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In ICE shooting, Trump excused the inexcusable

The killing of a 37-year-old mother by a federal agent in Minneapolis is a shocking and inexcusable act of violence. And just as chilling, it’s another episode of the Trump administration telling the American public not to believe our own eyes. From President Donald Trump to White House officials down the ladder, their story has been the same: The woman was trying to mow down Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers with her vehicle, and an agent’s decision to shoot was justifiable self-defense. But video footage captured by witnesses contradicts that account. The woman’s SUV ...

Some guidance for parents on kids and smartphones

Smartphones are a great way for quick connections and fast access to information. However, a new study by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that children younger than age 13 who own a smartphone are more susceptible to serious health effects such as depression, obesity and insufficient sleep. As children grow in this digital age, Emplify Health has provided some guidance and support to parents on children's smartphone use. “All of us can be significantly impacted by easy access to smartphones, and the internet access and social media that come with them,” Emplify Health ...

MSP says know the laws when doing snow removal

With winter weather setting in, troopers from the Michigan State Police Iron Mountain Post are reminding citizens, in a news release, of several laws regarding removal of snow — — A person shall not remove or deposit, or cause to be removed or deposited, snow, ice or slush onto or across a roadway or the shoulder of the roadway in a manner that obstructs the safety vision of the driver of a motor vehicle. — A person shall not deposit, or cause to be deposited, snow, ice or slush on any roadway or highway. This would include the right of way, shoulders, and ditches. The standard ...