June 2024

TL/DR - The article presents a selection of new fantasy books available at Peter White. Nghi Vo's "The Brides of High Hill" is a novella in The Singing Hills Cycle, in which Cleric Chih uncovers a mystery in a lord's manor. Other titles include Kacen Callender's "Infinity Alchemist", Rebecca Thorne’s "Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea", Leigh…

TL/DR - The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has declined to press charges against Attorney General Merrick Garland for contempt of Congress after he refused to hand over audio tapes from an investigation into President Joe Biden. The Republican-controlled House had voted in favor of the DoJ filing criminal charges against Garland for his refusal…

TL/DR - The Minnesota Legislature has approved new coverage requirements for health insurance plans, including coverage for abortions, gender-affirming care, prosthetics, and wigs for cancer patients. The coverage requirements will take effect from January 1, and they aim to reduce out-of-pocket costs for care. While a mandate for insurance…

TL/DR - Passed in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) includes significant changes to Part D, which is designed to control prescription costs, cap maximum retiree out-of-pocket costs, and simplify coverage for Medicare enrollees. These changes could pose new risks and opportunities for public sector employers who sponsor Medicare Part D plans…