January 2024

TL/DR - The Venezuelan diaspora in South America is increasingly supporting right-wing political movements. Many recently relocated Venezuelans, scarred by economic collapse, corruption and a crackdown on civil liberties in their homeland, see Venezuela as a symbol of the failures of socialism. This has led to growing support for right-wing…

TL/DR - Due to snowfall on January 19, Asheville City Schools dismissed students early and postponed or cancelled after-school activities. Buncombe County Schools closed for the day due to hazardous road conditions, instead operating under an asynchronous remote learning day with teachers uploading assignments by 10 a.m. for students to complete…

TL/DR - Milford Regional Medical Center in Massachusetts has introduced a new conduct policy stating that patients could be denied medical care for displaying offensive behavior, including inappropriate body language or tone of voice. The policy covers a range of inappropriate behaviors, such as offensive comments about race, religion, gender and…

TL/DR - The Department of Defense (DOD) has ordered the Military Health System (MHS) to stabilize its operations due to challenges in healthcare delivery. DOD aims to improve access to care in military hospitals, increase clinical readiness, and reattract patients by stabilizing the workforce and increasing medical personnel. In addition, the DOD…