The word “deaf” isn’t just an adjective for Paula MacDonald — it’s part of her identity. Growing up, she attended the Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf in Belleville, Ontario, where she learned American Sign Language (ASL) as her primary means of communication. That’s where “I got really culturally deaf,” MacDonald told CBC through … Read more
The Disney Bundle provides access to all content on Hi, DisneyPlus and ESPN Plus for a monthly fee of $14. while everyone streaming service are available individually – Hulu and ESPN Plus are $7 per month, while Disney Plus is $8 – those who take advantage of the bundle end up saving a not-inconsiderable $8 … Read more
Vladimir Putin has signed decrees paving the way for the formal annexation of the occupied Ukrainian territories of Kherson and Zaporizhia to Russia. On Friday, the Russian president is expected to sign off on the annexations of four Ukrainian regions — Kherson, Zaporizhia, Donetsk and Luhansk — where Russia has held fake referendums over the … Read more
Voting abroad is not as cumbersome as you might think. It’s easy and a great way to make your voice heard. Election results are not final until all postal votes have been counted — including votes from non-US residents, and those votes can determine an election. Click here for the tl;dr version. How do I … Read more
No woman should be murdered or imprisoned for what she wears, yet this is the harsh reality for many women living in Iran under the country’s authoritarian government. For decades, women living in Iran have been abused, silenced and their rights confiscated through the enforcement of tough laws. Women in the country have routinely faced … Read more
Instead of all of these Automatic calls, you may find that your mobile phone has become the target of spam text messages. And just like automated calls, these texts and robot texts are becoming the preferred means of scammers looking to infect your phone, steal your information and take your money. In fact, it even … Read more
You have to be a rocket scientist to figure out Medicare — and even then, a rocket scientist might need help. That’s where people like Yvette McVey, a board-certified social counselor with the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area and the Capital Area Council of Governments, come to the rescue. Medicare is health … Read more
Michigan’s Nov. 8 general election is less than five weeks away and some residents are already casting absentee ballots by mail or in the offices of municipal clerks. Registering to vote in Michigan typically takes only a few minutes, but for those with questions, resources are available. Here’s everything you need to know to vote … Read more
Alpine was a bit stuck when Fernando Alonso decided to switch to Aston Martin in 2023, then their reserve Oscar Piastri decided McLaren wanted to make its F1 debut. It was a frustrating position for the French team, not least because they have the fourth best car on the grid and are leading the pursuit … Read more
Editor’s Note: This story, written by Aliyya Swaby and Annie Waldman, was originally published by ProPublica and co-published by Gray TV/Investigate TV. The history is part of Solutions Journalism Network’s SoJo Exchange, a nonprofit dedicated to rigorously reporting on answers to social issues. Each week, Louisiana Inspired will feature a story from solutions journalism that … Read more