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CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance
CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS is planning to split its pharmacies and health insurance businesses into two separate companies. The Woonsocket, Rhode Island-based company announced the planned breakup in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The separation is expected to be completed in the first half of 2028. The spinoff would create two independent companies called CVS Pharmacy and CVS Health. One would be focused on retail pharmacies, while the other would handle health insurance and other healthcare services. CVS Pharmacy would operate the chain's roughly 9,000 retail pharmacies nationwide. It would also man…

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Walmart Increasing Drone Deliveries To Hundreds Of New Locations: What To Know Walmart Increasing Drone Deliveries To Hundreds Of New Locations: What To Know Walmart Increasing Drone Deliveries To Hundreds Of New Locations: What To Know
Walmart Increasing Drone Deliveries To Hundreds Of New Locations: What To Know Walmart is dramatically expanding its drone delivery service by adding hundreds of locations nationwide to compete with other rivals. The retail giant is adding 300 drone delivery sites through a partnership with Zipline, Walmart announced in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 5. The expanded service claims that eligible shoppers can receive groceries, household essentials, and other products in as little as 30 minutes. Walmart hasn't announced which cities or states will receive the new delivery sites. The company and Zipline currently operate 21 sites in Texas and Arkansas, Bloomberg report…

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by Chris Spiker
Hershey, PA
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Hershey Unwraps New Holiday Treats Inspired By Christmas Classics Hershey Unwraps New Holiday Treats Inspired By Christmas Classics Hershey Unwraps New Holiday Treats Inspired By Christmas Classics
Hershey Unwraps New Holiday Treats Inspired By Christmas Classics The Hershey Company is unwrapping its holiday lineup with new Grinch-inspired chocolates, reindeer-shaped candy, and maple syrup-flavored popcorn. Hershey unveiled its 2026 holiday lineup on Thursday, Nov. 5. The eastern Pennsylvania candy giant is introducing new seasonal treats from Hershey's Kisses, Reese's, Kit Kat, and SkinnyPop, along with several returning Christmas favorites. The lineup is highlighted by new Hershey's Kisses Cindy-Lou Who Strawberry Sugar Cookie candies, inspired by Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." The limited-edition treats combine strawberry-flavored c…

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by Chris Spiker
Stony Point, NY
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Ballot Fraud: Stony Point GOP Official, 25, Arrested After Investigation Into Primary Election Ballot Fraud: Stony Point GOP Official, 25, Arrested After Investigation Into Primary Election Ballot Fraud: Stony Point GOP Official, 25, Arrested After Investigation Into Primary Election
Ballot Fraud: Stony Point GOP Official, 25, Arrested After Investigation Into Primary Election A Republican Party official in Rockland County has been arrested on multiple felony charges after authorities said they received a complaint that a voter's ballot may have been cast without their knowledge.  Aidan Rowan, 25, of Stony Point, a member of the Stony Point Republican County Committee, surrendered to the Rockland County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to Sheriff Louis Falco III.  The arrest stems from allegations of ballot fraud during the June 23, 2026, Republican County Committee primary election in Stony Point, in which Rowan was a candidate.  …

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by Ben Crnic
Fort Lee, NJ
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$847M Powerball Ticket Sold In NJ $847M Powerball Ticket Sold In NJ $847M Powerball Ticket Sold In NJ
$847M Powerball Ticket Sold In NJ Someone in New Jersey is waking up $847 million richer after a single Powerball ticket sold in the Garden State matched all six numbers in the Wednesday, Nov. 4 drawing. The winning numbers were 15, 34, 41, 53, and 56, with a Powerball of 21. The Power Play multiplier was 2x. Lottery officials said only that the winning ticket was sold in Bergen County.  More details were forthcoming. The $847 million prize is the ninth-largest jackpot in Powerball history, lottery officials announced Thursday, Nov. 5. The winner can choose between receiving the full $847 million through 30 payments …

