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Family Charged After Security Guard Shot After Mask Dispute

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Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 08:10:00 EDT



The verbal altercation turned deadly.


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T.I. Reveals the Insane Thing He Did During His Baby's Birth

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Published On :: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 15:02:00 EDT



Fellas, take note.


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Video: Shiona Turini On Her Fashion Journey

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 12:00:40 +0000

In starting her path to becoming a world class fashion expert, Shiona Turini spent one year working as an unpaid intern for Yves Saint Laurent, after persistently showing up for three consecutive days trying to get the company to hire her after initially being turned down. Speaking in front of a full house at her […]

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Clarien Services During ‘Shelter in Place’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:38:13 +0000

Clarien Bank clients are advised that the following banking services remain available, to minimise virus spread and adhere to the Government-issued “State of Emergency” and “Shelter In Place” advisory. A spokesperson said, “As we work collectively to minimise virus spread and adhere to the Government-issued “State of Emergency” and “Shelter In Place” advisory, Clarien Bank […]

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BCB Bank Services During “Shelter In Place”

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:07:12 +0000

Bermuda Commercial Bank [BCB] will open its branch, located at 34 Bermudiana Road, for any of their vulnerable clients on Thursday, April 9 and Thursday, April 16 from 9am to noon. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Commercial Bank [BCB] has obtained approval from the Minister of Finance to open its branch, located at 34 Bermudiana Road, […]

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Esso Service Station Hours During Curfew

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 22:44:17 +0000

Esso Service Station advised the public on their hours of operation during the islandwide curfew, with the company noting that they “will re-evaluate the hours once the curfew is lifted.” Esso brand station hours of operation effective March 29 evening Station Open AM Close PM Sandy’s 6:30 7:30 Port Royal 6:30 6:30 Warwick 7:00 7:00 […]

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Outerbridge Competes In URI Coaches Tribute

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 15 Feb 2020 13:00:29 +0000

Quinnae Outerbridge and her University of Hartford Indoor Track and Field teammates saw numerous athletes set new personal bests while competing in the URI Coaches Tribute. Outerbridge and her teammates competed in the Rhode Island-Mackal Field House Facility in Rhode Island on a 200m flat track. The Bermudian athlete competed in the Women’s 1000m event […]

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Column: Steroids During Covid-19 Pandemic

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:34:01 +0000

[Column written by Dr. Annabel Fountain] There are multiple conditions that are associated with elevated steroid levels either through treatment or the body making excess steroids from the adrenal glands. This article is to bring awareness that if you’re on steroids your immune system may not cope as well as others if you come into […]

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Minister: ‘Excellent Outcome For Jurisdiction’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 16:29:38 +0000

For Bermuda to have achieved such strong rankings in the Mutual Evaluation Report is an “excellent outcome for this jurisdiction,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Jan 31], the Minister said, “I am extremely pleased to rise today to advise Honourable Members of the outstanding findings included in […]

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NAIC Grants Bermuda Reciprocal Jurisdiction

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 18:12:29 +0000

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners [NAIC] has announced that Bermuda has been granted Reciprocal Jurisdiction status effective January 1, 2020, while also approving the island as a Qualified Jurisdiction. A spokesperson said, “The National Association of Insurance Commissioners announced today that Bermuda has been granted Reciprocal Jurisdiction status effective 1 January 2020. Additionally, the […]

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Minister On NAIC Reciprocal Jurisdiction Status

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 16:00:40 +0000

NAIC announced that Bermuda has been granted Reciprocal Jurisdiction status and has also approved Bermuda as a Qualified Jurisdiction, Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said in the House of Assembly today [Dec 13]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to be able to provide the House of Assembly with an […]

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Demco To Give Out Roses During Pride Parade

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 18:29:05 +0000

Local florists Demco will be handing out free rainbow roses to participants during tomorrow’s Pride Parade from their Church Street location in Hamilton, saying it is their way of showing support. The Parade is scheduled to get underway at 11.00am on Saturday from Victoria Park, and Demco staff will be handing out approximately 300 rainbow […]

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Column: Honouring Connie & Helping Survivors

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 13:25:34 +0000

[Written by Keri Ebright] New Year’s Night, 1978, I was sitting at the police station. I don’t know how long it all took – the whole day felt frozen in time: like it all lasted forever, but at the same time, it had ended. I was there to report him. I promised I wouldn’t – […]

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Column: Security Of Our Energy Supply

