get burned in the market, despite your best efforts. Investing is informed decision-making that comes with risk. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/04/24/investing-stock-market-investment-lessons/3542650002/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_888287142#3_1821315576 | Title: Small business loans: We have the answers to your PPP questions
Headings: Confused by the US government's small business loan program? You're not alone. Here's your guide
Confused by the US government's small business loan program? You're not alone. Here's your guide
How long does it take to get a loan?
Why is it taking so long?
If I applied for a loan in the first round and didn’t get an answer, do I have to reapply for the second round?
When does the clock start running on these eight-week loans?
Could a business owner struggling to reach the 75% payroll threshold provide raises or bonuses to workers simply to qualify?
Can the money be applied retroactively to pay past wages or other costs?
Could a small business making masks, hand sanitizer or other products in high demand during the crisis receive a PPP loan even though they’re making a profit?
The average small business has fewer than 10 employees. So why does it seem larger companies and franchises are getting priority in loan approvals over mom-and-pop stores?
What about businesses in trendy areas, such as Manhattan or San Francisco, where high rents and other expenses make it especially tough to meet the 75% threshold?
Could the owner of a nail salon or small restaurant who was drawing a paycheck from their business prior to the crisis apply for unemployment for themselves while still seeking a PPP loan to keep the business going?
Are self-employed workers or independent contractors eligible for a PPP loan?
What about business owners worried they might not survive even with a PPP loan? Would they still have to pay back the part of the loan that's not forgivable if they close forever or go bankrupt?
Are there any other programs small businesses can take advantage of?
Content: technical glitches, an avalanche of requests, confusing guidance and a temporary exhaustion of money. The program also has been criticized for enabling scores of publicly traded companies, such as restaurant chains and hotel groups, to receive loans thanks to a controversial provision benefiting the hospitality industry. Shut out: ' It’s not right what they're doing': Smallest businesses feel big banks are shutting them out of stimulus loan program
USA TODAY reporters Ledyard King and Paul Davidson interviewed several experts to answer some of those questions: How long does it take to get a loan? Some small businesses have been approved in as quickly as a few hours while others waited a couple of weeks, says Ami Kassar, CEO of MultiFunding, a small business loan adviser. Many still haven’t gotten cleared. Once an applicant is approved, the program requires that they receive the money within 10 days but that doesn’t always happen, Kassar says. While some approved small business owners have gotten the cash in two or three days, others waited up to two weeks or are still waiting. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/04/23/small-business-loans-we-have-answers-your-ppp-questions/5165733002/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_888287142#8_1821330968 | Title: Small business loans: We have the answers to your PPP questions
Headings: Confused by the US government's small business loan program? You're not alone. Here's your guide
Confused by the US government's small business loan program? You're not alone. Here's your guide
How long does it take to get a loan?
Why is it taking so long?
If I applied for a loan in the first round and didn’t get an answer, do I have to reapply for the second round?
When does the clock start running on these eight-week loans?
Could a business owner struggling to reach the 75% payroll threshold provide raises or bonuses to workers simply to qualify?
Can the money be applied retroactively to pay past wages or other costs?
Could a small business making masks, hand sanitizer or other products in high demand during the crisis receive a PPP loan even though they’re making a profit?
The average small business has fewer than 10 employees. So why does it seem larger companies and franchises are getting priority in loan approvals over mom-and-pop stores?
What about businesses in trendy areas, such as Manhattan or San Francisco, where high rents and other expenses make it especially tough to meet the 75% threshold?
Could the owner of a nail salon or small restaurant who was drawing a paycheck from their business prior to the crisis apply for unemployment for themselves while still seeking a PPP loan to keep the business going?
Are self-employed workers or independent contractors eligible for a PPP loan?
What about business owners worried they might not survive even with a PPP loan? Would they still have to pay back the part of the loan that's not forgivable if they close forever or go bankrupt?
Are there any other programs small businesses can take advantage of?
Content: Feeling squeezed: ' Not right what they're doing': Smallest businesses feel big banks are shutting them out of stimulus program
Can the money be applied retroactively to pay past wages or other costs? No. Both Merski and Wade said SBA rules require the money be spent prospectively. Could a small business making masks, hand sanitizer or other products in high demand during the crisis receive a PPP loan even though they’re making a profit? Yes. The primary criteria for getting the loan is the company must have employed no more than 500 workers for whom it paid salaries and payroll taxes or paid independent contractors and that it was operating on Feb. 15. Loss of revenue is not a requirement though the application form requires businesses to certify that “current economic uncertainty makes this loan request necessary to support the ongoing operations.” Congress was trying to get the money to small businesses quickly, without making SBA verify the financial status of each applicant. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/04/23/small-business-loans-we-have-answers-your-ppp-questions/5165733002/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_888287142#9_1821334010 | Title: Small business loans: We have the answers to your PPP questions
Headings: Confused by the US government's small business loan program? You're not alone. Here's your guide
Confused by the US government's small business loan program? You're not alone. Here's your guide
How long does it take to get a loan?
Why is it taking so long?
If I applied for a loan in the first round and didn’t get an answer, do I have to reapply for the second round?
When does the clock start running on these eight-week loans?
Could a business owner struggling to reach the 75% payroll threshold provide raises or bonuses to workers simply to qualify?
Can the money be applied retroactively to pay past wages or other costs?
Could a small business making masks, hand sanitizer or other products in high demand during the crisis receive a PPP loan even though they’re making a profit?
The average small business has fewer than 10 employees. So why does it seem larger companies and franchises are getting priority in loan approvals over mom-and-pop stores?
What about businesses in trendy areas, such as Manhattan or San Francisco, where high rents and other expenses make it especially tough to meet the 75% threshold?
Could the owner of a nail salon or small restaurant who was drawing a paycheck from their business prior to the crisis apply for unemployment for themselves while still seeking a PPP loan to keep the business going?
Are self-employed workers or independent contractors eligible for a PPP loan?
What about business owners worried they might not survive even with a PPP loan? Would they still have to pay back the part of the loan that's not forgivable if they close forever or go bankrupt?
Are there any other programs small businesses can take advantage of?
Content: Could a small business making masks, hand sanitizer or other products in high demand during the crisis receive a PPP loan even though they’re making a profit? Yes. The primary criteria for getting the loan is the company must have employed no more than 500 workers for whom it paid salaries and payroll taxes or paid independent contractors and that it was operating on Feb. 15. Loss of revenue is not a requirement though the application form requires businesses to certify that “current economic uncertainty makes this loan request necessary to support the ongoing operations.” Congress was trying to get the money to small businesses quickly, without making SBA verify the financial status of each applicant. The average small business has fewer than 10 employees. So why does it seem larger companies and franchises are getting priority in loan approvals over mom-and-pop stores? Opinion: America needs a real small business survival plan. The PPP isn't it. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/04/23/small-business-loans-we-have-answers-your-ppp-questions/5165733002/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_888905027#7_1823335750 | Title: Unemployment benefits: Will Trump's executive orders be challenged?
Headings: 'An administrative nightmare': Trump's executive action is a scramble for unemployment aid
'An administrative nightmare': Trump's executive action is a scramble for unemployment aid
Executive actions face possible legal challenges
How will the funds be distributed?
Some Americans might not qualify
The extra aid could last just weeks
Executive actions could prompt a court fight
Content: No one has ever seen anything like this,” says Indivar Dutta-Gupta, co-executive director at the Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality. “ You can’t pay unemployment benefits under the Stafford Act unless a person isn’t eligible for any other jobless benefits. They’re running into legal problems.” That could create more headaches for states. They might not be able to use the unemployment system to pay out the funds since it could be illegal under the Stafford Act, according to Dutta-Gupta. State unemployment offices would either have to create a new system to disperse the funds, or other government entities might be called on to assist, including the tax system or human services agencies, he says. “They can’t call it an unemployment benefit under the Stafford Act, but it starts looking and smelling and sounding a lot like an unemployment benefit real quickly," says Dutta-Gupta. " And even more so if it’s administered by the same unemployment agencies. They probably can’t do that if they want it to be upheld.” Some Americans might not qualify
Trump’s measure would allow states to provide up to $400-per-week in expanded benefits, 75% of which would come from the federal government's disaster relief fund. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/08/08/unemployment-benefits-trumps-executive-orders-challenged/3328428001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_888905027#8_1823337756 | Title: Unemployment benefits: Will Trump's executive orders be challenged?
Headings: 'An administrative nightmare': Trump's executive action is a scramble for unemployment aid
'An administrative nightmare': Trump's executive action is a scramble for unemployment aid
Executive actions face possible legal challenges
How will the funds be distributed?
