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Congress Targets Healthcare Cybersecurity: Urgent Action Needed

TL/DR - A February cyber attack on Change Healthcare, a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary that processes insurance claims, disrupted healthcare payments across the US. Over 80% of hospitals said their cash flow was affected by the incident, and the government responded by ensuring Medicare payments were made promptly. Now, Congress is launching…

‘Halyna Hutchins’ Friends Speak at ‘Rust’ Armorer’s Sentencing

TL/DR - The sentencing hearing for Hannah Gutierrez, the "Rust" armorer convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, is underway in New Mexico. Hutchins' friends and colleagues have spoken in court, with one saying Gutierrez's proper execution of her job could have prevented Hutchins' death.…

Experience Magic in Brelby’s ‘Bards and Beasts’ Show

TL/DR - John Perovich's play "Bards & Beasts" is a story of broken bonds, enduring ties, loss, and the courage required to face mysteries. The play revolves around young strangers in the town of Port Republic, who find solace and friendship in a role-playing game from their past. As they grapple with buried truths from their past, they…

Revamped Hominy Creek Greenway Trail Now Open After Volunteer Effort

TL/DR - A popular trailhead in Asheville that frequently flooded has reopened after construction to fix the issue. A ribbon-cutting and reopening were held on April 14 at Hominy Creek Greenway, with the event also serving as a work day where volunteers replaced invasive plants near the trail with native ones. This effort aimed to enhance the…