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Sea Turtles Are Thriving in Florida Amid COVID-19 Restrictions

Sea turtles thrive in the middle of COVID-19 restrictions. While no humans are seen outside, so waste and plastics are less making it advantageous to these reptiles.
Contingency Fees: Read the Fine Print

Contingency Fees: Read the Fine Print

Not everyone has the resources available to seek justice through the legal system without making a contingency fee deal with an attorney. Attorneys won't take on the risk of your case if they cannot get the best deal for themselves. Make sure you read the fine print and consider all the possible outcomes before signing the contract.

8 California Fires in 30 Minutes: Meet the Arsonist, Owen Aguilar

A 27-year-old man was recently arrested on suspicion of setting eight fires in just half an hour across the city of Selma, California.

Magic Valley May Face Labor Shortage Due to Changes in H-2A Visa Processing for Migrant Workers

Due to the changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., MV may be facing labor shortage due to the changes in H-2A visa processing for migrant workers.

Stimulus Checks: To Keep or Not to Keep?

The ongoing CARES Act allows programs to give taxpayers cash relief to assist them during the coronavirus crisis, which is a combination of health, economic, and social crises.

Why Are Latinos Hit Hard by COVID-19 in Washington?

Latinos are disproportionally affected by COVID-19 in Washington based on the data of the state Department of Health.

US Recognizes the Significant Contributions of Migrant Farm Workers in the Country

It is only now that the farmworkers are recognized as essential workers in the U.S. workforce. However, they have always been essential even before the COVID-19 crisis.

Recognizng the Modern Heroes: Trump Announces $19 Billion Relief Fund for Farmers, Says It is 'Well-Deserved'

President Donald Trump, along with the U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue, announced that an amount of $19 billion would be for farmers and ranchers who are negatively impacted by COVID-19.

Do Not Panic; US Will Not Run Out of Food

Shortages are being observed in grocery stores across the country. The food supply chain in the US is currently adjusting to the changes brought by the COVID-19.

Stimulus Check Questions: How Do I File? Will I Owe More Taxes?

80 million Americans have already received their stimulus payment checks since last week but more than 90 million are still waiting for it.

Shocking Figure: 45% of Rhode Islanders with COVID-19 are Latino

Latino leaders recently shared they were alarmed after hearing the director of the state health say that around 45 percent of the Rhode Islanders who "tested positive for COVID-19" are Latino.

Coastal Flooding in California to Worsen, Forecast Says

Coastal flooding in California is predicted to worsen. A study conducted found that beaches, roads, and homes, among others, are especially susceptible to a rise in sea level due to climate change.
Hunting

Trump Administration Plans to Open 2.3 Million Acres of Land for Hunting and Fishing

The Trump administration announced on Wednesday its plan to open 2.3 million acres of land for hunting and fishing. Hunters and wildlife conservatives react differently.

Mexican Restaurant Gives Away Meals to Frontline Staff of Two Hospitals in Dallas

Hospital frontline staff are making a lot of sacrifices, like not seeing their family, just to help fight COVID-19. In the spirit of helping each other, this Mexican restaurant gives away lunch from Monday to Friday to two hospitals to show they appreciate the effort.

US Farmers and Ranchers to Receive At Least $16 Billion Aid from the Government

U.S. farmers and ranchers are working hard, and they never complain. But this will surely be rewarded as the government will provide financial aid and other measures to help them cope with the changes brought by COVID-19.

Need Mental Health Assistance? Download this Mobile App That New Mexico Recently Launched

The state of New Mexico just launched a new mobile app called NMConnect, which will provide 24-hour support for crisis and non-crisis for FREE.
Nurses in New Mexico

Good News! New Mexico Has One of the Lowest COVID-19 Cases in the US, Here's Why

New Mexico is one of the best states in the United States to live with because of its very low infection rate due to its stringent stay-at-home policy and implementation of social distancing.
Pres. Donald Trump

'Opening Up America Again': Trump Announces Three Phases to Reopening the Country

President Donald Trump announced during the White House Press Conference his plan to reopen the country.

COVID-19 Is Not the Worst the US Has Faced

The COVID-19 pandemic is not the worst battle that the US has encountered. Read on to find out about the US's greatest battles worse than the current pandemic.
Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Olympia, Washington

New Mexico Prisoners Petition for Release

Because of the design of prisons—compact, closeted, and congested—they become the ideal hotspot for the coronavirus to propagate. The New Mexico Supreme Court is still in the process of determining the fate of its inmates.