Some Americans might not qualify
The extra aid could last just weeks
Executive actions could prompt a court fight
Content: State unemployment offices would either have to create a new system to disperse the funds, or other government entities might be called on to assist, including the tax system or human services agencies, he says. “They can’t call it an unemployment benefit under the Stafford Act, but it starts looking and smelling and sounding a lot like an unemployment benefit real quickly," says Dutta-Gupta. " And even more so if it’s administered by the same unemployment agencies. They probably can’t do that if they want it to be upheld.” Some Americans might not qualify
Trump’s measure would allow states to provide up to $400-per-week in expanded benefits, 75% of which would come from the federal government's disaster relief fund. States would have to pay the remaining 25% of the cost. That means the federal contribution will provide only $300, while states will be expected to fund the extra $100, experts say. An unemployment recipient would have to collect at least $100 in weekly benefits to get the additional funds, according to Evermore, making it unclear how many unemployed Americans would actually receive the full $400 benefit. The $300 would partially restore the $600 unemployment benefit that ended in late July. Democrats wanted to extend the full $600 benefit, but Republicans balked, arguing it was a disincentive for some Americans to return to work because they would receive more in unemployment than they earned on the job. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/08/08/unemployment-benefits-trumps-executive-orders-challenged/3328428001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_890242100#2_1826518104 | Title:
Headings: The 10 most oil-rich states
The 10 most oil-rich states
1. Texas
2. North Dakota
3. Alaska
4. California
5. New Mexico
Content: The Permian Basin in Texas, for example, was believed to have run dry in the early 2000s. New technologies, however, have revived the region and the Permian Basin is now the country's leading oil producing region. Extensions — or newly accessible reserves that are attributed to previously existing oil fields — are one way to increase proven reserves. In 2013, extensions contained roughly 4.4 billion barrels of oil across the country, nearly all of which located in the 10 most oil-rich states. Additionally, nearly the entire increase in proven reserves in 2013 was from extensions. As a result of the oil boom in these states, jobs in the mining and logging sector, which includes oil and gas extraction, have increased. In six of these states, employment in the sector grew by more than 60% from 2005 through 2014, higher than the 42% increase in sector employment across the country. GDP growth is another way to measure the vitality of a state's economy. While the U.S. economy grew by 2.2% in 2013, the GDP of seven of the states with the most reserves grew by more than 2.5%, largely driven by the mining industry. In Wyoming, for example, 3.5 percentage points of the state's 5.1% GDP growth came from the mining sector. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2015/07/17/24-7-wall-st-oil-rich-states/30307203/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_894891673#3_1837956007 | Title: Schools must give standardized tests this year: Biden administration
Headings: Despite an incredible year of challenges for schools, they will need to give standardized tests this year
Despite an incredible year of challenges for schools, they will need to give standardized tests this year
Content: Will teachers have to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Schools may require staff to get a vaccine for coronavirus
"As the educators in the classroom, we have always known that standardized tests are not the best way to measure a child’s development, nor do they particularly help kids or inform best practices for teaching and learning," she wrote in a statement. " That is especially true in these unprecedented times, when students and teachers alike are remaking the school experience in the most unlikely of circumstances." Carissa Moffat Miller, CEO of the Council of Chief State School Officers, said she supported the federal requirement, writing in a statement Monday that the announcement "acknowledges the real, varied challenges that educators, students, and families are facing across the country." "State education leaders and CCSSO deeply value assessment as a tool to know where students are academically, identify inequities, and inform decision-making, including ensuring supports get to the students who need them," she said. The National Parent Teacher Association released a survey Monday that found 52% of parents surveyed favored end-of-year testing this spring "to measure the impact of the pandemic on student learning." Usually, state achievement tests are administered to students in the spring. They allow "a clearer picture of where children are academically and help equip parents to effectively advocate on behalf of their child’s learning,” PTA leader Leslie Boggs said. “As underscored by the results of the survey, parents and educators alike should have meaningful data on student learning and progress" to tailor learning, she said. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2021/02/22/schools-must-give-standardized-tests-year-biden-administration/4550916001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_895605044#21_1839929622 | Title: Fact check: More Black people killed by police than in Floyd protests
Headings: Fact check: More Black people died in 2019 police shootings than in George Floyd protests
Fact check: More Black people died in 2019 police shootings than in George Floyd protests
The claim: More Black people have died in Floyd aftermath than in police shootings in 2019
How many people have died in Floyd protests?
Who were the people who were killed?
How many unarmed Black people were fatally shot by the police in 2019?
Our rating: False
Our fact-check sources:
Content: Victor Cazares Jr. : Cazares, 27, was also shot and killed in Cicero, Illinois on June 1 near a grocery store. The town has placed blame on "outsiders." How many unarmed Black people were fatally shot by the police in 2019? In 2015, the Washington Post started to log every fatal shooting by on-duty police officers in the U.S. The data is compiled from the news, social media and police reports. The data shows that while half of those who have been shot and killed are white, Black Americans are shot at a disproportionate rate. There are about 42 million Black Americans in the the U.S. For every 1 million, 31 are killed by the police. By comparison, there are 197 million white Americans in the U.S. For every 1 million, 13 are killed by the police. Black Americans account for less than 13% of the U.S population but are killed by police at more than double the rate of white Americans. In relation to the post's claim, in 2019, 250 Black people were fatally shot by the police. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/06/18/fact-check-more-black-people-killed-police-than-floyd-protests/5323116002/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_895605044#22_1839931432 | Title: Fact check: More Black people killed by police than in Floyd protests
Headings: Fact check: More Black people died in 2019 police shootings than in George Floyd protests
Fact check: More Black people died in 2019 police shootings than in George Floyd protests
The claim: More Black people have died in Floyd aftermath than in police shootings in 2019
How many people have died in Floyd protests?
Who were the people who were killed?
How many unarmed Black people were fatally shot by the police in 2019?
Our rating: False
Our fact-check sources:
Content: The data shows that while half of those who have been shot and killed are white, Black Americans are shot at a disproportionate rate. There are about 42 million Black Americans in the the U.S. For every 1 million, 31 are killed by the police. By comparison, there are 197 million white Americans in the U.S. For every 1 million, 13 are killed by the police. Black Americans account for less than 13% of the U.S population but are killed by police at more than double the rate of white Americans. In relation to the post's claim, in 2019, 250 Black people were fatally shot by the police. Of the 250 killed, 14 were unarmed, according to the Washington Post's data. Our rating: False
The claim in the post has been rated FALSE. In 2019, 14 unarmed Black people were fatally shot by police. Fourteen Black people have died during the protests, but not all of these deaths were directly caused by the protests. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/06/18/fact-check-more-black-people-killed-police-than-floyd-protests/5323116002/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_895672288#6_1840105241 | Title: Fact check: How many unarmed Black men did police kill in 2019?
Headings: Fact check: Police killed more unarmed Black men in 2019 than conservative activist claimed
Fact check: Police killed more unarmed Black men in 2019 than conservative activist claimed
The claim: U.S. police killed eight unarmed Black men in 2019
What the data shows
Incomplete data
Our ruling: False
Our fact-check sources:
Content: and 33-year-old Channara Tom Pheap, who police killed on Aug. 26 in Tennessee. The Post’s analysis found police have killed around the same number of people each year — about 1,000 — since it began collecting the data. The data for 2020 appear on par with previous years. Incomplete data
Many academics using data on the number of police killings acknowledge a lack of data, resulting in underreporting. Two systems collect information on police shootings: The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program, which collects data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies; and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Vital Statistics System, which compiles death certificate data. According to research by criminologists published in the National Library of Medicine, the NVSS underestimates police homicides because it “misclassifies cases as homicides, rather than justifiable homicides committed by police officers, because certifiers fail to mention police involvement.” The researchers found the FBI’s system, which does not gather data from all law enforcement agencies, similarly “misses cases because some jurisdictions fail to file reports or omit justifiable homicides committed by police officers.” PBS reported in August that the lack of sound information surrounding police shootings is so widespread that “a decade ago, the Department of Justice stopped collecting data on deaths tied to police violence because the numbers were unreliable ... Reporting these cases was voluntary, and there were virtually no incentives for police departments to submit this information to the federal government.” | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/06/23/fact-check-how-many-unarmed-black-men-did-police-kill-2019/5322455002/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_895672288#7_1840107624 | Title: Fact check: How many unarmed Black men did police kill in 2019?
