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Thomson Reuters and the Indian copyright infringement matter

Legal research giant Thomson Reuters has filed a lawsuit against legal research start-up ROSS Intelligence alleging that it surreptitiously stole content from Westlaw to build its own competing legal research product. Thomson Reuters lawsuit against ROSS comes just two days after it ended a related lawsuit against Legal Ease. In that stipulation, LegalEase agreed to an injunction that prevents it from reproducing Westlaw content, using bots to access content, and sharing its Westlaw credentials




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Three additional private wells in Blades area return test results exceeding EPA’s health advisory level for PFCs

DNREC and the Division of Public Health announced today that three private wells tested Feb. 19 in the Blades area by the US Environmental Protection Agency had returned results exceeding the EPA’s national health advisory level for perfluorinated compounds (PFCs). DNREC and EPA immediately notified the property owners of the test results and provided home carbon filtration systems for their water supply.



  • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
  • Division of Public Health
  • Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances
  • blades
  • clean water
  • EPA
  • health and safety

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Nominations Sought for Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards

NEW CASTLE (March 15, 2018) – Nominations for the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Friday, April 13, 2018. These awards recognize the important contributions Delaware’s youth volunteers, age 17 and younger, make to their communities in the areas of arts and culture, community service, education, […]




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Los Casos de Paperas Aumentan a Once; Posible Vínculo con un Segundo Evento de Baile Mexicano en el Chase Center, Wilmington

DOVER – La División de Salud Pública de Delaware (DPH, por sus siglas en inglés) ha confirmado once casos de paperas asociados a un brote entre las personas que asistieron a dos diferentes bailes mexicanos en el condado de New Castle. Siete de los casos confirmados asistieron, o viven con personas que asistieron, al evento […]




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OP-ED: Soaring health care costs are holding Delaware back. Here’s what we’re doing to fix them.

Op-ed by Rick Geisenberger, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Finance Over the next several weeks, as we complete another budget debate in Dover, we should not lose sight of Delaware’s long-term challenges and of one issue in particular: the rising cost of health care. The projected growth rate for state spending on health care […]




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Delaware One of Eight States Chosen by the National Governors Association to Participate in Health Care Data Initiative

WILMINGTON, Del. – In support of a movement to transform how health care is delivered and paid for in the state, Delaware was one of eight states chosen to participate in a National Governors Association initiative to harness data systems to inform health policymaking. Joining Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Vermont and Washington, Delaware’s team […]




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Johns Hopkins Team Releases Major Recommendations for Strengthening Delaware’s Substance Use Disorder Treatment System

NEW CASTLE (July 24, 2018) – Following a 14-month review of Delaware’s opioid use disorder treatment system, a research team from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Bloomberg American Health Initiative today recommended four major strategies to achieve the state’s goal of a system of care that is accessible, evidence-based, individualized, […]




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Delaware’s Behavioral Health Consortium selected to partner with The Pew Charitable Trusts

Delaware selected as one of only two states in the nation to participate  New Castle, Del. – On Tuesday, Lt. Governor Hall-Long joined members of Delaware’s Behavioral Health Consortium and members of The Pew Charitable Trusts to announce a newly formed partnership that will work to reshape Delaware’s behavioral health treatment system for those struggling […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long
  • Office of the Lieutenant Governor

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National Governors Association Releases Report on Strategies to Address Public Health Crises

Delaware one of 11 participating states vetting strategies around crises such as Hepatitis C and opioid use disorder WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware was one of 11 states that vetted potential strategies through the National Governors Association (NGA) Center for Best Practices to address public health crises such as Hepatitis C and opioid use disorder by […]




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Flu is in Delaware! DPH Announces Influenza Cases Just Before Official Start of 2018-2019 season

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza, just three weeks before the official start of the 2018-2019 flu season, which begins September 30.




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DHSS Launches START Initiative to Engage More Delawareans Suffering from Substance Use Disorder

WILMINGTON (Oct. 3, 2018) – As a way to engage more Delawareans suffering from substance use disorder in treatment, while also meeting their accompanying needs for housing, employment, education and other wraparound services, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today launched its START Initiative with a press conference and a daylong forum for […]




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DPH Confirms First Pediatric Flu Case for 2018-2019 Season

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting the state's first laboratory-confirmed case of influenza in a child for the 2018-2019 flu season. The case involves a 5-year-old from Sussex County. This brings the total number of flu cases this season to six, as of Oct. 5, 2018.



