January 2024

TL/DR - The Inflation Reduction Act, passed by the U.S. Congress in 2022, has significant implications for Medicare as it provides inflation rebates for medications covered by Medicare Part B. This legislation, which went into effect on January 1, 2023, reimburses some of the money spent on medications if their price rose faster than the rate of…

TL/DR - The U.S. government's budget deficit for Q1 of its fiscal 2024 year hit nearly $510 billion, according to a report by the Treasury Department. The increased deficit has pushed the total government debt past $34 trillion for the first time. Despite the Biden administration's assurances that the Inflation Reduction Act would reduce the…

TL/DR - The Fountain Hills Community Center at the Cutillo Civic Center is continuing its schedule of weekday events. Activities range from fitness classes like Pilates and yoga, games like poker and Scrabble, and educational activities such as Spanish classes and tech help. The center is closed on weekends. Fountain Hills Community Center…

TL/DR - Ray Bethea, a custodian at Community High School in Swannanoa, North Carolina, was surprised on ABC's "Good Morning America" (GMA) as part of a segment called "Ray of Sunshine". Bethea, who has been with the school for over a decade, is known for his captain's hat and for engaging with students about their lives and struggles. GMA…