Headings: Fact check: Police killed more unarmed Black men in 2019 than conservative activist claimed
Fact check: Police killed more unarmed Black men in 2019 than conservative activist claimed
The claim: U.S. police killed eight unarmed Black men in 2019
What the data shows
Incomplete data
Our ruling: False
Our fact-check sources:
Content: The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program, which collects data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies; and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Vital Statistics System, which compiles death certificate data. According to research by criminologists published in the National Library of Medicine, the NVSS underestimates police homicides because it “misclassifies cases as homicides, rather than justifiable homicides committed by police officers, because certifiers fail to mention police involvement.” The researchers found the FBI’s system, which does not gather data from all law enforcement agencies, similarly “misses cases because some jurisdictions fail to file reports or omit justifiable homicides committed by police officers.” PBS reported in August that the lack of sound information surrounding police shootings is so widespread that “a decade ago, the Department of Justice stopped collecting data on deaths tied to police violence because the numbers were unreliable ... Reporting these cases was voluntary, and there were virtually no incentives for police departments to submit this information to the federal government.” Examples of questionable reporting of the causes of police shootings are many. When police shot 39-year-old Tommy Smith outside his mother’s house in Illinois, authorities declared his death a “suicide by cop” despite lacking evidence. “Suicide by cop” is a vague term that the Guardian — a publication that also created its own police fatality database — reported contradicts the National Association of Medical Examiners’ guidelines for determining cause of death. The Guardian reported in 2015 that the police killings of Eric Garner, Tamir Rice and John Crawford, all of whom were unarmed when they died, were “missing from the federal government’s official record of homicides by officers because most departments refuse to submit data.” The Bureau of Justice Statistics, a unit within the Department of Justice, released in 2016 a redesigned study using reports from media outlets, surveys of law enforcement agencies, medical examiners’ and coroners’ offices to produce an improved estimate of arrest-related deaths between June 1, 2015, and March 31, 2016. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/06/23/fact-check-how-many-unarmed-black-men-did-police-kill-2019/5322455002/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_896003383#8_1841017279 | Title: Fact check: Mailing ballots to dead people not leading to voter fraud
Headings: Fact check: Mailing ballots to dead people not leading to voter fraud, experts and studies say
Fact check: Mailing ballots to dead people not leading to voter fraud, experts and studies say
The claim: Dead people are receiving ballots and are still eligible to vote
Experts: No evidence to support claim
The role of signatures
Studies: Dead voters are possible, but rare
Our rating: Partly false
Our fact-check sources:
Content: In Wisconsin's April 7 primary, 14,000 absentee ballots cast were rejected because they lacked witness signatures, NPR reported . Studies: Dead voters are possible, but rare
A 2016 study by researchers at Dartmouth focused on noncitizen populations, dead people, timing of results and voting technology. They found no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2016 presidential election nor any striking abnormalities in states flagged as potentially problematic. In a report called "The politics of voter fraud" by Minnite, a case was analyzed in which claims of voter fraud appeared after a story headlined “In Mich. Even Dead Vote, From Holland to Detroit, votes were cast by 132 dead people.” A full reading of the article revealed that the voting irregularities were not attributed to voter fraud, but rather, clerical errors. Similarly, in 2005, the New Jersey Republican State Committee claimed it found evidence of 4,755 dead people having voted. But an analysis of the data the RSC provided to the state found that the errors were rooted in methodological problems in the RSC’s list matching techniques, such as excluding middle initials and suffixes, which resulted in duplicate records and mismatches of people presumed to be the same person. In a 2012 assessment in the Social Science Quarterly of Georgia’s election in 2006, researchers found “no evidence that election fraud was committed under the auspices of deceased registrants.” In a 2007 report, “ The Truth About Voter Fraud ” from the liberal Brennan Center of Justice, Justin Levitt wrote, “Voting from the grave offers salacious headlines, and investigators often attempt to match death records to voter rolls in an attempt to produce purported evidence of fraud.” | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/07/14/fact-check-mailing-ballots-dead-people-not-leading-voter-fraud/3214074001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_896763853#0_1843024404 | Title: Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance
Headings: Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance, makes no political donations
Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance, makes no political donations
The claim: A portion of AARP customer payments go to Democrats
What is AARP?
AARP stays out of politics
Our rating: False
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Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance, makes no political donations
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The claim: A portion of AARP customer payments go to Democrats
As election season goes into high gear, the spread of misinformation about campaign donations and party affiliations is in keeping up, with some of the most frequent targets being large companies and organizations. Accusations that AARP makes political donations have made the rounds on social media. One Facebook post, which has been shared 36,000 times, asked, "Are you aware that a portion of what you pay AARP goes directly to the Democratic Party?" More: Are you worried about your elderly parents? 8 tips to help seniors stay mentally acute in isolation
What is AARP? AARP does not donate to the Democratic Party, or any political party for that matter. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/08/29/fact-check-aarp-maintains-nonpartisan-stance/3393410001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_896763853#1_1843025998 | Title: Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance
Headings: Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance, makes no political donations
Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance, makes no political donations
The claim: A portion of AARP customer payments go to Democrats
What is AARP?
AARP stays out of politics
Our rating: False
Our fact check sources:
Content: One Facebook post, which has been shared 36,000 times, asked, "Are you aware that a portion of what you pay AARP goes directly to the Democratic Party?" More: Are you worried about your elderly parents? 8 tips to help seniors stay mentally acute in isolation
What is AARP? AARP does not donate to the Democratic Party, or any political party for that matter. AARP is an interest group whose mission is to "empower people to choose how they live as they age" and focuses on related issues, like social security or health care, with almost 40 million members nationwide. The group is also a social welfare — or 501 (c) (4) — tax-exempt organization. In order to receive and maintain this status, "an organization must not be organized for profit and must be operated exclusively to promote social welfare. The earnings of a section 501 (c) (4) organization may not inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual," according to the IRS. More: | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/08/29/fact-check-aarp-maintains-nonpartisan-stance/3393410001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_896763853#2_1843027580 | Title: Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance
Headings: Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance, makes no political donations
Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance, makes no political donations
The claim: A portion of AARP customer payments go to Democrats
What is AARP?
AARP stays out of politics
Our rating: False
Our fact check sources:
Content: AARP is an interest group whose mission is to "empower people to choose how they live as they age" and focuses on related issues, like social security or health care, with almost 40 million members nationwide. The group is also a social welfare — or 501 (c) (4) — tax-exempt organization. In order to receive and maintain this status, "an organization must not be organized for profit and must be operated exclusively to promote social welfare. The earnings of a section 501 (c) (4) organization may not inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual," according to the IRS. More: Fact check: What's true and what's false about face masks? AARP stays out of politics
The group's policy on political or partisan activity acknowledges its nonpartisan status and states, "AARP must maintain a nonpartisan stance with respect to candidates, current government officials, political parties and public events." "AARP is strictly nonpartisan," Jason Young, AARP's senior vice president of external relations said, further noting that nonpartisanship is a standard at AARP — and also the law. Young pointed to the fact that AARP's chief operating officer signs tax filings annually — under penalty of perjury — confirming that “AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization empowering people to choose how they live as they age.” | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/08/29/fact-check-aarp-maintains-nonpartisan-stance/3393410001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_896763853#3_1843029571 | Title: Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance
Headings: Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance, makes no political donations
Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance, makes no political donations
The claim: A portion of AARP customer payments go to Democrats
What is AARP?
AARP stays out of politics
Our rating: False
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Content: Fact check: What's true and what's false about face masks? AARP stays out of politics
The group's policy on political or partisan activity acknowledges its nonpartisan status and states, "AARP must maintain a nonpartisan stance with respect to candidates, current government officials, political parties and public events." "AARP is strictly nonpartisan," Jason Young, AARP's senior vice president of external relations said, further noting that nonpartisanship is a standard at AARP — and also the law. Young pointed to the fact that AARP's chief operating officer signs tax filings annually — under penalty of perjury — confirming that “AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization empowering people to choose how they live as they age.” Additionally, Young said AARP does not have a Political Action Committee, and the CEO does not make political donations and neither do most of the board and executive team. More: Fact check: No, Joel Osteen’s megachurch isn’t charging for online prayer requests
The Federal Elections Commission, which works to enforce campaign finance law and tracks political donations, does not have any listings for an AARP PAC. While AARP itself does not — and cannot — make political donations, the company's "rank-and-file employees have the right to give (political donations)," Young said. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/08/29/fact-check-aarp-maintains-nonpartisan-stance/3393410001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_896763853#4_1843031558 | Title: Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance
Headings: Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance, makes no political donations
Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance, makes no political donations
The claim: A portion of AARP customer payments go to Democrats
What is AARP?
AARP stays out of politics
Our rating: False
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Content: Additionally, Young said AARP does not have a Political Action Committee, and the CEO does not make political donations and neither do most of the board and executive team. More: Fact check: No, Joel Osteen’s megachurch isn’t charging for online prayer requests
The Federal Elections Commission, which works to enforce campaign finance law and tracks political donations, does not have any listings for an AARP PAC. While AARP itself does not — and cannot — make political donations, the company's "rank-and-file employees have the right to give (political donations)," Young said. Open Secrets — which tracks political donations made by individuals — shows that employees at AARP have donated $96,381 in the 2020 election cycle, most of which went to Democratic candidates. More: Fact check: PepsiCo pledges $400M to supporting social programs in Black communities
Young said the donations of employees do not reflect the stance of the entire group and that "it's fair to say that (AARP is) largely absent from this type of political engagement," noting that AARP affiliated donations are minimal compared to other groups. "We are largely absent from this type of political engagement and that's because we're focused on policy, not politics," Young said. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/08/29/fact-check-aarp-maintains-nonpartisan-stance/3393410001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_896763853#5_1843033464 | Title: Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance
Headings: Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance, makes no political donations
Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance, makes no political donations
The claim: A portion of AARP customer payments go to Democrats
What is AARP?
AARP stays out of politics
Our rating: False
Our fact check sources:
Content: Open Secrets — which tracks political donations made by individuals — shows that employees at AARP have donated $96,381 in the 2020 election cycle, most of which went to Democratic candidates. More: Fact check: PepsiCo pledges $400M to supporting social programs in Black communities
Young said the donations of employees do not reflect the stance of the entire group and that "it's fair to say that (AARP is) largely absent from this type of political engagement," noting that AARP affiliated donations are minimal compared to other groups. "We are largely absent from this type of political engagement and that's because we're focused on policy, not politics," Young said. Our rating: False
The claim in the post has been rated FALSE. AARP maintains a nonpartisan stance, which is also required by law. While individual employees are allowed to make donations, AARP does not have a PAC or make any political donations and the majority of its highest ranking officials — including the CEO — also do not donate. Our fact check sources: | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/08/29/fact-check-aarp-maintains-nonpartisan-stance/3393410001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_896763853#6_1843035137 | Title: Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance
Headings: Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance, makes no political donations
Fact check: AARP maintains nonpartisan stance, makes no political donations
The claim: A portion of AARP customer payments go to Democrats
What is AARP?