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Public Health
  • News
  • 2018-2019 flu season
  • DE Division of Public Health
  • flu
  • flu shot
  • public health

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DHSS Secretary Issues Statement on Potential Impact to Health & Social Services of Proposed Federal Immigration Change

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 23, 2018) – Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker, a board-certified family physician, is reassuring Delawareans that a proposed change to the public charge rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security does not affect current eligibility for health care and social services in Delaware, and […]




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La Secretaria del DHSS emite declaración sobre el posible impacto sobre los servicios sociales

NEW CASTLE (23 de octubre de 2018) – La Secretaria del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Sociales (DHSS, por sus siglas en inglés) Dra. Kara Odom Walker, especialista acreditada en medicina de la familia, asegura a los residentes de Delaware que la propuesta de cambio a la regulación de carga pública realizada por el Departamento […]




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DPH Announces First Flu Deaths of the 2018-2019 Season; Officials Remind Delawareans to Get Vaccinated

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting the first flu-related deaths of the 2018-2019 flu season. A 65-year-old man who was infected with Influenza A passed away last week, making him the first person to die due to flu complications this season. In addition, a 73-year-old man and a 77-year-old woman, both also infected with Influenza A, passed away within the last week. All three individuals were Sussex County residents and all had underlying health conditions.




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¿Eres elegible para el Crédito Tributario por Ingreso del Trabajo?

NEW CASTLE (7 de marzo de 2019) – El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Sociales (DHSS, por sus siglas en inglés) insta a las personas y a las familias trabajadoras de Delaware a reunirse con preparadores voluntarios de impuestos en diferentes lugares en todo el estado para determinar si cumplen con los requisitos para el […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Revenue
  • Earned Income Tax Credit
  • tax

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Flu Activity Remains Elevated Late in Season

Although it is late in the 2018-2019 flu season, and total weekly influenza cases have begun to decrease, flu activity in Delaware and across the U.S. remains elevated with an increase in the number of influenza A (H3N2) viruses circulating over the last month.




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Pew Report to Lt. Governor Hall-Long Outlines Steps for Delaware to Address Opioid Use Disorder

Recommendations focus on systemic changes and expanding treatment options   New Castle, Del. – On Thursday, Lt. Governor Hall-Long joined members of Delaware’s Behavioral Health Consortium, community advocates, and elected officials to accept recommendations from The Pew Charitable Trusts aimed at reforming Delaware’s addiction treatment system. Pew Charitable Trusts has been working in partnership with […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Public Health
  • Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long
  • Office of the Lieutenant Governor

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Patients of Sussex County Doctor Whose Medical License, Controlled Substance Registration Revoked Getting Resources

DOVER (May 9, 2019) – On May 8, 2019, the medical license and controlled substance registrations of Nihar B. Gala, MD, were permanently revoked by the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline. The revocation was a result of allegations of unprofessional conduct related to the prescription of opioids to a patient at high risk […]




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Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, DHSS Bring New Statewide Resources for Families in Crisis

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and Partnership for Drug-Free Kids are collaborating to bring dedicated, science-based resources and support to Delaware families. The two entities will work together to provide innovative, digital resources and one-on-one support to parents and caregivers as they help a loved one struggling with opioids or other […]




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Sussex County Bridge Clinic to Help Individuals, Families Impacted by Mental Illness, Opioid Use Disorder

NEW CASTLE (July 11, 2019) – As a new support for individuals and families impacted by the effects of mental health and substance use issues, the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) officially will open the Sussex County Bridge Clinic on July 15 at the Promise Access Center in Georgetown, providing screening and […]




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USAF, Dover AFB advise state agencies that PFAS chemicals exceeding EPA health advisory found in four wells near base

The US Air Force and Dover Air Force Base have notified Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and Division of Public Health, that four wells near the base sampled by the federal government for perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), have returned elevated levels of PFOS and PFOA above the US Environmental Protection Agency’s health advisory for these substances of 70 parts per trillion (ppt).



