WASHINGTON, D.C. – A major U.S. pharmacy says customers who registered for covid-19 tests may have had their data exposed. Reports say Walgreens exposed the information of its customers on its website through its test registration system. Experts say a link to the confirmed test reservation gives access to private information with no log in required. This includes access to birthdays, phone numbers, addresses, and emails.

JOPLIN, Mo. – The U.S. Census Bureau announces new income and poverty data for the U.S. and it shows the poverty level increased one percent nationally. Here in the 4-states, officials with economic security say they’ve seen a 26 percent increase in clients since 2019, partly due to the pandemic. Crosslines ministries says it has seen peaks and valleys, but is beginning to see a steady increase in those seeking assistance. Census Bureau releases new income and poverty data

JOPLIN, Mo. – Missouri Southern receives a grant to learn more about food insecurity among students. The Fahs-Beck Foundation Grant gives the university $25,000 to fund research into food insecurity in Missouri college students. It’ll also look at students’ access to and knowledge of the SNAP program.

ORONOGO, Mo. – There is a lawn invasion underway in the 4-states. Army worms are spreading across the area, rapidly eating large amounts of grass. Army worms are actually caterpillars that reproduce in large quantities and spread over a field like an army. They feed primarily on Bermuda-grass, Rye-grass, Fescue, Blue-grass and some crops. Experts say army worms can destroy areas as large as a football field in two to three days. There are some insecticides you can use to protect your lawn. Armyworms: Scouting and control tips

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