AARP stays out of politics
Our rating: False
Our fact check sources:
Content: Our rating: False
The claim in the post has been rated FALSE. AARP maintains a nonpartisan stance, which is also required by law. While individual employees are allowed to make donations, AARP does not have a PAC or make any political donations and the majority of its highest ranking officials — including the CEO — also do not donate. Our fact check sources: Interview with AARP Senior Vice President of External Relations, Jason Young
AARP, 2018, tax filing
AARP, 2016, AARP’s Policy on Political or Partisan Activity
IRS, social welfare and non-profit organizations
Open Secrets, 2020, AARP profile
AARP, Terms of Service
Thank you for supporting our journalism. You can subscribe to our print edition, ad-free app or electronic newspaper replica here. Our fact check work is supported in part by a grant from Facebook. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/08/29/fact-check-aarp-maintains-nonpartisan-stance/3393410001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_898958468#4_1848628165 | Title: 13 trafficking statistics that enormity of the global sex trade
Headings: 13 sex trafficking statistics that explain the enormity of the global sex trade
13 sex trafficking statistics that explain the enormity of the global sex trade
1. There are more than 4 million victims of sex trafficking globally
2. 99% are women and girls
3. There is no official estimate of sex trafficking victims in the U.S.
4. 7 in 10 victims were exploited in Asia and the Pacific region
5. 1 in 7 reported runways in the U.S. in 2018 is likely a victim of child sex trafficking
6. Girls in foster care are particularly vulnerable
7. Profits from forced sexual labor are estimated at $99 billion worldwide
8. Profits are highest per sex trafficking victim in developed economies
9. There are an estimated 9,000 illicit massage parlors across the U.S.
10. Profits from illicit massage parlors are estimated at $2.5 billion
11. Events like the Super Bowl increasingly are monitored for sex trafficking
12. Prosecutions of sex trafficking are down in the U.S.
13. Victims are still arrested for crimes they were forced to commit by traffickers
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Content: 99% are women and girls
The vast majority of sex trafficking victims are women and girls, though men, boys, trans, intersex and nonbinary individuals can be victims as well. The International Labour Organization estimates that 99% of the adults and children forced into sexual exploitation in 2016 are female. 3. There is no official estimate of sex trafficking victims in the U.S.
The State Department releases an annual report on human trafficking with breakdowns for individual countries, though it is largely focused on government actions to address the trafficking and does not estimate the total number of victims. However, in its 2019 report, the State Department found the top three nations of origin for human trafficking victims were the United States, Mexico and the Philippines. It does not break that figure down for sex trafficking alone. Further reading: Sex trafficking, prostitution is anything but a 'victimless crime,' experts say
Further reading: From harmful fetishes to sex trafficking, Robert Kraft case highlights risks facing Asian women
Polaris tracks the number of reports made to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, a figure often used by researchers. In 2018, it received 5,147 reported cases of human trafficking. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2019/07/29/12-trafficking-statistics-enormity-global-sex-trade/1755192001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_899689590#1_1850320485 | Title: Solar eclipse and pregnancy: Superstitions debunked
Headings: Pregnant during the eclipse? Superstitions say it could harm the baby
Pregnant during the eclipse? Superstitions say it could harm the baby
Content: Hindu text credits the eclipse to the head of the demon Rahu, who ate the moon or sun. Here are a few superstitions to know before the solar eclipse Aug. 21. Do not go outside during the eclipse. It's believed pregnant women who are in the presence of the eclipse could cause their baby to have facial deformities or birth marks. While there isn’t a proven reason why women who are expecting shouldn’t go outside during the event, there is merit to not looking at the eclipse with bare eyes. “ Eclipse blindness ” is a real thing. It’s never safe for anyone to view the sun for any length of time with a naked eye, because it could permanently damage the retina. ( There are eclipse glasses that are certified as safe for viewing the eclipse. But, if you haven't bought glasses by now, you might not find a pair .) There are no proven eclipse-related health concerns specific to pregnant women or their babies. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/08/18/pregnant-during-eclipse-superstitions-say-could-harm-baby/579196001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_899689590#2_1850321885 | Title: Solar eclipse and pregnancy: Superstitions debunked
Headings: Pregnant during the eclipse? Superstitions say it could harm the baby
Pregnant during the eclipse? Superstitions say it could harm the baby
Content: Eclipse blindness ” is a real thing. It’s never safe for anyone to view the sun for any length of time with a naked eye, because it could permanently damage the retina. ( There are eclipse glasses that are certified as safe for viewing the eclipse. But, if you haven't bought glasses by now, you might not find a pair .) There are no proven eclipse-related health concerns specific to pregnant women or their babies. Don’t wear metal. Avoid wearing sari pins, hair pins and jewelry, AstroSage, an India-based astrology site advises. Superstitions say this might also cause facial birth defects. Do wear metal, and red underwear. Yup, this one goes against the previous idea. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/08/18/pregnant-during-eclipse-superstitions-say-could-harm-baby/579196001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_900354457#4_1851845233 | Title: Neil Armstrong IS dead, but it happened a year ago
Headings: Neil Armstrong IS dead, but it happened a year ago
Neil Armstrong IS dead, but it happened a year ago
Content: My wife has just informed me that there is no such word as rebuttaling, she says the word is rebutting. But I don't care, because I'm alive!" Part of what's going on is the nature of modern-day news, buoyed by social media, is that it travels faster than ever, says social media expert Sherri Williams, an educator at Syracuse University, who is also studying social media in the doctoral program. "CBS … might run a story at the top of the hour but the correction will run at the close of the show," Williams said. " The actual traditional news story will cycle faster than the correction or retraction. I think that's part of it, and I think social media, because of how interconnected everyone is on it, makes it travel much faster." Also, many times what happens is something quite simple — people are not paying attention to news stories much beyond the headlines, Williams said. "People send out stuff that they don't even read," Williams said. " Online, I think people are skipping over dates and also not paying attention to the updates too." Tuesday was somewhat of a challenging day for ABC News and social media. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/27/neil-armstrong-twitter-internet-death-rumor/2711419/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_900894967#4_1853041098 | Title: Marijuana 'edibles' pack a wallop
Headings: Marijuana 'edibles' pack a wallop
Marijuana 'edibles' pack a wallop
Content: At one point, Mrs. Kirk tells the 911 operator 'please hurry' because he was scaring the kids and he was 'totally hallucinating.' " Edibles give users a different kind of high than the one they get from smoking marijuana, largely because the pot is absorbed through the stomach instead of the lungs. The effects are slower to arrive, generally last longer and can be more intense because people unwittingly eat more than they intend to. On the other hand, people who smoke pot get high quickly, allowing them to better regulate how stoned they're getting. "When you're smoking, you reach a certain level of highness ... and forget to keep smoking," says Denver forensic psychologist Max Wachtel, who counsels youth offenders. " It's in our nature to accidentally overuse edibles." Naylor says that's what happened to him: He ate the recommended dose of ¼ of the cookie and waited an hour. When nothing happened, he ate more. " I didn't realize it would be such an intense and different high after that long," he says. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/05/08/marijuana-pot-edibles-thc-legalized-recreational/8463787/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_902054257#0_1855593317 | Title: Latina, Latino, Latinx vs. Hispanic: What the words mean
Headings: 'Latinx' explained: A history of the controversial word and how to pronounce it
'Latinx' explained: A history of the controversial word and how to pronounce it
Latinx/Latino/Latina
Hispanic
Content: Latina, Latino, Latinx vs. Hispanic: What the words mean
'Latinx' explained: A history of the controversial word and how to pronounce it
Adrianna Rodriguez
USA TODAY
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When Senator Elizabeth Warren used “Latinx” in her opening remarks during the first Democratic debate Wednesday, it was one of the highest profile uses of the term since its conception. It was also the first time many people heard the term and it probably won’t be the last as the candidates attempt to target young, progressive voters in their campaigns. And while some public figures and politicians are quickly adapting to the term, others within the Latin American community are trying to resist it. So what does “Latinx” mean and why is there so much controversy surrounding it? Latinx/Latino/Latina
"Latinx" is a gender-neutral term used in lieu of "Latino" or "Latina" to refer to a person of Latin American descent. Using the term "Latinx" to refer to all people of Latin American decent has become more common as members in the LGBTQ community and its advocates have embraced the label. The gendered structure of the Spanish language has made "Latinx" both an inclusive and controversial term. Pronounced “luh-TEE-neks,” Merriam-Webster dictionary added the word in 2018 to describe those of Latin American descent who don't want to be identified by gender, or who don't identify as being male or female. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/06/29/latina-latino-latinx-hispanic-what-do-they-mean/1596501001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_902054257#4_1855600913 | Title: Latina, Latino, Latinx vs. Hispanic: What the words mean
Headings: 'Latinx' explained: A history of the controversial word and how to pronounce it
'Latinx' explained: A history of the controversial word and how to pronounce it
Latinx/Latino/Latina
Hispanic
Content: In some cases, it was a rejection of binary gender politics.” Many believe that the patriarchal nature of the Romantic language is not inclusive and can’t keep up with societal progress, as explained by this Twitter thread by investigative immigration reporter Aura Bogado. However, as “Latinx” grows in popularity, it also becomes more controversial within the Latin American community. The word was rejected in 2018 by the Real Academia Española, the official source on the Spanish language. Many who agree with this decision believe it is important to conserve the language, which is spoken by over 500 million people, according to a 2017 report by the Cervantes Institute in Spain. Another argument against “Latinx” is that it erases feminist movements in the 1970s that fought to represent women with the word “Latina,” Cadava said. Hispanic
