Much of the attention each presidential election cycle centers on swing states where the outcome can have an outsize impact on who wins the White House. But candidate campaigns and political analysts also zero in on smaller areas where factors like demographics and turnout can play critical roles in the race’s ultimate outcome. Enter battleground counties. Here’s what you need to know about Wake County, North Carolina. #PresidentialElection #swingstate #wakecounty #wakecountync
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U.S. News Live: What Gen Z Should Know About Paying for College
As the cost of college continues to climb, more and more parents and aspiring undergraduates are looking for savvy financial strategies to foot the bill. As many members of Gen Z seek greater financial independence from their parents and express concern about taking on too much student loan debt, what are some of their biggest questions and concerns? What resources are available to help them navigate the college search in a cost-conscious way and borrow smartly? What insights can empower parents and students alike to start planning early and make the most informed financial decisions about their future?
In this webinar, hear what consumers should know about all of their options to pay for college, including scholarships, grant aid, and federal and private student loans. Panelists will share some of the latest developments surrounding the changed FAFSA and discuss smart strategies and funding approaches for financing a degree so that students can get the most value from their educational experience.
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U.S. News Live: Fending Off Cyberattacks on the Nation’s Health System
Breaches of U.S. hospitals, physician groups, and their supporting vendors by cybercriminals have surged in the past two years. The first quarter of 2024 alone witnessed a major children’s hospital falling victim to a ransomware attack, severely disrupting patient care for weeks. This was quickly followed by another attack on a medical payment processing company, sending shockwaves through doctors' practices, hospital systems, and pharmacies nationwide. This escalating issue demands urgent attention, being both a critical patient safety concern and a strategic priority for C-suite executives leading U.S. healthcare organizations.
In this live panel discussion, join top cybersecurity experts for a discussion about the evolving threat landscape and the actionable steps organizations can - and must - take now to bolster their defenses. Additionally, our panel will explore potential policy or legislative measures to address this grave threat comprehensively in the long term.
Learn more at https://www.usnews.com/news/live-events/fending-off-cyberattacks-on-the-nations-health-system
U.S. News Live: New Treatment Options Open Up for Young People With Epilepsy
Nearly half a million children nationwide have been diagnosed with epilepsy, suffering repeated seizures, loss of consciousness and behavioral changes, among other symptoms. The condition is made more complex since its causes can range from structural to genetic abnormalities, or – in 50% of cases – be undetermined. Our expert panel will look at how earlier diagnosis and treatment, along with an ever-widening array of care options, like more targeted and effective medications, specialized diet or eating plans, vagus nerve stimulation, and surgery, are improving the long-term prognosis and quality of life for children coping with this complex, often baffling, disorder.
Learn more at https://www.usnews.com/news/live-events/webinar-new-treatment-options-open-up-for-young-people-with-epilepsy