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TL/DR - House Republicans are planning a stopgap measure to extend spending for several government agencies to mid-January or early February, sparking potential conflict with the Senate and White House as a partial government shutdown looms. Speaker Mike Johnson's plan excludes President Joe Biden’s requested supplemental funding packages.…

TL/DR - A four-year blood pressure intervention program in rural China has significantly reduced the risk of dementia among adults with high blood pressure. The program, which was implemented by village doctors, involved initiating and adjusting antihypertensive medications, providing discounted and free medications, and health coaching on…

TL/DR - A federal appeals court has ruled that Louisiana's congressional map likely violates the Voting Rights Act by reducing the power of Black voters, and has ordered a new map by January 15. The state legislature, led by Republicans, must create a new set of voting districts to be used in the 2024 elections. This follows similar accusations…

TL/DR - "De-Polarizing Political Conversations," a program designed to facilitate respectful and civil dialogue around controversial political issues, is scheduled for November 16 at Sierra College. The event, which aims not to change political beliefs but to help participants understand and find common ground with those holding different views,…