This controversy is similar to one that surrounded the word “Hispanic," which was first introduced by the Nixon administration on the 1970 census. “People will say that it was an imposed term rather than something embraced by the community itself,” Cadava said. He added that some argue the word “Hispanic” is a nod towards Spanish colonialism and shouldn’t be interchangeable with Latinx/Latino/Latina. However, the university professor said his studies found most Hispanic Republicans prefer the word when describing their families. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/06/29/latina-latino-latinx-hispanic-what-do-they-mean/1596501001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_902054257#5_1855602883 | Title: Latina, Latino, Latinx vs. Hispanic: What the words mean
Headings: 'Latinx' explained: A history of the controversial word and how to pronounce it
'Latinx' explained: A history of the controversial word and how to pronounce it
Latinx/Latino/Latina
Hispanic
Content: Another argument against “Latinx” is that it erases feminist movements in the 1970s that fought to represent women with the word “Latina,” Cadava said. Hispanic
This controversy is similar to one that surrounded the word “Hispanic," which was first introduced by the Nixon administration on the 1970 census. “People will say that it was an imposed term rather than something embraced by the community itself,” Cadava said. He added that some argue the word “Hispanic” is a nod towards Spanish colonialism and shouldn’t be interchangeable with Latinx/Latino/Latina. However, the university professor said his studies found most Hispanic Republicans prefer the word when describing their families. Democrats, on the other hand, tend to use more progressive terms like "Latinos" and more recently "Latinx." Regardless of political affiliation, people of Latin American decent tend to identify first with their country of heritage and then second as "Latino/Latina/Latinx" or "Hispanic" to identify with a collective group, according to Dr. Rubén Martinez, director of the Julian Samora Research Institute at Michigan State University. For example, a person's family who is from Mexico will typically identify as "Mexican-American" before identifying as "Latino/Latina/Latinx" or "Hispanic." The U.S. Census still uses "Hispanic" and defines it as the “heritage, nationality, lineage, or country of birth of the person or the person’s parents or ancestors before arriving in the United States.” 5 things we learned from two nights of Democratic debates Texas woman banned from Walmart reportedly for eating half a cake and refusing to pay Police don't know how a man escaped federal custody, but they say he soon killed a DJ Report: | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/06/29/latina-latino-latinx-hispanic-what-do-they-mean/1596501001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_905126463#1_1862961613 | Title: Sessions seeks resignations of 46 U.S. attorneys
Headings: Sessions seeks resignations of 46 U.S. attorneys
Sessions seeks resignations of 46 U.S. attorneys
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Content: Rosenstein is U.S. attorney for the district of Maryland. He was nominated under the younger President Bush. One of those who has resigned is U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger, who represented the state of Minnesota and was nominated in 2013 under President Obama. "At the request of the Attorney General of the United States, I have submitted my resignation to the President, effective immediately," Luger said in a statement released Friday. Peter F. Neronha, the U.S. attorney for Rhode Island, also announced his resignation Friday. Preet Bharara, the U.S. attorney for Manhattan known for pursuing dozens of insider trading cases, was among those asked to leave. In November, the Wall Street Journal reported that Bharara had agreed to stay in his current role under Trump. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., wrote on Facebook that he was "troubled" to learn of the request for Bharara to step down "after the President initiated a call to me in November and assured me he wanted Mr. Bharara to continue to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District." "By asking for the immediate resignation of every remaining U.S. Attorney before their replacements have been confirmed or even nominated, the President is interrupting ongoing cases and investigations and hindering the administration of justice," Schumer wrote. READ MORE: | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/03/10/attorney-general-seeks-resignations-of-46-us-attorneys/99020566/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_905341025#12_1863487873 | Title: First Amendment: What rights it protects — and where it stops
Headings: What the First Amendment protects — and what it doesn't
What the First Amendment protects — and what it doesn't
Public protests
Public speakers
Censorship
Compelled speech
Social media
Campaign spending
Religious exercise
Religious establishment
Press freedom
Content: That means you can give to as many campaigns as you like. Religious exercise
Your First Amendment right to exercise your religion depends on what other rights it bumps up against. That's why it's a frequent conundrum in court. When the arts and crafts chain Hobby Lobby wanted out from Obamacare's requirement that employers offer free coverage of contraceptives, the Supreme Court ruled narrowly in its favor. The corporation's First Amendment right "protects the religious liberty of the humans who own and control" it, Justice Samuel Alito said. And when a Lutheran church in Missouri was denied state funds to resurface its playground, the high court said the separation of church and state does not apply to purely secular activities such as swings and slides. But religious claims are not a slam dunk, as Phillips, the Colorado baker, may discover. At least four justices — possibly five — are likely to say his speech and religious beliefs must take a back seat to public accommodations laws requiring that merchants serve all customers. Religious establishment
This is another area where more than two centuries haven't reduced passions on both sides, often leaving courts divided. Public schools cannot lead children in prayer, a prohibition that has been extended in recent years to graduations and football games. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/04/06/what-first-amendment-protects-and-what-doesnt/469920002/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_906198639#6_1865500944 | Title: Replacing Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The list starts with Amy Coney Barrett
Headings: Who might succeed Justice Ginsburg? Trump's short list begins with these five women (and one man)
Who might succeed Justice Ginsburg? Trump's short list begins with these five women (and one man)
Amy Coney Barrett
Barbara Lagoa
Joan Larsen
Britt Grant
Allison Eid
Amul Thapar
Content: Federal appeals court blocks Florida's felons from voting until fees and fines are paid
The decision along strict ideological lines, with all five judges appointed by Trump in the majority, could have a major impact on the presidential race because of Florida's history of razor-thin margins. In 2000, George W. Bush won the White House with a 537-vote victory margin there. "Florida’s felon re-enfranchisement scheme is constitutional," Lagoa wrote in a 20-page concurrence. " It falls to the citizens of the state of Florida and their elected state legislators, not to federal judges, to make any additional changes to it." Perhaps more striking was a one-page concurrence penned by Chief Judge William Pryor, who also wrote the majority opinion. Signed only by himself and Lagoa, it said that "in the end, as our judicial oath acknowledges, we will answer for our work to the Judge who sits outside of human history." A graduate of Florida International University and Columbia University Law School, Lagoa was raised in Hialeah, Florida, the daughter of parents who fled Fidel Castro's Cuba. Joan Larsen
Like Barrett, Larsen, 51, spent much of her career as a professor, at the University of Michigan Law School. She was appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court in 2015, elected to that court the following year, and nominated by Trump to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in 2017. She was confirmed by a 60-38 vote that November. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/09/18/replacing-ruth-bader-ginsburg-list-starts-amy-coney-barrett/2669382002/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_907136866#9_1867338038 | Title: Election 2020 voter turnout could be historic: see how it compares
Headings: More than 99 million people have already voted. Here's how that compares with past elections.
More than 99 million people have already voted. Here's how that compares with past elections.
All presidential elections in the last 50 years, ranked by highest eligible voter turnout rate
How rates of eligible voter turnout have fluctuated over the decades
Think you know everything about women's suffrage? Here’s the history to unlearn
2008: Highest voter turnout in past 50 years
Content: The U.S. placed 26th out of 32 for turnout rates among the voting age population among countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, according to a 2018 Pew Research Center study. 2008: Highest voter turnout in past 50 years
The turnout rate started to rise in 2004 and, in 2008, the U.S. saw the highest rate of eligible voter turnout in a presidential election in the past 50 years: 61.65%. The 2016 election also saw turnout about 60%, and the 2018 midterm election drew the highest midterm turnout since 1914. "It was record turnout for a midterm in a century," Barry said. " In the modern era, it was the highest voter turnout, period, and I would expect 2020 to be a continuation of that, with high engagement from people on both sides of the aisle." If voters on Election Day turn out as expected, McDonald believes the U.S. could have the highest percentage of eligible voters actually vote since 1908. That year, Republican William Howard Taft defeated Democrat William Jennings Bryan with 65.7% of the voting-eligible population participating. Fraga said he is curious to see which groups of voters are accounting for the expected increased turnout. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/22/voter-turnout-2020-ranking-us-presidential-elections/6006793002/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_907776438#1_1868822947 | Title: What you need to know about Trump's immigration plan
Headings: What you need to know about Trump's immigration plan
What you need to know about Trump's immigration plan
Oren Dorell, and Alan Gomez
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Who are the Syrians being admitted to the U.S.?
Can Trump block entry of immigrants who already received visas and traveled to the United States?
Can Trump block or favor refugees based on their religion?
Content: Our president is trying to divide us'
People flood social media with tales of stranded family, friends
Trump says he's 'hit the ground running at a record pace'
Here's a look at what's involved with the refugee ban: What's the difference between immigrants and refugees? Immigrants are people from other countries who come to the United States for a variety of personal reasons, such as seeking a better life than in their native countries. Refugees are a special class of immigrants who seek asylum from war, persecution and other risks to their safety. They have protected status under international law. Who are the refugees admitted to the U.S. in 2016? Most of the 85,000 refugees admitted in 2016 came from countries that are at war or under the control of repressive governments. Top admissions from Africa came from the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo (16,370) and Somalia (9,020). From East Asia, most came from Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, (12,347). The greatest number of Europeans came from Ukraine (2,543), which is at war with Russian-backed irregular troops in the east. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2017/01/28/what-you-need-know-trumps-refugee-ban/97183112/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_907809777#4_1868917914 | Title: Yikes! A river just changed direction. Here's what's blamed.
Headings: Yikes! A river just changed direction. Here's what's blamed.
Yikes! A river just changed direction. Here's what's blamed.
