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Akron Bar CEO Cate Kurela reflects on her first year; discusses new initiatives
Since starting as the new chief executive officer of the Akron Bar Association in September 2025, attorney Cate Kurela has been working to make benefits and services more relevant to members, identify new revenue sources and implement measures to ensure the association’s seamless operation.
“After an initial observat ... (full story)
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FDA panel endorses first-of-a-kind cancer blood test from Grail
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health advisers on Sept. 23 endorsed a blood test designed to spot signs of various cancers in apparently healthy people while warning that it's far from clear how well the technology works.
Grail Inc.’s Galleri test doesn't diagnose cancer but instead, with a single blood draw, looks for a ... (full story)
Federal cuts have deeply impacted residents of the Washington, DC area, a new survey shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sam Trumbull once wrote public assistance policy to help people receiving food assistance, then needed public assistance for her family. Amanda Nataro won't take personal effects to her new job, after being crushed by the sudden end of her last one. Nicoletta Barbera and her husband are considering leaving th ... (full story)
Autonomous AI hacks raise thorny questions of legal accountability
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has a long history of investigating and prosecuting hackers who break into a private company's network.
But what happens when the hackers aren't human?
That's the question at the center of a public policy debate roiling Silicon Valley and Washington following disclosures by lead ... (full story)