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by Cecilia Levine

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Albany, NY
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Two Loaded Guns Seized, Two Arrested In Albany Home Raid: Cops Two Loaded Guns Seized, Two Arrested In Albany Home Raid: Cops Two Loaded Guns Seized, Two Arrested In Albany Home Raid: Cops
Two Loaded Guns Seized, Two Arrested In Albany Home Raid: Cops Loaded handguns were discovered inside an Albany home on Wednesday, Nov. 4, leading to two arrests, police said. Tahiesha Smith, 39, and Syrie McDuffie, 18, were arrested following the search of an Albany residence on Dana Avenue near Robin Street, the Albany Police Department said. Albany cops carried out multiple search warrants across Albany on Wednesday in an ongoing investigation, authorities said. In the search of the Dana Avenue home, cops found two loaded 9mm handguns, according to police. Smith was charged with two counts each of second- and third-degree weapons possession, cops s…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Drug Activity, Gambling Crackdown Leads To 19-Year-Old Caught With Cocaine In Poughkeepsie: PD Drug Activity, Gambling Crackdown Leads To 19-Year-Old Caught With Cocaine In Poughkeepsie: PD Drug Activity, Gambling Crackdown Leads To 19-Year-Old Caught With Cocaine In Poughkeepsie: PD
Drug Activity, Gambling Crackdown Leads To 19-Year-Old Caught With Cocaine In Poughkeepsie: PD Four people were arrested during a crackdown on drug activity, illegal gambling, and other complaints along a busy area in Dutchess County — including a 19-year-old man caught with crack cocaine after a brief chase, police said.  The operation was conducted along the 300 block of Main Street in the City of Poughkeepsie on Wednesday, Nov. 4, by both the city's police department and New York State Police Troop K.  According to Poughkeepsie Police, the crackdown followed numerous complaints from residents about drug activity, excessive noise, gambling, loitering, and other problems i…

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by Ben Crnic
Williamstown-Monroe, NJ
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Motorcyclist Killed In Crash: Monroe Township PD Motorcyclist Killed In Crash: Monroe Township PD Motorcyclist Killed In Crash: Monroe Township PD
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash: Monroe Township PD A 28-year-old Winslow man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Monroe Township Wednesday, Nov. 4, authorities said. At:433 p.m., officers responded to New Brooklyn Road after a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox driven by a 62-year-old Williamstown man attempted to make a left turn out of a driveway when it encroached a 2006 Honda CBR 600RR motorcycle's lane of travel, Monroe Township police said. The motorcycle impacted the front of the Chevrolet, causing the motorcyclist to be ejected, police said. The motorcyclist, who was not identified by law enforcement, was pronounced dead at the scene, poli…

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by Sam Barron
Albany, NY
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Attacker Escapes After Shooting Albany Man In The Head, Police Say Attacker Escapes After Shooting Albany Man In The Head, Police Say Attacker Escapes After Shooting Albany Man In The Head, Police Say
Attacker Escapes After Shooting Albany Man In The Head, Police Say A 32-year-old man was shot in the head in Albany on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 4, police said. The shooting was reported around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Second Avenue and W Van Vechten Street, the Albany Police Department said. Shortly after officers responded to that scene, they received reports from Albany Medical Center about a 32-year-old man suffering from graze gunshot wounds to his head, police said. The man’s injuries are considered non-life-threatening, according to authorities. Investigators determined the man was shot at the Second Avenue scene, cops said. However, no s…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Norwalk, CT
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Monroe Woman Drove Off After Crashing Into Man In Norwalk, Leaving Him Gravely Injured: Police Monroe Woman Drove Off After Crashing Into Man In Norwalk, Leaving Him Gravely Injured: Police Monroe Woman Drove Off After Crashing Into Man In Norwalk, Leaving Him Gravely Injured: Police
Monroe Woman Drove Off After Crashing Into Man In Norwalk, Leaving Him Gravely Injured: Police A 21-year-old Connecticut woman is facing multiple charges after police say she crashed into a pedestrian and left him critically injured on the side of the road before she drove away. Carly Snyder, 21, of Monroe, is accused of the crash near the intersection of Main Street and Plymouth Avenue in Norwalk at 10:09 p.m. on June 2, Norwalk police said.  The victim, an adult man, suffered serious, life-threatening injuries. Instead, the driver fled, leaving him on the side of the road. A damaged SUV helped investigators crack the case. Norwalk Police Department's Accident Reconstruc…