Content: And day by day we could see the water level dropping.” Shugar and his colleagues were shocked. “ For the last 300 years, the Slims River flowed out to the Bering Sea,” he said, “and the smaller Kaskawulsh River flowed to the Gulf of Alaska. What we found was the glacial lake that fed Slims River had actually changed its outlet,” Shugar said. The situation, said Shugar’s colleague John Clague of Canada’s Simon Fraser University, partly came about because the glacier’s toe was sitting on a geologic divide. Climate change could make transatlantic flights really, really bumpy
“The event is a bit idiosyncratic given the peculiar geographic situation in which it happened, but in a broader sense it highlights the huge changes that glaciers are undergoing around the world due to climate change.” Clague told UWTODAY,
“I always point out to climate-change skeptics that Earth’s glaciers are becoming markedly smaller, and that can only happen in a warming climate,” he added, referencing a UW study that shows a 99.5% probability that the glacier’s retreat is showing the effects of modern climate change. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2017/04/18/canadian-glacier-climate-change-river-piracy/100593752/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_908630318#4_1870901197 | Title: Police shootings myth: Unarmed Black Americans don't face an epidemic
Headings: There is no epidemic of fatal police shootings against unarmed Black Americans
There is no epidemic of fatal police shootings against unarmed Black Americans
Ideally officers would never need to take anyone's life. But the data on police killings doesn't support reducing or abolishing law enforcement.
Improve — don't abolish — police
A fully-functioning police force
Content: For the last five years, the police have fatally shot about 1,000 civilians annually, the vast majority of whom were armed or otherwise dangerous. Black people account for about 23% of those shot and killed by police; they are about 13% of the U.S. population. As of the June 22 update, the Washington Post’s database of fatal police shootings showed 14 unarmed Black victims and 25 unarmed white victims in 2019. The database does not include those killed by other means, like George Floyd. The number of unarmed Black shooting victims is down 63% from 2015, when the database began. There are about 7,300 Black homicide victims a year. The 14 unarmed victims in fatal police shootings would comprise only 0.2% of that total. Ideally, officers would never take anyone’s life in the course of their duties. But given the number of arrests they make each year ( around 10 million) and the number of deadly-weapons attacks on officers ( an average of 27 per day in just two-thirds of the nation’s police departments, according to a 2014 analysis), it is not clear that these 1,000 civilian shooting deaths suggest that law enforcement is out of control. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/07/03/police-black-killings-homicide-rates-race-injustice-column/3235072001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_908630318#5_1870903085 | Title: Police shootings myth: Unarmed Black Americans don't face an epidemic
Headings: There is no epidemic of fatal police shootings against unarmed Black Americans
There is no epidemic of fatal police shootings against unarmed Black Americans
Ideally officers would never need to take anyone's life. But the data on police killings doesn't support reducing or abolishing law enforcement.
Improve — don't abolish — police
A fully-functioning police force
Content: The number of unarmed Black shooting victims is down 63% from 2015, when the database began. There are about 7,300 Black homicide victims a year. The 14 unarmed victims in fatal police shootings would comprise only 0.2% of that total. Ideally, officers would never take anyone’s life in the course of their duties. But given the number of arrests they make each year ( around 10 million) and the number of deadly-weapons attacks on officers ( an average of 27 per day in just two-thirds of the nation’s police departments, according to a 2014 analysis), it is not clear that these 1,000 civilian shooting deaths suggest that law enforcement is out of control. Tried and failed: Don't abolish the police. It didn't work for 1960s communes and it won't work for us. Nevertheless, we can do better. Cops are desperate for more hands-on tactical training, de-escalation practice, and techniques to control stress. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/07/03/police-black-killings-homicide-rates-race-injustice-column/3235072001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_908664315#2_1870991872 | Title: Margaret Sanger was a racist eugenics advocate who shouldn't be honored
Headings: Remove statues of Margaret Sanger, Planned Parenthood founder tied to eugenics and racism
Remove statues of Margaret Sanger, Planned Parenthood founder tied to eugenics and racism
How a woman who advocated for the selective breeding of her fellow citizens came to be memorialized with those who built a country is hard to understand.
Sanger's Planned Parenthood mission
Birth control to eliminate the 'unfit'
Content: That is a part of history that cannot be changed,” they observed, writing that the pattern of “systemic racism, pay inequity, and lack of upward mobility for Black staff” continues. Cultural icon Kanye West has made headlines with his recent statements on Planned Parenthood abortion vendors, which he said have "been placed inside cities by white supremacists to do the Devil’s work.” He’s right about the locations of the businesses. The vast majority of the abortion vendors have set up shop in minority neighborhoods, which can be seen in the scarce statistics available at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Though they are only 13% of the female population, African Americans made up 38% of all abortions tracked in 2016. Democratic, not dramatic process: United or Divided States of America? 6 ways to think about removing Confederate statues
In the 1970s, when the Supreme Court's Roe V. Wade decision legalized abortion, polling showed that Blacks were " significantly less likely to favor abortion " than whites. Yet in New York City, more black babies are aborted than born alive each year. And the abortion industry think tank, the Guttmacher Institute, notes that “the abortion rate for black women is almost five times that for white women.” | https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/07/23/racism-eugenics-margaret-sanger-deserves-no-honors-column/5480192002/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_914123163#2_1885365624 | Title: What is Gab? Social network gaining popularity amid Parler crackdown
Headings: Parler ban: What is Gab, the social network gaining popularity among conservatives?
Parler ban: What is Gab, the social network gaining popularity among conservatives?
How did it start?
The Pittsburgh shooting
Efforts to shut Gab down
Content: The latest on Parler: Apple suspends app while Amazon will shut off web hosting service over violence threats
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How did it start? Gab was launched as an alternative to traditional platforms, such as Twitter and Facebook. During that time, Twitter had suspended several accounts associated with the "alt-right" movement on the same day it vowed a crackdown on hate speech. The suspensions pushed many people to Gab, which has fewer content restrictions compared to Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms. "We believe that the future of online publishing is decentralized and open," reads a description on its website. " We believe that users of social networks should be able to control their social media experience on their own terms, rather than the terms set down by Big Tech." Like Parler, users turned to Gab in part due to concerns larger platforms like Twitter were censoring conservative opinions. However, the relaxed rules opened the door for content such as conspiracy theories and misinformation. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/01/11/what-gab-social-network-gaining-popularity-amid-parler-crackdown/6620906002/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_914182136#0_1885491879 | Title: Chip shortage, explained: Why it's impacting car prices, tech items
Headings: The microchip shortage explained: How it's impacting car prices and the tech industry
The microchip shortage explained: How it's impacting car prices and the tech industry
Michael Liedtke, Tom Krisher
Is the pandemic to blame?
Are there other factors at work?
Why is the auto industry being hit so hard?
How are automakers dealing with the shortage?
Will this impact my ability to buy a new car this year?
Will other popular products be affected this year?
What will prevent another chip shortage?
Content: Chip shortage, explained: Why it's impacting car prices, tech items
The microchip shortage explained: How it's impacting car prices and the tech industry
Michael Liedtke, Tom Krisher
Associated Press
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SAN RAMON, Calif. – As the U.S. economy rebounds from its pandemic slump, a vital cog is in short supply: the computer chips that power a wide range of products that connect, transport and entertain us in a world increasingly dependent on technology. The shortage has already been rippling through various markets since last summer. It has made it difficult for schools to buy enough laptops for students forced to learn from home, delayed the release of popular products such as the iPhone 12 and created mad scrambles to find the latest video game consoles such as the PlayStation 5. But things have been getting even worse in recent weeks, particularly in the auto industry, where factories are shutting down because there aren’t enough chips to finish building vehicles that are starting to look like computers on wheels. The problem was recently compounded by a grounded container ship that blocked the Suez Canal for nearly a week, choking off chips headed from Asia to Europe. Computer chip shortages proliferate: Why you could soon pay more for a used car
More checks going out: | https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/04/02/chip-shortage-car-prices-tech-items/4849838001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_914182136#1_1885494105 | Title: Chip shortage, explained: Why it's impacting car prices, tech items
Headings: The microchip shortage explained: How it's impacting car prices and the tech industry
The microchip shortage explained: How it's impacting car prices and the tech industry
Michael Liedtke, Tom Krisher
Is the pandemic to blame?
Are there other factors at work?
Why is the auto industry being hit so hard?
How are automakers dealing with the shortage?
Will this impact my ability to buy a new car this year?
Will other popular products be affected this year?
What will prevent another chip shortage?
Content: It has made it difficult for schools to buy enough laptops for students forced to learn from home, delayed the release of popular products such as the iPhone 12 and created mad scrambles to find the latest video game consoles such as the PlayStation 5. But things have been getting even worse in recent weeks, particularly in the auto industry, where factories are shutting down because there aren’t enough chips to finish building vehicles that are starting to look like computers on wheels. The problem was recently compounded by a grounded container ship that blocked the Suez Canal for nearly a week, choking off chips headed from Asia to Europe. Computer chip shortages proliferate: Why you could soon pay more for a used car
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These snags are likely to frustrate consumers who can’t find the vehicle they want and sometimes find themselves settling for a lower-end models without as many fancy electronic features. And it threatens to leave a big dent in the auto industry, which by some estimates stands to lose $60 billion in sales during the first half of his year. “We have been hit by the perfect storm, and it’s not going away any time soon,” said Baird technology analyst Ted Mortonson, who said he has never seen such a serious shortage in nearly 30 years tracking the chip industry. Is the pandemic to blame? Sort of. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/04/02/chip-shortage-car-prices-tech-items/4849838001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_914182136#2_1885496359 | Title: Chip shortage, explained: Why it's impacting car prices, tech items
Headings: The microchip shortage explained: How it's impacting car prices and the tech industry
The microchip shortage explained: How it's impacting car prices and the tech industry
Michael Liedtke, Tom Krisher
Is the pandemic to blame?
