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Sentient reports on migrant farmworkers facing severe health risks and financial strain while earning low wages under the H-2A visa program, now with potential illegal wage cuts.
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The researchers emphasized that social closeness is not a substitute for medical care, nutrition or exercise.
A water treatment plant and washeteria in Eek is seen in 2024. Eek is a Yup’ik villlage of about 400 people located in the Yukon-Kuskokwim region. Federal agencies, led by the Indian Health Service, have invested in water and wastewater infrastructure construction. They could save money in the long run if they assist in system operations and maintenance, a report from the Governmental Accountability Office says. (Photo provided by the Alaska Division of Community and Regional Affairs)
The federal government’s programs for tribal water services are hampered by a lack of follow-up to support operation and maintenance, along with overly specific qualification rules and other administrative hurdles, a new federal report says.
The report, issued Wednesday by the Government Accountability Office, makes a dozen recommendations for legislative and administrative actions that it says would improve both the water services that protect people’s health in rural Alaska communities and elsewhere, as well as the effectiveness of the money spent to provide them.
The federal government provided a little over $1 billion in 2025 to design and build water systems in tribal communities around the nation, the report said. About three quarters of the money was from the Indian Health Service, while the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Agriculture provided the remainder.
However, there are some inconsistencies in application requirements from the different agencies, creating both gaps in support and administrative burdens for communities needing help, according to the report.
One of the key recommendations concerns deteriorating and failing infrastructure. Inadequate support for operations and maintenance winds up creating more costs for the federal agencies, the report said.
“Tribal water infrastructure deteriorating or prematurely failing because of insufficient O&M can increase long-term capital costs to the federal government when it has to fund extensive repairs or replacement,” it said.
To address the problem, the GAO report recommends that Congress authorize the Indian Health Service to start a pilot program to fund operations and maintenance. If that proves effective, such funding could be sustained into the future, the report said.
Currently, the Indian Health Service considers operations and maintenance funding to be outside of its jurisdiction, the report said.
The consequences of poor operations and maintenance go beyond dollars, the report noted.
“Lack of tribal capacity to fund O&M can create health risks by reducing tribal members’ access to safe drinking water,” it said.
In Alaska in particular, there are special challenges that make it difficult for communities to keep their water systems working in good order, the report said.
One is the high cost of energy in remote rural areas. Alaska Native villages rely on electricity and fuel to keep their stored water from freezing in the winter, the report noted. Doing that, which is necessary to keep water systems operating, can consume a third of communities’ total energy costs, said the report, which relied on information provided by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
Freeze-ups in pipes and water storage systems can be extremely disruptive in rural Alaska communities. During particularly cold weather last winter, several Northwest Arctic Borough communities lost service, with wide-ranging effects like school closures. The state issued a disaster declaration in response.
One of the communities, Ambler, went without water and sewer service for months. Repairs are currently underway.
The report made several recommendations for altering qualifications and application rules. For example, the definition of qualified tribal households is too narrow and should be broadened by Congress, the report said.
Another recommendation is for the Department of Agriculture to drop some of its financial reporting requirements, which have proved difficult for many tribal governments and which the other agencies do not require.
The report is based on site visits to tribal communities in Alaska and Arizona, as well as consultation with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and other organizations.
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Hayley Williams is paying her respects to her late ex-husband.
On Sunday, September 20, New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert passed away.
He was only 45.
Williams has found the words to pay tribute to the complicated man who influenced her and an entire genre of music.
Hayley Williams is paying her respects to her ex
Taking to her Instagram Story on Wednesday, September 23, Hayley Williams spoke about her ex-husband’s passing.
“Have not known what to say or if it’s appropriate,” the Paramore lead vocalist began the text post.
“But,” Williams continued, “I feel sure now that I want to [because] life is made of the paths we cross and the reasons we cross them are infinite.”
She affirmed: “Chad is indeed a legend in the scene.”
Williams continued: “And my time connected to him taught me a lot.”
“He introduced me to people that continue to shape my life in beautiful ways,” Williams wrote of her ex-husband.
“And,” she added, “to music and culture that has made life a lot richer.”
Continuing to speak of Gilbert, Williams acknowledged that “there isn’t much that hasn’t already been said about what contributed to the musical world a lot of us grew up in.”
She praised: “His influence and attitude guided the genre forward.”
Williams added: “His passion for fostering the community was inspiring and sticks with me.”
Her ‘love’ and ‘sympathies’ go to those central to his life in his final years
“I will forever be grateful that, from him, I gained a deeper understanding and a reverence for the community and the culture of hardcore,” Hayley Williams expressed in her tribute.
She is keenly aware that she is not the only one grieving him.
Williams sent her “love and my sympathies” to Gilbert’s family, to his New Found Glory bandmates, and to “all his friends.”
Gilbert is survived by his wife, Lisa Cimorelli, and their 5-year-old daughter, Lily.
