2024

TL/DR - The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a series of criminal and civil actions aimed at sanctioned Russian oligarchs and other individuals accused of supporting the Kremlin and its military. The announcement comes ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the DOJ's Task Force KleptoCapture has now…

TL/DR - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has reinstated former senior official Janine Velasco to oversee spending of Inflation Reduction Act funds. Velasco, who has over 30 years of experience in BLM and other federal agencies, will coordinate the bureau's efforts to allocate the funding. The funds, approved by Congress in 2022, are being used…

Planet Fitness: Sustaining Membership Growth Amidst Executive Changes and Business Uncertainties As one of the leading fitness chains in the nation, Planet Fitness is on the verge of reaching 20 million memberships, boasting 2,575 outlets across various locations. During its fourth quarter, the company saw a 1.4% rise in total revenue from the…

TL/DR - A report by mental health advocacy group Inseparable has found that only one in three people with commercial health insurance in America are able to access adequate mental health care. This is due to significant barriers in accessing and affording services for mental health and substance use disorders. The report suggests solutions for…