2023

TL/DR - Voters in several US states including Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, and Mississippi are heading to the polls for off-year elections, which are expected to gauge the impact of abortion issues against President Biden's low approval ratings. The Democrats are focusing on pro-abortion rights while Republicans, like Virginia’s Glenn Youngkin,…

TL/DR - Israeli officials assert they have no choice but to retaliate as Hamas embeds within Gaza's population of 2.2 million and stores weapons in civilian sites. Despite concerns about potential violations of war laws, the U.S., under President Biden, has refrained from publicly criticizing Israel or assessing the legality of its actions.…

TL/DR - Eastern Bankshares has completed the sale of Eastern Insurance Group to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. CEO Robert F. Rivers stated that the transaction will allow a stronger focus on the strategic growth of their core banking business. Eastern Insurance, which offers property, casualty, life, and health insurance to both personal and…

TL/DR - A person has been killed by gunshots near where two other dead bodies were discovered in southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan. Police responded quickly to the Burton Heights neighbourhood, creating a presence near a previous death investigation on Horton Avenue. More information is expected to be provided by the police during the evening.…