All things considered, Williams did not have to leave such a generous and warm tribute to the ex who dated her when she was 18 and then cheated on her. But it is very kind that she did.
Chad Gilbert began dating Williams when she was in her late teens. They would remain in a relationship for about a decade before marrying.
Their 2016 marriage only lasted until 2017, however.
Gilbert remarried in 2020 to Cimorelli.
On Sunday, September 20, he passed away after a battle with brain cancer.
He’d had a cancer scare with his thyroid back in 2010, and had spent the past half-decade fighting for his life against a new cancer battle centered upon his brain.
Like Williams, our thoughts are with Gilbert’s loved ones at this time of grief.
Hayley Williams Shares Tribute to Ex-Husband Chad Gilbert: ‘I Will Forever Be … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Ole Miss enters a pivotal Week 4 matchup and USC and Oregon go head-to-head for a Big Ten showdown. Week 4 is filled with multiple top-25 games and conference showdowns. After a thrilling win over LSU and coach Lane Kiffin, the Rebels hit the road for an SEC contest against Jon Sumrall and the Florida Gators. While the Gators recently joined the top 25, running back Jadan Baugh has something to prove in a chance to upset Ole Miss. As for the Ducks and the Trojans, the Ducks’ Week 3 loss to Oklahoma State makes its road trip to Los Angeles intriguing. Additionally, No. 1 Texas heads to No. 14 Tennessee for another top-25 conference showdown. In a hostile environment like Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, can Texas hang on to its No. 1 ranking with a win on the road? Here are FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt’s Week 4 picks: Spread: Texas -4.5Moneyline: Texas -198, Tennessee +164 Klatt’s thoughts: “This is a monster game … Home teams have been great in these big matchup-style games this year … It’s a thing. It is very difficult to go on the road and play well … it’s also the emotion that home teams can play with. We see this every week. Last year, Texas did not play well on the road … Home field matters, and I think this one matters. Arch has not lit it on fire this year … I know we all want him to be impressive because of his last name, but he’s got to take the next step, which is playing well on the road … I think Texas is much better at the line of scrimmage, specifically running the football, than a year ago. If that shows up for them in this game against Tennessee, then everything is going to be fine. “On the flip side, I think it’s a must for Tennessee. It’s vital for Tennessee. They’ve done a great job of it thus far. Running the football, protecting their young quarterback. Remember, Faizon Brandon is just a young pup in this game. This is going to be his first, real action of real, SEC-quality-level play … A Manning in Knoxville in Neyland, that’s always fun.” “I think Texas wins late…they win this game 30-27. I’m going to take the 4.5” Klatt’s straight-up pick: TexasKlatt’s pick against the spread: Tennessee +4.5 Spread: Michigan -5.5Moneyline: Michigan -218, Iowa +180 Klatt’s thoughts: “The winner of this game is set up for … this just feels like a low-scoring slug fest. Doesn’t it? It’s got to. Both defenses are very good, although they do it different ways, schematically. It’s hard for me to see how Iowa is going to throw the ball in this game. We saw how good Michigan’s defense can be, namely in that Oklahoma game … Can Iowa throw the football? I want you to pay attention to the tight end for Iowa. Because that’s the best matchup you are looking at the Michigan defense, I think it will be almost impossible to throw against those corners, they play with three of them. If you’re looking for the ways Iowa can not just run the football to succeed, but get the ball down the field, I think it’s got to be the tight end. The tight end matchup. Now for the Michigan offense, I think this is a really bad matchup for the Michigan offense. “I think Michigan wins 13-10, but Iowa takes the 4.5.” Klatt’s straight-up pick: MichiganKlatt’s pick against the spread: Iowa +5.5 Spread: Florida -3Moneyline: Florida -148, Ole Miss +124 Klatt’s thoughts: “This is the most interesting line so far of the season. I think Vegas is trying to tell us something. They’re trying to get bets even on both sides, and they know everyone’s going to be in on Ole Miss after that emotional win last week. Having played and covered the game my entire career, I don’t see a scenario where Ole Miss plays well. They were way too high emotionally — there’s got to be a comedown from what Ole Miss is going to give us this week. I think Vegas is trying to tell us that. The line hasn’t moved, by the way. “So you get an emotional letdown, a team that can run the football, and it’s at Florida. We know how tough it is to win on the road. With all that said, I can’t bet against Ole Miss. Everything in me wants to say this is a Florida win and they cover the 3.5. I think Florida’s up for most of the game, maybe by multiple possessions, and late, No. 6 Trinidad Chambliss throws a cape on his back and brings them all the way back. Because that’s what he does in the fourth quarter — go check out the numbers from our episode Monday, he’s exceptional. “I have to take Ole Miss. It’s going to be 21-3 at some point, and guess what — he’s still there. Ole Miss is going to steal it in the fourth quarter. It’s going to be 35-31 Ole Miss.” Klatt’s straight-up pick: Ole MissKlatt’s pick