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
  • Division of Public Health
  • Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances
  • Office of the Governor
  • Dover Air Force Base
  • health advisory
  • perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
  • perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)
  • perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
  • US Air Force
  • US Environmental Protection Agency
  • waste and hazardous substances

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DHSS Receives Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Waiver from Federal Government

DHSS Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker says, “In the midst of the opioid crisis we are facing in Delaware and across the country, (these facilities) are another resource we can use to better serve our Medicaid clients in need of treatment for substance use disorder.” NEW CASTLE (Aug. 5, 2019) – The Department of Health […]




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DPH Kicks Off 2019-2020 Flu Season with Free Vaccination Clinics

The 2019-2020 flu season has officially arrived, and to kick off the state’s influenza prevention efforts, the Division of Public Health (DPH) will hold two free flu vaccination clinics for the public.




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DPH Announces Delaware’s First Death Associated with Multi-State Outbreak of Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses

Currently in Delaware, there are 11 cases of vaping-related lung injury that meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) case definition as either probable or confirmed. Additionally, DPH announced today that one of the cases associated with this outbreak involves an individual who died.




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DHSS Now Collecting Donated Items to Benefit Stockings for Soldiers

The State Office of Volunteerism (SOV) and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) are partnering with Stockings for Soldiers on a public donation campaign to collect items during October and November to send to members of the military serving overseas during the holidays.



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Delaware Libraries
  • New Castle County
  • News
  • State Office of Volunteerism
  • Stockings for Soldiers

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Delaware Public Health Officials Confirm First Flu Case of the 2019-2020 Season

DOVER – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the state’s first laboratory-confirmed case of influenza for the 2019-2020 flu season. The case, which also marks Delaware’s first pediatric case of the season, involves an 8-year-old from New Castle County. “The flu is here,” said DPH Director Dr. Karyl Rattay. “Now that we […]




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Flu is Now Confirmed Statewide; DPH Announces First Flu Cases in Kent and Sussex Counties for the 2019-2020 Season

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting the state’s first laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza in Kent and Sussex counties, for the 2019-2020 flu season. The Kent County case involves a 26-year-old female, while the Sussex County case involves a 7-year-old male. This brings the total number of flu cases this season to three. The first confirmed flu case for New Castle County was announced last week.




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Community Volunteers Needed to Sponsor Residents for the Holidays at Public Nursing Homes

DHSS Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker visits residents at Governor Bacon Health Center. NEW CASTLE (Nov. 12, 2019) – The Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI) in Smyrna and the Governor Bacon Health Center (GBHC) in Delaware City are asking members of the community to sponsor a resident for the holidays at either nursing […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Adopt-a-Resident
  • Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill
  • giving back
  • Governor Bacon Health Center
  • holidays

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DHSS Partners with Google, Partnership for Drug-Free Kids to Bring Online Resources to Delaware Families

WILMINGTON (Nov. 21, 2019) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and Google have launched a first-in-the-nation partnership to bring needed resources to Delaware families looking for help online for a loved one struggling with substance use disorder. DHSS will work with Partnership and Google to identify communication […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long
  • Office of the Lieutenant Governor
  • Google
  • opioid epidemic
  • overdose
  • Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

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Department of Health and Social Services Seeks Public Input on Department’s Strategic Planning Initiative

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 3, 2019) – After months of inventory analysis, stakeholder and employee online surveys and internal and external focus group interviews, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is seeking public input on draft goals and objectives as part of its ongoing strategic planning initiative. The Department has posted the foundation of […]




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La División de Salud Pública confirma casos de Salmonella asociados a brote multi-estatal vinculado a frutas cortadas

La División de Salud Pública de Delaware (DPH por sus siglas en inglés) anunció hoy que hay 26 casos confirmados de Salmonella en niños y niñas de edad escolar en el condado de New Castle. Estos casos forman parte de un brote multiestatal de Salmonella Javiana vinculado a frutas cortadas que fueron retiradas del mercado.




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Nominations Sought for Delaware’s Top Youth Volunteers

Nominate a young person making a difference through volunteerism in Delaware.