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Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming
Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming Starbucks is unwrapping its new holiday cup designs as the coffee chain prepares to bring back popular seasonal drinks and festive treats. The company revealed its 2026 holiday cups on Wednesday, Nov. 4, one day before launching its holiday menu. The new designs feature Christmas trees, ribbons, and bows in traditional holiday colors. The 2026 cups combine Starbucks' signature green and red with shades of mint, antique gold, cranberry, and creamy white. The hot cups feature festive trees and bows, while the cold cup is decorated with evergreen branches and red bows. For the first time…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Mom, Daughter Killed In Suspected Bear Attack During Walk Near Home Mom, Daughter Killed In Suspected Bear Attack During Walk Near Home Mom, Daughter Killed In Suspected Bear Attack During Walk Near Home
Mom, Daughter Killed In Suspected Bear Attack During Walk Near Home A mother and her daughter were found dead after a suspected grizzly bear attack while hiking on a trail near their home in Canada, wildlife officials said. The suspected attack happened in the Snooka West Trail area near Bella Coola, British Columbia, according to the BC Conservation Officer Service. Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her 20-year-old daughter, Selah Reed, went for a walk on Saturday, Oct. 31, before their family reported them missing on Sunday, Nov. 1. Balcarras was found dead on Monday, Nov. 2, during a search involving conservation officers, police, and search and rescue te…

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by Chris Spiker
Arlington, VA
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Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models
Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models More than 80,000 General Motors vehicles are being recalled because of problems that can cause drivers to lose their brakes or steering control. General Motors issued two separate recalls for 80,095 vehicles, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports filed on Thursday, Oct. 29. The recalls affect several Cadillac and Chevrolet electric vehicles, along with Chevrolet and GMC vans. The larger recall involves 67,380 electric vehicles that could temporarily lose braking ability at low speeds because of a software defect. The affected vehicles include: Cadillac …

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Norwalk, CT
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Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert
Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert A nationwide chips recall is prompting consumers to check their bags before reaching for another handful. Snack Right Super Foods, doing business as Brad’s Raw Chips, is recalling certain Brad’s Crunchy Kale and Veggie Chips Kale products because they may contain thallium, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. About 25,000 bags are estimated to remain in commerce. KeHE Distributors and United Natural Foods distributed the products nationwide between October and December 2025. Five consumers also purchased products directly. Consumers should stop eating the affect…

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by Joe Lombardi
Canton, MA
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Dunkin' Launches Festive Holiday Menu With New Drinks, Sweet Surprises Dunkin' Launches Festive Holiday Menu With New Drinks, Sweet Surprises Dunkin' Launches Festive Holiday Menu With New Drinks, Sweet Surprises
Dunkin' Launches Festive Holiday Menu With New Drinks, Sweet Surprises Dunkin' is getting into the holiday spirit with the return of two popular flavors and some new seasonal drinks. The coffee chain launched its holiday menu at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The limited-time offerings feature a comeback for Cookie Butter and Toasted White Chocolate, two popular holiday flavors found in several drinks. The Cookie Butter lineup includes the Cookie Butter Cloud Latte, Cookie Butter Cloud Dunkalatte, Cookie Butter Hot Chocolate, Cookie Butter Matcha, Iced Cookie Butter Oat Chai Latte, and Spiced Cookie Iced Coffee. The drinks fea…

