Markie Martin

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Families bear hidden costs of incarceration in the US: Report

3 days ago | newsnationnow.com | Markie Martin

(NewsNation) — As the search continues for two escaped inmates in New Orleans, attention is shifting to a deeper issue: the true cost of incarceration in the United States. While the Prison Policy Initiative estimates the country spends $182 billion annually on its criminal justice system, a new report from criminal justice reform group FWD.us puts the cost for families at nearly $350 billion.
Divorce has long-term impact for children, study finds

1 week ago | newsnationnow.com | Markie Martin

Early childhood divorce tied to incarceration, teen pregnancy Children whose parents divorced before age 5 earn 13% less by age 27 Financial strain, relocation, absent parents drive negative outcomes( NewsNation) - Childhood divorce, specifically for young children, can lead to significantly greater challenges later in life, new research suggests.
Nearly half of US states risk a caregiving crisis, study warns

2 weeks ago | newsnationnow.com | Markie Martin

US faces a shortage of 1.8 million care workers amid rising demand: Study 30-50% of caregivers suffer from depression due to lack of support Experts warn that without action, the entire care system may collapse( NewsNation) - A new study is bringing renewed attention to one of the United States' most fragile support systems: caregiving.
US tests hypersonic aircraft, advances toward China in arms race

1 month ago | newsnationnow.com | Markie Martin

Talon-A drone hits Mach 5, marking key milestone in US hypersonic aircraft Reusable tech boots US in race with China, Russia in advanced missile systems US military hasn't flown a reusable hypersonic-speed aircraft since 1968( NewsNation) - The Pentagon announced Monday that the United States successfully completed two test flights of a reusable hypersonic aircraft, marking a significant step in the development of weapons capable of flying more than five times the speed of sound.
Hegseth used personal phone number for Signal, betting apps: Report

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Markie Martin

(NewsNation) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s cybersecurity is again under scrutiny following a report from the New York Times that he used his personal cellphone for sports betting and highly sensitive military communications. The Pentagon leader reportedly used his personal cellphone to create two Signal group chats about planned U.S. attacks on Houthis in Yemen.
Hegseth used personal phone number for Signal, betting apps: Report

1 month ago | newsnationnow.com | Markie Martin

Defense secretary's personal cellphone linked to Signal chats That same number was found on public apps as recently as March Cybersecurity experts say move could've endangered national secrets( NewsNation) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's cybersecurity is again under scrutiny following a report from the New York Times that he used his personal cellphone for sports betting and highly sensitive military communications.
Hegseth used personal phone number for Signal, betting apps: Report

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Markie Martin

12 hours agoIf there were an Oscar for the category "hard to watch," I'd have to nominate the video of Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., barking expletives at a constituent after he asked her if she would have a town hall soon. It's produced in a beauty supply store instead of a movie studio, but in a brief minute and …
Drones pose growing threat near major US airports, analysis shows

1 month ago | newsnationnow.com | Markie Martin

Near-misses with commercial planes are surging as drone use rises FAA estimates more than 1M drones in operation across the nation Experts warn disaster is inevitable if drone-aircraft encounters continue( NewsNation) - Commercial flights at America's busiest airports face an increasingly common midair hazard: drones.
NewsNation celebrates the 'Remarkable Women' of 2025

2 months ago | newsnationnow.com | Markie Martin

Nexstar celebrates Women's History Month by honoring 'Remarkable Women' One winner will be chosen as the 'Nextstar Woman of the Year' Nexstar Charitable Foundation will donate $25K to charity chosen by winner ( NewsNation) - Every year in March, NewsNation's parent company, Nexstar, celebrates Women's History Month by honoring "Remarkable Women" across the country and recognizing one of them as the "Nexstar Woman of the Year." This is a nationwide initiative to honor the influence that women...
Rare drug makes human blood deadly to mosquitoes: Study

2 months ago | newsnationnow.com | Ashley Soriano |Markie Martin

Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal in the world An estimated 263 million malaria cases were reported worldwide in 2023 Nisitone is deadly to mosquitoes, could be used to treat malaria: Study( NewsNation) - The deadliest animal in the world is the pesky blood sucking mosquito, killing an estimated 700,000 people a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.