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DPH Reminds Delawareans to Get Their Flu Vaccines as it Announces First Flu-Related Deaths of 2019-2020 Season

DOVER – The Division of Public Health (DPH) is reminding Delawareans to protect themselves and those around them this influenza season by getting vaccinated as DPH announces the first two flu-related deaths of the 2019-2020 flu season. A 68-year-old woman infected with influenza A, and a 65-year-old man infected with influenza B, passed away this […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Public Health
  • 2019-2020 flu season
  • DE Division of Public Health
  • Delaware Division of Public Health
  • DPH
  • flu
  • flu deaths
  • flu vaccine

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DPH to Hold Public Workshop On Solicitation of Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects

DOVER – The Division of Public Health’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) will host a public workshop Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, to present and discuss the Assistance for Small and Disadvantaged Communities Drinking Water Grant, authorized under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act. The workshop begins at 9:00 a.m., and will be […]




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Amazons online third person shooter game Crucible finally has a release date




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Microsoft reveals Xbox 2020 roadmap, Series X gameplay reveal coming May 7




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Microsoft announces Surface Book 3, Surface Go 2 and more




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AMD announces Ryzen Pro 4000 processors for business laptops 8 cores, 16 threads, 15W TDP




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Youtube Music adds the Explore tab and song lyrics to the app




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Nokia 63 tipped to launch with Zeiss optics, Qualcomm SoC




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Microsoft launches the Bing wallpaper app for Android




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Soil Borings Will Require Nighttime Lane Closures on I-95 NB/SB

Wilmington --

WHEN: 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m., pending weather.

Monday, March 16, 2020 through Saturday, March 21, 2020

WHERE: I-95 Northbound/Southbound between Jackson Street and Lovering Avenue, Wilmington.

WHAT: DelDOT announces to motorists that the right lane and shoulder will be closed on I-95 northbound and southbound for soil boring samples to be drilled to evaluate the subsurface investigations for the I-95 Vaiduct interchange project. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Median Barrier Replacement Will Require the Closure of Left Lane on US 13 Southbound -- Route 71

Bear --

Location: US 13 Southbound, at Route 71/Red Lion Road, Bear.

Dates and Times: 8:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Sunday through Friday. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Pavement & Rehabilitation Project to Begin on Route 1 Northbound/Southbound with Daytime Lane Closures

Smyrna/Odessa --

Locations: Route 1 Northbound between Exit 119/North Smyrna Interchange to Exit 136/Odessa

Route 1 Southbound between Exit 136/Odessa and Exit 119/North Smyrna Interchange

Times & Dates: 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, pending weather.

Thursday, March 26, 2020 until mid-May 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that Route 1 northbound/Route 1 southbound between Exit 119 and Exit 136 will have daytime lane closures for the removal of recessed reflectors and concrete repairs. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Soil Borings Will Require Closure of Route 24/John J. Williams Highway at Burtons Pond

Lewes --

WHEN: 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2020

WHERE: Route 24/John J. Williams Highway between Hollymount Road and Robinsonville Road at Burtons Pond near Lewes

WHAT: DelDOT announces to motorists that a portion of Route 24/John J. Williams Highway will be closed at Burtons Pond to place a barge in the pond. [More]




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DART Institutes Additional Safety Measures to Ensure Social Distancing on Buses to Further Protect Customers & Bus Operators

Wilmington --

Starting Thursday, April 2, DART will limit the number of passengers allowed on each bus at any given time, based on bus seating capacity. Passenger boardings will be through the rear door with fares waived. Riders needing boarding assistance will be allowed to continue boarding through the front door. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Lane Closures on I-495 Southbound at Edgemoor -- Bridge Deck Repairs

Wilmington --

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists that the left and center lanes will be closed today until 6 p.m. on I-495 southbound for bridge deck repairs. Motorists can anticipate delays in this area.

Transportation Management Center

DelDOT's Transportation Management Center (TMC) and WTMC 1380 AM provides motorists real-time traffic conditions throughout the state. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Soil Borings Will Require Lane and Shoulder Closures on I-95 NB/SB

Newark --

DelDOT announces to motorists that soil boring samples will be drilled to evaluate the geotechnical subgrade for the I-95 and SR 896 interchange project. Due to the size of the equipment, there will be lane and shoulder closures on I-95 northbound and southbound. The contractor for the soil borings is Navarro & Wright Consulting Engineers, Inc. [More]