ncnewsline.com – Tim Henderson – 2025-02-02 05:00:00

SUMMARY: A study by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation reveals significant disparities in life expectancy among American demographic groups. As of 2021, American Indians had the shortest expectancy at 63.6 years, while Asian Americans lived the longest at 84 years. Factors such as geography and systemic racism contribute to these inequalities, with marginalized groups facing adverse health outcomes tied to poverty, lack of access to resources, and historical trauma. Recent policies under the Trump administration have hindered health equity efforts by removing race and ethnicity data and dismantling diversity programs, exacerbating these disparities. Addressing these issues requires equitable healthcare and economic development.

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ncnewsline.com – Lisa Sorg – 2025-02-01 05:00:00

SUMMARY: Environmental advocates in North Carolina are upset after ten utilities, including Duke Energy, urged new EPA administrator Lee Zeldin to weaken coal ash and natural gas regulations. These rules protect air and water from toxic substances and mitigate climate change. The companies claimed stricter regulations threaten grid reliability and economic growth. Advocates argue that these regulations are vital for clean water, especially as unlined coal ash ponds can leak harmful chemicals into groundwater. The utilities also sought to roll back greenhouse gas rules affecting new gas plants. Critics emphasize the potential health risks these regulatory rollbacks could pose to communities.

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-01-31 18:42:46

SUMMARY: Instructors at the Wings of Carolina Flying Club are awaiting details about the recent DC plane crash, emphasizing that flying remains a safe mode of transportation. Chief flight instructor George Shear, who has 30 years of experience, notes the importance of learning from aviation accidents to prevent future incidents. He highlights the significance of the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder in determining what went wrong during the incident, which involved a collision between an Army Blackhawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet that resulted in 67 fatalities. Shear anticipates discussions with students about the crash and the investigation’s findings.

The most crucial piece of evidence was recovered from the passenger jet: the black box. The hope is it will help make flying safer …

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