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 22:00:30 +0000

[Opinion column written by Nick Hutchings] Further to news coverage of Stratton Hatfield’s recent speech to Hamilton Rotarians about the benefits of energy from the sun and relative to the Regulatory Authority’s public consultation on BELCO’s proposed integrated resource plan [IRP], Part I Any discussion about energy, whether about security of supply, least cost or […]

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Column: Security Of Our Energy Supply Part II

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 10 Jun 2018 17:37:38 +0000

[Opinion column written by Nick Hutchings] Further to news coverage of Stratton Hatfield’s recent speech to Hamilton Rotarians about the benefits of energy from the sun and relative to the Regulatory Authority’s public consultation on BELCO’s proposed integrated resource plan [IRP], Part II I finished Part I of this essay by saying hats off to […]

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Column: Security Of Our Energy Supply Part III

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:28:37 +0000

[Opinion column written by Nick Hutchings] I finished Part II of this essay by asking our decision makers if they believe 97% of climate scientists are correct in their assertion that climate change is, to a very large degree, the result of burning fossil fuel and, if they do, would they also agree that waiting to […]

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Column: Honouring Mary Prince On Cup Match

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:34:37 +0000

[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Like many others of my age, we were never taught the full story of Bermudian, Caribbean or African History. We all grew up fully believing, to different degrees, whatever we were taught in school. Basically, European History. Specifically, British History. Fast forward a few decades, we all now have access […]

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Masterworks To Host 441 Featuring Four Artists

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 10:37:19 +0000

Masterworks will be hosting an art event dubbed ’441′ beginning today [Jan 9], with the opening reception to take place from 5.30pm to 7.00pm and the exhibit running until Monday, February 10. The event will feature four artists, including Je-Shae Pace, De’Javon Paynter, Jahbarri Wilson, and Toni Tonae. Related Stories Black Pony Features Teresa Kirby […]

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Budget: ‘Pending Restructuring Of The BTA’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 16:25:56 +0000

“The 2020/21 grant to the BTA of $22.5 million has been maintained at the same level as 2019/20,” however the “pending restructuring of the BTA may cause some of this grant to be redirected as a result of the restructuring,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said as he delivered the 2020 Budget. Tourism Comments In […]

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Earth Day Marked Virtually During Pandemic

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:42:16 +0000

Virtual activities helped to mark Earth Day today [April 22] as we navigate the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with residents being urged to support environmentally-positive organizations and causes, along with finding other ways to address the threat of climate change. A spokesperson said, “Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, this as the global community […]

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Turini To Speak At WWD Influencer Summit

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 16 Jun 2019 16:00:47 +0000

Bermudian fashion expert Shiona Turini will be one of the speakers at the first WWD Influencer Summit on June 25 in New York. The story in WWD said, “WWD will be hosting its first InfluencerSummit in New York on June 25 at Live Nation. “The daylong event will bring together more than 150 senior-level executives and […]

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Turini Featured In High-End Shoe Campaign

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:02:10 +0000

Luxury retailer Nordstrom is opening the doors of its newly built Manhattan flagship location next month, and Bermudian style influencer Shiona Turini is helping the Seattle-based chain to celebrate.. In the lead-up to the grand opening of the seven-storey, 320,000-square-foot store on West 57th Street Nordstrom has teamed with 14 footwear brands and their social […]

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Turini Styles Celebrities For Elle Magazine

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 15:00:40 +0000

Shiona Turini recently worked as a stylist for Elle Magazine’s ’2019 Women in Hollywood’ covers, with the Bermudian fashion consultant styling celebrities including Mindy Kaling, Lena Waithe, Melina Matsoukas, and Jodie Turner-Smith. In total, the special 2019 Women in Hollywood issue features Dolly Parton, Zendaya, Nicole Kidman, Mindy Kaling, Natalie Portman, Lena Waithe, Melina Matsoukas, […]

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Video: ‘Queen & Slim’ Highlights Shiona Turini

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 23:30:56 +0000

Following her Costume Designers Guild Award nomination, the makers of the film Queen & Slim created a video highlighting the work of Shiona Turini, calling the Bermudian fashion expert an “incredibly talented costume designer.” The film recently debuted by earning a reported $15.8 million through five days, including $11.7 million over the weekend, according to […]

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Shiona Turini Attends CDGA Awards In California

