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TL/DR - The Lenox Hotel in Boston was evacuated after a transformer explosion at the back of the building caused a buildup of smoke inside. Although the explosion didn't cause an internal fire, firefighters detected high carbon monoxide levels, which have since dropped. No injuries were reported and the building will undergo inspections for any…

TL/DR - Insurance companies in North Carolina have requested an increase in home insurance rates, with an average increase of 42.2% across the state, and up to 99.4% in certain coastal areas. However, the insurance commissioner, Mike Causey, will decide before February 22 whether to accept or negotiate these increases. In the past, Causey has…

TL/DR - The article discusses the struggles of a family whose father was incarcerated in Florida State Prison. The father, a lawyer sentenced to almost three years for racketeering, entered prison with pre-existing health conditions, including blood cancer and an autoimmune disorder. The author highlights issues within the U.S. prison health care…

TL/DR - The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a settlement with New York for a series of reforms to protect women from sexual harassment in the workplace. The settlement follows allegations against former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who was accused of creating a sexually hostile work environment for 13 women. The DOJ's findings echo those of…