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Health department offering aid to new moms, pregnant women in Polk County

Polk County health officials are offering health assistance for new moms and moms-to-be across the county.

Ukraine war live updates: Helicopter crash kills top Ukrainian officials; Zelenskyy launches investigation into ‘terrible

The leadership of Ukraine’s Interior Ministry and other members of the public, including three children, have died in a helicopter crash in Brovary near Kyiv.  

Iran has an obligation to give up its nuclear program, Saudi minister says

The International Atomic Energy Agency has previously raised the alarm that “only countries making bombs” are enriching uranium at Iran’s level.   

Southwest pilots’ union calls vote to authorize potential strike as contract talks sour

Southwest Airlines pilots’ union is calling a vote that would give it the power to call for a potential strike, weeks after the carrier’s holiday meltdown.  

Microsoft, Amazon and other tech companies have laid off more than 60,000 employees in the

The tech industry has seen a string of layoffs in the face of uncertain economic conditions.  

Rep. George Santos denies taking money from GoFundMe for disabled veteran’s dying dog

Santos, who was already facing bipartisan calls for his resignation, reportedly denied the reporting as “Fake.”  

Bank of America CEO says new ESG rules are needed to reboot capitalism

Brian Moynihan said the world needs a global standards line so business and society can say, “if you’re below it we shouldn’t do business with you.”  

Party City files for bankruptcy with plans to restructure mounting debt

Retailer Party City has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, toppled by a heavy debt load as inflation hits consumers’ wallets and dents sales.  

Stocks give back gains, Dow sheds 350 points as January rally loses steam

Stocks rose on Wednesday after the latest data provided another sign that inflation, while still high, is beginning to ease.