November 2023

TL/DR - Ford Motor is scaling back its planned investments in an electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Michigan. The auto giant's partnership with Chinese battery maker CATL had sparked controversy among US lawmakers, leading to a reduction in the plant's capacity, investment, and jobs. Ford had originally planned to spend $3.5 billion on the…

TL/DR - Former President Donald Trump is appealing a limited gag order imposed in his federal election subversion case. The gag order restricts Trump from attacking court staff, prosecutors, or potential witnesses verbally or on social media but doesn't stop him from commenting on the judge, the Justice Department, or the case at large. The…

TL/DR - Reesha Ahmed was billed nearly $2,400 for standard blood tests taken during her first prenatal checkup at Texas Health Hospital Mansfield. The hospital initially charged $9,520.02 for the tests, which was negotiated down to $6,700.50 by her insurer, leaving Ahmed with the remainder to pay. Research shows that hospital-based labs often…

TL/DR - Afghan women face difficulties accessing basic healthcare due to the collapse of local clinics and strict gender rules under the Taliban regime, which also leads to medical staff shortages as women are banned from employment and education. The overall healthcare system is on the brink of collapse as resources are rerouted towards defense…