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DG Nominee Ensures Broad Health Coverage for Nigerians

TL/DR - Kelechi Ohiri, President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for the Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has pledged to increase the number of Nigerians covered by health insurance. Currently, less than 7% of Nigerians are protected and covered by health insurance, a figure that has remained under 10% since the NHIA's…

41 Budget-Friendly Units Soon at Asheville’s Haywood St. Apartments

TL/DR - The Haywood Street Community Development in Asheville is constructing an affordable housing project, featuring 41 units, primarily for those earning 30-50% of the area median income. The development will constitute one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, with 37 units reserved for housing voucher holders. The project, which is being…

Senate Candidate Discusses Elections, Ukraine, Abortion Issues

TL/DR - Kari Lake, a Republican U.S. Senate candidate, stated in a radio interview that she couldn't identify who "stole" her gubernatorial election and would not support a federal ban on abortions. She also stated that she believes Ukraine "is lost" to Russia and doesn't support sending NATO troops into Ukraine. While Lake expressed support for…

Thrilling Polar Roll Ultra Sees UP Bikers, Snowshoers in Marquette

TL/DR - The Polar Roll Ultra is a challenging, 140-mile race around the Central Upper Peninsula in Michigan, US, participated in by 80 fat-tire bikers and snowshoers. The participants have 48 hours to finish the race, starting at Otter Lake Campground in Munising and ending in Ishpeming. The event, organized by the 906 Adventure Team, provides…