September 2023

TL/DR - An F-35 stealth fighter jet went missing for over 24 hours in rural South Carolina, raising questions about the sophisticated warplane's capabilities. The jet, operated by the Marine Corps and manufactured by Lockheed Martin, was part of a routine training flight when the pilot ejected for unknown reasons, leading to suspicions that the…

TL/DR - Despite a megadrought, Western states have avoided drastic cuts to their allocations of Colorado River water this year due to generous financial incentives from government levels encouraging conservation, surprising storms, and the temporary water-sharing agreement between Arizona, California, and Nevada. In total, the federal government…

TL/DR - The Texas Medicaid program faces challenges due to insufficient funding and administrative hurdles, hindering eligible individuals from enrolling or renewing their coverage. The article suggests that Governor Abbott should address these issues urgently by directing the Health and Human Services Commission to resolve coding errors and reduce…

TL/DR - The 150-year-old banyan tree in Lahaina, which was scorched by Maui’s deadliest wildfires in August, is showing signs of recovery with new leaves observed. The banyan is the largest of its kind in the U.S. and is considered a landmark by many locals. Amid the devastation, the tree was one of the few things left standing in the town, and its…