Hundreds of Thousands in Georgia, South Carolina Told To Close Windows
More than 500,000 people in parts of Georgia and South Carolina were advised to keep their windows shut on Wednesday, after an air-quality alert was issued for the area. Why It Matters The alert warned that the concentration of fine particulates in the designated areas may reach or surpass levels considered unhealthy for individuals sensitive […]
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Michaels Map Shows Stores Nationwide as Joann Prepares to Close All Stores
Joann, a longtime staple in the craft and fabric retail industry, is set to close all 800 of its locations across the U.S., marking the end of an 80-year-old brand. As Joann shutters its doors, its competitor, Michaels, remains a dominant player in the market. Why It Matters Joann’s closure is the latest casualty in […]
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Biden Urged To Close Detention Centers Before Trump’s Mass Deportations
Almost 200 migrant advocacy organizations have urged President Joe Biden to close immigration detention centers before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office and to grant humanitarian parole to certain migrants who are currently detained. In a letter, the 198 organizations have asked Biden and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas to decrease the detention capacity of […]
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