Are there other factors at work?
Why is the auto industry being hit so hard?
How are automakers dealing with the shortage?
Will this impact my ability to buy a new car this year?
Will other popular products be affected this year?
What will prevent another chip shortage?
Content: Social Security recipients now receiving stimulus checks
These snags are likely to frustrate consumers who can’t find the vehicle they want and sometimes find themselves settling for a lower-end models without as many fancy electronic features. And it threatens to leave a big dent in the auto industry, which by some estimates stands to lose $60 billion in sales during the first half of his year. “We have been hit by the perfect storm, and it’s not going away any time soon,” said Baird technology analyst Ted Mortonson, who said he has never seen such a serious shortage in nearly 30 years tracking the chip industry. Is the pandemic to blame? Sort of. The pandemic prompted chip factories to start shutting down early last year, particularly overseas, where the majority of the processors are made. By the time they started to reopen, they had a backlog of orders to fill. That wouldn’t have been as daunting if chipmakers weren’t then swamped by unforeseen demand. For instance, no one entered 2020 expecting to see a spike in personal computer sales after nearly a decade of steady decline. But that’s what happened after government lockdowns forced millions of office workers to do their jobs from home while students mostly attended their classes remotely. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/04/02/chip-shortage-car-prices-tech-items/4849838001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_914182136#3_1885498478 | Title: Chip shortage, explained: Why it's impacting car prices, tech items
Headings: The microchip shortage explained: How it's impacting car prices and the tech industry
The microchip shortage explained: How it's impacting car prices and the tech industry
Michael Liedtke, Tom Krisher
Is the pandemic to blame?
Are there other factors at work?
Why is the auto industry being hit so hard?
How are automakers dealing with the shortage?
Will this impact my ability to buy a new car this year?
Will other popular products be affected this year?
What will prevent another chip shortage?
Content: The pandemic prompted chip factories to start shutting down early last year, particularly overseas, where the majority of the processors are made. By the time they started to reopen, they had a backlog of orders to fill. That wouldn’t have been as daunting if chipmakers weren’t then swamped by unforeseen demand. For instance, no one entered 2020 expecting to see a spike in personal computer sales after nearly a decade of steady decline. But that’s what happened after government lockdowns forced millions of office workers to do their jobs from home while students mostly attended their classes remotely. Are there other factors at work? Yes. Both Sony and Microsoft were preparing to release highly anticipated next-generation video game consoles for their PlayStation and Xbox brands, respectively, that required more sophisticated chips than ever. To add to the demand, wireless network providers are clamoring for chips to power ultrafast “5G” services being built around the world. Former President Donald Trump’s trade war with China probably didn’t help either. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/04/02/chip-shortage-car-prices-tech-items/4849838001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_914182136#4_1885500403 | Title: Chip shortage, explained: Why it's impacting car prices, tech items
Headings: The microchip shortage explained: How it's impacting car prices and the tech industry
The microchip shortage explained: How it's impacting car prices and the tech industry
Michael Liedtke, Tom Krisher
Is the pandemic to blame?
Are there other factors at work?
Why is the auto industry being hit so hard?
How are automakers dealing with the shortage?
Will this impact my ability to buy a new car this year?
Will other popular products be affected this year?
What will prevent another chip shortage?
Content: Are there other factors at work? Yes. Both Sony and Microsoft were preparing to release highly anticipated next-generation video game consoles for their PlayStation and Xbox brands, respectively, that required more sophisticated chips than ever. To add to the demand, wireless network providers are clamoring for chips to power ultrafast “5G” services being built around the world. Former President Donald Trump’s trade war with China probably didn’t help either. Some analysts believe the Trump administration’s blacklisting of Huawei Technologies prompted that major maker of smartphones to build a huge stockpile of chips as it braced for the crackdown. Why is the auto industry being hit so hard? Stay-at-home orders drove a surge in consumer electronics sales, squeezing auto parts suppliers who use chips for computers that control gas pedals, transmissions and touch screens. Chipmakers compounded the pressure by rejiggering factory lines to better serve the consumer electronics market, which generates far more revenue for them than autos. After eight weeks of pandemic-induced shutdown in the spring, automakers started reopening factories earlier than they had envisioned. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/04/02/chip-shortage-car-prices-tech-items/4849838001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_914182136#5_1885502430 | Title: Chip shortage, explained: Why it's impacting car prices, tech items
Headings: The microchip shortage explained: How it's impacting car prices and the tech industry
The microchip shortage explained: How it's impacting car prices and the tech industry
Michael Liedtke, Tom Krisher
Is the pandemic to blame?
Are there other factors at work?
Why is the auto industry being hit so hard?
How are automakers dealing with the shortage?
Will this impact my ability to buy a new car this year?
Will other popular products be affected this year?
What will prevent another chip shortage?
Content: Some analysts believe the Trump administration’s blacklisting of Huawei Technologies prompted that major maker of smartphones to build a huge stockpile of chips as it braced for the crackdown. Why is the auto industry being hit so hard? Stay-at-home orders drove a surge in consumer electronics sales, squeezing auto parts suppliers who use chips for computers that control gas pedals, transmissions and touch screens. Chipmakers compounded the pressure by rejiggering factory lines to better serve the consumer electronics market, which generates far more revenue for them than autos. After eight weeks of pandemic-induced shutdown in the spring, automakers started reopening factories earlier than they had envisioned. But then they were hit with unexpected news: chipmakers weren’t able to flip a switch quickly and make the types of processors needed for cars. How are automakers dealing with the shortage? They’ve canceled shifts and temporarily closed factories. Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler (now Stellantis), Volkswagen and Honda seem to have been hit the hardest. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/04/02/chip-shortage-car-prices-tech-items/4849838001/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_918465383#0_1898941248 | Title: 24 products selling out online due to the coronavirus pandemic: Toilet paper, cleaning wipes, yeast, and more
Headings: 24 things that have been selling out online during the coronavirus pandemic
24 things that have been selling out online during the coronavirus pandemic
Household essentials
1. Toilet paper
Here's where you can still buy toilet paper online
2. Hand sanitizer
Here's where you can still buy hand sanitizer online
3. Cleaning wipes and spray
Here's where you can still buy cleaning wipes and spray online
4. Paper towels
Here's where you can still buy paper towels online
5. Hand soap
Here's where you can still buy hand soap online
6. Diapers
Here's where you can still buy diapers online
7. Thermometers
Here's where you can still buy thermometers online
8. Tissues
Here's where you can still buy tissues online
9. Water filters
Here's where you can still buy water pitchers online
10. Bidets
Entertainment
11. Board games
Here's where you can still buy board games online
12. Puzzles
Here's where you can still buy puzzles online
13. Nintendo Switches
Here's where you can still buy Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite online
14. Bakeware
15. Yeast
Here's where you can still buy yeast online
16. Fitness equipment
17. Sewing machines
18. Hair dye
19. Loungewear
Tech/office products
20. Printers
Shop for printers at Staples
21. Monitors
Shop for monitors at Best Buy
22. Laptops
Shop for laptops at Best Buy
23. Desks and office chairs
Shop for office furniture at Wayfair
24. Webcams
Shop for webcams at Best Buy
Content: 24 products selling out online due to the coronavirus pandemic: Toilet paper, cleaning wipes, yeast, and more
24 things that have been selling out online during the coronavirus pandemic
Amanda Tarlton
Reviewed.com
— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep the nation, many people are still quarantined at home—and to cope, they're stocking up on everything from household essentials to things to stay entertained while social distancing. This has led to a shortage of products across the country, as supply struggles to keep up with demand. To help consumers through this time, the team at Reviewed has been hard at work providing recommendations for the products people are searching for right now, along with the places you can still buy them ( you can read about our strategy here ). While doing our due diligence, we've seen a variety of products go out of stock, and we have compiled a list of the biggest ones below. Here's everything Reviewed has been covering that's quickly selling out, from toilet paper to puzzles to webcams. We'll continue to monitor the status of the products below but we could also use your help as we're all navigating these uncharted waters together. If there's something you've noticed in low supply in your own area or during your online shopping sprees, let us know by emailing [email protected]. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2020/04/20/24-products-selling-out-online-due-coronavirus-pandemic-toilet-paper-cleaning-wipes-yeast-and-more/5161629002/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_918465383#15_1898986392 | Title: 24 products selling out online due to the coronavirus pandemic: Toilet paper, cleaning wipes, yeast, and more
Headings: 24 things that have been selling out online during the coronavirus pandemic
24 things that have been selling out online during the coronavirus pandemic
Household essentials
1. Toilet paper
Here's where you can still buy toilet paper online
2. Hand sanitizer
