Air travel, banking, media and hospital systems were just some of the industries affected by a bug in a software update that scrambled business operations for many globally on Friday. Many of those who use Microsoft Windows were likely experiencing a “blue screen of death” or an error page. The issue was due to a […]

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State licensing officials have fined a former funeral director $500 for allegedly sending unauthorized photos and videos of dead bodies to children and adults and for providing a fake fingerprint of a decedent to the individual’s family. Earlier this year, the Iowa Board of Mortuary Science charged former funeral director Jennifer Spiekermeier of Iowa City […]

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Central New Yorkers are showing strong support for Rome residents devastated by recent storms, with many offering to volunteer and donate supplies. United Way of the Mohawk Valley emphasizes the need for cash and gift card donations to address immediat…

The head of Pennsylvania’s state House GOP caucus called for an investigation of security measures at the rally where a gunman shot at former President Donald Trump, wounding him, killing a spectator and seriously injuring two others. House Minority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) on Friday introduced a resolution to establish a select committee to review […]

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Jason Jaegers owns Big Jay’s Pizza, which also has a location in Marcy.

Air travel, banking, media and hospital systems are just some of the industries affected by a bug in a software update that scrambled business operations for many globally on Friday. Many of those who use Microsoft Windows are likely experiencing a “blue screen of death” or an error page. The issue is due to a […]

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As congressional sessions have passed without any new federal artificial intelligence laws, state legislators are striking out on their own to regulate the technologies in the meantime. Colorado just signed into effect one of the most sweeping regulatory laws in the country, which sets guardrails for companies that develop and use AI. Its focus is mitigating consumer […]

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This special report was written with contributions from States Newsroom’s 39 state news bureaus.  WASHINGTON — The Electoral College could help Democrats avoid a complicated situation in the event President Joe Biden withdraws from the race after his name is printed on ballots. States Newsroom reporters and editors in the network’s 39 states explored how […]

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Black maternal mortality rates have become a focus of the Pennsylvania Legislature and Gov. Josh Shapiro in the past several years. In October, State Reps. La’Tasha D. Mayes (D-Allegheny), Gina Curry (D-Delaware), and Morgan Cephas (D-Philadelphia)  announced the creation of the Black Maternal Health Caucus in an effort to find legislative solutions to Pennsylvania’s high rates of Black maternal mortality and morbidity.

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