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Michigan launches ‘safe prisons’ initiative amid growing assaults, concerns
Amid a continued rise in prison assaults, the Michigan Department of Corrections this month launched a new “safe prisons initiative” that aims to improve conditions for inmates and officers alike.
Among other things, the initiative seeks to provide improved prisoner programming to promote positive behavior, review se ... (full story)
Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers as Iran war disrupts energy supplies
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Nuclear power is getting a second look in Southeast Asia as countries prepare to meet surging energy demand as they vie for artificial intelligence-focused data centers.
Several Southeast Asian nations are reviving mothballed nuclear plans and setting ambitious targets and nearly half of the region ... (full story)
Growth rate slowed in US metro areas in 2025, with steepest drops along the southern border
Growth rates in U.S. metro areas dropped the steepest last year in communities along the border with Mexico because of declines in immigrants, while counties along Florida's Gulf Coast lost residents due to a series of hurricanes, according to population estimates released last week by the U.S. Census Bureau.
The estimates showe ... (full story)
What could come next for other social media firms as a jury finds Meta platforms harm children
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The first jury verdict in a series of social media child safety trials this year is in — and it's not looking good for Meta. A jury in New Mexico found on March 24 that the social media giant's platforms are harmful to children’s mental health and imposed a $375 million penalty.
While the f ... (full story)
A Medicaid 'spend down' may get an older person long-term care coverage but isn't a DIY strategy
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that more than half people over age 65 will need help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing or eating at some point, either for an extended period or the rest of their lives. Some research suggests that share may be as high as two-thirds.
Yet relatively few old ... (full story)