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2023

Trump’s appeal for gag order foretells severe election year tension in America

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…

Understanding Price Variations in Routine Blood Tests: Shots

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…

Michigan Teachers Expose Difficult Classroom Conditions

TL/DR - A poll by Emma White Research and Michigan Education Association, involving over 3,000 Michigan teachers, indicates that classroom interruptions, student absenteeism, and violence are impacting learning environments. The survey revealed that most teachers face disruptive outbursts (81%), student absenteeism (78%), physical harm from a…