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The Philadelphia community tries to heal from trauma as the shooter’s mental health comes into focus

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In the weeks before Kimbrady Carriker opened fire at random with an AR-15 in southwest Philadelphia killing… PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In the weeks before Kimbrady Carriker opened fire at random with an AR-15 in southwest Philadelphia killing five people and wounding four others including several children, the few people close to him had watched him grow increasingly agitated and erratic, sometimes pacing the house wearing a bulletproof vest, prosecutors and others have said. Now, in the wake of Monday’s bloodshed, officials are urging people to call the police or the city’s mental health resource line when they…
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Next steps on new health care deal tops agenda for premiers

OTTAWA – The last time all of Canada’s premiers sat down around the same table, their attention was focused on getting Ottawa to pay more to fix the understaffed, hospitals, shuttered emergency rooms, surgical backlogs and health-worker shortages threatening the viability of their health systems. When they sit down in Winnipeg for their annual summer gathering this week, the attention will turn more to how to use the new money Ottawa has now promised. After two years of provincial pleading and sabre rattling for a new health care deal, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally put new money on the table…
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Heart-Healthy Dinners on the Grill (& Shopping List!)

Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as it can be. Signup here to get a meal plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday! Carne asadas, or barbecues, are a staple in Mexican households, especially in the summer. Whenever I go home, my dad always makes steak, ribs and vegetables. This week, I’m firing up my grill to make dinners that are full of mouthwatering summer flavors and are also packed with heart-healthy foods. Your Meal Plan You don’t have to have high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease to benefit from…
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Life in Europe Is Boosting Young Americans’ Mental and Physical Health

Some young American workers are moving to Europe in hopes of a healthier and happier life. A workplace psychologist told Insider certain policies allowed them to meet these goals in Europe. Work-life balance, healthier living, and less focus on productivity are helping some young workers. loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app Kayleigh Donahue, an American, shared a TikTok documenting her transition from crying in her car to a rom-com-style montage of her biking through the European countryside, sitting in front of a…
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Johnny Knoxville says the Jackass cast was once ‘uninsurable’

Johnny Knoxville knows that he’s lucky to be alive — and so does his insurance company. Asked if he is an insurance agent’s worst nightmare during a Vanity Fair lie detector interview, the fifty-two year old stunt performer and Jackass star attempted a lie: “No,” he said, before looking towards the lie detector operator. “Does that sound true?” After receiving a firm headshake, Knoxville fessed up. “Okay,” he admits. “You got me, I am.” Knoxville has sprained, torn and broken many body parts over the course of his career. Alongside the rest of the Jackass cast members, he spent years…
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EverQuote Announces Decision To Exit Health Insurance

Health Exit Will Drive Greater Strategic Focus and Improved Capital Utilization Company Announces Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Call CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EverQuote, Inc. (Nasdaq: EVER), a leading online insurance marketplace, today announced that it will exit its health insurance vertical, beginning June 30, 2023. The health insurance vertical includes EverQuote’s marketplace and direct to consumer agency (DTCA) serving the Medicare and “Under 65” health insurance market, and represented approximately 10% of the Company’s revenue in fiscal year 2022. “We are making the strategic decision to exit an area that requires significant capital investment and scale…