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National Interest

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Kimmarie Johnson Dies: 'Beverly Hills, 90210' Actress, Former Pageant Winner Kimmarie Johnson Dies: 'Beverly Hills, 90210' Actress, Former Pageant Winner Kimmarie Johnson Dies: 'Beverly Hills, 90210' Actress, Former Pageant Winner
Kimmarie Johnson Dies: 'Beverly Hills, 90210' Actress, Former Pageant Winner Kimmarie Johnson, whose career took her from Pennsylvania’s pageant stage to “Beverly Hills, 90210,” has died. Johnson died Wednesday, Nov. 4, her niece, Rhonda Scott, told TMZ. The actress and model was 50. Scott said Johnson suffered a cardiac event at her Los Angeles home on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Doctors diagnosed a heart aneurysm condition, according to Scott’s account to TMZ. Her career included television appearances, movie roles, international modeling, and a skincare business. Johnson had strong western Pennsylvania ties. In a Pittsburgh …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
6 Dead, 7 Injured After Massive House Fire Breaks Out In NYC 6 Dead, 7 Injured After Massive House Fire Breaks Out In NYC 6 Dead, 7 Injured After Massive House Fire Breaks Out In NYC
6 Dead, 7 Injured After Massive House Fire Breaks Out In NYC A fast-moving house fire left six people dead and seven others injured in New York City, triggering a massive overnight emergency response. The three-alarm blaze tore through a residential building in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park neighborhood early Thursday morning, Nov. 5, according to multiple reports. Crews responded to 58th Street near Seventh Avenue around 1:40 a.m. More than 230 fire and emergency medical personnel were called to the scene. Firefighters arrived to find the first and second floors engulfed, CBS News reported. Heavy smoke and flames poured from the windows as the fire intens…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Flight Threats Trigger Flurry Of Diversions: What To Know Flight Threats Trigger Flurry Of Diversions: What To Know Flight Threats Trigger Flurry Of Diversions: What To Know
Flight Threats Trigger Flurry Of Diversions: What To Know A wave of threats is derailing passenger flights, turning routine trips into security scares. At least a dozen flights across Europe received bomb threats on Thursday, Nov. 5, prompting diversions, military escorts, and aircraft searches, according to multiple reports, including ABC News and BBC News. Authorities reported no suspicious items were found aboard the affected aircraft, ABC News said. Some inspections were still underway. One diversion involved Aer Lingus Flight EI402, which was traveling from Dublin to Rome when it landed at Évreux-Fauville Air Base in Normandy, France. The F…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Tony Butala Dies: 'The Way You Look Tonight' Singer Remembered Tony Butala Dies: 'The Way You Look Tonight' Singer Remembered Tony Butala Dies: 'The Way You Look Tonight' Singer Remembered
Tony Butala Dies: 'The Way You Look Tonight' Singer Remembered Tony Butala, whose voice helped turn “The Way You Look Tonight” into a pop hit, has died, closing a chapter in the history of an enduring harmony group. Butala, the last surviving original member of The Lettermen, died Sunday, Nov. 1, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was 87. The group announced his death and outlined plans to celebrate his life. "The Lettermen were ending their weekend engagement in Las Vegas when we learned the news of Tony Butala’s passing this past Sunday," the group wrote on Facebook on Tuesday, Nov. 3. "A moment of tribute was held at the end of the show that we would like …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Money Secrets Revealed: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Money Secrets Revealed: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Money Secrets Revealed: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners
Money Secrets Revealed: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Some money matters never make it into the conversation, even between people who share their lives. A new survey reveals which financial secrets Americans are keeping quiet. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans found that 59 percent reported keeping a financial secret from others. TD Bank US commissioned the study. A bad credit score topped the list at 21 percent, followed by significant credit card debt at 16 percent. The findings cover secrets hidden from others generally, while 11 percent specifically reported a bank account their partner did not know about. Meanwhile, 30 percent …

