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US Economic Growth in the 2nd Quarter Gets Revised Higher, Remains Strongest Since 2014

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Written by White House via Akin Oyedele Business Insider White House via Akin Oyedele Business Insider

Published: 29 August 2018 29 August 2018

Washington, DC - The US economy in the second quarter grew even faster than initially estimated, according to a Commerce Department report released Wednesday.

Getting ready for the next Comic Con

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Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now

Published: 29 August 2018 29 August 2018

Yuma, Arizona - Getting ready for the next Comic Con? Want to learn more about costume play? Beginning Saturday, September 15th, the Main Library will host a Cosplay Social from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. the third Saturday of every month. Work on your costume and accessories with fellow geeks! Ages 13+ welcome. Some supplies provided.

FDA’s ongoing work to forcefully address the opioid crisis

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Written by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb

Published: 29 August 2018 29 August 2018

Washington, DC - Over the past 17 months, we’ve set out to address the opioid crisis forcefully, using all the agency’s tools and authorities. These steps have been part of a comprehensive approach that the Secretary of Health and Human Services has outlined. Our efforts at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are part of these broader efforts and cut across three broad areas.

Preventing drowning deaths is never ending

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Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts

Published: 29 August 2018 29 August 2018

Yuma, Arizona - August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month: As we near the end of August, we are reminded that the work of preventing drowning deaths is never ending. Children 4 years old and younger are at greatest risk for drowning. There are a few basic steps to reduce this risk, we call them the ABC and Ds of drowning prevention.

Sicial Security Matters - Working, Earning and Investing SS benefits

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Written by Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor

Published: 29 August 2018 29 August 2018

Washington, DC - Dear Rusty: I am 63 ½ and working full time with a salary of $125,000/year. Given the early collection rules I believe it would not make any sense to start collecting Social Security now but tell me if I am wrong.  Also, when I reach full retirement age (born in 1955) I plan/hope to still be working full time.  At that point I plan to start collecting Social Security because there is no earnings cap (correct?) and put that benefit money into investments.  Would that be the best plan or are there other options? ~ Planning Ahead

Yuma biology professor selected for hands-on USDA science fellowship geared toward Hispanic-serving institutions

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Written by Francisco Villa Francisco Villa

Published: 28 August 2018 28 August 2018

Yuma, Arizona - What natural resource do Yuma, Arizona, and Lincoln, Nebraska, have in common?

If you guessed dirt, you’re right.