Here's where you can still buy hand sanitizer online
3. Cleaning wipes and spray
Here's where you can still buy cleaning wipes and spray online
4. Paper towels
Here's where you can still buy paper towels online
5. Hand soap
Here's where you can still buy hand soap online
6. Diapers
Here's where you can still buy diapers online
7. Thermometers
Here's where you can still buy thermometers online
8. Tissues
Here's where you can still buy tissues online
9. Water filters
Here's where you can still buy water pitchers online
10. Bidets
Entertainment
11. Board games
Here's where you can still buy board games online
12. Puzzles
Here's where you can still buy puzzles online
13. Nintendo Switches
Here's where you can still buy Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite online
14. Bakeware
15. Yeast
Here's where you can still buy yeast online
16. Fitness equipment
17. Sewing machines
18. Hair dye
19. Loungewear
Tech/office products
20. Printers
Shop for printers at Staples
21. Monitors
Shop for monitors at Best Buy
22. Laptops
Shop for laptops at Best Buy
23. Desks and office chairs
Shop for office furniture at Wayfair
24. Webcams
Shop for webcams at Best Buy
Content: 15. Yeast
All that baking you're doing requires more than just the right pans—many recipes require yeast. The bread-making ingredient is out of stock at most grocery stores right now but you can still find it at a few select retailers, according to Reviewed. And if you can't? Try your hand at one of these no-yeast-required recipes. Here's where you can still buy yeast online
16. Fitness equipment
No gym, no problem—as long as you have a few home workout essentials, whether that's dumbbells, resistance bands, kettlebells, or maybe even a yoga mat. But even if you don't have any of the above, you can still get in a good sweat sesh. Just ask our social media manager (and resident exercise guru) who rounded up some of the most creative ways to work out with everyday household products (including using wine bottles as weights!). 17. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2020/04/20/24-products-selling-out-online-due-coronavirus-pandemic-toilet-paper-cleaning-wipes-yeast-and-more/5161629002/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_922388049#1_1910556242 | Title: 9 foreign countries where you can use U.S. dollars
Headings: 9 foreign countries where you can use U.S. dollars
9 foreign countries where you can use U.S. dollars
British Virgin Islands
Ecuador
Panama
Bahamas
Turks and Caicos
Vietnam
Cambodia
Nicaragua
Belize
Content: Don't have millions in corporate profits to shore up? You can still find a haven of sorts at the Baths on Virgin Gorda; this unusual rock formation is one of our favorite secret Caribbean attractions (and, aside from the swaying palms, it's a lot less shady). Ecuador
Ecuador's currency has a long history filled with House of Cards-style political intrigue: First, Ecuador employed the peso, then enjoyed a brief dalliance with the franco, then went back to the peso, and finally adopted the sucre, whose value nosedived in the late 1990s during a near economic collapse. In 2000, in order to stabilize the economy, the Ecuadorian government voted to adopt the U.S. dollar as the official currency. The controversial vote led to the ouster of then-President Jamil Mahuad, but the result was inevitable: U.S. travelers to Ecuador can now use the very same dollars they would at home (although Ecuador produces its own nifty centavo coins). Panama
What's better than one official currency? Two, of course. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/07/03/foreign-countries-where-you-can-use-us-dollars/2484391/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_922388049#2_1910557773 | Title: 9 foreign countries where you can use U.S. dollars
Headings: 9 foreign countries where you can use U.S. dollars
9 foreign countries where you can use U.S. dollars
British Virgin Islands
Ecuador
Panama
Bahamas
Turks and Caicos
Vietnam
Cambodia
Nicaragua
Belize
Content: In 2000, in order to stabilize the economy, the Ecuadorian government voted to adopt the U.S. dollar as the official currency. The controversial vote led to the ouster of then-President Jamil Mahuad, but the result was inevitable: U.S. travelers to Ecuador can now use the very same dollars they would at home (although Ecuador produces its own nifty centavo coins). Panama
What's better than one official currency? Two, of course. In addition to its Panamanian balboa, Panama accepts the U.S. dollar "at par" (a rate of 1:1). This means that travelers don't have to worry about exchanging money in foreign airports or dealing with fluctuating exchange rates—making Panama an economical destination, at least for now. In 2014, the nation's large-scale canal expansion will come to an end, opening Panama's pristine beaches to large cruise ships and a surge of value-seeking tourists. So, savvy travelers would be wise to grab a fistful of dollars and head down there sooner rather than later. Bahamas
Like the Panamanian balboa, the Bahamian dollar enjoys a fixed 1:1 exchange rate with the USD (and the two currencies share a name and a familiar symbol, $). | https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/07/03/foreign-countries-where-you-can-use-us-dollars/2484391/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_924016794#5_1914401860 | Title: Boeing 737 Indonesia plane crash suspected: Sriwijaya Air what we know
Headings: Indonesia flight feared to have crashed: What we know about Sriwijaya Air and the Boeing 737-500
Indonesia flight feared to have crashed: What we know about Sriwijaya Air and the Boeing 737-500
What is Sriwijaya Air?
Was the plane a Boeing 737 Max?
The plane was 26 years old. Isn't that ancient?
Content: The plane was 26 years old and was previously in the fleet of Continental Airlines and, later, merger partner United Airlines, according to the website. Boeing has had a bruising couple of years following two crashes of the Boeing 737 Max, which killed 376 people. The plane was grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration and other aviation regulatory authorities in March 2019 and only recently certified to fly again. This week, Boeing settled criminal charges brought by the U.S. Department of Justice for defrauding the FAA. "Boeing’s employees chose the path of profit over candor by concealing material information from the FAA concerning the operation of its 737 Max airplane and engaging in an effort to cover up their deception," the DOJ said. Boeing will pay more than $2.5 billion, including a penalty of $243.6 million, compensation payments to 737 Max airline customers of $1.77 billion and a $500 million fund for the victim's beneficiaries. The plane in the Sriwijaya crash does not have the software that was at the center of the Max crashes. Boeing added software to the plane's flight computer that would work in the background so the Max would feel to pilots like previous versions of the 737. It was called the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System, or MCAS, and it proved to have serious flaws. In both the crashes, pilots wrestled to keep their aircraft aloft as MCAS repeatedly pushed the nose down. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2021/01/09/boeing-737-indonesia-plane-crash-suspected-sriwijaya-air-flight-182/6607773002/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_926597352#0_1919205719 | Title: Highest-paying states for diagnostic medical sonographers - USAWage.com
Headings: Highest-paying States for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Highest-paying States for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Table 1. Highest-paying States for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (2020 Survey)
Content: Highest-paying states for diagnostic medical sonographers - USAWage.com
National Salary Info » Highest Paying States for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Highest-paying States for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
The highest-paying states for diagnostic medical sonographers (ranked by average annual salary) are listed in Table 1. The entry level salary (as measured by the salary of the lowest 10% paid earners) and the number of employment of diagnostic medical sonographers in those states are also shown in the table. As shown in the table, with an annual salary of $104,390, California is the highest paying state for diagnostic medical sonographers. It is followed by Hawaii (average annual salary $102,900). The salary and employment information is computed from data published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in April 2021 [1] . For more salary information of diagnostic medical sonographers in a specific state, use the links in the table. Table 1. Highest-paying States for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (2020 Survey)
Rank
State
Average Salary i
Entry Level
Salary i
# of
Empl. i
1
California
$104,390
$69,060
7,030
2
Hawaii
$102,900
$78,970
160
3
Alaska
$96,490
$72,420
160
4
District of Columbia
$95,530
$73,230
140
5
Rhode Island
$93,620
$69,540
220
6
Washington
$93,390
$69,830
1,840
7
Oregon
$92,980
$70,830
880
8
Massachusetts
$87,510
$65,630
1,680
9
Wisconsin
$87,440
$68,380
1,480
10
Arizona
$87,030
$57,190
1,680
11
Colorado
$87,030
$67,510
1,240
12
Connecticut
$85,960
$60,700
1,010
13
New Hampshire
$82,360
$59,790
230
14
Minnesota
$82,220
$68,100
1,270
15
Vermont
$81,740
$60,870
110
16
New Jersey
$81,720
$61,520
2,550
17
New York
$80,260
$55,240
5,970
18
Nevada
$79,510
$65,310
350
19
Utah
$79,410
$39,480
680
20
Maryland
$78,760
$62,460
1,540
21
Illinois
$78,700
$54,920
3,010
22
Idaho
$77,950
$60,110
210
23
Virginia
$77,810
$53,970
1,680
24
Maine
$77,690
$56,770
360
25
Kansas
$77,290
$57,570
670
26
Montana
$75,830
$56,920
200
27
Wyoming
$74,410
$36,610
80
28
Delaware
$73,730
$56,620
200
29
Missouri
$73,710
$55,370
1,620
30
New Mexico
$73,630
$57,470
470
31
Texas
$72,570
$53,090
5,380
32
North Dakota
$72,490
$56,420
290
33
Oklahoma
$71,810
$51,050
900
34
Indiana
$71,800
$54,040
1,320
35
Iowa
$70,960
$54,920
700
36
North Carolina
$70,400
$54,010
2,530
37
South Carolina
$69,040
$51,790
810
38
Florida
$68,710
$48,000
5,520
39
Nebraska
$67,980
$54,310
440
40
Pennsylvania
$66,750
$50,050
2,840
41
Ohio
$66,670
$53,590
2,990
42
Kentucky
$66,240
$52,010
800
43
Michigan
$65,860
$52,270
2,510
44
Tennessee
$65,720
$44,670
1,660
45
South Dakota
$64,790
$47,830
300
46
Mississippi
$62,690
$44,470
670
47
Louisiana
$62,660
$44,440
1,230
48
Arkansas
$62,560
$45,650
440
49
Georgia
$61,810
$35,530
2,300
50
West Virginia
$61,040
$47,730
440
51
Alabama
$58,230
$40,610
1,140
52
Puerto Rico
$23,490
$16,690
580
See also: Highest-paying industries for diagnostic medical sonographers, Top paying jobs in America. | https://www.usawage.com/high-pay/states-diagnostic_medical_sonographers.php |
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