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More Than 125 Vendors Take Over Paramus Catholic For Holiday Fair More Than 125 Vendors Take Over Paramus Catholic For Holiday Fair More Than 125 Vendors Take Over Paramus Catholic For Holiday Fair
More Than 125 Vendors Take Over Paramus Catholic For Holiday Fair Thinking about where to find those perfect holiday gifts? With more than 125 vendors, Paramus Catholic High School’s one-day craft fair may be just the spot to shop. The school will host its holiday craft fair on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 425 Paramus Road in Paramus, as announced on the school's website. Hosted by Marshmallow Events, the Paramus Catholic Craft Fair will bring together more than 125 vendors selling a variety of items, including handcrafted goods and holiday gifts. Shoppers can browse vendors spread throughout the school's gym, second cafeteria, and four h…

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by Karalyn Lee
Collingswood, NJ
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Cheers To That! Collingswood Town Ends 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! Collingswood Town Ends 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! Collingswood Town Ends 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote
Cheers To That! Collingswood Town Ends 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote After 91 years of keeping the booze out, one New Jersey town is finally ready to let the drinks flow. Voters in Collingswood, a suburb within Camden County, approved a referendum Tuesday, Nov. 3, opening the door for restaurants and other businesses to serve alcohol for the first time since 1935. The measure passed with 3,506 votes in favor and 2,322 against, according to unofficial election results. That's about 60% of voters giving alcohol sales the green light. Behind the push was a group fittingly named Booze on the Ballot, which rallied residents to support ending the borough's decade…

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by Cecilia Levine
Mount Pleasant, NY
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New York Medical College Gets $10M To Advance Battlefield, Disaster Medicine New York Medical College Gets $10M To Advance Battlefield, Disaster Medicine New York Medical College Gets $10M To Advance Battlefield, Disaster Medicine
New York Medical College Gets $10M To Advance Battlefield, Disaster Medicine New York Medical College has received a $10 million Department of Defense award to develop ways military medics and civilian emergency responders can care for injured people when evacuation is delayed. The three-year initiative will be carried out in partnership with Uniformed Services University, the Defense Department's medical school. According to New York Medical College, the project will address prolonged casualty care in battlefield conditions and civilian emergencies, including mass casualty incidents when rapid medical transport is not possible. The work will include evaluating exi…

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Mount Pleasant, NY
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WMCHealth Receives $5M To Expand Healthcare Training For 400 Students WMCHealth Receives $5M To Expand Healthcare Training For 400 Students WMCHealth Receives $5M To Expand Healthcare Training For 400 Students
Wmchealth Receives $5M To Expand Healthcare Training For 400 Students WMCHealth has received a five-year, $5 million state grant to expand its healthcare workforce training program, with plans to support 400 students preparing to enter the field. The funding from the New York State Department of Health will transform the existing Rising Senior Program into the Targeted Education and Applied Clinical Healthcare Experience for Rising Seniors (TEACHERS). The expanded program will add training in respiratory therapy, radiology, surgery and pharmacy alongside its existing nursing track. According to WMCHealth, TEACHERS will be the Mid-Hudson Region's only program…

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Rivertowns, NY
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Mercy University Selected For Nearly $3M Grant To Boost Career, AI Skill Mercy University Selected For Nearly $3M Grant To Boost Career, AI Skill Mercy University Selected For Nearly $3M Grant To Boost Career, AI Skill
Mercy University Selected For Nearly $3M Grant To Boost Career, AI Skill Mercy University has been selected for a federal grant expected to provide nearly $3 million over five years to improve student success, strengthen career preparation and expand artificial intelligence training. The university will receive $614,939 in the first year, with total funding expected to reach $2,999,946 through the U.S. Department of Education's Title III Part A Strengthening Institutions Program. According to Mercy University, the funding will support FORWARD: Future-Oriented Readiness through Workforce-Aligned, AI-Enhanced Redesign and Development, a five-year initiative aimed …

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