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Defense Bill Proposal: Full IVF Coverage for All Military Troops

TL/DR - The Senate has added an amendment to its annual defense policy bill that would allow service members and their dependents to have fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), covered by military health care in any circumstance. Currently, only service members who are severely ill or injured and their partners can have…

Ruidoso Evacuations Begin as Fire Consumes 5,200 Acres

TL/DR - The Village of Ruidoso in New Mexico is under evacuation orders due to the South Fork Fire, which started near Mescalero at South Fork Canyon and has burned at least 5,252 acres. Several nearby areas have been given "Go" status, indicating immediate evacuation is necessary, and evacuation centers have been set up at various locations.…

West-MEC & Grand Canyon Uni’s Exciting New Dual Enrollment Program

TL/DR - The Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) is launching a new dual enrollment program with Grand Canyon University. Post-high school students will be able to obtain a Bachelor of Applied Science in three years in three different areas: applied technology, applied business information systems, and applied cybersecurity management.…

Sanders Demands Probe into High Birth Control Prices

TL/DR - Despite the Affordable Care Act's requirement for health plans to provide free birth control, women are still being charged for contraception, according to Senator Bernie Sanders. Sanders has written to the Government Accountability Office requesting an investigation into why health plans are defying the law. A 2022 report found 16% of…