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:02:31 +0000

Bermudian style influencer and fashion expert Shiona Turini attended the 22nd Costume Designers Guild Awards [CDGA] yesterday [Jan 28] in Beverly Hills, California, where she was nominated in the ‘Excellence in Contemporary Film’ category. Ms. Turini was nominated for her work on ‘Queen & Slim’ alongside Arjun Bhasin, Mitchell Travers, Jenny Eagan, and Ellen Mirojnick, […]

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Shiona Turini Styles New Barbie Doll Series

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:43:10 +0000

Shiona Turini worked with Barbie for their latest campaign, with the iconic doll brand saying they were “proud to collaborate” with the Bermudian stylist for “this series celebrating diversity through fashion.” Barbie posted on Instagram saying, “Proud to collaborate with stylist and creative consultant @shionat for this series celebrating diversity through fashion,” and then quoted Ms […]

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Turini Styles Kerry Washington For Variety

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 17:00:16 +0000

Bermudian fashion consultant Shiona Turini recently worked with American magazine Variety to style Kerry Washington for the publication’s cover photo shoot. Ms. Turini was also recently recognized for working with toy maker Mattel to style a line of Barbie dolls, and earlier this year attended the Costume Designers Guild Awards [CGDA] in Beverly Hills, California, […]

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Turini Styles Top Actresses For T Magazine

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 10:31:35 +0000

Shiona Turini recently worked as a stylist for The New York Times’ T Magazine, with the Bermudian fashion consultant styling a group which included a number of highly prominent black actresses and entertainers including Halle Berry, Taraji Henson, Mary J. Blige, Angela Bassett, Lynn Whitfield, Kimberly Elise, and Viola Davis. Sharing one of the shoot’s photos […]

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Court: Two Tourists Fined For Not Paying Bill

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 28 Dec 2019 21:33:18 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Two American women were fined after pleading guilty to not paying a restaurant bill. Samantha Salafia, 25, and Kelly Yawgel, 25, ate at the Huckleberry restaurant at the Rosedon Hotel, then left without paying the $198. Police later arrested them at the Hamilton Princess after a manager followed them across the street. […]

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Kids Can Win Free Tickets In Colouring Contest

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 11:19:28 +0000

Bernews and TROIKA Bermuda are inviting children from around the island to enter a Colouring Competition in order to win tickets to see a production of Beauty and the Beast on August 28, 2014. To enter, simply print off the coloring page [right-click and "save as" to save], colour it creatively, and return your entry […]

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Eight Children Claim Colouring Competition Win

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 14:35:24 +0000

Bernews and TROIKA Bermuda recently invited children from around the island to enter a colouring competition in order to win tickets to see a production of Beauty and the Beast tomorrow [Aug 28]. The contest, which ran for nearly two weeks, received about 100 entries from colouring enthusiasts, each of them 12 or under. Eight […]

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Bermuda Tourism Authority: ‘Way We Live Tours’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 05 Oct 2019 15:00:33 +0000

“The Bermuda Tourism Authority has worked so hard with local stakeholders to create experiences this fall that focus on our homes, neighbourhoods and architecture,” the BTA said. A spokesperson said, “Visitors are fascinated with the way we live out here. That’s why the Bermuda Tourism Authority has worked so hard with local stakeholders to create […]

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BTA Looking At More Sports Tourism Events

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 02 Jul 2017 21:10:26 +0000

In the wake of America’s Cup, the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is looking at the feasibility of many other sports-related events, citing that “Bermuda’s successful delivery of the 35th America’s Cup has elevated the destination to a strong position for attracting future sports tourism events and has already helped officials land new events for the […]

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BTA Release Statistics On AC Tourism Impact

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 10 Aug 2017 20:55:05 +0000

The Bermuda Tourism Authority released statistics covering the time span the island hosted the America’s Cup, saying the average hotel rate for June was 30% higher [increase of $133.38 per night] when compared to June 2016, and June hotel occupancy was 79.4%, which was on “par with the performance seen in 2016.” There were 100 […]

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Road Sobriety Checkpoints During Cup Match

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 17:37:20 +0000

According to the official Government notices, the police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints from Thursday, August 1st to Sunday, August 4th, set to take place in St. George, Hamilton, Smith’s, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2019 follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints In Seven Parishes […]

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Road travel toolkit during coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:12:20 GMT

Communication Toolkit for Transportation Partners to Inform Road Travelers , released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


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UNWTO Predict $30 – $50B Global Tourism Loss