against the spread: Ole Miss +3 Spread: Oregon -3.5Moneyline: Oregon -166, USC +140 Klatt’s thoughts: “Was Oklahoma State an anomaly for Oregon, or cause for real concern about their program? I don’t think that’s a trend — I think Boise State is a lot better than we give them credit for, and Oregon actually came back and played fine against them. “Could we be worried about Oregon? That’s a possibility, but history suggests they’ve got more wins the last few years than almost anybody in college football. They get better every year, they’ve been in the top eight every year, they’ve been in the CFP every year, and they won the Big Ten championship. I don’t have that track record for Lincoln Riley and USC. “What I do know is USC plays really well at home. That’s a different team than when they have to travel 3,000 miles. Oregon does not play their best on the road either, they’ve won at Penn State, they were in a close game against Iowa, they lost at Washington a couple years ago, they struggled in a weird game at Wisconsin. So now they’re on the road in a place where Riley and USC normally play well. I’m concerned about some of USC’s injuries. “So which pattern wins out? Am I really worried about Oregon, or do I know under the surface this is probably USC? I think this is probably USC. We’ve got evidence this defense isn’t vastly improved. I know they got the pick-six against Rutgers, folks, but I don’t love it. “Oregon wins this 45-42, but I’m going to take USC on the points.” Klatt’s straight-up pick: OregonKlatt’s pick against the spread: USC +3.5 Spread: Georgia -13.5Moneyline: Georgia -575, Oklahoma +425 Klatt’s thoughts: “I think this is when we finally realize, yep, Oklahoma is not going to be that good. This is what we were concerned about in the offseason — they had Michigan, and if they lost that game, they had Georgia and Texas coming up, and this team is going to be 2-3. I don’t know if Georgia’s going to be all that explosive, but I’ve got an inkling this team is better than we all anticipated … They haven’t played anybody yet, but Oklahoma is struggling. “Last year I kept bringing up this concern for Oklahoma … This offense isn’t very good at all. Quarterback John Mateer has regressed. If they don’t get an explosive play, there’s no chance for them to move the ball down the field, and they’re not getting that explosive play against Georgia. “Georgia’s going to win this game. I think after this week, we’re going to look up and say, okay, Georgia’s very, very good. Georgia wins this 24-10, and they cover the 13.5. There’s no question in my mind, and Oklahoma is headed for 2-3” “Georgia wins this 24-10 and they cover the points.” Klatt’s straight-up pick: GeorgiaKlatt’s pick against the spread: Georgia -13.5 Spread: LSU -8.5Moneyline: LSU -340, Texas A&M +270 Klatt’s thoughts: “Both of these teams desperately need a victory. LSU is favored by 8.5, and they’re at home. I liked the fight LSU showed in the second half — that’s an easy game to fold up shop in, and they didn’t. The offensive line played well in the second half, and Sam Leavitt played better, although his play has got to improve. “Leavitt’s got to calm down — he and his opposing quarterback in this game, Marcel Reed, are both top three in the country in quarterback scrambles, and it’s way too quick with Leavitt. You can tell Lane’s telling him several times during the game, ‘Hey man, calm down, relax, get through your reads, know what you’re looking at.’ There are times it’s just snap, look, run, and when he runs and gets agitated in the pocket, he runs into contact. Not a recipe for success. That has to improve. “Meanwhile, I think A&M is off to a rough start … Texas A&M is 115th in the country in yards per play. They’re not gaining yards on the road in Baton Rouge against LSU’s defense. I don’t see it at all. I think OU and A&M are going to be prime examples of early top-10 teams falling outside the top 10, and maybe even outside the top 25. A&M was in there at one point, they lose to Kentucky, and I think they lose this game too. “LSU is favored by 8.5 and covers it, because A&M can’t play offense. LSU wins this one 31-14.” Klatt’s straight-up pick: LSUKlatt’s pick against the spread: LSU -8.5 Spread: Mississippi State -5.5Moneyline: Mississippi State -238, Missouri +195 Klatt’s thoughts: “The cowbells are going to be out for this one — Starkville’s going to be all lit up, and I love it. I really like QB Kamario Taylor. I think he’s excellent. I’ve talked about him now for a couple of weeks, and I think this is a huge moment for him. “Now, their defense, Zach Arnett’s defense for Mississippi State, went to that 3-3-5 look, which makes teams earn their way down the field … This isn’t a bad philosophical change. If you’re Mississippi State, make the opponent earn their way down the field and let your quarterback go play well. “Missouri didn’t play well last week against Troy. They were struggling. That’s a week after an emotional win over Kansas in the Border War, but they benefited from a couple of short fields off a punt return. “Mississippi State is favored by 5.5. I think they announce themselves here — I love the changes on defense, and Kamario Taylor is outstanding. I like Mississippi State in this game. I think they win this one 27-17 and cover the 5.5 at home.” Klatt’s straight-up pick: Mississippi StateKlatt’s pick against the spread: Mississippi State -5.5Latest Sports News from FOX Sports
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