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2023

Transgender Care: GOP Leaders Battle with Medical Groups

TL/DR - Republican attorneys general from multiple states are seeking to sway a federal appeals court considering Florida's restrictions on treatments for transgender people, such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy. They have argued against a previous ruling that blocked Medicaid coverage for these treatments and rules preventing minors from…

JSU Suspends Classes Following On-Campus Student Shooting

TL/DR - A student at Jackson State University, Jaylen Burns, died following a shooting on campus, leading to the suspension of classes. The incident occurred at the University Pointe Apartment Complex and is being investigated by campus police with assistance from the Jackson Police Department. Burns, an industrial technology major from Chicago,…

ITM Power Expands to US Market Amid Inflation Reduction Act Demand

TL/DR - London-listed hydrogen firm ITM Power plans to enter the US market due to the potential offered by the $370bn Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for green hydrogen production. The company sees the US as a possible major market for electrolysers, devices that use electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, to produce low-emission…

Car Crash on Old Stage Road in South Wake County

TL/DR - A significant vehicle crash occurred near Willow Spring in southern Wake County, leading to the closure of Old Stage Road. The accident was reported around 1:25 p.m. and led to the dispatch of several first responders, including five EMS units. The cause of the crash and the extent of any injuries are not yet known. Major Vehicle Crash…