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 16:00:04 +0000

The COVID-19 outbreak may cause an “estimated loss of $30 to 50 billion in international tourism receipts,” the United Nations World Tourism Organization [UNWTO] said, with Asia and the Pacific likely to be the worst affected regions. A statement from the global organisation said, “UNWTO has revised its 2020 prospects for international tourist arrivals to […]

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Tourism Outlook Forum Switched To Webinar

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 13:32:30 +0000

Tomorrow’s Tourism Outlook Forum examining 2020 challenges and opportunities “has been converted to a free, live webinar to satisfy public-health concerns around coronavirus.” The BTA said, “Although Bermuda has no confirmed cases of COVID-19 to date, the Bermuda government has urged the community to practise social distancing and avoid gatherings of more than 50 people. […]

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BTA On Closures, Tourism & Working Together

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 02:28:36 +0000

“To survive crippling losses, local tourism businesses are acting quickly to shut down non-essential operations—taking serious action to preserve cash,” BTA Interim CEO Glenn Jones said, adding that “negative cycles of expenditure are near-impossible to escape once begun, so it is prudent to act.” An email sent out by Mr Jones said, “The closure of Bermuda’s […]

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March 31: Deadline For BTA Tourism Programme

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:19:32 +0000

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] reminds local entrepreneurs that the deadline for applications to its Experience Investment Programme is on Tuesday, March 31st. A spokesperson said, “Despite Covid-19 uncertainty, the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is reminding local entrepreneurs the deadline for applications to its Experience Investment Programme closes a week today, Tuesday, March 31. “The […]

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Tourism Outlook Forum Webinar Now Online

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:45:42 +0000

The Bermuda Tourism Authority held its Tourism Outlook Forum 2020 webinar on March 16, and the webinar presentation is now available online. A spokesperson said, “A total of 79 industry stakeholders attended the 90-minute presentation. “We also send big thanks to our featured industry experts, Laura Purroy, General Manager, HotelCo Bermuda, and Brad DiFiore, Managing Director, […]

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BTA: ‘Unprecedented Declines’ In Tourism

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:53:05 +0000

“The Covid-19 crisis had a severe impact on Bermuda’s tourism industry in the first quarter of 2020, causing unprecedented declines in the island’s visitor arrivals and spending,” according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA]. “Total air visitor arrivals were down 38% in the first quarter compared to a year ago, with leisure air visitors down […]

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Challenges For Immigrants During COVID-19

By tracking.feedpress.it
Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:58:18 +0000

More than 155,000 people born in countries such as Somalia, Bhutan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, India, and Mexico now call Columbus home. Their struggles are many, from employment to language to education and mental health. All of that has been exacerbated by COVID-19.


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Free Legal Help During COVID-19

By tracking.feedpress.it
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:32:09 +0000

As May 1 looms, so do questions about rent, bills, housing and employment. Ohioans seeking answers can turn to legal groups offering free advice and an interactive web portal meant to help those often sidelined by the legal system because of cost and confusion.


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How Special Education Is Changing During Coronavirus

By tracking.feedpress.it
Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:05:18 +0000

Across the United States, about 7 million children, or 14 percent of all public school students, receive special education services because of their disabilities. Closed schools mean children lose the aides and therapists who provide daily support, leaving parents and teachers to shoulder multiple challenges.


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Overcoming The Digital Divide During At-Home Learning

By tracking.feedpress.it
Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:51:14 +0000

In the Columbus City Schools, Ohio's largest school district, 62% of students have the required technology to learn online. The district is not alone. Schools around the state are on the hunt for online resources to close the gap -- and turning to corporate America and the public for help.


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Wellness Wednesday: Dental Care During Coronavirus

By tracking.feedpress.it
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:23:59 +0000

Gov. Mike DeWine included dental offices in the first round of businesses that could reopen on May 1. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Dental Association, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have all issued warnings that non-emergency dental procedures should wait for now.


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Free Legal Help During COVID-19

By tracking.feedpress.it
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:44:42 +0000

This episode originally aired on April 29, 2020. As May 1 looms, so do questions about rent, bills, housing and employment. Ohioans seeking answers can turn to legal groups offering free advice and an interactive web portal meant to help those often sidelined by the legal system because of cost and confusion.


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How Special Education Is Changing During Coronavirus

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:56:29 +0000

This episode originally aired on April 30, 2020. Across the United States, about 7 million children, or 14 percent of all public school students, receive special education services because of their disabilities. Closed schools mean children lose the aides and therapists who provide daily support, leaving parents and teachers to shoulder multiple challenges.


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