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FAA Grounds Boeing 737 Max 9 after Alaska Airline Incident

TL/DR - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily grounded some Boeing 737 Max 9 airplanes used by U.S. airlines following an incident where part of a wall detached from an Alaska Airlines flight mid-air. The airline grounded all 65 of its 737 Max 9 aircraft for maintenance and safety inspections. No injuries were reported among…

Severe Injury in South Phoenix DUI Crash: Police Report

TL/DR - A serious road accident in south Phoenix has left one man with critical injuries and another in police custody on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). The accident occurred on Central Avenue and Dobbins Road, with the accused 26-year-old driver alleged to have caused the accident while attempting to overtake the victim's…

California’s Rich Exploits Medicaid at America’s Poor Expense

TL/DR - Beginning in January, California will eliminate all asset eligibilities for Medicaid, allowing even the wealthy to qualify for the program. Critics argue this will put a strain on the system and divert resources from the poor who truly need long-term care and other services offered by Medicaid. They call for intervention by the federal…

Philly Health Systems Implement New Mask Rules for Safety

TL/DR - Four health systems in the Philadelphia area have instated new mask requirements due to a rise in respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19 and flu cases. The health systems, Cooper University Health Care, Jefferson Health, the University of Pennsylvania Health System, and Main Line Health, have implemented various rules such as mandatory…